Jay Curtis: The Joy of Tinkering

Jay Curtis: The Joy of Tinkering

From The Vance Crowe Podcast by Vance Crowe

July 18, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 492

About this episode

Vance Crowe interviews Jay Curtis about tinkering, invention, and problem-solving.

This week Vance sat down with Jay Curtis - a retired Ontario farmer, pilot, inventor and lifelong tinkerer who believes the best way to understand the world is to take it apart and put it back together again. In this conversation, Vance & Jay discuss a number of topics including bitcoin, restoring antique machinery, piloting aircraft with a fear of flying, AI-assisted problem solving and the joy of creating something with your own hands. Jay also shares the story behind his new Curtis Downforce Indicator —a practical invention born from curiosity and countless hours of experimentation. If you like fixing things, learning how machines work and using technology to solve real-world problems, then this episode is for you. If you would like to learn more about Jay and his work, you can find him at: https://curtisdownforce.com/ Or on Twitter: jcurtis@7ac When not podcasting, Vance is invited to give talks on tangible communication skills. He teaches how to connect with employees, colleagues and family so that you can negotiate, have better relationships and achieve your higher goals. https://articulate.ventures/lbc https://www.legacyinterviews.com/ #vancecrowe #tinkering…

People in this episode

Host: Vance Crowe

Guest: Jay Curtis

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Organizations: Curtis Downforce Indicator, Ontario, Twitter

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