<![CDATA[Joseph's Machines]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O_2_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F48991fea-087c-45d6-9089-431aadcdf3b4_1280x1280.pngJoseph's Machineshttps://josephsmachines.substack.comSubstackFri, 04 Sep 2026 18:54:02 GMT<![CDATA[Video Diary #21]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-21https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-21Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:28:15 GMTThe wheel keeps spinning, and this time I go all the way around! Watch the video to see our progress on the Morning Routine Machine that I will perform LIVE!

Ars Electronica Festival
Linz, Austria
September 9-13
Daily Q&A: 14.00-15.00
Daily performance: 15.00-17.00
More info HERE!

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #20]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-20https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-20Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:52:05 GMTI’m getting dressed in Austria!

It might seem a bit extravagant to travel abroad just to get dressed, even for me. BUT, you can all come and watch me LIVE!

I’m part of the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, taking place from September 9-13 (so soon!).

I will be using this machine in the making to get dressed daily from 15.00-17.00 + a daily Q&A between 14.00-15.00.

Watch the video to get a glimpse of what’s to come, and stay tuned for more updates coming soon!

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]]><![CDATA[Many new videos announcement!]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/many-new-videos-announcementhttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/many-new-videos-announcementTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:05:39 GMTI’ve had a busy summer, which will come as no surprise to anyone who has seen my video diaries. Let me show you everything I’ve been up to!

I made travelling a piece of cake with a packing machine:

I took the summer party to a whole new level with this drink maker:

Remember my slow motion accident machine? Here’s the real-time version:

Phew!

Now I’m focusing on a very exciting project! I’m going to Linz, Austria, in September to present a machine LIVE at Ars Electronica Festival 2026. You can find more information HERE. (I’ve been at this festival before! Back in 2017, I created The Secret Life of a Postal Worker, which you can watch HERE.)

This time I’m making a machine that helps me get dressed. I have already made plenty of morning routine machines, but I find it so hard to get going in the morning, and I’m constantly trying to find the most efficient way to start the day!

Keep a lookout for upcoming video diaries. In the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek:

See you soon!

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #19]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-19https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-19Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:02:50 GMTSummer is approaching, and so are two new machines - each with its own contribution for a smooth and harmonious holiday. Watch the video diary to find out how we’re making sure this summer will be stress-free!

]]><![CDATA[The Accident Machine SECRETS REVEALED]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-accident-machine-secrets-revealedhttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-accident-machine-secrets-revealedWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:03:29 GMTI know it may look like I’m just a big ol’ klutz, but this was actually a perfectly staged disaster! Have a look to learn how to fling cake through the air, make a vase of bulky flowers roll and how to stay safe in all the chaos.

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]]><![CDATA[New Video - The Accident Contraption]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/new-video-the-accident-contraptionhttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/new-video-the-accident-contraptionMon, 01 Jun 2026 20:05:23 GMTI tried branching out and learning to play the piano, but it didn’t exactly go according to plan.

What started as a perfectly innocent practice session quickly spiralled into chaos, resulting in what is probably my messiest machine to date. If you haven’t seen it already, you can watch the whole catastrophe unfold here:

I have two upcoming machines still in the making. First up is a cocktail-making machine that should come in very handy at any dinner party you're planning this summer. Here’s a little sneak peek:

The second one is timed perfectly for the summer holidays: a packing machine! Don't you find that the chore of packing often bogs down the excitement of a getaway? I know I do. But this summer, I'm not letting anything put a damper on my holiday spirit. Have a look at what's to come:

That’s all for now!

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]]><![CDATA[The Sheet Changing Machine SECRETS REVEALED]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-sheet-changing-machine-secretshttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-sheet-changing-machine-secretsFri, 15 May 2026 07:22:18 GMTA frictionless mattress and a head boinking pillow. Those are just two of the necessities for this machine to work. Watch the video for more secrets that could change your sheet-changing routine forever!

Enjoy

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #18]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-18https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-18Mon, 11 May 2026 14:52:48 GMTI’ve been working on a passion project that I can’t wait to share with you! It’s a disaster machine where everything that could go wrong does go wrong. It’s brought plenty of new challenges along the way, so check out the video diary to see what we’ve been up to!

]]><![CDATA[New Video - The Sheet Changing Machine + BLOOPERS]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/new-video-the-sheet-changing-machinehttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/new-video-the-sheet-changing-machineThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:23 GMTWhy is nothing ever the right way round? How many wrong corners can a duvet have? How come the fitted sheet only has short sides, no matter how many times I turn it?

These are only some of the questions rumbling in my head every time it’s sheet-changing time. So I decided to do something about it! The video has done great with 66 million views on YouTube so far. Watch it here:

As an extra April treat, I decided to post the bloopers as well! See me get trapped in my own bed here:

That’s it for now. Some exciting things are coming up, so keep an eye out!

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]]><![CDATA[The Parcel Delivery Machine SECRETS REVEALED]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-parcel-delivery-machine-secretshttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-parcel-delivery-machine-secretsMon, 30 Mar 2026 11:01:15 GMTAs usual, lots of magnets. But also, lots of boxes! Can you catch them all?

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]]><![CDATA[The Parcel Delivery Machine BLOOPERS]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-parcel-delivery-machine-bloopershttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-parcel-delivery-machine-bloopersFri, 20 Mar 2026 14:10:10 GMTEven a miniature world has major bloopers! Enjoy this bumpy ride, seatbelts mandatory.

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]]><![CDATA[New video - The Parcel Delivery Machine]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/new-video-the-parcel-delivery-machinehttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/new-video-the-parcel-delivery-machineMon, 16 Mar 2026 14:23:22 GMTThe first machine of the year! What better way to kick things off than with a foolproof parcel delivery system? You can watch it on YouTube here:

I was hoping you could help me settle a bit of a disagreement. I think a more cinematic style of music would really emphasise the adventurous journey we go on with the parcel. But sadly, no one else seems to agree with me. So I thought I’d ask you, which version do you prefer: Groovy Jazz or Epic Adventure?

I’m already working on my next machine: another collaboration with Silent Night. If you also believe there’s no limit to what you’d do for a good night’s sleep, keep an eye out for the upcoming video diary!

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #17]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-17https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-17Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:32:16 GMTAnother sneak peek into the making of the Parcel Delivery Machine! We are working with some potentially unreliable components that require a lot of testing and fine-tuning before the big shoot.

Enjoy!

]]><![CDATA[Gift-Wrapping Machine BLOOPERS]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/gift-wrapping-machine-bloopershttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/gift-wrapping-machine-bloopersTue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:30 GMTBefore I completely let go of Christmas, I need to clear up one last thing about my Gift-Wrapping Machine.

I’ve got a few comments complaining about the messy-looking outcome of the presents. I disagree! I genuinely think this machine is excellent, and that the final result is worthy of a spot under the tree. At least if your gift is in a box... I tried …

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]]><![CDATA[The Gift-Wrapping Machine SECRETS REVEALED]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-gift-wrapping-machine-secretshttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-gift-wrapping-machine-secretsTue, 17 Feb 2026 11:01:20 GMTWe’re well into 2026, but I haven’t quite gotten over Christmas yet. Or at least my Barbour gift-wrapping machine, and I bet you haven’t either! Watch the video to learn the secrets behind this nifty machine, and to get an early start on the 2026 Christmas planning.

Before I completely let go of Christmas, I need to clear up one last thing about this Ma…

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #16]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-16https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-16Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:25:20 GMTTeam Machine is BACK! I hope you have all had a lovely start to 2026. My first task of the year was, of course, to figure out how to make water fall sideways.

I have a lot of exciting projects coming up this year that I can’t wait to share. Here’s a little update on what we’re up to at the moment.

Enjoy!

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]]><![CDATA[The Coffee Maker BLOOPERS]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-coffee-maker-bloopershttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/the-coffee-maker-bloopersTue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:53 GMTI thought aloe vera was supposed to be a healing plant, but this machine has proven that it can make just as much damage... Watch the video to learn from my mistakes, and maybe guess how much coffee I drank during the shoot.

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #15 - The Coffee Making Alarm Clock]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-15-the-coffee-makinghttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-15-the-coffee-makingSat, 20 Dec 2025 11:01:03 GMTThanks to all the coffee I drank during filming, I had plenty of energy to film some behind-the-scenes footage that I wanted to share with you! If you want to know how to stay (mostly) safe from pointy plants and hard floors, I strongly recommend watching this.

You can also watch the main video of the machine here:

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]]><![CDATA[THREE new videos]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/three-new-videoshttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/three-new-videosTue, 16 Dec 2025 22:38:01 GMTIf you have seen my video diaries about the Airport Machine process, you know what a massive project it has been. Guess what, I finally posted it!! Have a look and let me know what you think:

But that’s not all. In the last week, I’ve posted TWO MORE videos on the themes of Coffee and Christmas.

As you may have guessed based on my previous videos, I detest alarm clocks, and I’m always trying to find the best way to get up in the morning. This machine serves me coffee, so I think it might be my favourite wake-up so far. It also rolls me off my bed onto the floor, but you can’t be too nitpicky. Watch it here:

December is a busy time for all of us, so I built a machine that’ll make this a stress-free holiday season. If you’re worried about not having enough time to wrap all your presents, I really recommend making something similar! You can watch mine for inspiration here:

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]]><![CDATA[Video Diary #14 - Even more Airport Machine!]]>https://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-14-even-more-airporthttps://josephsmachines.substack.com/p/video-diary-14-even-more-airportWed, 26 Nov 2025 10:37:21 GMTThis has been a huge project, which means: plenty of video diaries! Here’s a little summary of our time in the warehouse we used for the shoot. We had built each separate part of the machine in our studio, but needed a much bigger space to put it all together.

Enjoy!

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