The GET LIT! podcast hopes to equip the general public to increase scientific knowledge and skills needed to understand and engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in meaningful ways. It involves not just acquiring factual and informational knowledge but also developing the capacity to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and apply STEM concepts in real-world situations. We will explore how to make products incorporating makerspace approaches integrating many digital learning and tactile technologies to improve STEM education across Southwest Texas and beyond.