Welcome to Passion for Craft Podcast! Jackson, Richard, and Brent, each providing different levels of experience from Apprentice, to Journeyman, to Master, discuss modern craftsmanship, and how it would benefit from the ways it used to be done. Join them as they seek to improve craft and relearn the past one house at a time.
Jackson Hull, Richard McMurray & Brent Hull
Brent and Jackson cover the topic of architecture. Where did it begin? How does it play into building today? What are some misunderstandings and problems in the industry?
In this episode Jackson and Brent go into detail on the history and background of cladding. This is a part of building that has been "over-engineered" by new products and would be well served by looking to the past. | Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Rockwool.
For our 100th episode, we had to go back to our roots and bring on Richard. Brent and Jackson hear updates with what has been going on in his world and talk about what's next. We appreciate your support of the podcast and look forward to what is to come! | Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Truss.
How do you break into the world of craft? How do you set yourself up for success? In this episode, Brent and Jackson discuss these questions and more all circling around the commonly requested topic: making money in craft. | Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, MBrico.
Brent's long career began at North Bennet Street School and he considers the things he learned there the bedrock upon which he built the rest of his mastery... So what was learned during his time there and what did he have to dive deeper on and learn after?
Jackson tries to build a pediment and needs Brent's help. Brent takes him step by step through the process and they only hit a few bumps along the way. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. https://www.viewrail.com/
Jackson and Brent address some unanswered questions of Jackson's about the philosophical side of building that he saw in France. They also have a brief catchup about NBSS. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. https://www.viewrail.com/
Join us as Jackson talks about his trip to France and what his takeaways were as he comes back to the states.
Brent and Jackson totally DESTROY all the bad home trends right now... not really. Join Brent and Jackson as they talk about common design failings that Brent sees commonly in his consulting work with people and their homes.
Brent and Jackson are late to the trend, but they go over what is or should be in and out of building for 2025. We'd love to hear from you: What are your "ins and outs?"
Jackson talks about team building using a tool from giantworldwide.com. This company is so helpful and it has changed how I (Jackson) have led my teams, I would encourage anyone who this even remotely interested to check them out.
This episode, we tried out something new. We are talking about doing a longer form podcast where we discuss a topic more in depth. This was a trial run to see if we had the content to go the distance! Let us know what you think!
Jackson and Brent talk about how school subjects are taught, and how they get substantially more interesting when they have application. History is a huge part of craft because we build upon those who did it before us (pun intended). | Thanks to our sponsor, MBrico.
Brent and Jackson catch up about what Jackson is learning in school, and Jackson outlines the roadmap of what a modern day apprenticeship looks like. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Join us as we get to talk with the creator of The Aggregate podcast and owner of New Age Artisans, Jeremy Mistretta. Plaster is an ancient art that is being lost to todays world, Jeremy seeks to do it right. Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
The gang is back together again, Richard is back and gives us a great life update. Just some good friends catching up, talkin' craft. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Brent was featured in a book called Your Hidden Genius. It features an assessment where you figure out what your aptitudes are. One of the first steps to being a strong business leader is to know yourself so you can play to your strengths not weaknesses. In this episode we got to talk to author Alex Ellison about how the book came about and why Brent was featured. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Banks in the UK have stopped giving out loans to houses with spray foam insulation. Why is it so bad and what are the ramifications for the US? | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Listen in on a conversation with Kevin Jarvis, one of Jackson's classmates at North Bennet Street School. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Viewrail and Benjamin Obdyke.
The craftsmen sit down with Steven O'Shaughnessy, Jackson's first year instructor at North Bennet Street, and the department head of Preservation Carpentry. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Viewrail and Benjamin Obdyke.
Join us as we sit down with Brent's first instructor at North Bennet Street School, Robert Adam. We spoke with Robert inside his restored shaker house addition, and got to hear about how he got into preservation carpentry. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Reusing old doors, windows, and other parts of a house is great. Is there a point where it is time to just build a new one? When does the character provided by reused parts of a house outweigh the wear and tear? Join the discussion on this episode of Passion for Craft. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Brent and Jackson talk building styles. Jackson gives his hot takes, ranking them from best to worst with Brent's unforgiving reactions. Want to hear how Brent would rank all the styles? Join us on Patreon for an extra 10 minutes of this episode! | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Brent reflects on his first Master Builder University (MBU). What was taught, what was the feedback, and will he do it again? Come and find out on todays episode! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. Learn more at www.viewrail.com
Season 2 is here! In September, Jackson started the Preservation Carpentry program at North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA. This episode, we'll get a glimpse into the true apprentices journey and see what he's been up to. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail.
Jackson and Brent discuss what Season 2 will look like, some confirmed guests and some dream guests. Did you know that Season 2 has already begun to release exclusively on Patreon? Get first access to all episodes of PFC and more when you become a patron of the podcast. We appreciate your support and can't wait for the conversations to come this season. patreon.com/passionforcraft
Join the craftsmen for a book club! We (finally) are going through the book!
Join the craftsmen as they learn about Brent's time on Lone Star Restoration.
In this episode we are discussing a traditional approach to Build Science.
Continuing the conversation on Victorian style.
Join in as we discuss what it takes for a house to fall into the Victorian style.
Join in as we discuss what it takes for a house to fall into the arts and craft style.
Join us as we look at some fun AI software and its potential implications on the future of building! Then, pick a side and hop in the comments as we talk about beauty. This was a fun episode, we are curious of y'all's thoughts on beauty.
In this episode we talk about a lot of different topics, from assembly lines, to things done poorly, to an impromptu book club that will be happening discussing the book, Mastery by George Leonard.
What is the period revival style and what are some key features of it?
What are the signs of a good builder? What can you do to elevate your craft?
The International Build Show recap with Brent! Will Richard and Jackson be there next year? What's great about it and whats not so great.
In the first of this series, we talk about what constitutes a "Ranch Style" home. The goal of this series is to put tools in the tool belt for identifying each architectural style.
Are we just fans of old architecture because of what has survived? Have beautiful bad homes just not survived and thats why we are where we are today? What will be said about this generation of homes?
Jackson finally begins his (official) Apprenticeship. Also some Youtube discussion.Â
What architectural styles are the hardest to make nowadays?
Come and see what Brent has cooking in his shop! From classic space heaters to 100 year windows its all there!
How did we get here? What styles led into the next, and what style are we in now?
We talk about what things we have held too hard of a line on in the past. Then we discuss why that is good or why it could be bad.Â
The Craftsmen talk about how building traditionally has way more benefits than disadvantages when it comes to environmental effects.
As we talked about in the McFarland House, there may be more similarities than differences between McMansions and Victorian era style!
Brent showcases some old books and we look at some lost history, even in todays architectural schools!
The craftsmen take a look at an ~interesting~ product on the market.
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