Podcast appearances and mentions of matt kenney

Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 375. Today I'm going to chat with Matt Kenney from Smokeless Vets, discuss a recent outage of the Washington SAFE system, and highlight a reboot of the Hudson H9. I'm your host, Ava Flanell. 

Matt Kenney joins Mike to explain what a Donald Trump victory means for Arizona.

Laurent sits down with Jeff Shapiro to share the profoundly personal and emotional experience of leading a fatality recovery from a remote  wingsuit accident. Jeff provides a vivid recount of the technical challenges and emotional weight faced bringing the body of Matt Kenney home, while reflecting on the deep bonds within the BASE jumping community. Their conversation explores the balance between ambition and caution, the importance of camaraderie, and how personal adversities reshape perspectives in high-risk sports. This episode offers a poignant insight into human resilience and the powerful connections formed through shared intense experiences.   This independent project is only possible with the support of our listeners.  You can contribute by visiting: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exitpointsupport Exit Point For more info visit exitpointpodcast.com Producers: Laurent Frat, Matt Blank, Mark Stockwell  Host: Matt Blank Sound mixing: Mark Stockwell Music credit: Staccato Strings by Andreas Beats   

Matt Kenney joins Matt Salmon to talk about the current state of the Arizona Republian Party ahead of the November Election.

Matt Kenney joins the conversation on this episode. He's a third generation Arizonan and veteran. Matt attended Arizona State University where he obtained his bachelor of arts degree and served in the ASU Sun Devil ROTC Battalion. He was commissioned into the Army in 2007 as an active-duty infantry officer. He served in Iraq and [...]

Jay and Sam talked with Matt Kenney, who is an experienced consultant,  a US Army combat veteran and veteran's advocate. Matt served as an infantry officer in a combined arms battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in the first advise and assist battalion during Operation New Dawn. Since leaving the military, Matt has been the Director of a statewide veteran's advocacy group and a member of the Arizona Military Affairs Commission.  Hear more about Matt's journey and why he is focused on getting veterans engaged in voting and how he is sharing information to support veterans on responsible ways to quit smoking. Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matt.kenney.us/ Follow Outsider: https://www.instagram.com/outsiderig/ Shop Outsider: https://www.outsider.com/   Follow Jay: https://www.instagram.com/ifjayhadinstagram/   Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/sammac8t4/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreOutsider/podcasts

Matt Kenney joins Mike to discuss the changing political landscape in Arizona.

David Geiger has a report this morning for us as the World Food Prize has named its 2023 Laureate: Heidi Kühn. We are ending this week with a WASDE Report out from USDA right at the start of The Big Show and Don Roose from U.S. Commodities dives into what is driving the corn and soybeans lower but wheat sharply higher. And with the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade just over four weeks away, the event's manager Matt Kenney has detail on how you can still get signed up to ride with us through Fayette, Clayton, and Winneshiek Counties June 11-14!

Gratitude is such an important discipline to practice. It's quite often the thing that pivots our gaze from the chaos and burdens of this world to the goodness and grace of God. In this episode, Chris and Matt Kenny, a Christian Counselor and pastor, talk about the value of fostering a grateful heart and how to identify barriers that might be standing in your way of walking in daily gratitude. Leadership Guide / Show Notes: https://theglr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/015_-Matt-Kenny.docx.pdf

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Join Samuel and Kelly as they talk about men's sexual issues with counselor Matt Kenney. Matt is a counselor at The Journey Christian Counseling Center in southwest Michigan and a pastor at Crossroads Church. They had an engaging conversation about how men overcome sexual addiciton issues and key ways that can heppen.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about. RATE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This will help by making it more accessible to those who may want to listen.SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACTSSamuel Jones - search for @wisdomcentercounseling on Instagram and Facebook. You can also find more information on his website www.theprinciplething.com Dr. Kelly Bonewell - you can find him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also find more information on his website www.kellybonewell.comRachel - you can find her on Facebook

Bob and Andy are out at Day 2 of the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade with Mike Naig, Jim Grief, Lanny Simpson from Jackson County Fairgrounds, Scott, Ryan, and Renee from Titan Tire, ride organizer Matt Kenney, and a host of Tractorcaders! Brian Hoops wraps up a volatile day in the grain markets.

We remember 9/11.Also, Justin talks with Matt Kenney and Kevin DeVries about healing from trauma.

Jack Forsberg fills in for Phil, who’s off teaching and inappropriately desecrating Matt Kenney’s photo at Marc Adam’s. We talk views of trees from trains, RustFest and metal scraping, call cigar boxes cigarette boxes and tell tales of mythical woodworking creatures of the Pacific Northwest.

Question 1:  From Chase: I have an old 13" hitachi planer I got from craigslist many years ago.  It has served me well but is starting to have issues. 13 inches has been useful, but at times I wish it was wider.  In your experience is it worth the extra money to buy something bigger, or should I stick with a more reasonable choice like DW735?  I have 220v access and floor space, so that isn't an issue. I am in my 30s, have been woodworking for ~10 years. I would like to keep woodworking into my 80s, so I can justify a longer term investment.  I can afford a 1.5 or 2k tool, but could buy something else if I stuck with a cheaper planer.   Segemented Cutterheads Change the Game     Question 2: From Martin: I know Mike likes to have a small offset between the rails and stiles of his frame-and-panel doors. But how does he then avoid chipping the unsupported inside corners of the stiles when planing the top and bottom of the door to fit the opening?   How to Fit an Inset Door - Systematic approach yields perfect results every time  Install Inset Doors With Ease - Four-step process uses the jointer and tablesaw to guarantee a perfect fit   Segment: All Time Favorite Tool of All Time Barry: SketchUp How To Create New SketchUp Textures For Your Models  Mike: Suizan Japanese Saws and DFM Dowel Plate Japanese Sew Overview with Andrea Hunter Ben: Shopmade Hot Pipe Bender Video: Hot Pipe Bender   Question 3: From RobGoSlow on YouTube: I'm not sure where to submit questions for the podcast but I have one: I'm a very new wood worker with a lower end contractor table saw. Obviously things like the blade angle and fence are not very precise but I want to know what sources of error are there to look out for? What are the types of error you're concerned about with a cheap table saw?  Portable Saws   Question 4: From Capt. Zachary J. Daniels: I want to buy a block plane from Lie-Nielsen.  I know Mike is a fan of the adjustable mouth block plane.  However, I also remember Mike and Matt Kenney having a spirited debate where Matt was extolling the virtues of the rabbeting block plane. I can’t seem to find the original discussion between Matt and Mike.  Instead of listening to the entire catalog again, (and without Matt around to defend himself) I’m interested to hear Mike’s opinion on why he prefers the adjustable mouth block plane over the rabbeting block plane. Right now, I only want to buy one block plane as I also have my eye on the No. 62 low angle jack.     Thanks for the show and keep up the great work!  I became an unlimited member after listening to several of the podcasts, so keep the content coming and inspiring others!    Rabbet Planes Are Real Shop Workhorses The Best Way to Fit Tenons    Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.  

Question 1:  From Chase: I have an old 13" hitachi planer I got from craigslist many years ago.  It has served me well but is starting to have issues. 13 inches has been useful, but at times I wish it was wider.  In your experience is it worth the extra money to buy something bigger, or should I stick with a more reasonable choice like DW735?  I have 220v access and floor space, so that isn't an issue. I am in my 30s, have been woodworking for ~10 years. I would like to keep woodworking into my 80s, so I can justify a longer term investment.  I can afford a 1.5 or 2k tool, but could buy something else if I stuck with a cheaper planer.   Segemented Cutterheads Change the Game     Question 2: From Martin: I know Mike likes to have a small offset between the rails and stiles of his frame-and-panel doors. But how does he then avoid chipping the unsupported inside corners of the stiles when planing the top and bottom of the door to fit the opening?   How to Fit an Inset Door - Systematic approach yields perfect results every time  Install Inset Doors With Ease - Four-step process uses the jointer and tablesaw to guarantee a perfect fit   Segment: All Time Favorite Tool of All Time Barry: SketchUp How To Create New SketchUp Textures For Your Models  Mike: Suizan Japanese Saws and DFM Dowel Plate Japanese Sew Overview with Andrea Hunter Ben: Shopmade Hot Pipe Bender Video: Hot Pipe Bender   Question 3: From RobGoSlow on YouTube: I'm not sure where to submit questions for the podcast but I have one: I'm a very new wood worker with a lower end contractor table saw. Obviously things like the blade angle and fence are not very precise but I want to know what sources of error are there to look out for? What are the types of error you're concerned about with a cheap table saw?  Portable Saws   Question 4: From Capt. Zachary J. Daniels: I want to buy a block plane from Lie-Nielsen.  I know Mike is a fan of the adjustable mouth block plane.  However, I also remember Mike and Matt Kenney having a spirited debate where Matt was extolling the virtues of the rabbeting block plane. I can’t seem to find the original discussion between Matt and Mike.  Instead of listening to the entire catalog again, (and without Matt around to defend himself) I’m interested to hear Mike’s opinion on why he prefers the adjustable mouth block plane over the rabbeting block plane. Right now, I only want to buy one block plane as I also have my eye on the No. 62 low angle jack.     Thanks for the show and keep up the great work!  I became an unlimited member after listening to several of the podcasts, so keep the content coming and inspiring others!    Rabbet Planes Are Real Shop Workhorses The Best Way to Fit Tenons    Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.  

Dovetailing episodes from Chris Gochnour's Enfiled Cupboard Video Workshop: Ep 4a: Case Dovetails – Tails     Ep 4b: Case Dovetails – Pins Ep 4c: Handcut Rabbets and Dovetail Fitting       Video: Chris Becksvoort–The Dovetail Master Question 1:From Jerrud: I'm making a dresser that is 72" long, 18" deep and 24" high not including legs. For a dresser this size–or any deep piece that is dovetailed–is seasonal wood movement a concern? Plain sawn lumber is cheaper than rift or quartersawn. Question 2: From Christian: I’m lucky enough to be expecting my first child, a baby boy, and I’ve always liked the idea of giving him a Lie Nielsen No 1 as a christening present. Recently, someone has suggested it a novelty tool and will be useless to him when he grows up. What alternative premium tools would you suggest as a christening gift? Question 3: From Mike: I’m building up my skills slowly by adding one new skill to each project I take on where I can.  I want to try my hand at dovetails one of these days as that new skill. I have two questions: There are a ton of ways I see people doing them. Is there a method you recommend people start with? You recommend people learn to sharpen by picking one method, and sticking with it until you're good at it. Would the same apply to dovetail methods, or should you try a bunch of ways and then go with what you find out you like doing? Should I start with practice joints on scrap wood or incorporate them when I'm actually making a project so there's more at stake and I have to take it more seriously?   Half-Blind Dovetails Cut by Hand By Christian Becksvoort #250–Nov/Dec 2015 Issue The craftsman’s calling card Don’t Fear the Hand-Cut Dovetail (Part 1) By Christian Becksvoort #238–Jan/Feb 2014 Issue For the first time, a modern master reveals every step of his system How to Cut and Fit Perfect Dovetail Pins (Part 2) By Christian Becksvoort #239–Mar/Apr 2014 Issue Scribe the tails accurately and the rest is simple handwork Hand-Cut Dovetails, Accurate and Fast By Christian Becksvoort #171–July/Aug 2004 Issue A tip from a tails-first guy My Favorite Dovetail Tricks By Christian Becksvoort #171–July/Aug 2004 Issue Five ways to increase accuracy and reduce the time it takes to execute this hand-cut joint Segment: All-Time Favorite Technique Barry: Using blue tape as a shim Ben: When you're done cutting an odd angle, cut it one more time on a piece of scrap so you can recall the angle Mike: Full-size mockups Question 4: From Yves: I have just made my first checkerboard (walnut and maple) inlay strip which is intended for a cherry end table top. When sanding, the strip cracked along its length and I discovered that I had done a poor job of the clamping. The cracked section, which is about  4-5 inches long on one side of the checkerboard strip appears to have “lifted” during clamping and there is now an air space under the crack. Any suggestions that might help to save this? I thought perhaps trying to inject some glue under the crack to fill in the space using a needle??? Question 5:   From David: I’ve recently had the opportunity to revamp my shop and am planning to build a Matt Kenney’s monster workbench. I’ve bought the plans, and watched the videos, but I don’t see how the top is fastened to the stand? Is there something I’m missing? Is it supposed to just sit on top? Question 6: From Dave: I love books but dislike most book covers - they're generally too visually noisy! I feel like my living space is full of loud colorful ad copy, or like I'm in a chain bookstore. Do you have any recommendations for ways to keep books in the home that would allow you to conceal the visual clutter? Really, I'm just asking for permission to make a bookcase hidden-door that spins around. 4 Ways to Make Panels Pop Doors are dominant on most cabinet designs, so dressing up door panels is an easy way to make furniture stand out.   Recommendations: Barry - Get a camelback for hiking Ben - Yeti 18-oz. Rambler Bottle with  MagDock Cap Mike - DFM A2 Steel Dowel Plate by DFM Tool Works

Dovetailing episodes from Chris Gochnour's Enfiled Cupboard Video Workshop: Ep 4a: Case Dovetails – Tails     Ep 4b: Case Dovetails – Pins Ep 4c: Handcut Rabbets and Dovetail Fitting       Video: Chris Becksvoort–The Dovetail Master Question 1:From Jerrud: I'm making a dresser that is 72" long, 18" deep and 24" high not including legs. For a dresser this size–or any deep piece that is dovetailed–is seasonal wood movement a concern? Plain sawn lumber is cheaper than rift or quartersawn. Question 2: From Christian: I’m lucky enough to be expecting my first child, a baby boy, and I’ve always liked the idea of giving him a Lie Nielsen No 1 as a christening present. Recently, someone has suggested it a novelty tool and will be useless to him when he grows up. What alternative premium tools would you suggest as a christening gift? Question 3: From Mike: I’m building up my skills slowly by adding one new skill to each project I take on where I can.  I want to try my hand at dovetails one of these days as that new skill. I have two questions: There are a ton of ways I see people doing them. Is there a method you recommend people start with? You recommend people learn to sharpen by picking one method, and sticking with it until you're good at it. Would the same apply to dovetail methods, or should you try a bunch of ways and then go with what you find out you like doing? Should I start with practice joints on scrap wood or incorporate them when I'm actually making a project so there's more at stake and I have to take it more seriously?   Half-Blind Dovetails Cut by Hand By Christian Becksvoort #250–Nov/Dec 2015 Issue The craftsman’s calling card Don’t Fear the Hand-Cut Dovetail (Part 1) By Christian Becksvoort #238–Jan/Feb 2014 Issue For the first time, a modern master reveals every step of his system How to Cut and Fit Perfect Dovetail Pins (Part 2) By Christian Becksvoort #239–Mar/Apr 2014 Issue Scribe the tails accurately and the rest is simple handwork Hand-Cut Dovetails, Accurate and Fast By Christian Becksvoort #171–July/Aug 2004 Issue A tip from a tails-first guy My Favorite Dovetail Tricks By Christian Becksvoort #171–July/Aug 2004 Issue Five ways to increase accuracy and reduce the time it takes to execute this hand-cut joint Segment: All-Time Favorite Technique Barry: Using blue tape as a shim Ben: When you're done cutting an odd angle, cut it one more time on a piece of scrap so you can recall the angle Mike: Full-size mockups Question 4: From Yves: I have just made my first checkerboard (walnut and maple) inlay strip which is intended for a cherry end table top. When sanding, the strip cracked along its length and I discovered that I had done a poor job of the clamping. The cracked section, which is about  4-5 inches long on one side of the checkerboard strip appears to have “lifted” during clamping and there is now an air space under the crack. Any suggestions that might help to save this? I thought perhaps trying to inject some glue under the crack to fill in the space using a needle??? Question 5:   From David: I’ve recently had the opportunity to revamp my shop and am planning to build a Matt Kenney’s monster workbench. I’ve bought the plans, and watched the videos, but I don’t see how the top is fastened to the stand? Is there something I’m missing? Is it supposed to just sit on top? Question 6: From Dave: I love books but dislike most book covers - they're generally too visually noisy! I feel like my living space is full of loud colorful ad copy, or like I'm in a chain bookstore. Do you have any recommendations for ways to keep books in the home that would allow you to conceal the visual clutter? Really, I'm just asking for permission to make a bookcase hidden-door that spins around. 4 Ways to Make Panels Pop Doors are dominant on most cabinet designs, so dressing up door panels is an easy way to make furniture stand out.   Recommendations: Barry - Get a camelback for hiking Ben - Yeti 18-oz. Rambler Bottle with  MagDock Cap Mike - DFM A2 Steel Dowel Plate by DFM Tool Works

Looking for an easier way to see each other than driving from Connecticut to Long Island, Matt Kenny and Dyami flew to Austin, Texas to hang out. They stop by the Texas Woodworkers Festival and sat down with Kyle.

Matt Kenney on how his background in Philosophy has influenced the way he teaches woodworking. We cover how to tell if you’re ready for teaching, debate whether you can learn to be a good designer, and Matt reveals the woodworking skills he finds most challenging to teach.Learn from Matt:Matt’s Website: mekwoodworks.comInstagram: @mekwoodworksMatt and Joe Woodworking Fun HourYouTube: Matt Kenney Channel

Never a dull design or comment when Matt Kenney is around. Join us as we talk design and listen in to the always interesting perspective that gives this box making master his own unique twist.

Mike, Matt, and Ben answer 14 questions in another lightning round   Show notes: http://bit.ly/2JzIJZb   Heating and Cooling Your Shop by Barry NM Dima #265–Tools & Shops 2018 Issue      The Secret to Better Chiseling by Michael Pekovich #249–Sep/Oct 2015 Issue   Video: Bench Chisel Basics by Michael Pekovich #249–Sep/Oct 2015 Issue   Christian Becksvoort’s Shaker step stool   Rockler Soft Stem Bumpers   Lee Valley High-Friction Sheets   A Workbench 30 Years in the Making by Garrett Hack #209–Tools & Shops 2010 Issue   For a Benchtop, Use Light-Colored,Closed-Grained Wood by Matt Kenney #223–Tools & Shops 2012 Issue   Seal Your Project with Dewaxed Shellac by Jeff Jewitt #243–Nov/Dec 2014 Issue   Video: Can the Can(ned) Shellac by Michael Pekovich #256–Sep/Oct 2016 Issue   Video Workshop: Build an Arts and Crafts Coffee Table by Gregory Paolini   A Chessboard Made Easy by Craig Thibodeau #219–May/June 2011 Issue

Mike, Matt, and Ben answer 14 questions in another lightning round   Show notes: http://bit.ly/2JzIJZb   Heating and Cooling Your Shop by Barry NM Dima #265–Tools & Shops 2018 Issue      The Secret to Better Chiseling by Michael Pekovich #249–Sep/Oct 2015 Issue   Video: Bench Chisel Basics by Michael Pekovich #249–Sep/Oct 2015 Issue   Christian Becksvoort’s Shaker step stool   Rockler Soft Stem Bumpers   Lee Valley High-Friction Sheets   A Workbench 30 Years in the Making by Garrett Hack #209–Tools & Shops 2010 Issue   For a Benchtop, Use Light-Colored,Closed-Grained Wood by Matt Kenney #223–Tools & Shops 2012 Issue   Seal Your Project with Dewaxed Shellac by Jeff Jewitt #243–Nov/Dec 2014 Issue   Video: Can the Can(ned) Shellac by Michael Pekovich #256–Sep/Oct 2016 Issue   Video Workshop: Build an Arts and Crafts Coffee Table by Gregory Paolini   A Chessboard Made Easy by Craig Thibodeau #219–May/June 2011 Issue

Enter for your chance to win the Fine Woodworking SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw Giveaway - http://bit.ly/2HrUK1N   Matt, Anissa, and Ben discuss tablesaw safety, working with round parts, drawbore joinery, wood movement, and their all-time favorite articles Show notes are available at http://www.ShopTalkLive.com   Articles discussed in this episode:   Drawbored Tenons by Steve Latta #241–July/Aug 2014 Issue - http://bit.ly/2K9mFWz   Understanding Wood Movement by Christian Becksvoort #165–Sept/Oct 2003 Issue - http://bit.ly/2IdHNZN   Five Essential Bandsaw Jigs by Michael Fortune #180–Nov/Dev 2005 Issue - http://bit.ly/2K96xo7   Greatest Commission Ever? by Jonathan Binzen #198–May/June 2008 Issue - http://bit.ly/2K872i4   ARK Shark Guard from Leeway Workshop – A riving knife for old cabinet saws by Matt Kenney - http://bit.ly/2K4q7BL     Become a member today and get instant access to all FineWoodworking.com content. Start your free two week trial here: http://bit.ly/2m576Fl For more Shop Talk Live or to submit a question: http://bit.ly/2mVJYd0 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking: http://bit.ly/2newDLh

Enter for your chance to win the Fine Woodworking SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw Giveaway - http://bit.ly/2HrUK1N   Matt, Anissa, and Ben discuss tablesaw safety, working with round parts, drawbore joinery, wood movement, and their all-time favorite articles Show notes are available at http://www.ShopTalkLive.com   Articles discussed in this episode:   Drawbored Tenons by Steve Latta #241–July/Aug 2014 Issue - http://bit.ly/2K9mFWz   Understanding Wood Movement by Christian Becksvoort #165–Sept/Oct 2003 Issue - http://bit.ly/2IdHNZN   Five Essential Bandsaw Jigs by Michael Fortune #180–Nov/Dev 2005 Issue - http://bit.ly/2K96xo7   Greatest Commission Ever? by Jonathan Binzen #198–May/June 2008 Issue - http://bit.ly/2K872i4   ARK Shark Guard from Leeway Workshop – A riving knife for old cabinet saws by Matt Kenney - http://bit.ly/2K4q7BL     Become a member today and get instant access to all FineWoodworking.com content. Start your free two week trial here: http://bit.ly/2m576Fl For more Shop Talk Live or to submit a question: http://bit.ly/2mVJYd0 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking: http://bit.ly/2newDLh

Sean and Dyami chat with Matt Kenney, discussing his new book, 52 Boxes in 52 Weeks and the upcoming Fine Woodworking Live conference.

This holiday gift-giving edition features a podcast takeover by Fine Homebuilding associate editors Patrick McCombe and Matthew Millham; Matt Kenney, the special projects editor at Fine Woodworking; and FHB Ambassador Kiefer Limeback. The guys talked about tool gifts, including tool bags, work lights, 18-gauge nailers, bench chisels, bench planes, pry bars, circular saws, sanders, tape measures, and more.

Nikki Chin, the founder of Spark Spring, an online marketing company, tells us how to successfully navigate the business world as a solopreneur. Ever been scared to take a leap of faith and start a business by yourself? Nikki gives great advice on how to be a successful solopreneur! Solopreneur Success: Nikki moved to Louisville to reduce her cost of living, and to pursue her original dream of being a sign-language interpreter. She originally learned to sell as an insurance agent before starting Task Guardian, a digital marketing company. Nikki's pet peeve is people who try to do everything themselves and don't ask for help in business. We learn the reasons a company should choose Wordpress over another web builder such as Wix or Squarespace (Wordpress will grow as your company grows). How Nikki has built successful businesses while attending "The School of Hard Knocks" and why she believes anybody can be successful without going the traditional college route. Nikki's key to doing great is to make everything a game/competition (gamification). To self-teach herself, Nikki used Moz.com to learn how to be a successful marketer/web designer. She recommends others use online learning platforms and find a mentor if they skip the college route. If she could go back and do it again, Nikki would skip college and go straight into the workplace, but does regret missing out on some of the relationships colleges provide. The problem with most entrepreneurial failures is that people give up and are not persistent. To learn more about not giving up, check out our episode with Jon Matar. "It's the journey not the destination. Once you get to the destination you're bored." "Fail fast and optimize what is good." As we learned from our conversation with Matt Kenney, when you're young you can afford to fail because you have the rest of your life to make it up. John's mindset when starting his business was the worst thing that could happen is he goes right back to where he was with his previous employer.  Remember to focus on what you love and what you're passionate about because you don't want to be miserable and filled with regret the rest of your life.  Nikki prefers Facebook and Instagram for both personal and business but has not jumped on the Snapchat train yet.  One thing everyone can learn from Facebook is their constant drive to keep improving.  One of her keys to getting new clients is to ask for testimonials from her friends and existing clients.  Last call questions and answers: Best career advice: Never give up Advice to entrepreneur:  Have the guts and skill set to be successful.  What advice would your 60-year-old self give you today? Charge more at Task Guardian and be more selective with her clients.  Best thing spent money on the past 6 months: Rocky Patel Edge cigar. Get from J Paul at Oxmoor Smoke Shoppe Financial vice:  Going out to eat.  What media do you recommend: Essentialism by Greg McKeown Favorite drink: Yuengling! Like Phil Brun, Nikki swims well in all waters.  What do John and Paul love about Drunken Money?  John - being able to educate people without financial backgrounds about personal finance and entrepreneurship.  Paul - being able to create and keep learning every day, while hanging out with awesome people.  Special shoutouts and show notes: Yuengling, America's Oldest Brewery, is Nikki's favorite beer and one of John and Paul's gotos when they're on vacation. Scary Mommy, a blog Nikki helped that originally got her into the marketing world. Kale & Flax - a friend of everyone on the show and the designers of John's redesigned website. Wordpress - Nikki recommends companies use Wordpress to build their websites, even though the learning curve is steeper than other platforms. Executive Presence - a book Nikki highly recommends for women professionals. Enjoyed this episode? You can learn more about Nikki Chin at GoSparkSpring.com. If you enjoy hearing about startups companies, check out our episode with Jon Matar. If you want to learn more about online marketing or SEO, check out our episodes with Tarik Nally, Guardian Owl, and Jenna Ahern.  Have any topics you want to be covered or entrepreneurs you'd like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at paul@drunkenmoney.com or john@drunkenmoney.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe. About Nikki (from LinkedIn): Nikki is a professional with a focused career in the advertising industry; experience includes a variety of environments and roles. Her skill set includes digital marketing, branding, websites, client services, operations management, account management, team management, business development, community management, human resources, insurance industry, basic accounting and more.

The world of food e-commerce is exploding right now, and we were fortunate enough to be joined by Matt Kenney of Feed the Party. ***Special for Drunken Money listeners – use coupon code “Drunken Money” to save 20% off your order at feedtheparty.com. In this episode: Why Matt pivoted from his original vision How he used his old job to start a new business The advantages of operating an e-commerce food company in Louisville, KY How his target customer shifted over time Future plans for Feed the Party His competitive advantage (high-quality with lower-price) Career advice to his younger self (listen at the 33:00 mark) – if you only have a few minutes definitely listen Why you should always think long-term His biggest mistake Special shoutouts: Rhinegeist Brewery Blue Moon Brewing Company The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon Masters of Scale Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis Betting on Zero Have any topics you want to be covered or entrepreneurs you’d like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at paul@drunkenmoney.com or john@drunkenmoney.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe.

For the most part, when people think of crunching numbers, they imagine charts and graphs. Today on the podcast, we’re exploring unusual ways to look at—or rather, listen to—data. Sound can perhaps present information with more urgency and clarity than a visualization. Since this is Foreign Affairs, and we’re nottracking u-boats underwater, we decided to apply the data sonification technique to some somewhat obscure data sets - including the Cheeseburger Index. Listen in as Matt Kenney describes the creation process and Nick Colas dissects the numbers. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Podbean, and Stitcher.  Visit ForeignAffairs.com for a full transcript.

Ben Strano mans Matt’s snark chair and attempts to resist its devilish power. Plus, can a cheap handplane do good work? Can, and should, you build a period piece with the Domino?

Ben Strano mans Matt’s snark chair and attempts to resist its devilish power. Plus, can a cheap handplane do good work? Can, and should, you build a period piece with the Domino?

Today it seems mindfulness is all the rage, mindful this, mindful that, and even mindful running…well, that's us. But if you've ever wondered what's too this mindfulness, or why in the world you need something else that doesn't fit in your schedule then do we have the show for you! Today we'll be talking with Matt Tenney, business expert, and author of Serve to Be Great: Business Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery and a Boardroom, and author of my favorite new mindfulness book, The Mindfulness Edge: How to Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence Without Adding to Your Schedule. And that's just what I want to talk with Matt about, what's mindfulness, why is it so important, and how in the world we fit it into our days! That plus we'll talk about riding the Poo Bus or the #2, The happiest person alive, and why getting locked in the brig, just may be the greatest gift in the world. Questions and Topics Include: How Matt Tenney was locked in a military brig/prison for nearly 6 years What happened when Matt Tenney was put in solitary confinement in a 6 x 9 cell for a year. How Matt went from suicidal to using his prison time as a positive experience and helping people in business and career for leadership and mindfulness. How he began studying mindfulness What mindfulness practices did he put into place. What it means to be free from thought What inmates were thinking of Matt getting happy How we can each have an effect on the world around us. What was the Boddhisatva vow that Matt Kenney took. What is mindfulness? What is a beginner's mind? Matthew Killingsworth Ted Talk measuring how present people are – and why so many people were mind-wandering How to not be the thinking, and instead witness the thinking What is the concept of ‘4 hours to 4 minutes' How do we begin to stop being our thinking? Why people would choose to shock themselves rather than be alone with themselves for fifteen minutes! What does it mean to look deeply? What's a mini vacation? How we can practice mindfulness without taking additional time Where can we interject mindfulness into our daily lives? Why Matthieu Ricard was considered the ‘happiest man in the world' What is the poo bus or the #2? How to start making the shift away from your thinking to a new default of being open and curious to what is actually happening. Brief Mindfulness Meditation Website where people can go to for his book and gift. Matt Tenney Shows You How to Get the Mindfulness Edge & Rewire Your Mind for Personal Excellence & Leadership - Plus Shares His Prison Solitary Confinement Experience Which Led to a Mindfulness Epiphany! Business | Career | Health | Self-Help | Inspire

Like banter about Scandinavian Expanding table design? You'll love this. Don't like banter about Scandinavian Expanding table design? Its short. With special guest, Matt Kenney of Fine Woodworking.

We chat with Matt Kenney about his 52 Boxes in 52 Weeks project as well as his experiences at Fine Woodworking. This time, with audible audio.

Fine Woodworking contributing author Chris Gochnour sits down with Matt Kenney for a lengthy discussion on his favorite tools, successes and failures as a professional woodworker, and building a desk for the governor of Utah.

Fine Woodworking contributing author Chris Gochnour sits down with Matt Kenney for a lengthy discussion on his favorite tools, successes and failures as a professional woodworker, and building a desk for the governor of Utah.

Mike and Ed break the bad news about the supposed arrest of Matt Kenney before diving into questions on sharpening, workbenches, woodworking clamps, and a whole lot more.

Mike and Ed break the bad news about the supposed arrest of Matt Kenney before diving into questions on sharpening, workbenches, woodworking clamps, and a whole lot more.

Why are molding planes so cool, and where can they outperform a router bit? Plus, Matt Kenney's bogus sick call and questions on everything from workbenches and riving knives, to hand tools and end grain.

Why are molding planes so cool, and where can they outperform a router bit? Plus, Matt Kenney's bogus sick call and questions on everything from workbenches and riving knives, to hand tools and end grain.

Matt Kenney interviews Maine furniture maker and instructor Tim Rousseau on everything from favorite tools and biggest failures, to sage advice for aspiring woodworkers. Plus, your questions on handplanes, card scrapers, sharpening, and a whole lot more!

Matt Kenney interviews Maine furniture maker and instructor Tim Rousseau on everything from favorite tools and biggest failures, to sage advice for aspiring woodworkers. Plus, your questions on handplanes, card scrapers, sharpening, and a whole lot more!

This week Matt Kenney reports live from the showroom floor of the International Woodworker's Fair on new tool and machinery news. Plus, a few tips on getting started in serious woodworking, your questions, and a whole lot more.

This week Matt Kenney reports live from the showroom floor of the International Woodworker's Fair on new tool and machinery news. Plus, a few tips on getting started in serious woodworking, your questions, and a whole lot more.

Matt Kenney reports on his visit to Maine tool makers, Lie-Nielsen. Plus, new Smooth Moves, Tool Bombs, and your woodworking questions answered.

Matt Kenney reports on his visit to Maine tool makers, Lie-Nielsen. Plus, new Smooth Moves, Tool Bombs, and your woodworking questions answered.

Matt Kenney starts a heated debate on the use of flock by box makers. Then it's off to the races as we handle a whole host of questions on rabbet planes, block planes, rabbeting block planes—you name it! Plus, Fine Woodworking's resident reclaimed lumber expert talks shop.

Matt Kenney starts a heated debate on the use of flock by box makers. Then it's off to the races as we handle a whole host of questions on rabbet planes, block planes, rabbeting block planes—you name it! Plus, Fine Woodworking's resident reclaimed lumber expert talks shop.

Matt Kenney fills us in on an annual gathering of period furniture-makers in Colonial Williamsburg and we introduce a brand-new segment we're dubbing "Tool Bombs." Plus, questions on everything from vintage handplanes and bug-infested wood—to basement workshops and handplane micro-bevels.

Matt Kenney fills us in on an annual gathering of period furniture-makers in Colonial Williamsburg and we introduce a brand-new segment we're dubbing "Tool Bombs." Plus, questions on everything from vintage handplanes and bug-infested wood—to basement workshops and handplane micro-bevels.

Learn what all those hyped up horsepower ratings on your favorite power tools really mean in terms of a motor's capability. Plus, questions on workbench tops, kitchen cabinet construction, bent-wood laminations, and more! Plus, Matt Kenney dishes out on his experiences selling commisioned furniture pieces.

Learn what all those hyped up horsepower ratings on your favorite power tools really mean in terms of a motor's capability. Plus, questions on workbench tops, kitchen cabinet construction, bent-wood laminations, and more! Plus, Matt Kenney dishes out on his experiences selling commisioned furniture pieces.

Join us in this episode recorded from Fine Woodworking Live 2013. Our guest is Matt Kenney from Fine Woodworking, but be sure and listen to our interviews after with attendees from the show. For more on this episode or the Modern Woodworkers Association visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com

Milk paint, skill-building projects for hand tool woodworkers, and an interview with Matt Kenney from FWW.

Matt Kenney continues his interview with master woodworker Michael C. Fortune. Then, the crew offers up its go-to guide for legendary workshops and museums every woodworker should have on their bucket list. And as always, we answer your woodworking questions.

Matt Kenney continues his interview with master woodworker Michael C. Fortune. Then, the crew offers up its go-to guide for legendary workshops and museums every woodworker should have on their bucket list. And as always, we answer your woodworking questions.

Matt Kenney searches the internet for vintage woodworking machinery and bites off a bit more than he can chew. Then it's off to the races as we answer your woodworking questions and offer up even more, yes more, handplane 101.

Matt Kenney searches the internet for vintage woodworking machinery and bites off a bit more than he can chew. Then it's off to the races as we answer your woodworking questions and offer up even more, yes more, handplane 101.

Fine Woodworking staffers tackle questions on planers, bandsaws, workbenches, and more. Plus, Matt Kenney gets busted for running staples over a jointer, and we catch some serious flack from an angry listener!

Fine Woodworking staffers tackle questions on planers, bandsaws, workbenches, and more. Plus, Matt Kenney gets busted for running staples over a jointer, and we catch some serious flack from an angry listener!

Asa Christiana, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik wax poetic on what makes them tick as woodworkers, plus, the guys tackle a whole host of sharpening-related questions on Fine Woodworking's biweekly podcast.

Asa Christiana, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik wax poetic on what makes them tick as woodworkers, plus, the guys tackle a whole host of sharpening-related questions on Fine Woodworking's biweekly podcast.

FWW senior editor Matt Kenney decides it's time for an even bigger workbench. Plus, Matt and senior web producer Ed Pirnik go mano-a-mano over differing views on workbench finishes. Plus, your woodworking questions answered!

FWW senior editor Matt Kenney decides it's time for an even bigger workbench. Plus, Matt and senior web producer Ed Pirnik go mano-a-mano over differing views on workbench finishes. Plus, your woodworking questions answered!

Ed Pirnik fills us in on his recent trip to Cuba, with a special focus on furniture lost to the revolution and a house built of Cuban mahogany. Then it's time to address listener questions with Matt Kenney and Mike Pekovich.

Ed Pirnik fills us in on his recent trip to Cuba, with a special focus on furniture lost to the revolution and a house built of Cuban mahogany. Then it's time to address listener questions with Matt Kenney and Mike Pekovich.

Asa Christiana, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik answer your woodworking questions and welcome members of the Modern Woodworkers Association onto the show.

Asa Christiana, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik answer your woodworking questions and welcome members of the Modern Woodworkers Association onto the show.

Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik delve into the murky underworld of vintage tablesaw rehab and have a little fun at the expense of contributing editor Christian Becksvoort. Plus, outtakes from last week's episode of Parks and Recreation featuring FWW contributing editor Christian Becksvoort.

Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik delve into the murky underworld of vintage tablesaw rehab and have a little fun at the expense of contributing editor Christian Becksvoort. Plus, outtakes from last week's episode of Parks and Recreation featuring FWW contributing editor Christian Becksvoort.

Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik answer your woodworking questions. Plus, we investigate the so-called "lethality" of some woodworking chemistry mentioned on an earlier episode.

Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik answer your woodworking questions. Plus, we investigate the so-called "lethality" of some woodworking chemistry mentioned on an earlier episode.

Fine Woodworking art director Mike Pekovich, senior editor Matt Kenney, and senior web producer Ed Pirnik answer your woodworking questions on furniture-building-basics and sharpening. Plus, a controversial debate on the merits of half-blind dovetails.

Fine Woodworking art director Mike Pekovich, senior editor Matt Kenney, and senior web producer Ed Pirnik answer your woodworking questions on furniture-building-basics and sharpening. Plus, a controversial debate on the merits of half-blind dovetails.

Asa Christiana and Matt Kenney answer your woodworking questions and ponder the tech-savvy nature of "tweens."

Asa Christiana and Matt Kenney answer your woodworking questions and ponder the tech-savvy nature of "tweens."

Pekovich and Matt Kenney reflect on lessons-learned from early visits to the lumberyard with special guest, FWW web producer Lisa Morgan.

Pekovich and Matt Kenney reflect on lessons-learned from early visits to the lumberyard with special guest, FWW web producer Lisa Morgan.

Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney answer questions from readers. Plus, Ed Pirnik reveals the sordid behind-the-scenes details of a recent April Fool's video.

Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney answer questions from readers. Plus, Ed Pirnik reveals the sordid behind-the-scenes details of a recent April Fool's video.

Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana is joined by senior editor Matt Kenney, managing editor Mark Schofield, and senior web producer Ed Pirnik in Shop Talk Live's third episode.

Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana is joined by senior editor Matt Kenney, managing editor Mark Schofield, and senior web producer Ed Pirnik in Shop Talk Live's third episode.