Podcasts about Woodworking

David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Lathes, Chickens, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!David Lancaster@david.lancaster.393 on InstagramDavid Lancaster on FacebookDavid Lancaster on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

In this episode, Jason takes on a HUGE commission for the Seattle Seahawks! Mary builds a sea urchin box and illuminates it. Keith runs into a problem with his desk build has a to pivot to a "simpler" project...he's a dead man.Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

ABOUT THE EPISODE:When I first heard about a woodworking apprenticeship as an addiction recovery program, I was skeptical. And then I sat down with Jeremy French, founder of Making Whole in Asheville, North Carolina, and everything I thought I knew about what recovery has to look like got turned on its head. Jeremy got sober at 17 after stolen cars, drug runs to Florida, and a flop house he describes as straight out of a Netflix series. He's been in recovery nearly 30 years, never finished high school, and built one of the most remarkable programs I've come across. A small group of men of all ages build high-end furniture together, share a daily meal, and are never forced to stay. Of the 55 men who've graduated from Making Whole since 2018, 30 of them will tell you they are exactly where they want to be today. That is not a number you hear in this space. I was so intrigued.You'll hear about:Why Jeremy credits drugs with solving nine out of ten problems in his life while he was using, and what that might mean for your childThe two things true in every recovery success story Jeremy has witnessed, without exceptionThe decision his parents made that changed his life more than anything elseWhy stepping back sends a different message than you thinkWhat addiction is actually solving, and why treating it as the problem keeps everyone stuckWhat parents who have lost a child would give anything to do, and what that could mean for you right nowEPISODE RESOURCES: Making Whole websiteThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook   If you're trying to grow to $5-10k/mo with your woodworking or handmade business- steal all the same strategies & systems Zach used to break the $10k/mo barrier - Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/HHA   FREE TRAINING PROGRAM - http://www.zachvaught.com/grow-your-furniture-business   If you're a woodworker doing at least $3k/mo consistently in sales and you're ready to scale to $20k/mo+, you need to apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program. Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/WWBAP   All Zach's top choices that power his business   SHOPIFY - Launch your new woodworking or handmade website today for just $1! It's easy to get started. https://shopify.pxf.io/c/2544769/1061744/13624   INCFILE - Setup your business the right way & in minutes! Be sure to use this link for your discount! - https://incfile.grsm.io/c6ymnwkoo5hv   QUICKBOOKS - Save 30% For 6 Months & Finally Get Your Business Finances In Order - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/qbba/?cid=par_qbppnr_zachvaught9472&gspk=emFjaHZhdWdodDk0NzI&gsxid=YZeRn3iY57Ni   PIPEDRIVE - Follow up with leads, keep track of clients, and close more sales! Try for free for 30 days! - https://aff.trypipedrive.com/fh34hhfppt9k   SIMPLETEXTING - Implement SMS & Text Messaging Marketing Into Your Business Today To Sell More, Make More, & Grow More! Get started for free today. - https://simpletexting.stptnr.net/bvgs1y2ouqwn   LUCID CHARTS - Get Strategic & Plan For Growth. Use These Charts To Map Out Marketing Strategies, Org Charts, Shop Flows, & More! Sign up for free today. - https://try.lucid.co/rhuf1awoigan 

Many of us have been told things about woodworking – or any craft – that simply aren't true. Why are so many myths perpetuated across so many fields? What does it say about us as humans, that we believe these things and repeat them? Today, with the help of our most experienced, authentic, and amazing friend and colleague, Vic Tesolin, we dig deep into some of the biggest myths in our field, why people believe them, and how we can emerge with a healthy sense of skepticism.To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(⁠http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467)⁠Vic is writing a new book all about this topic! Keep an eye out on his website https://victesolinwoodworks.com/ and his instagram https://www.instagram.com/vic_tesolin_woodworks/

On this episode, David Lancaster is our guest. David is an outstanding woodturner and chairmaker working out of his shop in Maine. He has demonstrated at several symposiums hosted by the American Association of Woodturners, and has worked closely with Oneway Manufacturing demonstrating and helping develop their tools. Now retired, David focuses on green woodworking, using hand tools and human-powered machines.David Lancaster@david.lancaster.393 on InstagramDavid Lancaster on FacebookDavid Lancaster on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderLectures at MFA HoustonMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Today we have Tom. He is 40 years old from New Canaan, CT and took his last drink on July 12th, 2024.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help Soberlink – sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus   Happy March! The Café RE theme this month is Mindfulness and Awareness. This key topic helps us build awareness and space, which ultimately gives us the freedom to make different choices beyond drinking. Café RE will feature chats focused on mindfulness. It has been said that the most powerful medicine can't match the power of awareness.   Recovery Elevator is compiling a list of recovery stories and we're going to put them in a book called This is How We Quit. If you want to be part of this book, and submit your story, we'd love to have you. There is no sobriety time requirement so if your saying to yourself, well, I've only been sober 30 days, I can't submit my story, then nonsense. Send an email to info@recoveryelevator.com and you'll get a google form to fill out and submit your story.   [03:56] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares with us a quote from author Brianna Wiest.   "Your new life is going to cost you your old one. It's going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. It's going to cost you relationships and friends. It's going to cost you being liked and understood. It doesn't matter. The people who are meant for you are going to meet you on the other side. You're going to build a new comfort zone around the things that actually move you forward. Instead of being liked, you're going to be loved. Instead of being understood, you're going to be seen. All you're going to lose is what was built for a person you no longer are." [06:25] Paul introduces Tom:   Tom is 40 years old and lives in New Canaan, CT. He is a construction superintendent, is married and they have 5-year-old twins. For fun, Tom enjoys gold, skiing and spending time with his kids.   Tom first drank at age 14 and says he frequently blacked out when he drank going forward. There were multiple legal consequences throughout his late teens and early twenties as his binge drinking continued through college. Around age 21, Tom began using cocaine which enabled him to drink more with less blackouts.   After college, Tom and his friends mainly drank on the weekend. Fast forward a few years and he found himself drinking alone during the week while his friends did not. As time progressed, he would wake up daily and trash talk himself for not being able to stop at just one or two. He felt like Jekyll and Hyde and struggled with that throughout his 30's.   In 2020, Tom's twins were born. He struggled to juggle his drinking life and his family life. His wife was growing frustrated, and Tom wasn't the parent that he had hoped he would be. In spite of this, he never really thought about quitting drinking, but quickly realized moderation didn't work. He knew he would need to quit drinking for himself and not just for his family. His wife was growing frustrated, and Tom knew he would lose everything if he didn't quit.   On June 12th, 2024, Tom was going to start a new job and looked at it as a clean slate. He says quitting was awkward and he began to talk to an alcohol counselor that helped him a lot. Within the first few months Tom felt better physically and able to establish a workout routine which helped him start the day in a better headspace. He started listening to the RE podcast and relating to others' stories. Exercise has become a hobby for Tom. Woodworking is a hobby that has come back for Tom as well, he takes pride in the projects he completes now.   Tom's parting piece of guidance: If you can make it through the first couple of days, and start to see the benefit, it'll get better every day. There'll be bad moments and challenging moments, but don't give up.     Recovery Elevator Remember this is an inside job. It all starts from the inside out. I love you guys.     RE Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes  RE YouTube      

Becky, Holly, Jakob, and Austin talk about books of the 2020s, trends in reading and publishing, our hopes for the future, and a couple of predictions for the next big thing. This reading data: https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2024/federal-data-reading-pleasure-all-signs-show-slump Books mentioned include: Spillover by David Quammen, The Great Influenza by John M. Barry, The Plague by Albert Camus, The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez,  These Precious Days and Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez, The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, There is a Door in This Darkness by Kristin Cash ore, All Fours by Miranda July, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, What Were We Thinking by Carlos Lozada, Surviving Autocracy by Masha Gessen, Just Us by Claudia Rankine, The Trees by Percival Everett, Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette, Intimacies and A Separation by Katie Kitamura, Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe, Ducks by Kate Beaton, The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty, The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, The Most by Jessica Anthony, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, Autocracy Inc by Anne Applebaum, Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal, Doppleganger by Naomi Klein, Detransition, Baby by Torry Peters, Woodworking by Emily St. James, Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan, Diary of a Misfit by Casey Parks, Jesus Wept by Philip Shenon, Romney by McKay Coppins, Motherland by Julia Ioffe, The Gales of November by John U. Bacon, Murderland by Caroline Fraser, King of Kings by Scott Anderson, All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilberty, Challenger by Adam Higginbotham, More Everything Forever by Adam Becker, Red White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca, The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, Wanderhome by Jay Dragon, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, The House in the Cerulean sea by TJ Klune, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, The Women by Kristin Hannah, Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey,  The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Alchemised by SenLinYu, Convent Wisdom by Ana Garriga and Carment Urbita, The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, Berry Song by Michaela Goade, Legendary Frybread Drive-In edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, The Tragedy of True Crime by John J. Lennon, The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne,  We Tell Ourselves Stories by Alissa Wilkinson, Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik, Enshittification by Cory Doctorow, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, Back After This by Linda Holmes, The Caretaker by Ron Rash And authors Patricia Lockwood,  Claire Keegan, Rachel Kushner, Timothy Snyder, Helen Garner, Casey Plett, Mr Beast/James Patterson, Stephen Graham Jones, Silvia Moreno Garcia, and more!

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Drift off with calm bedtime reading that invites sleep and eases insomnia. This calm bedtime reading supports sleep and offers comfort for insomnia as you settle in for the night. Tonight, we gently explore the world of woodworking, from its ancient roots to the careful craft of shaping timber into useful and beautiful objects. You'll learn about traditional tools, evolving techniques, and the quiet satisfaction of working with wood, all while your mind gradually unwinds. Benjamin's steady, soothing cadence guides you through each detail with no whispering, just fact filled, peaceful education designed to help with insomnia, stress, and anxiety. As knowledge replaces racing thoughts, your breathing slows and your body softens into rest. Press play, get comfortable, and let this calm journey into craftsmanship carry you toward deep, restorative sleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Woodworking, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodworking), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to make money woodworking? Today we are breaking down the top woodworking projects that sell, and more importantly, the ones that will completely waste your time and lumber. Whether you are trying to fund your tool habit or start a profitable woodworking business, these are the proven projects you need to be building right now. Plus, we are sharing the week's best tool deals to help you upgrade your shop on a budget!Video version of this episode: https://youtube.com/live/bsOLp36Ss08Top 10 Tool Deals of the Week:I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.  Milwaukee Track Saw - https://acmetools.pxf.io/aOZg3QKlein Workbench - https://acmetools.pxf.io/X4xGJ3Bosch Router Deal - https://acmetools.pxf.io/1G5y4zRYOBI Power Station - https://thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io/aN1joQRYOBI Link Tool Box - https://thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io/B5XOa4Makita Track Saw Deals - https://thetoolnut.sjv.io/DWVOgyDEWALT 60v Miter Saw - https://thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io/6kbP3GDEWALT DWS779 Miter Saw - https://thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io/QYON7xDEWALT PowerStack Battery 2-Pack - https://shoplowes.me/4kQ0bfaDEWALT StealthSonic Shop Vac - https://amzn.to/3ZM0UELKREG Track Saw - https://acmetools.pxf.io/kOQr20Turn Your Woodworking Into Income - Join Free

Alf returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Spokeshaves, Ball & Claw Feet, Newport 9-shell Secretary, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Alf Sharpalfredsharp.com@alfsharp on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

In this episode, Jason talks about his shop flooring woes and $1500 worth of ebony, Mary is desiginging a bookcase and waiting for stained glass repairs and Keith has some troubles with his desk legs and shop heating. Oh, and crap we bought on IG strikes again and we effed some stuff up, as usual.  Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

Are you running your shop on numbers… or on feelings? In this episode, Dominic Rubino interviews Lauren Bourland of Custom Source Woodworking and board member of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). They break down why logic and data must replace emotion when it comes to pricing, labor, and profitability. If you're a cabinet shop owner, remodeler, or trade contractor who feels busy but not as profitable as you should be, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: • Why the AWI Cost of Doing Business Survey matters • The difference between average and high-performing firms • What 17% vs 20%+ net profit really means • How to remove emotion from estimating • Why trade associations help contractors grow faster • The power of benchmarking your numbers This conversation is practical, direct, and focused on what actually works.

We're told the art world is a supportive community, but behind the scenes, is it really? This episode strips away everything to get at the question of openness vs territorialism and defensiveness in the arts, and we have both our perennial favorite Keith Johnson, who makes a living sharing his knowledge, and his brother-in-law, Jet Tamburri, an exceptionally talented and experienced tattoo artist who came up through the school of hard knocks to own his own successful tattoo shop. WHAT. AN. EPIOSDE.To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467) JET's fantastic work:https://www.triadtattoos.com/https://www.instagram.com/triadtattoos/

We are delighted to have Alf Sharp as our guest. Alf specializes in crafting museum-quality custom furniture inspired by 18th- and 19th-century American and European designs.  He is a Cartouche Award winner from The Society of American Period Furniture Makers. So join us for a fascinating look into the career of master furniture maker. Alf Sharpalfredsharp.com@alfsharp on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderLathe Tenoning Tool - Anthony ToolsMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Join our Podcast Community on Patreon!! - www.patreon.com/ThreeSplintersPodcastFor your chance to win awesome prizes every month, be sure to become a Patron. Our giveaways are specifically for our Patrons, and they are automatically enrolled every month. This is our way of saying thank you to all those that support us!Find more of Jason's content here:www.instagram.com/bentswoodworking www.youtube.com/c/bentswoodworking www.bentswoodworking.comFind Sedge's content here:www.instagram.com/sedgetool www.youtube.com/c/sedgetool www.sedgetool.comFind Ronnie's content here:https://www.instagram.com/fultonfinewoodworks/ https://www.youtube.com/@fultonfinewoodworks https://fultonfinewoodworks.com

Sometimes it's the catalyst that leads you to build the business and life you've always wanted. In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Justin Czar of Liberty Lumber Products to explore his journey from working in fencing to establishing a thriving custom woodworking business. Justin shares the pivotal moment that pushed him to start side hustling and eventually transition full-time into woodworking, proving that it's never too late to pursue your passion. You'll hear about the real challenges Justin has faced in the wood industry, including sourcing lumber during supply shortages, navigating the impact of tariffs on materials and pricing, and adapting to economic pressures that affect sales and customer demand. Justin discusses his focus on custom builds and innovative projects, the importance of social media (particularly his successful YouTube channel) in his marketing strategy, and how community engagement through charity events has helped raise significant funds while building local connections. This conversation also covers critical topics like workshop safety, especially following Justin's personal injury experience, the process of sourcing and processing lumber for unique projects, and strategies for increasing local visibility in a competitive market. Justin shares his excitement about future collaborations with local universities and his vision for growing Liberty Lumber Products while staying true to the craft and community values that define his business. Whether you're considering a career change into woodworking, navigating the challenges of sourcing materials and pricing in today's market, or looking for effective marketing strategies to grow your wood business, this episode offers honest insights and practical wisdom from someone who's building success one project at a time. Tune in to discover how passion, perseverance, and community engagement can transform a side hustle into a sustainable woodworking business, and don't forget to follow the Woodpreneur Podcast for more inspiring stories from makers and entrepreneurs in the wood industry. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Liberty Lumber Products 03:01 From Fencing to Woodworking  06:00 Industry Challenges and Sourcing 11:58 Innovative Projects and Safety 18:26 Marketing and Social Media Growth 25:17 Future Goals and Community Engagement The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger  For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io Connect with us at:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork You can connect with Justin at: https://libertylumberproducts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/libertylumberproducts https://www.facebook.com/libertylumberproducts

In this conversation, David Bross shares his unique journey from being a director of photography to woodworking and app development. He discusses the creation of his free iPhone app Digilog, which simulates Kodak film looks, and his philosophy of open-source software and teaching the next generation of filmmakers. David walks us through the technical challenges behind the Digilog app (free in the App Store here), from translating his DaVinci Resolve color grading workflow into code, to navigating Apple's app review process which rejected the app 15 times before approval. He also talks about sourcing rare Kodak CCD sensors to revisit the Digital Bolex project, not as a revival but as a stepping stone toward something bigger: building custom, artisanal cameras shaped by personal needs rather than the technological race. Along the way, he shares a candid take on why he believes modern cameras have reached a point of visual uniformity — and why that's a problem worth solving. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to David Bross and His Journey (03:15) Transition from Filmmaking to Woodworking (04:26) The Creation of Digilog App (06:35) Technical Challenges and Unique Features of Digilog (09:01) OpenGate Recording and Real-Time Processing (10:39) Audio Issues and User Experience (12:45) Film Stocks and Recording Formats (15:02) Anamorphic Lenses and Future Plans (17:54) Community Feedback and Open Source Philosophy (18:53) The Decision to Offer Digilog for Free (20:07) Educating the Next Generation of Filmmakers (21:30) Navigating Technology and Filmmaking Aspirations (23:49) The Changing Landscape of Cinematography (25:48) Reviving the Bolex Project (30:00) Creating Custom Cameras for Personal Needs (34:50) The Quest for Unique Camera Aesthetics (39:12) Harnessing Computational Power in Filmmaking

Marc returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Felder Machines, David Marks & Phil Morley, Marc's design ambitions, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Marc Spagnuolothewoodwhisperer.comthewoodwhispererguild.comtwwstore.com@woodwhiperer on InstagramThe Wood Whisperer on Facebook@woodwhisperer on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

In this episode, Dusty sits down with Thomas Gojkovich, the creator behind Thomas Custom Woodworks, a thriving YouTube channel with over 161,000 subscribers. Thomas shares his incredible journey from being a full-time PE teacher with zero woodworking experience to building a successful online business centered around workshop furniture and woodworking education. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE!  Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Thomas: Thomas is a woodworking content creator who went from zero woodworking experience to building a thriving YouTube channel and online business in just five years. A former full-time PE teacher and continuing personal trainer, Thomas now helps beginner and intermediate woodworkers build professional-quality workshop furniture through his digital plans, YouTube tutorials, and upcoming online course. Connect With Thomas: YouTube Channel /// Woodworking Academy Course

When it comes to charting their career paths, it’s likely most young Singaporeans would opt for white-collared jobs. Hands-on skilled trades? Not so much. Yet, The Straits Times reported in January that a growing number of younger people are choosing to go into traditional skilled trades such as plumbing and landscaping. In this episode of The Usual Place, I speak with two millennials who have chosen not to follow the conventional script and have built businesses with their own hands. Ms Geraldine Goh, 31, is a licensed plumber, who started her own business Agraffe in 2017 after a stint as a facilities management officer at a town council. She was studying mechanical engineering at a university, but dropped out after two years. Meanwhile, Mr Ahmad Alhabshee, 36, started his own furniture company Urban Salvation about 11 years ago. He designs and handcrafts bespoke wooden furniture using sustainably sourced materials. He branched out on his own after he was slighted by a former employer, who judged him for not having enough academic qualifications. What convinced both of them to take on blue-collared work and become their own bosses? What does it mean to go against expectations in a society that still measures success with grades and paper qualifications? Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 The misconceptions of being a female plumber 8:53 Why I dropped out of NTU to work at a town council 12:32 The harsh reality of the furniture business 20:05 30 years of experience vs. a licence 28:35 Why modern men can’t fix a $1 door hinge Follow The Usual Place podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theusualplacepodcast Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN Filmed by: Studio+65 Edited by: Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh and Chen Junyi Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor & Ernest Luis Editorial producers: Elizabeth Law & Lynda Hong Follow The Usual Place Podcast and get notified for new episode drops every Thursday: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX -- #tup #tuptrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we're joined by The Wood Whisperer himself, Marc Spagnuolo. Marc was one of the earliest creators of online woodworking content and instruction, and over the years he's built not just an impressive body of work, but a massive community centered on learning, making, and sharing the craft. This episode is a fun and informative look back, and a look ahead, at what makes Marc the go-to source for online woodworking education…and fart jokes. Check it Out!Marc Spagnuolothewoodwhisperer.comthewoodwhispererguild.comtwwstore.com@woodwhiperer on InstagramThe Wood Whisperer on Facebook@woodwhisperer on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Why do we fear FAILURE when it is the primary way we LEARN and IMPROVE? What is failure, and how do YOU define failure for yourself? Is it when something doesn't work out according to plan or is it when you give up all together? What are some of your biggest failures, and did they become learning moments? How is our self-confidence and ego wrapped up in all of this? Does failure make us feel ashamed and embarrased because we have a certain inflated idea of who we are? Do we emerge from failure more confident, emboldened, and more experienced?We tackle this VERY difficult but illuminating topics with the help of two of the finest, most thoughtful, and most experienced makers in our field, Jimmy Diresta and Bob Clagett. This is an episode you won't want to miss.To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467)

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join Nicky Rod, Nicky Ryan, and Damien Anderson in the Simple Man studio for a mini Q&A, fight predictions, and more.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiC4 :@c4energyhttps://glnk.io/44o9/bjjdamienCode: SIMPLEMANMarek Health:

In this episode, we discuss winter weather, massages, saunas, Jason's hand-routed shop sign, flooring installation challenges and differing approaches to video production, how to overcomplicate projects and crap we bought on Instagram!Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! WTB's new giveaway ends on February 2nd and includes almost $1,000 in valuable prizes. Go to wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway to enter.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore scorps, timber framed shops, and his go-to finishes. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!David Wright@wrightwindsorchairstudio on InstagramWrightwindsors on FacebookSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team.  Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights!To contact us go to: http://allredgroup.comIntro:In this interview, I sit down with Gerry Adams as he shares his multifaceted career journey from mechanical engineering and chemical sales into the elevator industry. Gerry delves into his experiences managing business operations and sales in the elevator sector, highlighting the challenges of transitioning mid-career, the importance of hands-on learning, and the need for high-quality training. Gerry emphasizes the value of technical knowledge to create success, and he encourages newcomers to ask questions and immerse themselves in their work. Check out Gerry's woodworking YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@woodworkingwithgerry

On this week's show, Jason rants about his new shop lights and his embarassing IG purchase, Mary should now be referred to as Professor Tsai and Keith's crazy schedule rages on and he is up to his morsels in brass.Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! WTB's new giveaway ends on February 2nd and includes almost $1000 in valuable prizes. Go to wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway to enter.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

The path to becoming a master woodworker doesn't always start in a workshop. Sometimes it begins on a mountain bike trail during the off-season. In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger welcomes Simon Silver of Simon Silver Designs to explore his remarkable journey from mountain bike athlete to accomplished woodworker and sawmill operator. Simon shares how he discovered woodworking as a hobby during the off-season and how a pivotal class with a skilled mentor accelerated his learning and instilled a detail-oriented mindset that defines his work today. You'll hear about Simon's commitment to creating timeless furniture pieces from urban wood, storm trees, and reclaimed materials, and his sawmill business that sources local redwood logs to provide unique lumber for custom projects. Simon discusses the balance between commissioned work and personal creative projects, the evolution of his business from small pieces to large-scale installations, and the increasing complexity and reward of challenging custom woodworking. This conversation dives into the realities of running a custom woodworking business, including the challenges of job site work, the importance of educating clients about wood movement and natural material characteristics, and the critical skill of learning to say no to projects that don't align with your vision or values. Simon also reflects on maintaining passion for the craft when business demands threaten to overshadow creative fulfillment, and his plans to create personal pieces that reignite his love for woodworking. Whether you're a woodworker navigating the transition from hobby to business, interested in sustainable wood sourcing and urban lumber, or looking for insights on balancing commercial success with creative satisfaction, this episode offers honest wisdom from someone who's built a thriving woodworking business while staying true to his craft. Tune in to discover how perseverance, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn can transform a passion into a sustainable livelihood, and don't forget to follow the Woodpreneur Podcast for more inspiring stories from makers and craftspeople. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Simon Silver 01:00 Simon's Journey from Mountain Biking to Woodworking 03:58 The Importance of Mentorship in Woodworking 08:31 Exploring Custom Projects and Personal Interests 10:05 Proud Achievements in Custom Furniture 12:10 Challenges of Working with Wood 16:01 The Sawmill Business and Sourcing Logs 20:53 Urban Wood and Sustainability 24:29 Navigating Challenges in Custom Work 29:52 Maintaining Passion in Woodworking 34:14 How to Reach Simon Silver for Projects The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger  For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io Connect with us at:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork You can connect with Simon at: www.simonsilverdesigns.com https://www.instagram.com/simonsilverdesigns https://www.facebook.com/simonsilverdesigns/

Eric Brokvist is a great supporter of the maker community, and we talk about his unique creative journey! This includes a dad who explored many creative skills and techniques, and Eric has just continued on that path. Along the way we visit music and theater. drawing and the outdoors, including a couple of boats! I mention the Working Hands Podcast, Make What you Fear challenge and it looks like Eric is in!Check out Eric on Instagram. Photo credit: Mark Adams Pictures

What is a house to you? An investement? A place that offers shelter to keep your belongings while you figure out where to move next? or is it something MORE? A symbol of family, a collection of rooms and objects where entire lives of family members have been lived, objects that have been with us through some of the best time and also our worst. Today we take on the question of WHAT IS A HOME REALLY, and how does that impact how we fix it and work to improve the home. Do we do it ourselves or do we hire out the work? What about the quality of materials we use for it?To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467)

On this episode, we're excited to welcome David Wright as our guest. David is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor working out of his shop in western Maine. He has been making traditional Windsor chairs since 1987, with his work held in many private collections and featured in gallery exhibitions throughout the U.S. Over the past 35 years, David has also taught Windsor chairmaking to countless students, including Greg Pennington. Check it out!David Wright@wrightwindsorchairstudio on InstagramWrightwindsors on FacebookSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

I was a guest on the podcast Woodworking is Bullsh*t recently so I thought I would share it on here! It was such a fun time and a great conversation. I definitely recommend taking a look at their podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@UCUdzaY_Jzjt09b9xLpg0T6g https://www.instagram.com/woodworkingisbs/

I was a guest on the podcast Woodworking is Bullsh*t recently so I thought I would share it on here! It was such a fun time and a great conversation. I definitely recommend taking a look at their podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@UCUdzaY_Jzjt09b9xLpg0T6g https://www.instagram.com/woodworkingisbs/

Glen returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore hacksaws, planes, Gothic English Windsor settee, and "your point of difference". Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Glen Rundellrundellandrundell.com.au@glenrundellchairmaker on Instagramlosttradesfair.com.au@losttrades on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

In this week's solo episode, I recapped the most popular story and edition from last year, plus shared new good vibes about returning tribal land, safer design for women, inclusive recognition for same-sex couples, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:California returns 17,000 tribal acresWorld's first disabled dog park thrivesSouth Korean census finally recognizes same-sex couplesDOT backs advanced female crash test dummyBABES Act wins real travel protectionsGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Read Emily St. James' novel Woodworking about a sweet teacher-student friendship. It's a great, easy read with good vibes and interesting characters.  Read the Stories.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch 5 Things Live on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

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Why do so many of us LIMIT what we're capable of ? How many of these limitations are self-imposed vs. the result of economic pressure to make a living? Do we get more hesitant to explore as we get older? We often describe ourselves as one thing; I'm a woodworker, I'm a painter, I'm metal worker, etc. However back in the renaissance, it was COOL to know poetry, have a deep understanding of math and science, to paint, draw, sculp, act, to dive into philosophy, what we now refer to today a “Renaissance Man or Woman".In today's episode, we have on a true renaissance man Jeff Hein, who you may know as an incredibly skilled and famous portrait artist painter, however it goes much deeper than that. Jeff also pursues textiles and costume design, woodworking, metal working, engraving, leather working, and leads us through a fascinating discussion on this topic of why we pigeonhole ourselves vs. branching out and exploring.Jeff has his own amazing podcast here (The Undraped Artist): https://www.youtube.com/@theundrapedartistJeff's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_artTo watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467)

On this episode, we're joined by Australian chairmaker Glen Rundell. Glen is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor working out of his shop in Tylden, Australia. He has been featured in numerous publications and is the co-founder of the Lost Trades Fair; an annual event that celebrates craftsmanship and skilled manual work across Australia. And perhaps most importantly, Lost Trades has just introduced three new custom beers.Glen Rundellrundellandrundell.com.au@glenrundellchairmaker on Instagramlosttradesfair.com.au@losttrades on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are deep diving into their top reads of 2025. This year, they alternate between reads and superlatives. From best Cheeto chapters to books that made them uncomfortable, the year had some amazing books and experiences. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  1:35 - Ad For Ourselves 1:54 - NYT Article about book podcasts "Seven Podcasts for Bookworms" 2:27 - Currently Reading Patreon 5:23 - Some Stats From Our Reading Lives 7:07 - 68% of reads were backlist (Kaytee) 7:38 - Kaytee read 230 books 7:59 - Meredith read 127 books 8:54 - 64% female/36%male authors (Meredith) 9:09 - Average rating of 4.1 (Meredith) 10:53 - 44% Kindle, 13% audiobook, poetry 4% of total reads, 17% nonfiction (Meredith) 12:28 - 22% romance, 20% fantasy, 14% as literary (Kaytee) 14:34 - 32% authors revisited, library serendipity #1 recommendation source followed by Elizabeth Barnhill, Roxanna and Betsie Ikenberry (Meredith) 16:13 - Katie Proctor #1 recommendation source, followed by the indie press list, libro. Fm, and Meredith (Kaytee) 17:55 - Berkeley and Random House biggest publishing houses, followed by Harper, William Morrow, Atria and Flatiron Books (Kaytee) 18:21 - Minotaur, Atria and Random House biggest publishing houses (Meredith) 19:57 - Our Top 10 Reads of 2025 20:27 - Superlative #1: Book or books you will recommend most from this year? 20:39 - A Rebellion of Care by David Gate (Kaytee) 21:20 - So Far Gone by Jess Walter (Meredith) 23:25 - The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark (Meredith #10) 24:08 - You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith (Kaytee #10) 24:28 - Awake by Jen Hatmaker 24:30 - I Thought It Would Be Better Than This by Jessica Turner 25:30 - Superlative #2: Which book would be hardest to shelve in the library? 25:51 - Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop (Meredith) 26:02 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 27:01 - My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows (Kaytee) 27:55 - Royal Gambit by Daniel O'Malley (Meredith #9) 29:32 - Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Kaytee #9) 30:31 - Superlative #3: The book we wanted to throw across the room 30:38 - Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Meredith) 32:23 - Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown (Kaytee) 33:11 - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 33:57 - A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos (Meredith #8) 35:53 - My Friends by Fredrik Backman (Kaytee #8) 37:16 - Superlative #4: The book that made you the most uncomfortable 37:29 - Eager by Ben Goldfarb (Kaytee) 38:57 - Sandy Hook by Eilzabeth Williamson (Meredith) 40:25 - Forensics by Val McDermid (Meredith #7) 41:52 - Forensics by Val McDermid (Blackwells edition) 42:24 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver (Kaytee #7) 42:52 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 43:42 - Superlative #5: The best picture book that you read aloud this year 44:15 - No, David! By David Shannon (Meredith) 45:07 - The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith and Leo Espinosa (Kaytee) 46:35 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Meredith AND Kaytee #6) 47:33 - CR Season 7: Episode 46 49:09 - Superlative #6: The best audiobook experience 49:23 - Woodworking by Emily St. James (Kaytee) 50:19 - This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (Meredith) 51:38 - North Sun by Ethan Rutherford (Meredith #5) 52:53 - This Changes Everything by Tyler Merritt (Kaytee #5) 53:01 - I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt 54:31 - Superlatives #7: Longest and shortest book read this year 54:46 - A Little Daylight Left by Sarah Kay (Meredith shortest) 55:03 - The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan (Meredith longest) 55:34 - The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman (Kaytee shortest, amazon link) 55:53 - These Truths by Jill Lepore (Kaytee longest) 56:20 - The Stand by Stephen King 57:16 - The Unseen World by Liz Moore (Meredith #4) 57:25 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 58:50 - This is Happiness by Niall Williams (Kaytee #4) 59:57 - Superlative #8: Best book outside your wheelhouse 1:00:09 - The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan (Meredith) 1:01:07 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Kaytee) 1:01:30 - Erasure by Percival Everett 1:01:32 - A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat 1:03:34 - The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison (Meredith #3) 1:07:15 - Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa (Kaytee #3) 1:07:31 - Pride by Ibi Zoboi 1:08:56 - Superlative #9: Your favorite new to you author 1:09:08 - Swordheart by T. Kingfisher (Meredith) 1:09:31 - Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood (Meredith) 1:09:48 - Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope (Kaytee) 1:10:12 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope 1:11:03 - Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito (Meredith #2) 1:12:37 - Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar (Kaytee #2) 1:14:07 - Superlative #10: The most milkshake book/cheeto chapter book you read this year 1:14:50 - The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara (Meredith, Blackwell's link) 1:14:57 - All Her Fault by Andrea Mara 1:15:53 - The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (Meredith) 1:16:35 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (Kaytee) 1:18:14 - Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hockhauer (Meredith #1) 1:20:57 - Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (Kaytee #1) 1:23:13 - book print etsy shop Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is our annual visit to Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas. 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On this week's show, we do a little recap of 2025...talk about our favorite projects and experiences, crap we bought on IG and what we effed up in the shop. And we discuss our hopes and asssspirations for 2026!Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend!Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all three LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

Diane returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore rasps & spokeshaves, Ursula von Rydingsvard, and a large hanging art piece. Check it Out!Diane Deerydianedeery.com@diane.deery on InstagramDiane Deery on FacebookMember of InLiquidEpisode Links:Hill School Student ProjectsUrsula von RydingsvardSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

On this episode we welcome Diane Deery as our guest. Diane is an art instructor at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where she teaches woodworking and photography. An accomplished artist in her own right, Diane is also a dedicated educator inspiring the next generation of artists and craftspeople. This is a fun and informative conversation you won't want to miss. Check it out!Diane Deerydianedeery.com@diane.deery on InstagramDiane Deery on FacebookMember of InLiquidEpisode Links:Hill School Student ProjectsProject Farm YouTube ChannelKeystone WoodturnersSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

On this week's show, Jason talks about the pregress on his new shop build out, Keith has screwed himself again by working on 2 (well actually 3) projects at the same time and Mary needs to take a break from house DIy and is moving on to a very emotional build.  Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! **WTB Woodworking has a new JET giveaway that includes sweet benchtop lather with variable speed and reverse! The link for the giveaway will be: https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway , so go sign up and win yourself some sweet kit! DEADLINE is December 19th at MIDNIGHT ET! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking new store at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend!Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all three LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

In Episode 213, Sarah and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) wrap up the year with the Best Books of 2025 Genre Awards. They reveal their Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, they share the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Member Community. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements The 2026 Reading Tracker is out! This year brings upgraded features across the board — including NEW average star rating and 5-star book tracking for every stat on the Dashboard — plus an updated Lite Tracker for those who prefer a streamlined version. Both Trackers are ONLY available to paid Patreon or Substack subscribers ($7/month) and is no longer sold separately. To avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from the Patreon website (mobile or desktop). Join our Patreon Community (here) OR become a Substack Paid Member (here)! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2025 — including top episodes based on download stats. A brief overview of Sarah's and Chrissie's 2025 year in reading. Their favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Member Community's picks. 2025 Genre Awards [12:39] Sarah The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:45]  The Favorites by Layne Fargo (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [16:32]  The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:13]  One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [23:48]  The Compound by Aisling Rawle (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:47]  August Lane by Regina Black (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:03]  The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:54]  Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:36] This American Woman by Zarna Garg (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:00] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [52:59] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [54:44]  Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [56:29] Next of Kin by Gabrielle Hamilton (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [1:00:10]  The Elements by John Boyne (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:03:10] Chrissie Fox by Joyce Carol Oates (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:42]  Joy Moody Is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:36]  Marble Hall Murders (Susan Ryeland, 3) by Anthony Horowitz (2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org  [21:39]  The Pretender by Jo Harkin (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [25:51]  What We Can Know by Ian McEwan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:28]  To Clutch a Razor (Curse Bearer, 2) by Veronica Roth (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:39]  The Love Haters by Katherine Center (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [37:03]  These Heathens by Mia McKenzie (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [43:31]  The Zorg by Siddarth Kara (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:11]  Misbehaving at the Crossroads by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:09] A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:38]  Awake in the Floating City by Susanna Kwan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[55:11] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [57:16]  Future Boy by Michael J. Fox (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:01:23]  Reports of His Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated by James Goodhand (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:06:07]  SBL Member Community The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:43] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [19:02] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:52]  Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:21] The Compound by Aisling Rawle (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:28]  The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:23]  One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:39] Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:57] Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:15] Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:17] Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:19] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:22] Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:24] So Far Gone by Jess Walter (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:27] This American Woman by Zarna Garg (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:28] Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:20] Ordinary Time by Annie Jones (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [52:32] Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:31]  Among Friends by Hal Ebbott (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [59:25] Awake by Jen Hatmaker (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:02:33] Other Books Mentioned Leaving by Roxana Robinson (2024) [13:51]  Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) [15:35]  Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) [15:58]  Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) [16:09]  The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [16:11] Dream State by Eric Puchner (2025) [16:13] Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne (2023) [17:45]  Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (2025) [18:46]  Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (2025) [18:56]  The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham (2025) [19:18] Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (2025) [19:23] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (2023) [21:28]  The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark (2025) [23:03] The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman (2025) [23:07]   Dead Money by Jakob Kerr (2025) [23:13] The Boomerang by Robert Bailey (2025) [23:15]   We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (2017) [24:09]  Tell Me an Ending by Jo Harkin (2022) [26:03] What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown (2025) [26:55] Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) [27:06]   The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis (2025) [27:12] Isola by Allegra Goodman (2025) [28:13]  Merge by Grace Walker (2025) [31:35] The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve (2025) [31:43]  Sunrise on the Reaping by Susanna Collins (2025) [31:48] Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (2025) [31:01] The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker (2025) [32:05] When Among Crows by Veronica Roth (2024) [33:05]  Katabasis by R. F. Kuang (2025) [34:23] Babel by R. F. Kuang (2022) [34:36] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (2023) [34:37] A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (2025) [34:49] The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (2024) [34:54] Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [34:58] The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (2025) [35:05] Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab (2025) [35:31] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (2023) [36:49] The Favorites by Layne Fargo (2025) [38:54]  The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones (2025) [40:30] Hungerstone by Kat Dunn (2025) [40:37] We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad (2025) [40:42] The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig (2025) [41:19] Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker (2025) [41:30] When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi (2025) [44:56] The Wager by David Grann (2023) [47:34]  Replaceable You by Mary Roach (2025) [49:04] The Gales of November by John U. Bacon (2025) [49:11] Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (2025) [51:58] All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert (2025) [52:08] Awake by Jen Hatmaker (2025) [52:24] Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre (2025) [52:28] One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad (2025) [52:49] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [53:22] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) [54:21] Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo (2025) [54:27] Woodworking by Emily St. James (2025) [56:16] Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (2025) [58:57] The Elements by John Boyne (2025) [59:15]   Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (2025) [59:49] My Friends by Fredrik Backman (2025) [59:51] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [1:05:51] James by Percival Everett (2024) [1:08:07]  Top Podcast Episodes Ep. 199: Best Books of 2025 (So Far) with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 185: Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 205: Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 192: Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 198: Best of Thrillers with Anderson McKean of Page & Palette (@PagePalette) Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (author of Broken Country) Ep. 187: State of the Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt (@KathMSchmidt), author of the Publishing Confidential Substack Ep. 208: Best of Narrative Nonfiction with Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop (@FabledBookshop)

This week's listener tales are WILD. Jaime kicks things off with a terrifying brush with sleep paralysis during a health scare — or was it something else entirely? Stephanie brings us a woodworking ghost. Sam from Ohio's basement is basically a ghost hostel, packed with story after story. Vanessa shares her mom's chilling psychic premonition possibly connected to the Green River Killer and a disgusting office bathroom ghost. And Katrina's daughter keeps seeing spirits… plus there's a truly haunted-as-hell Las Vegas suite you'll want to avoid forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's time to clear the docket and Friend of the Court Nick Offerman(Parks and Recreation, Death By Lightning) is here to help! Should one bring a whole, uncut watermelon to a party? Is polyurethane better than a wood oil finish? Is walnut an overused wood? Nick helps settle these cases and much more, including the question that rocks this Court: IS KETCHUP GOOD ON FRENCH TOAST?Nick's newest book Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery is out NOW wherever you get books! And you can see him on DEATH BY LIGHTNING now on Netflix.New JJHo merch for the holidays and Cozy Season is available at MaxFunStore.com! Don't miss out on a chance to get your RIGHT or WRONG caps, the PURE JUSTICE SMELL candle, and your COZY GOTH comfy clothes!Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!