MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
The Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast brings to you in-depth interviews with woodworkers of note in our community - from outstanding hobbyists to award winning, international woodworkers. We also bring to you a bit of woodworking news and other items of note. And we wrap things up with our fortnightly beer recommendations. Whether you are a hand-tool, powertool, or hybrid woodworker, we think you will find something of interest in every episode.
Episodes
635 episodes
MWA 385 - Aspen Golan and the 5 Ways
Aspen Golann joins us again to talk about the 5 Ways you can make it in woodworking. This is a fascinating discussion on the strategies Aspen uses to further her career as an artist and woodworker. Check it out!
MWA384 - Aspen Golann Interview
Aspen Golann joins us to talk about all the incredible projects she is working on. From the Chairmaker's Toolbox project, to classes, residencinces, and those fabulous brushes. There's much to learn from an outstanding artist, humanitarian and ...
MWA383 - Nick Carruthers answers the 5 Questions
Nick joins us again to answers the 5 Questions. Find out why a digital caliper is his best friend, and the Wood Whisperers' influences on his work. Check it out!
MWA 382 - Nick Carruthers Interview
Nick Carruthers, The Grain Doctor joins us to talk about his epic shop move. He's a MD by day and an old iron aficionado by night...and weekends. Find out why Harbor Freight is your new best friend. Check it out!
MWA381 - Emmet Van Driesche: 5 Questions
Emmet joins us again to answer the 5 Questions. We cover everything from how a girlfriend introduced him to spoon carving, to the value of effort and ego. Check it out!
MWA380 - Emmet Van Driesche Interview
Master spoon carver Emmet Van Driesche joins us on this episode to talk about Christmas Tree farming, wood sculptures, book and magazine publishing, podcasting, and of course, spoon carving. This is a fascinating discussion with a truly talente...
MWA379 - Mike Powers
On this episode, Mike Powers (@turningsawdustintogroceries on IG) joins us to talk his recent shop fire. This episode has a number of takeaways that can make all of our shops a safer place. But it's not all doom and gloom, Mike also give us som...
MWA378 - Ben Strano
The one and only Ben Strano joins us on this episode. He gives us a peek behind the curtain at Fine Woodworking Magazine, Shop Talk Live, etc. Also, find out why he's "The" furniture repair guy...except during the holidays. Check it...
MWA377 - Brian Brazil CCCLXIII
Brian Brazil returns to recapture the most frequent guest title from his arch nemesis Wilbur Pan. We have a fantastic and fun conversation that ranges from small scale furniture to plane tills to wwing guilds. There's also a little sports talk,...
MWA376 - Crew Show
On this episode, its just us talking woodworking. We have some first takes on new offerings from Blue Spruce, Crucible, Sinopia Milk Paint, Woodpeckers, a great discussion on Shapers, and interesting experiences during the Thanksgivings h...
MWA375 - David Douyard and the 5 Class Takeaways
David Douyard returns to discuss the 5 things he wants students to get from his classes. This is an interesting conversation about what you can expect from one of his classes, as well as, a peak into his teaching style. Check it out!
MWA374 - David Douyard
David Douyard joins us again on this episode. We talk about what he's been up to, an interesting collaboration he has going on, and full rundown on his upcoming chair classes for 2022. Check it out!
MWA373 - Meredith Hart answers the 5 Questions
Meredith Hart returns to answer the 5 Questions. It a fascinating conversation about inspiration of clients, tools, owls, and the vagaries of internet. Check it out!
MWA372 - Meredith Hart Interview
Meredith Hart joins us to talk about her fascinating career as a professional furniture maker. From North Bennet Street School to North Carolina - her journey in the craft has many twists and turns, but the results are outstanding. Check ...
MWA371 - Blake Loree answers the 5 Questions
Blake Loree returns to the show to answer the 5 Questions. From coffee to Grandpa, Blake nails the 5 Questions. Check it out!
MWA370 - Blake Loree
Blake Loree drops by to talk about his new shop and chairmaking school located in Waco, Texas. We talk about building the new shop, upcoming classes, and his journey into chairmaking. Check it out!
MWA369 - Wilbur Pan XLII
Wilbur Pan returns to the podcast with all the Japanese tool goodness you could want from one show. He also tell us about a great opportunity to participate in a series of online classes from him and others on advantages and use of Japanese too...
MWA368 - Kyle Kidwell answers the 5 Questions
Kyle Kidwell of Kidwell Fabrications returns to answer the 5 Questions...from baseball bats to Minimax. Check it out!
MWA367 - Kyle Kidwell
On this episode we visit with Kyle Kidwell of Kidwell Fabrications - an outstanding custom furniture maker, chairmaker and designer located in Portland, Maine (through a circuitous route involving the Guggenheim Museum). Check it out!
MWA366 - Texas Woodworking Festival 2021
On this special episode of the MWA Podcast, Kyle interviews attendees and exhibitors of the 2021 Texas Woodworking Festival. It was a great event, and we got some great interviews. Check it out!
MWA365 - Gary Rogowski
Outstanding furniture maker and instructor Gary Rogowski joins us again to talk about his plans in moving to a smaller studio and focusing on his online Mastery Program. Gary's woodworking skills may only be eclipsed by his storytelling. So joi...
MWA364 - Courtney Starr answers the 5 Questions
Courtney Starr (@starrwoodworks) returns to answer the 5 Questions. Learn about his mind over matter skills, and his disdain for...Check it out!
MWA363 - Courtney Starr
On this episode, Courtney Starr (@starrwoodworks) joins us in a fantastic conversation about his journey in the craft, new "to us" vernacular chair forms, and his always hip content...does "hip" date me? Check it out!