MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst Language: English Episodes: 50
Grab a cold one and pull up a stool in the shop. MWA Podcast-Woodworking Conversations is where hosts Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, and Brian Obst gather to talk shop in the most genuine sense. The heart of this podcast lies in its long-form, meandering interviews with a wide range of woodworkers, from dedicated hobbyists whose projects fill their homes to internationally recognized professionals whose work defines the craft. These aren't quick tips, but full conversations that dig into philosophy, mistakes, creative processes, and the personal stories behind the work. Each episode also weaves in relevant news from the woodworking world, discussing new tools, techniques, and community events that matter to practitioners. True to its workshop roots, every session concludes with a fortnightly beer recommendation, offering a fitting end to the discussion. No matter your preferred method-hand tools, power tools, or a blend of both-this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful conversation among friends who share a deep passion for making things with wood. It’s a regular dose of camaraderie and insight for anyone who finds solace and challenge at the workbench.
Episodes
MWA624 - Joe Bass & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:38
Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore combo machines, letter carving, wood you can't find in Texas, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Joe Bass joebassworkshop.com@joerobertbass on InstagramWW…
MWA623 - Jon Joffe & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:22
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore CNC machines, dust collection, Dogwood, Hawthorn, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Jon Joffe jonjoffetoolworks.co@jonjoffe on InstagramWWing News Mirka…
MWA622 - Gary Rogowski at Handworks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:02
We’re excited to welcome back Gary Rogowski as our guest. Gary will be an exhibitor at Handworks in a couple of days. He is also an award winning furniture maker, author, educator, Director of The Northwest Woodworking S…
MWA621 - Mark Hicks in the House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:20
On this episode we are going to be catching up with a former cohost of the podcast, Mark Hicks. Mark will also be an exhibitor at Handworks. And you can probably find most of us in and around his Plate 11 booth. Join us…
MWA620 - Joe Bass Returns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
On this episode we are going to be catching up with a great friend of the show, Joe Bass. Joe is an outstanding woodworker, chairmaker, and artist. And he will be attending both Handworks and the Texas Woodworking Festiv…
MWA619 - Jon Joffe: Toolmaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:28
We’re excited to have Jon Joffe back as our guest. Jon is an accomplished tool maker, woodworker, and hand tool enthusiast. We talk about his new Marking Gauge, tool making, Handworks, and more. It's fun and informative…
MWA618 - Wilbur Pan at Handworks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:46
On this episode we are going to be catching up Wilbur Pan. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker, and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. He will be demonstrating those tools and techniques at the upcomin…
MWA617 - Peter Follansbee & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:56
Peter returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore axes, Hungarian riven beech furniture, Drew Langsner, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Peter Follansbee Follansbee’s Substackpeterfollansbee-joiner.co…
MWA616 - Peter Follansbee & the 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:06
We’re excited to have the one and only Peter Follansbee as our guest. Peter is an outstanding furniture and chairmaker primarily focusing on 17th century furniture from New England. He has just released a new book with L…
MWA615 - David Douyard & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:23
David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore workshop upgrades, finishing, steam bending, Yale Furniture Study, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! David Douyard daviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardc…