Ep. 135 | Gotta Have That Fire Barrier, Mary!

Ep. 135 | Gotta Have That Fire Barrier, Mary!

Author: Keith Johnson January 23, 2026 Duration: 1:10:41
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.

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You'll find Shop Sounds Podcast in the sawdust-covered corner where woodworking meets casual conversation. Hosted by Keith Johnson (the voice behind @KJSawdust) and featuring Jason Hibbs from @BourbonMoth, this isn't a step-by-step instructional series. Instead, it captures the meandering, often hilarious discussions that happen naturally when two passionate makers are hanging out in the workshop. The "about nothing" description is a playful nod to the show's organic flow, where topics can drift from the nuances of a hand plane technique to life stories, project failures, and the simple philosophy found in creating things with your hands. Each episode feels like you've pulled up a stool in the shop, listening in on a genuine exchange between friends who happen to be deeply knowledgeable about the craft. It’s a podcast for anyone who appreciates the sound of a well-tuned table saw as much as the easy laughter that follows a good story. For Keith and Jason, the background hum of machinery is just the soundtrack to a wider conversation about the hobbies and small joys that shape a life. Tune in when you want the company of fellow enthusiasts without the pressure of a formal lesson.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Ep. 129 | D***h Would Be Easier Than This [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:36
The prodigal daughter returns! Mary Tsai from Kodamari Design signed a contract to be part of the podcast for the remainder of 2025, so she slides into the studio to join the ShopSounds shenanigans on her own free will.…
Ep. 128 | My Hot Tub Tried to Kill Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:42
The mics are live and the boys have been busy. Keith is ALMOST done his floating cabinets collab with Paul Jasper from Copper Pig, but has all kinds of things to share that he f**ked up. Jason bails on the Festool/Rubio…
Ep. 127 | Flying Endgrain and Gappy Tails [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:43
Well, we're back for another riveting eposide. Keith continues working on his floating cabinet collab with Paul Jasper from Copper Pig, but is continuing the work back in his shop, on his own. Which usually means that pr…
Ep. 126 | The Curious Case of Bunted Legs (and other stuff) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:49
We are back on our shave horses giving you the most mediocre content we can muster. Keith is working on a new collab with Paul Jasper from Copper Pig Fine Woodworking and is running into designs issues...as usual. Jason…
Ep. 125 | Sorry, Mary...for real... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:30
We are so excited to have our dear friend, Mary Tsai from Kodamari Design, join us for this episode! Yes, she is the "Sorry, Mary" Mary! She is a retired architect and now an AI designer, furniture designer, furniture ma…
Ep. 124 | Finger Toes and Skirtboard Woes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:00
Well, this one gets hot and sweaty! Keith nearly dies from heatstroke installing his mother's new TV console and Jason tries to figure out how he's going to build a set of stairs in his small shop. And a new "Crap We Bou…
Ep. 123 | White Oak Stairway to Heaven...or... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:39
Jason has finally made it back to the states! He fills us in on his European vacation and what's next up at the cabin renovation and Keith updates us on his TV console and the translucent stone cabinet.Be sure to check o…
Ep. 122 | Wham Bam Glue Lam and La España [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:17
Hola! Jason is in Spain with JKatz Moses, so the audio is a bit malnourished, but the discussion will still blow your hair back. Back in the states, Keith struggles with yet another "quick project" as he screws multiple…
Ep. 121 | Kentucky Fried Mudders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:55
And they're off! Jason whoops it up at the Kentucky Derby and the Ford truck plant with his best gal and Keith sets off his SawStop...again.Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS…
Ep. 120 | Liquified Bologna and Doing it by Hand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:42
Let's ride! It's been a month since our last recording, so there was a lot to talk about. Jason is moving into the cabin and did an entire project by hand?!?! Say it ain't so! Keith had glue troubles and struggled, yet a…