ShopNotes Podcast
The ShopNotes Podcast brings the camaraderie of the workshop straight to your ears. Each week, hosts John Doyle, Logan Wittmer, and Phil Huber-editors from the renowned Woodsmith, Popular Woodworking, and ShopNotes magazines-pull up a stool for an unscripted chat about their current projects. You’ll hear the real lessons learned from mistakes and successes, along with personal shop stories that resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up a tool. This isn't just theory; it's the applied craft, discussing techniques, tools, and materials in practical terms. The conversation often delves into behind-the-scenes news and developments from the wider woodworking community, offering a unique perspective from seasoned professionals. Regular segments feature deep-dive interviews with other experts and thoughtful answers to listener-submitted questions, making the dialogue a two-way street. Produced by Active Interest Media, this podcast is a natural extension of the magazines, designed to inform and inspire your next build while keeping you company at the bench. Whether you're a seasoned furniture maker or just getting started with hand tools, the hosts' accessible, experienced voices provide a steady stream of ideas and honest shop talk.
Episodes
ShopNotes Podcast E043: Woodworking Insurance
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil, and John discuss the topic of property and liability insurance for yourself or workshop. Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity, so accidents and disasters…
ShopNotes Podcast 42: What's Phil Working On?
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and the guys give an update on some of the recent projects they have been working on.
ShopNotes Podcast 041: Bucket List Projects
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil and John talk about some of the projects and woodworking techniques that they have on their wish list.
ShopNotes Podcast E040: "Vegan" Woodworking
In this episode of the ShopNotes, Logan, Dillon, and Phil discuss the idea of only working with softwoods and both the challenges and positives of this endeavor.
ShopNotes Podcast E039: If It's Not Wood, What Is It?
In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan and Phil discuss using materials other than wood. Plus, some of the traditional and non-traditional tools that they like to keep handy in the shop for special circums…
ShopNotes Podcast E038: Anniversary Woodworking Tools
On this episode, the hosts, John, Logan and Phil talk about an upcoming anniversary and what tool they would put on a short list to celebrate. The guys also discuss what projects they've built to celebrate big events fro…
ShopNotes Podcast E037: Improvisational Woodworking
When you're designing and building woodworking projects sometimes you have to improvise and change things on the fly. On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil discuss when you have to deviate from…
ShopNotes Podcast E036: The Extemporaneous Episode
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast brought to you by GarrettWade.com, John, Logan, and Phil all get back together for the first time in a couple weeks to do a little freestyle discussion on Logan's current side hus…