Best Carver Samuel Podcasts (2024)

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Wellbeing in Woodworking with Samuel Alexander 1:03:34

6M ago1:03:34

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In this episode, I speak with @SamuelAlexandershapes. Samuel talks about how he initially came to carving through seeking help dealing with depression. Something clicked, and it has since become a strong positive influence in his life. He spent many years learning and eventually teaching at the @LondonGreenwood. He is creating beautiful objects wit…

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S. 3, Ep. 9: Cathedral by Raymond Carver 43:40

6M ago43:40

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Connecticut, 1983: In a strained marriage, a narrow-minded, prejudiced man- and his wife- host the wife’s former coworker for the night. Their guest is a blind man, and that’s the last person in the world this man wants to host... until the blind man opens the sighted man’s eyes for the first time in his life. Cast (in speaking order): BRYAN CRANST…

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S. 3, Ep. 8: A Bush League Hero by Edna Ferber 22:38

6M ago22:38

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The Midwest, 1912: Ivy Keller is on summer vacation and bored limp. Until her father takes her to a baseball game. What ensues is a love triangle between Ivy’s father wanting the best for her, the star baseball pitcher and Ivy, and Ivy’s love of the game. Cast (in speaking order): ALLISON JANNEY as The Narrator ED O'NEILL as Pa Keller TAYLOR MISIA…

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S. 3, Ep. 7: The Swimmer by John Cheever 34:48

6M ago34:48

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The Suburbs, 1964: Neddy Merrill is lounging poolside at a friend’s party, gin in hand, when a genius thought materializes in his mind. He’s going to swim home! His ensuing pilgrimage across the familiar neighborhood swimming pools- a symbol of everything right in his life- leads him back to his own house, where everything has gone so wrong. Cast …

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S. 3, Ep. 6: Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street by Herman Melville 53:10

7M ago53:10

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New York City, 1853: An elderly lawyer reflects on an employee he had thirty years prior, and the havoc that his passive resistance inflicted upon everyone around him. Cast (in speaking order): SAM TSOUTSOUVAS as Every Character with JOSH JOHNSTON, the voice of RPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Spoons, Snails, and Community with Oren Hetzroni 1:12:29

7M ago1:12:29

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In this episode, I talk with Oren Hetzroni (@hetzronio), a product designer and Spoon carver from Israel. After studying design, Oren initially started woodturning before he discovered the work of Robinwood (@robinwoodcraft). This led him into the world of Greenwood, where he continues to this day. Oren carves amazing spoons and also teaches the cr…

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S. 3, Ep. 5: Bodies in the Moonlight by Langston Hughes 19:48

7M ago19:48

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The West African Coast, 1927: With their ship stuck in port for over a month, half the crew sick with fever, and food running low, two best friends fall for the same woman. Cast (in speaking order): JON HAMM as The Narrator TYLER HANSEN as The Chief Mate / The Second Cook NATHAN MALIN as The Young Swede DAVID ZAYAS as Porto Rico KATHRYN ALLISON as…

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S. 3, Ep. 4: The Enchanted Bluff by Willa Cather 26:22

7M ago26:22

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Nebraska, 1909: Six friends enjoy the final night of their final summer together under the stars and the moon, in this coming-of-age tale about friendship, innocence, and adventure. Cast (in speaking order): NEIL PATRICK HARRIS as The Narrator ASHTON MUÑIZ as Otto Hassler COLEMAN HEMSATH as Percy Pound DARREN CRISS as Tip Smith AARON ALCARAZ as Ar…

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Songs and Spoons with Tamsin Quin 1:02:18

8M ago1:02:18

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In this episode, I talked to Tamsin Quin (@quinwoodcraft) a talented musician and self taught spoon carver from the UK. Tamsin spoke of instantly being hooked and resonating deeply with carving and working with wood. Tamsin spent many years carving instinctually as a hobby, after eventually attending a Spoonsfest where she connected with other pass…

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S. 3, Ep. 3: Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway 14:48

8M ago14:48

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Spain, 1927: While waiting for a train, a young couple passes the time with drinks and observations, discussing everything they can think of before they must finally have the conversation they’ve been dreading. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA LANGE as The Narrator SAMI GAYLE as The Girl JOSH JOHNSTON as The MAN MARILYN CASERTA as The Waitress wit…

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S. 3, Ep. 2: Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe by Nathaniel Hawthorne 32:25

8M ago32:25

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New England, 1834: Mr. Higginbotham was murdered last night in Kimballton. Or was it the night before last? Two travelers on the road tell our protagonist, Dominicus Pike, differing stories of Mr. Higginbotham’s murder. But everyone else Dominicus meets on his journey to Kimballton says they’ve seen Old Man Higginbotham alive today. Can you solve t…

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S. 3, Ep. 1: A Worn Path by Eudora Welty 28:28

8M ago28:28

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Mississippi, Christmas Day: Never get in the way of a grandparent. Old Phoenix Jackson makes her way through the woods, in search of medicine for her grandson. On her familiar journey, she faces new obstacles, friends and foes, and an ever-changing world. Cast (in speaking order): COREY HAWKINS as The Narrator PHYLICIA RASHAD as Old Phoenix SAM RO…

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Spoon chat with Nick Murphy 1:04:32

11M ago1:04:32

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In this episode I talk with Nick Murphy ( @murphys_spoon ) an educator, musician and spoon carver from the UK. We spoke about how Nick discovered spoon carving, why he continues it to this day and is happy to pass on his passion and knowledge through this work teaching children with @theoutdoorsgroup . If you enjoy the podcast and want to support i…

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Illustrator and spoon carver Lee John Phillips 1:18:42

1+ y ago1:18:42

1:18:42

In this episode, I talked to Lee John Phillips (@leejohnhillips), an award-winning illustrator and talented spoon carver. We talk about how Lee started, why he decided not to sell his spoons, AI, spoon and chip carving design and more. I have always admired his unique work and amazing chip carving. It was a pleasure to get to talk to him today and …

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Tallking Spoons with Tad Kepley 1:26:38

1+ y ago1:26:38

1:26:38

In this episode, I talk to @tad_william_kepley, a passionate spoon carver from Lexington, North Carolina. Ted started carving spoons after his retirement from law-enforcement in 2015 and was hooked from the start. It has since then become a prominent and enjoyable part of his life. Early on he discovered the joy of attending markets where he sells …

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S. 2, Ep. 8: The Bee Play by Elizabeth Savage (Live from St. Louis, MO) 1:07:00

1+ y ago1:07:00

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The Bronx, 2016. 18-year-old Carver Washington wrestles between going off to college and pursuing his dreams, and staying at home to take care of his kid sister Paris and his wheelchair-bound Grandmother, Ma’Dear. Cast (in speaking order): JOHN SKELLEY reading Stage Directions MILES BRENTON as Carver Washington RILEY CARTER ADAMS as Paris France Wa…

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S. 2, Ep. 7: Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

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Minnesota, The Roaring ‘20s: Popularity is everything to teenagers, and some will stop at nothing to keep their place at the top of the food chain, in this “Mean Girls of The Jazz Age”. Cast (in speaking order): LAURA BENANTI as The Narrator TAISSA FARMIGA as Marjorie Harvey VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Warren McIntyre REMY GERMINARIO as Otis Ormonde M…

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S. 2, Ep. 6: The Last Taste of Barry Growler by Jonathan Mastro 27:40

1+ y ago27:40

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Chicago, recently: In defiance of his grim diagnosis, a beloved wine shop owner throws an epic party, opening his rarest bottles for his favorite customers. But none of them are fully prepared for the complexity, body, and depth of what is about to pour forth. Cast (in speaking order): BOBBY CANNAVALE as The Narrator TIA DeSHAZOR as Heather JOE MAN…

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S. 2, Ep. 5: Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

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America, 1966: Connie is fifteen- so the only two things in the world she cares about are her friends and flirting with boys. Her summer vacation passes by in a haze of those boys, those friends, and the ever-present music... until she meets a stranger named Friend. Cast (in speaking order): PATTI LuPONE as The Narrator KATHLEEN MULLIGAN as Connie'…

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S. 2, Ep. 4: The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe 21:47

1+ y ago21:47

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Italy, The Carnival Season: A man can only take so much. When Fortunato insults Montresor, Montresor concocts a plan to ensure Fortunato never insults again. Far away from the sounds of celebration on the streets, the two men descend into the dampness of the catacombs below, in search of a rare vintage of wine. Cast (in speaking order): MICHAEL ST…

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S. 2, Ep. 3: The Comet by W.E.B. Du Bois 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

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New York City, 1920: With the exciting news of the comet passing so close to earth, everyone in Manhattan steps outside to observe its passing overhead… and that, it turns out, would be the last thing they all would ever do. Cast (in speaking order): LAURENCE FISHBURNE as The Narrator DULE' HILL as Jim ALEX AQUILINO as The Junior Clerk HANNAH ROSE …

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S. 2, Ep. 2: The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell 1:01:17

1+ y ago1:01:17

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The Caribbean Sea, 1924: After falling off a yacht while en-route to South America, big game hunter Sanger Rainsford swims to a nearby island, where he is met and cared for by another big game hunter… only this man hunts a different type of big game. Cast (in speaking order): LUKE WISE as Whitney MICHAEL URIE as Sanger Rainsford JEFFERSON MAYS as T…

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S. 2, Ep. 1: Christmas, or The Good Fairy by Harriet Beecher Stowe 22:17

1+ y ago22:17

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Anywhere, Christmastime: Well-off Ellen Stuart frets about what presents to get her family and friends for Christmas that they don’t already have or won’t just throw away. Her Aunt’s wise words open Ellen’s eyes to the world around her, and how others as close as across the street may not have the same luxuries as she does. A short story nearly 200…

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Wood craft entrepreneurship with Rebecca Luerssen 1:04:21

2y ago1:04:21

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In this episode I talk to Rebecca Luerssen (@rebecca_luerssen). Rebecca lives in Hixson , Tennessee and started carving spoons in 2017. From the start Rebecca felt like carving and creating was something she was meant to do, it was always there, just waiting to be discovered. After deciding she wanted to create income from her passion she got busy …

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It all started with a spoon with John Wager 1:50:49

2y ago1:50:49

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In this episode I talk to John Wager (@johnswoodenware), an Anishinaabe craftsman from Buckhorn Ontario, Canada. We talked about how John got started with carving and how to it has connected him to his ancestral lineage. Through the craft he has meet friends and mentors such as Caleb @Canadian.bushcraft that are also involved in Bushcraft and tradi…

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Down the rabbit hole with Georg Schulte 1:10:14

2y ago1:10:14

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This episode is with Georg Schulte (@schorsch555), a goldsmith, jeweler and spoon carver from Münster, Germany. We spoke about Georg’s work as a Jeweler and teaching the unique method of Mokume Gane, an old Japanese method for binding precious metals, which literally translates to wood grain metal. We also talk about how he fell into the rabbit hol…

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Von Hand with Raleigh and Oliver Klotzek 1:20:52

2+ y ago1:20:52

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On episode 17 my guests are Raleigh (@morganraleigh.c) and Oliver Klotzek (@oliverklotzek), two full-time makers that have a wide variety of experience working with Greenwood and other natural materials. They have spent the last years traveling, teaching and sharing their passion for the craft (@wildcraftedworkshop & @wildcraftedhome). We talk abou…

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Carving and kolrossing with Liesl Chatman 1:35:35

2+ y ago1:35:35

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On episode 16 my guest is Liesl Chatman (@rivichicawarroir). Liesl lives in Minneapolis and teaches spoon carving and kolrossing at North House Folk School. It I was really fun to get to know Liesl and find out why she is so enthusiastic about this craft and sharing it with others. With 10 years of experience and learning from talented craftspeople…

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S. 1, Ep. 8: Bachelor Holiday by Alan Ball 44:16

2+ y ago44:16

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New York City, the 1990s: A mouse, caught in a glue trap, causes three roommates to discuss the meaning of life, death, yuppiedom, karma, and the harsh reality of their place on the food chain. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES reading Stage Directions VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Ford BRANDON MICHEAL HALL as Norris JOSH JOHNSTON as Hunter with SAM…

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S. 1, Ep. 7: Titee by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson 19:52

2+ y ago19:52

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New Orleans, 1895: Titee is a brilliant young boy, but his mind isn't on school or home. His mother, teacher, and friends wonder what goes on in Titee's mind, but when Titee gets caught out in a storm, his family must find him and uncover his secret. Cast (in speaking order): LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as The Narrator YOUNG DYLAN as Titee HANNAH RO…

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S. 1, Ep. 6: Xingu by Edith Wharton 50:21

2+ y ago50:21

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Hillbridge, 1916: The ladies of the local lunch club have invited the celebrated novelist of their latest read to be their guest. However, their own internal competition and inferiority complexes send the meticulously planned afternoon of literary discussion wildly off the rails. Cast (in speaking order): HARRIET HARRIS as The Narrator ANNA DEAVERE…

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Slöjd in Sweden with John Beya 1:24:39

2+ y ago1:24:39

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On episode 15 my guest is John Beya @johns_slojd. John was born and grew up in Sweden where Sloyd was part of life. He lives there today with his family. John carves beautiful spoons and kuksa among other things and he often decorates them with amazing kolorossing and chip carving. We talk about his carving process, why he likes to keep things simp…

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S. 1, Ep. 5: The Red Coat & Let Us Go Out Into the Starry Night both by John Patrick Shanley 24:03

2+ y ago24:03

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Two actors, two plays, one playwright. In the first: The Bronx, present night: Outside of a party, the moon and a street light shine down upon two teenagers on the brink of discovery. In the second: A cafe, present day: She longs for meaningful connection with the man across the room. He longs to leave agony behind and find joy. She may be able to …

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S. 1, Ep. 4: The Californian's Tale by Mark Twain 23:38

2+ y ago23:38

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California, the 1860s: It's the Wild West and the gold has dried up; only a few naive souls remain. A chance encounter between strangers leads to more than just friendly salutations. Cast (in speaking order): STEPHEN McKINLEY HENDERSON as The Narrator JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY as Henry SAM ROBARDS as Tom JOSH JOHNSTON as Joe KELLY FAIRBROTHER as Charley…

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S. 1, Ep. 3: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 43:00

2+ y ago43:00

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The country, summertime: Physician John thinks the fresh air will help his ailing wife. He tells her not to write, so, naturally she documents everything about the estate: the garden, the house's history, her husband... and the bedroom wallpaper. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA CHASTAIN as The Narrator MICHAEL URIE as John with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, …

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S. 1, Ep. 2: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 30:01

2+ y ago30:01

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Northern Alabama, The Civil War: A Confederate farmer stands on a bridge, a noose around his neck. He contemplates his life, and the choices that led him to this moment. What follows is his breakneck escape from an impossible situation. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES as The Narrator RYAN MAC as Peyton Farquhar ROB NAGLE as Soldier ALEX AQUIL…

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S. 1, Ep. 1: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry 17:20

2+ y ago17:20

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New York City, Christmas Eve: Della has less than two dollars with which to buy her husband Jim a Christmas present. In a story known the world over, listen to the lengths a husband and wife will go to show their love for each other. Cast (in speaking order): KEITH DAVID as The Narrator SAMUEL L. JACKSON as Jim LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as Della …

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Stones and Wood with Jan Leuschner 1:21:39

2+ y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

On episode 14 my guest is Jan Leuschner (@Jan_Leuschner). We talked about his experience working with various materials at school and his time learning and working as a stone mason. Jan now carves beautiful spoons, bowls and kuksas in his free time. We talk about the technical details of spoon carving as well as what draws him to the craft and work…

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The Visibility/Tangibility of the Glory of God (Be Yea Transformed) EP4 12:59

3y ago12:59

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In the last episode we were introduced into the conversation of the glory of God and we saw that Gods glory is His image and person thus making it both visible and tangible. In this episode we get to dive deeper into the concept of the how Gods glory is visible and tangible through out our whole christian walk on the face of the earth.…

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The Glory of God (Be Yea Transformed) EP3 6:58

3y ago6:58

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In episode 3 we look at the very first instances that the glory of God was mentioned and how we can be in tune and tap into that glory. Thank you for listening once again. God bless you.

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The Veil (Be Yea Transformed) ep2 14:36

3y ago14:36

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This episode takes a full look at what the Apostle Paul meant by the veil that blinded the hearts of people from being transformed into the image of God and becoming better christians.

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Be Yea Transformed (Glory Podcast) 4:08

3y ago4:08

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Be Yea Transformed is an expository podcast for christians and everyone who has a desire to know the true God and have a relationship with Him. This podcast centres on the truth and exposes christians to the transformative power of God through His Son Jesus Christ.

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Scoops and Spoons with Aaron Garrett 38:27

3y ago38:27

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On episode 13 I talk to Aaron Garrett (@aaron.garrett.uk). Aaron grew up in Uk with an interest in bush craft and when he saw a Spoon Carving demonstration on YouTube he knew it was something he wanted to try. Since carving his first spoon at the end of 2018 he has taught himself how to carve beautiful scoops and spoons which he sometimes sells thr…

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Spoon Carving in Aotearoa with Ricky Dey 56:29

3y ago56:29

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On episode 12 my guest is Ricky Dey @t_u_t_t_o___ . Ricky is a fellow kiwi and lives in the Wairarapa on the North Island of New Zealand. Ricky started caving as a way to cope with the grief after losing loved ones. It seems that for many of us it is not just about the spoons but the process of carving and creating. It can offer us comfort, meaning…

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In our nature with Andreea Grad 1:00:05

3y ago1:00:05

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On episode 11 my guest is Andreea Grad (@andreeagrad). She is living in Oregon, USA and only started carving spoons in January of 2021. Since then it has become a big part of her life. We talk doubt how and why she got started, how it has affected her day to day life and why she enjoys the craft so much. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.roo…

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Young Talent Lynge Børding 47:29

3+ y ago47:29

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On episode 10 my guest is Lynge Randen Børding @lynge_carvings. Lynge is from Denmark and started carving spoons after getting a hook knife for Christmas when he was 16. A couple of years later, he is still carving beautiful spoons and sharing some of his work on instagram. During our conversations I could relate a lot to Lynge talking about experi…

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Rise Up and Carve with Chuck Trella 1:33:24

3+ y ago1:33:24

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On episode 9 my guest is Chuck Trella @chuck.trella_woodsmyths Chuck is the founder of the online carving meet up, Rise up and carve. This is a daily virtual Spoon carving gathering that started in February 2019. In our conversation Chuck talks about how and why he initially got started carving Spoons and how taking part in @emmet_van_driesche’s Vi…

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The Gortba way with Daniel Berhe 1:13:08

3+ y ago1:13:08

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On episode 8 my guest is Daniel Berhe (@gortba.slojd). He is from Sweden and recently moved to Portugal with his family, where he is working and living closely with the land. Daniel carved his first spoon a few years ago and after a real aha moment he knew this was something he wanted to continue. Since then he has made many beautiful bowls and spo…

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From Germany to Japan with Rabea Gebler 58:40

3+ y ago58:40

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On episode 7 my guest is Rabea Gebler (@rabea.gebler) originally from Germany where she studied product design, she recently moved to Japan. After carving her first spoon she felt the strong pull to not only design things, but to actually make them with her own hands. She has since worked with different materials and makes beautiful bowls, vases an…

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Talking Spoons with Marlon C. Marchado 59:25

3+ y ago59:25

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On episode 6 my guest is Marlon C. Marchado (@marlon_c_marchado) from Brazil. He started carving spoons in 2019 and has been making them ever since. Among other things we talk about his carving process, his great chip carving decorations and the use of local wood varieties such as guava, mango and tamarind. He mentions being influenced by the work …

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