Best Woodshop Life Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Shelf Inside Table Legs, Which Blade?, Which Spray Gun? And MORE!!! 59:31

1d ago59:31

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This Episode's Questions: Brians Questions: Hey guys, I am building an arts and crafts style entryway table that is roughly modeled after a Stickley magazine stand. It will have an upper “shelf” that is surrounded on three side by the rails or stretchers on the side and back and is open on the front. The bottom “shelf” is identical. These two shelv…

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Becoming Hot Dog Eating World Champion- #218: Patrick Bertoletti | Competitive Eating 43:25

1h ago43:25

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Patrick Bertoletti‘s ability to eat large amounts of food took him from an insecure teen to the high-competition circuit of professional eating. He competed in 47 contests in one year at the height of his Major League Eating career, from state fairs to the stage of America’s Got Talent, where he repulsed judge Heidi Klum by consuming 120 eggs. He’s…

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Why A Famous Comedian Still Bags Groceries - Josh Johnson | Comedian 55:15

2d ago55:15

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You just heard Josh Johnson recalling the moment where his worst nightmare came true: after finally stepping away from his safety net, he found himself jobless with the rug yanked out from under him. Now well known for his performances on Conan and Comedy Central, his tours with Trevor Noah, and a 2020 Emmy nomination, Josh has come a long way from…

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How a Magic Trick got 21M Followers- Sean Sotaridona | Creators 32:29

9d ago32:29

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Watching as he racked up tens of thousands of new fans over the course of the day, Sean Sotaridona let out a sigh of relief he didn’t even know he was holding. This success, this new and unexpected online stage, was what he had been looking for all his life. It only took him 16 years to find it. Going by the username SeanDoesMagic, Sean’s masterful…

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Bowling Balls?, Project Planning, Aligning Drawer Faces and MORE!! 54:08

15d ago54:08

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This Episodes Questions: Brians Questions: I have a question for you about glueing up table aprons. And I’m mostly referring to large dining tables. The aprons I’m making are generally w 8/4 stock roughly 4” width. I can manage to get the legs and the aprons milled and cut square. All my joinery is w dominoes. Whenever I do the glue up everything i…

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Chilling with Will Smith, Becoming a CamBoy, & 1M+ on YouTube- #217: Kevin Langue | @KevinLangue 1:24:24

18d ago1:24:24

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From dreams of being in the NBA to personal assistant of multiple Hollywood stars, then a waiter, and finally becoming a YouTube sensation, Kevin Langue’s career path has been anything but conventional. Known for his genuine and fun-filled content, Kevin has always stayed true to being himself on and off camera. Now, with around a decade’s worth of…

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Chasing Ghosts, YouTube Stardom, & Selling Shows to Marvel- #216: Joshua Ovenshire | TheJovenshire 58:27

24d ago58:27

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Imagine being launched into YouTube stardom within hours… From his first channel playing video games with friends to joining SMOSH and co-hosting Smosh Gaming, Josh Ovenshire, better known as Joven, quickly became a pivotal figure in YouTube Gaming Channels. Smosh Gaming showed there was an audience for friends just having fun playing games. In con…

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Figured Wood Finish, Need a Drum Sander?, Lumber Drying and MORE!! 56:14

1M ago56:14

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This Episodes Questions: Brians Questions: Hey guys thanks for the best podcast You knowledge and wisdom Thanks for answering my last question about what project would help build my skills My question now is I’m looking for a set of chisels and I don’t know what brand to get i’d save up to buy the brand that to get recommended cause I want a set th…

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How this Ballet Prodigy Became a YouTube Icon- #215: Mari Takahashi | AtomicMari 1:21:52

1M ago1:21:52

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Mari Takahashi’s first video for SMOSH, a YouTube sketch comedy channel, wasn’t immediately met with praise. And this gig was far on the side – she had a legitimate career as a professional ballet dancer. Youtube stardom wasn’t even a consideration… but eventually she’d have to make a choice. Today Mari has a large digital media presence, has won 2…

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The Viral King of New York (1.3B+ Views)- Caleb Simpson | Creators 51:47

1M ago51:47

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It’s not every day Barbara Corcoran slides into your dms, but for Caleb Simpson this was suddenly the new normal. Now, if this name is sounding familiar at all, it’s because you’ve probably met Caleb before….on your For You page. Known for his casual house tours and the signature question “how much do you pay for rent,” Caleb has amassed over 7.1 m…

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Sanding End Grain, Storing Lumber, Intimidating Projects and MORE!! 55:04

2M ago55:04

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This Episode's Quesions: Brians Questions: I plan to build a handtool workbench in the future, maybe in a year or so, but as of right now, I do not have any workholding devices. I have a large assembly table that does have an overhang and the top is 1.25" thick. I have been using clamps to the top as a stop for planing and it does not work very wel…

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How One Woman Funds 700 Artists- #214: Jan Williamson | 18th Street Arts Center 38:39

2M ago38:39

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Jan Williamson is a dedicated artist and community leader who’s transformed Southern California's art scene over three decades. As the executive director of the 18th Street Arts Center, she has grown the organization into the region's largest artist residency center, supporting nearly 700 artists. She’s co-founded environmental art initiatives and …

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This Artist Professionally Makes Shit Art- #213: Sean Andrews | Shit Art Club 47:29

2M ago47:29

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This project, Shit Art Club, started from creative expression in high school. But from a high school rebellious art project, it grew into a thriving artistic community in Downtown Los Angeles. Dedicated to genuine creative expression, Shit Art Club rejects conventional form and function, embracing authenticity and anarchy. The collective invites ev…

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45 Deg Corners, Making Veneer, Clamping Pressure and MORE!! 53:08

2M ago53:08

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This Episodes Questions: Guy's Questions: With mothers day around the corner, I plan on knocking out a couple of small jewelry boxes. Mitered corners and book matched grain for a seamless look. 2 questions leading into this project. The first is more likely for Guy. In the past my boxes have been cut to 45.1 degrees to ensure a closed outside corne…

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How This Actor Created a Successful Woodworking Shop- #212: Eric Clem | LA Woodshop 51:02

2M ago51:02

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Despite thinking his career was shattered by his injury, Eric Clem continued to follow his passion for woodworking. In 2010, Eric was able to mix his love for archery and woodworking through Bowyer Brooklyn, where he sold handcrafted bows and arrows to the people of New York. He would eventually move to Los Angeles where he realized his dream of sh…

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How a Food Blog Led to LA’s Largest Open Air Food Market- #211: Zach Brooks | Smorgasburg LA 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

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Midtown Lunch was a hit but we’ll come back to that later… because before Zach Brooks was looking for hidden gems in food he was looking for gems in music. Zach’s career would go from radio to food blogging, to eventually becoming the general manager at Smorgasburg where he operates the largest open-air food market in LA county. But let’s find wher…

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Bandsaw Height, Darkening Cherry, Drill Press or Router? and MORE!!! 53:31

3M ago53:31

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This Episodes Questions: Brian's Questions: I'm so curious about the Laguna bandsaws that Guy used at work. Long time listeners of this podcast could easily believe that Laguna bandsaw tables are at knee height and unusable. But I have a Laguna 14/12 and the table is at 35", which seems really normal, and I'm pretty tall. All the other Laguna saws …

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From Penniless to Premier: Shaping LA's Top Photography School- #210: Julia Dean | Projecting L.A. 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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So if you don’t know Berenice Abbott was a famous photographer known for capturing New York's transformation from low-rise to skyscraper-filled in the 1930s. Julia’s apprenticeship with this renowned photographer was just the beginning. Despite facing financial constraints, Julia's determination propelled her forward as she traversed the landscapes…

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How a Pandemic Pivot Made $5,000,000 a Month- #209: Adam Pisk | BruntWork Outsourcing 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Amidst Covid lockdown disruptions, Adam Pisk navigated the challenge of keeping his Manila-based business running. Recognizing opportunities, he swiftly spearheaded the development of an online store for a major Supermarket, followed by a similar success with one of Australia's leading fashion retailers. With years of Global Sales experience at oth…

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Durable Kitchen Table, Hinge Wierdness, Sanding Slabs and MORE 58:45

3M ago58:45

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This Episode's Questions: Brian's Questions: Gentlemen, First, I hope you all know that the sounds that pop through occasionally from your families in the background don't make a bad podcast; they make you human and THAT is part of what makes your podcast great. On the subject of families, I have 3 young sons (6, 4, 2 years old) that love "helping"…

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How to Start a 1000+ Person Run Club- #208: Justin Shields | Venice Run Club 1:20:26

3M ago1:20:26

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From raising $60,000 to support social justice to founding the Venice Run Club, a run club with 1000+ runners, to the Abbot Kinney One Race, Justin Shields has always been successful in creating inclusive environments that connect people to the community. Justin continues to make his mark on Venice, one stride at a time, but let’s go back to where …

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How Atheists Find Community- #207: Evan Clark | Atheists United 54:20

3M ago54:20

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The realization that religion could prevent its followers from getting life saving medical attention, was something that shocked Evan. And this was yet another reason that he felt drawn to “atheism,” a word that he first discovered in a dictionary years before. Later, Evan would attend California Lutheran College which inspired him to create a Secu…

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Water White Finish?, Gluing Up Square, Sagging Table Top and MORE!! 56:22

4M ago56:22

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This Episodes Questions: Brian's Questions: Hey guys I have a kinda lengthy question, so new to woodworking and I’ve been listening to your guys podcast and really like it!! Very helpful! Question #1 is it better to have a good table saw blade over a good saw #2 is it better to have a good table saw over a good incra fence!? Back story I have a del…

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How a Test Tube Clitoris was Bioengineered by This Artist- #206: Jiabao Li | Endless Health 37:12

4M ago37:12

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Jiabao’s bioengineered clitoris is just the tip of what she’s capable of as an artist, designer, inventor, and professor. From a stint at Harvard to China’s 30 under 30 to TED talks on how technology mediates how we perceive reality, Jiabao’s multi-disciplinary approach to life flows into her art. She’s able to pull from her experience at Apple, fo…

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Working with Bezos, Rejecting Zuckerberg, and Creating the Future of Security- #205: Dave Selinger | Deep Sentinel 1:19:24

4M ago1:19:24

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Redfin had become a multi-billion dollar company, and that’s not all Dave Selinger has been involved in. He has stories of hacking into the early internet, working with Jeff Bezos, being unimpressed with a young Mark Zuckerberg, and eventually creating his own security company, Deep Sentinel. But let’s take it all back to the beginning to growing u…

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Shelf Inside Table Legs, Which Blade?, Which Spray Gun? And MORE!!! 59:31

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Becoming Hot Dog Eating World Champion- #218: Patrick Bertoletti | Competitive Eating 43:25

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Why A Famous Comedian Still Bags Groceries - Josh Johnson | Comedian 55:15

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How a Magic Trick got 21M Followers- Sean Sotaridona | Creators 32:29

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Bowling Balls?, Project Planning, Aligning Drawer Faces and MORE!! 54:08

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Chilling with Will Smith, Becoming a CamBoy, & 1M+ on YouTube- #217: Kevin Langue | @KevinLangue 1:24:24

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Chasing Ghosts, YouTube Stardom, & Selling Shows to Marvel- #216: Joshua Ovenshire | TheJovenshire 58:27

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Figured Wood Finish, Need a Drum Sander?, Lumber Drying and MORE!! 56:14

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How this Ballet Prodigy Became a YouTube Icon- #215: Mari Takahashi | AtomicMari 1:21:52

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The Viral King of New York (1.3B+ Views)- Caleb Simpson | Creators 51:47

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Sanding End Grain, Storing Lumber, Intimidating Projects and MORE!! 55:04

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How One Woman Funds 700 Artists- #214: Jan Williamson | 18th Street Arts Center 38:39

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This Artist Professionally Makes Shit Art- #213: Sean Andrews | Shit Art Club 47:29

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45 Deg Corners, Making Veneer, Clamping Pressure and MORE!! 53:08

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How This Actor Created a Successful Woodworking Shop- #212: Eric Clem | LA Woodshop 51:02

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How a Food Blog Led to LA’s Largest Open Air Food Market- #211: Zach Brooks | Smorgasburg LA 1:04:28

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Bandsaw Height, Darkening Cherry, Drill Press or Router? and MORE!!! 53:31

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From Penniless to Premier: Shaping LA's Top Photography School- #210: Julia Dean | Projecting L.A. 1:01:21

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How a Pandemic Pivot Made $5,000,000 a Month- #209: Adam Pisk | BruntWork Outsourcing 24:19

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Durable Kitchen Table, Hinge Wierdness, Sanding Slabs and MORE 58:45

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How to Start a 1000+ Person Run Club- #208: Justin Shields | Venice Run Club 1:20:26

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How Atheists Find Community- #207: Evan Clark | Atheists United 54:20

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Water White Finish?, Gluing Up Square, Sagging Table Top and MORE!! 56:22

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How a Test Tube Clitoris was Bioengineered by This Artist- #206: Jiabao Li | Endless Health 37:12

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Working with Bezos, Rejecting Zuckerberg, and Creating the Future of Security- #205: Dave Selinger | Deep Sentinel 1:19:24

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