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Welcome to Passion for Craft Podcast! Jackson and Brent, providing different levels of experience from Apprentice to Master, discuss modern craftsmanship, and how it would benefit from the ways it used to be done. Join them as they seek to improve craft and relearn the past one house at a time.
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Join the Craftsmen for the last episode of Season 2! We are in Boston talking to Brock Leiendecker who is one of the two instructors for the carpentry program at NBSS.
The guys are back in Boston! Listen in as they connect with David Supple, owner of an architectural design and remodeling company in Boston. They discuss the origin of the AIA, and do some history sleuthing of a home that was owned by one of the Minutemen and modified over the years.
Brent and Jackson cover the topic of architecture. Where did it begin? How does it play into building today? What are some misunderstandings and problems in the industry?
In this episode Jackson and Brent go into detail on the history and background of cladding. This is a part of building that has been "over-engineered" by new products and would be well served by looking to the past. | Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Rockwool.
For our 100th episode, we had to go back to our roots and bring on Richard. Brent and Jackson hear updates with what has been going on in his world and talk about what’s next. We appreciate your support of the podcast and look forward to what is to come! | Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Truss.
How do you break into the world of craft? How do you set yourself up for success? In this episode, Brent and Jackson discuss these questions and more all circling around the commonly requested topic: making money in craft. | Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, MBrico.
Brent's long career began at North Bennet Street School and he considers the things he learned there the bedrock upon which he built the rest of his mastery... So what was learned during his time there and what did he have to dive deeper on and learn after?
Jackson tries to build a pediment and needs Brent's help. Brent takes him step by step through the process and they only hit a few bumps along the way. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. https://www.viewrail.com/
Jackson and Brent address some unanswered questions of Jackson's about the philosophical side of building that he saw in France. They also have a brief catchup about NBSS.
Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. https://www.viewrail.com/
Join us as Jackson talks about his trip to France and what his takeaways were as he comes back to the states.
Brent and Jackson totally DESTROY all the bad home trends right now... not really. Join Brent and Jackson as they talk about common design failings that Brent sees commonly in his consulting work with people and their homes.
Brent and Jackson are late to the trend, but they go over what is or should be in and out of building for 2025. We'd love to hear from you: What are your "ins and outs?"
Jackson talks about team building using a tool from giantworldwide.com. This company is so helpful and it has changed how I (Jackson) have led my teams, I would encourage anyone who this even remotely interested to check them out.
This episode, we tried out something new. We are talking about doing a longer form podcast where we discuss a topic more in depth. This was a trial run to see if we had the content to go the distance! Let us know what you think!
Jackson and Brent talk about how school subjects are taught, and how they get substantially more interesting when they have application. History is a huge part of craft because we build upon those who did it before us (pun intended). | Thanks to our sponsor, MBrico.
Brent and Jackson catch up about what Jackson is learning in school, and Jackson outlines the roadmap of what a modern day apprenticeship looks like. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Join us as we get to talk with the creator of The Aggregate podcast and owner of New Age Artisans, Jeremy Mistretta. Plaster is an ancient art that is being lost to todays world, Jeremy seeks to do it right. Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
The gang is back together again, Richard is back and gives us a great life update. Just some good friends catching up, talkin' craft. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Brent was featured in a book called Your Hidden Genius. It features an assessment where you figure out what your aptitudes are. One of the first steps to being a strong business leader is to know yourself so you can play to your strengths not weaknesses. In this episode we got to talk to author Alex Ellison about how the book came about and why Brent was featured. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
Banks in the UK have stopped giving out loans to houses with spray foam insulation. Why is it so bad and what are the ramifications for the US? | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.
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