Passion for Craft Podcast

Welcome to Passion for Craft Podcast! Jackson, Richard and Brent, providing different levels of experience from Apprentice to Journeyman 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.

Ep. 110 Christine Frank: Architect

Listen in on this conversation with Christine Franck, an architect in Denver, CO who introduced Brent into the world of the 5 orders of architecture.

11-14
44:49

Ep. 109 Brent Talks Business

Brent talks about the idea of "what got you here won't get you there". How do you take your business to the next level? Do you create a new branch or do you restructure and reorganize the inside. Find out what path Brent took in this episode.

11-07
48:12

Ep. 108 Richard Talks Business

There are ups and downs to running a business. In this episode, Richard covers his latest struggles and what he has learned from them.

10-31
40:09

Ep. 107 Corinthian Columns Are Too Hard

Brent discusses the obstacles his company had to overcome and the hoops they had to jump through to coordinate the construction of a 3 foot corinthian column. The guys talk about why you should never do this... and how they're planning on doing a doric and ionic one too.

10-24
47:43

Ep. 106 Patrick Moore: The Stereotomist

The guys were excited to sit down with guest, Patrick Moore. Pat is a classically trained stereotomist who studied in a timber framing compagnon in France. Now he brings this lost art back to North America. Stereotomy is a skill that defined the way we built in the past we hope can be used to improve our craft today.

10-17
58:41

Ep. 105 What We've Been Up To

Season 3 is here! The guys are back together after a busy summer—Jackson shares about his internship, Richard talks about growing his company, and Brent catches us up on hiring new employees. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper reunion without some fun—Richard and Jackson kick things off with a practical joke on Brent. It’s good to have the trio back for another season of Passion for Craft.

10-10
47:41

Season 3 Trailer

The guys are back...all the guys. It's going to be a great year with some exciting conversations not only across the country, but the globe. As always, thank you for your passion for craft. When you become a patron of the podcast, you get first access to all episodes, bonus content, and more. Check it out at Patreon. patreon.com/passionforcraft

10-03
02:07

Ep. 104 NBSS Carpentry with Brock Leiendecker

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.

06-13
59:39

Ep. 103 Historical Detectives: Home Restoration (ft. David Supple)

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.

06-06
48:14

Ep. 102 Should I Become an Architect?

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?

05-30
45:01

Ep. 101 Deep Dive into Cladding

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.

05-25
56:09

Ep. 100 Our 100th Episode (ft. Richard)

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.

05-16
01:00:45

Ep. 99 How to Make Money in Craft

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.

05-09
48:02

Ep. 98 What Brent DIDN'T Learn at NBSS

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?

05-02
46:24

Ep. 97 How to Build a Pediment

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/

04-25
55:27

Ep. 96 France Wrap Up

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/

04-19
55:38

Ep. 95 Jackson Goes to France

Join us as Jackson talks about his trip to France and what his takeaways were as he comes back to the states.

04-11
48:45

EP. 94 Roast My House

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.

04-04
45:16

Ep. 93 Ins and Outs of Building

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?"

03-28
53:28

Ep. 92 The Five Voices

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.

03-21
38:44

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