From the Woodshed

Latest Episodes:

312 - Kevin O'Connor, This Old House Feb 14, 2022

Show notes

Ryan and guest host Ashley(!) welcome to the The Woodshed studios the host of This Old House, Kevin O'Connor. This Old House is a pioneer in home-renovation television, with 42 seasons on PBS, and is busier now than ever with four concurrent projects in the works! The group talks about production details, supply chain challenges, and the importance of attracting young people to the trades.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

311 - Mike Sargent, Lobsterman Feb 07, 2022

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome to the The Woodshed studios Mike Sargent, a fourth generation lobsterman from Downeast Maine. The guys discuss all the details of the lobster life and industry, from processing and shipping to the impact of technology and the preferred color of his buoys.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

310 - Tammy Knight, Maine Made Jan 31, 2022

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome to the The Woodshed studios Tammy Knight, the Development Manager of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development's Maine Made Program.
The guys and Tammy discuss the innovative 40-year-old program, which allows Maine artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs to apply for an official "stamp of approval" by the State-supported initiative based on strict criteria. Maine Made is a selective program that can really raise a product's profile and allow the maker to reach new markets.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

309 - Mark Bowe, Barnwood Builders Jan 24, 2022

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome to The Woodshed studios the leader of the Barnwood Builders, Mark Bowe. The guys talk about Mark's early formative work history, the craft of creating reality TV, and their shows' transition to Magnolia Network.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

308 - Andrew Silsby, Kennebec Savings Bank Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome to The Woodshed Studios the President of Kennebec Savings Bank, Andrew Silsby. The guys talk about the storied history of our local bank (the charter was signed by Governor Joshua Chamberlain in 1870!), its mission to support charitable projects in the community, and the way-of-life appeal of our great state.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

307 - Lou Manfredini, HouseSmarts Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome Lou Manfredini to The Woodshed Studios for a shop-talk conversation about construction and building trends. You might know Lou as Mr. Fix It on the Today Show, or from his popular HouseSmarts radio, TV and internet content, but he was a builder for 20 years before beginning his broadcasting career. The guys talk about the evolution of construction techniques and technologies, the lure of DIY-ing in your own home, and the pandemic's impact on home renovation.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

306 - Dan McCarron, Lakepoint Real Estate Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome Dan McCarron to The Woodshed Studios for a conversation about the red hot Maine real estate market. Dan is owner of Lakepoint Real Estate in Belgrade, the official real estate partner of Kennebec Cabin Company. He talks about the frenzy brought on by the pandemic, the shift in desirable geographies in the state, and how the roles of both buyers and sellers have changed in recent years.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

305 - 'Ryan's Dads' - Mike Eldridge and Kyle Thomas Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome to The Woodshed studios Mike Eldridge and Kyle Thomas, Ryan's father and stepfather. The duo is full of stories of Ryan's formative years, from his grade school candy hustling to the evolution of his musical taste. Mike is manager of the Friends of Maine Cabin Masters Facebook page (25k followers and growing!) and they both have a unique perspective on the Cabin Masters' growing fame.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

304 - Steve Bromage, Maine Historical Society Nov 22, 2021

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome Steve Bromage, the Executive Director of the Maine Historical Society. The guys discuss the organization's incredible artifact collection (including an original copy of the Declaration of Independence!) and its mission to preserve and share "Maine story" through the Maine Memory Network. From our legacy of ice, lumber and lobster industries to the high tech innovations of the future, we continue to find ways to thrive and preserve a unique way of life.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

303 - Craig Grossi and "Fred the Afghan" Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

Chase and Ryan welcome former Marine Craig Grossi and his dog, Fred, who met under the most trying circumstances of an Afghanistan battlefield. Through brazen courage and a bit of luck, Craig managed to get Fred onto a troop extraction helicopter and ultimately back to his family's home in Virginia. Fred returned the favor by helping Craig through the lingering challenges of post-traumatic stress, and together the pair continue to inspire others by sharing their incredible story.
From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.
Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.org
Also brought you you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.com
Also brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.
https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/
And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.
https://www.heromedianetwork.com
Make sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:
https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/
https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

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