MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Latest Episodes:

MWA630 - Travis Curtis & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News Oct 27, 2026

Show notes

Travis returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore giving away tools, Sassafras, great tips for applying milk paint & shellac, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!

Travis Curtis

windsorsandmore.com

Episode Sponsors:

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Silver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair"

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA629 - Travis Curtis Returns Oct 20, 2026

Show notes

We’re excited to have Travis Curtis back as our guest. Travis is an outstanding chairmaker, and instructor. And as you may know, Travis is a bit of a joker, but his chairs and generosity are impeccable. He teaches classes out of his shop located in Whites Creek, TN and at schools around the county. It's a fun coversation with a good friend. Check it Out!

Travis Curtis

windsorsandmore.com

Episode Sponsors:

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Silver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair"

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA628 - Greg Pennington & 5 Questions Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Greg returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore drawknives, Greg's sharpening process, Kelly Mehler and more. Check it Out!
Greg Pennington

penningtonwindsorchairs.com
@gpenningtonwindsorchairs on Instagram

Episode Sponsors:

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Silver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair"

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA627 - Greg Pennington: Windsor Chairmaker Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

We’re excited to have Greg Pennington as our guest. Greg is a master Windsor chairmaker, outstanding instructor, and an all around great guy. He teaches classes out of his wonderful shop located in Hendersonville, TN. And he has written articles on chairmaking for woodworking publications, and has been featured on Charles Brock’s PBS show Volunteer Woodworker. Check it out!
Greg Pennington

penningtonwindsorchairs.com
@gpenningtonwindsorchairs on Instagram

Episode Sponsors:

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Silver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair"

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA626 - Brian Granvall & Michael Alm and the 5 Questions; Plus WWing News Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Brian & Michael return to answer the 5 Questions. We explore shooting planes, Hillview squares, woven chairs, sailboats, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
Brian Granvall

Michael Alm

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA625 - Makers Medkit with Brian Granvall & Michael Alm Sep 22, 2026

Show notes

On this episode we’re excited to have Brian Granvall & Michael Alm as our guests. Both are outstanding professional woodworkers, and at the Texas Woodworking Festival they will be launching the Makers Medkit. This is fascinating conversation about safety, preparation, and having the right Medkit in your shop. Check it out!
Brian Granvall

Michael Alm

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA624 - Joe Bass & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore combo machines, letter carving, wood you can't find in Texas, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
Joe Bass

joebassworkshop.com
@joerobertbass on Instagram

WWing News

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA623 - Jon Joffe & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News Sep 08, 2026

Show notes

Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore CNC machines, dust collection, Dogwood, Hawthorn, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!

Jon Joffe

jonjoffetoolworks.co
@jonjoffe on Instagram

WWing News

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

@copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

MWA622 - Gary Rogowski at Handworks Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

We’re excited to welcome back Gary Rogowski as our guest. Gary will be an exhibitor at Handworks in a couple of days. He is also an award winning furniture maker, author, educator, Director of The Northwest Woodworking Studio, and host of the Splinters podcast. It's a fun conversation with a great friend. Check it out!

Gary Rogowski

WWing News

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton

@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
bbcustomtools.com
On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

@Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

MWA621 - Mark Hicks in the House Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

On this episode we are going to be catching up with a former cohost of the podcast, Mark Hicks. Mark will also be an exhibitor at Handworks. And you can probably find most of us in and around his Plate 11 booth. Join us a fun conversation with a great friend that goes in many different directions. Check it out!

Mark Hicks