Passion for Craft Podcast

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Ep. 120 The 6 Hidden Designers Feb 13, 2026

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During home build or remodel, there are 6 hidden designers who play a role in changing your desired plans for the house, often without your consent. As a homeowner or homebuilder, it is your job to be aware of these and to know how to push back to keep the integrity of your original design.

Ep. 119 Kit Houses Feb 08, 2026

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Join us for a long awaited deep dive into kit houses! This is a lost art of building that should still be in use today. As the original entry level home, it is a tragedy that we no longer build houses like this!

Ep. 118 Modernism Deep Dive Jan 30, 2026

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Is Frank Lloyd Wright the only good modern architect? Does Falling Water hold water? While modernism is a rejection of the classical orders, it still has merit... right? Maybe we need some help from Brent on this one. The guys talk about the Modern Style of home building and where it has a place in great craft.

Ep. 117 Looking to 2026 Jan 23, 2026

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The guys look ahead and discuss what is to come for the year.

Ep. 116 Boston Recap Jan 17, 2026

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The craftsmen spent the weekend soaking in the amazing historic architecture of Boston and Salem, and now they are debriefing it all. In this episode, the guys discuss what stood out, what surprised them, and what sparked new ideas.

Ep. 115 Kings Chapel Dec 19, 2025

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The craftsmen are joined again by Michael Burrey inside of Kings Chapel. Completed in 1754 as Boston's first granite building, Kings Chapel has a massive timber framed roof and columns carved out of entire trees.

Ep. 114 The Old North Church Dec 12, 2025

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The Craftsmen are back with Brock Leiendecker at the Old North Church. One if by land, two if by sea, and three cheers for a really cool episode!

Ep. 113 Michael Burrey Dec 05, 2025

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The guys are joined by Michael Burrey, the second year Preservation Carpentry program at NBSS.

Ep. 112 Peabody Essex Museum Nov 28, 2025

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The guys are joined by Ryan Foley, Jackson's classmate, to explore some of the historic properties owned by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. Ryan worked on some of the houses for his summer internship with Rich Friberg, a past Preservation Carpentry instructor at NBSS. Thanks to our Sponsor for this episode, Champion.

Ep. 111 Exploring Salem Nov 21, 2025

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Explore Salem, MA with Brent, Richard and Jackson as they walk around the McIntire District and Brent nerds out...a lot. Thanks to our Sponsor for this episode, Rockwool.

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