Passion for Craft Podcast

Ep. 89 Modern Day Apprenticeship Feb 21, 2025

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.

Ep. 88 Jeremy Mistretta on Plaster Feb 14, 2025

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.

Ep. 87 Richard Returns Feb 07, 2025

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.

Ep. 86 Your Hidden Genius with Alex Ellison Jan 31, 2025

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.

Ep. 85 Is Spray Foam the New Asbestos? Jan 24, 2025

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.

Ep. 84 Kevin Jarvis Dec 20, 2024

Listen in on a conversation with Kevin Jarvis, one of Jackson's classmates at North Bennet Street School. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Viewrail and Benjamin Obdyke.

Ep. 83 Steven O’Shaughnessy Dec 13, 2024

The craftsmen sit down with Steven O'Shaughnessy, Jackson's first year instructor at North Bennet Street, and the department head of Preservation Carpentry. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Viewrail and Benjamin Obdyke.

Ep. 82 Robert Adam: Brent's Instructor Dec 06, 2024

Join us as we sit down with Brent's first instructor at North Bennet Street School, Robert Adam. We spoke with Robert inside his restored shaker house addition, and got to hear about how he got into preservation carpentry. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.

Ep. 81 Why Restore if I can just Build New? Nov 29, 2024

Reusing old doors, windows, and other parts of a house is great. Is there a point where it is time to just build a new one? When does the character provided by reused parts of a house outweigh the wear and tear? Join the discussion on this episode of Passion for Craft. | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.

Ep. 80 The Best House Style? Nov 22, 2024

Brent and Jackson talk building styles. Jackson gives his hot takes, ranking them from best to worst with Brent's unforgiving reactions. Want to hear how Brent would rank all the styles? Join us on Patreon for an extra 10 minutes of this episode! | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.

Ep. 79 Master Builder University Nov 15, 2024

Brent reflects on his first Master Builder University (MBU). What was taught, what was the feedback, and will he do it again? Come and find out on todays episode! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. Learn more at www.viewrail.com

Ep. 78 North Bennet Street School Nov 08, 2024

Season 2 is here! In September, Jackson started the Preservation Carpentry program at North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA. This episode, we'll get a glimpse into the true apprentices journey and see what he's been up to. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail.

Season 2 Trailer Nov 01, 2024

Jackson and Brent discuss what Season 2 will look like, some confirmed guests and some dream guests. Did you know that Season 2 has already begun to release exclusively on Patreon? Get first access to all episodes of PFC and more when you become a patron of the podcast. We appreciate your support and can't wait for the conversations to come this season. patreon.com/passionforcraft

Ep. 77 Saying No Oct 25, 2024

When to say no.

Ep. 76 Mastery (The Book) Oct 21, 2024

Join the craftsmen for a book club! We (finally) are going through the book!

Ep. 75 Behind the Scenes: Lone Star Restoration Oct 18, 2024

Join the craftsmen as they learn about Brent's time on Lone Star Restoration.

Ep. 74 Build Science Aug 16, 2024

In this episode we are discussing a traditional approach to Build Science.

Ep. 73 Victorian Style Pt. 2 | From the Ground Up Aug 09, 2024

Continuing the conversation on Victorian style.

Ep. 72 Victorian Style | From the Ground Up Aug 02, 2024

Join in as we discuss what it takes for a house to fall into the Victorian style.

Ep. 71 Arts and Craft Style | From the Ground Up Jul 26, 2024

Join in as we discuss what it takes for a house to fall into the arts and craft style.

Ep. 70 Minimalism Jul 19, 2024

We are talking about minimalism.

Ep. 69 AI and Beauty Jul 12, 2024

Join us as we look at some fun AI software and its potential implications on the future of building! Then, pick a side and hop in the comments as we talk about beauty. This was a fun episode, we are curious of y'all's thoughts on beauty.

Ep. 68 Controlled Chaos Jul 05, 2024

In this episode we talk about a lot of different topics, from assembly lines, to things done poorly, to an impromptu book club that will be happening discussing the book, Mastery by George Leonard.

Ep. 67 Period Revival | From the Ground Up Jun 28, 2024

What is the period revival style and what are some key features of it?

Ep. 66 How to be a Good Builder Jun 21, 2024

What are the signs of a good builder? What can you do to elevate your craft?

Ep. 65 IBS Jun 14, 2024

The International Build Show recap with Brent! Will Richard and Jackson be there next year? What's great about it and whats not so great.

Ep. 64 Style Deep Dive: Ranch Jun 07, 2024

In the first of this series, we talk about what constitutes a "Ranch Style" home. The goal of this series is to put tools in the tool belt for identifying each architectural style.

Ep. 63 A New Style?? May 31, 2024

Are we at a point where a new style is emerging?

Ep. 62 Survivorship Bias May 24, 2024

Are we just fans of old architecture because of what has survived? Have beautiful bad homes just not survived and thats why we are where we are today? What will be said about this generation of homes?

Ep. 61 Apprentice Update May 17, 2024

Jackson finally begins his (official) Apprenticeship. Also some Youtube discussion.

Ep. 60 Ranking all the Styles May 10, 2024

What architectural styles are the hardest to make nowadays?

Ep. 59 Shop Tour May 03, 2024

Come and see what Brent has cooking in his shop! From classic space heaters to 100 year windows its all there!

Ep. 58 History of Building Styles Apr 26, 2024

How did we get here? What styles led into the next, and what style are we in now?

Ep. 57 Taking Ourselves Semi-Serious Apr 19, 2024

We talk about what things we have held too hard of a line on in the past. Then we discuss why that is good or why it could be bad.

Ep. 56 Sustainability Apr 12, 2024

The Craftsmen talk about how building traditionally has way more benefits than disadvantages when it comes to environmental effects.

Ep. 55 McMansion or Victorian? Apr 05, 2024

As we talked about in the McFarland House, there may be more similarities than differences between McMansions and Victorian era style!

Ep. 54 Learning from Old Books Mar 29, 2024

Brent showcases some old books and we look at some lost history, even in todays architectural schools!

Ep. 53 Stick and Peel Moldings Mar 22, 2024

The craftsmen take a look at an ~interesting~ product on the market.

Ep. 52 New Year's Resolutions | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 15, 2024

Setting goals for 2024!

Ep. 51 Merry Christmas from the McFarland House | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 08, 2024

Take an in-person tour of this Victorian Era House. It's full of incredible millwork and beautiful design.

Ep. 50 YouTube Q&A Pt. 2 | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 01, 2024

Were back to finish off the rest of the YouTube Q and A we had! As always we love the comments and questions!

Ep. 49 YouTube Q&A Pt. 1 | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 23, 2024

We jumped back on the Q and A train for our YouTube comments! We had some great questions, and it's exciting to answer some great questions!

Ep. 48 Production Builds Pt. 2 | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 16, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We go on-site in this episode to see some production builds in the area where Brent has a production build proof of concept.

Ep. 47 Production Builds Pt. 1 | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 09, 2024

Here we go, it's time to dive into something we have beef with on this channel... production builds. Get excited.

Ep. 46 Neoclassicism | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 02, 2024

The dictionary defines Neoclassicism as the revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music. What will the craftsmen define it as in architecture? Let's find out

Ep. 45 What’s in Your Portfolio? | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 26, 2024

The craftsmen talk about what the modern portfolio looks like to a craftsman. Also, some key pieces in your portfolio. 'What is your elevator pitch?' is a question answered about each other and answered by the other craftsmen.

Ep. 44 Horror Stories! | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 19, 2024

Halloween is a time for horror stories, and although we have shared some horror stories before, we have some more spooky ones!

Ep. 43 Ireland | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 12, 2024

Some fun looks at Brent's recent trip to Ireland. Castles, beautiful gardens, and more!

Ep. 42 On The Job: The Italian Job (Italian Style Home) | Passion for Craft Podcast Dec 22, 2023

Join us for what starts out as a quiz but turns more into a showcase of how remodeling a home can go wrong very quickly!

Ep. 41 On The Job: Thistle Hill | Passion for Craft Podcast Dec 15, 2023

Join us on another on-site visit to one of Fort Worth's most historic estates.

Ep. 40 On the Job: 1881 Home | Passion for Craft Podcast Dec 08, 2023

Another on-site format this week checking out one of Brent's jobs! Let us know how we can continue to make this format better and better! (This is best experienced as a video episode)

Ep. 39 Craftsman in Action! Elevating a Door | Passion for Craft Podcast Dec 01, 2023

We are in the shop this week making some doors. Come watch how the apprentice, journeyman, and master all build out trim around a door.

Ep. 38 We looked at DIY Pinterest so you don't have to | Passion for Craft Podcast Nov 24, 2023

Like the title suggests, this was bleak. The apprentice was optimistic, but not a lot of gems on the cheap side of building hacks.

Ep. 37 The Grand Tour | Passion for Craft Podcast Nov 17, 2023

Need a road map to check out the most incredible architectural sites in America? Well look no further! Check out this weeks episode to see what the US has to offer.

Ep. 36 Fixer Upper: Celebrity Edition | Passion for Craft Podcast Nov 10, 2023

Join the craftsmen as they take a peek at Tom cruise, Robert Downey Jr, and a mystery $100,000,000 home! What is actually good in these houses and what is in desperate need of fixing up?

Ep. 35 Another Look at the State of Craft | Passion for Craft Podcast Nov 03, 2023

It's been a while since we've taken a look at the state of craft in America. Have the guys had an outlook change? How can we affect change in craft?

Ep. 34 Modernism | Passion for Craft Podcast Oct 27, 2023

Jump in this week as the guys discuss modernism and whether or not it will stand the test of time.

Ep. 33 An Inside Look at Richard's Work | Passion for Craft Podcast Oct 20, 2023

Join us for some more shop talk as we hear of some stuff that Richard has in the works!

Ep. 32 Custom vs. Production | Passion for Craft Podcast Oct 13, 2023

Custom or Production. Brent talks through the challenges at the shop and their struggle with custom vs production work. Maybe you have the same challenges. It's hard to figure out and to grow.

Ep. 31 Hollywood | Passion for Craft Podcast Oct 06, 2023

Hollywood: How movies and TV effect our buildings and our customers. Also why Richard has only seen 20 movies in his life. WHAT? Come join the fun.

Ep. 30 NHOS - Commentary on the new series | Passion for Craft Podcast Sep 29, 2023

Brent has started a new series on the Build Show called New House Old Soul. It generated mostly positive feedback but answering some of the haters gets to the heart of why we are doing this podcast. Come listen.

Ep. 29 Richard, The Journeyman | Passion for Craft Podcast Sep 14, 2023

Last but CERTAINLY not least, the Richard episode! Get excited for a deep dive on your favorite finish carpenter.

Ep. 28 Fixer Upper, Passion for Craft Edition | Passion for Craft Podcast Jun 30, 2023

Join the guys as they look at a couple of different houses and compare them to one another, talking about the nice features in the houses as well as the ones that need some work.

Ep. 27 Tools, finally | Passion for Craft Podcast Jun 23, 2023

This week the guys are talking tools, finally. There was actually an earlier episode recorded but never posted, but here it is, the episode about tools.

Ep. 26 Jackson Hull, Apprentice | Passion for Craft Podcast Jun 16, 2023

If you've been asking yourself, "Who is this Jackson guy and why is he here?" So have we... Listen to Jackson's story and what a future in craft looks like.

Ep. 25 Q & A part 2 | Passion for Craft Podcast Jun 09, 2023

We're back with more questions! Let us know any more questions you have in the comments. We are definitely doing this again, and we want to hear from you!

Ep. 24 Q & A part 1 | Passion for Craft Podcast Jun 02, 2023

Thats right, we're back again with another question and answer podcast where we answer YOUR questions. Did we miss a question? Comment it below, but stay tuned for part 2!

Ep. 23 Dave Reichert & Lumberyards | Passion for Craft Podcast May 26, 2023

When being in craft, it is crucial to have a good relationship with who you get your lumber from. Otherwise you'll be working with MDF and we all know how that goes!

Ep. 22 Steve Quillian | Passion for Craft Podcast May 19, 2023

Join the craftsmen to learn about Steve Quillian, a window maker from South Texas who builds windows like they used to!

Ep. 21 How much SHOULD a window cost? | Passion for Craft Podcast May 12, 2023

We took on doors in episode 4, now we are back again with windows! From how they're hung, to how much they cost, to the 100 year window, join the craftsmen this week on the passion for craft podcast!

Ep. 20 Was Thomas Jefferson a better President or Architect? | Passion for Craft Podcast May 05, 2023

He was more than just our 3rd president, from designing one of the most iconic college campuses in UVA to writing the Declaration of Independence, there is no doubt this man was amazing. If we had to ask the question, which one was he better at: design or delegation?

Ep. 19 The 5 Orders of Architecture | Passion for Craft Podcast Apr 28, 2023

Join Jackson as he learns about the 5 Orders and their application to more than just columns. Brent and Richard are too gracious of teachers...

Ep. 18 How well do YOU know the White House? | Passion for Craft Podcast Apr 21, 2023

Listen as Brent quizzes Jackson and Richard on their knowledge of one of America's most well known houses. Did you know all the answers?

Ep. 17 Brent Hull Master Builder | Passion for Craft Podcast Apr 14, 2023

It's finally here, the episode where we figure out who the heck this Brent guy is. Come check out Brent's story, all the ups and downs of the industry and what path Brent has taken to become a Master Builder.

Ep. 16 The Craft of a City | Passion for Craft Podcast Apr 07, 2023

The craftsmen talk Traditional Neighborhood Developments and New Urbanism. Is it possible to make a well designed city in todays day and age that can keep up with a massive influx of new residents?

Ep. 15 Lydia Crowder Drywall Master | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 31, 2023

Meet Lydia Crowder, better known as the Drywall Shorty! Hear her journey to becoming a master at drywall (one of the hardest areas of homebuilding to master).

Ep. 14 Is the Customer EVER Wrong? | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 24, 2023

The Craftsmen talk great customers, horror stories of bad customers, and the ULTIMATE secret to never having a bad customer ever again.

Ep. 13 Dan Parish: How to Manage Craft at Scale Pt. 2 | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 17, 2023

Join the Craftsmen as they interview Dan Parish on how he scaled his business, Millworks by Design, from 1 to 100 employees. See how Dan has set up infrastructure within his business so that it can scale.

Ep. 12 Dan Parish: How to Manage Craft at Scale Pt. 1 | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 10, 2023

Join the Craftsmen as they interview Dan Parish on how he scaled his business, Millworks by Design, from 1 to 100 employees. See how Dan has set up infrastructure within his business so that it can scale.

Ep. 11 George Washington, America's first Architect? | Passion for Craft Podcast Mar 03, 2023

In a new show format, the craftsmen discuss George Washington and his impact on early architecture in the United States. From managing his home build while away at war, to the inspiration he got from things he saw on tour, George Washington was an incredible architect/designer.

Ep. 10 How to make Money doing Craft? | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 24, 2023

From consumers preferring to buy the same cheap crap 5 times over 10 years when it keeps breaking, to people wanting something done as fast as possible at the sacrifice of quality, craftsmen have a customer problem on our hands. This is our solution.

Ep. 9 Gary Katz Master Carpenter | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 17, 2023

Join the craftsmen when they get to hear from Gary Katz a master carpenter. Gary has trained carpenters on everything from basic techniques to advanced design and joinery. For many years, he was a popular presenter at national trade shows where he led hands-on workshops demonstrating finish carpentry techniques.

Ep. 8 Architect Austin Bewley | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 10, 2023

The craftsmen get to discuss what role the architect plays in building today. What role SHOULD an architect play in the process of building a home? Austin also shares his experience as a shipwright.

Ep. 7 Master Plumber Eric Aune | Passion for Craft Podcast Feb 03, 2023

Our first featured Guest Eric Aune, speaks to the field of plumbing, being a master tradesman in another industry, and starting an online business called Mechanical Hub.

Ep. 6 Is College worth it? (when pursuing a trade) | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 27, 2023

In 2022, the average cost of college was found to be ~$100,000 by educationdata.org. The craftsmen discuss the value provided from colleges versus going directly into the workforce of a trade.

Ep. 5 When did Craft Die? (and who killed it) | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 20, 2023

The guys take a look at some comments on one of Richards videos and respond to a variety of topics, from material quality, victorian houses, and historic craftsmen. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all from the PFC team!

Ep. 4 How much SHOULD a Door Cost? | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 13, 2023

The guys take a look at one of Brent's videos on doors. They take on some of questions found in the comments. They also discuss what the cost of a door could be for all different levels of homeowners.

Ep. 3 Do Materials Matter? | Passion for Craft Podcast Jan 06, 2023

In this episode, the guys explore whether or not choice of materials affects the final product. Some materials are cheaper than others, is going cheaper better? It depends, but cheap-ing out has replaced lots of durable materials in your house with cardboard.

Ep. 2 What does it take to be a Master? | Passion for Craft Podcast Dec 30, 2022

Brent, Richard, and Jackson discuss what it takes to become a Master Builder. Malcolm Gladwell said it takes 10,000 hours to master something, is that enough to become a Master Builder?

Ep. 1 What is A Passion for Craft? | Passion for Craft Podcast Dec 23, 2022

Welcome to Episode 1 of Passion for Craft Podcast. Meet Jackson, Richard, and Brent as they explain their backgrounds, the state of craft in America, and what it means to have a passion for craft.

Ep 0 What's the point? | Passion for Craft Podcast Nov 25, 2022

In case you are wondering what content this podcast will have, this episode seeks to explain the "why" behind our podcast. After recording about 6 episodes, we got together to discuss why we are doing a podcast in the first place. The state of craft in America is off, and we hope to kickstart the solution!

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