Passion for Craft | Episode 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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 108: 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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 103: Historical Detectives: Home Restoration (ft. David Supple)

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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 ICAA, and do some history sleuthing of a home that was owned by one of the Minutemen and modified over the years.

Passion for Craft | Episode 102: Should I Become an Architect?

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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?

Passion for Craft | Episode 101: Deep Dive into Cladding

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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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 100: Our 100th Episode (ft. Richard)

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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!

Passion for Craft | Episode 99: How to Make Money in Craft

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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.

Passion for Craft | Episode 98: What Brent DIDN'T Learn at NBSS

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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?

Passion for Craft | Episode 97: How to Build a Pediment

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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.