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MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst
Woodworking
Texas Woodworking Festival
Woodworking Tools
Chair Making
Woodturning
Furniture Making
Furniture Design
Craftsmanship
Sutherland Wells
Hand Tools
Windsor Chairs
Woodworking Education
Ember Chair
Marquetry
Education
Shellac
Woodworking Techniques
Western North Carolina
Windsor Chairmaking
Woodworking Community

The Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast brings to you in-depth interviews with woodworkers of note in our community - from outstanding hobbyists to award winning, international woodworkers. We also bring to you a bit of woodworking news and other items of note. And we wrap things up with our fortnightly beer recommendations. Whether you are a hand-tool, powertool, or hybrid woodworker, we thin... more

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Curtis returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore Blackwing Pencils, shellac, lathes, Velda Settee designs and more. Check it Out!

Curtis Buchanan

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We’re excited to have back the one and only Curtis Buchanan as our guest. Curtis is a Master Windsor Chairmaker, Chair Designer, spoon carver, and an all around great guy. He works out of his wonderful shop located in Jonesborough, TN. This is a fasc... more

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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!

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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 W... more

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Recent Guests

Curtis Buchanan
Master Windsor chairmaker, chair designer, and spoon carver
Episode: MWA631 - Curtis Buchanan; OG Windsor Chairmaker
Travis Curtis
Chairmaker and woodworking instructor
Episode: MWA630 - Travis Curtis & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Greg Pennington
Woodworker known for Windsor chairs and related woodworking
windsorchairs.com
Episode: MWA628 - Greg Pennington & 5 Questions
Brian Granvall
Medical professional and woodworker; co-creator of Makers Medkit
Locust Grove Woodcraft
Episode: MWA625 - Makers Medkit with Brian Granvall & Michael Alm
Michael Alm
Woodworker and creator of AlmFab; YouTube creator
AlmFab
Episode: MWA625 - Makers Medkit with Brian Granvall & Michael Alm
Joe Bass
Woodworking guest, interviewee
Woodworker
Episode: MWA624 - Joe Bass & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Gary Rogowski
Award-winning furniture maker, author, educator, director of the Northwest Woodworking Studio, host of the Splinter Podcast
Northwest Woodworking Studio
Episode: MWA622 - Gary Rogowski at Handworks
Jon Joffe
Toolmaker, woodworker, and hand-tool enthusiast
Jon Joffe Toolworks
Episode: MWA619 - Jon Joffe: Toolmaker
Wilbur Pan
Woodworker and ambassador of Asian woodworking tools and techniques
Independent woodworker
Episode: MWA618 - Wilbur Pan at Handworks

Hosts

Kyle
Host with long-running involvement in the show, often guiding discussions and questions.
Sean
Co-host and primary interviewer in many episodes; pairs with Kyle for dialogue.
Brian
Co-host contributing to episode structure and guest dialogue.
Jeff
Co-host supporting interviews and show segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Great Podcast, but

    I really enjoy this podcast, great woodworking knowledge shares with a lot of excellent guests. Someone does need to encourage Sean to understand better the question- “What is going on in your shop?” Every episode when it gets to Sean, I have to fast forward through the lengthy, non-woodworking updates from Sean.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrizzCraft
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Guests & Info

    I do what I can to listen to every episode. It’s rare for me to miss listening, and I like the idea of interviewing different woodworkers. Just solid info and good folks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lotechie Mo
    United States10 months ago
  • Consistently great conversations with woodworkers

    Due to a lack of time, I’m way behind on my podcast listening, with over 61 podcast episodes across 17 shows waiting in my listening queue. The MWA Podcast is the only one I’m caught up with. That’s how good this podcast is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wpan03
    United States2 years ago
  • MWA 529 - how to get stuff done!

    While the entire episode was good the golden nugget is at the end when Shea talks about finding/ devoting the time to get woodworking projects done. Great to reflect on and consider how to be better at allocating time to projects…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GregLa2
    United States2 years ago
  • Needs shorter intros

    Good interviews, but they spend waaaayyy too long talking about nothing beforehand.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TreebeardNH
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback calls for tighter intros and improved audio quality, but overall high listener satisfaction and loyalty.
Episodes are consistently informative and approachable for both newbies and seasoned makers.
Listeners praise the depth and variety of guests, with solid woodworking knowledge and engaging conversations.
Guests are often described as knowledgeable, practical, and generous with insights about tools and workflow.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#48
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Apple Podcasts
#97
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Apple Podcasts
#174
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#249
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#13
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#33
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MWA631 - Curtis Buchanan; OG Windsor Chairmaker
Q: Is there anything that you're still trying to improve on in your chair making?
Buchanan says he is still working to improve everything, particularly his sharpening. He explains that sharp tools make better work and are more enjoyable to use, and that the Democratic chair depends on sharpening its shaping tools correctly.
MWA631 - Curtis Buchanan; OG Windsor Chairmaker
Q: What goes into making those types of designs when you're looking at making a new chair?
Buchanan says he starts building a chair that comes to mind rather than drawing or making formal prototypes. The Mantis chair emerged from his work in Peru, combining available materials, local skills, function, and repeated visual refinement.
MWA630 - Travis Curtis & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Q: What is your go-to finish?
Curtis uses shellac and wax as a topcoat, with paint underneath. He explains his method for applying milk paint with nonwoven abrasive pads to work it into the surface and reduce excess buildup.
MWA630 - Travis Curtis & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Q: What tools are you considering adding to your shop?
Curtis is not looking to add tools. He has been giving away or selling extra hand planes and says three planes meet his needs.
MWA629 - Travis Curtis Returns
Q: Tell us about the classes you teach. Types of chairs, where do you teach, first of all? Types of chairs, class length, accommodations, and those things.
Curtis teaches in his Whites Creek shop and travels to teach. Students can choose among chair forms such as Jenny, sack-back and other Windsor chairs, and some local students work on weekends; he also offers free instruction on painting their chairs afterward.

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What is MWA Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with woodworkers who are influential in the maker community, ranging from hobbyists to internationally recognized craftspeople. Episodes blend long-form interviews with hands-on woodworking insights, gear updates, and news from the tools and festival scene, all delivered with a warm, community-focused vibe. Listeners gravitate toward practical technique, project planning, and behind-the-scenes looks at craft education, events, and tool development. Notable strengths include a steady roster of top-tier guests across hand-tool, power-tool, and hybrid woodworking, plus accessible tech and business discussions that appeal to both hobbyists and professionals. A recurring thread is bridging traditional han... more

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2. Travis Curtis
3. Greg Pennington
4. Brian Granvall
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7. Gary Rogowski
8. Jon Joffe

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