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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
Woodworking Education
Hand Tools
Ember Chair
Marquetry
Education
Shellac
Woodworking Techniques
Western North Carolina
Windsor Chairs
Woodworking Community
Italy

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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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 Splinte... more

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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 grea... more

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On this episode we are going to be catching up with a great friend of the show, Joe Bass. Joe is an outstanding woodworker, chairmaker, and artist. And he will be attending both Handworks and the Texas Woodworking Festival. Check it out!

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We’re excited to have Jon Joffe back as our guest. Jon is an accomplished tool maker, woodworker, and hand tool enthusiast. We talk about his new Marking Gauge, tool making, Handworks, and more. It's fun and informative conversation with a delightful... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Parker
Talented woodworker, SBWI student and future furniture maker
Beside Parker Furniture (planning)
Episode: MWA612 - Andrew Parker
Jameel Abrams
Woodworker, featured guest for five questions
Handworks participant
Episode: MWA611 - Jameel Abraham & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Jameel Abraham
Co-owner of Benchcrafted; organizer/participant of Handworks
Benchcrafted
Episode: MWA610 - Jameel Abraham; Handworks 2026
Deneb Puchalski
Lead demonstrator for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks; educator and writer in woodworking
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
Episode: MWA608 - Deneb Puchalski: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and more
Brian Brace
Master Roycroft artisan and furniture maker
Independent woodworker
Episode: MWA606 - Brian Brace: Master Roycroft Artisan
Owen Madden
Cabinetmaker and woodworker featured on The Woodworkers Book Club
Owen Madden Cabinetmaker
Episode: MWA603 - Owen Madden & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Andy Jack
Outstanding chair maker and instructor
Independent woodworker / instructor
Episode: MWA600 - The Return of Andy Jack
Mary May
Woodcarver and instructor; guest on the episode
Mary May Carving
Episode: MWA598 - Mary May Interview
David Lancaster
Outstanding woodturner and chairmaker
Maine workshop
Episode: MWA596 - David Lancaster

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 155 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 States3 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 States8 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

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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.

Apple Podcasts
#207
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#32
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#197
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#226
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#129
Germany/Leisure/Hobbies
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#14
Norway/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MWA610 - Jameel Abraham; Handworks 2026
Q: What makes Handworks unique compared to other woodworking events?
It's a grassroots, free-to-attend event organized by friends in the community, focusing on hand tools, shared learning, and informal demos rather than large commercial showcases.
MWA611 - Jameel Abraham & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Q: What tools are you considering adding to your shop?
Jameel mentions the Craig Edge loose tenon joiner and a readable Lee Valley file as tools he's considering or excited about, with an openness to seeing how they fit into his workflow at Handworks.
MWA612 - Andrew Parker
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself, where you grew up and how you got into woodworking
Andrew explains growing up in Hamilton, Montana, studying computer science, moving through Europe, and discovering woodworking via a local makerspace in Lancaster, UK, which sparked a career shift toward furniture making.
MWA609 - Deneb Puchalski: 5 Questions & WWing News
Q: What is your go-to finish?
Deneb favors purified linseed oil finishes for their non-toxicity and breathability, and he discusses moving away from latex paints due to moisture trapping and environmental concerns.
MWA609 - Deneb Puchalski: 5 Questions & WWing News
Q: What is your white whale (tool or project you aspire to master)?
He aspires to master Irish-style stick chairs, seeing chair making as a logical next step after stools and Windsor-carriage seats, believing that chair work requires a different mindset and discipline.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MWA Podcast

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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Recent guests on MWA Podcast include:

1. Andrew Parker
2. Jameel Abrams
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4. Deneb Puchalski
5. Brian Brace
6. Owen Madden
7. Andy Jack
8. Mary May

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