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Artwork for Woodworking is BULLSHIT!

Woodworking is BULLSHIT!

Woodworking is Bullsh*t
Woodworking
Creativity
Mental Health
Craftsmanship
Sustainability
Design
Art
Social Media
Disposable Culture
Imposter Syndrome
Perfectionism
Work-Life Balance
Emotional Attachment
Emotionally Durable Design
Authenticity
Hustle Culture
Repairability
Storytelling
Passion
Gratitude

A podcast centered around design, creativity, and the search for authentic inspiration in woodworking and beyond, hosted by Paul Jasper, Erik Curtis, and Mary Tsai.

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Do hobbies and making lower your stress, or add to it? Clinical health psychologist Dr. Matt Whited GUIDES US through another installment of the PSYCHOLOGY SERIES, helping to take stress apart: what is STRESS exactly, why it isn’t always bad, and whe... more

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Do you gravitate towards the quick and easy weekend project or the long haul masterpiece? The answer likely depends on your brain chemistry, your work/life schedule and availability, and your innate ability to tolerate delayed gratification.

In thi... more

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Why spend time examining—or even physically making—"BAD ART"? Is there something to be learned by making BAD ART?

Jack kicks off the discussion with her signature college assignment: forcing students to imagine, write about, and physically build the... more

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The things we make are not simply objects, but symbols of who WE ARE and WHAT WE OBSERVE in life. This week we sit down with our first ceramicist guest ever, Jordan Koons — potter and educator, to figure out what the things we make are trying to tell... more

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Matt Whited
Clinical health psychologist and associate professor at East Carolina University
East Carolina University
Episode: Episode 74 - The Psychology of STRESS & Making (w/ Dr. Matt Whited)
Brad Appelhans
PhD psychologist, professor, and woodworker who studies immediate and delayed gratification
Rush University Medical Center
Episode: Episode 73 - QUICK & EASY Projects vs. SLOW Masterpieces - Which are YOU & WHY? (w/ Dr. Brad Appelhans)
Jack Thomas
Learning designer, homesteader, and art professor
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Episode 72 - Unpacking Disgust: How what you HATE reveals what you VALUE.
Jordan Koons
Ceramicist, artist, educator, and alchemist, discussed as the guest invited to the show
Jordan Koons Ceramic / Ceramics School
Episode: Episode 71 - What YOUR work says about YOU and LIFE (w/ Jordan Coons)
Dave Dennis
Co-founder of Ventana Surfboards & Supplies
Ventana Surfboards & Supplies
Episode: Episode 70 - How to MARKET and SELL Your Work ETHICALLY
Nick Cutsumpas
Netflix collaborator, plant designer, landscape professional
Self‑employed / Plant designer
Episode: Episode 69 - Making it up as you GROW (w/ Farmer Nick Cutsumpas)
Sherry Pagoto
PhD psychologist, guest on the episode
University/Clinical psychology (as introduced in the episode)
Episode: Episode 68 - Trouble GETTING STARTED on something? This episode is for YOU!
Thomson Kneeland
College roommate of Paul, professional upright bass jazz musician
Jazz musician, educator
Episode: Episode 67 - Is ART for ARTIST, or is ART for the AUDIENCE?
Spencer Schubert
A sculptor and bronze artist showcased on the episode
Independent artist/sculptor
Episode: Episode 65 - Your LIFE is 4000 weeks, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH IT?

Hosts

Paul Jasper
Woodworker and scientist associated with Copper Pig Woodworking.
Erik Curtis
Fine furniture maker, educator, and content creator.
Mary Tsai

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    Hands down the best podcast about woodworking and life as a woodworker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Enos
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent pod

    Great podcast that goes deep in exploring s verbal different facets of the craft. Not a pod about techniques, rather more of a philosophical discussion. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beer_Man
    United States9 months ago
  • Fake and Woke

    I only listened to episode 52. What a complete load of fake history. I am astounded at how stupid these 3 idiots are!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Neely1
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    Love this podcast as it is about more than just woodworking, but life and meaning. I have listened to all 50 now 51 episodes multiple times as they tend to hit differently depending on what my life is like at the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H>ME
    United Statesa year ago
  • Why so many Eric’s?

    Love the show and for years have thought about starting a YT channel but it seems like there’s already too many woodworkers named Eric. Do I need to change my name?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oopsmyeye
    United Statesa year ago

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The hosts' friendly banter and humor are a major part of the appeal.
Listeners value the thoughtful treatment of design, creativity, craft, and life beyond shop talk.
A small number of reviews object to individual episodes or a host's personal anecdotes.
Some listeners find the conversations motivating and useful beyond woodworking, including in their own careers and teaching.

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#16
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#10
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#50
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#19
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#52
Germany/Arts/Design
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#102
France/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 74 - The Psychology of STRESS & Making (w/ Dr. Matt Whited)
Q: How can someone find leisure activities when they do not know what they would enjoy?
Whited suggests setting aside a manageable amount of time to explore possible hobbies, identify something that sparks moderate interest, and try it. Small experiments help reveal what feels meaningful and enjoyable.
Episode 74 - The Psychology of STRESS & Making (w/ Dr. Matt Whited)
Q: How do you differentiate between good stress and bad stress?
Stress is more likely to be helpful when a person expects they can meet the demand and can recover afterward. It becomes harmful when it pushes beyond their resources and changes their behavior, sleep, or self-care in damaging ways.
Episode 73 - QUICK & EASY Projects vs. SLOW Masterpieces - Which are YOU & WHY? (w/ Dr. Brad Appelhans)
Q: What are some strategies people can use to shift toward delayed gratification?
Appelhans recommends creating smaller rewards along the way by shortening the time horizon, committing to choices in advance, bundling a series of choices, and imagining future accomplishments.
Episode 73 - QUICK & EASY Projects vs. SLOW Masterpieces - Which are YOU & WHY? (w/ Dr. Brad Appelhans)
Q: What is the famous marshmallow experiment, and what did researchers learn from it?
Children ages three to five were offered one marshmallow immediately or a second if they waited. Later outcomes initially appeared linked to how long children waited, but socioeconomic circumstances and expectations of trust explained much of the relationship.
Episode 64 - How your PERSONALITY TYPE affects your CRAFT/ART
Q: Where do you think Paul falls on extraversion?
The guesses vary, but the real answer is that Paul is very extroverted in practice, with differing results across tests, and he uses social interaction to fuel his work and projects.

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What is Woodworking is BULLSHIT! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations connect woodworking and furniture design with questions about art, creativity, psychology, business, and how people find meaning in making. Paul Jasper and Erik Curtis are the recurring voices, with Mary Tsai also part of the host team. Their informal, humorous discussions pair practical experience from working woodworkers with ideas from researchers, artists, educators, and creative-business owners. Guests bring expertise in areas such as stress, motivation, design theory, ceramics, sculpture, music, and ethical marketing, often using their own work to open up broader questions about craft and creative life.

Rather than focusing mainly on tool reviews or step-by-step techniques, the emphasis is on the thinking behind creativ... more

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2. Brad Appelhans
3. Jack Thomas
4. Jordan Koons
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6. Nick Cutsumpas
7. Sherry Pagoto
8. Thomson Kneeland

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