Passion for Craft Podcast

Ep. 130 The Hanover Project

Come check out this historic preservation project in Hanover, MA. Michael Burrey is rebuilding a historic timber-framed home and combining it with a new build in a Carpen

Ep. 129 Rich Friberg

Come and meet Rich Friberg. Rich was the second year Preservation Carpentry instructor who took over after Robert Adam. He is a master turner and owns Pleasant Avenue Res

Ep. 128 Craftsman Style Deep Dive

Join Brent, Richard, and Jackson for another deep dive into the craftsman style! Gustav Stickley really pioneered this style in the early 1900's and it has become a

Ep. 127 Bees & Moldings

PFC is back, and we are excited to share some fun episodes with you this summer. Tune in to hear about Jackson's passion for bees, Brent's for moldings, and Ric

Ep. 126 Vincent Reed

Join us in meeting 'British Brent'! Vincent Reed has a passion for restoring historic woodwork. He has worked on so many incredible projects in the UK, and cont

Ep. 125 Deserted Island

Uhhh... We tried something new here, this is a totally different type of episode. Let us know what you think of this less structured normal conversation. Back to craft ne

Ep. 124 Stains, Paints, & Finishes

Inspired by a recent guest instructor at NBSS, Jackson wanted to talk about paints and finishes. Richard has a great perspective because of his extensive paint experience

Ep. 123 When Do You Quit

When is it time to move from working your small business, to running it. The craftsmen talk about when it is time to put down the toolbelt, if that is necessary for every

Ep. 122 We Tried to do a Deep Dive...

This episode starts out as a deep dive into stairs and mantles, then turns into a fun bit of chaos. Join in to learn why the orders define proportions of a room without d

Ep. 121 Dave Rogers

Join the craftsmen as they talk to Dave Rogers from Windsor One. From philosophy, to wood growth, to marketing, they cover all aspects of Windsor in a really fun and enga

Ep. 120 The 6 Hidden Designers

During home build or remodel, there are 6 hidden designers who play a role in changing your desired plans for the house, often without your consent. As a homeowner or hom

Ep. 119 Kit Houses

Join us for a long awaited deep dive into kit houses! This is a lost art of building that should still be in use today. As the original entry level home, it is a tragedy

Ep. 118 Modernism Deep Dive

Is Frank Lloyd Wright the only good modern architect? Does Falling Water hold water? While modernism is a rejection of the classical orders, it still has merit... right?

Ep. 117 Looking to 2026

The guys look ahead and discuss what is to come for the year.

Ep. 116 Boston Recap

The craftsmen spent the weekend soaking in the amazing historic architecture of Boston and Salem, and now they are debriefing it all. In this episode, the guys discuss wh

Ep. 115 Kings Chapel

The craftsmen are joined again by Michael Burrey inside of Kings Chapel. Completed in 1754 as Boston's first granite building, Kings Chapel has a massive timber fram

Ep. 114 The Old North Church

The Craftsmen are back with Brock Leiendecker at the Old North Church. One if by land, two if by sea, and three cheers for a really cool episode!

Ep. 113 Michael Burrey

The guys are joined by Michael Burrey, the second year Preservation Carpentry program at NBSS.

Ep. 112 Peabody Essex Museum

The guys are joined by Ryan Foley, Jackson's classmate, to explore some of the historic properties owned by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. Ryan worked on som

Ep. 111 Exploring Salem

Explore Salem, MA with Brent, Richard and Jackson as they walk around the McIntire District and Brent nerds out...a lot. Thanks to our Sponsor for this episode, Rockwool.