Sweep the Floor

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Ep. 10: Matt Codina

Musician Matt Codina took up leatherworking as a simple way to pass the time with a bandmate. Then, it took over his life. On today's Sweep the Floor, we talk to Matt (

Oct 29 2021
56 min

Ep. 9: David Harto

"It's breakneck-ish enough." When David Harto inherited his grandfather's 1952 Cushman Eagle scooter, his first inclination was to learn how to restore it. Then, he de

Sep 17 2021
1 h 14 min

Ep. 8: Matt Wehling

When violin bow maker Matt Wehling offered to be a guest on Sweep the Floor, I couldn't resist. Violin bows look so simple - a long strip of wood, some horsehair, and som

Sep 2 2021
1 h 23 min

Ep. 7: Jonathan Ward (ICON, TLC4x4)

After a long hiatus, Sweep the Floor is back with a guest who is particularly close to my heart, Jonathan Ward. Jonathan is an automotive fanatic, Land Cruiser guru, desi

Aug 18 2021
1 h 17 min

Ep. 6: David Tracy

The next time you see a guy working on his Jeep in a Walmart parking lot, you may want to do a double-take. It could be David Tracy. David is a Senior Technical Edito

May 19 2021
1 h 35 min

Ep. 5: Trent Preszler

When his estranged father passed away, Trent Preszler's inheritance was his dad's lone, well-used tool chest. With those tools and no prior woodworking experience, Pre

May 4 2021
52 min

Ep. 4: Josh Martin

Josh Martin has been making stuff since he was a kid. It's no wonder: His father, Terry Martin, was one of the most prolific surfboard shapers, ever. Today, Josh follows

Apr 27 2021
1 h 13 min

Ep. 3: Richard Sachs

A "prolonged adventure." That's how Richard Sachs describes the pivotal moment when, as a teenager killing time before college, he flew to London seeking a temporary job

Apr 7 2021
1 h 38 min

Ep. 2: Jeff Pensiero of Baldface Lodge

In the winter, there are just two ways to get to Nelson, British Columbia's Baldface Lodge... via helicopter or a very long, bumpy snowmobile ride. Yet, every year, hundr

Mar 20 2021
45 min

Ep. 1: Linda Manzer

Linda Manzer is one of the greatest guitarmakers alive today. She pushes the boundaries of instrument-making and engineering with each of her creations and has a cult-lik

Mar 7 2021
47 min

Sweep the Floor: An Introduction

A peek at Sweep the Floor, the latest podcast to join the Fretboard Journal family. Every two weeks, host Jason Verlinde interviews a crafts person at the top of their ga

Jan 4 2021
2 min

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What listeners say

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Another fantastic podcast from the people at Fretboard Journal. Jason is such a good interviewer. By keeping his involvement in the conversation to a minimum, he gives his guest ample room to talk about their passion. I came to the podcast to listen to the guest who do what is closest to my heart, lutherie and bicycles, but my favorite episode was David Tracy. He was so excited about cars, it made me excited, and I could care less about cars. All In all, a super entertaining podcast.

Dah21923 · Dec 2021

As a long time listener to the Fretboard Journal Podcast, The Truth About Vintage Amps, and Luthier on Luthier, I wasn't sure what to think about yet another podcast from this team. I never should have questioned whether or not to start listening. Two episodes in, I am intrigued, thrilled, challenged and enthused! Jason Verlinde has a gift for identifying topics and people that others want to know about and hear from!

Tom at MIOH Studios · Nov 2021

I love all of the Fretboard Journal podcasts, but didn’t expect to like STF as much as I do. I especially enjoy the interesting directions the discussions take as Jason learns more about the topics.

ScottH468 · Oct 2021

This podcast will make you want to grab you tools and wrench on something! Great stories of people from different walks creating awesome things! If you aren’t a listener, subscribe and listen to ALL of the previous episodes. While you’re at it subscribe to Fretboard Journal! A great magazine for guitar lovers !

Yak Angler · Sep 2021

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