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Rating
4.6from
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632 episodes
Language
EnglishExplicit
No
Date created
2012/02/12
Latest episode
2026/10/13
Average duration
52 min.
Release period
7 days
Description
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 think you will find something of interest in every episode.
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MWA628 - Greg Pennington & 5 Questions
2026/10/13
Greg returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore drawknives, Greg's sharpening process, Kelly Mehler and more. Check it Out!
Greg Pennington
penningtonwindsorchairs.com@gpenningtonwindsorchairs on InstagramEpisode Sponsors:
Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderSilver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair"
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA627 - Greg Pennington: Windsor Chairmaker
2026/10/06
We’re excited to have Greg Pennington as our guest. Greg is a master Windsor chairmaker, outstanding instructor, and an all around great guy. He teaches classes out of his wonderful shop located in Hendersonville, TN. And he has written articles on chairmaking for woodworking publications, and has been featured on Charles Brock’s PBS show Volunteer Woodworker. Check it out!
Greg Pennington
penningtonwindsorchairs.com@gpenningtonwindsorchairs on InstagramEpisode Sponsors:
Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderSilver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair"
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA626 - Brian Granvall & Michael Alm and the 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
2026/09/29
Brian & Michael return to answer the 5 Questions. We explore shooting planes, Hillview squares, woven chairs, sailboats, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
Brian Granvall
makersmed.comlocustgrovewoodcraft.com@locustgrovewoodcraft on Instagram/Locust Grove Woodcraft on Facebookvetsheds.orgMichael Alm
makersmed.comalmfab.com@almfab on InstagramMichael Alm (ALM FAB) on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA625 - Makers Medkit with Brian Granvall & Michael Alm
2026/09/22
On this episode we’re excited to have Brian Granvall & Michael Alm as our guests. Both are outstanding professional woodworkers, and at the Texas Woodworking Festival they will be launching the Makers Medkit. This is fascinating conversation about safety, preparation, and having the right Medkit in your shop. Check it out!
Brian Granvall
makersmed.comlocustgrovewoodcraft.com@locustgrovewoodcraft on Instagram/Locust Grove Woodcraft on Facebookvetsheds.orgMichael Alm
makersmed.comalmfab.com@almfab on InstagramMichael Alm (ALM FAB) on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA624 - Joe Bass & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
2026/09/15
Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore combo machines, letter carving, wood you can't find in Texas, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
Joe Bass
joebassworkshop.com@joerobertbass on InstagramWWing News
Powermatic new 15” & 20” Helical PlanersVeritas Tools at RocklerNew LAP Book - Benchwork: A Guide to Hand Tools, Work Strategies, Benches & Storage by Mike PekovichSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA623 - Jon Joffe & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
2026/09/08
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore CNC machines, dust collection, Dogwood, Hawthorn, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
Jon Joffe
jonjoffetoolworks.co@jonjoffe on InstagramWWing News
Mirka Combo 5” & 6” ROS - DEROS II 5650XWoodpeckers Ellipse Router JigHarvey Sniper Drill Press PricingTite-Reach WrenchSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
MWA622 - Gary Rogowski at Handworks
2026/09/01
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 Splinters podcast. It's a fun conversation with a great friend. Check it out!
Gary Rogowski
northwestwoodworking.com@northwestwoodworking on InstagramSplinters PodcastGary Rogowski on SubstackWWing News
New SawStop BandsawNew Harvey Table Saw with Safety TechNew Harvey Dust Extractor/ProcessorHeartwood Wood Shop Post on Alcohol Bags for FinishSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA621 - Mark Hicks in the House
2026/08/25
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 great friend that goes in many different directions. Check it out!
Mark Hicks
plate11.comSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA620 - Joe Bass Returns
2026/08/18
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!
Joe Bass
joebassworkshop.com@joerobertbass on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff WyattJeff's Substack
MWA619 - Jon Joffe: Toolmaker
2026/08/11
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 maker. Check it out!
Jon Joffe
jonjoffetoolworks.co@jonjoffe on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
MWA618 - Wilbur Pan at Handworks
2026/08/04
On this episode we are going to be catching up Wilbur Pan. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker, and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. He will be demonstrating those tools and techniques at the upcoming Handworks event in Amana, IA on Sept 4 & 5. Join us for a fun and informative conversation with a great friend of the podcast.
Wilbur Pan
Giantcypress.net@wilburpan on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
MWA617 - Peter Follansbee & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
2026/07/28
Peter returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore axes, Hungarian riven beech furniture, Drew Langsner, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
Peter Follansbee
Follansbee’s Substackpeterfollansbee-joiner.compfollansbee.wordpress.com@peterfollansbee on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
MWA616 - Peter Follansbee & the 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard
2026/07/21
We’re excited to have the one and only Peter Follansbee as our guest. Peter is an outstanding furniture and chairmaker primarily focusing on 17th century furniture from New England. He has just released a new book with Lost Art Press titled; 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard. Join us for a fun and informative conversation with one of luminaries of our craft.
Peter Follansbee
Follansbee’s Substackpeterfollansbee-joiner.compfollansbee.wordpress.com@peterfollansbee on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
MWA615 - David Douyard & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
2026/07/14
David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore workshop upgrades, finishing, steam bending, Yale Furniture Study, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!
David Douyard
daviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardchairmaker on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
MWA614 - David Douyard; Back from Down Under
2026/07/07
Today we’re excited to have long-time friend of the show David Douyard as our guest. David is an accomplished chairmaker, fine furniture maker, and instructor. He will also be one of the presenters at the upcoming Texas WWing Festival on Sept. 25-27 in Austin, Texas. We talk about his most recent trip Australia, Charimaking, and more. Check it out!
David Douyard
daviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardchairmaker on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order
Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets
MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram
Hosts' Contact Info:
Kyle Barton
@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski
@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst
@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt
@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
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GrizzCraft 2026/06/07
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 bett...
Lotechie Mo 2026/01/05
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 soli...
wpan03 2024/11/21
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 Po...
GregLa2 2024/11/16
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. G...
TreebeardNH 2023/12/11
Needs shorter intros
Good interviews, but they spend waaaayyy too long talking about nothing beforehand.
JusticeTaney 2023/01/19
Fun, accessible, informative
I’ve been binging the MWA Podcast during parental leave while I drive around getting my infant to sleep. As a total novice, it’s been extremely fun an...
JoeFuture 2022/09/07
One of my favorite podcasts
I’ve listened to lots of woodworking podcasts, and this one consistently delivers great advice without all the juvenile over-the-top macho humor you g...
rexhansen 2022/07/16
Good Woodworking News and Maker Interviews
Great to hear Pete ‘s update. Great interview fellas.
NickLax37 2022/07/09
Good stuff
Great podcast - the guys are super knowledgeable but don’t take themselves too seriously. And the guests are great!
SuperChuck69 2022/03/24
My Favorite Running Podcast
This is my favorite podcast about running and college football. Occasionally they veer off into woodworking news. 🤷♂️
Seriously, though, it’s a gr...
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