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The Build Guild Podcast Episode 22 - Gold Rush - The Alaskan Christmas Episode
Episode 22 - Gold Rush - The Alaskan Christmas Episode
Scott Foster joins The Build Guild for an Alaskan Christmas episode about construction, heavy equipment, and life in Soldotna, Alaska. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 21 - Force Ghost
Episode 21 - Force Ghost
The Build Guild crew catches up after six months of major changes in their maker lives, shops, and businesses. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 20 - Failure Is Ok
Episode 20 - Failure Is Ok
The Build Guild returns after a hiatus as Ben, Brian, and Coty catch up on major changes in their businesses, shops, and creative lives. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 19 - The Wood Sorcerer
Episode 19 - The Wood Sorcerer
Microjig content director Morgan Hop joins The Build Guild to talk woodworking, content creation, product media, and working behind the scenes at a tool company. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 18 - Jack Of One Trade
Episode 18 - Jack Of One Trade
Trim carpenter Jack Henderson joins The Build Guild for a conversation about carpentry, home buying, shop projects, lasers, and CNC work. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 17 - My Life Is Optional
Episode 17 - My Life Is Optional
AJ of AJ's Art Studio joins The Build Guild to talk teaching art, adapting creative work during COVID-19, and running a local art business. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 16 - Spaceships
Episode 16 - Spaceships
Woodworker Brett Gordon joins the crew for a conversation about woodworking, art, CNC work, and whatever else the Build Guild can get into. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 15 - Social Distancing
Episode 15 - Social Distancing
Ben, Brian, and Coty discuss how the early COVID-19 shutdown affected their maker businesses, teaching, family life, and creative work. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 14 - WorkbenchCon
Episode 14 - WorkbenchCon
Ben and Coty discuss their trip to WorkbenchCon 2020, including the conference, vendors, classes, meetups, and whether makers should attend. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 13 - Piano Man
Episode 13 - Piano Man
Allen Horn joins The Build Guild to talk DIY projects, decks, fences, a fake baby grand piano, and learning practical skills through YouTube and television. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 12 - Man Glitter
Episode 12 - Man Glitter
Rick Castleman of Castleman Custom Works joins The Build Guild to talk custom jewelry, woodworking, remodeling, and maker life. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 11 - The One That Turned Us Down
Episode 11 - The One That Turned Us Down
Artist Meredith Palmer joins The Build Guild to discuss painting, digital art, live wedding painting, and building a creative business while in college. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 10 - Iron & Fire
Episode 10 - Iron & Fire
Daniel Casey of Casey Arms and History Channel's Iron & Fire joins The Build Guild to talk blacksmithing, traditional firearms, and handcrafted blades. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 9 - Overspray
Episode 9 - Overspray
Artist Jason White of Whites Artworks joins The Build Guild to talk murals, graffiti art, creative business, and work in Searcy, Arkansas. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 8 - Bears, Beets, And Freakin' Laser Beams
Episode 8 - Bears, Beets, And Freakin' Laser Beams
Ben, Brian, and Coty catch up on lasers, maker projects, Searcy's Art Alley, and what has been happening in their shops and businesses. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 7 - Citizen Of The Day
Episode 7 - Citizen Of The Day
Sha Johnson joins The Build Guild to talk law enforcement, journalism, writing, and becoming part of the Searcy community. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 6 with John Godwin
Episode 6 - John Godwin from Duck Dynasty / Duck Commander
John Godwin of Duck Dynasty and Duck Commander joins The Build Guild for a conversation about faith, family, outdoors, and life behind the show. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 5 - Make.Do.
Episode 5 - Make. Do.
Make.Do. founder Jo Ellis joins The Build Guild to talk creativity, community, teaching, and building meaningful connections through making. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 4 - King Of The Castle
Episode 4 - King Of The Castle
Local carpenter Mark Bates joins The Build Guild to talk contracting, family, tools, and creating a one-of-a-kind home for his children. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 3 - The Family Business
Episode 3 - The Family Business
Peter Romano talks family, masonry, moving to Searcy, Arkansas, and the experiences that shaped his path. Read more...
Myers Woodshop merchandise
New Myers Woodshop and The Build Guild Podcast Merchandise Available!
The original announcement for Myers Woodshop and The Build Guild Podcast merchandise, including the available shop links. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast Episode 2 - Look Ma, I'm On TV!
Episode 2 - Look Ma, I'm On TV
Coty Skinner joins The Build Guild to talk woodworking, family, community, and his experience as a Small Business Revolution finalist. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast
The Build Guild Podcast: Episode 1 - Intros
The first Build Guild Podcast episode introduces Ben, Brian, and Coty and the maker community behind the show in Searcy, Arkansas. Read more...
The Build Guild Podcast
Announcing The Build Guild Podcast!
The original announcement of The Build Guild Podcast, created by Ben Myers, Brian Hickey, and Coty Skinner to highlight makers in the Searcy, Arkansas community. Read more...
Maker Minded podcast interview with Ben Myers
My Interview With The Maker Minded Podcast (formerly Green Woodworker Podas).
Ben Myers joins the Maker Minded Podcast to talk woodworking, woodturning, CNC, YouTube, faith, and the maker community. Read more...