The Builder Sessions | Insights and stories from blue-collar experts.

The Builder Sessions | Insights and stories from blue-collar experts.

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  • Paul Jackman - Jackman Works - Netflix's Making Fun

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    Paul Jackman

    The Builder Sessions Podcast
    December 29, 2022

    And on this episode we chat with Paul Jackman from Jackman Works on YouTube and Making Fun on Netflix. We talk about how he got to where he is in his career, his experience taking the plunge into full-time content creation, being adaptable and working with what you have, and a ton more. Please enjoy our interview with Jackman!!!

    Top 3 Starting Out Tools Mentioned / Recommended (affiliate links that help support the show):

    Jigsaw - https://amzn.to/3IKeK3h
    Drill - https://amzn.to/3VRjXZV
    Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3GkCBDM

    Connect with Paul!

    https://www.jackmanworks.com/
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackman_works
    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/jackmanworks
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JackmanWorks/
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jackmanworks 

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    Website: http://www.thebuildersessions.com
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    Thank you for listening!

    Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

    - Hoff & Rosie

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Christmas Special 2022 feat. Graz and Jackman! - Holiday Gift Guide - *Audio Only*

    2022 Builder Sessions

    Christmas special featuring Graz and Jackman!
    December 14, 2022

    This is the audio from our Christmas Special we live streamed on December 7, 2022.

    Click here to watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxjMt7_YuMA

    Here is the list of tools we chatted about: 

    Stocking Stuffers

    • Center Punch
    • Folding Plastic Sawhorses
    • Pica Pencil
    • Ultra Bright LED Flashlight

      • More than your average socks & underwear

      • ISO Tunes Free 2 / Leatherman Free
      • Bauer Metal Cutting Band Saw
      • Milwaukee M12 Installation Driver
      • Leatherman Skeletool / Picket Master Pro

        • The Heavy Hitter

        • Chesapeake Light Craft Trailer Kit
        • ArcDroid CNC
        • Langmuir CNC Table
        • Festool TSC 55 KEB Tracksaw

          • Connect with Jackman!

          Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jackmanworks

          Connect with Graz!

          Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Grazmakes

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          Episode Music

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          Thank you for listening and Merry Christmas!

          - Hoff & Rosie

          2 hr 4 min
        • Mark Spagnuolo - The Wood Whisperer

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          Mark Spagnuolo

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          December 2, 2022

          On this episode we talk with The Wood Whisperer himself, Mark Spagnuolo! We chat about his early influences, how his curiosity and self-taught skills led him into starting a business and the importance of studying the techniques and skill sets of those you admire to aid in growing your craft. Please enjoy our interview with Marc!

          Connect with Marc

          https://thewoodwhisperer.com/
          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodwhisperer/
          Twitter: http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer
          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWoodWhisperer
          Join the Wood Whisperer Guild: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/
          Check out the Wood Talk podcast:
          https://www.instagram.com/woodtalkshow/
          https://woodtalkshow.com/

          Connect with us!

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          Website: http://www.thebuildersessions.com
          Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thebuildersessions
          Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19deP6RTKq6d18FpgeOSsm?si=601a0bb544784f6f 

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          Episode Music  

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          Thank you for listening!

          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          1 hr 8 min
        • Jon Hilgenberg - JCH Cabinets

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          Jon Hilgenberg

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          November 16 ,2022 

          On this episode we talk with Jon Hilgenberg from JCH Cabinets and Craftsmen Training. We chat about surrounding yourself with people who are more skilled than you to encourage growth, the importance of being humble, hungry and smart, and we learn all about Jon’s on-site Craftsman Training program. Please enjoy our interview with Jon! 

          Connect with Jon

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jchcabinets/?hl=en
          Website: https://jch-cabinets.com/
          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jchcabinets/
          Craftsmen Training: https://jch-cabinets.com/craftsmen-training/ 

          Connect with us!

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          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuilderSessions
          Website: http://www.thebuildersessions.com
          Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thebuildersessions
          Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19deP6RTKq6d18FpgeOSsm?si=601a0bb544784f6f 

          Please share and subscribe! 

          Become a Builder Sessions Insider!

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          Episode Music  

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          Photo Credit

          @fourbrothersdc - https://www.instagram.com/fourbrothersdc/ 

          Thank you for listening! 

          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool! 

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          57 min
        • Josh Mazerolle - Vague Industries - DeathWish

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          Josh Mazerolle

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          November 2 ,2022

          On this episode we have Josh Mazerolle - owner of Vague Industries and star of DeathWish. We chat about how embracing your failures is the fastest way to grow, how one’s ability to thrash and be self-disciplined is directly associated with one’s happiness,  and how incremental progress scales exponentially - All this and more within the context of automotive and fabrication.

          Please enjoy our interview with Josh!

          Connect with Josh

          Instagram: @vagueindustries
          Facebook: @vagueIndustries
          YouTube: VagueIndustries TV
          Website: www.vagueindustries.com

          DeathWish on Amazon Prime

          DeathWish on Youtube
          DeathWish on Facebook Watch

          Connect with us!

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          Episode Music:

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          Thank you for listening!

          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          1 hr 52 min
        • Graz - Graz Makes - Making Fun

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          GRAZ!!!

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          October 19, 2022

          On this episode we chat with Graz from Graz Makes and Netflix’s Making Fun. We talk about the beauty of the Maker community, his experience on the Netflix show, and how curiosity and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can set you up for success.

          Please enjoy our interview with Graz

          Connect with Graz!

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazmakes/
          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grazmakes/
          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grazmakes
          Website: https://https://grazmakes.com/
          Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81267200

          Connect with us!

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          Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19deP6RTKq6d18FpgeOSsm?si=f5d27f599b3b4b14

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          Episode Music:

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          Thank you for listening!

          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          53 min
        • Dirthead Dave - The Dirthead Shed - Dirt Every Day

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          Dirthead Dave - Dirt Every Day - The Dirthead Shed

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          October 5, 2022

          On this episode we chat with Dirthead Dave from Dirt Every Day on MotorTrend Plus and The Dirthead Shed on YouTube. We talk about his unique life experiences that have shaped who he is today, the benefit of finding the right blend of hands-on experience and formal education to grow in the areas you’re passionate about, and how authentic relationships with like-minded people have the potential to open doors for you in the future. This episode was recorded before it was announced that Dirt Every Day would no longer continue.

          Please enjoy our interview with Dave!

          Connect with Dave

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirthead_dave/
          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dirt-Head-Shed-327268873608
          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn7Te8ZzhvXr6y7Gdo_YMw

          Connect with us

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          Episode Music:

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          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          54 min
        • Justin Lamoureux - Rainy Day Forge

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          Justin Lamoureux - Rainy Day Forge

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          September 21, 2022 

          On today’s episode we have Justin Lamoureux from Rainy Day Forge. We chat about combining one’s passions to pursue entrepreneurship, acquiring equipment and tools within your means when first starting out, and he busts some common myths about blacksmithing and Damascus steel. Please enjoy our interview with Justin!


          Connect with Justin
          Website: RainyDayForge.ca
          Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainydayforge
          TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZML9gGepL/
          Facebook: https://facebook.com/rainydayforge
          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rainydayforge  

          Connect with us!

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          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          1 hr 13 min
        • George Vondriska - Vondriska Woodworks

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          George Vondriska

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          September 7, 2022

          On this episode, we talk with George Vondriska from Vondriska Woodworks, the Wood Workers Guild of America, and author of the Woodworkers Guide to Live Edge Slabs. We chat about the the shift from traditional Industrial Arts classes to the Maker movement, the benefit of acquiring skillsets in a multitude of disciplines to be a more well rounded craftsperson, and how being able to think about your projects conceptually in 3D from start to finish can help reduce waste and enable you to see the whole project in big picture form.

          Please enjoy our interview with George!

          Connect with George

          Instagram: @vondriskaworks   @georgevondriska3
          Facebook: Vondriska Works
          Website: www.vondriskawoodworks.com
          Woodworkers Guild of America
          Book: Woodworker's Guide to Live Edge Slabs: Transforming Trees into Tables, Benches, Cutting Boards, and More

          Connect with us!

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          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          1 hr 9 min
        • Micah Weber - Overland Under Budget

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          Micah Weber

          The Builder Sessions Podcast
          August 24, 2022

          On this episode we have Micah Weber from Overland Under Budget. We talk about thinking outside the box, using the tools you have at your disposal and the impact of something as simple as Lego can have on one's creativity.

          Please enjoy our interview with Micah!

          Connect with Micah

          Instagram: @overlandunderbudget
          YouTube: OverlandUnderBudget
          Website: www.overlandunderbudget.com

          Connect with us!

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          Hopefully this episode inspired you to get off the couch and build something cool!

          - Hoff & Rosie

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          40 min

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