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Podcast Episode 011 – Marshall Thompson

I speak with Marshall Thompson about woodworking with kids, Shop Night with friends, the purpose and perils of academic research, and his contributions towards finding a cure for cancer.

Posted bycraiganderaJanuary 20, 2022Posted inpodcastTags:kids, metalworking, podcast, shop, woodworkingLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 011 – Marshall Thompson

Podcast Episode 010 – James Avery

The thing I spend more of my time making than anything else is the company I work for. In this episode, I talk with James Avery, founder and CEO of that company, Kevel, about building a company, leadership, letting go, and a variety of other things.

Posted bycraiganderaDecember 3, 2021December 15, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:entrepeneurship, podcast, woodworkingLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 010 – James Avery

Podcast Episode 009 – Carin Meier

I talk with Carin Meier, a software engineer with Reify Health, about artificial intelligence/machine learning, including some of the pitfalls thereof, but also about gardening and being kind to yourself.

Posted bycraiganderaSeptember 18, 2021November 13, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:artificialintelligence, gardening, machinelearning, podcastLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 009 – Carin Meier

Podcast Episode 008 – Peter Bettenberg

I talk with my friend and amateur blacksmith, Peter Bettenberg, about his journey into blacksmithing, his quest to make a Viking shield, and a quote from Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Posted bycraiganderaAugust 13, 2021August 22, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:metalworking, podcastLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 008 – Peter Bettenberg

Podcast Episode 007 – Clint Andera

I talk with Clint Andera, one of my brothers, about his making and learning in woodworking, music, and the sport of curling. Along the way we also discuss imposter syndrome in woodworking and teaching as a learning technique.

Posted bycraiganderaJuly 18, 2021July 24, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:podcastLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 007 – Clint Andera

Podcast Episode 006 – Andrew Ehlers

I talk with my good friend Andrew about the projects we’ve done together, his adventures in making wood curve, and his work at the NTSB as a maritime accident investigator.

Posted bycraiganderaJune 26, 2021June 27, 2021Posted inpodcastLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 006 – Andrew Ehlers

Podcast Episode 005 – Michael Fogus

In this episode, I talk to the inimitable Fogus about his deep dive into philosophy through the lens of heavy metal. Along the way, we also discuss ancient Egypt and his quest to develop a “highly influential nothing”.

Posted bycraiganderaJune 6, 2021June 27, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:podcast1 Comment on Podcast Episode 005 – Michael Fogus

Podcast Episode 004 – Mike Fikes

I talk with Mike Fikes about his quest to learn electronics, and in so doing, to make ClojureScript a workable option for programming a microcontroller. Crazy? Yes, yes it is. But also cool.

Posted bycraiganderaMay 22, 2021May 23, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:podcastLeave a comment on Podcast Episode 004 – Mike Fikes

Podcast Episode 003 – Russ Olsen

I talk with my friend and former coworker Russ Olsen about making cigar box guitars, giving emotionally compelling talks to rooms full of ex-military people, and a host of other topics.

Posted bycraiganderaMay 1, 2021May 17, 2021Posted inpodcast1 Comment on Podcast Episode 003 – Russ Olsen

Podcast Episode 002 – Tim Ewald

I talk with my coworker and close friend Tim Ewald about woodworking, hand tools, the fact that tools change the way you think about problems, and our changing approaches to problem solving in design and making.

Posted bycraiganderaApril 23, 2021May 17, 2021Posted inpodcastTags:podcast, woodworking3 Comments on Podcast Episode 002 – Tim Ewald

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