Tom Breslin from The Phoenix Woodshop

Create and Connect Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 27 episodes

Welcome to Create and Connect, the podcast that brings you into the world of makers—woodworkers, metal fabricators, leather craftsmen, and artists of all kinds—people who don’t just make things, they make meaning. I’m your host, Tom Breslin, the face behind The Phoenix Woodshop. I create custom CNC-machined flags to honor the service of firefighters, police officers, and military service members. Each flag is a one-of-a-kind tribute, made to connect with the individual receiving it. I consider it a privilege to tell their stories through wood and craftsmanship. This show is about stories like...

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Tom Breslin from The Phoenix Woodshop

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Episode 2 - Kurt Bloom 3 Goose Shoppe The Art of Mending Mistakes 05.09.2025 52:15

My guest today is Kurt Blum, the sole proprietor of Three Goose Shoppe based in Rhode Island. Kurt has a unique view of the world—and of his work. He often says he specializes in learning how to correct mistakes, and honestly, that’s part of what makes his craft so honest and so human. Kurt has lived many lives—first in the Pacific Northwest, then in Los Angeles, and now in the Northeast. Along th...

Episode 1 : From Flesh to Hide 25.08.2025 40:17

Welcome to the very first episode of Create and Connect, the podcast that brings you into the world of makers—woodworkers, metal fabricators, leather craftsmen, and artists of all kinds—people who don’t just make things, they make meaning. I’m your host, Tom Breslin, the face behind The Phoenix Woodshop. I create custom CNC-machined flags to honor the service of firefighters, police officers, and...