From the Woodshed

Chase and Ryan welcome Hillary Roberts from our local Humane Society, which has been serving the community since 1927! The organization offers "second chances" for domestic animals, providing essential health services before connecting them with a new family. The organization has had to change their operating procedure during the pandemic, but volunteer interest and demand for animal com...

Chase and Ryan welcome Vanessa Santarelli, founder and owner of Your Maine Concierge , the state's first custom guided-experience company. She's also co-host of the Maine Life TV show. She travels the state highlighting unique Maine businesses with style and pinache, and is a big influencer in spreading the allure of the state's many charms.  From the Woodshed is a casual conversati...

Chase and Ryan welcome to The Woodshed sports broadcasting legend Dan Patrick, who comes prepared with his own list of questions for the guys! He interviews for a living, of course, as host of the Dan Patrick show on major media outlets across the country. Dan wants to know how we endure Maine winters, the one carpentry skill everyone should possess, and the real behind-the-scenes dynamics of one...

Chase and Ryan (and Ashley!) welcome world-renowned artist Mary Engelbreit to The Woodshed. You may not know her name, but you've surely seen her work on greeting cards, calendars and book jackets. What's the Cabin Masters connection, you ask? She's a fan of the show! Mary sent a piece illustrating Ryan's famous "Saltine" quote (which now proudly hangs at KCC headquar...

Chase and Ryan welcome Jodie Mosher-Towle, the president of the North Pond Association in Belgrade. Jodie and volunteers like her across the state educate lakefront property owners in preserving water quality. Algae blooms, invasive plant species and toxic runoffs are real dangers to the health of Maine's lakes and ponds. Practical steps and a broader awareness are important in preserving our...

Chase and Ryan welcome University of Maine wood products engineer Russell Edgar to The Woodshed. Russell and his team research ways to expand the impact of the state's forest resources through technical innovation and education.  Maine's tree species aren't always the straightest or the strongest or the tallest, he says, but a value-added approach allows our wood products industry t...

Chase and Ryan welcome to the show Al Feather, from Hammond Lumber. If you're a fan of the show, you've heard about the great service provided by Hammond Lumber, the official building project parter of Maine Cabin Masters.  Learn more about this 4th generation Maine company and how it supports contractors and DIYers across the state. From the Woodshed is a candid conversation with Chase...

Chase and Ryan welcome to the show Chris Ermides, the host of the Ask This Old House Podcast.  The guys compare notes about the joys of working in the trades, educating the next generation, and the responsibility of renovating and preserving old homes. From the Woodshed is a candid conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV...

Chase and Ryan welcome to the Woodshed author Tim Cotton, whose book "The Detective in the Dooryard," is a hot seller in these parts. The guys discuss Tim's transition from cop to Maine humorist, the rise of the Bangor Police Department Facebook page, and the real story behind the Duck of Justice. From the Woodshed is a candid conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from t...

Chase and Ryan welcome another familiar face to the studio, as Cabin Masters co-star Jedi joins the conversation.  The guys talk about their mask-wearing strategies (sometimes a challenge with a beard), Jedi's hunting season observations, and the status of his hockey career. From the Woodshed is a candid conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the te...

Season Two of From the Woodshed kicks off with an appearance from Ashley Eldridge, everybody's favorite designer and Maine Cabin Masters co-star.  Ashley and the guys give us an update on the current season in production (without giving away any secret details), including a renovation at a summer day camp that Ashley and Chase attended as kids. Away from the show, Ashley's been having so...

Our guest this week is Karen Carberry Warhola, Director of the Maine Film Office! The Maine Film Office works with production teams from all over the country (and the world!) to help them film movies, tv shows, music videos, and advertisements in Maine. Karen talked with us about her favorite parts of working with production teams, and told us her favorite made-in-Maine film. Tune in to learn abou...

This week in the Woodshed we will have Jeff Myers from Great Northern Docks, the dock supplier of The Maine Cabin Masters. Jeff tells us about the history and benefits of Great Northern Docks, and answers questions about the best type dock for a variety of conditions and locations. He also tells us about some of the cool custom installations the Great Northern Docks team has done. From the Woodshe...

Our guest in the Woodshed this week is Justin LaPointe, the Morrill family's longest employee! Justin started working for Chase's dad even before Chase did. Justin told us all about his love of Moxie, the classic Maine soda. He also shared about getting his "dumpster wings"-- the first time he went dumpster diving with Chase's dad! Tune in to learn the inside scoop about w...

This week our guests in the Woodshed are Brian Taylor and Jason Thornton, members of the Kennebec Cabin Company crew. Brian and Jason grew up together and have been working with the Cabin Masters for several years. They tell us about their shared love of skiing, and what makes working with the Cabin Masters different from other construction jobs. From the Woodshed is a candid conversation with Cha...

This week we were visited by Corbin Eldridge, Cam LaSalle, and Gavin O'Donnells- the Teen Cabin Masters (also known as the "Z-Masters," since they're representing Gen Z!) The guys tell us about their summer working with the KCC team, including the learning moments and the highs and lows. They also share their plans for returning to school this fall, and tell us if they see them...

Our guest this week is "Wild Bill" Davenport, a longtime friend of the Morrill family and the Cabin Masters. Wild Bill tells us about the various interesting jobs he's held over the years and shares the story of his friendship with Chase and Ashley's father. The guys also reminisce about the pilot episode of Maine Cabin Masters, where they traveled to the far northern reaches o...

This week Chase and Ryan sat down with Maine Cabin Masters producers Lisa Stanley and Jason Kemp. Lisa and Jason have been working on the show since season one, and they share some of the funny moments that have happened along the way. Tune in to hear Chase and Ryan challenge Lisa and Jason to a game of "Lingo Bingo." Chase and Ryan quiz Lisa and Jason on their carpentry and construction...

Our guest this week is Dean Gyorgy of Hero Media Arts. You're probably familiar with the Hero Media Arts video pieces that run each week in the podcast, and you might recognize Dean's voice from the intro to From the Woodshed. We sat down with Dean to learn more about him and his business, and he told us how he defines a hero. He also shared his history with the Cabin Masters, and a few...

Our guest this week is Cole McElwin, the manager of The Woodshed, the new tap room at Kennebec Cabin Company headquarters! Cole, Chase, and Ryan taste some Maine-made brews that might make an appearance in The Woodshed. Cole shares some details about the soon-to-open tap room, and tells Chase and Ryan about his past experiences working in the restaurant industry. Tune in to learn more about Cole a...

Our guest this week is Jeff Easterling, President of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association. Jeff explains the role NELMA plays in educating and supporting lumber graders across the Northeast, and answers fan questions about the strengths of Eastern White Pine, and differences across Pine varieties. Jeff also challenges Ryan and Chase to a lumber-grading test! See if you can tell the di...

Matt Assmus, Executive Producer of Maine Cabin Masters was our guest on the podcast this week. Matt tells us about the production work that goes into the show, and even shares about that time he toured Europe with a band! If you think you're the ultimate Maine Cabin Masters fan, make sure to play along when the guys try to guess "who said it?" with a list of quotes from the show! Th...

Our guest this week is Francis Folsom of Folsom Landscape Fabrications, the Cabin Masters' go-to landscape company. Francis tells us about his family's history with the Morrills and the Eldridges, and the challenges of landscaping when a TV crew is involved. He also shares his secret cure for Poison Ivy!  This week's featured Hero, from our partner Hero Media Arts, is Rob Blood, who...

Our guest in the Woodshed this week is Brad Weston. Brad has been a part of the Kennebec Cabin Company team for five years, and fans of Maine Cabin Masters have seen him grow up on the show. Brad shares about his years playing college football, and tells us what the Cabin Masters are really like as coworkers. This week's featured Hero, from our partner Hero Media Arts, is Michael Doucette of...

Our guest this episode is Peggy Morrill, who goes way back with the Cabin Masters. She's Chase and Ashley's mom, Ryan's mother-in-law, and Maggie's "Mimi Peggy!" Peggy reminisces about what Chase and Ashley were like growing up, talks Maine history, and tells us how she came to Maine in the first place (the story includes a motorcycle trip!) This week's featured...