From the Woodshed

Tom Welch of Mainely Handrails is our guest this week, and he shares with us the process of fabricating one of a kind steel and aluminum creations, ranging from standard handrails to a life-size bear-B-Q! Tom also discusses his experience starting and growing a business, and lets us know where he stands on the best place to get a donut in Maine. This week's featured Hero, from our partner Her...

Fan favorite Matt "Dixie" Dix brings his laid-back vibe and friendly smile to the Woodshed this week for a conversation with Chase and Ryan. Dixie talks with us about growing up in Maine, his favorite parts of being a carpenter, and how he got his nickname. He also plays "Name that Tool" with Chase and Ryan, where the guys try to identify hand-held tools just from the sound the...

Our guest this week is Isidora Pucciarelli, shop manager at the Kennebec Cabin Company headquarters and Chase and Ashley's longtime family friend. Isidora tells us about several exciting new items in the shop, including a Maine unicorn shirt-- made by none other than Doug the Plumber's brother! She also shares the surprising story behind her beloved 1990 Volvo. This week's featured...

This week, Chase and Ryan welcome our go-to arborist and all-around tree whisperer, Harry Wolfington from Pinnacle Tree. Learn about the magic of "elevating," the dangers of the brown tail moth, and the kind of personality it takes to swing from trees 100 feet in the air. This week's featured Hero, from our partner Hero Media Arts, is Amy Grant-Trefethen of Barn Boards and More. Amy...

Chase and Ryan welcome Maine Cabin Masters costar Jared "Jedi" Baker to the Woodshed this week. Jedi tells us about playing hockey year-round and the details of the Maine moose-hunting lottery. The guys also play a fun game of "Never Have I Ever," Maine Cabin Masters edition. This week's featured Hero, from our partner Hero Media Arts, is Lisa LaGrange of Jellison Traders....

Cabin Masters project owner Linda Saulter joins Chase and Ryan to discuss what it was like to be selected for the show, and the effort it took to wait for the genuine "reveal" surprise of her renovated camp. The Saulter home appeared in Season 4, Episode 10 of Maine Cabin Masters. See more of Linda's cabin here: https://bit.ly/2TPQ9PU This week's featured Hero, from our partner...

In this episode Chase and Ryan welcome Seth Gass, one of the primary camera operators (and Maine resident) for the Cabin Masters television production. The guys talk about how Seth's career has unfolded, the mechanics of making it look easy, and the magic of keeping the "real" in reality TV. This week's featured Hero, from our partner Hero Media Arts, is artist Peggy Bosse. Peg...

Our guest this week is Maine Cabin Masters fan favorite, "Doug the Plumber." Doug tells us how to make sure your outdoor shower is up to code, what he thinks about being the Cabin Masters' celebrity plumber, and tells us about his side gig making wooden wood stoves. This week's featured Hero, from our partner Hero Media Arts, is Dan Burn of Burns Bears. Dan is a master chainsaw...

Chase and Ryan's first guest on the podcast is Maine Cabin Masters costar Ashley Eldridge! Chase, Ryan, and Ashley talk about the creation of the Kennebec Cabin Company headquarters in Manchester, Maine, and a hot new item flying off the shelves: Man Glitter. Ashley explains her design process when working on cabins, and gives us an update on everyone's favorite Cabin Master dog, Gus. Yo...