Let Jaime Talk Podcast

A huge THANK YOU to all of our fans and supporters over the past year, we could not have made it this far without you! To all of our Paid Patreon Supporters, Ben will be handling wrapping up the Patreon sponsorship levels and refunding everyone for there last month. He will also wrap up any perks that are due to our HAMMER TIME and STICK BUILT members. You will still be able to follow along with J...

In Episode 52 of the Let Jaime Talk Podcast , we’re joined by special guest Johnny Brooke from the Crafted Workshop YouTube channel . As a fellow craftsman, content creator, and woodworking expert, Johnny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. When two builders get together, there’s no shortage of things to talk about — from tools and shop setups to woodworking projects a...

In Episode 51 of Let Jaime Talk , we’re catching up on fan questions and comments from Episodes 10, 11, and 12 of the Dream Retirement Home build on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel. This one’s all about the foundation — literally. From pouring concrete on frozen ground to proper rebar tying techniques , to whether you can actually over-vibrate concrete , Jaime dives into the details that make...

Episode 50 is all about leveling up. In this milestone episode of Let Jaime Talk , Jaime Perkins dives into what he believes are the top 5 skills every carpenter needs if they want to be a true asset to their crew, their boss, and the jobsite as a whole. This isn’t just about swinging a hammer or cutting straight lines. It’s about the habits, mindset, and practical abilities that make someone depe...

Thinking about starting your own woodworking shop? Or maybe upgrading your DIY setup to something more functional and efficient? In Episode 49 , Jaime Perkins breaks down the core tools you actually need to get a woodworking shop off the ground — without wasting money on gear you’ll never use. This episode is a deep dive into the 10+ must-have tools Jaime recommends based on years of hands-on expe...

In Episode 48 , Jaime Perkins is diving into all the questions, comments, and curious observations that have come in from the videos about his ongoing DIY basement remodel . From layout choices and ceiling height challenges to insulation, framing tweaks, and tool selections — viewers had a lot to say, and Jaime’s here to respond, clarify, and explain the thinking behind the project decisions so fa...

In Episode 47, Jaime Perkins breaks down a hot topic in foundation work: ICF block vs. traditional masonry block — and what matters most when you're building for comfort, strength, and long-term efficiency. This episode continues the conversation from Episodes 5 & 6 of the Dream Retirement Home YouTube series, where fans had plenty of questions about material choices, block layout, and build a...

In Episode 46, Jaime takes a deep dive into the two recent Perkins Builder Brothers YouTube episodes where the crew had to go back and fix a sagging floor in a house they built 7 years ago. This episode goes beyond just what you saw on camera — not only do we respond to a bunch of fan questions from these episodes; Jaime opens up about why the floor sagged, how they approached the repair, what it...

In Episode 45, we’re back on site with updates from Part 5 of the “Building A Dream Retirement Home” series — and this one’s all about answering fan questions and digging into one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of the build: the foundation. Jaime Perkins covers a lot of ground in this episode — from early morning podcast banter to hands-on block laying advice, including what it takes...

In Episode 44, we're kicking off a brand-new chapter: the Perkins Builder Brothers latest YouTube build series — "Building a Dream Retirement Home"! This episode is all about bringing you behind the scenes of our newest custom home project, designed specifically as a forever home for its future owners. We talk through the vision, the early progress, and what makes this build unique — from layout c...

After 127 YouTube videos of sawdust, steel, sweat, and seriously long days, the MEGA Modern Build series on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel has officially hit the finish line… at least on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel. In this episode of Let Jaime Talk, Jaime reflects on what it means to wrap up such a massive project, what went into filming that final episode (Pt.127), and why the job...

We’re back with Part 2 of our Patreon-exclusive Q&A , continuing to answer questions submitted directly by our Patreon members — no YouTube comments, no filters, just real conversations with the people who support the channel. In this episode, Jaime digs even deeper into builder life, specific home builds, mindset, long-term decisions, and lessons learned from decades of custom home building....

Welcome to a very special episode of Let Jaime Talk — where we’re dedicating time exclusively to answering questions from our Patreon supporters . This is Part 1 of 2 , and it’s packed with great builder questions, tool talk, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else. In this episode, Jaime tackles: 🔧 Jobsite strategies and custom homebuilding tips 🛠️ Some tough...

In Episode 40 , we’re dedicating most of the show to something every builder has to face — the building inspection process . Join Jaime Perkins as he walks through a real Building Inspections Code Report , breaking down what inspectors are looking for, how to prepare for a smooth pass, and the little things that often trip people up. Whether you're a homeowner, contractor, or just curious about ho...

Link to ENTER TO WIN Jaime's TOOLBELT: https://gleam.io/GB4lm/win-jaime-perkins-tool-belt-setup In Episode 39 , we’re taking your questions from P123 on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel and digging deeper into what’s happening behind the scenes as we work to finish up both the interior and exterior of the MEGA Modern Build . Jaime shares updates from the job site as the final stages start to c...

In Episode 38 , we’re back at it — answering your latest questions from P121 on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel. From jobsite curiosities to build sequence questions, Jaime Perkins breaks it all down with his usual no-fluff, straight-from-the-site style. If you commented, DMed, or just thought “why are they doing it that way?” — this episode might have your answer. In this episode: 💬 Jaime r...

In Episode 37 , we're digging into your questions from P120 on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel — and talking about all the real-life chaos and progress happening as we race toward the finish line of the MEGA Modern Build . From concrete board and stucco columns to stopping by to help out Arlo, the inside and outside of the house are coming along. But with so many moving pieces, we’re asking t...

Sorry for the delayed post, we have been having some issues with our podcast platform publishing our schedule posts. In Episode 36, we’re circling back to P114 from the Perkins Builder Brothers channel to answer your most-asked questions and dive deeper into what’s coming next — including what kind of foundation we’re planning for the next big build. Jaime talks through a bunch of viewer-submitted...

In Episode 35 , we're heading back behind the scenes of the MEGA Modern Build P116 , diving into another round of fan questions, jobsite insights, and unexpected tool talk — including a little side quest into... table saws? Yep, it gets real. Jaime Perkins is tackling your latest questions about the build, from framing choices to tool preferences, workflow quirks, and the not-so-glamorous stuff no...

Jaime Perkins is facing a decision a lot of us have wrestled with: Should he build a garage or a carport for his next home project? In this episode, Jaime fires up SketchUp and talks through all the things he’s considering — from long-term use to build difficulty, costs, layout, site logistics, and so much more! Who knew that there could be so many things to think about? It’s a behind-the-scenes l...

In Episode 33 of The Let Jaime Talk Podcast we are diving in to p112 of the Perkins Builder Brothers MEGA Modern Home project and going Beyond The Build, we're back with another Q&A session — but with a twist (and some shavings on the floor). Jaime Perkins dives into your latest fan questions, covering everything from project planning to tool regrets — and yes, we get into hand planes...again:...

In this episode, we're going beyond the job site and straight into the comment section — answering your best (and boldest) questions about the MEGA Modern Home P110 episode from the Perkins Builder Brothers Channel. From design decisions to tool choices, layout tweaks to “why the heck did you do it that way?” — nothing is off-limits . Jaime and Brett are diving deep into the details you asked abou...

In this episode of Let Jaime Talk , we’re circling back to Episode 108 of the Perkins Builder Brothers Mega Modern Build series — specifically, that massive decking job that's got everyone talking. Jaime Perkins breaks down what really went down behind the scenes during the installation, what worked, what almost didn’t , and why having a planer in your tool arsenal isn’t just helpful — it’s basica...

In this episode of Let Jaime Talk , we’re cracking open the builder’s notebook and taking a deeper dive into one of the recently released Perkins Builder Brothers videos: “Construction of a Mega Sized Modern Home – P104.” Jaime Perkins is here with unedited and unlimited mic time: answering the top fan questions from the YouTube comments and DMs, sharing some things you may have missed , and break...

We’ve taken you through the full journey of the Big Tiny House Remodel , from demo day to the final reveal — and now it’s time to answer your burning questions and tie up the last loose ends. In this wrap-up episode, we’re diving into all the things you asked about: 🔧 How the layout works for long-term living 💡 Design decisions we’d tweak (or do again!) 💬 Common concerns from fans and followers...