Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst

MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

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The Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast brings to you in-depth interviews with woodworkers of note in our community - from outstanding hobbyists to award winning, international woodworkers.  We also bring to you a bit of woodworking news and other items of note. And we wrap things up with our fortnightly beer recommendations. Whether you are a hand-tool, powertool, or hybrid woodworker, we think you will find something of interest in every episode.

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Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst

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Leisure

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

MWA368 - Kyle Kidwell answers the 5 Questions 09.10.2021

Kyle Kidwell of Kidwell Fabrications returns to answer the 5 Questions...from baseball bats to Minimax. Check it out!

MWA367 - Kyle Kidwell 02.10.2021

On this episode we visit with Kyle Kidwell of Kidwell Fabrications - an outstanding custom furniture maker, chairmaker and designer located in Portland, Maine (through a circuitous route involving the Guggenheim Museum). Check it out!

MWA366 - Texas Woodworking Festival 2021 25.09.2021

On this special episode of the MWA Podcast, Kyle interviews attendees and exhibitors of the 2021 Texas Woodworking Festival. It was a great event, and we got some great interviews. Check it out!

MWA365 - Gary Rogowski 18.09.2021

Outstanding furniture maker and instructor Gary Rogowski joins us again to talk about his plans in moving to a smaller studio and focusing on his online Mastery Program. Gary's woodworking skills may only be eclipsed by his storytelling. So join us for fun conversation with Gary. 

MWA364 - Courtney Starr answers the 5 Questions 11.09.2021

Courtney Starr (@starrwoodworks) returns to answer the 5 Questions. Learn about his mind over matter skills, and his disdain for...Check it out!

MWA363 - Courtney Starr 04.09.2021

On this episode, Courtney Starr (@starrwoodworks) joins us in a fantastic conversation about his journey in the craft, new "to us" vernacular chair forms, and his always hip content...does "hip" date me?  Check it out! 

MWA362 - Candid Conversations 28.08.2021

We're taking a break this week. But not to leave you hanging, we put together some “behind the curtain” conversations we had with Jason Gallagher and Markus Tobert. Plus a hilarious moment with Dyami & Mark. 

MWA361 - Evan Berding answers the 5 Questions 21.08.2021

On this episode Evan Berding returns to answer the 5 Questions. Social media and Drawknives, what more could you ask for? Check it out!

MWA360 - Evan Berding 14.08.2021

On this episode we visit with the Evan Berding - an outstanding designer, woodworker, & chairmaker. Check it out!

MWA359 - Travis Curtis answers the 5 Questions 07.08.2021

On this episode Travis gives 6 answers to 5 questions, and we discuss the virtues of Tennessee Tex-Mex. Check it out!

MWA358 - Travis Curtis 31.07.2021

On this episode we visit with Travis Curtis; an outstanding woodworker, chairmaker, instructor, and man of many hats. Check it out!

MWA357 - Jeff Miller answers the 5 Questions 24.07.2021

Find out how building a couple of "bad" chairs led Jeff to become a chairmaker...among his many other fantastic pursuits in design and furniture making. Check it out!

MWA356 - Jeff Miller 17.07.2021

The outstanding Jeff Miller joins us this episode. Jeff is an award winning furniture designer, craftsman, teacher, and author/creator of numerous woodworking books, articles, and videos. Check it out!

MWA355 - Roger Ivey answers the 5 Questions 10.07.2021

Roger Ivey of East Walker River Wood Company returns to answer the 5 Questions.  Find out why his favorite tool his also his current tool.

MWA354 - Roger Ivey 03.07.2021

On this episode of the MWA Podcast we’re visiting with Roger Ivey of East Walker River Wood Company - a professional woodworker, timber framer, fabricator, father of 13 children...and oh yeah, did I mention he's also an Anesthesiologist. Take a peak inside one extremely multi-talented individual.

MWA3563 - Austin Waldo & TX WWing Festival 26.06.2021

On this episode, the Grand Poo-bah of the Texas Woodworking Festival joins us to discuss the ins & outs of this can't miss woodworking event. If you are anywhere near Texas...check it out!

MWA352 - Josh Swan answers the 5 Questions 19.06.2021

Josh Swan returns to answer the 5 Questions. This somehow leads into a fascinating conversation about 80's PBS and NPR...Check it out!

MWA351 - Josh Swan 12.06.2021

Outstanding wooden boat-builder, timber supplier and instructor Josh Swan of J.W. Swan & Sons joins us to talk about joys of boat building and some sweet, sweet green lumber! Check it out!

MWA350 - Walke Moore Tools and the 5 Questions 05.06.2021

Alan Walke and Aaron Moore of Walke Moore Tools return to answer the 5 Questions. Could a love of handtools transfer to a Multi-Router? Check it out!

MWA349 - Walke Moore Tools 29.05.2021

Outstanding tool makers Alan Walke and Aaron Moore of Walke Moore Tools join us to talk about Router Planes among other topics. There may even be stealth announcement about a new tool coming up!  Check it out!

MWA348 - Neil Brown answers the 5 Questions 22.05.2021

Neil Brown returns to answer the 5 Questions. Additionally, Mark certifies Neil's Workbench as a "Roubo", and we talk about Neil's mad crest-rail carving skills.

MWA347 - Neil Brown 15.05.2021

Neil Brown joins us to talk about his first chair build - a Galbert Rocker. And yes, he made most of the tools that he needed to build the Rocker. But he's also Canadian, so he's fairly modest about it ;-)

MWA346 - New Collar Goods and the 5 Questions 08.05.2021

Deana & Jon Ketchum of New Collar Goods return to answer the 5 Questions. Find out a DIY Desk lead to thriving business.

MWA345 - New Collar Goods 01.05.2021

On this episode we’re visiting the outstanding duo behind New Collar Goods, Deana & Jon Ketchum. Join us as we explore their quirky designs and fantastic creativity. 

MWA344 - Dan Schwank answers the 5 Questions 24.04.2021

Dan Schwank of Red Rose Reproductions returns to answer the 5 Questions with 9 answers. He also tells us how a wedding gift led him into woodworking. Check it out!

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