On this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Austin Waldo to talk about the upcoming 2026 Texas Woodworking Festival. Austin is a longtime friend of the show and the founder and event producer behind TWF. There’s a lot to look forward to this year; from expanded educational opportunities and a vibrant marketplace to a fun pinewood derby. Check it out!

Austin Waldo

• @texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagram
• texaswoodworkingfestival.com
• texaswoodworkingfestival.video
• @waldofurnitureco on Instagram
• austinschooloffurniture.com

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Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
• Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Owen returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore block planes, Japanese tools, Art Nouveau, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!

Owen Madden

• thewoodworkersbookclub.com
• @thewoodworkersbookclub on Instagram
• The Woodworkers Book Club on YouTube
• @owen.madden.cabinet.maker on Instagram
• finewoodworking.com/

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Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
• Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Owen Madden as our guest. Owen is an outstanding professional woodworker, an Assistant Editor at Fine Woodworking, and the creator of The Woodworker’s Book Club. It’s a great interview that touches on all aspects of Owen’s fascinating career in woodworking.

Owen Madden

• thewoodworkersbookclub.com
• @thewoodworkersbookclub on Instagram
• The Woodworkers Book Club on YouTube
• @owen.madden.cabinet.maker on Instagram
• finewoodworking.com/

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
• Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt