Explore every episode of the podcast The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCWP - Picking Up Slack | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:27:01 | |
This week, Esther and James have an important announcement. They also talk about sales in the small woodworking world. | |||
| BWCP - Halloween | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:24:22 | |
Happy Halloween! Esther and James talk about whatever the future holidays have in store. | |||
| BCWP - Pull Your Own Weight | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:32:43 | |
In this episode, the Captain and the Boatswain talk about Escape room puzzles and more about the Dautless project. Enjoy | |||
| BCWP - Dauntless | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:29:59 | |
This week, the Captain joins me again, and we talk about The Dauntless, escape room puzzles and more. | |||
| BCWP - POSH | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:30:00 | |
This week, James and Esther talk about the word "POSH", wooden workout equipment, Woodshop etiquette, and the all-important woodshop med-kit. | |||
| BCWP - Dead In The Water | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:29:39 | |
This week, we are talking about Wood and Water. How wood and water are used together and their relationship in every facet imaginable. We also get into the Term "Dead in the Water". Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP - Crackpot | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:29:49 | |
This week, James and Esther talk about what came before drywall, the term "crackpot," and how to make canvas stretcher frames. Enjoy | |||
| BCWP - Jury Rigged | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:26:58 | |
This week, Esther and I discuss creating fake beams and pillars. We also talk about floating shelves, indirect lighting, shave horses, and the phrase "Jury-Rigged". | |||
| BCWP - Crocodile Tears | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:31:16 | |
This week, James and Esther talk about book binding, the process, and the tools involved. The term "Crocodile Tears" and its origin. Most of the tools are wooden and can be made in your shop. We also talk about cutting clean circles out of things and how to make wooden threads. | |||
| BCWP - Worth Your Salt | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:24:49 | |
This week Esther and I do a state of the podcast and talk about the phrase "work your salt". | |||
| BCWP - In The Lime Light | 05 Jul 2025 | 00:36:04 | |
This week, James and Esther talk about lawn games. A list of 20 lawn games, familiar and new, along with directions, history, and fun facts. They also have the term "In the limelight" and its origin. Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP - The Whole Nine Yards | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:25:07 | |
This week James and Esther talk about their current projects involving some woodworking adjacent skills. They talk about the origins of the term "the whole nine yards" offering up a cool tool. They also talk about drywall work and the tools you need versus the ones you can skip. | |||
| BCWP - Selling Snake Oil | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:30:36 | |
This week, my neighbor Seamus joins me to talk about his livelihood, sales. In this first episode on sales, we talk about turning your sawdust-making ambition into dollars. In this first segment, we talk about starting out with the first steps. Turning your shop talent into marketable products that sell. Oh, and we also dig into the term "Selling Snake Oil", enjoy. | |||
| BCWP - Bullseye | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:39:18 | |
This week we talk about pool tables and dartboards. We get into some details on how these games are made and where they evolved from. We also dig into the oragins of the term "Bullseye" and offer up a cool tool you may not have known about. | |||
| BCWP - The Real McCoy | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
This week James and Esther talk about the project graveyard and how to build momentum to get those forgotten projects done. There is also a cool tool and the phrase "The real McCoy" along with some current projects.. | |||
| BCWP - In The Groove | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:23:47 | |
This week James and Esther talk about joints with a cool tool and the phrase "in the groove". | |||
| BCWP E19S2 - Saved By The Bell | 24 May 2025 | 00:29:49 | |
This week Esther and James talk about trimwork, the phrase "saved by the bell", a cool tool, then bird houses and bat boxes. | |||
| BCWP E18S2 - Mad as a Hatter | 17 May 2025 | 00:31:03 | |
This week, we talke about scrap wood and whether hoarding it is a bad thing. Making chopsticks and quick boxes for gifts. We also talk about the term "Mad as a hatter". | |||
| BCWP E17S2 - Sticky Stuff | 10 May 2025 | 00:31:55 | |
This week, Esther and James talk about the all-important sticky stuff, glue. How does it work? What different kinds are there? A cool tool and term are in there as always. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP E16S2 - Room to Swing a Cat | 03 May 2025 | 00:27:10 | |
This week, Esther and James talk about what tools would have been aboard ships of sail in their respective times. The term "Not enough room to swing a cat", quick and easy saw horses, and some of our recent projects. | |||
| BCWP E15S2 - Beyond the Pale | 26 Apr 2025 | 00:33:21 | |
This week, Esther and James talk about Balsa and basswood. Their qualities and uses along with some interesting factoids. We also get into the phrase "Beyond the pale", its oragin and meaning. There are some cool tools and the largest historical ship gathering in the world. | |||
| BCWP - Reading The Riot Act | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:35:13 | |
This week, James and Esther discuss wood bending in its various forms. The term "Reading the Riot Act" and the Shinto rasp is the cool tool of the week. | |||
| BCWP E13S2 - Breaking the Mold | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
This week we talk you through deep pour casting resin for things like River tables. A vacuum chamber is our cool tool in this episode and we have the term "Breaking the Mould". Thank you for listening, enjoy. | |||
| BCWP - Throw Your Hat In The Ring | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:35:38 | |
This week, James and Esther talk about game design. Whether you want to make a new game from scratch, add a twist to an old game, or mix some known concepts into a new one, this is the episode for you. We also talk about the not-so-mysterious but thematic phrase "throw your hat in the ring". Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP E12S2 - Cold Shoulder | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:33:31 | |
This week we have the phrase "cold shoulder", the froe is our cool tool. We are talking about how lumber is processed and how to impress with grain matching. | |||
| BCWP E11S2 - Winging It | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
No idea what this week's episode is about. We do have the term "winging it" a cool tool and talk about winging it. Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP E10S2 - Spilling The Beans | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:43:31 | |
This week, James and Ester discuss "spilling the beans," rust, shellack, and laser cleaning. There are fun facts and surprises, for Esther, in-store. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP E9S2 - The Writing Is On The Wall | 08 Mar 2025 | 00:23:09 | |
This week Esther and James talk about woodworking as it relates to gunsmithing. The cool tool is a ring cutter for your drill press. We also have the term "The writing is on the wall" and Esther takes a ship naming quiz. Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP E8S2 - By Hook Or By Crook | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:26:29 | |
This week Esther is here and we are talking about puzzle boxes and hidden things. This includes false bottoms, hidden drawers, and even secret passageways. we also talk about the GOAT modular multi tool and the term "by hook or by crook". | |||
| BCWP E7S2 - Fair Winds & Following Seas | 22 Feb 2025 | 00:22:58 | |
Esther and I are alive again and back with some 3d printing for the woodshop. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Fair winds and following seas". Enjoy | |||
| BCWP E6S2 - Sawbuck | 09 Feb 2025 | 00:30:10 | |
This week Esther and I talked about woodworking in survival situations and our favorite survival show. We also have the term "sawbuck" and a cool tool for you. | |||
| BCWP - Hammer and Tongues | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:28:53 | |
This week Esther and I talk about my totally healthy and not at all obsessive love of hammers. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Going at it hammer and tongues". | |||
| BCWP S2E4 - Nelson's Blood | 25 Jan 2025 | 00:41:27 | |
Esther is on to ask me about Jigs. We also have a cool tool that will help keep your shop glue spill free. We also talk about the legend of "Nelson's Blood". Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP - Turn a Blind Eye | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:50:43 | |
This week the Captain joins me to talk about small things that take your projects from good to great. We also have the sailor term "Turn a Blind Eye" and a cool tool to help you see. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP - Nip It In The Bud | 11 Oct 2025 | 00:41:17 | |
Halloween is just around the corner, and in this episode, James and Esther talk about some unique ideas to elevate your Halloween decorations. | |||
| Episode 2 - Davy Jones | 11 Jan 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
This week Esther and I make our predictions for woodworking in 2025. | |||
| Episode 1 S2 - Two Ships Passing in The Night | 04 Jan 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
Hello, and Happy New Year! We are back in the new year with some wood terminology and some updates about the channel. I talk about what is on the bench and its challenges. I also get into a cool tool, the sailor term "Two Ships Passing in The Night". | |||
| Episode 52 - Chock Full | 28 Dec 2024 | 00:21:08 | |
We made it! A full year of woodworking, sailor terms, guests, cool tools, beer tastings, and adventure. Esther and I wrap up a successful year of on-time podcasting and what next year may look like. We also have the sailor term "Chock-a-block" and its relation to the term "Chock full", and a cool tool. We look back on this year along our journey and what milestones we achieved. Thank you so much for listening. See you next year. | |||
| Episode 51 - At Loggerheads | 28 Dec 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
This week this loggerhead is joined by his lovely wife Esther to talk about woodworking improvements to the home and furnishings. We also have the sailor term "At Loggerheads" and a cool tool. Enjoy | |||
| BCWP Episode 50 - Toe The Line | 21 Dec 2024 | 00:48:02 | |
This week Esther and I talk about some interesting and possibly lesser-known tree products. I revel in the variety of tree species that seem designed to serve certain purposes. Then we talk about doomsday prepping and woodworking, so sharpen your hand tools and light a candle. There is a cool tool and then origin of the sailor term "Toe the line". Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP Episode 49 - Fiddly Bits | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:38:47 | |
This week Esther and I talk about the fiddly bits of wood weaving and inlay. There are more types of both than you thought. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "take it down a peg". Enjoy | |||
| BCWP Episode 48 - Overhaul | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:44:03 | |
Esther joins me in the shop for a ship cook's tour of the space and the items in it. we also talk about a cool took for organizing your shop and the sailor term "Overhaul. | |||
| BCWP Episode 47 - Taken Aback | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:32:32 | |
This week Esther and I talk about experimental archeology from ships to castles. We have the sailor term taken aback and a cool tool for your lame batteries. | |||
| BCWP Episode 46 - Jury Rigged | 23 Nov 2024 | 00:41:16 | |
The Boatswain travels to SE SD Rough Sawn Lumber in Lennox SD to interview owner Chris Dehaan. We talk about running a sawmill, kiln drying lumber, and his journey from garage startup to purveyor of exotic hardwoods, tools, and supplies. We also have the sailor term "Jury-Rigged" and a cool tool that will come in handy at the lumber yard. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP Episode 45 - Square Meal | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:51:10 | |
Esther joins me to talk about holiday projects, gifts, sellable items, and decorations. We have the sailor term "Square Meal" and a cool tool that will save you but. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP - Going the Extra Mile | 04 Oct 2025 | 00:26:59 | |
James and Esther talk about "going the extra mile", story sticks, and the current project - a mini basketball connect four game. Enjoy | |||
| BCWP Episode 44 - Son of a Gun | 09 Nov 2024 | 00:46:16 | |
Esther joins me to talk about some weird and interesting facts about woodworking. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Son of a Gun". | |||
| Episode 43 - Hunky Dory | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:45:21 | |
This week my mother Robbin is in the studio and we are talking about Japanese Woodworking and woodworking tools. We also have a cool tool and the Sailor term "Hunky Dory" with some variations on its possible origins. Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP Episode 25 - Turn To | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:49:51 | |
Here it is, the mysterious missing episode 25. The original was lost at sea but Mom is in town and sharing her knowledge about wood turning. We have the sailor term "Turn To" and a bonus phrase "Turn of Phrase". The cool tool today is a laser tape measure. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP Episode 42 - Smart as Paint | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:51:35 | |
This week Dylan, owner of East to West Paint is here to talk about everything you never wanted to know about painting. We have a beer tasting, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Smart as Paint". (I see a theme forming) Enjoy! | |||