Podcast Episodes

BCWP - In The Lime Light

Season 2 Episode 24

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.…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

BCWP - The Whole Nine Yards

Season 2 Episode 23

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 a…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

BCWP - Bullseye

Season 2 Episode 22

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 …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

BCWP - The Real McCoy

Season 2 Episode 21

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 c…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

BCWP - In The Groove

Season 2 Episode 20

This week James and Esther talk about joints with a cool tool and the phrase "in the groove". 

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Published on 3 months ago

BCWP E19S2 - Saved By The Bell

Season 2 Episode 19

This week Esther and James talk about trimwork, the phrase "saved by the bell", a cool tool, then bird houses and bat boxes. 

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

BCWP E18S2 - Mad as a Hatter

Season 2 Episode 18

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".

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

BCWP E17S2 - Sticky Stuff

Season 2 Episode 17

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.

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Published on 4 months ago

BCWP E16S2 - Room to Swing a Cat

Season 2 Episode 16

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…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

BCWP E15S2 - Beyond the Pale

Season 2 Episode 15

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 …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago