The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast
A woodworking podcast with a piratical twist for hobby woodworkers, makers, and craftsmen of every skill level. Featuring cool tools, woodworking topics, shop talk, listener questions, crafty guests, craft beer, sailor lingo, and more. Come on a high-seas adventure with the Boatswain to improve your craft and be entertained.
Episodes
100 episodes
BCWP - The Bitter End
Our 100th episode and our last. Esther and James recall the journey and talk about what the future holds for the Boatswain's Call Woodworking brand.
BCWP - Barking Mad
James and the girls talk about going "barking mad" and fixing common mistakes in the woodshop.
BCWP - Out In The Cold
This week, Esther and James talk about cold weather and the woodshop.
BCWP - In a Sticky Situation
James, Esther, and a plus one are here to talk about glue. We also have the phrase "in a sticky situation" to dig into.
BCWP - Overhaul
Esther and James talk about "overhauling" furniture in this episode.
BCWP - Picking Up Slack
This week, Esther and James have an important announcement. They also talk about sales in the small woodworking world.
BWCP - Halloween
Happy Halloween! Esther and James talk about whatever the future holidays have in store.
BCWP - Selling Snake Oil
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....
BCWP - Throw Your Hat In The Ring
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 b...
BCWP - Nip It In The Bud
Halloween is just around the corner, and in this episode, James and Esther talk about some unique ideas to elevate your Halloween decorations.
BCWP - Going the Extra Mile
James and Esther talk about "going the extra mile", story sticks, and the current project - a mini basketball connect four game. Enjoy
BCWP - Sharp as a Tack
This week, James and Esther do a deep dive into the world of sharpening. As Fall arrives and shops get busy, there is likely to be a little cleaning and space prep to include sharpening up tools. In this first part of a multi-part topic we star...
BCWP - Worth the Candels
Today James and Esther talk about gaming tables and have a phrase about the game being worth the candles used to light it.
BCWP - Pull Your Own Weight
In this episode, the Captain and the Boatswain talk about Escape room puzzles and more about the Dautless project. Enjoy
BCWP - Dauntless
This week, the Captain joins me again, and we talk about The Dauntless, escape room puzzles and more.
BCWP - POSH
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
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
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
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
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 thin...
BCWP - Worth Your Salt
This week Esther and I do a state of the podcast and talk about the phrase "work your salt".
BCWP - In The Lime Light
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
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...