Oak and Steel Podcast

Matt and Michael talk about their experiences working in woodworking and metal fabrication. Join in and talk a little shop.

Oak and Steel Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Oak and Steel, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Season You're In

  Jul 13, 20261h 2m

  POWERED BY: Mounds View Roasters First Due Construction and Millworks Tami at Step Into Adventure This week we're catching up after a busy stretch of travel, work, and family life. Matt shares stories from another Canadian fishing trip, including over 1,500 fish caught, another boat repair headache, and plans for a backyard patio. Mike talks about a whirlwind installation trip to North Carolina, another family visit to Disneyland, and his fascination with robot lawnmowers. Along the way, the conversation turns to AI, social media burnout, and how both of us are realizing that not every hobby has to become a side business. Sometimes it's okay to let projects sit, focus on home, and embrace the season of life you're in. It's one of those episodes that feels less like an interview and more like two friends catching up over coffee—and we think you'll relate.

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  CNC Learning Curves, Coffee Cleanup, and Business Ideas Nobody Asked For

  May 30, 202658 min

  POWERED BY: Mounds View Roasters First Due Construction LLC Tami at Step Into Adventure After a bit of a break, Michael and Matt are back behind the microphones catching up on everything that’s been happening. Matt shares an update on his latest CNC project, the challenges of learning new software, and how adding automation to the shop is changing the way he approaches custom work. From laser integration to walnut plaques and troubleshooting G-code, it’s a deep dive into the realities of learning new tools while keeping projects moving. Meanwhile, Michael has been busy getting ready for coffee season at Mounds View Roasters. Between cleaning and reorganizing the roastery, preparing thousands of giveaway coffee bags for local events, and planning shop upgrades, there’s no shortage of projects happening on his side either. Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair in the shop, and join us for another episode of Oak & Steel .

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  Firehouse, Fabrication, and Fresh Roasts

  Mar 30, 20261h 3m

  POWERED BY: Mounds View Roasters First Due Construction and Millworks Tami at Step Into Adventure Back in the shop, projects are moving — from CNC learning curves and custom builds to welding frames and figuring out how to actually document the process along the way. There’s also a Make What You Fear update (including a dog-approved… or not-so-approved… build), plus some deep dives into materials, techniques, and lessons learned. It’s a mix of shop talk, life updates, and the kind of conversations that happen when you’re balancing careers, creativity, and whatever comes next. Get a mug and hang out.

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  Back in the Shop: Promotions, Machines, and Making It Work

  Mar 10, 20261 hour

  After a short break, Oak and Steel is back. In this episode, Michael and Matt catch up on everything that’s happened behind the scenes — including Matt’s promotion to Battalion Chief in the fire service and what that new role means for life on shift and beyond. They talk about the realities of leadership, transitioning from doing the work to directing the work, and how careers evolve over time. Meanwhile, back at the shop, the projects keep stacking up. From building coffee packaging machines to new equipment in the shop and ideas for future builds, there’s plenty going on. They also dive into balancing side businesses, shop life, and the constant juggle of wearing too many hats when you're running a small operation. It’s a laid-back episode full of shop talk, career updates, and a look at what’s next for both the firehouse and the shop.

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  No Intro Need - Catching Up on Coffee, Projects, and What 2026 Might Bring

  Jan 19, 202637 min

  This episode brought to you by: First Due Construction and Millworks Mounds View Roasters Tami at Step Into Adventure In this episode of Oak & Steel , Michael and Matt kick off 2026 with a wide-ranging catch-up. From shipping out a K-Cup machine in high winds and diving headfirst into 3D printing, to farm projects on pause, uncertain work schedules, and creative plans that may (or may not) come together this year. They talk coffee (of course), shop organization, CNC machines, Make What You Fear, home projects, fire service realities, and the constant balancing act between work, creativity, and real life. No big announcements — just two friends checking in, sharing what’s working, what’s stuck, and what might be coming next.

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