The Concrete Podcast

This week on The Concrete Podcast, concrete artisan Joe Bates of SC Fabrication in Napa, California shares GFRC spray techniques, concrete countertop templating tips, ICT Sealer torching methods, concrete tile...

Chocolate chip cookies have chocolate chips. Nobody is shocked when they show up on the surface. GFRC works the same way. In this episode, we talk about the material reality of fiber reinforced concrete and why some...

You are trying to build something that lasts. But the questions keep showing up. When do you seal? Why did the sealer fail? Is "food safe" real? How do you fix a bad finish? In this episode, we answer real questions...

Concrete is a craft best learned shoulder to shoulder. In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler announce the upcoming Concrete Heroes Quest workshop in Napa, California, a three day hands on...

Every maker faces the moment when something goes wrong. The sealer fails. The mix won’t flow. Cracks appear. And you need answers now, not guesswork. In this episode, you’ll learn why technical support is one of the...

If you love concrete but feel stuck turning skill into a sustainable business, this episode is your roadmap. In the first Concrete Podcast of 2026, we break down the real business of concrete countertops, GFRC, DIY...

This one feels like the end of a long day in the shop. Tools put away, lights still warm, and a moment to look back before stepping forward. In the final Concrete Podcast of 2025, Jon and Brandon slow things down with a...

Some days in the shop call you to level up, not just in your craft but in the person you’re becoming. This episode walks with you through the practical wins that help you get there. Brandon and Jon break down how to set...

This week’s Thanksgiving episode offers a calm place to settle in and reconnect with the work you love. You step into the story as the maker who wants richer color, cleaner surfaces, and more control over every pour...

You can walk into Menards, grab a few bags of “concrete countertop mix,” and think you’re saving money. But are you? This week on The Concrete Podcast, Brandon and Jon break down the real cost of DIY concrete...

Most of us got into this trade for freedom - to build with our hands, chase an idea, and create something that’ll outlast us. But somewhere along the way, that freedom can slip through our fingers, traded for long...

Most makers want their work to look authentic, but too often GFRC ends up looking like plastic instead of stone. That disconnect leaves artisans frustrated and searching for answers. In this episode of The Concrete...

Every maker knows the sinking feeling of getting a call about a chip in a concrete piece you poured your heart into. This week on The Concrete Podcast, we focus on how to bring damaged countertops and sinks back to life...

Most makers carry a quiet frustration - they want their work to be lighter, stronger, and more refined, but the materials and methods they’ve been handed keep them stuck in the old way of doing things. This week we pull...

On this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon and Jon are joined by Joe Bates of SC Fabrication in Napa, California - an artisan whose work speaks louder than words and whose values run just as deep as his...