About this Podcast:
“Welcome to The Joiner’s Bench — stories, skills, and conversations from the heart of the woodshop. I’m Steven, founder of The Joinery, and every other week I’ll be here sharing reflections, lessons, and stories from inside the shop. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been working with your hands for years — this is your bench too.”
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What is The Joiner's Bench about?
“Welcome to The Joiner’s Bench, stories, skills, and conversations from the heart of the woodshop. I’m Steven, founder of The Joinery, and every other week I’ll be here sharing reflections, lessons, and stories from inside the shop. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been working with your hands for years, this is your bench too.”
Who hosts The Joiner's Bench?
The Joiner's Bench is hosted by The Joiner. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has The Joiner's Bench covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Joiner's Bench - A Cascade of Mistakes" (22 August 2026, 45 minutes), "The Friction That Keeps You Out of the Shop" (29 June 2026, 33 minutes), and "The Unexpected Wood Delivery" (17 June 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does The Joiner's Bench publish?
The Joiner's Bench publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Joiner's Bench?
Booking probability for The Joiner's Bench is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Joiner's Bench requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Joiner's Bench's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
The Joiner hosts The Joiner's Bench, a leisure podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #11
The Friction That Keeps You Out of the Shop
Jun 29, 202633 minS1This week on The Joiner's Bench, Alex and I get into something every woodworker runs into eventually — falling out of the habit, and all the little friction points that keep you off the bench. We talk through the usual...
Episode #9
The Unexpected Wood Delivery
Jun 17, 202639 minS1<p>After a few months off, Steven and Alex are back—and committing to every two weeks. This episode opens with what's on their benches: Alex's discovery of green-wood carving with a freshly fallen cedar, Steven's big...
Episode #9
The Joiner's Bench · Episode 9: Welcome, Alex
Mar 14, 202621 minS1<p><b>And Then There Were Two</b></p><p>Everything changes in Episode 9. After eight solo episodes, Steven brings on Alex Baum — a Joinery member and self-described "stay-at-home dad Monday through Friday" — as co-host...
Episode #8
Chin Up: How My Wife and Sam Maloof Saved My Woodworking Career
Oct 25, 202521 minS1<p>When a sculptural rocking chair project went wrong, I nearly walked away from woodworking for good. What followed was an unexpected act of kindness from the legendary Sam Maloof—and a reminder from my wife that...
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Episode #7
S1E7 - Sharpen Your Skills
Oct 8, 202536 minS1<p><b>Episode Summary: The Joiner's Bench - "Sharpen Your Skills"</b></p><p>In this episode of "The Joiner's Bench," host Stephen Ricks delves into the often overlooked yet essential aspect of woodworking: sharpening...
Episode #6
S1E6 -All About Bandsaws
Sep 26, 202533 minS1<p>In this episode of The Joiner’s Bench, Steven takes a deep dive into one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly machines in the shop: the bandsaw. From safety essentials like why you should never back out of a...
Episode #5
S1E5 — Measuring: Consistency Over Precision
Sep 10, 202528 minS1<p><b>Episode date:</b> September 10, 2025</p><p><b>Host:</b> Steven Ricks</p><p><b>Length:</b> ~28 minutes</p><p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>Measuring might sound basic, but it’s where most beginner mistakes start. In...
Episode #4
S1E4 - From Button Pusher to Craftsperson
Aug 27, 202524 minS1<p><b>Host:</b> Steven Ricks</p><p><b>Release Date:</b> August 25, 2025</p><p><b>Length:</b> ~38 minutes</p><p>Listen in as Steven explores the difference between simply operating a tool and truly mastering it. From the...
The Joiner's Bench
S1E3 - “Wood Moves… and So Do We”
Aug 5, 202534 minS0<p><b>Host:</b> Steven Ricks</p><p><b>Release Date:</b> August 5, 2025</p><p><b>Length:</b> ~33 minutes</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Listen in</b> as Steven explores the ever-shifting world of wood movement—what causes it, how...
Episode #2
S1E2 -The Tool That Change Everything
Jul 9, 202524 minS1<p>🪑 Episode 2: The Tool That Changed Everything</p><p><b>Host:</b> Steven<br/> <b>Length:</b> ~23 minutes</p><p>🔧 In This Episode</p><p>In Episode 2, Steven dives into the transformative power of tools—not just how...
Episode #1
S1E1 Measure Once - Just Get Started
Jul 9, 202520 minS1<p>Welcome to the very first episode of the Joiners Bench podcast, where Steven, the founder of the Joinery, shares reflections, lessons, and stories from inside the workshop. This episode addresses the fear of starting...
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