Woodworking is BULLSHIT!

Join the hosts and guest Keith Johnson as they discuss the journey of finding one's artistic voice, the challenges in defining a unique style in woodworking, the impact of life experiences on confidence, the use of technology in design, and the importance of curiosity and persistent exploration in creative growth.

Jonathan Chapman, a pioneer in emotionally durable design, discusses creating objects that people love and cherish. The podcast explores shifting towards sustainability and personal significance in possessions, psychological impacts of planned obsolescence, emotional value of cherished possessions, and emotionally durable design in woodworking and 3D printing. It also touches on work-life balance, pet healthcare costs, and a spectrum of emotions from anger to gratitude.

Exploring the impact of hustle culture on creativity and productivity, the podcast discusses the complexities of balancing intrinsic motivation and fear-based hustle. The journey from teaching to entrepreneurship is explored, highlighting the challenges and rewards of pursuing a business. The emotional journey of creating and the importance of authenticity in woodworking videos are also touched upon, with a teaser for an upcoming CNC episode.

The podcast delves into the relationship between boredom and creativity, highlighting how allowing yourself to be bored can actually boost innovation. It explores the impact of technology on attention spans and creativity, while also discussing personal hobbies like metal engraving and furniture design. The hosts express gratitude to their Patreon supporters and share entertaining anecdotes about listener interactions.

The podcast discusses design in woodworking with guest Konrad Sauer, covering topics like creativity, pitfalls of computer design, and craftsmanship. They explore the intersection of design and craftsmanship, embracing design diversity, balancing digital tools with handcrafted design, ergonomic considerations, and pushing personal limits for excellence.

The podcast hosts delve into the distinction between art and craft, discussing definitions, boundaries, production, and the relationship between the two. They explore the importance of intention, subjective perspectives, and the transformative power of art. The hosts also discuss patron tiers, plywood types, and express gratitude for listener engagement.

The podcast explores the reasons why woodworkers shy away from creative design, the debate around uniqueness in woodworking design, creating furniture with philosophical concepts, finding inspiration in overlooked structures, looking outside the woodworking world for design inspiration, exploring the potential of the CNC machine, and a message from a lady asking if Eric wants a wife.

The podcast discusses the controversial topic of copying in art and design, exploring its impact on creativity and originality. They also delve into the controversy surrounding patenting in woodworking, and share their views on being copied. The hosts share funny anecdotes and discuss explicit DMs they have received.