Shop Class Podcast

Sabre Mrkva - Kid's Product Development (Thu, 11 Apr 2024)
After working in the Toy & Children’s Product world for over 25 years combined, Sabre Mrkva and Eric von Stein started their dream company, Bright Stripes, in 2018. With a shared love of all things craft and DIY, they believe in the power of creative play to empower kids to create the world they want to live in. Sabre brings her 15+ years of experience of nuts & bolts kids’ product development and a strong business analysis to every decision and design choice. As ecologically minded as she is business-savvy, Sabre studied Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in NYC with a focus on sustainable design. Sabre’s love of all things DIY and her experience as a mom of 2 gives her the passion to create wholesome, satisfying play experiences for every child.
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Kyle Thompson - Carpentry Instructor (Mon, 08 Apr 2024)
Kyle Thompson has 14 years of experience teaching every grade from kindergarten to adult education, with 12 of those years dedicated to building construction technology & carpentry. Kyle spent several years working in material handling services for residential/commercial construction, tools and materials sales, mobile electrical install services, and industrial submersible pump systems. He is an OSHA 500 authorized trainer for the construction industry who places a high priority on safety. With a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis & autism, a bachelor’s in psychology, Kyle has also worked as a professional in the field of behavior analysis which directly correlates to task analysis and keeping workers safe. With a crew of over 150+ secondary students and adults, Kyle operated a 100% incident and accident-free workplace for 11 years as the sole supervisor. His primary focus was on transitioning students into high demand careers in the construction industry.
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Round Table Discussion and IBS Recap (Mon, 01 Apr 2024)
Round Table Discussion and International Builder Show Recap Join the fun every Wednesday 8 pm (EST) 7 pm (CST) Google Meet ID: https://meet.google.com/vut-afhh-nfv
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Peter Wachtel - Creative Design Educator, Toy Designer, Inventor, Author (Mon, 01 Apr 2024)
Peter Wachtel is an award-winning creative director & design educator, inventor, and author. Award Winning Design “Innovention” for: Toys, Products, Graphics, Video Games, Theme Park & Entertainment Design, Design Education & Cartoon Voice-Overs. • Designed & Developed over 500 Toys & Products (Multiple Patents), and works with some of the Best Toy & Product companies in the World & Invented the World Famous GRILL WRANGLER BBQ & ZOMBIE Tool. • Taught Toy, Product, Set & Exhibit & Graphic Design at: Pratt Institute, Columbus College of Art & Design, Ai Hollywood, Otis College of Art & Design, Parsons School of Design, MIT & Adolfo Camarillo High School. • Wrote numerous articles for Toy & Edu magazines, blogs, and 2 books on Toys, and was President of The Southern California Toy Association. • Speaker & Presenter on Innovation in Education at various National educational venues: SkillsUSA, ACTE, Makerbot, EIS, CTE, OxnardU Join the fun every Wednesday 8 pm (EST) 7 pm (CST) Google Meet ID: https://meet.google.com/vut-afhh-nfv
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New York Society of Model Engineers - America's Oldest Model Train Club (Mon, 01 Apr 2024)
The New York Society of Model Engineers is dedicated to educating the public and preserving the history of American Railroads through models, exhibits and memorabilia. Join the fun every Wednesday 8 pm (EST) 7 pm (CST) Google Meet ID: https://meet.google.com/vut-afhh-nfv
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Nolee Anderson-Hendren - Teaching Women & Young Girls Tool Skills and Trades Work (Mon, 01 Apr 2024)
Carpenter, business owner, and trades educator and advocate Nolee Anderson-Hendren has been dedicated to teaching women and young girls tool skills and getting more women interested in trades work since she helped to found GRIT : Girls Representing In Trades, in 2017. Her dedication to her craft also gets exercised in small renovation builds with her company Joist Studio which has kept her busy renovating the homes and businesses of Central Montana where she resides. Join the fun every Wednesday 8 pm (EST) 7 pm (CST) Google Meet ID: https://meet.google.com/vut-afhh-nfv
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Paragon Machine Works - Mark and Calvin (Thu, 22 Feb 2024)
What started out as a one-person operation in Marin County, California, has grown into a dynamic machine shop occupying an 8,000 square foot building in Richmond, California over the last 40 years. Paragon Machine Works manufactures and stocks a wide variety of bicycle frame building components. They are a leader in bicycle frame building technology, constantly innovating and providing new products to meet the demands of the industry and the needs of the frame builders.
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Jennifer Bannink - CNC Mill Teacher, Round Table Discussion (Thu, 15 Feb 2024)
Join us for a round table discussion with special guest, CNC milling machine teacher: Jenny Bannink.
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Bruce Hannah - Industrial Designer and Professor (Tue, 13 Feb 2024)
For those interested in product design also known as industrial design, this is the episode for you. We're going to go deep on the life career of Bruce Hannah a well-known Pratt Institute industrial design professor and prolific designer.
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Mark Weller - Founder of the EV Cart (Wed, 24 Jan 2024)
Mark Weller talks about his EV Cart.
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Weston Spencer - Salt City Steel, Welding Inventor (Fri, 19 Jan 2024)
Salt City Steel is a metal fabrication shop located in South Salt Lake City, Utah. Weston has been in the metal fab game for over 15 years. Wes has a full-time job as a ski lift mechanic and runs Salt City Steel in his “spare” time. The shop crew includes his wife Emily and their 3 kids… Lulu, Eva, and Hank. When they are not working in the shop you can usually find the Spencer family out on an adventure like camping, skiing, or biking. Weston came up with the Picket Master Pro tool idea after using a similar tool earlier in his career. He decided to create his idea of the design and fabricate one for himself. The Picket Master Pro has become a staple in his shop and many other shops all over the world!
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Brandon Hollinger: Gas to Electric Conversion (Thu, 18 Jan 2024)
We’ll discuss Brandon’s journey from his first EV conversion to his teaching days at BCC to his career building his own products for the EV industry.
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Gadget of Left Coast EV (Wed, 10 Jan 2024)
Gregory Abbott, known as Reverend Gadget, is a steel fabrication artist, industrial designer, prop builder, and media personality. He is best known as a pioneer in converting vintage cars to electric, featured in Reverend Gadget’s Garage, Who Killed the Electric Car and alongside Elon Musk in the documentary Revenge of the Electric Car. Television audiences recognize Reverend Gadget as part of the build teams on the Discovery Channel series Big!, Monster House, and Smash Lab.
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Wood Shop Tour with Steve Richards and Taylor Boehmer (Fri, 05 Jan 2024)
Join us Wednesday on the Shop Class Podcast where we’re talking to a veteran wood shop teacher, Steve Richards and new teacher Taylor Boehmer. We’re going to get a shop tour and an overview of what these two Powerhouse teachers do in their classroom workshop. Steve Richards, 24year veteran of teaching fine woodworking and tech ed. in NJ. Father, remodeler, and general nerd about woodworking and building. Taylor Boehmer teaches fine woodworking, tech ed, and robotics in NJ. Taylor enjoys milling lumber and honing his design skills in the shop.
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Students Build and Ride Boards (Mon, 01 Jan 2024)
Featuring Jeff Boliba from Snow Partners and Chris Davis from Henry Ford II Woodworking.
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Round Table Discussion - Southern California Auto Shop Teachers (Wed, 20 Dec 2023)
Join us for a round table discussion. We have our guests all the way from Southern California who are Auto Shop Teachers.
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Cybertruck vs. Traditional... Whose side are you on? (Sun, 17 Dec 2023)
Tonight on the shop class podcast. Cybertruck versus traditional. Whose side are you on? Let's discuss it.
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Harbor Freight Tools For Schools - Director, Tae Kang (Sun, 10 Dec 2023)
Special guest, Director Tae Kang, talks about Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.
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NJTEEA Conference Recap (Tue, 28 Nov 2023)
Shop teachers creating their own professional development with the shop class podcast. Join us as we go through a presentation given at the annual NJTEEA conference that will give an overview of our professional development we created summer before. Last summer we went to Taylorville Illinois to install a solar battery off-grid system for a teacher to use in their job site trailer to build a house.
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Workshop Safety Episode (Tue, 14 Nov 2023)
By popular demand we did a Workshop safety episode. This attracted a lot of teachers from around the country. We had at least three from California, about five from New York State, and two from Pennsylvania.Shop safety is a universal topic that everyone can relate to. We shared a lot of ideas. And learned from each other. Tune in as we discuss one of the scariest topics but very necessary.. Shop class safety...  how do you keep your students safe? Join the conversation.
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Shop Class in Taylorville Illinois - Students Build a House (Tue, 14 Nov 2023)
Welcome back to another episode of the shop class podcast, tonight we have a update from a very unique shop class program in Taylorville Illinois, Matt Blomquist is the teacher. Instead of the student having a shop class inside of a building, they go outside where they actually build a building as the class. In this episode you get to see an update on what it's like to run a shop class as a job foreman pouring the foundation for a house built in the town close to the high school. We also have special guest and commentator Adrian Lopez, former student turn friend and colleague in the world of engineering. Currently Works in research and development for Tesla.
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Maker Camp 2023 - Recap (Tue, 07 Nov 2023)
Join us as we talk about Maker Camp 2023.
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Maker Camp - Pre Game (Tue, 07 Nov 2023)
Join us as we talk about Maker Camp 2023.
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The Elephant in the Room is... The AI Revolution (Tue, 24 Oct 2023)
It's time to address the elephant in the workshop. AI language and image generation is a new tool that is proving useful and widespread. How are you using this as an advantage in your workshop? We discuss the ins and outs and use live examples in this episode of the shop class podcast.
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Summer Project Recap - VW Bus Conversion (Fri, 20 Oct 2023)
This past summer 2023, I traveled to California and led a conversion from gas to electric. We did this in a compressed amount of time: 5 weeks with all volunteer crew along with the help of EV West. It was an incredible journey from start to finish.
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1 Week Until... Installing Off-Grid Systems Conference, Taylorville Highschool (Tue, 15 Aug 2023)
Join us for the 1st Annual Shop Class Podcast In-Person Conference, where we will be installing an off-grid system. This system will provide power for our Mobile Classroom, a student-built and community-donated facility. The primary objective of this conference is to bring together both members of the Shop Class Podcast for an in-person event, marking our first-ever gathering. We envision this event becoming an annual tradition where we collectively engage in building a project that helps a trades program.
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2 Weeks Until... Installing Off-Grid Systems Conference, Taylorville Highschool (Tue, 15 Aug 2023)
Join us for the 1st Annual Shop Class Podcast In-Person Conference, where we will be installing an off-grid system. This system will provide power for our Mobile Classroom, a student-built and community-donated facility. The primary objective of this conference is to bring together both members of the Shop Class Podcast for an in-person event, marking our first-ever gathering. We envision this event becoming an annual tradition where we collectively engage in building a project that helps a trades program.
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3 Weeks Until... Installing Off-Grid Systems Conference, Taylorville Highschool (Tue, 15 Aug 2023)
Join us for the 1st Annual Shop Class Podcast In-Person Conference, where we will be installing an off-grid system. This system will provide power for our Mobile Classroom, a student-built and community-donated facility. The primary objective of this conference is to bring together both members of the Shop Class Podcast for an in-person event, marking our first-ever gathering. We envision this event becoming an annual tradition where we collectively engage in building a project that helps a trades program.
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Manny Mena, self-taught Mechanical Engineer (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
Manny Mena is a 2002 memorial high school graduate and self-taught mechanical engineer. After having graduated Lincoln Tech, and Wild Tech Automotive Technical schools, he completed a tool and die apprenticeship. He moved on to designing and building custom race cars for small private racing teams. As a result of the economic fall, out of 2008, Manny moved on to a career in the industrial equipment sector. He began this journey at a small, packaging equipment manufacturer as a welder and ended his 10 year as a design engineer. Seeking out drier pastures, he moved to Nevada where he opened FIMC, a mechanical engineering and design consulting company. This career path has led to mechanical exploits around the world. He currently resides in the greener pastures of North Carolina practicing his craft. Originally published on March 16, 2023
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Audree M Grubesic, Executive Editor at OffsiteDirt and owner Modular Sure Site (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
Audree M Grubesic, an offsite construction expert and the owner of Modular Sure Site. This consulting Construction company collaborates with traditional builders and land developers looking to build their first offsite project. She has first-hand experience of project management on site of their offsite projects. Over the past 20+ years, she has excelled in marketing, sales, new business development, and homebuilding. Audree is also the Executive Editor at OffsiteDirt.com, which is devoted to bringing Offsite Construction professionals the most recent, relevant, and useful information available on industry trends, technology, design, volumetric, events, panel discussions, and more. https://www.offsitedirt.com/ Originally published on March 17, 2023
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Capable Maker app. by Mr. Barabercheck (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
Tonight a Shop Class Podcast O.G. is on the show!!! Matthew Barbercheck joins us to highlight his Capable Maker app. Barabercheck has teamed up with Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to create an app that will help relieve the pain points of project documentation and distribution for project base teachers. Tonight he'll be giving the highlights and inviting shop teachers to start test driving the online app for feedback as he prepares for an official launch. https://capablemaker.com/ Originally published on March 16, 2023
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4th Annual Wall Assembly Competition!! (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
This week's special guest is Connor Malloy will be LAUNCHING the the 2023 Wall Assembly Competition (Student Edition). This is a great opportunity to have your students participate and be involved with some of the residential construction industry's best of the best professionals. Jump over to the Wall Assembly website for more details, but first jump on to the Shop Class Podcast (Wednesday Night) and listen LIVE as Connor gives all the goods on what, when, where and how to participate. Inside secret...ssshhhh... the prize packages is gonna be better than last year and it was pretty killer last year!!! https://www.wallassembly.com/ Originally published on March 12, 2023
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Brittney Carbone, Art teacher and Epoxy resin artist (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
Brittney has been fortunate to do what she loves as a career. Since 2014, She has worked in the Greater Boston area as a middle school art teacher. As a Woburn native, it is quite special that Brittney gets to work in a neighboring town to where she grew up. After completing her masters, she yearned for something more. Brittney made plenty of artwork with her students but it wasn’t until her thesis work that she realized how much she missed being an artist and creating work for herself. She wanted to learn a new medium, and in her search she stumbled across epoxy resin. As a predominately two-dimensional artist, Brittney saw how epoxy resin has the capability beyond what she could create with paint and collage on a flat surface. It amazed her how a liquid form could be manipulated and set into a permanence that could capture more than she had been able to do through traditional art forms. https://www.brittneycarboneart.com/ Originally published on March 12, 2023
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Tormach CNC Milling Mahcine in the Classroom? (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
Tonight's Shop Class Podcast topic is Tormach CNC machines in the classroom. Our Guest lineup is huge. We got 3 teachers, 2 sales reps, and an educational representative from Tormach. Leif Sorgule, shop teacher from upstate New York Matt Garrera, shop teacher from New Jersey. Dave Richards, shop teacher from New Jersey kyle Lavieri, sales representative from Allegheny Rob Link, sales representative from Allegheny upstate New York. Jennifer Bannink, educational representative from Tormach. Originally published on December 3, 2022
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Eddy Borysewicz, Revolt Systems (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
This week we have Eddy Borysewicz of Revolt Systems joins us to talk shop and what it's like to build the world's fastest electric car. https://revoltsystems.com/ https://www.teamvesco.com/ Originally published on November 14, 2022
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Harbor Freight Tools for Schools "Prize for Teaching Excellence" will award $1.5 million! (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
Go to https://hftforschoolsprize.org/ The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence awards $1.5 million to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in U.S. public high schools. Tae Kang is the show to talk about the 2023 prize and application process. Don't be surprised to see some past and current prize winners on the show giving some insider tips on how their applications won big money for their programs and them personally!! Originally published on March 3, 2023
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State of the art, State Tech Education Conferences (Sun, 30 Apr 2023)
State of the art, State Tech Education Conferences Originally published on November 7, 2022
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Celebrating Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 2022 Winners (Fri, 28 Apr 2023)
In this episode we interview 2 of The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 2022 Award winners. Matt Blomquist and Leif Sorgule. To Kick-off the episode we have Tae Kang, program director for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. As you may know, Matt has been on a roll bringing awareness to the shop classes by connecting the industry to his unique shop class. Matt's students build a house from scratch ground up every single year. Leif Sorgule has advanced skills in a diverse group of machines. Everything from robotics. We're glad to have him on the podcast he is an inspiration and provides many resources for other shop teachers. Originally published on October 23, 2022
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Catskill Maker Camp post-game 2022 (Fri, 28 Apr 2023)
Maker Camp 2022 was so good we had to have a post-game. It's a recap with a Roundtable discussion about how good make a camp was and what we're going to do next year. Originally published on October 15, 2022
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Catskill Maker Camp 2022 Pre-game! (Fri, 28 Apr 2023)
"The Catskill Mountain Maker Camp is a gathering of curious, creative people who like to learn and share what they can do. It is a place where creators can show their work, learn new skills/techniques, and meet like-minded makers. It encompasses a gathering of artisans, educators, do-it-yourselfers, hobbyists, engineers, writers, artists, students and commercial exhibitors to show what they do and to share what they offer to the community. Originally published October 6, 2022
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George Vondriska, Cabinet making, lathe turning, CNC operation (Thu, 27 Apr 2023)
George Vondriska has been teaching woodworking since 1986. In addition to running his own woodworking school, George has taught woodworking courses for woodworking shows, woodworking schools, retail stores, the U.S. Peace Corps, the Pentagon, Northwest Airlines, and Andersen Window. George is the primary instructor for Vondriska Woodworks woodworking classes. You may also know George from his work as the Tools and New Products Editor for American Woodworker Magazine, his articles in Fine Woodworking, WOOD, and Woodworkers Journal Magazines, or from his current position as Managing Editor of WoodWorkers Guild of America. If you're looking for woodworking classes in Minneapolis and the surrounding area, please come and visit Vondriska Woodworks. Originally published on October 4, 2022
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Kevin Lieberman, Harley-Davidson software engineer (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
Kevin Lieberman, Harley-Davidson software engineer. Wednesday September 14th on the shop class podcast. This week we have Kevin Lieberman, Harley-Davidson software engineer. He got his humble beginnings working as a software engineer. "I wrote software on ancient DOS based computers that answered 800 and 900 phone numbers for sports, horse racing and psychic lines before the internet was a thing" A graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. Kevin did internships at GE Aerospace and an industrial robotics company. Kevin is a versatile engineer, building his own DIY electric vehicle to do research and development of monitoring the batteries. Kevin also volunteers at the electric vehicle earning Center in San Marcos California. Helping the Next Generation to learn about electric vehicles. YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/6YqIzDvP4Lk Originally published September 15, 2022
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Mark Brems, Electric Porsche 914 Builder (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
Tonight Mark Brems joins us tonight to talk more about converting cars into electric. Follow Marks EV conversion story at... https://allmylinks.com/mcbrems Originally published on August 12, 2022
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Thomas Baisch, inventor of the FrogPod (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
Tonight Thomas Baisch the inventor of the FrogPod joins us!! Tonight join the discussion of inventing, manufacturing, Kick Starting, and just thinking outside of the box. Solve a problem, save the world!! Originally published on August 3, 2022
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Matthew Barbercheck, Capable Maker update (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
Tonight Mr. Barbercheck joins us to catch up and let us in on what's happening with Capable Maker project!! Join us tonight!! Hope everyone's summer is going awesome! Originally published on July 28, 2022
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John Stack, Multi-disciplinary Engineer (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
John Stack, Multi-disciplinary Engineer Originally published on July 21, 2022
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Michael Bream, EV West, Electric Hot Rods (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
Michael Bream is the founder and owner of EV West. It is an electric vehicle parts supplier that fits the category of a hot rod shop. Michael uses the spirit of DIY and racing to offer solutions for classic cars turn Electric. In most cases, the electric parts will double or triple the horsepower of a classic car. Michael and EV West have shown lots of support for high school shop teachers over years. Providing electric vehicle parts that can bolt directly into the stock vehicles. So if you are a shop teacher looking to do an electric vehicle conversion to bridge the gap from gas to electric, Michael and EV West can help with that process. Originally published on July 14, 2022
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JT Kostman, Artificial Intelligence and Motorcycle Mechanic (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is JT Kostman, artificial intelligence expert extraordinaire, Wednesday June 22nd 8 to 10 p.m. Eastern on the shop class podcast. This might be the world's most interesting man. JT stated his career as a team leader of a Scout Sniper Recon Team with the United States Special Forces. Then moved into data science for the government and then Private Industry. He spent several decades as board advisor to large companies. In his own words, "spent the first part of my career as a data scientist looking for serial killers and the second part looking for people that really like cereal." JT is a supporter of shop teachers and is happy to join our podcast. We are looking forward to hearing what JT has to tell us about the world of AI and how it relates to shop class. Originally published on June 25, 2022
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Land Speed records and Summer Projects (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
In this episode, we talked with Greg Quirin, a shop teacher coordinator in San Diego County. He has a great YouTube channel that covers the land speed racing team and engine designer Pete Aardema and Kevin Braun. https://www.youtube.com/c/GregQuirin/videos We also spoke with shop teachers about their summer plans. Originally published on June 19, 2022
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Jim Johnsen the Auto and Metal Shop teacher at Long Beach New York High School (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Jim Johnsen the Auto and Metal Shop teacher at Long Beach New York High School. Jim grew up working with his hands, surfing and riding BMX and has been teaching shop for the last 17 years and brings that rad attitude to the shop class. Each year him and his students restore a vehicle and these things are AWESOME!!! Jump on tonight as Jim gives us the inside scoop of his high school shop class and the students that make these oldies into head turners. Originally published on June 12, 2022
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Tiffany VonOrff, Welding Women's Syndicate and Exploratory Academy (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Tiffany VonOrff, welding instructor extraordinaire! As you may know Tiffany started as car customizer which led her to become an entrepreneur. Seeing a need for a women's advocate in the trades, she created the Welding Women's Syndicate... a podcast and networks that support women in welding. Building on that momentum, and looking for a physical space to weld, she created her latest project the Exploratory Academy. A place where women are welcome to try out welding classes for women by women. Originally published on June 2, 2022
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Student Workshop Projects (End of school year 2022) (Wed, 26 Apr 2023)
Student Workshop Projects (End of school year 2022) Originally published on May, 26, 2022
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Connor Malloy talks BEAM Estimator and Wall Assembly contest (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
Connor Malloy talks BEAM Estimator and Wall Assembly contest Tonight was just a round table talk about how to make Shop Class better and support Shop Teachers. Originally published on May 21, 2022
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Matthew Barbercheck, Capable Maker a project management tool for trades teachers (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Matthew Barbercheck!!! Mr. Barbercheck is the other original creator of the Shop Class Podcast along with Mr. G. This week he will be jumping on as the special guest to give us and update and collect feedback on Capable Maker, a very special project he has been working on. Capable Maker will be a building project database for shop teachers, and he is looking for help on how to populate projects onto the project database as well as teachers who are willing to contribute their projects to help other shop teachers. Barbercheck is looking for feedback on the direction of development for this database, which will sort projects by student skill level, lab capabilities, and other important considerations. Originally published on May 12, 2022
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Sam Myers, building scientist and Retrotec trainer (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Sam Myers is a building scientist and trainer for Retrotec where he teaches building performance concepts at conferences and training events, conducts field studies, and assists Retrotec with new product designs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the industry’s conferences and tradeshows have been moved to online platforms. To keep providing the industry with quality educational material, Sam built a virtual training lab at his home where he has taught and trained contractors and consultants all over the world. Sam has also spent several years as a building scientist with Advanced Energy — one of the most respected efficiency consultancies in North America — where he managed field operations for building performance programs and served housing developers that included Habitat for Humanity. He holds a Master’s of Science degree from East Carolina University, is a certified HERS Rater, and is a licensed real estate broker. Sam lives in Wilmington, North Carolina. Originally published on May 5, 2022
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Open forum meeting for Shop Teachers (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
Tonight was just a round table talk about how to make Shop Class better and support Shop Teachers. Originally published on May 5, 2022
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Peter Aardema and Keven Braun, with Greg Quirin: California Hot Rodders (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Greg Quirin, is a Career Technical Education coordinator for the San Diego district. Besides supporting SD shop teachers... Greg has made a great YouTube channels documenting a local hotter legend, Peter Aardema. Peter Aardema builds hand made engines in his garage with Keven Braun. These engines have made records at the famous land speed event "Speed Week" at the Bonneville Salts flats in Utah. We'll be talking about getting programs back into schools and seeing an AMAZING shop tour!! Don't miss this one!! Originally published on May 5, 2022
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Tae Kang, program manager Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week we're talking return guest Tae Kang!!! He's the program manager for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. If you haven't started your application YOU NEED TO!!! CLICK HERE!!! You have a chance to win $100k and $30k may go directly to you!!! Tae will be joining us to go over the ins and outs of the application process and give us all tips on how to set yourself apart from the competition. Don't miss this one and don't forget to apply!!!! Originally published on May 3, 2022
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2022 JLC Recap (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week we're talking Trade Shows & Conventions. Ron is back from checking out JLC (Journal of Light Construction) Live. The big questions are, Do you attend trade shows? and Should we as shop/trades teachers? Ron plus some extra special guest will help us recap JLC Live as we dive into these professional development and in-person networking opportunities. Originally published on March 31, 2022
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Joe Konopacki, Energy Audits and inspection (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Joe Konopacki. Joe is the President & CEO, Insight Property Services, Inc. With his BS in General Engineering from UIUC and over 30 years of experience in residential construction, remodeling, maintenance, and management, Joe became an Illinois licensed Home Inspector in 2008. After realizing the limitations of traditional home inspections, Joe became BPI & RESNET certified to perform home energy auditing and diagnostic performance testing. He established Insight Property Services, Inc. in 2009 to offer Performance Testing, Energy Audits, BPI Training and more. As Insight's lead instructor, Joe's trainings & educational sessions prepare consultants & contractors to perform high quality testing and retrofit work that measurably improves the comfort, efficiency and air quality of homes. We can't wait for Joe to join us!!! Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightps/ Originally published on March 27, 2022
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2022 Wall Assembly (Student) Competition by Connor Malloy & Travis Brungardt (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week's special guest is Connor Malloy and Travis Brungardt and they will be LAUNCHING the the 2022 Wall Assembly Competition (Student Edition). This is a great opportunity to have your students participate and be involved with some of the residential construction industry's best of the best professionals. Jump over to the Wall Assembly website for more details, but first jump on to the Shop Class Podcast (Wednesday Night) and listen LIVE as Connor and Travis gives all the goods on what, when, where and how to participate. Inside secret...ssshhhh... the prize packages is gonna be better than last year and it was pretty killer last year!!! Originally published on March 17, 2022
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Michael Outlaw, Outlaw Drums (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Outlaw Drums, they use old time craftsmanship with modern tools to bring ancient wood back to life as stave and segment drums. They specialize in building showcase drums from 200-600 year old reclaimed wood from barns, gymnasiums, historical houses, decommissioned bridges, and fallen trees. Every custom drum is a unique work of art and they are impressive, and old! Originally published on March 17, 2022
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Advice to new Shop Teachers (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
This week's special guest is Thomas Nichols a former student of Matt Blomquist and the house building program at Taylorville High School. Thomas now has the opportunity to return to THS and teach the other trade classes in the fall. He will also be a future graduate of the Construction Occupations course at the local community college. After high school he performed many side jobs in carpentry settings, and even did a full remodel of his family's only bathroom when the school shut down due to COVID. Thomas is joining us to let everyone give their "what I wish I knew my first year" advice. Originally published on March 10, 2022
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Chris Giffrow, Cow Dog Craft Works!! (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
This week's special guest is Chris Giffrow of Cow Dog Craft Works!! Chris is a hobbyist woodworker and YouTuber with a strong focus on hand tool woodworking and Japanese tools. A self proclaimed joinery junkie, Chris enjoys utilizing traditional Japanese timber frame joinery and scaling it down for application in fine furniture. As a primarily self taught woodworker, he values experimenting with new joints, new techniques, and truly enjoys spreading his infectious love for the craft. https://www.cowdogcraftworks.com/ Originally published on March 5, 2022
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Industry support for Shop Classes? (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
This week it's not so much about a special guest, rather a simple question. If you could receive any kind of support from your corresponding industry, what would it be? We want to hear from you and see what can be done to get that support or learn how you have been able to gain support for your program. Matt Blomquist will be filling everyone in on his time spent at the International Build Show a couple weeks ago, where he was able to hang out with a handful of companies and professionals and have some discussions about what more can be done to get connected with our shop/trades teachers. Originally published on February 26, 2022
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Brittany Farrow, House Framer, Builder, TikTok Educator (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Brittany Farrow! Brittany joins us all the way from Ontario, Canada to talk about girls in the trades. Many shop/trades teachers agree they enjoy having girls in their classes and are often the most talented students, but how do we translate that into professional careers? Joins us Wednesday night as we talk with one badass girl who is making it happen on the jobsite every day!! Breaking down barriers and framing walls!!! Originally published on February 20, 2022
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Frank Caccavale, Student Built - Habitat for Humanity house (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Frank Caccavale and if you haven't been following Frank and his students work, you should!! His class has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and the students are building an entire house, at the school!!! Sometimes all you need is a parking lot. Frank and his students have been getting a lot of media attention and it's well deserved. Jump on the show Wednesday night and see what all the hype is about! Originally published on February 13, 2022
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Aron Jones, Big Dog Construction! (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
"It's not about being the best. It's about making everyone better. " #apprenticeshipisanobligation bigdogconstruction.gm Aron Jones @blakladerna Ambassador @jobber Ambassador Special guest is Aron Jones!! Aron is a carpenter in Canada and is amazing at sharing his knowledge of the trades. Whether it's tips and techniques or breaking down the math for building stair risers, Aron has a way of making it easy to understand. Originally published on February 10, 2022
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Jimmy Diresta, Q&A with Shop Teachers (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
Well it doesn't get much BIGGER than this!!! Jimmy Diresta will be our special guest this Wednesday!!! If you aren't familiar with Jimmy Diresta, you are in a small group. He's an artist, maker, craftsman, woodworker, metalworker, creator, YouTuber, entrepreneur, etc., etc. Jimmy does it all and he's a fan of shop class and shop teachers! So jump on this week to say "Hi" to Jimmy, pick his creative brain and let's make it a Shop Class Podcast to remember. Originally published on January 20, 2022
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Chris Davis, Snowboards, Skateboards, SUP Boards... Wood Shop Teacher (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
Wood Shop Teacher Chris Davis joins us tomorrow!! If you don't know Chris and what his students are capable of making then you are in for a treat!!! A little insider secret all the celebrities know about his class... To name a few, Kenny Chesney, Ty Pennington, Amy Smart & Sir Richard Branson. Yeah, they're that good!!! Chris is a good friend of the Shop Class Podcast and will be our special guest as he talks about how he has taken the traditional wood shop class and made it way more radical!! Building snowboards, skateboards, and paddleboards, a few of which just happened to be for some very famous celebrities, Chris's students are getting hands-on opportunities and a story to go with it. You don't want to miss this one!!! Originally published on January 13, 2022
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Chris "Rocky" Hernandez, Aerospace Engineer (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
Our 1st guest of 2022, is Chris "Rocky" Hernandez, an aerospace engineer, who is starting a small shop class program for his kids and neighbors kids. We'll be kicking off the new year in a BIG way tomorrow night!!! Rocky is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working in the Defense & Aerospace industry on both full rate production and development programs. His responsibilities include new contract proposals, research and development, mechanical design and analysis, prototyping, integration and test, subject matter expert and mentoring. In addition to my formal education and professional experience He has years of metal working experience in welding and manual machining through training and hobbies. He also has decades of experience in tinkering through his life long passion with automotive customization, dirtbikes, custom painting, and general building of stuff (home construction, furniture, projects with his kids, etc). Originally published on January 6, 2022
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Bob Kelly, Build Science, Contractor, Designer of Wick Right (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Bob Kelly from Wick Right. He's a long time contractor in Chicago and thanks to his never ending experience dealing with older buildings he has added product designer to his repertoire. Bob is a big fan of shop class and shop teachers, because when else in school do students get to have hands-on, real world problems to solve. These are skills Bob uses on the daily and he know we need more young adults that have started to really develop those skills. Originally published on December 16, 2021
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Kevin "Teach" Baas, Custom Vintage motorcycle Shop Teacher (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Kevin Baas. Who wouldn't want to be taught STEM from a teacher who loves vintage motorcycles and trucks?! Kevin is joining us to show off is awesome hobbies as well as being an awesome teacher. He's a great guy, a great teacher and loves to get students involved doing awesome stuff!! He'll fit right in on the Shop Class Podcast. You don't want to miss this special guest!! Originally published on December 9, 2021
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Michael Anschel, Sustainable Design and Building (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
This week's guest is Michael Anschel and we are PUMPED to have him on the show!!! Mike has a background in art, design, architecture, teaching, building and he can speak Mandarin. His design-build firm builds beautiful, healthy and sustainable homes that people love to live in and he is joining us to talk all about it!! You don't want to miss this one!!! Originally published on December 2, 2021
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Mike Knoche from The Contracting Handbook Podcast (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
This week's guest comes to us all the way from Alaska!!! It's Mike Knoche from The Contracting Handbook Podcast Mike is gonna fill us in on what his podcast is all about (hint: it's a REALLY GOOD one) as well as talk about the opportunities general contracting can bring to our students and what knowledge we should be passing on to them for this career path. https://linktr.ee/thecontractinghandbook Originally published on November 17, 2021
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Nicholas Jordan, Casey Lunceford and Ashton Bohling (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award winners: Nicholas Jordan, Construction, Montecito High School, CA Casey Lunceford, Agricultural Mechanics, Ronan High School, MT And finalists: Ashton Bohling, Industrial Technology, Johnson Brock High School – Johnson, NE Matt Blomquist, Construction, Taylorville High School – Taylorville, IL Originally published on November 11, 2021
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Matterport 3D Space Tour with Blomquist and Barbercheck Part1 (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Mattterport is a 3D space Tour software that we think could help shop teachers. So Blomquist and Barbercheck gave it a try. Here is a link, you maybe you can try it for a shop tour. FYI we are not sponsored by Matterport... yet :) Check back to part 2 with Conner Malloy. Originally published on November 6, 2021
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High School Wood shop collaboration with English Class (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Did you ever take shop class in high school? We discuss what it's like to teach shop class in two different schools that are in two different states. Kevin Wit, a Woodshop teacher in the WNY, NJ High School, collaborated with an English and Shop teacher from Republic, Michigan. Originally published on November 6, 2021
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Matt Blomquist and Steven Baczek talk about Building Science (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Matt Blomquist and Steven Baczek talk about Building Science Matt Blomquist Bᴜɪʟᴅɪɴɢ Tʀᴀᴅᴇs Iɴsᴛʀᴜᴄᴛᴏʀ Tᴀʏʟᴏʀᴠɪʟʟᴇ Hɪɢʜ Sᴄʜᴏᴏʟ put trades in schools teach building science create hands on experiences REPEAT Steven Baczek Architect Building Science "UnBuild It" podcast host Lecturer / Writer Contributor for @thebuildshow linktr.ee/Steven_Baczek_Architect Originally published on November 5, 2021
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Andrew Saweikis, reaction to wining the Harbor Freight Award! (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) Welding Instructor Andrew Saweikis received the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, winning $50,000 for the program in the nationwide competition. https://harborfreighttoolsforschools.org/prize_person/andrew-saweikis/ Andrew also has a interesting sign manufacturing business.... Check it out! https://www.instagram.com/swakmetals/ Originally published on November 4, 2021
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Jeff Bertke, electrical trades teacher and $100 grand HFTFS winner! (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
This week we have a $100 grand HFTFS winner Jeff Bertke on the show!!! Jeff Bertke has been an electrical trades teacher at Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Ohio for 11 years. After graduating from the program in 1999, he earned his journeyman license and entered the industry with passion for the trade and a love for learning. After six years of industry experience, he was put in charge of teaching apprentices at his place of work—something he truly enjoyed and came in handy when his former high school teacher reached out to him in 2010 to ask if he was interested in teaching. Bertke’s base curriculum is NCCER Core and Electrical Level 1, which saves his students one year of apprenticeship training. He revisits the curriculum every year with his board of advisory members and makes modifications where necessary to keep the program strong. Bertke starts students in his program with an emphasis on lab and tool safety before moving them to hands-on work. Projects increase in challenge as students become more comfortable with using tools and show safety consciousness and significant competency. With the blessing of building inspectors, Bertke and his students even complete projects throughout the community for real-world experience. Originally published on November 4, 2021
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Andrew Saweikis, Metal Fabricator and award winning Welding teacher (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) Welding Instructor Andrew Saweikis received the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, winning $50,000 for the program in the nationwide competition. Andrew also has a interesting sign manufacturing business.... Check it out! https://www.instagram.com/swakmetals/ Originally published on October 23, 2021
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Brant Taylor, The Tool Hacker inventor of the Brain Bucket (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Brant Taylor, The Tool Hacker, joins us on the Shop Class Podcast!! To describe Brant would take too long, so here's the quick version. He's a contractor/jack of trades and since his brain is always ON he thinks of awesome ways to turn ordinary tools into machines specially designed to help the modern homebuilding professional and even shop teachers.... Brant's forward thinking on the residential building industry and his desire to stream line the process to create mass affordability inspires him to come up with all kinds of awesome inventions and processes. Originally published on October 14, 2021
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Riley Flores biomedical engineering student at Brown University (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Riley Flores joins us on the Shop Class Podcast!! Riley is a graduate from Memorial High School (Ron a.k.a Mr. G's school) who was in the STEAM Engineering Department. She is currently studying biomedical engineering at Brown University, where she also spent two years as the workshop monitor for their Makerspace. Riley is also an undergrad researcher for the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Originally published on October 12, 2021
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Matt Blomquist at the Midwest Building Science Symposium (Thu, 20 Apr 2023)
Matt give us an inspirational overview of the Midwest Building Science Symposium. Here is a link to his speech at the show. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUatsPLAnDX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Originally published on October 6, 2021.
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Joanne Mitchell's career in Manufacturing at Sandvik (Mon, 17 Apr 2023)
Joanne Mitchell joins us to talk manufacturing and engineering. She worked for 29 years at Sandvik cutting tools and now she is giving back to the industry by helping to train and recruit the new engineers of the future. Joanne is currently helping the Bergen County New Jersey Workforce Development to put people together with employers and also work with employers to help them fill careers. There is a lot of services available in the way of software training and job skills as well as some job counseling available. Joanne also is involved with the northern New Jersey manufacturing partnership to help manufacturers in NJ get the resources and connections with education that will build educational programs that include usable skills for manufacturing disciplines. Joanne is also on the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Board. So, get the full story from her on the Shop Class Podcast. Speaking of special guest, if you haven't been able to join us on the live show, go to our new YouTube Channel (SUBSCRIBE) and check out some of our past episodes. We've been very fortunate to have some great guest covering some awesome topics from robotics and 3D printing to welding and building go-karts. If you would like to be our highlighted guest on the show or know someone we should try to get on LET US KNOW!!! Send us an email at the link below or DM us on Instagram @shopclasspodcast So join in on the live discussion and make sure to catch up on past episodes on our new Shop Class Podcast YouTube Channel.
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Barbercheck update on Capable Maker (Mon, 17 Apr 2023)
Mr. Barbercheck will be dropping in to give a quick update on Capable Maker. This is something he has partnered up with Harbor Freight's Tools for Schools organization to develop we think it's going to be AWESOME!!! So check it out and you can provide feedback to Mr. Barbercheck by clicking this Google Form Link HERE.
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Vincent Perry's, battery powered Airstream coffee trailer (Fri, 11 Mar 2022)
Vincent Perry's, battery powered Airstream coffee trailer  Vincent Perry, co-creator of the coffee stream. An off-grid battery powered coffee food trailer made from a Airstream trailer.  1967 airstream trailer turned coffee shop! Have an event you want coffee at?! DM us!! Owners: @steph_halonski and @vince_perry  @thecoffeestreamnj #stemeducation #handmade #custom #airsteam #foodtruck Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/6UMQQ7O-_pc
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Elyse Burden, Real World Scholars entrepreneurship in the classroom. (Thu, 10 Mar 2022)
This week on the Shop Class Podcast we have Elyse Burden Executive Director at Real World Scholars to talk entrepreneurs in the classroom.   Elyse is passionate about equity and elevating the voice, role, and contributions of young people as they do work that matters to them. At Real World Scholars, she works to give students the opportunity and resources needed to be changemakers and social entrepreneurs in their communities – not one day, but right now. She believes in creative solutions and recognizing that young people are brilliant, creative, and angry enough to help the world find solutions to some of our scariest challenges.  She was also named to Forbes 30 Under 30.  Mr. Barbercheck will also be joining the conversation having experience with EdCorp and creating a ecommerce business within his classroom. This will be another good one!!!! Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/3LFd827SXxU
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From Hawaii, Todd Stogdell, technical director of Island Concepts (Thu, 10 Mar 2022)
Todd Stogdell, the technical director of Island Concepts. They are a paint distributor exclusively for AkzoNobel in Hawaii. His day-to-day operation is teaching and training people on how to use their Paint Product Lines and other hands on training in the collision industry what different types of adhesives and repair products. He works with 3M, Fusor, Norton abrasives and many others manufacturers in the industry.   Todd started in the Collision industry back in 1992. He began working as a prepper and worked on complete teardowns on the F-150 Stripper Trucks for warranty purposes at a Ford dealership in Santa Rosa California. They sanded and prepped for the painters.  From there Todd moved into a restoration shop, then became a painter and finally a production manager in a paint shop. In 2011 he move back to Hawaii and became a paint rep for last 10 years and has worked with his local community college Autobody program and other community services. Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/TTPcIxvkD5g
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Mark Wille from T Stud talks passive house design with Steve Baczek (Thu, 10 Mar 2022)
Shop Class Podcast Mark Wille from T Stud joins us not just to talk a little bit about product, but even more importantly his passion for our youth to learn in the trade and shop classes.  Mark is everywhere it seems like on the social media platforms not only promoting building science in the building industry but the importance that we all need to do our part to educate are youth and get them opportunities to have hands on experiences.  He will also be sharing with us the power of creating relationship with industry leaders and manufactures and how these partnerships can lead to great support and growth for everyone involved.   Mark is truly a passionate person who loves what shop/trade teachers are doing from all over and is excited to get to hang out with the Shop Class Podcast crew!! Video of this episode : https://youtu.be/S4qh_8kjo4E
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Jay Abitz 2nd generation Custom Auto and Paint Shop Teacher (Wed, 09 Mar 2022)
Jay Abitz joins us to introduce us to his award winning Automotive program at Freedom High School in Wisconsin.  The Freedom High School Automotive program came to life in 1972 under the guidance of Bob Abitz, who built the program over an outstanding 35 year career. Over the years this program has grown into one of the most renowned and accredited programs in the state and even the nation. Current instructor Jay Abitz has taken the program to the next level by introducing new curriculum, teaching practices, tools and technology and continuing the grow the program.  FHS is well known for its success through the SkillsUSA (formerly VICA) collision repair contest with 25 state champions (state record) and multiple finishes inside the top 10 at nationals including 3rd (Nick Heiptas 03) and 2nd (Brian Vanderheiden 19).   One of the things that make the FHS automotive program special is the focus on collision repair.  Since 1972 FHS has taught collision repair techniques such as panel replacement, metal working, welding, plastic repair, cosmetic repair, and refinishing. Students also experience restoration and custom work emphasizing skills like metal and composite fabrication, rust repair, and custom painting and refinishing. It is the goal of the automotive program to expose students to a variety of hands on experiences to prepare them for a career in the automotive industry or personal vehicle maintenance and repair. Students use a variety of current industry standard repair techniques, tools, and materials to complete repairs on vehicles. FHS is always looking for ways to improve student education and achievement  through partnerships with organizations, industry partners, and post-secondary schools and has been well supported by the community for many years.  FHS Automotive students perform basic maintenance and light repair as well as building one off customs to highlight student learning. These vehicles have been featured in dozens of national publications as well as SEMA 2017, 18. Video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/uhe7a1Nqsbw
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KoogleWerks Design to Hand made production (Wed, 09 Mar 2022)
Forrest from KoogleWerks Vintage Motorsports joins us to talk custom fabrication. Forrest jumps on to show off some of his awesome handmade performance, aerodynamics and interior car parts that he makes in his shop.  We might even be able to get a shop tour and see some of his favorite tools. Video of this episode is here: https://youtu.be/FEqrTK42RAI
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Roy Castillo showcases student work at Fresh Wood contest (Mon, 07 Mar 2022)
On the Shop Class Podcast Roy Castillo joins us from California to talk shop class and talk about his students achievements at the National Student Furniture Showcase in Las Vegas.  As a passionate Technical Education advocate Roy centers his focus on student understanding and growth. Through Industrial Wood Technology students will learn to listen, reason, practice and produce in a meaningful manner. These skills will help them successfully communicate visually and inter-personally their whole life. Roy's overall goal as an educator is to maintain a constructive and creative environment that fosters communication and will help students realize their own unique potential. He looks forward to his students exceeding his expectations.  https://www.awfsfair.org/fresh-wood/ Video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/W_QqEAaSjGg
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Matt Blomquist built this house with his students! (Sun, 06 Mar 2022)
On the Shop Class Podcast Matt Blomquist gives us a tour of the student built house from the Taylorville (IL) High School Building Trades program.  Matt got to relaunch the house building program in 2019 and continued working on the house with a mostly hybrid schedule through the 2020 school year.  His students put an emphasis on energy efficiency and quality to bring the program up to tomorrow's standards.  The house is down to the final touches before it goes on the market and he's going to show it off with us!!  Matt also received the news a couple weeks ago that he is a finalist for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award.  Good luck to him and all the finalist!!!   Follow Matt here...  https://www.instagram.com/build_learn_teach/ Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/BDSomabpR4w
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From Timber Framing to Solar Power (Sun, 06 Mar 2022)
Shop Class Podcast we're covering two topics! First, Tim and Nick share their experience at Catskill Mountain Maker Camp with Justin Dietrich and Jimmy Diresta. They attended Justin's Timber Framing Class and will be filling us in on all the fun. Second, Matt Foley, of Sunlight Conversions joins us to talk about all the awesome things he does with solar energy.   Matt took the diesel engine out of his sailboat and replaced it with an electric motor. He rarely has to charge it because the solar panels on the top keep the batteries topped up.  He also doesn't need a generator because the batteries have enough power to run the cabin requirements.  Taking that experience, he now has an off-grid solar system at his house that he did with a DIY installation however it is inspected by the town so Matt has experience making his DIY systems compliant with the town and the local utility. Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/n_bhu9oFPps
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American Craftsman Todd Clippinger (Sun, 06 Mar 2022)
Todd Clippinger as our guest and he'll be talking all things shop and shop class.   Since 1997, Todd has been working as a remodeling contractor, designer, and professional woodworker for residential and commercial clients in several states.   With his competitive designs and high level of craftsmanship, he has become a juried woodworking artist.    Todd's work has been seen in fine woodworking museum exhibitions and galleries. His work has also been featured in print and digital magazines.   Todd's goal is to leave a legacy, not only of projects, but also of people that he has educated and inspired to keep the craft alive. He has written articles for woodworking magazines and continues to educate and inspire others through his online articles and videos.   Todd currently lives in Salem, Oregon and is an educator in the Salem/Keizer school district working to teach the next generation of craftsmen. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/xoQCpeXr48M
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O.G. Shop Class host Mr.Barberheck give an update!!! (Sun, 06 Mar 2022)
OG Shop Class host Mr.Barberheck gives up an update on his programs.   Augmented Reality https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens  Sauna project  https://www.instagram.com/p/CQe-Wzgj6ri/ Beta Testing the Capable Maker App https://capablemaker.softwareontheroad.com/  Class Economy  https://edcorps.org/ Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/JL8OAx7xEHo
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Automotive Technology instructor in Houston Texas, David Almanzan (Sat, 05 Mar 2022)
Tonight's guest on the Shop Class Podcast is David Almanzan, an Automotive Technology instructor in Houston Texas. He mainly teaches at the high school level for Andy Dekaney High School at Spring Independent School District. He's also an adjunct instructor for Houston Community College as well as bilingual instructor for Delphi Technologies.   His whole life has always revolved around cars. Whether at the shop or on the track, he was intrigued by how machines function. Teaching was not the initial goal, but he crossed paths with the opportunity and enjoys every moment of it. Seeing the speedy evolution of the automotive industry, he noticed a growing need for technicians. The masters are phasing out of the field and he believes it's his duty to help fill those gaps while making a difference one student at a time.   Extra bonus for his students, they work on a racing go-kart and get to drive it around the school parking lot!!!! Move over Mario!!!  Instagram: dhsautotech Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/8xWNFGvfkhQ
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Tiffany VonOrff, Welding Teacher (Sat, 05 Mar 2022)
This week's guest is, Tiffany VonOrff, she was a born and raised Southern California girl who started wrenching at the age of 16 which was closely followed by cruising the boulevard in low riders…which turned into going to car shows and then joining a car club.  That evolution is where the welding came from. Modifying vehicles is what everyone did in the clubs so that lead her to walking into a custom suspension shop after a divorce and she never left. Co-owner and MIG apprentice after 2 years and that was in 2010.  She went on to get formal education, worked on major structural contracts and then private teaching and then as a college Instructor. All those experiences prepared her for the Welding Women Syndicate as a active advocate for women in the welding industry and founder of the company.  Instagram : @welding_women_syndicate  Website: Weldingwomensyndicate.com Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/JrqwVG3KZbo
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Timber frames and BattleBots (Sat, 05 Mar 2022)
Tonight was an exciting podcast.  Justin Dietrich, Shop teacher from Lincoln, Illinois.  Justin gave us the lowdown on his Timber framing class coming up this summer @blackthorneresort from July 16-18 at #makercamp2021 (518)634-2541 to book a room or just come and hang out for the day! See ya there!   Our Spotlight tonight was Jayden Strudwick from Adelaide SA, Australia, High school student that created a battlebot company. Company produces kits that get your class started towards making their own battle bots.   https://www.arkobots.com/ Video version of this podcast:  https://youtu.be/RN2Qv2iGXMc
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Rock and Roll Shop Teacher Mark Balzarette (Sat, 05 Mar 2022)
Tonight's guest is Mark Balzarette, he is currently a full-time faculty member of Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. Mark has a B.A. in Fine Art from Montclair University and an M.A. in Career and Technical Education from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He also holds an A.A.S. degree in Manufacturing Technology and a certificate in Manufacturing Design.  Mark is the primary instructor for BCC’s Manufacturing Technology program and the STEM instructor for Bergen County’s Applied Technology High School. He has been a faculty mentor for BCC’s STEM program electric motorcycle conversion project and built parts for several other STEM club designs.  He has worked as a welder, machinist, fabricator and designer at companies involved in the construction of components for Formula I racing, NASA's space shuttle program and the armoring of secure vehicles. Mark was the owner of Blue Sun Customs motorcycle repair. He has worked as a commercial advertising photographer for 20 years with corporate clients such as Tiffany’s, Lockheed Martin, Sony, Bayer, Philips Lighting division, and Banco Popular. He has worked with notable public figures such as Jay Leno, Paula Poundstone, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and former New Jersey Governor Christine Whitman."  He also plays a pretty mean guitar!   You can check out Mark's new YouTube Channel here https://youtu.be/9QfhEzV-D3M
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Can 3D Printing be better? Joe Sinclair the founder of Mantis 3D Printer (Sat, 05 Mar 2022)
As Verde Mantis’s founder, Joe drives the company’s product development and design with his technical knowhow and vision. He is responsible for identifying the unique features that allow us to differentiate from our competitors and market our value proposition.  Joe is a Berks County Native and graduate of RACC and Penn State. He is a PSU alumnus with BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, as well as a master’s degree in Additive Manufacturing and Design. Joe has nearly a decade of bleeding edge experience in the Additive Manufacturing space with several successful business exits under his belt. He is the awardee of multiple 3D printing related patents.   3D printing is useful but also difficult to teach, learn, and use. Our mission at Verde Mantis, LP is to provide customers with an intuitive and unrivaled 3D printing experience that allows them to reap the benefits of this great technology without having to overcome the learning curve and hassles offered by competing 3D printers. We’ve accomplished this by building and selling the Mantis, the world’s easiest to use 3D printer, backed by superior customer support.
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Do you teach Robotics??? Lets talk about it. (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
Jesus Fernandez, a robotics instructor joins us to talk about Vex Robotics and to have a roundtable discussion about robotics. Want to watch this episode on our YouTube?  https://youtu.be/mZFuDjuGwKk
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Skills gap in the Diesel Truck Industry? And is Electric viable? (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
On tonight's Shop Class Podcast, we dive into the electric truck industry with guest Jim Park and see how this new wave of vehicles fits into the classroom.  Check out Jim's test drive of the Dana's Sumo MD Electric Powertrain in this quick video.   https://youtu.be/XvAOHCLdClg  Gary Bronson, should be in the audience as well, Gary has been a guest on the show back on the original Shop Class Podcast format (listen to that https://youtu.be/p-7kPY2w0ug ) when he talked about his Cars for Careers program. Want to watch is episode on our YouTube Channel?  https://youtu.be/fw5_glI3qAU
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HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS representative Tae Kang (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
Tae Kang, the Program Manager for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools joins us to talk about this amazing opportunity for shop teachers.  What could the $100,000 1st place prize do for your program??  The best part is they hand out multiple 1st place prizes as well as $50,000 2nd place prizes.    Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has announced that applications are now open for its Prize for Teaching Excellence. The prize will award cash prizes totaling over $1 million to 18 outstanding public high school skilled trades teachers and their programs. The deadline to apply is May 21. Learn more at https://hftforschoolsprize.org Want to watch this on our YouTube Channel?  https://youtu.be/YGVudJwWKEA
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Brody is a new shop teacher and Alumni Adrian works at Tesla (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
Here we got mr. G that's me! we got Blomquist, we got we got Al here, Barbercheck, an OG co-host back in the day he's back... and we got Nick and we got 2 Guests…. we have Brody (https://www.instagram.com/mooseco_usa/) he's up an coming teacher…  still in the shop class college.   We want to hear about what he is studying to become a teacher and we want to find out how he heard about us…   then we got Adrian( https://www.instagram.com/adrianthedroneguy/) …  Adrian is a Tesla technician on his way to engineering probably go to Silicon Valley or Texas at some point or maybe Germany who knows he was a former student and he went to like shot out of a cannon left my class like a bat out of hell and went to NJIT for engineering and now is working at Tesla working his way up the ladder towards the Moon I don't know What do see this episode on YouTube?  https://youtu.be/lMmEOQGvM0s
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Results of the BS & Beer Sweet 16 Wall Assembly Competition (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
On tonight's Shop Class  Matt Blomquist in updating us on the results of the Sweet 16 Wall Assembly Competition for students, sponsored by BS & Beer KC and Fine Home Building magazine.  As well as the importance these events like this have in connecting our programs and our students to industry professionals and companies. What to see this our YouTube Channel?  https://youtu.be/MGF-nP3Pof8
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BS and Beer 2ND ANNUAL WALL-ASSEMBLY CONTEST preview (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
Tonight on the shop class podcast we spoke with Matt Blomquist about his Judgment of the second annual BS and beer wall assembly contest. It's a great way to compete by submitting your buildings and trades construction Ideas. Check out this video for the up-and-coming end of the contest live on April 6th.   https://www.wallassembly.com/ What to see this episode on YouTube?  https://youtu.be/bZCLE_XU1zE
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Shane Peterson WEST LYON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
This week Shane Peterson is stopping by to talk shop and show us around. Here's a little background info about West Lyon CSD for Wednesday night. We are a K-12 district in Northwest Iowa. We have around 1000 kids with around 300 in the high school.  Currently around half of those high school kids are enrolled in shop. In my schedule I offer cabinetry, construction trades, CAD, automotive, basic home maintenance, a freshman intro class (Intro to Industrial Trades) and an 8th grade exploratory class that allows all 8th graders to go through a quarter of shop. Our other shop teacher offers welding 1 and 2, manufacturing, fabrication and our other section of automotive. We added 4000 sq ft 3 years ago which included a paint booth and a car lift. Looking forward to it. Thanks!   -Shane Peterson   https://sites.google.com/wlwildcats.org/west-lyon-industrial-technolog/home
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NASA engineer Erika Alvarez on the Shop Class Podcast (Sat, 26 Feb 2022)
This week's guest is Erika Alvarez, she is the Acting Systems Engineering and Integration Director for the Advanced Exploration Systems Division at NASA Headquarters.  (YES NASA!!!)  She began her career at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2004 as a turbopump engineer for the Space Shuttle Main Engine. Throughout her NASA tenure, Alvarez has enjoyed working in various capacities:  hardware engineer and team lead; chief engineer for small technology projects; deputy lead systems engineer for the Space Launch System; and a deputy office manager for the Human Landing System program.  All these roles led to her current post as the SE&I lead for NASA’s Artemis missions to return humankind to the moon and pave the way for crewed missions to Mars. On a daily basis, Alvarez is chiefly responsible for ensuring programs such as the Human Landing System, Lunar Gateway, and Lunar Terrain Vehicle are openly and effectively communicating and working with the technical authorities and crew to successfully integrate near-term lunar surface and cis-lunar operational missions.  Alvarez holds an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering from Penn State University and spends her time outside of work focusing on her family, her husband Pete and highly inquisitive 7-year-old son, PJ. She also enjoys working on outreach activity programs to students nationwide in NASA hands-on experiments and planning for future STEM careers.  ...and get this, she became interested in all this from a before school STEM/Shop class.
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Barbercheck's Final Episode (Tue, 29 Dec 2020)
Mr. Barbercheck signing out! Peace. 
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Professional Development by the Shop Class Podcast? Schools Reopening in the Fall? (Fri, 31 Jul 2020)
This episode Mr. Barbercheck and Mr. G discuss improving the shop class podcast and making it better for the community. Professional development ideas classes for shop teachers by shop teachers. And the current situation headed into the fall in light of the Coronavirus.
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Off-the-Cuff July 8 2020 (Fri, 10 Jul 2020)
Get on our mailing list here: https://buildlearnteach.com/tech-ed-teachers/ Email us at: shopclasspodcast@shopclasspodcast.com
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Corona Virus Shifts in Education Regarding Shop Class (Fri, 26 Jun 2020)
 This clip is a throw back to May 13 when Coronavirus was really beginning to set in. In this clip shop teachers talk about possible shifts in education that may happen as a result, and how teaching the skilled trades may leverage those shifts for increased support.
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Celebrities Contract out Shop Students for Personal Paddle Board (Wed, 17 Jun 2020)
Shop teacher Chris Davis, from Sterling Heights, Michigan discusses how his shop students build paddleboards for celebrities.  Chirs has also been featured in Wood Magazine for this project. Take a listen to hear how he runs the project with students and the importance of bringing awareness to your shop programs. Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henryfordiiwoodworking/   Email us: shopclasspodcast@shopclasspodcast.com 
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Construction Class Online (Mon, 15 Jun 2020)
Connor Malloy joined the Shop Class Podcast video meeting to talk about his plans to address the Fall of 2020 student needs.  https://www.instagram.com/design.build.educate/  As some schools are proposing a hybrid of online/in-person, George Brown College is limiting in person instruction for the Fall of 2020.  Connor has reached out to the local business and alumni to ask how best to serve the new freshman coming onto the school.  Find more shop teacher stories at https://anchor.fm/schoolshop and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xy_IG50-T9Fipby4HetAQ. Email shopclasspodcast@shopclasspodcast.com
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Mr. Matt Blomquist Brushing Shoulders w/ IG Celebrities, Students Build House (Sun, 17 May 2020)
In our final season 2 episode, listen in as Ron and I talk to Matt Blomquist of Taylorsville, Illinois about building a 1500 square foot home with students, and taking that home to the next level using advaneced builing science techniques and connecting with some of the best known professionals in the industry. Sign up for our mailing list here: https://buildlearnteach.com/tech-ed-teachers/
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Justin Dietrich Part 2- Father, Coach, Teacher, Highly Reflective and Extremely Passionate (Sat, 16 May 2020)
Sign up for our mailing list here: https://buildlearnteach.com/tech-ed-teachers/ Parenting and Teaching. What point of failure do we teach to? High risk vs. low risk projects.  Justin Dietrich has been teaching for over 12 years under the content umbrella of Building Trades and has just recently switched over to teaching Woodworking. Justin is a co-host of the Obey the Grain podcast and is an extremely passionate wrestling coach, commited father, and an all-around, all-american, awesome dude.  Listen in to part one of Ron and I's conversation of this shop teacher journey as we share ideas, laughs, and stories for your entertainment and educational value. Justin Dietrich can be found on instagram under his personal handle: https://www.instagram.com/jdietrich76/ and his classroom handle https://www.instagram.com/railsplitterwoodshop/. Referenced topics: The Humane Society Project: https://www.lincolncourier.com/article/20100929/NEWS/309299947 Like what you hear? Prove it. Order this mug: https://teespring.com/shop-class-podcast-mug?pid=658&cid=102941 Support us through anchor or at paypal.me/shopclasspodcast. 
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Mr. Zavacki - Teacher-learner of Scrolling and CNC (Mon, 04 May 2020)
Tim, a long time friend of the podcast, shares his experience of teaching scroll saw work and learning the operations of his new CNC router.
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Corona Virus Teaching Options: Remote Learning Discussion - "Off the Cuff" (Wed, 11 Mar 2020)
Remotely teaching shop? Is that even a thing? Listen as we untangle that knot. Welcome to a revisit of our "off-the-cuff" segments. Referenced Instagrammers: @projectbuildstuff @techedfireman @zavacki_tech_ed @thebuilderschallenge Referenced Twitter: @TeachIngenuity Are we on Apple Podcasts yet? Let us know. Email us at: shopclasspodcast@gmail.com
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Changing Content Areas, Teacher Isolation, Burnout, Classroom Maintenance and More with Woods Teacher: Justin Dietrich (Sun, 26 Jan 2020)
Justin Dietrich has been teaching for over 12 years under the content umbrella of Building Trades and has just recently switched over to teaching Woodworking. Justin is a co-host of the Obey the Grain podcast and is an extremely passionate wrestling coach, commited father, and an all-around, all-american, awesome dude.  Listen in to part one of Ron and I's conversation of this shop teacher journey as we share ideas, laughs, and stories for your entertainment and educational value.  Justin Dietrich can be found on instagram under his personal handle: https://www.instagram.com/jdietrich76/ and his classroom handle https://www.instagram.com/railsplitterwoodshop/. Referenced topics:  The Humane Society Project: https://www.lincolncourier.com/article/20100929/NEWS/309299947 Instagram home of Todd Clippinger (AmercianCraftsmanWorkshop) https://www.instagram.com/americancraftsmanworkshop/ Cult of Pedagogy Podcast: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/pod/ Like what you hear? Prove it. Order this mug: https://teespring.com/shop-class-podcast-mug?pid=658&cid=102941
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Let's Build It! (Tue, 26 Nov 2019)
Listen to highlights from conversations that took place between Ron and I during the Let's Build It institute.
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Writing and Woods (Sat, 26 Oct 2019)
Connecting multiple classrooms across hundreds of miles.  An English teacher and shop teacher in Republic, MI work with a shop teacher from West New York, New Jersey and students to facilitate a communication challenge testing the students abilities to output clear technical directions, and to receive technical directions.  Despite any lack of clarity in the communication challenge, a level of clarity of success and failure showed in the final products. Take a listen and enjoy. Shoutouts:  Keven Wit. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwitwoodworks/ Shannon Miller. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.not.so.english.teacher/ Hosts: Matthew Barbercheck https://www.instagram.com/jack.of.all.learning/ Ron Grosinger https://www.instagram.com/mrgsworkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/shopclasspodcast/ Schedule a time to be on our podcast, or simply consult Ron and I about teaching the trades, talking shop, or sharing ideas. https://calendly.com/shopclasspodcast
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Cars for Careers - Let's Get Our Kids Some Wheels (Thu, 26 Sep 2019)
They say a teacher performing in the 85th percentile can generate $400,000* in economic benefits per 20 student class.  After our conversation with these two educators, I am convinced they have doubled, tripled, and quadrupled that number. These educators have gone above and beyond the call of duty.  The impact of these educators is monumental. A dose of inspiration awaits, do listen.   And if you would, support our podcast pursueing continuous improvement of the listening experience, and, the craft of teaching... craft.  https://anchor.fm/schoolshop/support Facebook page of the great Gary Bronson and his class: https://www.facebook.com/laureloaksdiesel/ *https://www.educationnext.org/the-enormous-economic-returns-to-a-good-teacher/
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Season 2 Release Date and Content (Fri, 05 Jul 2019)
Season 2 will be released at the start of the school year and will include episodes highlighting an awesome program helping to provide cars to students in need, shop program pen pals, highlights from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Let's Build It Institute, and much more. As always, please reach out with topic ideas: shopclasspodcast@gmail.com
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Announcement (Fri, 10 May 2019)
Season 2 coming soon. 
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Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 2019 Competition Announcement (Sun, 07 Apr 2019)
In this episode, Ron and I get the opportunity to sit down with Tae Kang who is working with an organization that is kicking butt in supporting shop teachers. One of those ways is by annually rewarding a total of one million dollars to a total of 18 shop teachers and shop programs around the country. You have the chance to apply: Open to all U.S. public high school trades teachers. Applications may be started April 17 and must be submitted by June 17. If someone has a technical question, please contact Tae Kang at (424) 363-1783 or prize@hftforschools.org . Visit hftforschoolsprize.org for more information and to apply! Twitter: HFTforSchools  Instagram: hftforschools Instagram: @shopclasspodcast @jack.of.all.learning @mrgsworkshop Twitter: @RonGrosinger @JackOfAllLearnn Facebook: Shop Class Podcast Connect with us on LInked in as well: Matthew Barbercheck and Ron Grosinger. Thanks! Enjoy. 
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Episode 33, Business vs Education (Sun, 31 Mar 2019)
In episode 33, we get a special chance to talk with Barbercheck's dad who now retired, still pursues work as a business coach. As you know that title gets thrown around, however I really did feel that his questions and approach were helpful to an educator like myself. Hope you enjoy too. If you want more information on Senior (Richard) Barbercheck, follow this link... https://strategicorientation.com
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Episode 32, From special education to shop specialist. Josh Klomp's story. (Wed, 27 Mar 2019)
In Episode 32, Barbercheck interviews fellow shop teacher Josh Klomp about his path to becoming a shop teacher. From special education to shop specialist. Josh Klomp's story. check out Josh's shop class Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schsshop/
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Episode 31, Barbercheck reflects on Mr.G Alumni (Thu, 07 Mar 2019)
In episode 31, Mr. Barbercheck reacts to an interview with my Alumni, Chris Ortiz, from episode 30.
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Episode 30, Alumni recalls teacher impact (Mon, 04 Mar 2019)
Mr. G's alumni and current friend, Chris Ortiz, reflects on what it was like to be in class with Mr.G Here is the link to the song that Chris and I listened to. Wood by Alice in Chains. https://youtu.be/Nco_kh8xJDs and here is a link to Chris's YouTube channel where he interviews me about a similar topic. https://youtu.be/Xf6CrWA9tmw
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Episode 29, CTE vs Industrial Arts (Mon, 25 Feb 2019)
In Episode 29, we discuss the known differences between CTE vs Industrial Arts. CTE can receive more funding and it might be a more focused vocational training program. Industrial Arts, might have less funding but can cover a much broader range of topics for projects. There are also differences in job training requirements. Feel free to contact us with any feedback.
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Episode 28, subjective versus objective, project-based learning. (Sun, 10 Feb 2019)
In episode 28, Mr. Barbaracheck and Mister G dissect the competitive and non-competitive projects available to students in shop class. Real-world world projects verse internal competitions. and everything in between. Some of the inspiration for this episode came from Esther Wojcicki. Check out her Ted Talk on project-based learning https://youtu.be/uQxsLPf1s0k
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Episode 27, TCNJ shop teacher college major Harrison D'Amico (Sun, 27 Jan 2019)
In episode 27, we interview Harrison D'Amico, a college senior that will become a shop teacher next year. We asked about his path, and preparation for the future. https://instagram.com/mr_damico?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=bnt2pu6w9nyw
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Episode 26, Shop Class Horror Movie! (Tue, 22 Jan 2019)
In Episode 26, we interview Hart Snider about his film "Shop Class". A horror film animation from an 8th grade point of view of a reluctant boy in Shop Class. Here is the link to the 8 minute movie: https://youtu.be/vrSDmJdDX1s
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Episode 25, Don't be a grease monkey! (Sat, 12 Jan 2019)
In Episode 25, Barbercheck and I discussed his article "The hierarchy of knowledge", which covers career path influence. And Bonus, we interview Tim Zavacki a shop teacher from Northwest New Jersey. Here are some links from the show: Barbercheck's article https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2019/01/12/the-hierarchy-of-knowledge/ The movie "shop class" by Hart Snider. https://youtu.be/vrSDmJdDX1s Mr.G's project preparation questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CFYMB0Za6yK-WI7cSnAxn2zVUoD-6CZoTyXR3mkD07o/edit?usp=drivesdk Tim Zavacki Instagram: https://instagram.com/zavacki_tech_ed?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=15k70ffa3ewgm
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Episode 24, AP shop class??? and Instagram Shop Teachers (Tue, 08 Jan 2019)
Have you wondered what to call your course? We talk a little about that and more about the stigma of shop knowledge.  Prompted by the observation of a future teacher, Ron and I discuss some of our favorite Instagram shop teachers giving them a shout out and a little love. We ponder ways to improve and accelerate some of the awesome collaboration taking place among ourselves.  We don't cover everybody of course but included below is a list of all the shop teachers I've found on Instagram. If we're missing anyone, let us know! Use this link and view the comments to get active links to all of the Instagram handles below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZFOSGArq-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link @mrgsworkshop  @jdietrich76  @desertwestwoodshop  @karennicolejordan  @mr.terpak @jijbenson  @gratuitoussshopteacher  @eclipsetherose  @tncl_weldfab_ltd_  @provohighschoolwelding  @lehman_te_and_stem  @shopclasspodcast  @encurtis  @raulamojukka  @ms.a_theshopteacher  @westholmes_bt  @techedfireman  @projectbuildstuff  @tyson_vo  @zavacki_tech_ed  @hh_tech_ed  @moodyteched  @schsshop @mzseares  @we_build_stuff  @spartanbuilders @jack.of.all.learning @doublej304 @robertallanwhelan @ums.it @mark.smith.educate @danielkkern @erniemarmalade @tim.the.shop.teacher @jakeofalltrades73 @mr.guckenbergsshop @lockridgedesigns @mrnorthteched @perk_valley_tech_edu @crexcreations @operation_shop_class @driftlessjoinery @ejkleindl
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Episode 23, Makerspace vs. Industrial Arts (Sun, 16 Dec 2018)
In Episode 23, Mr. Barbaracheck and Mr G, discuss the differences between a Makerspace and an industrial arts class.
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Episode 22, short versus long student relationships (Sun, 09 Dec 2018)
Episode 22, short versus long student relationships. Barbercheck and Mr. G talk about the dynamic relationships established between a student and a teacher. We start by discussing our different environments, get into staying in touch with students after they graduate, initiating those relationships with fresh faces, remaining authentic, setting boundaries, and managing emotions.
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Episode 21, Barbercheck wins an award from Harbor Freight (Mon, 19 Nov 2018)
Episode 21, A Win Win Barbercheck and Shopteachers This episode, Barber check talks about his recent second-place win in the Harbor Freight Grant challenge. An in-depth application process was beneficial to him and other shop teachers alike. Listen to find out his journey and a triumphant finish.
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Episode 20!!!, College vs Trade School (Sun, 04 Nov 2018)
In Episode 20!!!, we discuss guiding students on a College vs Trade School "track".
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Episode 19, Shop Safety (Tue, 30 Oct 2018)
In Episode 19, after a brief intro of Ron's current class project, we discuss the culture of safety in a high school or middle school workshop. Link to Mr. Barbercheck's safety checklists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGMnYM0_GTcwBDlqfGXLMPusG1xLBhlD?usp=sharing Virinia Tech Lab safety referenced by Mr. Barbercheck: https://www.alce.vt.edu/signature-programs/team-ag-ed/teacher-resources.html IG: @shopclasspodcast Facebook: Shop Class Podcast Twitter:shopclasspodcas Fail Safe wiki page as referenced by Ron G: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fail-safe Mr. G IG: @mrgsworkshop Mr. Barbercheck IG: @jack.of.all.learning Shoutouts: @doublej304 @jdietrich76, woodshop teacher from Illinois, who will be on The Green Woodworker podcast discussing involving our youth in making.
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Episode 18, Social media for teachers? (Tue, 16 Oct 2018)
Episode 18, social media for teachers. In this episode we dive into the different parts of social media and advantages available for teachers.
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Episode 17 bicycles in the classroom? (Thu, 11 Oct 2018)
In Episode 17, we cover use of bicycles as a learning tool in the shop teacher classroom.
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Episode 16 - "I hate math" (Sun, 30 Sep 2018)
Episode 16, Mr. Barbercheck and I discuss integrating Math into the STEM or industrial Arts curriculum.... Without the kids knowing it.
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Episode 15, Mr.G goes to Maker Faire (Mon, 24 Sep 2018)
Episode 15, Mr. G goes to Maker Faire. In this episode I discuss my excitement for Maker Faire and the maker movement.
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Episode 14, Project Management (Sun, 16 Sep 2018)
Episode 14, project management starts with you.
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Episode 13, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (Tue, 04 Sep 2018)
In Episode 13, we talked to Mr Barbercheck about his semi-finalists positions in the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Grant competition.
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Episode 12, Overwhelmed by start of new school year? (Thu, 30 Aug 2018)
Episode 12, Overwhelmed by the start of the new school year? Mr. Barbaracheck and I discuss starting the new year.
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Episode 11, Supplies Ordering Budget (Tue, 21 Aug 2018)
In Episode 11, we cover how each of us handle ordering supplies and managing budgets
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Episode 10, why and how to make a podcast (Tue, 24 Jul 2018)
Episode 10, why and how to make a podcast. In episode 10, Barbercheck and I discuss the ins and outs and simplicity of running a podcast.
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Episode 9, training and Industry advisory (Sun, 15 Jul 2018)
Episode 9, teacher training and Industry influence. In this episode, we talk about summer jobs, training classes and Industry influence. Special guest on this episode, is Manny Menna, ofFresh Innovations Co. Manny specializes in automation solutions for the package industry.
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Episode 8, literacy in the shop (Sun, 08 Jul 2018)
Episode 8, literacy in the shop class. In this episode Mister Barbercheck and I discuss how we handle writing and Publishing.
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episode 7: first-year shop teacher (Sun, 01 Jul 2018)
In episode 7, we talked with Kevin Witt, a first-year shop teacher. Mr. Barbercheck and I also discuss what it was like to survive our first years. This episode is valuable to anybody considering being a shop teacher or is in their current first year, or maybe to just reminisce about your first year teaching. Thanks for listening and you can also check us out on Instagram. @mrgsworkshop @theimposterteacher
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Episode 6: small engines (Sun, 24 Jun 2018)
In episode 6, Mr. G and Mr Barbercheck discuss running a small engines project in their classrooms.
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Shop Class Setup, Layout, and Maintenance (Mon, 18 Jun 2018)
Every wonder what thoughts go into setting up a school shop, maker-space, or STEAM lab? In this episode, Barbercheck and I discuss workshop setup and equipment maintenance. Shoutouts Harbor Freight Tools For Schools IG: https://www.instagram.com/hftforschools/?hl=en New Jersey Institute of Technology SAE Solar Car Team https://www.instagram.com/njitsolarcar/?hl=en Additional info to references during the show: Barbercheck's first tool wall assignments: https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2017/02/15/a-place-for-everything-and-for-everything-a-place/ A look at how Barbercheck runs the tool holder design unit: https://hawkshop.jimdo.com/2017/04/12/a-place-for-everything-and-for-everything-a-place-part-3/ KISS Drill Bit Storage System https://goo.gl/JsfQTi Paint marker set: https://goo.gl/bVbSHC
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Episode 4: professional development (Sun, 10 Jun 2018)
In episode 4, we discuss taking Adult Ed classes to improve our craftsmanship and teaching ability
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Year-end review with Mr G and Mr Barbercheck (Sun, 03 Jun 2018)
Year end review. What works, doesn't work, and what will we improve.
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Episode 2: Who is Mr.G and Mr Barberchek? (Mon, 28 May 2018)
In this episode we talk about our background and how we got to be shop teachers. plus some other stuff
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Episode 1 What is shop class? (Sun, 20 May 2018)
Episode 1 What is shop class? Welcome to "Shop Class" with Mr.G & Mr. Barbercheck
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Shop Class Podcast (Trailer) (Sat, 19 May 2018)

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