Best The Handmade Network Podcasts (2025)

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Weight A Minute: An Exploration of Yarn Weights and Whys | Ep. 11 16:03

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“Weight a Minute: An Exploration of Yarn Weights and Whys” demystifies yarn weight systems for crocheters, connecting industrial terms like tex, denier, and Nm to everyday labels like DK, Worsted, and Bulky. ReRe explains why yarn labels differ across countries, how to use WPI and swatching for smart yarn substitution, and shares a simple five-step…

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Acrylic Yarn: Superhero or Super Villain? | Ep. 10 15:45

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Episode 10 of Exploration Crochet asks: Acrylic yarn—superhero or super villain? ReRe traces acrylic’s origin from 1940s lab fiber (polyacrylonitrile/PAN) to 1950s brands like Orlon®, explaining how it’s spun, crimped, and dope-dyed for bright, colorfast, machine-washable results. You’ll learn where acrylic shines—afghans, granny-square throws, ami…

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The Ties That Bind: Fiber Arts, Folklore, and Magic | Ep. 9 15:01

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Step into the flickering candlelight of Exploration Crochet for “The Ties That Bind — Fiber Arts, Folklore, and Magic.” In this Halloween special, host ReRe unravels the myths and mysteries spun through history’s threads — from Celtic knots and Slavic storm-binding to the Greek Fates, the Norse Norns, and the Navajo Spider Woman. Discover how cultu…

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Hooks, Passports, Yarn Crawls | Ep. 8 11:46

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In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe takes listeners on a fiber-filled road trip through the world of Yarn Crawls — community-driven events where crafters visit multiple local yarn shops armed with hooks, passports, and plenty of enthusiasm. From the origins of the crawl tradition to the first official LYS tours in the late 2000s, we explor…

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Twisted Tales: Frogging Crochet Stereotypes | Ep. 7 11:47

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In Twisted Tales: Frogging Crochet Stereotypes, host ReRe unravels the myths that have long tangled around crochet and the people who practice it. From the outdated “grandma’s hobby” image to gender stereotypes, and undervaluing of handmade work - this episode challenges every threadbare assumption. Listeners will hear how crochet bridges generatio…

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Loops, Lace, and Funnel Cakes: Crochet Goes to the Fair | Ep.6 12:05

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Step right up friends, ReRe is taking you on a stroll through the exhibition halls where crochet has shined for more than 170 years. From the lace collars of the 1850s to the amigurumi dragons of today, fairs have showcased crochet’s blend of precision, creativity, and heart. Along the way, you’ll hear how 4-H and Girl Scouts kept the craft alive f…

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Crochet Through Time: The New Kid on the Block | Ep. 5 17:01

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At just over 200 years old crochet, the “new kid” of thread crafts, learned from its elders—especially the rustic bridge of Shepherd’s Knitting—and stepped into its own in the early 1800s. It leapt from tambour embroidery’s on-fabric chains to free-loop fabric you could build anywhere with just a hook and yarn. In famine-era Ireland, lacework becam…

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It's Hip to be Square: The Endearing Power of the Granny | Ep.4 14:00

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The Granny Square is more than just a crochet motif—it’s a cultural icon. In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe takes us on a journey through the history, evolution, and surprising staying power of the Granny Square. This humble motif has proven itself timeless-- reinvented across decades of fashion, home decor, and fiber art. From its early…

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The Codex of Hookspeak: Crochet's Secret Language | Ep. 3 16:51

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Welcome to The Codex of HOOKSPEAK: Crochet's Secret Language In this episode, ReRe opens the great folklore glossary of crochet—a living lexicon stitched together by humor, frustration, triumph, and mischief. We’ll travel from WIPs to TOADs, face the peril of yarn chicken, and meet the heroes and tricksters who embody these tales: Knights sworn to …

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Math You Can Snuggle: The Reality of Crochet | Ep. 2 12:19

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In this episode of Exploration Crochet, host ReRe takes listeners on a fun and surprising journey into the hidden world of math woven through every stitch of crochet. From the geometry of flat circles and ruffles, to Fibonacci spirals, symmetry, fractals, and even hyperbolic planes, discover how crochet patterns are living algorithms and wearable m…

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Why Crochet? Finding Joy, Creativity, and Community | Exploration Crochet Ep. 1 16:00

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Join ReRe in Episode 1 of Exploration Crochet as she asks “Why crochet?” and uncovers the joy, creativity, and community behind the craft. In this very first episode of Exploration Crochet, host ReRe shares her personal journey with crochet and explores the deeper question: Why crochet? From sparking creativity to building community, crochet is mor…

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Bull Sales and Duck Tales! 42:25

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Send us a text Rebranding, Bull Sales, and Ranching Insights In episode 10 of the newly rebranded 'Cows and Bulls' podcast, hosts Marina and Vanden discuss the origin of their podcast name and share experiences from recent bull sales, including purchasing a bull named Turtle from Turtle Creek Angus. They talk about the facilities and events at vari…

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Conversations with vets, spicy mare, and Marina interviews Vanden! 54:34

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Send us a text In Episode 9 of the 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, hosts Marina and Vanden discuss the ongoing activities and challenges at their ranch. They cover topics like the end of heifer calving, tagging, and vaccinations, as well as the use of horses for sorting cattle. They talk about a recent vet meeting focused on improvin…

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Loose screws, interviews, and living the dream! 47:32

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Send us a text Interviewing Marina: Ranch Life and Personal Anecdotes In this episode of the Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls podcast, Vanden and Marina try something new with Vanden interviewing Marina to help listeners get to know her better. They discuss ranch updates, including calf tagging and heifer calving, as well as the struggles and be…

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Good news and bad news. 30:45

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Send us a text A Week of Sales, Celebrations, and Challenges at Gaaskjolen Ranch In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, Vanden and Marina provide an insightful recap of the latest events at Gaaskjolen Ranch. They begin by celebrating Vanden’s father's 78th birthday with a low-key family dinner and the traditional task …

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How does a web dev become a CPU engineer? w/ Alex (aolo2) 57:10

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Welcome to the first episode of Unwind in podcast form! Web developer turned CPU engineer Alex (aolo2) joins us to discuss three amazing programs he made from scratch: a collaborative whiteboard, a chat application, and a processor trace viewer. For those listening via a podcast feed, welcome to Unwind. Unwind started as a live interview show on Tw…

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Baby Moo Cows!!!! 36:38

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Send us a text Getting Back on Track: Heifers, Sickness, and New Beginnings In this episode of the 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts return after a two-week hiatus caused by illness. They update listeners on their bustling life on the ranch, highlighting calving heifers, bull sale preparations, and navigating extreme winter w…

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Ep 79 : Blaine Halvorson Owner and Creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T-Shirts returns 56:07

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Years ago I sat down with one of the greatest artist ever in my eyes Mr Blaine Halvorson owner and creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T-Shirts. Today Blaine returns to talk all about his new Vodka, "Meili" that he and his best friend Jason Momoa created from scratch in Montana. We also dive deep into more Rock n Roll talk and our Love for Los Angeles…

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Big Balls In Cow Town! 36:43

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Send us a text Black Hills Stock Show Special: Cows, Trucks, and Ranch Adventures In this episode of 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts discuss their hectic week at the Black Hills Stock Show, detailing the process of selling heifers and steers, and overcoming equipment failures with the help of friends. They share their exper…

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Sort, Sort, and RESORT! (But not Maxine) 28:55

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Send us a text Sort, Sort, and Re Sort: Life on the Ranch In this episode of the 'Cows Are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, titled 'Sort, Sort, and Re Sort', the hosts delve into the hectic week they've had on the ranch, focusing on preparing to sell heifers and steers amidst challenging sorting conditions. They discuss their sorting methods, i…

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How we met, beginnings, endings, and our animal family. 55:23

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Send us a text How We Met: A Ranch Love Story In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bowls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts discuss their journey of meeting on Match.com and moving to a ranch in South Dakota. They share the story of their first interactions, their love for horses, and the various challenges they've faced as a blended family. Tales…

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Ep 2. Bulls, burgers, and bales 22:23

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Send us a text Thanks for listening! Ranch happenings, took talk, CES 2025, ask AI. Pellet stove similar to the one mentioned in the podcast: https://amzn.to/4aeH3SZBy Vanden

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Episode 1! 20:54

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Send us a text Vanden and Marina - Happenings on the Ranch Shop talk News! Tools of the Week! Ask AI- cowboy poem https://amzn.to/4fVcFyoBy Vanden

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Ep 78 : Dan Spitz former Lead Guitar Player for Anthrax now a full on Watchmaker 1:20:29

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From the ground floor of Thrash Metal playing Lead Guitar with Anthrax to a full on master watchmaker Dan Spitz is the definition of passion. Tune in and hear how he became a watchmaker on today's episode of The Grail. Thanks for tuning in my friends and dont forget to join my Patreon for over 160 bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray …

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#77 : Andrew Brodrick owner of Freenote Cloth. Denim made in Los Angeles 1:01:51

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Today on a brand new Let There Be Talk / The Grail my guest will be Andrew Brodrick owner of Freenote Cloth. Andrew and his brother Matt make all the Freenote clothing right in Los Angeles with the finest materials made at the highest level of craftsmanship. Denim, Leather Jackets and incredible flannels are just a few things these guys do. I love …

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#76 : Greg DeLuis of DeLuis Guitars 1:04:26

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Today I do a full deep dive into Custom Guitars with Luthier Greg DeLuis. Greg makes some of the most incredible hand made guitars in the tradition of master luthier Doug Irwin. If you have seen Jerry Garcia's guitars like Tiger, Wolf or Rosebud you know that these are not some off the shelf store bought guitars. The amount of detail and work put i…

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#75 : Kii Arens - Church Of Color / Artist, Director, Rock n Roller 1:06:06

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Today I sit down with Artist, Director, Kii Arens. This man got his start in the art world back in 1994 working for Michael Lang on Woodstock 94 and his whole world changed. You may of seen his videos he's directed for Glen Campbell, Ringo Starr and DEVO or some of his amazing Hollywood Bowl Rock Posters. Tune in and hear Kii's story and take the t…

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#74 : Tay Herrera, Master Motorcycle Engraver 45:39

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If you are a fan of West Coast Choppers then you definitely know my guest Tay Herrera's work. On a chance call to West Coast Choppers Tay landed a Dream Job engraving all kinds of parts for Jesse James. This mans story is incredible. Tay has been engraving motorcycle parts by hand for most of his life. He even engraving an entire motorcycle for Bra…

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#73 : Josiah Citrin - Culinary expert and veteran of Los Angeles's gourmet dining scene. 38:33

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Today on The Grail I sit down with Josiah Citrin and talk all things food including the pressures of being a 2 Star Michelin Chef. Josiah is one of the most incredible Chefs in the industry and also a very cool Human. Josiah is a two-star Michelin chef and owner of Santa Monica's highly-acclaimed Mélisse, Charcoal Venice,Charcoal Sunset and Dave's …

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#72 / The Grail with Rich Lasner VP of Development at Vox Guitars 1:39:22

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Today I sit down with Rich Lasner VP of Development at Vox Guitars. This mans history in the guitar world is incredible. From his early days at Ibanez working with Steve Via and Paul Gilbert to helping with the 5150 Combo at Peavey to Designing one of the biggest selling guitars ever at Yamaha. Rich has been on the ground floor for some of the grea…

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#71 : Blake Kuwahara - Eyewear Designer and CEO of Blake Kuwahara 1:02:48

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After a 6 month hiatus I return today with my guest the great Blake Kuwahara owner and designer of Blake Kuwahara Eyewear. This man has been in the Eyewear game for 40 years. He started out as an Optometrist then worked his way into the eyewear industry as creative director of Liz Claiborne becoming a designer for 7 different brands including Jorda…

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#70 : Josh Rosenberg of Dean Safe 1:06:11

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I've always wanted to talk to someone about Safes. Most people don't think about it until it's 2 late and their house has been robbed. Today I sit down with my friend Josh Rosenberg who works for Dean Safe and we dive way down the rabbit hole of everything you need to know about Safes. We also talk about Stand Up Comedy and great Movies. Thanks for…

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#69 : Walter Carter / Carter Vintage Guitars Nashville 57:18

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Today I sit down with a man that has been in the guitar game for most of his life Mr Walter Carter of Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville. Walter's knowledge of Vintage Guitars is incredible and his reputation in the guitar business is next level. Sit back and enjoy this mans story on today's episode of The Grail. Have a great week and don't forget…

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#68 : Chris Rogers Muralist / Live Painter 45:11

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Today I sit down with my new friend Artist, Chris Rogers the man who painted the incredible Brody Stevens mural in Reseda California or as the great Brody Stevens would say in the 818. Over a 10 day period last month Chris flew out from Austin Texas and painted a Beautiful Mural of Brody and today we find out how this all came together. Special sho…

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#67 : Graham Dugoni / CEO of Yondr Phone Bags 59:34

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Chances are if you are a fan of this podcast you have come across a Yondr bag at a Comedy Show or Concert. Yondr is a small locking bag that you put your phone in before you enter a concert or comedy show that can only be unlocked when you step into a phone free zone kind of like a smoking section. Graham Dugoni CEO of Yondr stops by to give us the…

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#66 : Jason Chinnock / CEO of Ducati North America 1:28:51

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I have been riding motorcycles most of my life. In fact out of the 5000 plus Stand Up Comedy sets I've done over 3500 of those I rode a motorcycle to get to the show. I have been in love with Ducati Motorcycles for years so to have my guest Jason Chinnock on the show was an absolute honor. Jason is a lot like me. He came up in the Rock n Roll world…

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#65 : Jorge Gracia / Architect / Developer of Lifestyle Properties 50:32

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Today my guest is Architect Jorge Gracia. Jorge is responsible for some of the best Architecture in the last 20 years down in Cabo San Lucas and Todos Santos. His homes have been featured in Dwell Magazine and he has a client list a mile long. Jorge has branched out into the U.S. and has projects going on everywhere including Downtown Disney. Hear …

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#64 : Caroline Artiss, CEO of Migos Dog 52:33

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Today I sit down with Caroline Artiss, CEO of Migos Dog which is some of the best dog food in the world. Caroline has an incredible story going from being a Chef for humans to helping prep and build a Fresh Dog Food brand from scratch out in Malibu Calif. Caroline had a restaurant in the Heathrow Airport that became a victim of Covid. She also had …

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#63: Troy Kudlac Real Estate Developer/ Andy Canada,General Contractor Joshua Tree 1:53:06

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Today on The Grail I talk with 2 guest. First up is Troy Kudlac owner of Kud Properties and Real Estate Developer in the Joshua Tree,Palm Desert and Palm Springs area. 2nd Guest is Andy Canada,General Contractor and owner of HOME AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. This man has been building some next level homes in the Joshua Tree area. I have always been …

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#62 : Brian The Bootmaker returns to The Grail 1:20:14

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Brian the Bootmaker celebrates his 11th anniversary of making some of the finest handmade boots I've ever seen right in downtown Los Angeles Brian returns to the show to talk about how things have changed over the last decade of him being in business. We also talk Trucks, Cars and Real Estate and Comedy. Thank you my friends for your continuous sup…

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Episode 059: And We're Back? 28:10

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Hello, hello, and welcome to our podcast! As a re-introduction, we are Kim and Kevin of Marketspace Vendor Events. We curate handmade artisan markets across New Jersey. We are passionate about small business and local, handmade art. We have been busy bees with our four kids - the newest addition was just recently born in August 2021! We both have f…

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#61 : Kevin Christy and I talk Watches & Wonders new watch drops 50:51

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Once a year the big guns in the watch industry drop new models and for watch nerds like Kevin Christy and I its like Christmas in March. Today we dive into the new watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor and More. We also talk about the lunacy of the flip game of the new Omega Speedmaster/Swatch Moonwatch. Tune in and enjoy some craziness. Don't …

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#60 : Gard Hollinger / Co-Owner and Designer of Arch Motorcycles 1:06:40

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Today my guest is Gard Hollinger Co-Owner of Arch Motorcycle Company. Gard and his partner Keanu Reeves started a Custom Motorcycle Company 10 years ago focusing on building some of the greatest 2 wheel machines ever made. I spent the day at Arch Motorcycles located right in Los Angeles and my mind was blown. Hand made V-Twin Motorcycles like you h…

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#59 : Jonathan Ward/Icon 4x4 1:37:15

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Today I sit down with the King of the 4x4 world Mr Jonathan Ward owner of Icon. Jonathan builds the most insane Trucks and Cars I have ever seen. Jonathan's first career was in the acting game. This man worked on Broadway then moved to California for TV and Film work. After years of success he realized he wasn't happy in the acting world and decide…

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#58 : Victor Manuel Delgado III and Jorge Alvarez owners of TACOS 1986 1:58:26

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Today on The Grail my guest are the owners of the greatest Taco Shops in Los Angeles, Victor Manuel Delgado III and Jorge Alvarez of TACOS 1986. Sit down and hear the passion of these 2 men and how they started their very successful Business. Both these guys grew up in Tijuana before moving to Los Angeles and going for their dream. I would say Taco…

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#57 : Vanessa Conlin / Master of Wine 54:33

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If you ever wanted to know how you become a Master of Wine then this episode is for you. Vanessa Conlin was a musician performing internationally and on Broadway before deciding to make a change in life. Vanessa packed up her life in NYC and moved to the Napa Valley and dove full on into the history of Wine becoming one of the worlds leading Wine E…

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State of the Network 2021 44:14

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Rudy Faile - community member, former podcast guest, navy veteran, and systems engineer - joins us to discuss the Handmade movement in 2021, including the Handmade Seattle conference, Handmade projects, and Handmade Network, and where we are planning to go with Handmade Network in 2022 and beyond. https://handmade-seattle.com/ https://happenlance.c…

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#56: Jerome Mage owner and designer of Jacques Marie Mage Eyewear 1:31:21

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Today on The Grail my guest is Jerome Mage owner and designer of the one of the best Eyewear Companies in the last 30 years Jacques Marie Mage. This mans passion is infectious and his frames are like works of art. The craftsmanship is so far beyond anything else I've ever seen. I have been wanting to have this man on for over a year and it finally …