Sweep the Floor Podcast
1) Ep. 10: Matt Codina
Musician Matt Codina took up leatherworking as a simple way to pass the time with a bandmate. Then, it took over his life. On today's Sweep the Floor, we talk to Matt (Codina Leather) about his love f...Show More
2) Ep. 9: David Harto
"It's breakneck-ish enough." When David Harto inherited his grandfather's 1952 Cushman Eagle scooter, his first inclination was to learn how to restore it. Then, he decided to make it into a chopper....Show More
3) Ep. 8: Matt Wehling
When violin bow maker Matt Wehling offered to be a guest on Sweep the Floor, I couldn't resist. Violin bows look so simple - a long strip of wood, some horsehair, and something called a "frog" - yet t...Show More
4) Ep. 7: Jonathan Ward (ICON, TLC4x4)
After a long hiatus, Sweep the Floor is back with a guest who is particularly close to my heart, Jonathan Ward. Jonathan is an automotive fanatic, Land Cruiser guru, designer, maker, and a tireless le...Show More
5) Ep. 6: David Tracy
The next time you see a guy working on his Jeep in a Walmart parking lot, you may want to do a double-take. It could be David Tracy. David is a Senior Technical Editor for Jalopnik, but that title ba...Show More
6) Ep. 5: Trent Preszler
When his estranged father passed away, Trent Preszler's inheritance was his dad's lone, well-used tool chest. With those tools and no prior woodworking experience, Preszler decided he would build him...Show More
7) Ep. 4: Josh Martin
Josh Martin has been making stuff since he was a kid. It’s no wonder: His father, Terry Martin, was one of the most prolific surfboard shapers, ever. Today, Josh follows in his dad’s footsteps and han...Show More
8) Ep. 3: Richard Sachs
A "prolonged adventure." That's how Richard Sachs describes the pivotal moment when, as a teenager killing time before college, he flew to London seeking a temporary job with Witcomb Cycles, armed wit...Show More
9) Ep. 2: Jeff Pensiero of Baldface Lodge
In the winter, there are just two ways to get to Nelson, British Columbia's Baldface Lodge... via helicopter or a very long, bumpy snowmobile ride. Yet, every year, hundreds of snowboarders and skiers...Show More
10) Ep. 1: Linda Manzer
Linda Manzer is one of the greatest guitarmakers alive today. She pushes the boundaries of instrument-making and engineering with each of her creations and has a cult-like following among both collect...Show More