The Concrete Podcast

By Brandon Gore

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Episodes: 165

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The Concrete Podcast is dedicated to making the Concrete World a better place. Join Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler as they discuss all things related to high-end decorative concrete; GFRC, ECC, UHPC, Concrete Countertops, Concrete Sinks, Sealer, Tools, Training, and more! New episodes released weekly.

Episode Date
Etching Designs into Concrete, Shop Chaos & a Box Full of Regret
Oct 29, 2026
What Your Concrete Business Is Really Worth: Sealers, Contracts, and Selling Value
Sep 24, 2026
Build It Strong: Formwork Lessons and Better Concrete with Gabriel Duckett
Jul 18, 2026
Concrete Countertops: The Truth About Crystalline Silica and Sealers
Jul 02, 2026
Spray-Up GFRC, Scaling Your Shop, and Smarter Sealing with Joe Bates
Jun 04, 2026
GFRC Spray Tips, Concrete Countertops, and Shop Secrets with Joe Bates
May 06, 2026
GFRC Fiber Ghosting Explained | Embracing the Material, Cleaner Casts, and Better SCC Results
Apr 24, 2026
What Every Concrete Maker Gets Wrong, And How to Fix It
Apr 03, 2026
GFRC Countertops and Decorative Concrete Tips Every Maker Should Know
Mar 05, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Concrete Countertop Materials
Feb 12, 2026
The Business of Concrete Countertops, How Makers Build Profitable, Sustainable Shops
Jan 28, 2026
Resealing Concrete Countertops, The Overlooked Skill That Protects Your Work and Your Reputation
Dec 22, 2025
Mounting a Concrete Mantle, Building a Better Casting Table, and Solving Curling for Good
Dec 03, 2025
Thanksgiving Wisdom for Stronger Concrete and Stronger Craft
Nov 21, 2025
DIY Concrete Countertops: The True Cost of Hardware Store Mixes
Nov 04, 2025
Mastering Surface Quality: How Fiber Loading and Mix Design Shape Every Concrete Project
Oct 23, 2025
How to Choose the Right Concrete Mix (and Make GFRC Look Like Concrete)
Oct 03, 2025
Repair That Lasts: How to Fix Concrete Countertops and Protect Your Craft
Sep 19, 2025
Strong, Light, and Lasting: The Truth About GFRC Countertops & Sinks
Aug 29, 2025
Concrete Countertop Gold: The 2025 Trends Every Maker Should Know
Jul 29, 2025
Integrity Over Income: Why Doing the Right Thing Pays Off
Jul 17, 2025
The Real Measure: Craft, Time, and What Truly Matters
Jun 27, 2025
Form. Flow. Function. How to Make a Concrete Ramp Sink That Works Beautifully
Jun 04, 2025
Crafting the Mold: Mastering the Art of Concrete Design
May 23, 2025
Pour With Purpose: Skills, Mindset, and the Confidence to Build Bold
May 07, 2025
Concrete, Cracks & Catch-Ups: What’s Happening in the Shop
Apr 23, 2025
What Makes a Concrete Life: Legacy, Balance, and Craft with Joren Smith
Apr 02, 2025
The Fibers That Bind Us: What Japan, GFRC, and Good Business Have in Common
Mar 26, 2025
Washed Away, Built Again: How Caleb Lawson Rebuilt from the Wreckage
Mar 19, 2025
Pricing Concrete Right: Profits, Costs & The Future of Silica-Free Mixes
Mar 12, 2025
Concrete Countertop Mistakes: What DIYers and Pros Keep Getting Wrong
Feb 26, 2025
Concrete Countertops: Fixing Mistakes, Making Profits, and Choosing the Right Mix
Feb 19, 2025
The Foundation of Good Design: Casting Tables, Mottling Magic & the Art of Building Things That Last
Feb 14, 2025
The Perfect Mix: Crafting Accuracy, Intuition, and Problem-Solving in Concrete Design
Jan 22, 2025
Concrete Foundations: Building a Tribe of Positivity and Purpose
Jan 16, 2025
The Price of Perception: Unlocking the Value Behind Your Work
Dec 24, 2024
Pricing for Profit: Guiding Your Concrete Business into 2025
Dec 17, 2024
Mastering Pigments, Troubleshooting Aggregates, and Embracing Wabi-Sabi in Concrete Design
Dec 10, 2024
Sealed for Success: Torches, Tools, and Supporting the Concrete Community
Dec 04, 2024
Grateful Craft: Solving Your Concrete Conundrums
Nov 26, 2024
Concrete Questions Answered: Mastering Materials, Mixes, and Methods
Nov 21, 2024
Mastering the Art of Concrete Molds: Insider Tips with Gabriel and Ashlea
Nov 06, 2024
Concrete Nightmares: Spooky Stories and Concrete Curls
Nov 01, 2024
Mastering Board Formed Concrete: Crafting Mixes & Building Solid Shop Casting Tables
Oct 24, 2024
Color Mysteries, Game-Changing Sealers, and Microcements
Oct 17, 2024
The Internets Most Underwhelming Concrete Table
Oct 08, 2024
Concrete, Craft, and a Little Copenhagen: Lessons from the Fundamentals Workshop
Oct 01, 2024
Master the Art: AR Glass Fibers, Sealing, and RammCrete Revealed
Sep 19, 2024
Concrete Truths: Tales of Triumph and Troubles
Sep 05, 2024
Mold Rubber Mastery and the Art of Concrete Stains
Aug 13, 2024
Mastering SCC GFRC: Craftsmanship and Fiber Secrets Unveiled
Aug 08, 2024
The Relentless Pursuit of Concrete Greatness with Justin Burd
Jul 30, 2024
Dodging Death and Hot Concrete
Jul 23, 2024
The Bear and the Concrete: Designing Success Through Failure
Jul 18, 2024
Concrete Under the Sun: Mastering Summer Casting and More
Jul 09, 2024
Bad Boys, Bad Instructions, and Brilliant Solutions
Jul 03, 2024
Concrete Insights: Expectations, Mix Mastery, and More
Jun 25, 2024
The Art Beyond the Pour + #WWBGD
Jun 19, 2024
Achieving Jet Black Concrete and Care & Maintenance Essentials
Jun 12, 2024
Rewriting the Future: Caleb Lawson on Sales, Marketing, and AI Magic
Jun 05, 2024
Mastering Your Worth: The Ultimate Guide to Concrete Pricing
May 22, 2024
Extreme Ownership and Concrete Wisdom: A Vision Quest
May 14, 2024
Concrete Reflections: Life, Risks, and the Existential Crisis of a Barista
May 07, 2024
Crafting Concrete: Colors, Fibers, and a Quest in Napa
Apr 23, 2024
DIY Concrete Countertops for Outdoor Kitchens and the Kodiak Pro Road Tour
Apr 17, 2024
Emerging from the Eclipse: Examining Hard Costs in the Decorative Concrete Industry
Apr 10, 2024
Concrete Crafters Unite: Exploring Humidity, Pigments, and RammCrete Innovation
Mar 26, 2024
Concrete Conversations: Coatings vs. Sealers, Rebar Placement, Polymers, and Industry Icons
Mar 21, 2024
Concrete Countertops Uncovered: How to Clean, Price, and Perfect Your Craft
Mar 13, 2024
What is a Concrete Countertop Mix: Crafting with Hardware Store Finds
Mar 06, 2024
Thriving Through Lulls: Navigating Business Growth in Quiet Times
Feb 28, 2024
Reinforcing Concrete Truths: Tackling PVA Risks and AR Fiber Shadows with Joe Bates
Feb 20, 2024
How to Navigate the World of Ceramic Coatings
Feb 15, 2024
How to Maximize Slow Time and Innovate in Craft Concrete
Feb 13, 2024
How To Master Slurry Techniques and Learn Advanced Mold Building + RammCrete
Feb 01, 2024
How To Maximize Time Value and Revitalize Concrete Countertops in Challenging Conditions
Jan 19, 2024
Concrete Trends Unveiled: Are Concrete Countertops Still in Style?
Jan 12, 2024
How-To Perfectly Mix GFRC in a Barrel Mixer for Craft Concrete
Dec 21, 2023
How-To Navigate Expectations: A Guide for Artisans and Clients
Dec 13, 2023
How to Perfect Concrete Templating: Expert Tips and Craft Concrete Cures
Dec 06, 2023
How to Master Concrete Sealing, and Calculating How Much Mix is Needed
Nov 29, 2023
How to Craft a Concrete Countertop: A Masterclass for Makers
Nov 15, 2023
How to Properly Mix Concrete: Mastering the Craft with BG and Jon
Nov 10, 2023
How To Make a Concrete Sink Slot-Drain & Build a Thriving Artisan Community
Nov 01, 2023
How to Supercharge Concrete Strength by 30% with a Single Step
Oct 21, 2023
Streamlining Life and Sink Faucets: Finding FLOW and Crafting Countertop Holes
Oct 11, 2023
Sirgo Rojas, SVR Concrete Designs - Bollards, Pricing, and Passion
Sep 27, 2023
BG + Jon - Concrete Mastery: Crafting Style
Sep 21, 2023
BG + Jon - Ghosting, Urethane Sealer Shifts, and GFRC Secrets
Sep 12, 2023
BG + Jon - Valuing Originality, Urethane Coatings, and Concrete Hoedowns in The Holler
Sep 01, 2023
BG + Jon - Bold Truths and Concrete Realities: Navigating Honesty and Craftsmanship
Aug 20, 2023
BG + Jon - Fostering Creativity: Unleashing Ingenuity Through Self-Imposed Constraints
Aug 14, 2023
BG + Jon - From BBQ Brisket to Marketing Mastery: Exploring Concrete Casting Materials
Aug 08, 2023
BG + Jon - Concrete Uncovered: Exploring the Truth about Polymer in Decorative Concrete
Aug 01, 2023
BG + Martin - Crafting Fire Features & Defensible Domiciles | Concrete Hero's Quest 2 Week Warning
Jul 26, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Stormy Skies and Concrete Tile: Unveiling Hypocrisy and Shark Encounters
Jul 05, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Frame of Reference: Exploring Materials, Originality, and Concrete Techniques
Jul 01, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - The Concrete Industry's Critical Conversation and Revolutionary Ramm-Crete
Jun 21, 2023
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - The Concrete Citadel: Unraveling Deception and Mastering Profitability
Jun 12, 2023
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Seizing Every Moment: Unveiling the True Cost of 'Free
May 26, 2023
Jon, Martin, Joe, & BG - Decorative Concrete Discussions with Industry Experts
May 01, 2023
BG + Martin Duckett - From Beards to Melamine - Exploring the World of Concrete
Apr 16, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Design, Meditation, and Concrete: Exploring the Building Blocks of Creativity
Mar 21, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Exploring Geopolymers, Rammed Earth, and Polymer Problems in Concrete
Mar 15, 2023
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - The Importance of Product Evolution and Innovative Monitoring
Feb 16, 2023
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Exploring the Shift to Type 1L Cement and the Value of Time
Feb 08, 2023
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Materials Matter in a Successful Concrete Business
Feb 02, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Exploring the Design, Function, and Future of Concrete Countertops and Sinks
Jan 27, 2023
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Health Matters: The Importance of Wellness in the Concrete Industry
Jan 18, 2023
Sami Jarvela, In the Mix - Kodiak Pro UHPC IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA!
Dec 15, 2022
BG + Dr. Concrete, Kodiak Pro + C.D.S. - Tea Time / Liquid Defoamers / Original Design
Dec 07, 2022
BG + Dr. Schuler, Kodiak Pro + C.D.S. - Decorative Concrete Training Innovators, Not Imitators
Dec 02, 2022
Joe Bates, SC Fabrication - Proper Preparation of Concrete is Paramount!
Nov 30, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Probes for Turkey Butts and Concrete Nuts
Nov 18, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Salesmen are the Death of Decorative Concrete + Steel Inlays
Oct 28, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - The Mystery of Concrete Sticking to Steel Tables + Concrete Hoedown Recap
Oct 19, 2022
Ashlea + Martin, Designer Concrete Supplies Ltd - Working with Architects and Designers
Sep 23, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Focus. On. The. Fundamentals.
Sep 15, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Siliconing Concrete Form Trick and Silicosis Free Concrete
Aug 30, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - PPE, Calculating Mix, Sealer Tricks, Inlays, and Large Format Tile!
Aug 19, 2022
Jake Brady, Jake Brady Concrete By Design - Harder, Thicker, Longer… Easier?
Aug 09, 2022
Buddy Rhodes, Buddy Rhodes Concrete - TANSTAAFL and Supporting your Buddies
Jul 31, 2022
Vince Cathcart, VC Studio Inc. - Sculptural Concrete and the Difference UHPC Makes
Jul 23, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Concrete Hoedown in the Holler, and Concrete Balls
Jul 13, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Originality, Pricing, Positioning Your Company to Survive Recession
Jun 30, 2022
Martin Haddock, Da Vinci Designer Concrete - RADmix is almost as hard as Blue Steel
Jun 15, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Important First Step for Sealing Concrete, Birds of a Feather
Jun 11, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Rage Against Mediocrity
Jun 04, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Pigments can Plasticize, & Don’t Overcook Your Concrete!
May 27, 2022
Brandon + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Butchering Horses to Put Into Concrete + Is Concrete Sustainable?
May 19, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Don’t Use HD AR Glass Fiber, Batch Precisely, and Concrete Pigments
May 13, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - FIBERS, FIBERS, FIBERS! If we don’t talk about it, you don’t want it!
May 04, 2022
Remigiusz Iwuć, Concrete Shop - No Shame in Being a 1 Man Shop, The Value of Experience
Apr 27, 2022
Eric Bujarski, Designed For Concrete - The Trivial Wars We Wage & Finding Success Early On
Apr 22, 2022
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Trinic UHPC Premix Cost Comparison, and Mystery Solved with Silver Maker Mix
Apr 06, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - A Million Shades of White, Concrete Sink Mold Making, & Russian Hackers
Apr 01, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Super-SIX-Admix™ Cost Comparison, & Don’t Starve Your Mix of Water!
Mar 24, 2022
Joe Bates, SC Fabrication - Get out of your own way, Pigment Loading, Proper Mixing
Mar 10, 2022
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Best Pozzolans for Scratch Mixes, $ave $250 on Next Pallet
Mar 03, 2022
BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Concrete Information Packed Episode, brought to you by Kodiak Pro!
Feb 17, 2022
Josh Lilly, AKA Decoy Jefferson - The Cult of Concrete + Finding Common Ground
Feb 09, 2022
Simon Tippel, Phoenix Concrete Works - TEC 10 Cost Comparison and Time is Money
Feb 03, 2022
Cody Sandoval, WhiteStone Concrete Design - Hard Concrete & Conversations
Jan 24, 2022
George King, Freestone Concrete Works - Concrete and Change are Hard
Jan 19, 2022
Joe Bates, SC Fabrication - High-Spray using Maker Mix + Real World ICT Expectations
Jan 12, 2022
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Release Agents that Cause Pinners & Ze Germanz Find Humor in our Failure
Jan 08, 2022
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Happy New Year, Online Tutorials
Jan 01, 2022
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Polymers = Cyanide, + Get In, We’re Going to the Moon!
Dec 22, 2021
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Applying ICT Prime with Roller, Importance of Density
Dec 16, 2021
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Answering questions from the UK about GFRC, ECC, & Density
Dec 09, 2021
Martin Haddock, Da Vinci Designer Concrete - GFRC and ECC in the UK, X-Rated Concrete Sinks
Dec 03, 2021
Justin Stevenson - Thanksgiving Episode, Feats of Strength, Concrete Cockroaches
Nov 21, 2021
Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - How to Properly Acid Etch Concrete, and being a 'Concrete Bastard'
Nov 17, 2021
Rob Wiard, Dymond Construction - Crafting Concrete in the Wilds of Alaska
Nov 13, 2021
Jon Schuler, CreativeCrete - A Better Concrete World Through Concrete Chemistry
Oct 28, 2021
Benjamin Cunin, Coulee Concrete Designs - Re-Sealing Concrete, EAP PTSD, Regulate
Oct 22, 2021
Jason Robertson, Artifact Mfg. - Academia to Concrete Artistry
Oct 17, 2021
Brandon Gore, Hard Goods - Concrete Erosion Sink, Concrete Cartel, and Doing Your Best
Oct 07, 2021
Dusty Baker, Stone-Crete Artistry - Complex Mold Making, Pricing, and Advice for Starting
Sep 29, 2021
Brandon Browning, Modern Edge Concrete - RADmix and Tribalism in Concrete
Sep 22, 2021
Edgar Martinez, Edgy Studios - Tools for a Small Concrete Shop - Fighting Burnout
Sep 09, 2021
Jess Warren, Quest-Crete - Value of Education - True Cost of Pre-Blended Mix
Sep 04, 2021
Joe Bates, SC Fab - Correct Ingredients, Installation, and being a Concrete Diva
Aug 27, 2021
Tommy Hearn, Elemant Concrete Design - UHPC Maker Mix
Aug 20, 2021
Michael Karmody, Karmody Worldwide - Cast In Place > Precast
Mar 14, 2019