Yours For The Making with Robin Johnson
By Robin Johnson
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Yours for the Making with Robin Johnson is the podcast that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of making. Hosted by Robin Johnson - founder of Johnson Bespoke and BBC presenter on shows such as The Travelling Auctioneers, The Restorers, Woodland Workshop this podcast dives into the stories of makers from all walks of life. From woodworkers, metal fabricators, and chefs to artists, designers, and hobbyists, each episode offers real conversations with the people behind the things we love.
Whether you're a hands-on creative, aspiring artisan, or simply curious about how things are made, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in process and passion, and a celebration of the maker movement in all its forms.
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How Lulu Jacobs Turned Pottery Into a Full Time Creative Career
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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How Helen Welch Built One of London’s Most Respected Furniture Schools
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May 27, 2026 |
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How Simon Thomas Pirie Built a Bespoke Furniture Business That Lasted 30 Years
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May 20, 2026 |
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Young Crafters Building Careers in Furniture Making and Textile Design
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May 13, 2026 |
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From Pandemic Pivot to Sculptural Wood Art: How Oliver Chalk Built a Self Taught Wood Turning Career
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May 06, 2026 |
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Started With No Plan & Built a Sustainable Timber Business from Scratch with Ben Goldsmith
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Branding, Psychology and AI in Design: How Global Brands Create Emotional Connection and Stand Out
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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How Paddy Piggott Built the Dragon Bar from Nothing and What Running a Bar Really Takes
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How Robin Johnson Built a Joinery Business After Failure and Rebuilt for Growth
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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100 Million Streams and Counting: Soul Singer Sam Wills on Music, Identity and Building a Career as an Independent Artist
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Green Oak Timber Framing: Building Structures That Last 300 Years with Frontier Oak
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The Dark Art of Upholstery: Building a Bespoke British Furniture Business from the Ground Up
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Designing Ash Furniture in Britain with Katie Walker and Charlie Dedman on Sustainable Chair Making and Manufacturing
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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From Woodturning to TEFAF New York: Ash and Plumb on Sculpture, Storytelling and Building a High End Craft Business
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Bespoke Kitchen Business Growth, CNC Cabinet Vision and Hand Painted Finishes with Brandon Collins
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How to Scale a Bespoke Joinery Business Without Losing Craft, Profit or Your Sanity
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Louisa Pacifico on Pricing Premium Craft, Saying No and Building a Sustainable Creative Business
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Studio Furthermore on Moon Rock Furniture, Recycled Aluminium and Designing the Future
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Steve Briggs on Church Conservation Stone Masonry and Building a Sustainable Heritage Business
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Robin Redmile-Gordon on Ichi-Coo Park, Craft Apprenticeships, AI and Building a Life Through Making
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Sam Kille on Furniture Making Discipline Design Identity and Building Heirloom Quality Work
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Laurent Peacock on Bespoke Furniture Design Craftsmanship and Finding a Creative Identity
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Ella Fielding on Chainsaw Carving, Creativity, Neurodiversity and the Power of Making
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Building Looking Glass Lodge: From Woodland Vision to Sustainable Retreat in Fairlight
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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The Precision, Patience and Art of Marquetry with Master Maker Audrey Fasquelle
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The Real Cost Of Making Things Right With Biesse Expert Mark Trapnell
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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How Stephen Clark Designs Furniture People Actually Want
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Battle To Build Premium British Smocks With Jacob Lockwood
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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How James Burtt Built a Podcast Empire from Scratch
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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The Woodsman’s Code: James Vann on Forestry, Craft, and Living from the Land
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Carving Your Own Path: Jarrad Belton on Furniture Making, Timber Ethics and Finding Purpose in Craft
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Riding the Line: George Marshall on BMX, Photography and Surviving the South Pole
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Forging Legacy: Dean Boyd on the Art, Science and Survival of British Knife Making
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Designing Gardens that Last: Joe Perkins on Sustainability, Chelsea Flower Show and the Future of Landscape Design
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The Art of Handmade Furniture with Andrea Felice
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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From VW Restorations to Bespoke Joinery with Russell Birt
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Guy Watts on Architectural Plants, Apprenticeships and Extreme Adventures
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Art of Gilding and Mirror Making with Shaun Phelan
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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From Plumbing to Pizza with Dan Caldieraro of Brewing Brothers
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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From Graffiti to Tattoos with Alexis Camburn of Two Snakes Tattoo
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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45 Years of Joinery Mastery with Richard Muddiman of Johnson Bespoke
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Traditional Joinery, Business Grit, and the Future of Craft with Damen Foord
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Helena Martin on Narrative-Led, Sustainable Interior Design
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Behind the Camera: Tim Cragg on Crafting Powerful Documentaries
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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How Brewing Brothers Went From Pubs to Pioneers
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Cam Whitnall on Saving Lions, Fighting Wildlife Crime & Building the UK’s Leading Big Cat Sanctuary
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Inside deBolex Motorcycles: Custom Builds, Metal Shaping & The Future of Bike Craftsmanship
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms & Build a Small-Scale Mushroom Business | Basil’s Fungi Farm
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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How Salvage Sister Is Making Power Tools Inclusive | Charis Williams on DIY, Metalwork & Creativity
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Building Bikes, Brands & Beautiful Machines – with Foundry Motor Co’s Tom Simpson
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Building a Solo Woodworking Business | Zac Matheou of Lycan Design
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Ed Lofts on Overcoming Trauma, Building Resilience & Why Slowing Down Could Save Your Life
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Designing Beachfront Icons & Bold Builds with RX Architects' Rob Pollard
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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From Sketch to Wrist: The Art of British Watchmaking with Matt Herd of Beaucroft
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May 28, 2025 |
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From Forest to Furniture: The Art and Craft of Sustainable Timber with English Woodlands
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May 21, 2025 |
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From Punk Stages to Studio Life: Kid Kapichi’s Ben Beetham on Music, Fame & Creative Freedom
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May 14, 2025 |
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Building a Luxury Footwear Startup Brand with Purpose: Sustainability, Craftsmanship & The Journey Of Starting Farrago with Matthew Bedford
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May 07, 2025 |
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From Surf Shops to Sold-Out Shows: Artist Andy Walker on Creativity, Confidence, and Getting Out of the Drawer
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May 01, 2025 |
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From Gut Health to Growth: Kombucha, Craft & Community with Leon Driver of Booyah Vitality
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Mr. Doodle: How Sam Cox Turned His Passion into a Global Art Brand
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Welcome To Yours For The Making with Robin Johnson
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Apr 23, 2025 |