Best Alexander Carver Podcasts (2025)

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Mountain Feral Craft with Callan Burton-Shore 54:41

1M ago54:41

54:41

In this episode, I chat with Callan Burton-Shore @mountainferalcraft, an ancestral skills teacher living near Asheville, North Carolina. Callan was first introduced to carving and other craft skills at school, and they have since become a big part of her life. She lives closely connected to the land and teaches others the art of tanning hides, carv…

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From Log to Spoon with Alex Finberg 1:19:47

3M ago1:19:47

1:19:47

In this episode, I talk to Alex Finberg @lex.finberg (https://www.instagram.com/alex.finberg/), a passionate, creative, and prolific maker from Devon, UK. Alex’s work involves introducing various crafts and activities into people’s lives. Through this, people can find community and meaning, which can have a profoundly positive impact. Since carving…

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Talking to tool maker Adam Ashworth 1:19:24

4M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

In this episode, I talk with Adam Ashworth @adamashworth97, a tool maker from the UK. Adam first discovered greenwood carving and later connected with established toolmakers Nic Westermann and James Wood. Inspired by their work, he pursued his passion and now runs his own workshop, crafting beautiful, handmade carving tools for people around the wo…

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Crafted with passion by Nadav Ben Shlomo 1:11:47

5M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

In this episode, I talk with Nadav Ben Shlomo @nbs_artnwood, an artist originally from Israel who now lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic. Nadav creates beautiful and playful pieces from locally sourced wood. He shares his passion not only through his work but also via Instagram, YouTube, and Patreon. We discussed his creative process, worksp…

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Carving in Cornwall with Felix Lane 1:06:24

5M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

In this episode, I talk to Felix Lane @felix_the_wood, a young and talented greenwood carver from Cornwall, UK. Felix carved his first spoon at the age of 11 and has been honing his craft ever since. His enthusiasm is unmistakable, and it’s great to see a young man find something that gives him not only joy but also a drive and direction in his lif…

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@The Meadow with Dr. Gary Stager 1:00:20

12M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In our final episode, Joseph is thrilled to sit down with Dr. Gary Stager, one of the world's leading experts and advocates for computer programming, robotics and learning-by-doing in classroom. They have a wide-ranging conversation about what is working and what is not working in classrooms, the nature of EdTech and even a little bit about artific…

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Live! @The Meadow with Alex Honnold 1:08:54

1y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

This week The Meadows School hosted a very special guest: Alex Honnold, world-renowned professional rock-climber, showcased in the movie Free Solo documenting his record-breaking free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Please enjoy this special live episode of @The Meadow where Joseph and Dr. Jay Berckley, Head of School, engage i…

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@The Meadow with Glenn Whitman 54:05

1y ago54:05

54:05

On this episode Joe sits down with "Friend of the Show" Glenn Whitman. Glenn is the Director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning in Potomac, Maryland and the author of "Neuroteach". Joe and Glenn talk about The Meadows partnership with the CTTL, Mind Brain Education and the future of learning!…

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Wellbeing in Woodworking with Samuel Alexander 1:03:34

1y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

In this episode, I speak with @SamuelAlexandershapes. Samuel talks about how he initially came to carving through seeking help dealing with depression. Something clicked, and it has since become a strong positive influence in his life. He spent many years learning and eventually teaching at the @LondonGreenwood. He is creating beautiful objects wit…

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@The Meadow with Dr. Beth Schueler 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

This week we welcome Dr Beth Schueler, an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. We have a wide ranging discussion about debate, learning outcomes and our shared time at Whitman College.

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Spoons, Snails, and Community with Oren Hetzroni 1:12:29

1+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

In this episode, I talk with Oren Hetzroni (@hetzronio), a product designer and Spoon carver from Israel. After studying design, Oren initially started woodturning before he discovered the work of Robinwood (@robinwoodcraft). This led him into the world of Greenwood, where he continues to this day. Oren carves amazing spoons and also teaches the cr…

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@The Meadow with Stefan Bauschard 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

This week we welcome AI thought leader and debate coach, Stefan Bauschard. Stefan and Joe talk about the impact that the emergence of AI will have in schools and how debate is more important than ever!

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Songs and Spoons with Tamsin Quin 1:02:18

1+ y ago1:02:18

1:02:18

In this episode, I talked to Tamsin Quin (@quinwoodcraft) a talented musician and self taught spoon carver from the UK. Tamsin spoke of instantly being hooked and resonating deeply with carving and working with wood. Tamsin spent many years carving instinctually as a hobby, after eventually attending a Spoonsfest where she connected with other pass…

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@The Meadow with Priten Shah 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

In Season 3's premiere episode, Joe reunites with Priten Shah, author of AI and the Future of Education, to discuss the last year in development around artificial intelligence and the classroom.

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Spoon chat with Nick Murphy 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this episode I talk with Nick Murphy ( @murphys_spoon ) an educator, musician and spoon carver from the UK. We spoke about how Nick discovered spoon carving, why he continues it to this day and is happy to pass on his passion and knowledge through this work teaching children with @theoutdoorsgroup . If you enjoy the podcast and want to support i…

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Illustrator and spoon carver Lee John Phillips 1:18:42

2y ago1:18:42

1:18:42

In this episode, I talked to Lee John Phillips (@leejohnhillips), an award-winning illustrator and talented spoon carver. We talk about how Lee started, why he decided not to sell his spoons, AI, spoon and chip carving design and more. I have always admired his unique work and amazing chip carving. It was a pleasure to get to talk to him today and …

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Tallking Spoons with Tad Kepley 1:26:38

2y ago1:26:38

1:26:38

In this episode, I talk to @tad_william_kepley, a passionate spoon carver from Lexington, North Carolina. Ted started carving spoons after his retirement from law-enforcement in 2015 and was hooked from the start. It has since then become a prominent and enjoyable part of his life. Early on he discovered the joy of attending markets where he sells …

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Wood craft entrepreneurship with Rebecca Luerssen 1:04:21

2+ y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In this episode I talk to Rebecca Luerssen (@rebecca_luerssen). Rebecca lives in Hixson , Tennessee and started carving spoons in 2017. From the start Rebecca felt like carving and creating was something she was meant to do, it was always there, just waiting to be discovered. After deciding she wanted to create income from her passion she got busy …

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@The Meadow with Claude Grubair 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

45:12

In a year of transitions at The Meadows School, the steady hand of an experienced leader has set the tone. Claude Grubair, Interim Head of School and former Director of Advancement and Athletics joins us to talk about his student-centered approach to decision-making, his culture-building experiences in Development and Athletics, and what to expect …

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It all started with a spoon with John Wager 1:50:49

2+ y ago1:50:49

1:50:49

In this episode I talk to John Wager (@johnswoodenware), an Anishinaabe craftsman from Buckhorn Ontario, Canada. We talked about how John got started with carving and how to it has connected him to his ancestral lineage. Through the craft he has meet friends and mentors such as Caleb @Canadian.bushcraft that are also involved in Bushcraft and tradi…

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Down the rabbit hole with Georg Schulte 1:10:14

2+ y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

This episode is with Georg Schulte (@schorsch555), a goldsmith, jeweler and spoon carver from Münster, Germany. We spoke about Georg’s work as a Jeweler and teaching the unique method of Mokume Gane, an old Japanese method for binding precious metals, which literally translates to wood grain metal. We also talk about how he fell into the rabbit hol…

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@The Meadow with Naomi Palacios-Nelson 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

34:06

This week, Joe sat down with the incredible Naomi Palacios-Nelson, the Director of Admissions at The Meadows School. Naomi is a dynamic leader and she shares her vision of the Admissions process and how we can best serve our families!

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@The Meadow with Dr. Kristin Withey 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

38:22

In this episode, Joe sits down with Meadows alum and newly appointed Director of Student Support Services, Dr. Kristin Withey. The two discuss Dr. Withey's background, her little-known theater chops, and the challenges that she sees students facing as we move forward.

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@The Meadow with Dr. Michele Borba 35:32

3y ago35:32

35:32

For the premier episode of Season 2, Joe sits down with Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers. Dr. Borba shares her research and best practices for raising- and educating - children to thrive.

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Episode 3 - "A LAUGH A SECOND" 33:36

3y ago33:36

33:36

In episode three, host Alexander Carver helps Top Gun: Maverick star Tom Cruise recover from a fit of laughter, couch jumping, and throw pillow flinging. A new segment, "Celebrity Look-Alike Stalking" is introduced, and Elise Carver serenades Tom Cruise with a brilliant rendition of "Take My Breath Away."…

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Von Hand with Raleigh and Oliver Klotzek 1:20:52

3y ago1:20:52

1:20:52

On episode 17 my guests are Raleigh (@morganraleigh.c) and Oliver Klotzek (@oliverklotzek), two full-time makers that have a wide variety of experience working with Greenwood and other natural materials. They have spent the last years traveling, teaching and sharing their passion for the craft (@wildcraftedworkshop & @wildcraftedhome). We talk abou…

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@The Meadow with Owen King 49:06

3y ago49:06

49:06

In the season's final episode, Joe sits down with novelist Owen King and Head of School Jeremy Gregerson to discuss the process of creating in the 21st century.

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Carving and kolrossing with Liesl Chatman 1:35:35

3+ y ago1:35:35

1:35:35

On episode 16 my guest is Liesl Chatman (@rivichicawarroir). Liesl lives in Minneapolis and teaches spoon carving and kolrossing at North House Folk School. It I was really fun to get to know Liesl and find out why she is so enthusiastic about this craft and sharing it with others. With 10 years of experience and learning from talented craftspeople…

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@The Meadow with Dr. Anindya Kundu 52:47

3+ y ago52:47

52:47

Dr. Anindya Kundu is a thought leader in the student agency space and an important voice around discussions of grit and success in schools. In this episode, he and Joe sit down to discuss the challenges facing students today.

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Slöjd in Sweden with John Beya 1:24:39

3+ y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

On episode 15 my guest is John Beya @johns_slojd. John was born and grew up in Sweden where Sloyd was part of life. He lives there today with his family. John carves beautiful spoons and kuksa among other things and he often decorates them with amazing kolorossing and chip carving. We talk about his carving process, why he likes to keep things simp…

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@The Meadow with Dr. Trish George 40:18

3+ y ago40:18

40:18

Dr. Trish George is a proud alumna of The Meadows School and a sought-after speaker on subjects surrounding happiness, mental resilience, and competition. She will be joining The Meadows School community on March 15th to discuss these topics and more but this week she joins us to share her journey and some thoughts about navigating the pandemic.…

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@The Meadow with James Toth 57:55

3+ y ago57:55

57:55

James Toth is a musician, producer, writer and iconoclast. On this episode, Joe sits down with James to discuss a life in music, the creative life and the compromises one must be prepared to make to live it.

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Episode 2 - "HORDES NOT WHORES" 37:42

3+ y ago37:42

37:42

In episode two, talk show host Carver pins Keanu Reeves down on the love of his life, causes a British bird-caller to storm off the set, and responds to criticism tweets and emails from his "fans." Elise Carver attempts to save the planet with a song.By Alexander Carver

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@The Meadow with Jeremy Gregersen 47:23

3+ y ago47:23

47:23

In this episode, we sit down with the Head of Schools at The Meadows School, Jeremy Gregersen. Jeremy talks about his journey at The Meadows, the pursuit of excellence, a stellar Fall semester, and what the future holds for the school.

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Episode 1 - "THE GAZELLE GOT BUMPED" 45:57

3+ y ago45:57

45:57

An irritable and irascible fledgling talk show host launches his premier episode with guests ranging from zoo animals to Bernie Sanders -- and in his quest to be the next David Letterman, more likely resembles the next Jerry Springer.By Alexander Carver

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Stones and Wood with Jan Leuschner 1:21:39

3+ y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

On episode 14 my guest is Jan Leuschner (@Jan_Leuschner). We talked about his experience working with various materials at school and his time learning and working as a stone mason. Jan now carves beautiful spoons, bowls and kuksas in his free time. We talk about the technical details of spoon carving as well as what draws him to the craft and work…

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@The Meadow with Tim Alderete & Malcolm Gordon 34:19

3+ y ago34:19

34:19

On this episode of @The Meadow, I sit down with Tim Alderete and Malcolm Gordon, two members of The Meadows School faculty and the leaders of its nationally recognized debate program. We talk about shared history, debate across the curriculum, and why debaters are uniquely positioned to save the world!…

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@The Meadow with Dawn Trujillo 31:11

3+ y ago31:11

31:11

Dawn Trujillo is the head of The Meadows School's Upper School Robotics program and a force of nature in students' lives. In this episode of @The Meadow, she and Joe have a lively discussion about the importance of engineering in students' lives, the value of collaborative learning, and the future of her program at the premiere independent school i…

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@The Meadow with Ryan Walsh 48:24

3+ y ago48:24

48:24

In this episode, Joe speaks with Ryan Walsh, author and the creative force behind the music of Hallelujah the Hills. The two discuss the challenge of a lifetime in creativity, the importance of adult support in aspiring artists, and the joy of seeing it all come together.

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Scoops and Spoons with Aaron Garrett 38:27

3+ y ago38:27

38:27

On episode 13 I talk to Aaron Garrett (@aaron.garrett.uk). Aaron grew up in Uk with an interest in bush craft and when he saw a Spoon Carving demonstration on YouTube he knew it was something he wanted to try. Since carving his first spoon at the end of 2018 he has taught himself how to carve beautiful scoops and spoons which he sometimes sells thr…

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@The Meadow with Jason Kern 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

35:13

In this episode, Joe sits down with Jason Kern, Assistant Head of School for Innovation and Learning at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, TX. The two discuss student agency, authentic learning, and opportunities for growth in independent school education.

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@The Meadow with Michael Orman 36:05

3+ y ago36:05

36:05

In this episode, Joe spends some time with Michael Orman, the Director of the Arts at The Meadows School. The two discuss the intersection of art and innovation, how to inspire young people to become creators and what the future of the arts at The Meadows School holds.

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@The Meadow with Sarah Hanawald 43:08

3+ y ago43:08

43:08

In our inaugural episode, Joe Carver sits down with Sarah Hanawald, Assistant Head of School for Professional Development and New Programs at One Schoolhouse.

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What is the Meadow? 2:07

3+ y ago2:07

2:07

Host Joe Carver tells us what the Meadow podcast is all about.

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Spoon Carving in Aotearoa with Ricky Dey 56:29

3+ y ago56:29

56:29

On episode 12 my guest is Ricky Dey @t_u_t_t_o___ . Ricky is a fellow kiwi and lives in the Wairarapa on the North Island of New Zealand. Ricky started caving as a way to cope with the grief after losing loved ones. It seems that for many of us it is not just about the spoons but the process of carving and creating. It can offer us comfort, meaning…

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In our nature with Andreea Grad 1:00:05

4y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

On episode 11 my guest is Andreea Grad (@andreeagrad). She is living in Oregon, USA and only started carving spoons in January of 2021. Since then it has become a big part of her life. We talk doubt how and why she got started, how it has affected her day to day life and why she enjoys the craft so much. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.roo…

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Young Talent Lynge Børding 47:29

4y ago47:29

47:29

On episode 10 my guest is Lynge Randen Børding @lynge_carvings. Lynge is from Denmark and started carving spoons after getting a hook knife for Christmas when he was 16. A couple of years later, he is still carving beautiful spoons and sharing some of his work on instagram. During our conversations I could relate a lot to Lynge talking about experi…

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Rise Up and Carve with Chuck Trella 1:33:24

4y ago1:33:24

1:33:24

On episode 9 my guest is Chuck Trella @chuck.trella_woodsmyths Chuck is the founder of the online carving meet up, Rise up and carve. This is a daily virtual Spoon carving gathering that started in February 2019. In our conversation Chuck talks about how and why he initially got started carving Spoons and how taking part in @emmet_van_driesche’s Vi…

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The Gortba way with Daniel Berhe 1:13:08

4y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

On episode 8 my guest is Daniel Berhe (@gortba.slojd). He is from Sweden and recently moved to Portugal with his family, where he is working and living closely with the land. Daniel carved his first spoon a few years ago and after a real aha moment he knew this was something he wanted to continue. Since then he has made many beautiful bowls and spo…

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From Germany to Japan with Rabea Gebler 58:40

4y ago58:40

58:40

On episode 7 my guest is Rabea Gebler (@rabea.gebler) originally from Germany where she studied product design, she recently moved to Japan. After carving her first spoon she felt the strong pull to not only design things, but to actually make them with her own hands. She has since worked with different materials and makes beautiful bowls, vases an…

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