Best Letterpress Podcasts (2025)

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Shoes, Signals & Sanity-Saving Tips for Your Big Day 41:35

7d ago41:35

41:35

In this episode of Cut the Cake, we explore the latest trends, helpful tools, and practical tips we’re seeing (and loving) in the wedding planning space right now. We reflect on one of the most important but often overlooked parts of the planning journey: the engagement period. Taking time to soak in that just-engaged bubble before announcing it to…

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The Wedding Gap Year: Why 2025 Is Quiet & 2026 Is Full of Flair 37:18

26d ago37:18

37:18

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we unpack an unusual trend making waves across Victoria’s wedding industry—a noticeable lull in bookings for late 2025. After observing this shift firsthand, we explore the potential causes, from post-COVID engagement timelines to the ongoing effects of the economic climate, including rising costs and interest rates…

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The Season That Changed Everything: Trends, Truths & Transformations 48:15

28d ago48:15

48:15

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we return after a whirlwind wedding season to share behind-the-scenes stories, reflections, and new developments from our businesses—Mellyrain Creative and Event Wanderer Co. After a short pause in episodes during peak wedding season, we’re back with fresh updates and an all-new structure designed to deliver even mo…

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The New Didgeridoo w/ Andy Graham (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery" S1) 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

On this edition of “The Secrets of Mastery,” a production of Craftsmanship Magazine, we talk with musical inventor Andy Graham, whose long-term fascination with a centuries-old Australian aboriginal wind instrument, the didgeridoo, has yielded several off-the-wall new musical creations. The Electric Stringed Didgeridoo, the Didge-ly Bow, the Fiddle…

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Taking Bamboo to New Heights w/Jonas Hauptman (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," S1) 12:34

1M ago12:34

12:34

On this edition of “The Secrets of Mastery,” a production of Craftsmanship Magazine, we’re talking about taking bamboo to new heights. Jonas Hauptman, an industrial design professor at Virginia Tech, has been experimenting with ways to use bamboo, a giant grass, to build multi-story housing. Hauptman says bamboo could be key to housing the world’s …

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'Tear Out Your Lawn,' w/Entomologist Doug Tallamy (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," S1) 16:10

1M ago16:10

16:10

On this edition of “The Secrets of Mastery,” a production of Craftsmanship Magazine: why is entomologist Doug Tallamy on a national crusade to get private landowners to tear their lawns? As a wildlife ecology professor at the University of Delaware, Dr. Tallamy sees the world from a bug’s point of view. He’s also a co-founder of an organization cal…

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Humility, Hustle, and Building a Craft Business, w/ Rebecca van Bergen (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," S1) 14:31

2M ago14:31

14:31

It’s one thing to make, it’s another thing to sell. On this edition of “The Secrets of Mastery,” a production of Craftsmanship Magazine, we talk with Rebecca van Bergen, founder and executive director of NEST, about what craftspeople need to have thriving businesses. NEST helps craft businesses around the world grow by providing training, resources…

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How Glass Artist Annie Morhauser Adapted—and Built "Annieglass" (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," S1) 14:54

2M ago14:54

14:54

On this edition of "The Secrets of Mastery," we’ll hear one woman’s journey from starving artist to owner of a successful, large-scale glassware company. Annie Morhauser, founder of Annieglass, started her business 40 years ago with little more than debt and determination. Today, her glassware can be found on fine dining tables across the country—a…

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Why Letterpress Endures w/ Arion Press' Blake Riley (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," S1) 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

This week on "The Secrets of Mastery" produced by Craftsmanship Magazine, we’re talking about letterpress printing. For centuries, newspaper and book publishers used this analog method of printing, involving heavy machinery, ink, paper, and thousands of tiny metal typecasts, to reproduce their words for the masses. Though it’s largely been replaced…

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Climate-Resilient Gardening, with Cricket Riley (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery" S1) 18:10

2M ago18:10

18:10

On this episode of "The Secrets of Mastery," from Craftsmanship Magazine, we walk into the world of drought-resistant gardening at the Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery in Walnut Creek, California. Cricket Riley, former design services director for the garden, gives us a tour of the 3-acre oasis of succulents, cacti, and herbaceous plants that need …

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Short & Sharp Series | What is Letterpress Stationery and Why Is It So Good 8:39

3M ago8:39

8:39

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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Short & Sharp Series | How Not to Blow Your Wedding Budget 9:07

3M ago9:07

9:07

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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Lessons from Italian Gelato Maker Andrea Soban (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery" S1) 5:25

3M ago5:25

5:25

On this edition of “The Secrets of Mastery,” a production of Craftsmanship Magazine, we hear from Italian gelato-maker, Andrea Soban, based in the northern city of Valenza, Italy. Soban is a third-generation gelato maker, who continues to win prizes at international competitions for the quality of his coveted dessert. In 2019, Soban published a boo…

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Short & Sharp Series | Planner, Stylist & Coordinator: What's the Difference and Do You Need All 3? 7:02

4M ago7:02

7:02

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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Short & Sharp Series | Will You Regret Hiring a Wedding Videographer 6:26

4M ago6:26

6:26

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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The Curious Art—and Origins—of Horsehair Hitching (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," Season 1) 20:42

4M ago20:42

20:42

On this episode of "The Secrets of Mastery," we learn about an unusual folk art of the American West called horsehair hitching. Horsehair hitching involves the knotting of horsehair into complex patterns to make belts, necklaces, decorative walking sticks, and—of course—accessories for horses. Shoni Maulding, who has been practicing the craft for m…

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Short & Sharp Series | Maximising Your Wedding Invite Budget 4:48

4M ago4:48

4:48

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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Short & Sharp Series | Changing Your Surname After Your Wedding 4:28

4M ago4:28

4:28

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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Short & Sharp Series | You’re Not the Hosts. You’re the Guests of Honour! 7:18

4M ago7:18

7:18

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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Short & Sharp Series | Wedding Day Timeline Suggestions 13:22

5M ago13:22

13:22

Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…

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"Why Choose Handmade?" with Gary Rogowski (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," Season 1) 20:14

5M ago20:14

20:14

On this episode of "The Secrets of Mastery," we discuss the value of handmade work with master woodworker and furniture maker Gary Rogowski. The founder of the Northwest Woodworking Studio, Rogowski is also the author of many books about woodworking and creativity in the digital age. In this interview, we discuss whether technology helps or hinders…

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S6E13 - Wrapped Up With A Bow 1:11:52

6M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

We hope you enjoyed Season 6 of Hot Off The Press!!! In this finale we recap 2024, and look ahead to 2025. We're heading into the new year with high hopes, big plans, and new ideas for how Hot Off the Press can be a helpful tool for our printing community! We love you for being here, tuning in, and asking us all of your questions. We hope to see/he…

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S6E12 - Kseniya of Ladies of Letterpress 48:30

6M ago48:30

48:30

In this episode, we’re joined by Kseniya Thomas, Director of Ladies of Letterpress, and the Owner/Presswoman of Thomas Printers. 🎉 We can't count the times we've turned to the forums or classifieds of LOLP during our printmaking journeys, and we can’t wait to attend one of the conferences in person. (2025 goals!) As female printers ourselves, we fu…

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S6E11 - Lasers (Pew Pew Pew) 57:42

6M ago57:42

57:42

If you're being bombarded with ads for in-house/studio lasers then, like us, you may be very tempted to take the plunge. While we have *so* much to say about our experience with the three lasers we each have, we thought it'd be great to give you an overview of the lasers themselves - what they're capable of, and what we have and haven't liked so fa…

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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 12: Things to Do After Your Wedding to Keep the Wedding Day Vibes Alive! 17:06

6M ago17:06

17:06

In this grand finale of The Wedding Planning Series, we cover everything from heartfelt thank-you notes and scheduling dry cleaning for your wedding attire to tying up loose ends with vendors. We’re all about keeping the love flowing, highlighting the trend of using wedding photos in your thank-you cards to show gratitude in style. Plus, we’ve got …

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S6E10 - The Ombre Effect 47:08

6M ago47:08

47:08

If you joined us at the Los Angeles Printer’s Fair in October, you might have seen some of our new prints the three of us created. You might have also noticed a few similarities… A few of them were printed in a combination of colors to create an ombre effect. However you want to name it - split fountain, gradient, ombré - this printing method resul…

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The Wedding Planning Series Step 11: Enjoy the lead up to your wedding but don't forget these important things! 21:08

7M ago21:08

21:08

In this episode of The Weddign Planning Series, we dive into all the things you should be focusing on the final weeks leading up to your big day. As seasoned wedding professionals, we have a wealth of practical advice to help you navigate this critical phase, emphasizing the importance of organization and stress management. From the creation of pac…

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S6E9 - Genghis Kern & The Letterpress Depot 45:35

7M ago45:35

45:35

In this week’s episode, Cara Jo & Moriah are united in Denver and joined by Jason Wedekind, of Genghis Kern. We discuss his journey into printing, his experience in the design world (seriously cool branding & packaging is his speciality), and how he came to be a part of the Letterpress Depot. The Letterpress Depot will be a living museum where you …

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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 10: Get Your Wedding Day Documents Organised 35:04

7M ago35:04

35:04

In this episode, we dive into the final stages of wedding preparation - Step 11 in The Wedding Planning Series! As we get into those last few crucial weeks before the big day, we’re here to share tips that’ll keep you organized, grounded, and (hopefully!) stress-free amid all the last-minute flurry. We talk about the importance of a detailed packin…

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S6E8 - Cracking the (QR) Code 59:08

7M ago59:08

59:08

In this week’s episode we’re talking about something a little different… Modern technology! While century old equipment is usually what we’re discussing on the pod, this week we’re changing it up a bit and discussing some newer technology. We’ve encountered a growing number of requests for this little tool in the wedding stationery industry, as wel…

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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 9: Get Your Wedding Party Sorted 26:50

7M ago26:50

26:50

In today’s episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re breaking down one of the most crucial parts of wedding planning: selecting and managing your wedding party. From deciding on roles and responsibilities to figuring out the budget and managing expenses, we cover it all. We’ll walk you through setting clear expectations, so there’s no confusion…

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S6E7 - Systemize your Project 1:02:39

7M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

As a continuation of our episode from season 2 "Working on your Workflow" we discuss the processes and systems we use to keep jobs flowing smoothly through our studios. The three of us all have very different preferences and strengths when it comes to organizing our workflows. We hope you guys find it helpful to hear some examples, and that you tak…

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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 8: Send Your Invitations & Collating Your RSVPs 26:56

7M ago26:56

26:56

In this episode of the The Wedding Planning Series, we’re chatting all things wedding invitations and RSVPs—because let’s be real, getting those invites out and RSVPs back is way more complex than just popping them in the post. We’re breaking down the different types of invites: traditional paper, digital, and hybrid, so you can figure out what wor…

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S6E6 - Motors, Motors, Motors 46:00

7M ago46:00

46:00

As we recover from the 16th annual Los Angeles Printers Fair, we travel back in time to the summer of 2024 when Moriah and Jillian discuss one thing that had befuddled them for so long... Motors. This episode is *not* for the electricians or engineers (HAH)! It is for us entry level machinists who just need a better understanding oh how motors work…

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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 7: Creating Your Wedding Style 41:13

7M ago41:13

41:13

We’re all about crafting a personalized wedding vibe and in this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we are uncovering the key visual elements that make your wedding style truly one-of-a-kind. We dive into popular trends like vintage and modern, and highlight must-haves like florals and stationery. We’ll help you find that sweet spot between cr…

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S6 E5 - Creating Community in Alaska w/ Meghan Chambers 58:55

8M ago58:55

58:55

This week we’re journeying all the way up to Alaska to visit with our friend Meghan Chambers! Meghan has been pulling some incredible prints, and building an understanding & appreciation of Letterpress all the way in Juneau, Alaska. We invited her to join us on the podcast to celebrate the grand opening of her new art gallery (The Laundromat Galler…

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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 6: Finding Your Dress and Suit 28:50

8M ago28:50

28:50

In this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re diving into one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning—finding the perfect wedding dress and suit! Whether you’re a bride, groom, or both, this episode is packed with helpful tips and advice on choosing attire that suits your style, budget, and the season. We cover everything from classi…

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S6E4 - Foiled Opinions 55:10

8M ago55:10

55:10

For years, acquiring a foil press for our shops was a hotly debated topic. Would it be worth the investment? How would we feel about doing foil in house? Where on earth will we put another press??? We discuss all of this and more with Cara Jo because she took the leap and bought the highly sought after Metallic Elephant KSF3. Tune in to find out wh…

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The Wedding Planning | Series Step 5: Booking Your Remaining Vendors 26:46

8M ago26:46

26:46

In this episode of our wedding planning podcast, we’re back at it, getting one step closer to our dream wedding day—this time, it’s all about locking in the last few vendors. We’re talking all the key players who’ll set the vibe and make sure everything runs without a hitch on the big day. Following up on the last chat where we tackled the must-hav…

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S6E3 - Designing For Letterpress 57:16

8M ago57:16

57:16

There are so many things to consider when designing for letterpress. Knowing the process, limitations, and techniques can help you elevate your design and avoid surprises ($$!). In this episode we cover some of the main items you'll want to keep in mind while designing for letterpress (although there could possibly be a hundred more!). We've discus…

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