ShopNotes Podcast
ShopNotes Podcast, published by Woodsmith Magazine and hosted by John Doyle, Logan Wittmer and Phil Huber, covers woodworking inspiration, shop stories and industry news. It has 287 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running woodworking show with a loyal, tool-buying hobbyist audience
- 287 episodes released roughly weekly since 2020 give a sponsor a long, stable run.
- Episodes average about 50 minutes, enough time for a substantive host-read.
- Apple Podcasts shows 189 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, a sign of an engaged listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, listener Q&A
- Tone
- conversational, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SawStop
- Categories promoted
- woodworking tools
- Affiliate links
- No
Episode E283 'Our Patented Blade-Breaking Technology' and E287 'Interview with SawStop CEO Matt Howard' name a tool maker, but no sponsor mention or funding link appears in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No explicit flag in the feed and titles are about woodworking and shop life, with no adult or violent themes.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.Woodsmith.com/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1494711931 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/shopnotespodcast |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| ShopNotes Podcast E289: Pitchin', Y'all | 2026-10-16 | 54 min |
| ShopNotes Podcast E288: Viking Is a Full-Time Job | 2026-10-02 | 50 min |
| ShopNotes Podcast E287: Interview with SawStop CEO Matt Howard | 2026-09-25 | 52 min |
| ShopNotes Podcast E286: Don't Build Another Crumby Breadboard | 2026-09-18 | 42 min |
| ShopNotes Podcast E285: Sauna-Length Handworks Weekend | 2026-09-11 | 50 min |
| ShopNotes Podcast E284: Sorry, Jared | 2026-09-04 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join us every week for woodworking inspiration and fun. Hosts John Doyle, Logan Wittmer, and Phil Huber from Woodsmith, Popular Woodworking, and ShopNotes Magazines share what they're working on, lessons learned, shop stories, and behind-the-scenes news from the woodworking world. Be on the lookout for special interviews and answers to listener questions. For more check out…
About ShopNotes Podcast
ShopNotes Podcast is a woodworking show published by Woodsmith Magazine and hosted by John Doyle, Logan Wittmer and Phil Huber, who also work on Woodsmith, Popular Woodworking and ShopNotes magazines. According to the feed and the show's description, episodes share shop projects, lessons learned, behind-the-scenes magazine news and interviews, with listener questions answered regularly.
The show has 287 episodes released about every seven days, with a median run time of roughly 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 189 ratings averaging 4.6 stars. Listener figures are estimates: the show does not publish downloads, and the audience is likely to be hobbyist woodworkers, mostly in the United States, who buy tools and supplies.
Sponsor sightings in the feed are limited to tool-related interviews and no sponsor mentions were found. Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode, suiting woodworking tool, hardware and finishing brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. ShopNotes Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about ShopNotes Podcast
How much does ShopNotes Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals and are not published by the show.
What is ShopNotes Podcast about?
ShopNotes Podcast is a woodworking show from Woodsmith Magazine covering shop projects, tool talk, magazine news and listener questions. Hosts John Doyle, Logan Wittmer and Phil Huber share lessons from their own workshops each week.
How do I contact ShopNotes Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team there directly.
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