On this episode of WhipCast, I am working on a custom order late at night whilst discussing my thoughts on the best steps to starting a whipmaking business, as well as bird watching, and dealing with the pandemic. 

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Podcast #18: Tips on starting your own whipmaking business, birdwatching, dealing with the pandemic.

On this episode of WhipCast, we'll be talking with Johnny Öhgren of Witchcraft Whips from Sweden, and Blake Gorey of Smokey Mountain Whips from North Carolina. Johnny and Blake are among the most genuine and down to earth people out there, and it was a real pleasure meeting them for the first time in person, and spending the week with them in Los Angeles for the 2020 Whip Convention. They do unbelievable work, and if you're looking for a well made roo hide whip, look no further. 

Podcast #17: Johnny Öhgren & Blake Gorey - 2020 Los Angeles Whip Convention Week

On this episode of WhipCast, we discuss the Los Angeles Whip Convention, cracking whips in public without making people mad, and more.

Podcast #16: History of the LA Whip Meet, Cracking Whips in Public Places, and More - With Adam Winrich, Blake Bruning, and Steve Townsend

Franco Zoccali has been making whips for over 20 years. He's also been working in the filmmaking industry for 32 years, spending time in all departments of film production. Alongside Blake Bruning and Steve Townsend, we'll discuss with Franco his whip making history as well as different building techniques and experiences we've all had along the way. 

Podcast #15: Franco Zoccali

On this episode of Whipcast Blake Bruning, Steve Townsend, Nick Schrader sit down and discuss some of their favorite whips, answer various questions on the show, and discuss various whip making techniques. 

Podcast #14: Blake Bruning, Steve Townsend, Nick Schrader - Favorite Whips, Q&A session, Leather/Nylon Discussions

On this episode of Whipcast we'll hear from my friends April Choi and Bethany Byrnes who are both professional fire performers as well as whipmakers. April, who is a mechanical engineer and multi Guinness world record holder was recently featured on the popular YouTube channel Smarter Every Day to help research what happens at the exact moment a whip cracker breaks the speed of sound. We'll discuss fire whip construction, our first time making a whip, April and Bethanys journey to where they are today and more.  

Podcast #13: April Jennifer Choi & Bethany Byrnes

During a rainy, late night at Trinity Whip Co. HQ, three whip bros (Steve Townsend, Blake Bruning, and Nick Schrader) have an in-depth conversation about their whip making careers, the difference between nylon and roo, thoughts on plaiting, and their whip making goals, etc.  

Podcast #12: Steve Townsend, Blake Bruning, and Nick Schrader - Late and Rainy Night Conversation

In this episode of WhipCast, I visit my friends Nico and Andrea Fischer in Germany, who have generously invited me to stay at their home for a week. In addition to all of the great visiting with them, whipmakingand sightseeing, I was very glad to be able to record an interview with Andrea who has been making whips for almost 2 years now. Be sure to check out her website! https://snakepit-peitschen.de/

Podcast #11: Andrea Fischer of Andrea's Snake Pit

In this episode of WhipCast we'll talk with 23-time world record holder, whip maker, whip cracker, and performer, Adam Winrich. Blake Bruning invited Steve Townsend, myself, and Adam over for two fun days during which we helped Adam setup two new whip related world records.  

Podcast #10: Adam Winrich Interview

On this episode of WhipCast, We're hanging out over at Trinity Whips HQ. Blake Bruning, Steve Townsend and Nick spend the weekend over at Blake's place making some videos, cracking some whips and, recording a podcast. In this episode, you'll hear an interview with Steve Townsend of Townsend Hand-Crafted Whips. Steve is an outstanding craftsman and If you are looking for some high quality, kangaroo hide whips, I'd highly recommend visiting his website townsendhandcraftedwhips.com. Enjoy!

Podcast #9: Interview with Steve Townsend of Townsend HandCrafted Whips

On this episode of WhipCast, Nick talks about the upcoming spring - a great place to buy whipmaking supplies, some ideas on heel knots, and as always answers your whip related questions. This podcast is also available in video form via the link below!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb1Dc2gGGO8&t=25s

Podcast #8: Whipmaking Supplies, Crackers for Sale, Knot Foundation Material

 In this episode of Whip Cast, Nick talks about the great time spent in CA with his brother at the LA Whip Meet and as always, answers your whip related (and not so whip related) whip questions.

WhipCast Episode #7: LA Whip Meet Recap, Thoughts on Atheism, Heel Knot Foundations

In this episode of WhipCast, Nick sits down with his good friend Blake Bruning of the Trinity Whip Company for a fun, in depth discussion about whip making. Blake makes some absolutely beautiful kangaroo hide bullwhips, so definitely check out his website trinitywhipco.com! 

Podcast #6: Blake Bruning of Trinity Whip Co.

In this episode of WhipCast Nick discusses the official rules for the competitions at the 2018 Los Angeles whip Cracking Convention coming up as well as some thoughts on looking at things in life positively. As always all questions on the YouTube channel will be answered on the air. 

Podcast #5: King of Random, Rules for LA Whip Meet Competitions, Thinking Positively.

 In this episode we'll discuss the possibility of plaiting too tightly, some good portable clamps for plaiting, and the new tutorial that is coming out in the next couple of weeks. 

Podcast #4: Windy Cessna 172 Flight, New Tutorial, Plaiting Tightly

Whipmaker and host Nick Schrader of Nick's Whip Shop answers your questions on the air.