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The Concrete Podcast — 160 episodes

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GFRC Spray Tips, Concrete Countertops, and Shop Secrets with Joe Bates

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GFRC Fiber Ghosting Explained | Embracing the Material, Cleaner Casts, and Better SCC Results

3

What Every Concrete Maker Gets Wrong, And How to Fix It

4

GFRC Countertops and Decorative Concrete Tips Every Maker Should Know

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The Hidden Cost of Cheap Concrete Countertop Materials

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The Business of Concrete Countertops, How Makers Build Profitable, Sustainable Shops

7

Resealing Concrete Countertops, The Overlooked Skill That Protects Your Work and Your Reputation

8

Mounting a Concrete Mantle, Building a Better Casting Table, and Solving Curling for Good

9

Thanksgiving Wisdom for Stronger Concrete and Stronger Craft

10

DIY Concrete Countertops: The True Cost of Hardware Store Mixes

11

Mastering Surface Quality: How Fiber Loading and Mix Design Shape Every Concrete Project

12

How to Choose the Right Concrete Mix (and Make GFRC Look Like Concrete)

13

Repair That Lasts: How to Fix Concrete Countertops and Protect Your Craft

14

Strong, Light, and Lasting: The Truth About GFRC Countertops & Sinks

15

Concrete Countertop Gold: The 2025 Trends Every Maker Should Know

16

Integrity Over Income: Why Doing the Right Thing Pays Off

17

The Real Measure: Craft, Time, and What Truly Matters

18

Form. Flow. Function. How to Make a Concrete Ramp Sink That Works Beautifully

19

Crafting the Mold: Mastering the Art of Concrete Design

20

Pour With Purpose: Skills, Mindset, and the Confidence to Build Bold

21

Concrete, Cracks & Catch-Ups: What’s Happening in the Shop

22

What Makes a Concrete Life: Legacy, Balance, and Craft with Joren Smith

23

The Fibers That Bind Us: What Japan, GFRC, and Good Business Have in Common

24

Washed Away, Built Again: How Caleb Lawson Rebuilt from the Wreckage

25

Pricing Concrete Right: Profits, Costs & The Future of Silica-Free Mixes

26

Concrete Countertop Mistakes: What DIYers and Pros Keep Getting Wrong

27

Concrete Countertops: Fixing Mistakes, Making Profits, and Choosing the Right Mix

28

The Foundation of Good Design: Casting Tables, Mottling Magic & the Art of Building Things That Last

29

The Perfect Mix: Crafting Accuracy, Intuition, and Problem-Solving in Concrete Design

30

Concrete Foundations: Building a Tribe of Positivity and Purpose

31

The Price of Perception: Unlocking the Value Behind Your Work

32

Pricing for Profit: Guiding Your Concrete Business into 2025

33

Mastering Pigments, Troubleshooting Aggregates, and Embracing Wabi-Sabi in Concrete Design

34

Sealed for Success: Torches, Tools, and Supporting the Concrete Community

35

Grateful Craft: Solving Your Concrete Conundrums

36

Concrete Questions Answered: Mastering Materials, Mixes, and Methods

37

Mastering the Art of Concrete Molds: Insider Tips with Gabriel and Ashlea

38

Concrete Nightmares: Spooky Stories and Concrete Curls

39

Mastering Board Formed Concrete: Crafting Mixes & Building Solid Shop Casting Tables

40

Color Mysteries, Game-Changing Sealers, and Microcements

41

The Internets Most Underwhelming Concrete Table

42

Concrete, Craft, and a Little Copenhagen: Lessons from the Fundamentals Workshop

43

Master the Art: AR Glass Fibers, Sealing, and RammCrete Revealed

44

Concrete Truths: Tales of Triumph and Troubles

45

Mold Rubber Mastery and the Art of Concrete Stains

46

Mastering SCC GFRC: Craftsmanship and Fiber Secrets Unveiled

47

The Relentless Pursuit of Concrete Greatness with Justin Burd

48

Dodging Death and Hot Concrete

49

The Bear and the Concrete: Designing Success Through Failure

50

Concrete Under the Sun: Mastering Summer Casting and More

51

Bad Boys, Bad Instructions, and Brilliant Solutions

52

Concrete Insights: Expectations, Mix Mastery, and More

53

The Art Beyond the Pour + #WWBGD

54

Achieving Jet Black Concrete and Care & Maintenance Essentials

55

Rewriting the Future: Caleb Lawson on Sales, Marketing, and AI Magic

56

Mastering Your Worth: The Ultimate Guide to Concrete Pricing

57

Extreme Ownership and Concrete Wisdom: A Vision Quest

58

Concrete Reflections: Life, Risks, and the Existential Crisis of a Barista

59

Crafting Concrete: Colors, Fibers, and a Quest in Napa

60

DIY Concrete Countertops for Outdoor Kitchens and the Kodiak Pro Road Tour

61

Emerging from the Eclipse: Examining Hard Costs in the Decorative Concrete Industry

62

Concrete Crafters Unite: Exploring Humidity, Pigments, and RammCrete Innovation

63

Concrete Conversations: Coatings vs. Sealers, Rebar Placement, Polymers, and Industry Icons

64

Concrete Countertops Uncovered: How to Clean, Price, and Perfect Your Craft

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What is a Concrete Countertop Mix: Crafting with Hardware Store Finds

66

Thriving Through Lulls: Navigating Business Growth in Quiet Times

67

Reinforcing Concrete Truths: Tackling PVA Risks and AR Fiber Shadows with Joe Bates

68

How to Navigate the World of Ceramic Coatings

69

How to Maximize Slow Time and Innovate in Craft Concrete

70

How To Master Slurry Techniques and Learn Advanced Mold Building + RammCrete

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How To Maximize Time Value and Revitalize Concrete Countertops in Challenging Conditions

72

Concrete Trends Unveiled: Are Concrete Countertops Still in Style?

73

How-To Perfectly Mix GFRC in a Barrel Mixer for Craft Concrete

74

How-To Navigate Expectations: A Guide for Artisans and Clients

75

How to Perfect Concrete Templating: Expert Tips and Craft Concrete Cures

76

How to Master Concrete Sealing, and Calculating How Much Mix is Needed

77

How to Craft a Concrete Countertop: A Masterclass for Makers

78

How to Properly Mix Concrete: Mastering the Craft with BG and Jon

79

How To Make a Concrete Sink Slot-Drain & Build a Thriving Artisan Community

80

How to Supercharge Concrete Strength by 30% with a Single Step

81

Streamlining Life and Sink Faucets: Finding FLOW and Crafting Countertop Holes

82

Sirgo Rojas, SVR Concrete Designs - Bollards, Pricing, and Passion

83

BG + Jon - Concrete Mastery: Crafting Style

84

BG + Jon - Ghosting, Urethane Sealer Shifts, and GFRC Secrets

85

BG + Jon - Valuing Originality, Urethane Coatings, and Concrete Hoedowns in The Holler

86

BG + Jon - Bold Truths and Concrete Realities: Navigating Honesty and Craftsmanship

87

BG + Jon - Fostering Creativity: Unleashing Ingenuity Through Self-Imposed Constraints

88

BG + Jon - From BBQ Brisket to Marketing Mastery: Exploring Concrete Casting Materials

89

BG + Jon - Concrete Uncovered: Exploring the Truth about Polymer in Decorative Concrete

90

BG + Martin - Crafting Fire Features & Defensible Domiciles | Concrete Hero's Quest 2 Week Warning

91

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Stormy Skies and Concrete Tile: Unveiling Hypocrisy and Shark Encounters

92

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Frame of Reference: Exploring Materials, Originality, and Concrete Techniques

93

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - The Concrete Industry's Critical Conversation and Revolutionary Ramm-Crete

94

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - The Concrete Citadel: Unraveling Deception and Mastering Profitability

95

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Seizing Every Moment: Unveiling the True Cost of 'Free

96

Jon, Martin, Joe, & BG - Decorative Concrete Discussions with Industry Experts

97

BG + Martin Duckett - From Beards to Melamine - Exploring the World of Concrete

98

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Design, Meditation, and Concrete: Exploring the Building Blocks of Creativity

99

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Exploring Geopolymers, Rammed Earth, and Polymer Problems in Concrete

100

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - The Importance of Product Evolution and Innovative Monitoring

101

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Exploring the Shift to Type 1L Cement and the Value of Time

102

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Materials Matter in a Successful Concrete Business

103

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Exploring the Design, Function, and Future of Concrete Countertops and Sinks

104

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Health Matters: The Importance of Wellness in the Concrete Industry

105

Sami Jarvela, In the Mix - Kodiak Pro UHPC IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA!

106

BG + Dr. Concrete, Kodiak Pro + C.D.S. - Tea Time / Liquid Defoamers / Original Design

107

BG + Dr. Schuler, Kodiak Pro + C.D.S. - Decorative Concrete Training Innovators, Not Imitators

108

Joe Bates, SC Fabrication - Proper Preparation of Concrete is Paramount!

109

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Probes for Turkey Butts and Concrete Nuts

110

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Salesmen are the Death of Decorative Concrete + Steel Inlays

111

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - The Mystery of Concrete Sticking to Steel Tables + Concrete Hoedown Recap

112

Ashlea + Martin, Designer Concrete Supplies Ltd - Working with Architects and Designers

113

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Focus. On. The. Fundamentals.

114

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Siliconing Concrete Form Trick and Silicosis Free Concrete

115

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - PPE, Calculating Mix, Sealer Tricks, Inlays, and Large Format Tile!

116

Jake Brady, Jake Brady Concrete By Design - Harder, Thicker, Longer… Easier?

117

Buddy Rhodes, Buddy Rhodes Concrete - TANSTAAFL and Supporting your Buddies

118

Vince Cathcart, VC Studio Inc. - Sculptural Concrete and the Difference UHPC Makes

119

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Concrete Hoedown in the Holler, and Concrete Balls

120

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Originality, Pricing, Positioning Your Company to Survive Recession

121

Martin Haddock, Da Vinci Designer Concrete - RADmix is almost as hard as Blue Steel

122

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Important First Step for Sealing Concrete, Birds of a Feather

123

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Rage Against Mediocrity

124

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Pigments can Plasticize, & Don’t Overcook Your Concrete!

125

Brandon + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Butchering Horses to Put Into Concrete + Is Concrete Sustainable?

126

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Don’t Use HD AR Glass Fiber, Batch Precisely, and Concrete Pigments

127

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - FIBERS, FIBERS, FIBERS! If we don’t talk about it, you don’t want it!

128

Remigiusz Iwuć, Concrete Shop - No Shame in Being a 1 Man Shop, The Value of Experience

129

Eric Bujarski, Designed For Concrete - The Trivial Wars We Wage & Finding Success Early On

130

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Trinic UHPC Premix Cost Comparison, and Mystery Solved with Silver Maker Mix

131

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - A Million Shades of White, Concrete Sink Mold Making, & Russian Hackers

132

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Super-SIX-Admix™ Cost Comparison, & Don’t Starve Your Mix of Water!

133

Joe Bates, SC Fabrication - Get out of your own way, Pigment Loading, Proper Mixing

134

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Best Pozzolans for Scratch Mixes, $ave $250 on Next Pallet

135

BG + Jon, Kodiak Pro - Concrete Information Packed Episode, brought to you by Kodiak Pro!

136

Josh Lilly, AKA Decoy Jefferson - The Cult of Concrete + Finding Common Ground

137

Simon Tippel, Phoenix Concrete Works - TEC 10 Cost Comparison and Time is Money

138

Cody Sandoval, WhiteStone Concrete Design - Hard Concrete & Conversations

139

George King, Freestone Concrete Works - Concrete and Change are Hard

140

Joe Bates, SC Fabrication - High-Spray using Maker Mix + Real World ICT Expectations

141

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Release Agents that Cause Pinners & Ze Germanz Find Humor in our Failure

142

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Happy New Year, Online Tutorials

143

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Polymers = Cyanide, + Get In, We’re Going to the Moon!

144

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Applying ICT Prime with Roller, Importance of Density

145

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - Answering questions from the UK about GFRC, ECC, & Density

146

Martin Haddock, Da Vinci Designer Concrete - GFRC and ECC in the UK, X-Rated Concrete Sinks

147

Justin Stevenson - Thanksgiving Episode, Feats of Strength, Concrete Cockroaches

148

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - How to Properly Acid Etch Concrete, and being a 'Concrete Bastard'

149

Rob Wiard, Dymond Construction - Crafting Concrete in the Wilds of Alaska

150

Jon Schuler, CreativeCrete - A Better Concrete World Through Concrete Chemistry

151

Benjamin Cunin, Coulee Concrete Designs - Re-Sealing Concrete, EAP PTSD, Regulate

152

Jason Robertson, Artifact Mfg. - Academia to Concrete Artistry

153

Brandon Gore, Hard Goods - Concrete Erosion Sink, Concrete Cartel, and Doing Your Best

154

Dusty Baker, Stone-Crete Artistry - Complex Mold Making, Pricing, and Advice for Starting

155

Brandon Browning, Modern Edge Concrete - RADmix and Tribalism in Concrete

156

Edgar Martinez, Edgy Studios - Tools for a Small Concrete Shop - Fighting Burnout

157

Jess Warren, Quest-Crete - Value of Education - True Cost of Pre-Blended Mix

158

Joe Bates, SC Fab - Correct Ingredients, Installation, and being a Concrete Diva

159

Tommy Hearn, Elemant Concrete Design - UHPC Maker Mix

160

Michael Karmody, Karmody Worldwide - Cast In Place > Precast