TOOL TALK

TOOL TALK

Hosted by Joe Thordarson. DIY, on time, on budget & on point with a lot of laughs along the way. Content updated weekly

Episodes

March 14, 2026 88 mins

In this week's episode, Joe Thordarson and Max the Producer look to the future of home improvement and address everything from "living paint" to how architecture MIGHT not look as different as we think! 

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What do an invasive species of carp and the crowning of a 150 year old basilica have to do with your home?! Listen to Tool Talk Radio to find out more! 

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February 21, 2026 88 mins

Mother Nature is a rebel, one that Joe and Allan will expound upon in their own tales of woe from this week! 

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February 14, 2026 88 mins

Nature can either be our Muse OR our worst nightmare when it comes to home improvement, find out how Nature was BOTH of these for Joe and Allan this week! 

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February 7, 2026 77 mins

Joe and Allan discuss a little bit of "non-demolition renovation," as well as dive into the advanced plumbing and city planning behind the 4,500 year old civilization of Mohenjo-Daro during "Great Moments In Building History."

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January 31, 2026 88 mins

There's an Arctic chill in the air, but Joe and Allan are here to offer solutions on how to keep you warm during the Winter, pulling lessons from Amish home construction, Viking long houses, and even igloos. 

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January 17, 2026 88 mins

From ancient colossal statues to moonshine to backsplashes gone right, this week's episode of Tool Talk Radio is quite literally all over the map. 

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January 10, 2026 88 mins

Joe and Allan wax philosophical as they ponder how we can incorporate the best of old AND new construction methods and technology into our homes during this week's "Cosmic Homeowner." 

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January 3, 2026 88 mins

Joe and Allan explore how the Memphis Zoo translates to bold ideas for home improvement, as well as offer statistics on "cumulative waste consumption" to kick off the New Year right! 

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December 20, 2025 88 mins

Joe and Allan get a surprising amount of milage discussing Cathode Ray Tubes but also take a trip down south as they discuss the haunted history of the McRaven House in Vicksburg, Mississippi during "Great Moments In Building History." 

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December 13, 2025 88 mins

Joe and Allan are going to the dumps, which have surprising benefits to the environment at large, while also saluting a legendary Hollywood actor who's broken the century barrier. 

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December 6, 2025 88 mins

It's National Microwave Oven Day, much to Allan's chagrin? Also in store is being wary of every AI-generated video purporting to offer home improvement advice, as well as a salute to Detroit as they unveil their latest Robocop statue. Believe it or not, all of this ties into tools more than you think! 

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November 22, 2025 88 mins

Joe and Allan are joined by Kurt Weir from Groundworks to share battle stories involving foundations, snakes, Poison Ivy, and felines. 

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November 15, 2025 88 mins

WHAT is Allan's turkey defrosting "hack," and HOW did a cat get through drywall?! Listen to Tool Talk Radio to find out more! 

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November 8, 2025 88 mins

It's World Octopus Day, and Joe and Allan cast a wide net for their topics, ranging from animal-shaped power lines to the world of competitive produce! 

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October 18, 2025 87 mins

From crystals that guided Viking sailors to historical haunts in the Bluff City, you never know what Joe and Allan will discuss as the Season of Spooky draws nigh. 

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October 4, 2025 88 mins

From hearty Cypress to deadly mushrooms, Joe and Allan are exploring the blessings and curses of the great outdoors! 

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September 27, 2025 87 mins

Joe and Allan open Pandora's Box as they try to find the funniest warning signs out there. How old do you want to guess the oldest warning sign is?! 

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September 6, 2025 88 mins

Joe and Allan lean heavily into how we're paying for the mistakes of previous homeowners from yesteryears who "buried their dead," while also highlighting the humble hummingbird on this National Hummingbird Day! 

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August 30, 2025 88 mins

It's the start of Puffling Season in Iceland (as well as Mary Shelley's birthday), and who better to share the occasion with than Joe and Allan's good friend, Kurt Weir, from Groundworks as they recount the horrors lurking beneath your foundation and a foundational crisis averted as they discuss the renovations done to the Leaning Tower of Pisa during "Great Moments In Building History." 

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