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The Drywall PodcastJeremy Mistretta - New Age ArtisansMost of the time I'm having conversations with drywall professionals, but sometimes a plaster person wanders into the mix. I was unsure when Jeremy's creative director reached out, but I was also curious. I'm glad we hooked up. Jeremy is a guy I could be good friends with and I hope we stay in contact after this experience. We have several parallels within our lives and we happen to be around the same age too. Jeremy owns and developed a company called New Age Artisans out of Bozeman Montana. He's been working in the plaster space for over two decades...2025-05-231h 43
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansEmpire of the Exotic with Gian Carlo SagastiJoin us in Miami this week for the Season 2 finale of The Aggregate as we link up with Gian Carlo Sagasti. Empire of the Exotic tells the story of a young man who conquered adversity to humbly enter the industry through familial ties, and rise as a household name in the world of plaster. The episode highlights the need for education in the trades, the notion of health over wealth, and the inevitable power of social media.SHOW NOTES:https://exoticwallfinishes.com/exoticluxuryline.com2025-05-061h 34
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansA Different Calling with Tyler Lott JohnstonJoin us in Scotland this week as we check in with @tylerlottjohnston to discuss her unconventional life path and the circumstances that led her to a passion driven career of conservation, as well as the old places and new ideas that inspired the creation of her firm Codaeh. But that's not all! We'll take a deep dive into her roles with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, The Scottish Traditional Building Festival, and The Building Limes Forum.SHOW NOTES:https://codaeh.com/https://www.spab.org.uk/https://www.buil...2025-04-291h 30
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansThe Smile Says It All with Sam Johnson, Manu Narandran, Yessin Ben Haddou, Padraig Gould, and Mustapha DaghniJoin us for Part 2 of our Moroccan passion project as Manu Narendran, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, and local craftsmen Yassin Ben Haddou, and Mustapha Daghni slow it down in The Smile Says It All. The heartfelt episode discusses the lessons learned as cultures around the globe converged to a rural village in North Africa for a monumental knowledge exchange that propels a new wave of hope amidst our fast paced world.SHOW NOTES:Samas DesignThumb ImpressionsNew Age Artisans2025-04-221h 10
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansThere Are No Straight Lines with Manu Narendran, Ismail Barda, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, Yessin Ben Haddou, and Mustapha DaghniJoin us in Morocco as Manu Narendran, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, Ismail Barda, and local craftsmen Yassin Ben Haddou and Mustapha Daghni compare and contrast their past experiences and preconceived plaster notions in Week 1 of preparations and tadelakt installation. The rustic chat details the mission statement of the @atlasculturalfoundation and exactly why plasterers from around the world convened at this mosque for a monumental restoration.SHOW NOTES:samas_designatlasculturalfoundation.orgthumbimpressions.orgnewageartisans.com2025-04-181h 18
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansSee you on Tuesday: The Respectful Drive of CMG Finishes with Conor McgouranSlide into London with us this week as we check in with Conor McGouran of @cmg_finishes - We'll cover the solid foundations of his trowel trades, and the humble resolve to provide not only elite wall systems for his clients, but an equally rewarding craft for his crew.2025-04-091h 13
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansA Blast from the Past: The Story of American Clay Enterprises with Croft ElsaesserPop into Albuquerque, New Mexico for an awesome conversation with @croftelsaesser of @american_clay_plasters - The friendly conversation details the authentic backstory that brought a natural approach to modern wall systems, and the grassroots movements and mantras that accompanied the company throughout its varied growth cycles.SHOW NOTES:americanclay.comhttps://whonothow.com/2025-04-011h 25
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansHappy Days and a Woven Life with Becky LittleEpisode 19 of The Aggregate with Becky Little, details the early archeological life of @becky.rebearth and the serendipitous life events that led her to a joyous career of harmony that's entwined by art, architecture, and natural building in Scotland and beyond.SHOW NOTES:https://www.rebearth.co.uk/https://www.ebuki.co/projects-1/earthbound-orkneyhttps://www.arc-architects.com/2025-03-251h 07
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansSynergy of the Sublime and the Alkemis Way with Maya Crowne and Price LatimerLog in this week for Episode 18 of The Aggregate. Synergy of the Sublime and the Alkemis Way details how the real life experience of Price Latimer's powerhouse fine art background coupled with Maya Crowne's Wall Street ways form @alkemispaint - the world's first wellness paint. The fun chat details the company's inception and the scientific nuances that seek to change the landscape of conventional paint paradigms.SHOW NOTES:Alkemispaint.comc2ccertified.org2025-03-181h 28
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansLong Time Listener, First Time Caller with Petros DandolosPop to Philly with us this week as we have a heartfelt chat with Petros Dandolos of @brandywineplaster - The eclectic talk highlights how a once adrift character, cultivated a unique life amidst societal expectations and the pivotal lessons he's learned while crafting a dedicated niche as one of America's top architectural plasterers.SHOW NOTES:brandywineplaster.comurbanberberdesign.comamericanclay.com2025-03-101h 40
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansTurkish Design/Build with Asli TekinTravel to Turkey with us this week as we check in with Asli Tekin of @aslitekin.atelier - The episode highlights her early career as a transcontinental architect and the epiphanies that compelled her to leave a comfortable career of design to enter the variable unknowns of creativity in the building sphere.SHOW NOTES:ranchomastatal.combrandywineplaster.com2025-03-051h 03
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansPlaster Man with Jethro MarshHead to the Cornwall, England with us this week as we link up with Jethro Marsh of @thenaturalplastercompany - Learn how the son of two highly respected conservators took a childhood talent of sign making and painting, and built upon those skills to segue into a career of high end plaster craft that has spanned nearly 30 years.SHOW NOTES:https://www.thenaturalplastercompany.co.uk/2025-02-251h 04
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansPlasters, Mortars, and the Science of Roman Architecture with Dr. Marie JacksonHead to the University of Utah with us this week as we have a scientific chat with Dr. Marie Jackson in Episode 14 of The Aggregate. The talk gives a broad stroked look into the research of volcanic materials used in ancient Rome, and the highly engineered, pyroclastic plasters that protect them.SHOW NOTES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruviushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_architecturahttps://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/home.htmlhttps://www.mollyoart.com/2025-02-181h 03
Passion for Craft PodcastEp. 88 Jeremy Mistretta on PlasterJoin us as we get to talk with the creator of The Aggregate podcast and owner of New Age Artisans, Jeremy Mistretta. Plaster is an ancient art that is being lost to todays world, Jeremy seeks to do it right. Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.2025-02-1447 min
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansPatty's Pocket and Irish Heritage Plastering with Brian TobinSkip over to Ireland with us this week for a heartfelt chat with Lime Master's @limebrian - The son of a bricklayer, Brian Tobin's chat impresses the importance of juvenile mortar magic and the greatness that can happen with plaster when given the fortunate chance. SHOW NOTES:buildingllimesforumireland.com2025-02-111h 08
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansMe, Myself, and I: The Many Layers of Inceptum with Bothayna Al AbbadiFly to Toronto with us this week as we link up with Bothayna Al Abbadi, owner of @inceptum.ca - Listen in as she details her early life in The Middle East, and the new beginnings created post Jordan, as she conjures beauty and art across a vibrant Canadian city.
SHOW NOTES:www.inceptum.ca
https://en.san-marco.com/
https://on.soundcloud.com/m5yXTLKsLm5RHEGj92025-02-041h 00
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansEnter the Flow State with Sherri GambleTake a trip to the Northwest with us this week as we check in with Sherri Gamble of @earth_house_studio. The in-person chat details an early career in computer software development, and the pivotal decisions that compelled her to shed a life of corporate comfort in search of a higher calling to educate the youth of America through artistic expression, and the trowel trades.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.earthhousestudio.com/
https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/2025-01-2859 min
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansSoapy Secrets with Martina RitterLather up with us as we head down to Brazil this week, and joke around with @martina_ritter_. You'll learn about her scientific background, her true love of botany, and the alchemy that exists in our world as she eagerly introduces plaster to her native country.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/835914.Animate_Earth
2025-01-211h 05
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansChild of the Wild with Benito SteenSettle into the soul of plaster with @bonitonito in Episode 9 of THE AGGREGATE. "Child of the Wild" with Benito Steen chronicles hilarious childhood stories from his younger years @caneloproject , and reinforces the steady lessons he learned and now implements amongst his adult life as a tradesman, teacher, and family man.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNitoProject/featured
https://caneloproject.com/2025-01-151h 13
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansA CRAZY IDEA: Superstrata's Collaborative Approach to Artisan Craft with Jonas EveretsTune into the dynamic streets of New York City for Episode 8 of THE AGGREGATE with Jonas Everets from @superstratausa - You'll learn about Jonas's background in fine arts, his early career as a plasterer, and the heartfelt progression of intrapersonal skills that sculpted a manta steeped in synergy and support for artisans worldwide.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.thesuperstrata.com/2025-01-071h 11
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansAdventures in Swedish Straw Bale Construction with Laura VidjeClimb to the higher latitudes of Sweden as we say hello to Laura Vidje of @rundbalschuset - in this week's offering of THE AGGREGATE. "Adventures in Swedish straw bale construction" highlights Laura's childhood in Berlin as well as her formal education in sustainable urban planning. Effortlessly conveying passions about the reduction of environmental impacts, the episode discusses the trials and tribulations that spanned the course of five summers, as she and her husband Eric sourced clay, straw, and knowledge from the industries finest - building a home borne from the labor of love.
SHOW NOTES:
https...2024-12-241h 11
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansKerslaked Education and Carrington Lime's Holistic Approach to Plaster with Ben KerslakeJump to England this week as we check in with Ben Kerslake of @carringtonlime - in this week's episode of THE AGGREGATE. "Kerslaked Education and Carrington Lime's Holistic Approach to Plaster" details Ben's early childhood occupations, his arc in the UK's building industry and the circumstances that led him and his wife Kate to create England's largest heritage skills facility. We cover real-life experiences, fermented plasters, and the need for professional training - all while having some good laughs.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.carringtonlime.co.uk/2024-12-171h 12
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansIndonesian Altruism: A Model Example with Tobi KlannerCruise to Bali this week as we chat with Tobi Klanner of @altarize.materials in this week's episode of THE AGGREGATE. Indonesian Altruism: A Model Example highlights an early vagabond lifestyle of global travel, and touches on the inner growth that led to stable roots and a paradigm shift of sustainability that are now sewn amongst not only Southeast Asia's building market, but also their culture.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.poladevelopments.com/about2024-12-101h 12
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansPaternal Plaster and the Plight for Perfection with Colby BlauveltDrop into Boston, Massachusetts with us this week as we check in with Colby Blauvelt from @trowelincplastering - we'll learn about his true grit upbringing as the son a production plasterer and the launchpad that propelled him into a life of professional plaster perfection. You won't want to miss this episode as we talk about blueboard, gypsum plasters, and paint finishing systems.
Show Notes:
https://www.facebook.com/trowelinc/
@colby.and.company2024-12-031h 13
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansTexture Talks with Eelke Jan BlesThis week, we take a trip around Europe and talk texture with @eelkejanbles - We'll cover his early childhood as a Dutch national and the travels that compelled him to churn a photography degree into that of an architect, flooring tycoon, and ultimately a maker. We'll chat worldly travels, poignant instagram stories, and the integral ethos that allows him to see beauty around the globe.
Show Notes:
solidfloor.co.uk2024-11-271h 02
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansKeepin' It Real with Arielle CrawfordStomp over to Texas with us this week as we check in with Arielle Crawford from @therealnesspreserve - She'll educate our listeners on early life in New York City and shed light on her "field of dreams" mentality, discussing the reasons she fled the fashion industry to cultivate a life that fosters natural connections and education. The episode highlights early career challenges, new family roots, and the immersive experiences created in her workshops.
https://texascob.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-realness-preserve2024-11-191h 11
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansDon't Buy It, Build It with Nic DonatiTravel to Central America this week for the premier of Season 2, Episode 1. Join us as we check in with Nic Donati of Costa Rica's @ranchomastatal. We'll learn about his early English roots and the circumstances that led him to the heart of the jungle and to the head of one of the planet's most dynamic permaculture facilities-leading natural building courses that inspire thousands of students to utilize their surroundings to create greatness.
https://ranchomastatal.com/2024-11-121h 14
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansA Circle Amongst Squares with Sigi KokoHead up the eastern seaboard this week for the SEASON 1 FINALE, as we link up with Sigi Koko of @buildnaturally. The spirited chat highlights her early schooling in Texas, and the journey back to her homeland of Pennsylvania, where she has led the design of more than 40 natural homes, while simultaneously continuing to inspire thousands of students across the globe, with her humble demeanor and hands-on workshops.
Show Notes:
https://www.buildnaturally.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin
http://jeffreythenaturalbuilder.com/2024-05-131h 13
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansThe Artist's Touch with Luis Ignacio FigalloEpisode 25 chronicles Luis Ignacio Figallo's natural entrance into the world of art, and the key experiences that have not only brought his textural, crafted, and hand painted pieces to light, but simultaneously pay homage to an ancient sculptural technique.
Show Notes:
@bas__atelier
www.basatelier.comwww.dashschool.org/https://www.tappancollective.com/collections/luis-ignacio-figallohttps://cooper.edu/events-and-exhibitions/exhibitions/2024-end-year-show@kian_greiner2024-05-061h 01
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansSurrender to the Render with Karmin KennyDrop in down under with us for Episode 24 of The Aggregate. This week, we link up with the infectious Karmin Kenny of @mineral_fox for "Surrender to the Render: The Changing Face of Australian Wall Systems." The episode depicts Karmin's early career in global technology and the perpetual curiosity that led to the creation of a company inspired by nature and grounded in tradition.
Show Notes:
mineralfox.com.au2024-04-291h 02
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansIt's a Small World of Sculpture and Relief with Kellie PereiraSkip into Brooklyn with us for Episode 23 of The Aggregate. This week, we caught up with the talented Kellie Pereira in "It's a Small World of Sculpture and Relief." The episode sheds light on serendipitous parallels and innate skills, while highlighting the life events that landed this artist her coveted position at Foster Reeve Plaster.
show notes:
kelliepereira.com
https://fraplaster.com/https://lymeacademy.edu/2024-04-221h 06
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansJapanese Plasters and the Importance of Permaculture with Kyle HolzhueterFly to Japan for this week's 22nd episode of The Aggregate. "Japanese Plasters and the Importance of Permaculture" - with @kyleholzhueter details the life passions and studies that led a kid from America's heartland to Japan where he now spends his adult life fostering a sustainable future for our world with plasters.
Show notes:
japaneseplastering.com
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvK-dSoy5Db3Vuwgnkol2v6vo-kUIviWPA8TAq3l08ZMmJUw/viewform2024-04-151h 05
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansObsessions and Confessions of a True Craftsman with Ron FrancisObsessions and confessions of a True Craftsman tells the trowel tales of @ronfrancisart and his climb from the bottom to the top of life, love, and labor. We chat about his early years as a decorative painter, the life changes that led to a dedication in the trades, and his integral role in the renaissance of modern day plaster.
Show Notes:
www.ronfrancisart.com
ecowallcoatings.com2024-04-081h 10
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansPlaster: The Gaches family traditionShow Notes:
https://gachesplastering.co.uk/https://gachesplastering.co.uk/early-british-plasterwork/https://www.kings-foundation.org/2024-04-011h 07
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansEducational Evolution with Nicolette Wagner and Ian ZatarainWhy, how, and what drives @mojavecenter to teach and progress the craft of natural building. Educational Evolution details the powerful passions that compel this contemporary couple to share their ancient skills with our modern world.
Show Notes:
https://www.mojavecenter.org/https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en
https://www.newageartisans.com/plaster-diaries/earth-domes-in-mexico
2024-03-251h 35
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans"Barcelona born, globally raised" How a consummate student of the plaster world celebrates craft around the planet - with Anna Castilla VilaShow Notes:
www.artisanna.es
https://www.kings-foundation.org/
@moradesenconstruccion
@anna_artisanna2024-03-1857 min
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans"Authentic Approach" - The changing paradigm of drywall education through the lens of social media -with Lydia CrowderLydia Crowder aka @drywallshorty
Show notes:https://buildshownetwork.com/https://www.festoolusa.com/products/surface-preparation/drywall-sander/575994---lhs-2-225-eqi-plus-usa2024-03-111h 08
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans"Haste makes waste - and the profitable merits of legal counsel in today's contracting world." -with Michael CretellaShow Notes:
https://bswlaw.com/people/our-attorneys/michael-t-cretella/
2024-03-041h 02
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans"Another twenty years- How patience, humility, and alchemy have shaped the past, present, and future of Bauwerk Color." -with Andreas RiedelShow notes:
https://www.bauwerkcolour.com/en-ushttps://www.workaway.info/2024-02-261h 33
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans"Child scientist, adult engineer - How India's Manu Narendran became an Asian plaster pioneer and savior." - with Manu NarendranShow notes:
http://www.hunnarshala.org/thumb-impressions-collaborative.htmlhttps://www.greenschool.org/bali/https://www.theartofplaster.com/2024-02-191h 16
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“A Country Boy Can Survive - a plaster story.” - with Simon GonzalezShow notes:
https://texascob.com/
https://www.instagram.com/naturalbuildingsupplies/
https://www.goldhillclayplaster.com/
https://www.instagram.com/therealnesspreserve/?hl=en2024-02-121h 09
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“The Ginger Mason - preserving heritage and history, one stone at a time through the use of lime.” -Rachel WraggShow notes:https://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/https://lincolncathedral.com/2024-02-051h 14
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“Marmorino Magic- applying yesterday’s plaster techniques in today’s European market.” -with Paul MarlowShow notes:https://www.pdmarlow.com/https://armourcoat.com/en-us/products/polished-plaster/https://masterofplaster.com/https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Plastering-Plain-Decorative/William-Millar/97818733948782024-01-291h 31
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“Architectural photography-capturing the true essence of plaster.” -with Dan Armstrong and Whitney KammanShow notes:whitneykamman.comdaphotos.comhttps://www.rmsp.comtetongravity.comurbainehome.comwww.newageartisans.com/plaster-diaries/venetian-plaster-on-film2024-01-221h 13
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“Creating a sense of place through the hunt for natural pigments.” - Scott SuttonEpisode notes:@pigmenthunterhttps://pigmenthunter.com/index.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Artists-Handbook-Materials-Techniques-Reference/dp/06708370162024-01-151h 16
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“Man on Mission: the plight to unite a country through plaster propaganda.” - Douglas Muniz De VargasEpisode notes:@humanodogwww.theartofplaster.comwww.helloxoxo.com2024-01-101h 02
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“Plaster perspective and wisdom in the Northwest's building sphere.” - with Heith EnglandEpisode notes:https://www.sustaininteriors.com/www.americanclay.comhttps://www.jamisbikes.com/2023-12-261h 10
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans"How the Atlas Cultural Foundation helps Moroccans improve their quality of life through locally determined development projects.” - with Cloe Medina Ericksonhttps://atlasculturalfoundation.org/theanou.com2023-12-181h 12
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“Fortitude and friendship in Montreal's construction and design world.” - with Joey Di Venosawww.venosa.ca https://www.instagram.com/venosa.interiors/ https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/quebec/articles/why-is-french-spoken-in-canada https://naturehumaine.com/ https://www.lashedarchitecture.com/ https://www.ivystudio.cahttps://www.godmer.comhttps://microestil.com/en/ https://www.topciment.com/en/https://www.forcrete.co.uk/https://www.baswana.com/2023-12-111h 03
The Aggregate by New Age Artisans“How archeological treasures of the PAST found along Europe's Danube River can shape how we build TODAY.” - with Emilija NikolicListen in as we dive into the scientific river with Serbia's Emilija Nikolic. You'll learn how her architecture background led her to a legacy project researching the mortars along Southeastern Europe's Danube River and how looking at the composition of the past can actually change the construction of the future. Show Notes:https://www.our-modeco2000.com/https://ai.ac.rs/http://viminacium.org.rs/ https://fondzanauku.gov.rs/?lang=enhttps://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/https://books.google.com/books/about/Practical_Building_Conservation.html?id=j...2023-12-0459 min
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansDarrell MorrisonEpisode 3-Darrel Morrison: Cadora Plasters Vancouver, British Columbia (www.cadoroplasters.com) We sat down with British Columbia’s Darrel Morrison to chat about his infancy in the world of plaster and his sharp rise as one of Canada’s finest installers. We’ll discuss his journey as a chemist, manufacturer, and importer as well as the inherent hustle required to keep his ship afloat. Duration: 01:05:47 Notes:www.texstone.comwww.versace.comwww.lululemon.com www.stuccoitaliano.comwww.co.metoo...2023-11-211h 05
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansRebecca GillingWe were lucky enough to catch Rebecca for a chat as she travels far from her English home across the Western US on her pilgrimage in search of knowledge, skills, and smiles. Join us as we chat with tea about the Princes Foundation, The Canelo Project, and Boulder Colorado’s “Natural Building Alliance.”2023-11-2158 min
The Aggregate by New Age ArtisansThe Art of Plaster: Gabe FranklinIn our premier podcast, we talk to our great friend Gabriel Franklin from the Pennsylvania based company, The Art of Plaster. Discussions include primary plaster binders, his love of eclectic architecture, and the importance of travel as a source of inspiration.2023-11-2151 min
Club Solutions MagazineThought Leaders Series: Trends in Recovery Programming and AmenitiesThe audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of recovery. Sponsored by Cryo Innovations. Panelists include:
-EK Navan, the co-founder of the Regymen Fitness / The Covery
-Eric Schreimann, the CEO of Club Fitness
-Ani Okaysan, the VP of Fitness at Chuze Fitness
-Blake Mistretta, the co-founder of MOXI3
-Jeremy Longwell, the national recovery director at UFC GYM & UFC FIT2022-04-1358 min