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Yours For The Making with Robin Johnson

Yours for the Making with Robin Johnson is the podcast that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of making. Hosted by Robin Johnson - founder of Johnson Bespoke and BBC presenter on shows such as The Travelling Auctioneers, The Restorers, Woodland Workshop this podcast dives into the stories of makers from all walks of life. From woodworkers, metal fabricators, and chefs to artists, designers, and hobbyists, each episode offers real conversations with the people behind the things we love.

Whether you're a hands-on creative, aspiring artisan, or simply curious about how things are made, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in process and passion, and a celebration of the maker movement in all its forms.

Subscribe now and follow Yours for the Making wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
61 minutes
Episodes
22
Years Active
2025
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From Graffiti to Tattoos with Alexis Camburn of Two Snakes Tattoo

From Graffiti to Tattoos with Alexis Camburn of Two Snakes Tattoo

In this episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Alexis Camburn, the founder of Two Snakes Tattoo in Hastings, to explore her journey from graffiti artist to respected tattooist …

01:14:18  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
45 Years of Joinery Mastery with Richard Muddiman of Johnson Bespoke

45 Years of Joinery Mastery with Richard Muddiman of Johnson Bespoke

In this episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Richard Muddiman, the Joinery Foreman at Johnson Bespoke. With more than 45 years of woodworking experience, Richard has seen it …

00:53:01  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Traditional Joinery, Business Grit, and the Future of Craft with Damen Foord

Traditional Joinery, Business Grit, and the Future of Craft with Damen Foord

What does it really take to survive and grow in the modern joinery trade? In this episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Damen Foord, founder of D Foord Joinery, to talk about …

01:35:39  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Helena Martin on Narrative-Led, Sustainable Interior Design

Helena Martin on Narrative-Led, Sustainable Interior Design

In this episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Helena Martin, Lead Interior Designer at Hollaway Studio, to unpack the art of creating interiors that are as functional as they …

01:29:29  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Behind the Camera: Tim Cragg on Crafting Powerful Documentaries

Behind the Camera: Tim Cragg on Crafting Powerful Documentaries

In this episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Tim Cragg – award-winning director of photography whose work spans iconic documentaries like Three Identical Strangers, the Beckh…

01:06:35  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
How Brewing Brothers Went From Pubs to Pioneers

How Brewing Brothers Went From Pubs to Pioneers

In this episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Billy Ericksson, Head Brewer at Brewing Brothers in Hastings. From pouring pints in pubs to managing a 3,200-litre brewery, Billy…

00:52:46  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Cam Whitnall on Saving Lions, Fighting Wildlife Crime & Building the UK’s Leading Big Cat Sanctuary

Cam Whitnall on Saving Lions, Fighting Wildlife Crime & Building the UK’s Leading Big Cat Sanctuary

In this inspiring episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Cam Whitnall, Director of The Big Cat Sanctuary, wildlife photographer for Nikon, social media creator, and passionate …

01:18:38  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Inside deBolex Motorcycles: Custom Builds, Metal Shaping & The Future of Bike Craftsmanship

Inside deBolex Motorcycles: Custom Builds, Metal Shaping & The Future of Bike Craftsmanship

In this episode, Robin Johnson is joined by Calum Price, founder of deBolex Engineering, one of the UK’s most respected custom motorcycle builders. Known for transforming Ducatis and Triumphs into fu…

00:53:58  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms & Build a Small-Scale Mushroom Business | Basil’s Fungi Farm

How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms & Build a Small-Scale Mushroom Business | Basil’s Fungi Farm

In this episode of Yours For The Making, host Robin Johnson is joined by Robbie Kelly, founder of Basil’s Fungi Farm, a thriving gourmet mushroom business based in Hastings. From culturing mycelium o…

00:37:11  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
How Salvage Sister Is Making Power Tools Inclusive | Charis Williams on DIY, Metalwork & Creativity

How Salvage Sister Is Making Power Tools Inclusive | Charis Williams on DIY, Metalwork & Creativity

In this episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson is joined by metalworker, maker, and creative powerhouse Charis Williams, also known as The Salvage Sister. From welding sculptures in her garde…

00:54:42  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Building Bikes, Brands & Beautiful Machines – with Foundry Motor Co’s Tom Simpson

Building Bikes, Brands & Beautiful Machines – with Foundry Motor Co’s Tom Simpson

In this episode of Yours For The Making, host Robin Johnson sits down with custom motorcycle builder and creative powerhouse Tom Simpson, the founder of Foundry Motor Co. 

Based in Chichester, Tom has…

00:57:08  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Building a Solo Woodworking Business | Zac Matheou of Lycan Design

Building a Solo Woodworking Business | Zac Matheou of Lycan Design

In this episode of Yours For The Making, host Robin Johnson sits down with the self-proclaimed “ply guy” - Zac Matheou, founder of Lycan Design, and a master craftsman known for his impeccable plywoo…

01:28:43  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Ed Lofts on Overcoming Trauma, Building Resilience & Why Slowing Down Could Save Your Life

Ed Lofts on Overcoming Trauma, Building Resilience & Why Slowing Down Could Save Your Life

In this raw and powerful episode of Yours For The Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Ed Lofts, seven-time world kickboxing champion, gym owner, complex trauma specialist, and all-around explorer of…

01:03:59  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Designing Beachfront Icons & Bold Builds with RX Architects' Rob Pollard

Designing Beachfront Icons & Bold Builds with RX Architects' Rob Pollard

In this episode of Yours For The Making, host Robin Johnson is joined by Rob Pollard, co-founder of RX Architects - the award-winning firm behind some of the UK’s most iconic beachfront properties.

Fr…

00:59:41  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
From Sketch to Wrist: The Art of British Watchmaking with Matt Herd of Beaucroft

From Sketch to Wrist: The Art of British Watchmaking with Matt Herd of Beaucroft

What does it take to design a timepiece that lasts generations?

In this episode of Yours For The Making, host Robin Johnson sits down with Matt Herd, co-founder and designer at Beaucroft Watches, a ri…

01:03:00  |   Wed 28 May 2025
From Forest to Furniture: The Art and Craft of Sustainable Timber with English Woodlands

From Forest to Furniture: The Art and Craft of Sustainable Timber with English Woodlands

In this episode of Yours for the Making, host Robin Johnson sits down with Nick Lewis of English Woodlands Timber to explore the fascinating journey of sustainably sourced wood, from managed forests …

01:01:38  |   Wed 21 May 2025
From Punk Stages to Studio Life: Kid Kapichi’s Ben Beetham on Music, Fame & Creative Freedom

From Punk Stages to Studio Life: Kid Kapichi’s Ben Beetham on Music, Fame & Creative Freedom

In this powerful episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Ben Beetham - guitarist, producer, and founding member of the UK punk rock band Kid Kapichi - for a candid conversation …

00:49:35  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Building a Luxury Footwear Startup Brand with Purpose: Sustainability, Craftsmanship & The Journey Of Starting Farrago with Matthew Bedford

Building a Luxury Footwear Startup Brand with Purpose: Sustainability, Craftsmanship & The Journey Of Starting Farrago with Matthew Bedford

In this inspiring episode of Yours For The Making, host Robin Johnson sits down with luxury footwear designer and founder of Farrago, Matthew Bedford, to explore what it really takes to build a purpo…

01:03:24  |   Wed 07 May 2025
From Surf Shops to Sold-Out Shows: Artist Andy Walker on Creativity, Confidence, and Getting Out of the Drawer

From Surf Shops to Sold-Out Shows: Artist Andy Walker on Creativity, Confidence, and Getting Out of the Drawer

In this episode of Yours for the Making, host Robin Johnson sits down with Brighton-based artist Andy Walker, whose career has spanned fine art, flip-flops, live music, and now full-time painting. An…

00:49:45  |   Thu 01 May 2025
From Gut Health to Growth: Kombucha, Craft & Community with Leon Driver of Booyah Vitality

From Gut Health to Growth: Kombucha, Craft & Community with Leon Driver of Booyah Vitality

In this episode of Yours for the Making, host Robin Johnson dives into a conversation rich in craft, community, and kombucha with Leon Driver,  of Booyah Vitality - the family-run kombucha and health…

01:02:13  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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