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Nick Offerman on Woodworking, Family, and Perseverance

12/6/2025

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Story summary

Geoff Bennett, host of Settle In, interviews Nick Offerman, known for Ron Swanson, about his portrayal of President Chester Arthur in Netflix's Death by Lightning and his book Little Woodchucks.
Offerman emphasizes hands-on woodworking to foster family bonding without technology.
He reflects on his early career and the value of perseverance and skills learned from his parents.
The episode is available on various platforms.

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Story summary

Geoff Bennett, host of Settle In, interviews Nick Offerman, known for Ron Swanson, about his portrayal of President Chester Arthur in Netflix's Death by Lightning and his book Little Woodchucks.
Offerman emphasizes hands-on woodworking to foster family bonding without technology.
He reflects on his early career and the value of perseverance and skills learned from his parents.
The episode is available on various platforms.