re: Is Scott Phillips (American Woodworker) preventing new wood workers from learning proper Joinery ?

Having learned joinery in shipbuilding as a lad I was exposed to old time joints that some people have never seen or heard of. Later in life as an engineer I was exposed to building and repairing furniture with all the different types of joints both old and new. About twenty years ago I saw pocket holes being used in face frame cabinets and a contractor friend that began to use them on every joint possible. About 6 months ago I purchased the kreg system to build some face frame furniture for a client that required concealed and lockable compartments. My next time using them was this week to build some drawers quickly for my Roubo work bench. I love traditional joinery in any form that is going to show. For speed in an area that will not be visable they have their place. On my work bench I will eventually replace each drawer with solid wood and dovetails, but in one morning I completed the same results. I only used rough birch plywood so it will eventually be replaced to match my beautiful bench. For now the drawers keep the tools clean and stored away. I will continue to use joints based on the project at hand but I am always learning. As for the TV series most young people don’t even watch it anymore, the Internet u-tube, and Netflix is where they spend their learning spare time. For me I have never heard of American woodworker, years ago as a young paratrooper I would watch the new Yankee workshop when I was ever at home (very rarely) in between overseas tours. As for actually learning from a TV show, I have not. The best teachers I have found are old craftsmen in trades, it takes time and effort to seek them out, but they are where I have acquired my skills from. Progress is always at hand in life some things change for the better some not. I will always be willing to try new things, but remember the fundamentals and apply what suits the situation at hand.