The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast

Ep 95 - It sounds better than it looks… Dec 09, 2022

Well, after a little more than a year, we figured it was time to put out another episode. After all, who are we to rob you of our awesomeness?

We talk about a wide variety of topics: farming, logging, skunks, ironwork, beer, etc. Jesse is hilarious, as always, and Rick says ‘awesome’ too much for good taste.

If we have any listeners left, we hope all three of you enjoy this episode.

If you did like it, let us know. We may try to do them more than once a year.

Happy Holidays!

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ep 94 - The Holiday Episode Dec 16, 2021

Happy Holidays!!!

We spend some time with @sunsetforgenj, @thetradesmanchannel, @dkforgeworks, and @shipwrightskills. We find out what they’re up to and see what they’re doing for the holidays.

Sadly @sunsetforgenj lost his connection at some point and our realization that he was gone and the ensuing conversation wound up on the cutting room floor. We try to never edit content, but sometimes it’s necessary.

Those of you that don’t appreciate a little swearing might want to skip this episode. Also, know that if there is swearing or other adult behaviour in an episode we mark it as Explicit so you can filter it out if you like.

Ep 93 - Thanksgiving Episode Nov 19, 2021

We spend some time talking about family, booze, projects, anvils, smoke in the shop, and chimneys.

Ep 92 - James Johnson - Anyang USA Nov 09, 2021

Summary: James Johnson from Anyang USA joins us and tells us how he came to be an Anyang distributor, a little about how the hammers work, and shares some stories from his journey so far.

Links:

www.anyangusa.net

USAforging@gmail.com

@james_johnson_anyang_usa on Instagram

Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

Ep 91 - Don’t call it a comeback! Oct 29, 2021

Summary: It’s been awhile, but we’re back.

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ep 90 - Smithin’ Stu Rides Again! Mar 05, 2021

Summary: In this episode we check back in with the one, the only @SmithinStu! We cover a lot of ground here and talk about ABANA, forging, power hammers, bees, and hot dog dies. Lots of names and info were dropped. Have a pencil handy. This one is not to missed.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ep 89 - More Steven Bronstein Feb 16, 2021

Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas.

Duration: 48 minutes

Ep 89 - More Steven Bronstein Feb 16, 2021

Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas.

Duration: 48 minutes

Ep 88 - A Little Shop Talk Feb 03, 2021

Summary: Jesse and Rick talk a little shop and catch up on what’s new.

Duration: 39 minutes

Ep 87 - Happy St. Clement’s Day! Nov 27, 2020

Summary: Jesse and Rick catch up after not talking for awhile.

Duration: 54 minutes

Ep 86 - Leigh Morrell for ABANA Oct 20, 2020

Summary: Leigh, President of ABANA stops by to share exciting news and happenings with the organization.

Duration: 45 minutes

Blacksmith Signs, Birdhouses, and a Bow from 1969 Jun 24, 2020

Blacksmith Signs, Birdhouses, and a Bow from 1969

Summary: The title says it all.

Duration: 40 minutes

Luke Proctor Jun 05, 2020

Luke Proctor

Summary: We talk with Luke (@lukeproctorblacksmith on Instagram) about his business, his family, and his new shop and house build.

Links: lproctorironworks.com

Duration: 57 minutes

Recurves & Belt Buckles Jun 03, 2020

Recurves & Belt Buckles

Summary: Jesse visited Keith (@shipwrightskills) for some pro tips. Rick bought some recurve bows. Another great conversation…

Duration: 42 minutes

EP 82 - Nails & Such May 26, 2020

EP 82 - Nails & Such

Summary: The guys talk about nails and what they’ve been up doing recently.

Duration: 27 minutes

EP 81 - Toby, Fire & Steel May 22, 2020

EP 81 - Toby, Fire & Steel

Summary: Toby from the Toby, Fire & Steel Podcast drops in for a chat.

Links: @tobyfireandsteelpodcastyoutube on Instagram TheBurnNetwork.com

Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes

EP 80 - Jesse Gets Lathe May 12, 2020

EP 80 - Jesse Gets Lathe

Summary: Jesse got a new wood lathe and we have Keith Mitchell (@shipwrightskills) drop by to give us an education on wood and turning.

Keith recommends the Chairmaker’s Notebook by Peter Galbert. He said, “It has excellent information and very good drawings of green woodworking and wood turning, etc. It is published by Lost Art Press (lostartpress.com); a true gem of a publisher.”

Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes

EP 79 - Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story May 08, 2020

EP 79 - Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story

Summary: We were entertained in this episode by Matt Jenkins (@cloverdaleforge on Instagram. Matt and his partner Karen “Rudy” Rudolph (@ruderock on Instagram run Cloverdale Forge in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We had a great time with Matt and we think you will too.

Links: cloverdaleforge.com

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Quickie EP 5 - The Manager’s Special with Dave Kurdyla Apr 27, 2020

Quickie EP 5 - The Manager’s Special with Dave Kurdyla

Summary: Dave Kurdyla’s taking the reins for this one and making sure we’re towing the company line. We had a lot of problems connecting and had to wrap it up quick at the end when we hit more difficulties and couldn’t all get back on the phone. Sorry. But, we had so much fun, I’m sure we will do this again.

Let us know if you liked this episode. If you did, give us some love on iTunes. If you didn’t, we’ll refund your money. LOL

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes

EP 78 - On The Road with Anna Koplik Apr 24, 2020

EP 78 - On The Road with Anna Koplik

Summary: We are graced with the energy and enthusiasm of Anna Koplik. She is a journeyman blacksmith, bladesmith, and teacher. We caught up with her on her way to the Austin Forging Competition in Texas.

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 49 minutes

Quickie EP 4 - Mr. Lucky, Alan Curboy @LuckyNailBlacksmith Apr 21, 2020

Quickie EP 4 - Mr. Lucky, Alan Curboy @LuckyNailBlacksmith

Summary: A full-fledged conversation with the one, the only, Lucky Nail Blacksmith!

Duration: 1 hour

Quickie EP 3 - Wooden Hammers and Sound Effects Apr 14, 2020

Quickie EP 3 - Wooden Hammers and Sound Effects

Summary: Another slider episode to enlighten and make you shake your head.

Duration: 39 minutes

EP 77 - Austin Handel from The Catskill Mountain Makers Camp Apr 10, 2020

EP 77 - Austin Handel from The Catskill Mountain Makers Camp

Summary: Rick and Jesse visit with Austin (@themakerscamp on Instagram) to find out all about the 2020 Makers Camp on Oct 9th - 12th. This is a quick one, but packed with good info!

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 32 minutes

Quickie EP 2 - Spring is in the Air! Apr 07, 2020

Quickie EP 2 - Spring is in the Air!

Summary: Another quick episode to give those stuck at home a laugh or two.

Duration: 25 minutes

EP76 - Patrick Quinn of Center for Metal Arts Mar 27, 2020

EP76 - Patrick Quinn of Center for Metal Arts

Summary: Patrick Quinn comes on to share all that is happening at Center for Metal Arts. LOTS of great content in this one.

Links:

https://centerformetalarts.org

https://centerformetalarts.org/press/

http://www.patrickjquinn.com

Pennsylvania Regional Meet at Center for Metal Arts

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 59 minutes

Quickie EP 1 - Don’t Panic! Mar 25, 2020

Quickie EP 1 - Don’t Panic!

Summary: We are trying to keep it light and get some updated info out about previously recorded episodes and changes to events given the uncertainty happening in the community.

Links: Donate to ABANA

Duration: 46 minutes

EP75 - I’ve Seen Your Wife. What Kind O’ Anvil You Got? Mar 13, 2020

EP75 - I’ve Seen Your Wife. What Kind O’ Anvil You Got?

Summary: The guys talk melancholy, new tools, anvils, losing things, vice mounting strategies, and a bunch of other stuff.

*** Bonus points for anyone who can name the movie that inspired the title of this episode! 1st prize is a hug from Dave Kurdyla. Last prize is a hug from Dave Kurdyla. LOL

DM your answers to @barter_rick on Instagram

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 59 minutes

EP74 - Chuck Faught from Flame Tech Feb 28, 2020

EP74 - Chuck Faught from Flame Tech

Summary: Chuck Faught (@lucky_chuckie on Instagram) from Flame Tech (@flametech_scorpion on Instagram) comes on to discuss torch cutting and the types of things his company provides. He is a wealth of knowledge in flame cutting and schools us pretty well. We also get to hear about other cool projects of his.

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

ABANA 2020 Conference (ABANA2020.org)

Duration: 42 minutes

EP73 - Bob Menard for the ABANA 2020 Conference Feb 14, 2020

EP73 - Bob Menard for the ABANA 2020 Conference

Summary: We catch up with Uncle Bob about the ABANA 2020 Conference which is swiftly approaching. There was a TON of information discussed as well as some tips for the conference.

Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

ABANA 2020 Conference (ABANA2020.org)

Duration: 52 minutes

EP72 - Jeff Van de Walker Jan 31, 2020

EP72 - Jeff Van de Walker

Summary: The guys talk with Jeff Van de Walker (@javosironworks on Instagram) about his work, inspiration, how he made his power hammer and hydraulic press, and all the different work he does. And at the end Jesse goes intergalactic and turns into a robot!

Links:

Hydraulic Press Build

Tunnel Mill Crafts

DF in the Shop

Sponsor: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 49 minutes

EP71 - Cool Stuff is Kind of Dangerous Jan 17, 2020

Guest: Spencer from Evenheat-Kiln.com

Summary: The guys talk with Spencer from Evenheat Kiln (@evenheatkilns on Instagram) about their business and products. Then the guys discuss Rick’s new anvil.

Sponsor: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)

Duration: 49 minutes

Ep 70 - Happy New Year 2020! Jan 03, 2020

Summary:

Jesse and Rick catch back up and talk about goals and plans for 2020.

Duration: 52 minutes

EP69 - The last hurrah before the holidays! Nov 22, 2019

EP69 - The last hurrah before the holidays!

Guests:

John Erianne (@sunsetforgenj on Instagram)

Jordan Goodwin (@axe_and_anvil on Instagram)

Joey Winkler (@caffiendsforge on Instagram)

Eric Monasterio (@racerracks on Instagram)

Geoff Feder (@federknives on Instagram)

Summary:

Jesse and Rick talk with friends new and old before taking a break for the rest of the year. It was a whirlwind with Jesse and John pulling overtime to reign Rick in. Good conversation was had with all our guests and we thank them for spending their valuable time with us and sharing of themselves. What a great evening. Thank you all!

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes

EP68 - Just Say No To Crack… Nov 08, 2019

EP68 - Just Say No To Crack…

Names dropped:

Chuck Faught (@lucky_chuckie on Instagram)

Chemolene (@chemweld on Instagram)

Summary:

Jesse and Rick talk for awhile about current events and then call Dave Kurdyla to see what he’s up to and take some time to thank our sticker peeps! It was a good time.

Duration: 58 minutes

EP67 - The New England Vampire Panic Oct 25, 2019

EP67 - The New England Vampire Panic

Names dropped: Anna Koplik (@arkoplic on Instagram)

Roy Scott (@VintageAxeWorks on Instagram)

Chris Cash (@mt_phillip_metal_works on Instagram)

Legitimus Podcast (@legitimuspodcast on Instagram)

Summary: The boys talk about current and upcoming events before diving into some scary stuff that actually happened in New England from the late 1700s through the 1800s. Happy Halloween!

Duration: 48 minutes

EP66 - Quickie Episode Oct 11, 2019

Summary: The guys chit-chat about the latest bottle opener class at CMA, the Modern Forge gang at the upcoming Maker Camp, and what they’ve been up to lately. As usual there were some tangents.

Duration: 31 minutes

EP65 - Vampire Bunnies & Criminal Sheep Sep 27, 2019

EP65 - Vampire Bunnies & Criminal Sheep

Guest: Willow Zietman @WillowTheWispMetalwork on Instagram

Summary: We had a lively chat with Willow about her work, teaching, her demo for the New England Blacksmiths, and her farm.

We had some connection issues and issues with wind, etc., but we didn’t want to sacrifice the flow and continuity of the conversation by chopping up the episode too much. So, please bear with the slight imperfections in sound quality and enjoy our conversation with Willow in all its natural glory!

Duration: 53 minutes

EP64 - Maine Blacksmith: Nick Downing Sep 13, 2019

Guest: Nick Downing @DowningArts on Instagram

Summary: We hung out with Nick and talked about his work, his teaching, and lots of other stuff.

Duration: 59 minutes

EP63 - England, Feder, and Greece Aug 30, 2019

Guest: Geoff Feder @FederKnives on Instagram

Summary: Geoff Feder stops by to hang out, tell us what’s up in his world, and we talk about Jesse’s trip to England and Rick’s trip to Greece (Which we’re not even sure he went because he doesn’t remember very many details about it. Let’s face it. He can be a bit of a veg...)

Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes

EP62 - Sometimes the magic works: 40 Years a Smith with Steven Bronstein Aug 16, 2019

EP62 - Sometimes the magic works: 40 Years a Smith with Steven Bronstein

Guest: Steven Bronstein @blackthorneforge on Instagram

Summary: We check in with Steven Bronstein and see what he’s up to and what’s going on in his world.

Names Dropped:

John Switzer @blackbearforge on Instagram

Mark Aspery

Willow Zietman @willowthewispmetalwork

#150mmchallenge on Instagram

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

EP61 - The Iron Road with Brent Bailey Aug 02, 2019

Guest: Brent Bailey

@brentbaileyforge on Instagram

Summary: Brent Bailey stops by to talk about his new show coming to Vimeo, The Iron Road. As usual, we take care of business and enjoy some twists and turns along the way.

Names Dropped: Geoff Feder - @federknives on Instagram ForgingMagazine.com

Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

EP60 - Chris Cash - The man in black…smithing Jul 19, 2019

EP60 - Chris Cash - The man in black…smithing

Guest: Chris Cash @mt_phillip_metal_works on Instagram

Summary: We get to chat with Chris Cash about his metalworking journey and all the tools he buys/sells/trades.

Names Dropped:

Andrew Alexander: @blacksmithtools on Instagram

Brent Bailey @brentbaileyforge on Instagram

Aaron Cergol @cergolforge on Instagram

Jimmy Diresta @jimmydiresta on Instagram

Cliff Dufton @cjdufton on Instagram

John Erianne @sunsetforgenj on Instagram

Matt Harris @matthew_harris_studio on Instagram

Phil Kratz @philsanvilsandantiques on Instagram

Duration: 53 minutes

Ep59 - We didn't feel tardy... Jul 05, 2019

Summary: Sorry we’re late on this one. It's my (Rick) fault, but what are you going to do? Life is busy sometimes. We talk about a bunch of stuff. Enjoi!

Duration: 41 minutes

EP58 - Fred Crist - Always Learning Jun 21, 2019

Guest: Fred Crist - facristmetalsmith.com

Summary: We talk with Fred Crist about his journey in sculpture, blacksmithing, and photography and his time in the shop of Samuel Yellin.

Duration: 56 minutes

EP57 - Hammer Hoyl Jun 07, 2019

Guest: Emmit Hoyl (@hammerhoyl on Instagram)

Summary: Emmit Hoyl is a single jack rock driller from Colorado. We had a great conversation with him about his training at Hereford College of the Arts in the UK, his tool making, his rock drilling competitions, and life in general.

Links:

https://youtu.be/J-hRTsNRuGU

https://youtu.be/mWGAj_6kLpM

Sponsors: The letter “H”

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ep 56 - Ellen Durkan, Iron Maiden May 24, 2019

Guest: Ellen Durkan (@ironmaidenforge on Instagram)

Summary: We talk with Ellen about beer, her shop, her process, and her awesome fashion designs.

Sponsors: Evenheat-Kiln.com and AdirondackFolkSchool.org

Duration: 48 minutes

Ep 55 - Cliff Dufton, Spoons, and Science Stuff May 10, 2019

Guest: Cliff Dufton (@cjdufton on Instagram)

Summary: We talk about The Blacksmith’s Pub Spoon Challenge and get the low down on Cliff Dufton and his marvelous machines.

Links: Steven Bronstein (@blackthorneforge on Instagram}

Chris Cash (@mt_phillip_metal_works on Instagram)

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes

Ep 54 - Everything is possible with blacksmithing! Apr 26, 2019

Guest: Leigh Morrell (@leighmorrell on Instagram)

Summary: We share some time with Leigh Morrell, President of ABANA.

Notes: To volunteer at the ABANA 2020 Conference, contact Dana Flanders at: president@habairon.com

Links: @MorrellMetalsmiths on Instagram

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

Ep 53 - SPOON! Apr 12, 2019

Summary: We talk about The Blacksmith’s Pub Podcast Spoon Challenge inspired by the 150mm Challenge at Hereford Arts College in the UK.

Correction: Ernst Schwarzkopf’s book is _Plain and Ornamental Forging_

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 42 minutes

Ep 52 - Colleen du Pon: Dinosaur Hunter Mar 29, 2019

Guest: Colleen du Pon (@cduponartist on Instagram)

Summary: We visit with Colleen from Dorset, UK. We talk about how she got her start in smithing, her work and shop, and lots more. We also find out how she terrorizes local charitable organizations when they come to her shop. :)

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes

Ep 51 - Finishes Part Deux Mar 15, 2019

Guest: John Erianne aka Uncle Sunset (@sunsetforgenj on Instagram)

Summary: We bring John Erianne in for some more talk about finishes and find out he doesn’t like smells among other things.

We talk about the Thistle Rock Forge (@thistlerockforge on Instagram) yearly clinic in honor of @hammeredforge on March 22, 23, 24.

We talk about Rachel David’s (@__redmetal__ on instagram) show: Meta-Formation: Experiments and Rituals March 14 - July 19 at the Appalachian Center For Craft (@ttucraftcenter on Instagram).

And (spoiler alert) Rick did NOT make it to CMA because he pulled his back doing farm work and now everyone hates him and thinks he’s a liar. Take a number motherf*ckers!

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes

Ep 50 Michael J Budd - To Thine Own Self Be True! Mar 01, 2019

Guest: Michael J Budd

Summary: We had a very enjoyable and special visit with Michael Budd. Many topics were covered. Many things were said. Much fun was had by all. Get ready to hear about Johnny the Lip and Other Stories!

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 2 hours

Ep 49 - If you want to take the island, burn your boats! Feb 15, 2019

Summary: We’re re-visiting finishes for ironwork. We also call Dave Kurdyla and see what he uses for finishes. As usual, Rick runs off all over the place and Jesse has to rein him in.

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

Ep 48 - It looks like a serial killer wrote it… Feb 01, 2019

Summary: We start off discussing our sponsor, then move to Rick’s phase converter and power hammer set up, and then onto wherever the conversation wanted to go. Rick accidentally drops a spoiler near the end of the episode. And we give @dkforgeworks some grief as usual.

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 44 minutes

Ep 47 Jesse’s Got an Axe to Grind or Onward to Glory! Jan 18, 2019

Guest: None

Summary: We’re back from our winter break! And we have a special surprise. So, keep listening past the end of the show!

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Portable Forge Plans Jan 11, 2019

Ep 46 - My face is sad and I’m chewing mindlessly... Dec 07, 2018

Guest: Tom Fell (tomfell.com and @tomfellblacksmith on Instagram) Summary: We talk with Tom Fell, a blacksmith from the UK about his work and about blacksmithing in general. As usual, we run the gamut of work and personal experience and discuss a lot with regards to blacksmithing in general.

Notes: 1.) Drinks owed to Tom by Martin: 9 (10 if you count the spelling of the word. :D

2.) Tom mentioned he ran his gas burner at 30 psi, but it really gets run at 20 psi.

Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com

Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes

The Letters Episode Nov 24, 2018

Guest: None

Summary: The guys read letters from listeners and jibber jabber about a lot of different things.

Links: @mopotroyes on Instagram The vice and tool museum

Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes

Patrick Quinn and The Center for Metal Arts Nov 09, 2018

Guest: Patrick Quinn (@handforgedinvt on Instagram)

Summary: There’s some big stuff going on at The Center For Metal Arts in 2019. Get a sneak peek in this episode.

Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes

Ep 43 - Jesse James Blacksmith Oct 26, 2018

Guest: Jesse James (@thepopeofwelding on Instagram)

Summary: We talk with Jesse James about his blacksmithing, guns, knives, damascus, and working with your hands. He was a wealth of information and had incredible stories about his work. We also ﬁnd out we need better podcasting methods.

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ep 42 Shape-Shifting Lizard (Wizard?) People Oct 12, 2018

Guest: John Erianne aka Uncle Sunset (@sunsetforgenj on Instagram)

Summary: We talk to our good friend John about the New York City Maker Faire and all our friends that were there. We also have a discussion about the horrid blacksmith/welder amalgamation accounts on Instagram that try to sell you crappy t-shirts and use all your photos for click bait.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ep 41 That ﬁddler is one hell of a blacksmith! Sep 28, 2018

Guest: Ethan Harty (@ethan_harty_blacksmith on Instagram)

Summary: Ethan Harty entertains us with his ﬁddle playing and we talk smithing. You’ll enjoy this one. We promise.

Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes

Ep 40 I’m kind of sick of hearing you too… Sep 14, 2018

Guest: Victoria Patti

Summary: Jesse and Rick talk with their friend, Victoria Patti. She gets a good one in on Rick. Well played, Victoria. Well played!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ep 39 - The one where we get a new introduction… Aug 31, 2018

Guest: None

Summary: Jesse and Rick do what Jesse and Rick do.

Duration: 53 minutes

Ep 38 Q&A with Peter Braspenninx Aug 17, 2018

Guest: Peter Braspenninx

Summary: Pete answers questions from followers and listeners

Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes

Ep 37 We're Back! Aug 03, 2018

Title: We’re back!

Guest: None

Summary: The guys talk about what they’ve been up to while on break and run the gamut of topics.

Duration: 44 minutes

Ep 36 " I may or may not be drunk…" Jun 29, 2018

Title: I may or may not be drunk…

Guest: None

Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTzLhrIbbGU

Summary: We talk about the Sunset Forge Hammer-In, anvils, talk about what we’re up to, and say many thank you’s to our supporters.

Duration: 50 minutes

Ep 35 Steven Bronstein "Just Start" Jun 15, 2018

Guest: Steven Bronstein (@blackthorneforge on Facebook and Instagram)

Links: www.BlackthorneForge.com Summary: We had a pleasant and interesting conversation with Steven Bronstein of Blackthorne Forge.

Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes

Ep 34 - Rusty Gold and Zipper Burn Jun 01, 2018

Guest: Andrew Alexander (@blacksmithtools on Instagram)

Summary: We had a fun visit with Andrew and discuss his purchase of Richard Postman’s Anvil Collection from the book, Anvils in America and lots of other stuff.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ep 33 - And then there were three… May 18, 2018

Summary: General chit-chat and some discussion about various upcoming USA-based events. Duration: 38 minutes

Ep 32 Boats, Blacksmithing, and Beers May 04, 2018

Guests: Keith Mitchell @shipwrightskills on Instagram

Summary: Jesse and Rick start by catching up on current events and then talk to Keith Mitchell about his craft, his interest in blacksmithing and how he and Jesse sunk a stake anvil into a stump.

Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes

Ep 31 Jakob Faram - “Anytime I gotta put a mask on, the fun stops.” Apr 20, 2018

Guests: Jakob Faram

Summary: The guys spend some time with Jakob Faram.

Duration: 58 minutes

Ep 30 The Old Ball and Chain...Forge, that is... Apr 06, 2018

Guests: Bob Menard

Summary: Our heroes hang with the Bob Menard of Ball and Chain Forge and New England

Blacksmiths Links: www.ballandchainforge.com www.newenglandblacksmiths.org

Lucky Dragon’s Foot: https://www.youtube.com/watch=sVOx2KiYohU

Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes

Ep 29 Evan Wilson Mar 23, 2018

Guests: Evan Wilson of Mobile Loaves and Fishes

Summary: Evan Wilson from Mobile Loaves and Fishes comes on to talk about the Austin Forging Competition then the boys discuss various topics before their A.D.D. kicks in and they start making spontaneous Skype calls. Once Snarky John picks up, the after-party begins.

Links: www.mlf.org/afc2018

www.shelburnemuseum.org

Info: Austin Forging Competition 2018 April 21, 2018 9 AM to 6 PM

Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes

Ep 28 One Year Anniversary Show Mar 09, 2018

Summary: The guys talk about all sorts of stuff and have a few special guests to celebrate their one year anniversary of the podcast!

Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes

Ep 27 Slavo Cech - Metalworker to Royalty Feb 23, 2018

Summary: The guys talk to Slavo about his life and work in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. There were some technical difﬁculties but c’est la guerre!

Links:

www.saatchiart.com/slavocech

www.saatchiart.com

Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes

Ep 26 Hooked on Hooks Feb 09, 2018

Summary: The guys discuss the trace hook project inspired by Mark Aspery and much fun is had…

Links: Buy the book from Astragal Press and support your blacksmithing community and publishers that have devoted time, energy, and money to keeping our craft alive and sharing information from the past: http://www.astragalpress.com/plain_ornamental_forging.htm

Download the book for free from the Blacksmiths Association of Missouri (but seriously, if at all possible, buy your own copy at the link above: http://www.bamsite.org/ books/Plain_and_Ornamental_Forging.pdf

The next project we’re going to do is the Gate Hook on p. 58. Be sure to look at Calculating the Required Length of Stock on p 56.

Duration: 53 minutes

Ep 25 Center For Metal Arts is on the move Jan 26, 2018

Guest: Pat Quinn and Dan Neville

Summary: Pat and Dan give everyone the low-down on their shop move from Florida, New York to Johnstown, Pennsylvania and the plans they have for growing the school

Duration: 51 minutes

Ep 24 Mia Persson: Northern Light and Swedish Steel Jan 12, 2018

Guest: Mia Persson (@smia_konstsmide on Instagram)

Summary: We’ve gone global and Mia is our ﬁrst guest outside of America! We had a nice chat with Mia about her life and work in Sweden.

Names Dropped: Roy and Sarah Crumrine (@beards_and_lace on Instagram)

Duration: 34 minutes

Ep 23 The Holiday Episode Dec 08, 2017

Title: The Holiday Episode!

Guest: None

Summary: We talk about some recent fun, read some emails, answer some questions, thank everyone for an amazing year, and have a good time!

Duration: 47 minutes

Ep 22 Eric Stenzel - Living the Dream! Nov 24, 2017

Guest: Eric Stenzel (@stenzeliron on Instagram)

Summary: We talk with Eric about how he got his start, his heroes, his process, and his life.

Names Dropped: Todd Burton Dan Nauman Albert Paley Jesse James Jakob Faram Thomas Wilson

Links: https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Wilsons-Ironwork-Notebooks-Inspiration/dp/ 076435180X

Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes

Ep 21 Pete Braspenninx: To Inﬁnity and Beyond! Nov 10, 2017

Guest: Pete Braspenninx (phyreforge.com and @phyreforge on Instagram)

Summary: We talk with Pete about his approach and motivation for his work, classes he’s teaching, and just shoot the breeze.

Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

Ep 20 Brent Bailey: Have anvil and hammer. Will travel! Oct 27, 2017

Guests: Brent Bailey

Sponsors: None

Summary: We talk with Brent about his travels, experiences, and his work. We had a great conversation! (We had some connection problems. So, please bear with us.)

Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes

Ep 19 Damascus Dave Gets a Prank Call Oct 13, 2017

Title: Damascus Dave gets pranked called…

Guests: Dave Kurdyla

Sponsors: None

Summary: We discuss ﬁnishing damascus, tooling, presses, etc.

Here are some plans for coal forges, there are more pictures on Master Feed on The BuRn Network's website. We mentioned them Bob Menard (ballandchainforge.com) was kind enough to pass these on from some New England blacksmiths (newenglandblacksmiths.org) and from his own experience with a portable forge he uses. It breaks down small enough to fit into a car! So, as always, thanks for sharing of yourselves and with each other. We hope you find these plans useful.

Duration: 58 minutes

Blacksmithing Folklore, Quad State laments, and Chit Chat Sep 29, 2017

Guests: None

Sponsors: None

Summary: Rick and Jesse give updates about current projects, share some blacksmith folklore, whine about missing Quad State, and Rick goes off-topic (big surprise).

Duration: 37 minutes

Ep 17 - The Geoff Feder Show Sep 15, 2017

Guests: Geoff Feder (@federknives and @geofffeder on Instagram)

Sponsors: None

Names Dropped: Too many to list. Listen with a pencil and paper. ;)

Summary: Geoff Feder comes to chat and we all share what’s going on in our world. We barely edited this one and it has some colorful language. So, put your big girl pants on and have a laugh.

Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes

Rocky Mountain Stu: The Blacksmithing Adventures of Stuart Shirley Sep 01, 2017

Guests: Stuart Shirley (@smithinstu on Instagram)

Sponsors: None

Names Dropped: Rachel Davis (@__redmetal__ on Instagram) Monica Coyne (@mcoyneblacksmith on Instagram) John Winer, James Makely (@makelyjames on Instagram) Dakota Myers (@blackfeather_forge on Instagram) The Center for Metal Arts Crew John Erianne (@sunsetforge on Instagram) Cliff Dufton (@cjdufton on Instagram) Geoff Feder (@geofffeder on Instagram) Jim Poulmas (@jimpoulmas on Instagram) Hi-Five Doughnuts (@hiﬁvedoughnuts on Instagram)

Summary: Stu regales us with his adventures and exploits in the world of blacksmithing and metalworking.

Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes

If you can’t ﬁx it with a hammer, it’s an electrical problem Aug 18, 2017

Guests: Jim Poulmas (@jimpoulmas on Instagram)

Sponsors: None

Names Dropped: Wendel Broussard, Peter Ross, Paul Zimmermann, Heiner Zimmermann, Doug Wilson, Dereck Glaser, Pat Quinn, Dave Kurdyla, Geoff Feder, John Erianne

Summary: We talk to Jim Poulmas about his job as a blacksmith for New York City Parks and his own work as a blacksmith. Then, as usual, we just wind up yammering about all kinds of stuff.

Duration: 52 minutes

Napoleon Dynamite vs. Blacksmithing Aug 04, 2017

Guests: no guests, just Rick and Jesse shootin' the breeze

Summary: Damascus forging, Coal fuel costs vs gas, Stuart Shirley's visit to Rick's forge, anvil repairing, Quad State in Ohio, email suggestions and updates.

Length: 1 hour

Chasing Ideas and Making Weird Objects with Kevin Stanford Jul 21, 2017

Guests: Kevin Stanford (@kevzb7 on Instagram)

Sponsors: New England Blacksmiths (www.newenglandblacksmiths.org) and Age of Iron at Hancock Shaker Village (www.hancockshakervillage.org)

Summary: Jesse and Rick talk to Kevin Stanford about his art, his shop and tools, and we all have a few laughs.

Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes

Buying and Selling with Blacksmith Tool Dealer Andrew Alexander Jul 07, 2017

Guests: Andrew Alexander (@blacksmithtools on Instagram)

Sponsors: None

Summary: Jesse and Rick talk to Andrew Alexander about buying and selling tools, what his favorite tools are, how he finds them, and more.

Drinks: None.

Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes

Two Babbling Idiots Jun 23, 2017

Guests: None

Sponsors: Ball and Chain Forge (www.ballandchainforge.com)

Summary: Jesse and Rick talk to each other and make listeners feel uncomfortable. ;)

Drinks: Sierra Nevada River Rye IPA

Corona Extra

Duration: 43 minutes

Blacksmithing is Awesome! Jun 12, 2017

Title: Blacksmithing is awesome!

Guests: Jake James (www.jakejames.ca)

Sponsors: Ball and Chain Forge (www.ballandchainforge.com)

Summary: We talk with Jake James about his blacksmithing and sculpture

Drinks: You Brew Pale Ale Long Trail Citrus IPA West Sixth Amber Ale

Duration: 58 minutes

From Dance to Blacksmithing May 26, 2017

John Erianne from Sunset Forge has gifted the Blacksmith's Pub podcast a 3.25 rounding hammer to support the podcast by giving it away through a raffle on Instagram. Go to @theblacksmithspubpodcast on Instagram for details of the hammer giveaway.

Guests: Eve McClanahan (@eve_mcclanahan on Instagram)

Sponsors: None

Summary: We talk with Eve McClanahan about her smithing, dance school, and chickens. We also chat a little about the Jake James workshop where we all met. John Erianne (@sunsetforgenj) also popped in with some kind words for us and a donation.

Drinks: Tea and Coffee

Names dropped: Jake James (www.jakejames.ca) Center for Metal Arts (www.centerformetalarts.com) Luke Proctor (www.lproctorironworks.com) Kevin Stanford (@kevzb7 on Instagram) Stuart Shirley (@smithinstu on Instagram) Victoria Patti (www.ironfusiondesign.com and www.theburnnetwork.com)

Links: None Duration: 50 minutes

Ep 8 "Pigs and Prius's" May 12, 2017

Title: Pigs and Priuses

Guests: Geoff Feder (federknives.com)

Sponsors: None

Summary: We talk with Geoff Feder about his work as a sculptor, artists, and knife maker.

Drinks:

Lawson’s Beer

Coors Banquet

Peekskill’s Finest (tap water)

Names dropped:

Fred Crist (facristmetalsmith.com)

Uri Hoﬁ

Nick Rossi (nickrossiknives.com)

Nick Anger (angerknives.com)

Mia Persson (@smia_konstsmide on Instagram)

Rory May (@dirtysmith on Instagram)

John Erianne (@sunsetforge on Instagram)

Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

Ep 7 Shop and Farm Updates Apr 28, 2017

Guests: None

Sponsors: None

Summary: Shop talk, listener emails and feedback, sponsorship opportunities, and the general kookiness that always happens

Beers: We forgot to keep track.

Names dropped: Feder Knives (federknives.com)

Duration: 54 minutes

Ep #6 - Damascus Discussion with Dave Kurdyla Apr 14, 2017

Guests: Dave Kurdyla (@dkforgeworks on Instagram)

Sponsors: Southeastern Blacksmithing Association (www.sbaconference.com )

Summary: We discuss damascus, or pattern welded steel. What it is, how it’s made, and canister damascus, etc. We also talk about the inventor of white out

Beers: Westbrook Brewing - Gose

Paradox Beer Company - Osa Frambuesa aka Skully #46

Fiddlehead Brewing Company - Second Fiddle

Against The Grain Brewing Company - The Brown Note

Names dropped:

Anger Knives (@angerknives on Instagram)

Wilburn Forge (@wilburnforge on Instagram)

Alec Steele (@alecsteeleblacksmith on Instagram)

New Jersey Steel Baron (newjerseysteelbaron.com)

Kelly Cupples Steel Supply (octihunter@charter.net 2807 Butterﬁeld Rd. Yakima Wa. 98901 509-949-5231)

Links: Damascus gun barrel: https://youtu.be/fa9dlvRDuQU Duration: 1 hours 14 minutes

Ep 5 - CMA Mar 31, 2017

Guests: Pat Quinn (@handforgedinvt on Instagram)

Sponsors: Southeastern Blacksmithing Association (sbaconference.com)

Summary: We discuss Center for Metal Arts, Jesse’s bottle opener classes at CMA (6/3/17, 7/15/17, 9/16/17), smithing, teaching, learning, and other stuff.

Drinks: Cape Cod with a sand bar (salt on the glass) Dallas Point Brewing - Victory at Sea Names dropped: Center for Metal Arts (www.centerformetalarts.com)

Blacksmither Academy (www.blacksmitheracademy.com)

Duration: 57 minutes

Episode 4 - Shops Mar 17, 2017

In episode #4 Rick and Jesse are talking about their shops - how they are set up, the power, where they are, are they heated, etc.

If you have an expert knowledge of a blacksmith technique or tool and would like to join Rick and Jesse on the podcast, send them an email about your idea!

Jesse's email - jesse@jessesavageblacksmith.com

Rick's email - theblacksmithspubpodcast@gmail.com

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Ep #3 Flypresses Feb 28, 2017

Guests: