Explore every episode of the podcast The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast
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| Ep 96 - Back in the saddle again! | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:58:32 | |
Well, if you thought the wait was long between episodes 94 and 95, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Episode 96 is out and after only 2 years and 3 months! We appreciate all who have stuck with us and the new listeners too. We hope you like this episode and we hope to do more as we get time. In the meantime, you can reach as on Instagram: @JesseSavageBlacksmith and @barter_rick | |||
| Ep 95 - It sounds better than it looks… | 09 Dec 2022 | 01:14:24 | |
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 | 16 Dec 2021 | 01:08:03 | |
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 | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:58:40 | |
We spend some time talking about family, booze, projects, anvils, smoke in the shop, and chimneys. | |||
| Ep 92 - James Johnson - Anyang USA | 09 Nov 2021 | 01:07:58 | |
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: @james_johnson_anyang_usa on Instagram
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes | |||
| Ep 91 - Don’t call it a comeback! | 29 Oct 2021 | 01:05:38 | |
Summary: It’s been awhile, but we’re back. Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes | |||
| Ep 90 - Smithin’ Stu Rides Again! | 05 Mar 2021 | 01:14:39 | |
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 | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:47:21 | |
Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas. Duration: 48 minutes | |||
| Ep 88 - A Little Shop Talk | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:38:54 | |
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! | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:53:27 | |
Summary: Jesse and Rick catch up after not talking for awhile. Duration: 54 minutes
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| Ep 86 - Leigh Morrell for ABANA | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:44:26 | |
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 | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:40:41 | |
Blacksmith Signs, Birdhouses, and a Bow from 1969 Summary: The title says it all. Duration: 40 minutes | |||
| Luke Proctor | 05 Jun 2020 | 00:56:36 | |
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 | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:42:12 | |
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 | 26 May 2020 | 00:26:26 | |
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 | 22 May 2020 | 01:03:56 | |
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 | 12 May 2020 | 01:06:47 | |
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 | 08 May 2020 | 01:04:56 | |
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 | 27 Apr 2020 | 01:05:02 | |
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 | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:48:50 | |
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 | 21 Apr 2020 | 01:06:11 | |
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 | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:38:48 | |
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 | 10 Apr 2020 | 00:31:36 | |
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! | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:25:13 | |
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 | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:59:20 | |
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/ Pennsylvania Regional Meet at Center for Metal Arts
Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)
Duration: 59 minutes | |||
| Quickie EP 1 - Don’t Panic! | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:45:32 | |
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? | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:58:43 | |
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 | 28 Feb 2020 | 00:41:54 | |
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 | 14 Feb 2020 | 00:52:15 | |
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 | 31 Jan 2020 | 00:48:51 | |
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:
Sponsor: Evenheat Kilns (evenheat-kiln.com)
Duration: 49 minutes | |||
| EP71 - Cool Stuff is Kind of Dangerous | 17 Jan 2020 | 00:49:12 | |
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! | 03 Jan 2020 | 00:51:28 | |
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! | 22 Nov 2019 | 01:49:26 | |
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… | 08 Nov 2019 | 00:58:01 | |
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 | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:48:19 | |
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 | 11 Oct 2019 | 00:31:32 | |
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 | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:52:27 | |
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 | 13 Sep 2019 | 00:59:27 | |
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 | 30 Aug 2019 | 01:11:16 | |
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 | 16 Aug 2019 | 01:14:51 | |
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 | 02 Aug 2019 | 01:08:12 | |
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 | 19 Jul 2019 | 00:52:56 | |
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... | 05 Jul 2019 | 00:41:19 | |
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 | 21 Jun 2019 | 00:56:19 | |
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 | 07 Jun 2019 | 01:20:18 | |
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:
Sponsors: The letter “H”
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes | |||
| Ep 56 - Ellen Durkan, Iron Maiden | 24 May 2019 | 00:47:31 | |
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 | 10 May 2019 | 01:21:57 | |
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! | 26 Apr 2019 | 01:09:05 | |
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! | 12 Apr 2019 | 00:42:08 | |
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 | 29 Mar 2019 | 01:02:28 | |
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 | |||