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Full Blast
by The Makery Network
Geoff Feder a N.Y based knifemaker and sculptor talks about the trials and tribulations of doing what you love.
Episodes
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Catching up with Jesse Savage
My good friend Jesse Savage is back and we had a great time catching up. From anvils and forging to preparing for Maker Camp, we had a great time as always. Looking forward to seeing Jesse and his wife Carrie this weekend. Many thanks as always Follow Jesse on Instagram:...
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Restoring the 2000 lb. Chambersburg with Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn is the Executive Director of Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown PA, the premier institution for Forging education. I was very excited to talk about the amazing new large scale forged sculpture built during the Collaborative Sculpture Workshop, especially as its construction depended on...
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Tony Aiazzi Guides the Way!
My friend of 25 years and co-owner of Feder Knives, Tony Aiazzi joins me this week and we have a fascinating conversation about the restaurant biz. We covered a lot of ground and got a lot of perspective in running a small business in general. Tony is also the co-host of Overseasoned Podcast and…
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Kamon X Snure - Anvil Talk
My friends Ben Snure and Ben Kamon are back together on the podcast and we had a blast. It turned into Anvil Talk and it was great talking about anvils hearing both of their perspectives. Had laughs a very good hot take and reported on one disgusting weird news story. These guys are coming back…
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Remembering 9/11 - 25th Anniversary
This was a very special episode remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 2 of my closest friends. Both Eric and Henrik had different experiences that day with incredible and harrowing stories. One thing they both came to the same conclusions to was the indomitable human spirit that New…
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Sending Her Off
This episode I catch up with what’s going on including the memorial service for my sister and the gratitude I feel followed by a typical Feder Installation. Many thanks as always. All the best, Geoff Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal:...
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Karl Frentz Returns!
My guy Karl Frentz is the Digital Marketing Specialist for Tormek USA and has become a great friend. Last November Karl came to the shop and filmed an awesome short documentary about Feder Knives and Tormek. It was such an amazing process and we talked about what it took to put it all together....
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Nick Anderson: Garaging it in the Kiln
Nick Anderson of Nanda Knives is back after way too long. Nick is a blacksmith with a history as a glass Artist. 2 years ago we talked about his early days making glass objects to sell in school and how Nick wanted to incorporate glass into his knife handles. Recently he just started making glass...
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Putting the FUN in Funeral
I’m back from a little break, preparing to speak at my sister’s memorial service. I recapped all the funny and weird moments I’ve had at funerals and my approach to telling jokes in not the best conditions. Give it a listen and tell a friend. All the best, GF Follow Full Blast on Instagram and…
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Lila Get’s Triggered
My daughter Lila is back from her semester abroad in Japan! We caught up about the experience and some of the stories were hilarious and you can tell where some of her temperament comes from…haha my bad. She’s doing great and getting excited for her senior year in college. Hopefully she can relax...
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Ben Kamon Rides On!
My friend Ben Kamon is on the Mt. Rushmore of knife makers and we always have blast when he’s on. Humble, funny and insightful Ben and I talked about a lot of things from Knife Making, Parenting and if Buildings in NYC are falling down. Ben is always fantastic and can’t wait to talk him again....
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Tomer Botner Calls In!!!
I’m back from another amazing trip from Barcelona teaching a workshop with my brother Tomer Botner from Florentine Kitchen Knives. We had a fantastic time with the students as it’s a different style of class structure. Tomer called in to recap the workshop and all the aspects of making people who...
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Joshua Prince Rides Again
Josh Prince is on my MT. Rushmore of Bladesmiths and Artists. Marching to the beat of his own drum, his work evolves and it’s awesome to watch. The son of a RISD Art Professor Josh grew up in a home filled with Art making and self exploration and it’s great to see how those experiences informed…
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Ben Snure and the Trebuchet
Ben is back fresh off getting a Trebuchet. We talked about that and the future of Trebuchet Skeet Shooting possibilities, answered Japan questions from my trip and came for a landing with a few Uncle Rick stories. Ben is the man. Always fun Many thanks and talk soon. Follow Ben on IG...
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Big in Japan
This week was a recap of our trip to Tokyo to visit our daughter who’s studying abroad. It was an incredible time and a new perspective on the connection between the culture, government and city itself. The food was better than expected, people were so polite and the infrastructure supporting...
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Chris Zeppieri: The Man without Fear
Chris Zeppieri is the guy behind Make Everything Shop- a full service fabrication shop and content maker. I’ve known Chris for a while and he’s become a great friend who builds literally everything including his family! We had a great conversation about the birth of his newest addition…
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The Lego Riot of 1981
A conversation came up on Knife Talk podcast about Lego and if the world renowned company changed direction by minimizing the creativity for the user and pushed for instruction/ kit based focus. It jogged some memories of the great Lego Riot of 1981 and the violence that ensued in my first grade...
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The Butterfly Effect
This was going to be the Mother’s Day massacre but I don’t think I was ready for that smoke. I definitely had some mother’s day issues with a couple mothers very dear to me. Hopefully I can fix things. We swerved into maker talk with my experience as a latchkey kid and how it informed my forged...
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Leah Aripotch: Creature Teacher
Leah Aripotch is back! Fresh off teaching her “Conjuring Creatures” Workshop at Center for Metal Arts. We talked about what went into the class, the preparation and execution of a very well received first outing as an instructor. We told some stories including how all her tools were stolen right...
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Riley Kirkpatrick returns again!
Riley Kirkpatrick is a competition Farrier, Blacksmith and co-host of the podcast Forging Brains. He’s back and we talked more in detail about the World Championship Blacksmiths, what it takes to compete and how the show “Yellowstone” has been amazing for the farrier business. Follow Riley on...
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A Texas Odyssey with Ben Snure
I just got back from staying with Ben Snure and his family on the Texas Ranch he works on and it was an incredible time. West Texas is beautiful & wild with moments of terrifying desolation. The Snure family are incredibly resourceful, self reliant and fantastic. We ate extremely well, forged,...
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Lila’s Odyssey to Japan
My daughter Lila is doing a semester abroad in Japan and she called in to talk about it. We talked about the famous lines at JFK, the Odyssey of getting to Japan and how she’s settling in. It was so much fun touching base with her and we’ll definitely check up on her as the months go on. (I’ll…
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Jesse Savage - Pride of the Green Mountain State
My man Jesse Savage is back and we had a great conversation. Not only is Jesse a great blacksmith but he’s on a fantastic Podcast called “The Blacksmith’s Pub” with our guy Rick Barter. The last episode they talked bout the 2 year passing of our friend Dave Kurdyla. It was a great listen and in...
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Jesse Savage - Pride of the Green Mountain State
My man Jesse Savage is back and we had a great conversation. Not only is Jesse a great blacksmith but he’s on a fantastic Podcast called “The Blacksmith’s Pub” with our guy Rick Barter. The last episode they talked bout the 2 year passing of our friend Dave Kurdyla. It was a great listen and in...
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John Erianne - Pride of the Garden State
My guy John Erianne of Sunset Forge NJ is back after too long a layoff. We had a great time telling stories of our weird overlapping lives. We talked sculpture and dispelled the bad reputation New Jersey gets. And hit weird news. Follow John on IG...
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Justin Modica and the Scorpions
Justin Modica of Modica Knives is a resourceful young man. After a childhood traveling as a professional skateboarder he started a small family business and transitioned into being a great knife maker. He transformed old broken skateboard parts into knife handles, breathing new life into his past...
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Medical Self Deprecation
Fun Solo ep where I tell some weird self deprecating stories. Trying to incorporate more live interaction so follow FB on IG and I’ll give some details there. Thanks again. GF Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal…
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Josh Prince is back!
Josh Prince of @princeworksforge is back. Josh’s childhood history of being surrounded by a family of artists informed his compulsion to create art and now beautiful cutting edge knives. We talked about his history and how childhood experience informed his outlook on life and we had a great time...
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Ben Snure Returns Again!
Ben is Back with big news! Very exciting for him and you’ll have to listen to find out what it is. We covered the weird news of bone smashing and where all those World War I ordinances end up. Follow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bensnure?igsh=OGZoaTgyaTg1cHhp Follow Flat Land Forge for...
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Tinfoil Redactions
I hate conspiracy theories. But this one is hard to dispute…. This week I explore the family tree of broadcasting and think about where all these voices came from. Couple stories and fun time recording live on Instagram. Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal:...
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Great Question with Pat Quinn (ep.13)
Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back We covered a lot of ground and look forward to doing more episodes. To get your questions answered, follow the Full Blast Podcast on Instagram and DM us there. Many thanks to Pat again and as always I urge you to further your forging education…
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Everybody’s Fine!
A little clarity and looking at past things a from older eyes is wild. A new look at the movie Fight Club and why most people don’t see what the movie is all about and some strolls down memory lane. This was a fun episode I live streamed on instagram. You can follow along and interact with the…
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You’re Mad?! I’m Mad!!
Had a fun solo episode as we dig out from the snow storm. A little connection between all the podcasts I’ve hosted and stories that unite them all. This was a fun episode I live streamed on instagram. You can follow along and interact with the show there:...
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Bob Morano - Every Day is Feast Day!
Bob Morano from Everyday is Feast Day is back. Bob’s social media presence is truly one of the best things on the Internet. Thoughtful, approachable cooking content from a seasoned professional. We had a great time catching up talking about what he’s up to including his seamless transition into a...
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Always Paulie Beladino
Paulie Beladino is by far one of the best guitarists and kindest people I know. His debut solo album: “Always” is a fantastic voyage captained by a Rock & Roll junkie. I Love this album and it was such an honor to talk to Paulie to get a behind the scenes look into what it takes to write songs…
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Happy New Year with Jessie Uyeda
One of my favorite traditions is to start the new year with my friend Jessie Uyeda. She’s a super human being, maker, musician and fabulous friend. We caught up on what she’s doing with her brother Ben’s various projects and vented a little. Great way to start the new year. Many thanks Jessie!...
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Fingal Ferguson’s Full Blast Christmas Rides Again!
The King is back! Fingal Ferguson closes out 2025 and we had a blast talking about his new short documentary, Holiday traditions and our last meal on earth! Many thanks to everyone for their support and great cheer! Thanks to my sponsors for all the support and thanks to my guy Craig Lockwood for...
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My Sister Remembered Part 2
I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming messages about the passing of my sister 4 months ago it meant a lot more than you realize. I thought I’d give a little update about her sculpture exhibition we went to, and one of the most humbling honors that was presented to me. Jenny’s website:...
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Holiday Time with Ben Kamon!
Ben Kamon is one of the best bladesmiths in the world and he’s back. We barely talked about knives and tore through the holidays, culinary misuse of knives, a lot of right angle grinder crime and the future of theft provention. Ben is the man and it’s always fun having him. Thanks again- GF…
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Surprise Call-in from Lila
This Week we had a few technical issues and I had to abandon an interview and do an emergency Solo show. And I had the fun Idea to call my daughter Lila who’s finishing up her semester at college and I caught her while she was taking a break from studying for finals. It was so much fun and it...
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The Black Friday Special with Carly Jenkins
Carly Jenkins is the Marketing Manager of Damasteel, one of the top names in pattern welded stainless steel in the world. We had a great time talking about the Damasteel Chef Invitational, business, the Blue Jays and all sorts of fun things. Many thanks to CJ for making the effort! All the best…
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Ben Snure Knows His Worth!
Ben is back and we caught up on his trip from New Orleans, family stuff, and finished things off with a pile of weird news. I think Ben and I are going into the exotic funeral business… Margarita machines decked with bunting and more…. Follow Ben on IG:...
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2025 NYC Marathon: A Love Letter
This Episode is the conclusion to my midlife crisis…. for now. I talked about running the 2025 TCI New York City Marathon, the event and undertaking- the highs, lows and the incredible nature of the citizens of NYC. If you have a preconceived notion of New York City, chances are you’ve been had....
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The Halloween Special with Leah Aripoch
Leah Aripotch is back for a fun Halloween Special. We covered a lot of ground. From the Louvre Heist and what Leah is looking for a right angle grinder, to almost getting hit by lightning, monsters and of course halloween stories. Leah rules and I’m looking forward to hearing about her up coming...
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Fox River Blades- Jaden Schubert Returns!!
My guy Jaden Schubert of Fox River Blades is back. Jaden has incredible character, good nature and a can do attitude that is hard to beat. We had a great time catching up about work, our mutual love of Menard’s in Wisconsin and we even hit up some weird news. Always great talking with Jaden.…
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Outward Bound
This week was a catch up week where I gave the rundown of the past month plus all the things going on and how this Marathon training is grinding me to a pulp. It veered off into the funny story of me going to Outward Bound as a teenager and how my expectations crashed into a juvenile delinquency...
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Great Question with Pat Quinn (ep.12)
Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back to answer your forging questions! Listener Questions have been really great and Pat takes a lot of time to give thoughtful and insightful answers. We covered a lot of ground and look forward to doing more episodes monthly. To get your questions...
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Riley Kirkpatrick Returns!
Riley Kirkpatrick is back from the wilderness of the PNW! A super skilled Farrier, Blacksmith, Bladesmith Podcaster and maker of things we had a great time catching up, telling stories and talking weird wilderness news with an incredible family secret that Riley has. (Probably not a secret, but…
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Keith Johnson Plays the Young Man’s Game
My man Keith Johnson of @Kjsawdust is back. Amazing furniture maker and Walnut savant is back! And guess what? We didn’t discuss work at all. We just talked and told stories and had no mention of wood steel or anything like that. - Keith is the Man and a lot of fun to hang out with. Many thanks…
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Onur Caglar Returns!!
Onur Caglar of @diesineveryfilm is back. Veteran, MMA Fighter, Content Creator, Knife maker, Grappler and marathon enthusiast / Onlyfans Model hasn’t a moment to lose. We had a great time talking about the world, his busy life and just yammering on. I love Onur’s videos, attitude about discipline...
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Geoff Feder a N.Y based knifemaker and sculptor talks about the trials and tribulations of doing what you love.
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