Episodes
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Ep 98 - "I'd prefer not to…" Bartleby, the Scrivener and Other Tales…
In this episode, we run the gamut on topics with limited phone batteries. Follow along as we talk about bows, cows, horses, power hammers, tongs, workflow, Jack Kerouac, and Herman Melville. You can reach as on Instagram: @JesseSavageBlacksmith and @barter_rick
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Ep 97 - Tribute to Dave Kurdyla
In this episode, we pay tribute to our friend and podcast manager and life coach, Dave Kurdyla. He was our friend and we loved him very much. We hope this episode shows that. Hold your glasses high and give a toast to Dave! Love you, Dave! Fuck you, Dave! Please check out other episodes with our...
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Ep 96 - Back in the saddle again!
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...
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Ep 95 - It sounds better than it looks…
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...
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Ep 94 - The Holiday Episode
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...
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Ep 93 - Thanksgiving Episode
We spend some time talking about family, booze, projects, anvils, smoke in the shop, and chimneys.
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Ep 92 - James Johnson - Anyang USA
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 [email protected] @james_johnson_anyang_usa on Instagram Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes
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Ep 91 - Don't call it a comeback!
Summary: It's been awhile, but we're back. Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Ep 90 - Smithin' Stu Rides Again!
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
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Ep 89 - More Steven Bronstein
Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas. Duration: 48 minutes
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Ep 89 - More Steven Bronstein
Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas. Duration: 48 minutes
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Ep 88 - A Little Shop Talk
Summary: Jesse and Rick talk a little shop and catch up on what's new. Duration: 39 minutes
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Ep 87 - Happy St. Clement's Day!
Summary: Jesse and Rick catch up after not talking for awhile. Duration: 54 minutes
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Ep 86 - Leigh Morrell for ABANA
Summary: Leigh, President of ABANA stops by to share exciting news and happenings with the organization. Duration: 45 minutes
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Blacksmith Signs, Birdhouses, and a Bow from 1969
Blacksmith Signs, Birdhouses, and a Bow from 1969 Summary: The title says it all. Duration: 40 minutes
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Luke Proctor
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
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Recurves & Belt Buckles
Recurves & Belt Buckles Summary: Jesse visited Keith (@shipwrightskills) for some pro tips. Rick bought some recurve bows. Another great conversation… Duration: 42 minutes
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EP 82 - Nails & Such
EP 82 - Nails & Such Summary: The guys talk about nails and what they've been up doing recently. Duration: 27 minutes
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EP 81 - Toby, Fire & Steel
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
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EP 80 - Jesse Gets Lathe
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...
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EP 79 - Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story
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…
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Quickie EP 5 - The Manager's Special with Dave Kurdyla
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...
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EP 78 - On The Road with Anna Koplik
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…
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Quickie EP 4 - Mr. Lucky, Alan Curboy @LuckyNailBlacksmith
Quickie EP 4 - Mr. Lucky, Alan Curboy @LuckyNailBlacksmith Summary: A full-fledged conversation with the one, the only, Lucky Nail Blacksmith! Duration: 1 hour
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Quickie EP 3 - Wooden Hammers and Sound Effects
Quickie EP 3 - Wooden Hammers and Sound Effects Summary: Another slider episode to enlighten and make you shake your head. Duration: 39 minutes
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EP 77 - Austin Handel from The Catskill Mountain Makers Camp
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:...
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Quickie EP 2 - Spring is in the Air!
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
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EP76 - Patrick Quinn of Center for Metal Arts
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...
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Quickie EP 1 - Don't Panic!
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
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EP75 - I've Seen Your Wife. What Kind O' Anvil You Got?
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…
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EP74 - Chuck Faught from Flame Tech
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…
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EP73 - Bob Menard for the ABANA 2020 Conference
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...
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EP72 - Jeff Van de Walker
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…
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EP71 - Cool Stuff is Kind of Dangerous
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
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Ep 70 - Happy New Year 2020!
Summary: Jesse and Rick catch back up and talk about goals and plans for 2020. Duration: 52 minutes
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EP69 - The last hurrah before the holidays!
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...
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EP68 - Just Say No To Crack…
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…
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EP67 - The New England Vampire Panic
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...
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EP66 - Quickie Episode
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
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EP65 - Vampire Bunnies & Criminal Sheep
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…
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EP64 - Maine Blacksmith: Nick Downing
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
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EP63 - England, Feder, and Greece
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...
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EP62 - Sometimes the magic works: 40 Years a Smith with Steven Bronstein
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...
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EP61 - The Iron Road with Brent Bailey
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...
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EP60 - Chris Cash - The man in black…smithing
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...
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Ep59 - We didn't feel tardy...
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
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EP58 - Fred Crist - Always Learning
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
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EP57 - Hammer Hoyl
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:...
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Ep 56 - Ellen Durkan, Iron Maiden
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
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Ep 55 - Cliff Dufton, Spoons, and Science Stuff
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:...