Best Derek Lamoureux Podcasts (2024)

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EP 125 Collin Hayworth of Hayworth Handmade 2:05:52

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Episode 125 with Collin Hayworth of Hayworth Handmade in Spring, Texas This episode we sit down with Collin to discuss his endeavor in knife making. Like many others Collin found his interest in knives through the hit TV show Forged in Fire. He then followed the path of YouTube University to gain the ability to make some pretty sweet blades. Collin…

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EP 123 Lisa Huth of MetalicArt 2:20:39

7d ago2:20:39

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EP 123 with Lisa Huth of MetalicArt in Castlegar B.C. CanadaBack to the Great White North for this one folks. This week we bring Lisa on the show to chat artistic blacksmithing. Lisa has been at this game for a good amount of time now. Not only has she gained skills and tools for amazing art, her reputation in the community is that of an amazing ar…

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EP 122 Rayan Downing of Dismal Creations 2:24:38

14d ago2:24:38

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Episode 122 with Rayan Downing of Dismal Creations in Dismal, Tennessee, USAThis episode brings to you Rayan Down , a knife maker with a great story on smithing and life. We get deep as usual on a lot of topics including process, shop and some insights on the things we've seen. Good chance you'll pick something up and if you do we'd love to hear fr…

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EP 121 Shane Kribernegg of Friday Forge 1:34:39

26d ago1:34:39

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Episode 121 with Shane Kribernegg of Friday Forge in Twin Lakes, BC, CanadaWelcome back to the Great White North ladies and gents. This week I (Lando) sat down with Shane to hear about how his journey into blacksmithing began at a very early age, but it took some push to get him interested in what his dad had already been doing for years. Shane's f…

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EP 120 Andrew Cirtwell of Deer Run Forge 2:22:11

1M ago2:22:11

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EP 120 with Andrew Cirtwell of Deer Run Forge in Burlington, Ontario, Canada eh!Finally! Another episode unleashed to the public. This one took a while to get out, but it's a good one. We talk all sorts of blacksmithing, business and life. Andrew is definitely a gent we enjoyed chatting with and of course the love between Nick and Lando(weird to pu…

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EP 119 Derek Melton vs Brian Housewert 1:44:25

2M ago1:44:25

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EP 119 with Derek Melton of Melton Forge Works and Brian Housewert of Housemade.usDon't let the title fool you. The only battles occurring in this episode are personal struggles and we kinda go a little deep in this one. We discuss business with blacksmithing and the mental health that surrounds operating a business. Family life and personal well b…

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EP 118 David Walker of Fire Iron Forge 1:59:24

2M ago1:59:24

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Episode 118 David Walker of Fire Iron Forge in Rathdrum, Idaho.Another great episode with a very solid gent. David is on the Abana board and this has a ton of insight as to how Abana works. We get into what is going to be happening at the 50th anniversary coming up this June. David is one of the people responsible for organizing the team forging ev…

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Episode 117 Samuel Welch of Whitefish Custom Iron 1:48:45

2M ago1:48:45

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Episode 117 with Samuel Welch, Artist Blacksmith of Whitefish Custom Iron in Whitefish, Montana.@whitefishcustomironLando(@abstract_blacksmith abstract_blacksmith) and @oldsoldiertoolworks (Nick Verbree) sit down with Samuel and chat about how Samuel has moved into a full time business. Some insights on processes towards becoming an established bla…

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EP 116 Ryan and Sharky 1:44:29

3M ago1:44:29

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Episode 116 with Ryan Coakley of Ryan Chadbourne Knives and Sharky from Flying Shark Knives.This is a bit of a different one folks. Rather than our usual interview style we just winged a convo. And it brewed up some really great content. I may or may not get extremely deep on a few topics so strap on them seat belts and go for a rip bud. This one i…

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EP 115 Michael Budd of County Sligo, Ireland 2:08:47

3M ago2:08:47

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Episode 115 Michael J Budd from County Sligo in Ireland.Welcome back ladies and gents. A Christmas break was well needed and we are finally back to releasing some more gold for your earlobes. This episode was recorded back in December as we began to embark on the Christmas season. Michael has been a fan of the show since day one and we have chatted…

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Ep 114 Steve Does Japan 2:26:03

5M ago2:26:03

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Episode 114 Steve Does Japan with Steve Cornelsen of Bad Llama Forge cohoated by special guest Rick Marchand of Wilder Tools Steve resides in a suburb of Toronto known as Caledon. He has been there almost his entire life, but has always had a fascination with the Eastern world. This has recently taken him on a world travel with his partner to Japan…

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Ep 113. Brian Hinnenkamp and Dennis Tyrell 2:13:07

5M ago2:13:07

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Ep 113. Brian Hinnenkamp of Tortuga Bladeworks in Seattle, Washington, USA. With Dennis Tyrell of Tyrell Knifeworks as guest co hostComin in hot!This episode was something else people. Sitting down with two of the big dogs in the knife game. Both these gents are guys we are all looking up too. Was literally right before recording that I was chattin…

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Ep 112 Matt Smith of Smitty Tut Designs in Mesa, Arizona 1:53:44

5M ago1:53:44

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Episode 112 with Matt Smith of Smitty Tut Designs in Mesa Arizona Who is Smitty Tut? Matt Smith ladies and gentlemen. This man has been making props for the last thirteen years now. Shields and big gnarly looking swords have been hot on his market, but things got real about a year ago. Matt entered the fantasy challenge alongside some other well kn…

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Ep 111 Marcus McCoy of Troll Cunning Forge in Washington USA 2:10:36

6M ago2:10:36

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Episode 111 with Marcus McCoy of @trollcunningforge in the beauty state of Washington(almost Canada eh)Marcus and I have been buddies on the socials for a few years and one thing really sticks out about this guy. His work lies in the occult world! Its got a dark and sinister look yet whimsicle and daring to the beholder. His knowledge in the occult…

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Ep 110 Leah Aripotch - Sculpture Extraordinaire! 1:56:40

6M ago1:56:40

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Ep 110 Leah Aripotch Metal Artist/Sculpture in Oakland, California, USAOh you betcha! Down south once again to relax with our friend Leah Aripotch in Oakland, California. Leah's been playing with metal since 2008 and has graced the world with her amazing art talents creating life like bugs and monsters from metal. Although we dont talk about it thi…

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Ep 109 Craig Henshaw of Henshaw Blades in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada 1:50:05

6M ago1:50:05

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Ep 109 Craig Henshaw of Henshaw Blades in Muskoka, Ontario, CanadaWe're back up in the great white north again, eh! This time, Welschy of @twistedsteel505 and myself, Lando @abstractblacksmith sit down with retired school teacher turned bladesmit, Craig Henshaw. Craig tells us how he studied with David Robertson and as well at The Center for Metal …

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Ep 108 Clark Taplin of Clark Iron Forge in Franklin, Tennessee 2:40:28

6M ago2:40:28

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Episode 108 Clark Taplin of Clark Iron Forge in Franklin, Tennessee Good day, y'all!This week, we bring Clark Taplin to the show. Many of you in the blacksmithing world have probably heard of Clark and may also have had the pleasure of using one of his forges or presses. Clark is no stranger to working with metal, so it should be no surprise we wan…

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Ep 107 Ellen Durkan of Iron Maiden Forge 1:27:24

7M ago1:27:24

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Ep 107 with Ellen Durkan of Iron Maiden Forge in Wilmington, DelawareLadies and gentleman please stand up for the amazing Ellen Durkan!!This ladie pushes blacksmithing inna direction like no one else. I personally put her work next to the likes of someone like Peter Braspenix. Ellen has brought metal art into the fashion world in a most amazing way…

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Ep 106 Celeste Flores of Clay and Steel 2:01:45

7M ago2:01:45

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Ep 106 with Celeste Flores of Clay and Steel in San Fransisco Bay AreaThis week, we(actually just Lando again) sit down with Celeste and discuss her passion in creating metal sculpture. Celeste has been at this game for 16 years now with heavy ties to the California Blacksmith Association. Teaching at the crucible with some really well-known smiths…

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Ep 105 David Graham Metal Sculpture 2:06:38

7M ago2:06:38

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Ep 105 David Graham Metal Sculpture of Simply Forged in Victoria, Australia This week, we sit down with David to hear his story on the life of a metal sculpting blacksmith. This man has been at this game for 26 years now!! He's seen a lot in his time and has created some absolute master piece sculptures. His shop is stocked in the manner we all wis…

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Ep 104 Sam Wandishin of Ross Peak Steelworks in Bozeman, Montana, USA 2:39:37

8M ago2:39:37

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Ep 104 Sam Wandishin of @Ross.Peak.Steelworks in Bozeman, Montana, USAYep, back South we go. Not to far this time as Montana shares the border with the Great White North. For many its a ski town. For Sam it is home. It was also home to Alec Steele for a few years and the Alec Steele Co. where Sam found himself employed. Sam, like many, had an inter…

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Ep 103 Rowdy Turner of Block Chain Blacksmithing in Gainsville, Florida, USA 1:32:45

8M ago1:32:45

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Ep 103 with Rowdy Turner of Block Chain Blacksmithing in Gainsville, Florida, USAYeah, ok, so we did it again. Actually, another solo host episode as I head south of the 59 and touched based with a knifemaker in Florida. Rowdy had actually reached out to me in interest of being on the cast. After a quick conversation, it became very clear how dedic…

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Ep 102 Ethan Koch of Blazing Ember Forge in Missouri USA 2:05:16

8M ago2:05:16

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Episode 102 with Ethan Koch of Blazing Ember Forge in Missouri USAThis week I sit down solo with Ethan Koch. At 22 year old gent from Missouri that is specializing in artistic blacksmithing. Ethan has been running things as a business since he was 18. As youll hear in the show, Ethan questions that move as he moves forward. He puts in a lot of work…

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EP 101 Brian Housewert and Business in the workshop 1:25:16

8M ago1:25:16

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Episode 101!Business in the Workshop with @housemade.us Coming at yah from the beautiful State of Florida in the USA!It doesn't get much better than this folks. If you dont know who Brian is then take off and pull your head outta the sand hoser. This man perspires inspiration and we chat all that plus more on this one!Don't hesitate to reach out an…

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Ep 100 Timothy Dyck in Alberta, Canada 2:11:16

9M ago2:11:16

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Episode 100!! Timothy Dyck in Alberta, CanadaWhat an episode people! Timothy lays it all out in this one. Get the behind the scene story on how this guy has grown to be a successful blacksmith and youtuber. His life has been something to write a book about and we get the deets here! CanIron XIII just took place in Fergus and was a success as always…

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Ep 99 Mark Pearce of Mystic Forge in Big Hill Country, Alberta, Canada 1:02:01

9M ago1:02:01

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Episode 99 Mark Pearce of Mystic Forge in Big Hill Country, Alberta, CanadaMark Pearce ladies and gentlemen. Enough said! Ok. Ill tell more. This man has been involved in blacksmithing since a young age and worked under some amazing smiths as he grew his skills under the hammer. Life took him into professional sports and he was 1st round draft pick…

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Ep 98 Jeri Sparshu of Thistle Rock Forge on Salt Spring Island, BC 1:40:32

9M ago1:40:32

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Episode 98 with Jeri Sparshu of Thistle Rock Forge. Located on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Jeri has a long history of blacksmithing that originated in farrier work. To this day he still does farrier work but has become focused on architectural and artistic blacksmithing. He has also delved into the world of making tools for tools that mak…

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Ep 97 Alex Norton of Valhalla Ironworks in BFNW, Tasmanai 2:02:13

9M ago2:02:13

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Episode 97 with Alex Norton of Valhalla Ironworks in Tasmania.Thats right! Alex Norton back on with the boys at Forge Side Chat. This time Lando and Welschy sit down to discuss blacksmith life with Alex. Many of you may remember Alex from the very beginning of Forge Side Chat. Before it was an actual podcast! Yep! We have over 30 recordings we did …

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Ep 96 Nicole Coenen The Wood Chopper of Canada eh! 1:55:07

10M ago1:55:07

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Episode 96 with Nicole Coenen. Youtube and social media extraordinaire. This girl has absolutely exploded on the internet and just, so happens her main deal is axes. To top it off she has actually made a few axes now. Studying with Jerry at on salt spring island and Rob from VIBA has given her an amazing start in the craft. She is located in the lo…

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Ep 95 Matthew Harris of Matthew Harris Studio in Perryville, Maryland, USA 1:35:11

10M ago1:35:11

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Episode 95 Matthew Harris of Matthew Harris Studio in Perryville, Maryland, USAOnce again we dip below the border for a chat with someone many are familiar with in the blacksmithing world. Matthew Harris is by no means new to the scene. This man has put in relentless hours into this craft and his efforts show in his work. We chat business and get t…

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EP 94 Jesus Marquez of Mexashop1 in Rio Rancho , New Mexico, USA 1:53:25

10M ago1:53:25

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Episode 94 with Jesus Marquez of Mexashop1 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USAThats right. We went south of the border once again. This time we talk vises. No not our bad habits. Vises as in bench vises. This man is the collector of collectors and boy oh boy can he tell you a lot about vices. Do not hesitate to follow this gent on instagram. He s extrem…

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Ep 93 Peter La Paix of La Paix Knife and Tool in Hamilton, Nova Scotia, Canada 2:23:00

10M ago2:23:00

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Episode 93 Peter La Paix of La Paix Knife and Tool in Hamilton, Nova Scotia, CanadaPeter La Paix ladies and gentleman. This man has been on our radar for too long now. A long awaited chat with a Canadian Blacksmith that has will turn heads with his work. Hammers, tongs, knives. This guy literally does it all. He even supplies Maritimeknifesupply.ca…

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Ep 92 Joseph Plant of J.Plant Knives in Bellville, Ontario, Canada 2:32:20

11M ago2:32:20

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EP 92 with Joesph Plant of J.Plant Knives in Bellville OntarioJoseph has been making knives or about 4 years now. He has proven to be a quick learner and dedicated craftsman. Joey and Nick met recently as bith had enrolled in a veterans assistance program. Nick foind himself very interested in Joeys life as the man is a man of all men kinda guy. Hu…

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Ep 91 Lyle Jensen of Loki's Forge in Homestead Alberta 1:43:40

11M ago1:43:40

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Episode 91 with Lyle Jensen of Lokis Forge in Nobleford, AlbertaLyle is a long time dabbler in the knife world. Playing with different super steels and making his own stabilized burl is just part of his side hustle. He is also producing Noble Wax for protecting his wood products all the while working a full time gig in the agriculture world. The gu…

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Ep 90 Jose "Pep" Gomez of Lost Arts Forge in New Mexico 4:25:14

12M ago4:25:14

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Episode 90 Jose "Pep" Gomez of Lost Arts Forge in Los Cruzas New MexicoThis has been a long awaited episode. Pep and i have been chatting for quite sometime now and through his busy schedule and mine we finally found a day to work. This guy literally does it all. His machine shop is something to drool over. His forge fall right in line with that as…

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Ep 89 Joel Davey of Adamas Forge in New Castle, Australia 3:07:31

12M ago3:07:31

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Episode 89 with Joel Davey of Adamas Forge in New Castle, Australia. Once again we bring on a guest from outside The Great White North. Joel is making some really amazing knives in the land down under. How he came to be our guest on the show can be found with in the show itself. It was a bit of a hot mess this time around. Sorry for the delay on re…

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Ep 88 Jeremy Balbaugh of 419 Forging in Toledo, Ohio, USA 2:18:34

1y ago2:18:34

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Episode 88 with Jeremy Balbaugh of 419 Forging in Toledo, Ohio ,USAYes thats right. We dipped south of the border once again. This time it kinda came outta nowhere as Jeremy slipped in through dm's about his hydraulic press that he is currently building. Another super fun episode. Thanks Jeremy!Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you t…

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Ep 87 Eric Gindlesperger of EGIronworks in Squamish BC Canada 1:41:48

1y ago1:41:48

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Ep 87 is available for download on all your favorite platforms. Eric Gindlesperger of @egironworks in Squamish, BC, Canada This week the hosers sat down with Eric to discuss his work and background in the blacksmithing world. Eric has some big shoes to fill in the blacksmithing world as his father Larry Gindlesperger was a very well known smith in …

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Ep 86 with Timothy Mitchell of The International Wootz Society 1:59:55

1y ago1:59:55

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Episode 86 with Timothy MitchellThis weeks guest joins us all the way from the land down under. Timothy is an advocate for metalurgy in the knife making world. Working with renowned bladesmiths and meatalurgists from around the world, Timothy has helped create the @international_wootz_society Sit back and liatwn to us chat about his involvent in th…

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Ep 85 Kyle Metzloff and Ric Furrer 3:31:11

1y ago3:31:11

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Episode 85 with Kyle Metzloff and Ric Furrer Kyle can be found at @drwootz and Ric can be found athttps://www.facebook.com/RicFurrer?mibextid=ZbWKwLThese two gentlemen have been putting in the time and effort to help establish a foundational knowledge of wootz production. Some really deep science goes down between the two and their involvement with…

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Ep 84 Jason Duguay of Whiskey Delta Metalworx in Kenora Ontario Canada 2:55:25

1y ago2:55:25

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Episode 84 with Jason Duguay of @whiskeydeltametalworx out of Kenora, Ontario, Canada Jason joins us at Forge Side Chat a someone within our closer cirlce of blacksmiths. Jason and I(Lando) have spoken many times and have attended a tong making class together at @cloverdaleforge Jason hasnt been at this very long, but you would never know by lookin…

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Episode 83 Shane Gagne of Gagne Knives in Sarnia Ontario Canada 2:57:33

1y ago2:57:33

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Episode 83 Shane Gagne of @gagneknives in Sarnia OntarioShane joins us once again and this time we get the full story. Back a few months ago we did the new maker series and it became very apparent that Shane isnt your typical beginner. This guy is obsessed and it shows. We talk all sorts of shop stuff in this one. Hope you all enjoy and get some gr…

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EP 82 Carter Kenny of Bleeding Hand Customs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 2:40:09

1y ago2:40:09

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EP 82 Carter Kenny of Bleeding Hand Customs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada eh!Welcome to another episode yah hosers. This week we sat down with Carter Kenny and discussed his work and what got him into it. The conversation went all over the place as per usual. Ever heard of someone dragging all their blacksmith equipment down a flight of stairs so they…

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Ep 81 Paul Krzyszkowski aka Toronto Blacksmith out of Kent Region, Ontario, Canada 1:43:36

1y ago1:43:36

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Ep 81 Paul Krzyszkowski @toronto_blacksmithOut of KentRegion, Ontario, CanadaThis week, Lando Novak @abstract_blacksmith and Nick Welsh @twistedsteel505 sat down with Paul of Toronto Blacksmith to discuss his talent in the axe making world. We learn that Paul had a young entrance to entrepreneurship while in trades school. This guy is a one man sho…

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Ep 80 Jen Phillips of Metal Monkey Design Co in Saskatchewan, Canada 2:04:32

1y ago2:04:32

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Ep 80 Jen Phillips @officialjenphillips of Metal Monkey Design Co in Saskatchewan, CanadaThis week, Lando Novak @abstract_blacksmith and Nick Welsh @twistedsteel505 sat down with Jen to discuss her path in the metal art world. Jen has recently been making a name for herself with metal sculpture. She has won 1st place in the Artistic and Design cate…

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Ep 79 Jeremy Michaluk of JmForgeLab in Quesnel BC Canada 2:16:26

1y ago2:16:26

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Ep 79 with Jeremy Michaluk of @jmstuf in Quesnel, BC, CanadaThis episode Nick Welsh of @twistedsteel505 and myself(Lando @abstract_blacksmith )sat down with Jeremy to discuss how he has found his passion for knife making and artistic blacksmithing. Jeremy is fairly new into this and recently moved to Quesnel to work on his dream. Like many of us, h…

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Ep 78 Mark Krause The Hammer Whisperer out of Oregon, USA 2:15:51

1y ago2:15:51

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Ep 78 with Mark Krause @hammer_whispererout of Oregon, USAThis episode we sat down with Mark to discuss power hammers, dies, machining, welding, business and life. The information in this guys head is something I'm sure many of us wish we could just plug into and download. Mark has been hot on my list as one of the most influential blacksmiths out …

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Ep 77 Avery Goltz of Blood Hound Iron Works in Caledon, Ontario, Canada 1:31:11

1y ago1:31:11

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Ep 77 with Avery Goltz of Blood Hound Ironworks in Caledon, Ontario, CanadaAvery runs a full time blacksmithing gig making knives and artistic pieces all the while sustaining a life through gardening and livestock. Avery and I have a pretty chill convo about life and blacksmithing. Hope you all enjoy the solo host thing. Also if you wanna be super …

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Ep 76 Jesse Lambert of JD Custom Knives in Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada 2:30:23

1y ago2:30:23

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Ep 76 with Jesse Lambert of JD Custom Knives in Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada. We finally arrived getting this one out. Yes I know it's late, computers can suck. But onwards we go and the chat with Jesse takes us on a journey. Some super deep convo goes down which honestly was not expected at all considering Jesse stepped up to the plate l…

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Ep 75. Season 3 A New Year 2:03:41

1+ y ago2:03:41

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Season 3 begins!Episode 75 rolls out with some previous guests joining us. Hear what @mikejonesknifeandtool and @woodlandiron have been up to in the last year as well as what they have in plan. We also chat with @rainydayforge for a bit as well as a bit of banter between Lando and NickAlso if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...Check o…

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