The Coal Cast

We're covering a historical blacksmithing feat that helped shape the American dream. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Giveaway winners and the biblical origins of Blacksmithing and metalwork COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Episode 100 is here COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Spooky blacksmithing stories that might have you questioning the superstitial status of your forge COALIRON.COM Music provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're covering the happenings at the 2026 CBA Spring Conference, the 2026 NOB Hammer-In, and a bit more discussion about hammer-ins and events in general for the blacksmithing community. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

There’s a weight that only protectors carry. The kind that doesn’t go away when the mission ends. For some, it fades. For others, it becomes a forge. Dire Pacific was born in that forge. Founded by former Navy SEAL, Seth Lopez Dire Pacific is the intersection of precision, purpose, and edge. DIREPACIFIC.COM COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

David Baker is known around the world for several reasons- one of which is being a fantastic person. We're excited to have David on the Coal Cast today to talk about his journey and some excited upcoming adventures! COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We've got Greg Kountz back on the podcast today talking about some new projects and new skills he's picking up in the forge! COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're reviewing some of the major 2026 blacksmithing events happening around the US!COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're answering questions from the internet and giving some advice about starting out in blacksmithing. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're answering some questions and giving some updates with what's going on here at Coal Iron WorksCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Inventory systems might be the silent killer of small businesses to keep track of parts, products, and costs all at once while the machines keep using materials and producing parts. It's a complex job which is why we've got our best guy on the case. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Things are heating up in the shop with a second big delivery coming in. The new dueling HAAS VF4 SS CNC machines means a lot of new work for the Coal Crew. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're grilling our greenest and coolest cucumbers on the Coal Cast today and learning more about what makes our friends Haiden and Corbin tick. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're doing some vision casting for the future of Coal Iron Works. What will we do? What could we make? Where will we go? COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We've got our friend and co-worker Haiden Sherer on the Coal Cast today to talk about his experience and involvement within the blacksmithing community. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

The Coal Cast Podcast is happy to have Nathan is back on the Pod today with some heavy questions and new insights with his new role as a self-employed blacksmith. FARMSMITHCO.COMCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Chris is a farmer, blacksmith, a major nerd, and also one of our very favorite people. Chris is an excellent example to look to when looking to better your community. Chris serves as a board member for his local forge group, invests in his education, and shares his time and resources without hesitation. Join us in enjoying some Christopher Yackee today! COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music...

Induction forging is pushing the envelope of blacksmithing tech and modern shop function in today's world. While not a new technology, it has only just recently began it's exodus into the lives and shops of the weekend warrior. Its accessibility has revolutionized the processes and lives of countless blacksmiths across the world- and with accessibility, comes controversy. Lots of opinions...

Induction forging is pushing the envelope of blacksmithing tech and modern shop function in today's world. While not a new technology, it has only just recently began it's exodus into the lives and shops of the weekend warrior. Its accessibility has revolutionized the processes and lives of countless blacksmiths across the world- and with accessibility, comes controversy. Lots of opinions...

Jerm is the better half of our Nigel Baker in the shop. She's been a major supporter of Nigel, of Coal, and of others in the community by getting involved, wanting to learn, and overall just being a wonderful person to have around. Today she's bringing us some insight into her role as a mother, a creative, and as a partner to Nigel. COALIRON.COM Music provided by Chillhop Music - https://c...

Jonah Conrad put on an AMAZING demo for this years A. Davis Hammer-In. We're excited to get to share it with you! Check out Jonah and his work atCONRADBLACKSMITHING.COMCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Leah Aripotch put on an AMAZING demo for this years A. Davis Hammer-In. We're excited to get to share it with you! Check out Leah and her work atLEAHARIPOTCH.COMCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

We're joined by the amazing talents Leah Aripotch, Jonah Conrad, and Nathan Brandt LIVE at the 2025 A. Davis Hammer-In after *most* of the chaotic day 1 shenanigans have wrapped up. We hear about some of our demonstrators, their passions, and also some clarifying news for the Brandt family and their new endeavor within FARM SMITH. Enjoy this 3 piece interview and explore our guests through the...

Paul Elkins has joined us in Indiana for our annual Andy Davis Hammer-In and to help @dirtsteel forge out a damascus billet for a very special sword. Check out this newly full-time knife makers story! COALIRON.COM Music provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred