Full Blast

Don Nguyen is one of the most well regarded knife makers in the United States. The lines, style and execution defines Don's very recognizable work. We talk about his love of car design and his time in Engineering school on a formula 1 student race club where he became the project manager for the team. How did his time there inform his current direction and methodology to become a knife maker t...

Set Photographer to the Stars and my old podcast partner arrives to bring me to tears and set me straight! Niko Tavernise is the Hollywood Set Photographer who has taken the still shots on films like: Joker, the John Wick movies, Spiderman 2, The Irishman, The Post, Moonrise K ingdom and Black Swan to name a few. Before his rocket ship career took off he and I had a dopey podcast about 10 years ag...

Tyler Bell is a unique young man who works for an Aerospace company as a problem solver-and in his spare time is a Youtuber where his focus is split between trying to solve a problem of a direct nature, like how to put toothpaste back in a tube, and designing furniture. His enthusiasm is infectious and his methods are approachable. Based on the materials & techniques he uses you can see he&#39...

In this episode, I’m all alone after losing John & Cliff’s audio! I recount the funny crazed cook-off with one of the best chef’s in America: Charlie Palmer! Plus my self-sabotage and wriggling out of humiliation when real perspective hits. Don’t worry- I know what I’m doing.  I’m also doing a giveaway with this week’s sponsor Isotunes! Listen to the episode for details!  Follow: @chefcharliep...

Adam Balkovic has had a life of self-determination. One foot in front of the other, Adam made choices that led him to be the Owner & Head Knifemaker at BiltSharp MFG with his Awesome wife Jackie. He is one of the most talented people in Knifemaking whose knives combine elegance of form, contrast of color and excellence of execution. It wasn't easy in the beginning....just ask Sister Edward...

The early days leading up to Alex Pole being one of the United Kingdom's premier blacksmiths was turbulent to say the least. From a child watching his mother make jewelry in the kitchen, to traveling the world as blacksmith and metalworker, Alex packed in a life or two. Now he runs a successful forge specializing in Kitchen utensils, classes and sometimes an Axe or 2. I had a great time listen...

Brett Mcafee (@skullandspade13 on instagram) has had an adventurous life so far. From his upbringing in Kansas to his first circle of Hell in Las Vegas and on to a 4 month circle of Hell filming a reality show traveling through the southern hemisphere- Brett has made it through with plenty of more circles of Hell to go! He embodies an adventurous hero joining crews, seeing the world and giving it...

Jeremy Spake (@jspake on instagram) is a great friend I met a few years ago at The Blade Show in Atlanta. He has become someone I admire for his purity of focus and execution. Everything his does he is very deliberate, calculated and held under the scrutiny of his own high expectations. As with most makers, it all comes from somewhere and Jeremy's story is filled with rock bands, Hollywood ani...

Chris Cash's first 18 years of of life was moving from one military base to another with no roots, limited childhood memories or possessions. He is building an empire with his two hands, a smile on his face and the determination for success. A blacksmith and sculptor he's building a huge facility for hammer-ins & meet ups, creating ties with the best in the field, and talks to most of...

Steven House AKA @Moonshinemetalworks is a Blacksmith and podcaster on the international sensation called "Fools with Tools" (@Fwtpodcast on Instagram) He joins the show and tells his tale of being a miserable IT worker who found a new life as a blacksmith working for Alex Pole, the UK's best Blacksmith shop (@Alexpoleironwork). They discuss the Hospitality business, world weirdness an...

Cliff Dufton (@cjdufton on Instagram) is an accomplished welder, fabricator, blacksmith and toolmaker that has a unique history. We talk about his youth and growing up with an engineer father who cant sit still, his multiple day jobs and his drive to constantly innovate and evolve his work. Never totally satisfied Cliff does have a couple hours a week for "Dick Around Time" with the the gr...

Jonathan Porter (@doghouseforge on Instagram) is one of my heroes in business and is a great friend. A Boy Scout from Florida led out west to work a cattle and horse ranch, JP learned how find satisfaction from hard work and how to help the welfare of horses, their owners and possibly himself. Visit DogHouse Forge https://www.doghouseforge.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

John Erianne (@sunsetforgenj on Instagram) returns to pinch hit for a guest, What's so overwelming? The origin of "Karens", Awful restaurant stories and general jaw flapping. This was a fun, relaxed episode for me, with zero helpfulness and one hammer question was kind of answered. Perfect . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

Jesse Savage (@Jessesavageblacksmith on instagram) joins the show and tells of his obsession with family history and what led him from Poetry to Blacksmithing. Jesse is a wealth of information and is truly one of the best people I know. We joke around and answer some questions too. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charleston's own Quintin Middleton (@middletonmadeknives on Instagram) Is the total package; Craftsman, entrepreneur and family man. Truly a visionary in the new generation of knifemakers, Quintin has a vision on where he wants his business to go and he's manifesting it. Quintin talks about his start, his rise in the culinary knife world with real conversation about his struggles, faith, a...

Craig Lockwood (@craiglockwood / @chopknives on instagram) has been manifesting his ideas since he was young. Whether it was building computers and being on the ground floor of App development, to starting a knife business and podcast network (@makerynetwork on instagram), Craig has seen it through. He is the definition of a maker. Having an idea, adding technique and delivering the finished proje...

Bladesmith Jared Thatcher (@Boothillblades on Instagram) has led a life of leadership and service. from childhood acting & Military service to running a farm (@threedaughtersfarm on Instagram) with his wife Kylee (@boothillkitchen on Instagram) and now Political power?! There seems to be extra hours in the day for them because I got tired hearing about it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Ben Snure (@bensnure on Instagram) comes from a long line of Ranchers and cowboys. He currently runs a ranch in Texas where he also forges beautiful hammers you can get at Well-shod.com in this episode ben talks about the realities of cattle ranching, self-reliance and he came out ahead after being on Forged In Fire. This was a fun episode and Ben is an extraordinary person. Advertising Inquiries:...

Jessie Uyeda (@ijessup on instagram) is a maker, Youtuber and glorious sponge of learning. Geoff and Jessie dive into her past in the service industry and how it shaped the person she is now. We discover exactly why she and her 3 siblings are so talented and play the first ever "Self Deprecation Tank" Game. Where you pick your 5 worst Youtube comments and go head to head with your opponent...

John and Geoff traipse though an Indian village with boneless armed men, Geoff talked to his kid about the dangers of drug use by telling a fun drug story. And they answer your dilemmas and questions! John Erianne is an incredible sculptor, blacksmith and hammer maker, Follow him on instagram at @sunsetforgenj Follow and interact with the show on instagram- @thefullblastpodcast leave your dilemmas...

Jamie Montgomery (@fieldesk on instagram) is Geoff's College room mate, best man and champion of art, design and style. The guys catch up and discuss everything from body sounds, relationships & complimentary Urologists. At the end is a terrifying toilet tale from their friend DLC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is the last of Geoff's humilations for a while as he addresses what he thinks is the reason he doesn't like the show's theme song. And our first listener interaction is a harrowing tale from Damascus Dave. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff talks covid, TV shows, childhood sports and lots more. 90% rant, 10% jokes. *This show contains nuts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Feder hosts his one man show and explains the origin of the phrase 'Full Blast'. Best said in a French accent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy