The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast

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

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 dear friend, Dave Kurdyla:   Ep 6   Ep 19   Ep 49   Ep 68   Quickie Ep 5   You can reach as on In...

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 meantime, you can reach as on Instagram:   @JesseSavageBlacksmith and @barter_rick

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 good taste.   If we have any listeners left, we hope all three of you enjoy this episode.   If y...

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 ensuing conversation wound up on the cutting room floor.   We try to never edit content, but sometimes i...

We spend some time talking about family, booze, projects, anvils, smoke in the shop, and chimneys.

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 USAforging@gmail.com @james_johnson_anyang_usa on Instagram   Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

Summary: It's been awhile, but we're back. Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

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

Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas. Duration: 48 minutes

Summary: We check in with Steven and see how is weathering the stormy economic seas. Duration: 48 minutes

Summary: Jesse and Rick talk a little shop and catch up on what's new. Duration: 39 minutes

Summary: Jesse and Rick catch up after not talking for awhile. Duration: 54 minutes  

Summary: Leigh, President of ABANA stops by to share exciting news and happenings with the organization. Duration: 45 minutes

Blacksmith Signs, Birdhouses, and a Bow from 1969 Summary: The title says it all. Duration: 40 minutes

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

Recurves & Belt Buckles Summary: Jesse visited Keith (@shipwrightskills) for some pro tips.   Rick bought some recurve bows.   Another great conversation… Duration: 42 minutes

EP 82 - Nails & Such Summary: The guys talk about nails and what they've been up doing recently. Duration: 27 minutes

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

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 woodworking and wood turning, etc.   It is published by Lost Art Press (lostartpress.com); a true gem of a...

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 Matt and we think you will too. Links: cloverdaleforge.com Sponsors: Evenheat Kilns ( evenheat-kiln.c...

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 phone.   Sorry.   But, we had so much fun, I'm sure we will do this again.  Let us know if you liked thi...

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: 49 minutes

Quickie EP 4 - Mr. Lucky, Alan Curboy @LuckyNailBlacksmith Summary: A full-fledged conversation with the one, the only, Lucky Nail Blacksmith! Duration: 1 hour

Quickie EP 3 - Wooden Hammers and Sound Effects Summary: Another slider episode to enlighten and make you shake your head. Duration: 39 minutes