The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast

The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast

A podcast with 2 blacksmiths, Jesse and Rick, talking shop and hanging out with guests, all the great things about a pub with a blacksmith frame of mind.

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The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast

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theblacksmithspub.com

Latest episode

May 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 54 - Everything is possible with blacksmithing! 26.04.2019

Guest: Leigh Morrell (@leighmorrell on Instagram)   Summary: We share some time with Leigh Morrell, President of ABANA.   Notes: To volunteer at the ABANA 2020 Conference, contact Dana Flanders at: president@habairon.com   Links: @MorrellMetalsmiths on Instagram   Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com   Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

Ep 53 - SPOON! 12.04.2019

Summary: We talk about The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast Spoon Challenge inspired by the 150mm Challenge at Hereford Arts College in the UK.   Correction: Ernst Schwarzkopf's book is _Plain and Ornamental Forging_      Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com   Duration: 42 minutes

Ep 52 - Colleen du Pon: Dinosaur Hunter 29.03.2019

Guest: Colleen du Pon (@cduponartist on Instagram)   Summary: We visit with Colleen from Dorset, UK.   We talk about how she got her start in smithing, her work and shop, and lots more.   We also find out how she terrorizes local charitable organizations when they come to her shop.   :)       Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com   Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes

Ep 51 - Finishes Part Deux 15.03.2019

Guest: John Erianne aka Uncle Sunset (@sunsetforgenj on Instagram)   Summary: We bring John Erianne in for some more talk about finishes and find out he doesn't like smells among other things.   We talk about the Thistle Rock Forge (@thistlerockforge on Instagram) yearly clinic in honor of @hammeredforge on March 22, 23, 24.   We talk about Rachel David's (@__redmetal__ on instagram) show: Meta-Fo...

Ep 50 Michael J Budd - To Thine Own Self Be True! 01.03.2019

Guest: Michael J Budd Summary: We had a very enjoyable and special visit with Michael Budd. Many topics were covered. Many things were said. Much fun was had by all. Get ready to hear about Johnny the Lip and Other Stories! Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com Duration: 2 hours

Ep 49 - If you want to take the island, burn your boats! 15.02.2019

Summary: We're re-visiting finishes for ironwork.   We also call Dave Kurdyla and see what he uses for finishes.   As usual, Rick runs off all over the place and Jesse has to rein him in.   Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com   Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

Ep 48 - It looks like a serial killer wrote it… 01.02.2019

Summary: We start off discussing our sponsor, then move to Rick's phase converter and power hammer set up, and then onto wherever the conversation wanted to go.   Rick accidentally drops a spoiler near the end of the episode.   And we give @dkforgeworks some grief as usual.   Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com   Duration: 44 minutes

Ep 47 Jesse's Got an Axe to Grind or Onward to Glory! 18.01.2019

Guest: None Summary: We're back from our winter break! And we have a special surprise. So, keep listening past the end of the show! Sponsor: Evenheat-Kiln.com   Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Portable Forge Plans 11.01.2019

 

Ep 46 - My face is sad and I'm chewing mindlessly... 07.12.2018

Guest: Tom Fell (tomfell.com and @tomfellblacksmith on Instagram) Summary: We talk with Tom Fell, a blacksmith from the UK about his work and about blacksmithing in general. As usual, we run the gamut of work and personal experience and discuss a lot with regards to blacksmithing in general. Notes: 1.) Drinks owed to Tom by Martin: 9 (10 if you count the spelling of the word. :D 2.) Tom mentioned...

The Letters Episode 24.11.2018

Guest: None Summary: The guys read letters from listeners and jibber jabber about a lot of different things. Links: @mopotroyes on Instagram The vice and tool museum Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes

Patrick Quinn and The Center for Metal Arts 09.11.2018

Guest: Patrick Quinn (@handforgedinvt on Instagram) Summary: There's some big stuff going on at The Center For Metal Arts in 2019. Get a sneak peek in this episode. Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes

Ep 43 - Jesse James Blacksmith 26.10.2018

Guest: Jesse James (@thepopeofwelding on Instagram) Summary: We talk with Jesse James about his blacksmithing, guns, knives, damascus, and working with your hands. He was a wealth of information and had incredible stories about his work. We also find out we need better podcasting methods. Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ep 42 Shape-Shifting Lizard (Wizard?) People 12.10.2018

Guest: John Erianne aka Uncle Sunset (@sunsetforgenj on Instagram) Summary: We talk to our good friend John about the New York City Maker Faire and all our friends that were there. We also have a discussion about the horrid blacksmith/welder amalgamation accounts on Instagram that try to sell you crappy t-shirts and use all your photos for click bait. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ep 41 That fiddler is one hell of a blacksmith! 28.09.2018

Guest: Ethan Harty (@ethan_harty_blacksmith on Instagram) Summary: Ethan Harty entertains us with his fiddle playing and we talk smithing. You'll enjoy this one. We promise. Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes

Ep 40 I'm kind of sick of hearing you too… 14.09.2018

Guest: Victoria Patti Summary: Jesse and Rick talk with their friend, Victoria Patti. She gets a good one in on Rick. Well played, Victoria. Well played! Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ep 39 - The one where we get a new introduction… 31.08.2018

Guest: None  Summary: Jesse and Rick do what Jesse and Rick do.  Duration: 53 minutes

Ep 38 Q&A with Peter Braspenninx 17.08.2018

Guest: Peter Braspenninx Summary: Pete answers questions from followers and listeners Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes

Ep 37 We're Back! 03.08.2018

Title: We're back! Guest: None Summary: The guys talk about what they've been up to while on break and run the gamut of topics. Duration: 44 minutes

Ep 36 " I may or may not be drunk…" 29.06.2018

Title: I may or may not be drunk… Guest: None Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTzLhrIbbGU   Summary: We talk about the Sunset Forge Hammer-In, anvils, talk about what we're up to, and say many thank you's to our supporters. Duration: 50 minutes

Ep 35 Steven Bronstein "Just Start" 15.06.2018

Guest: Steven Bronstein (@blackthorneforge on Facebook and Instagram) Links: www. BlackthorneForge.com   Summary: We had a pleasant and interesting conversation with Steven Bronstein of Blackthorne Forge. Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes

Ep 34 - Rusty Gold and Zipper Burn 01.06.2018

Guest: Andrew Alexander (@blacksmithtools on Instagram) Summary: We had a fun visit with Andrew and discuss his purchase of Richard Postman's Anvil Collection from the book, Anvils in America and lots of other stuff. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ep 33 - And then there were three… 18.05.2018

Summary: General chit-chat and some discussion about various upcoming USA-based events. Duration: 38 minutes

Ep 32 Boats, Blacksmithing, and Beers 04.05.2018

Guests: Keith Mitchell @shipwrightskills on Instagram Summary: Jesse and Rick start by catching up on current events and then talk to Keith Mitchell about his craft, his interest in blacksmithing and how he and Jesse sunk a stake anvil into a stump. Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes

Ep 31 Jakob Faram - "Anytime I gotta put a mask on, the fun stops." 20.04.2018

Guests: Jakob Faram Summary: The guys spend some time with Jakob Faram. Duration: 58 minutes

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