Podcast with Mike Ganotti: From Microsoft & AI to the Blacksmith’s Forge In this episode, I sit down with Mike Ganotti—an IT professional at Microsoft who’s also carving out a path in blacksmithing and bladesmithing. We talk about how he got started in tech, his role with Microsoft in artificial intelligence, and the journey that led him to swing a hammer in his free time. Mike shares insights into the tools he’s currently using, what he’s saving up for next, his current projects on the work...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Podcast with Jeff Dauterman of Warriors Way Forge In this episode, I chat with Jeff Dauterman about his journey into blacksmithing and bladesmithing, as well as his work with Warriors Way Forge. We dive into how their nonprofit organization supports veterans through hands-on metalworking, the powerful impact of forging on mental health and community-building, and their exciting partnership with Palmgren Tools. Jeff shares insights into Warrior’s Way’s mission, how they operate, and what it takes...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 76
This week I got to sit down for a chat with Ryan Brueck of GnomeHammer Forge. Ryan most well known for his hammers and he's been making a BUNCH of them in collaboration with Housemade.us recently. We talk about how he got started, his short and long term goals, why he's getting rid of his hydraulic press, and more. To find more about Ryan and what he's up to check out his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gnomehammerforge/ or his website https://gnomehammerforge.org/
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 75
I got together with my friends Michael Hoops and Joey Powell for an hour-long chat for a podcast. We cover a range of topics including induction forging, general business practices, what we're working on in the shop and how many reels we send to one another in a day (too many.) I will be doing many more video podcasts with guests in 2025, looking forward to it! To see more work from these two great blacksmiths go follow them here: Michael N Hoops (@michael.hoops_bs) • Instagram photos and videos...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 74
Episode 73 - A highly unedited recap of my experience at Quad State 2024 as a demonstrator
Sep 30, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Derek discusses how he’s preparing for the ABANA conference and what he plans to talk about and demonstrate
Jun 04, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Derek explains his ideas behind this topic and gives an update on what he’s been up to in the shop.
May 17, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 71
This episode covers several weeks and includes information about demonstrations that I’ve given and attended recently.
Dec 04, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 70
The return of the podcast. A wrapup of my recent trips to Alabama and Ohio and some talk about the Coal ironworks power hammer and induction machine.
Oct 07, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 69
A little more social media, rambling and updates from the last few weeks
Mar 27, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Recap of almost two months of blacksmith related 3d printing stuff. News on the second round of swage blocks and more general rambling. Enjoy?
Feb 04, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Shop update and the story of how the Melton Mini Swage came to be.
Dec 03, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Instagram shenanigans & catching up since July.
Sep 17, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Recap of mid summer July 2022
Sep 17, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Recap of my trip to blade show 2022
Jun 20, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 63
A recap of the last MFC Meeting as well as info on using 3D print technology for helping to learn blacksmithing and hammer control.
May 30, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Lessons learned in two years of induction forging
May 21, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Are you cheating?
May 17, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 60
I’m back! Catching up and getting back in the podcasting saddle. A chat about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to.
May 09, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Getting the MFC shop cleaned up, working on new coffee scoop ideas
Feb 18, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 58
I demonstrated the coffee scoop and gave a talk about social media and blacksmithing at the Texas blacksmith conference in La Grange, TX.
Jan 31, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 57
How learning guitar and learning blacksmithing are similar. Website updates and getting ready for the Texas blacksmith conference in La Grange, Tx January 28
Jan 20, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Just catching up from the holidays. What I’ve been up to and some things coming in the next few weeks.
Jan 10, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Quick recap of the last tire hammer build and some suggestions for increasing your sales using social media and web pages
Nov 17, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Shop talk about using technology in the blacksmith shop, a new anvil and another tire hammer.
Oct 28, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Using material with a story, catching up after hurricane Ida and a cool story about a couple of new hammers I received.
Sep 04, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Shop maintenance tasks. Induction forge problems, coffee scoops and railroad spike knife classes
Aug 17, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Catching up on the last few weeks. Talking about the process of product development in a small shop in regards to the coffee scoop project.
Jul 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 50
A short review of my weekend at Blade Show 2021 in Atlanta
Jun 13, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 49
What I’ve been up to during the end of May and into the first week of June. Laser cut bottle opener blanks and 3D printing.
Jun 03, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 48
