Jessica Taylor Byers is a prominent figure in the hunting community and is known for her work with the Huntin' Fool, which is a hunting membership and consulting service that provides information, guidance, and resources to hunters. Huntin' Fool provides information on hunting opportunities, access to hunting units and draw odds, gear recommendations, and hunting tactics for various species, including elk, deer, antelope, sheep, and other big game animals. They also offer personalized consulting...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
John Barklow spent over two decades in the military initially as a Navy Diver then after 9/11 as a member of a select instructor cadre teaching and developing equipment for US Special Operations troops to survive and thrive in austere mountain environments. John took his decades of experience into the civilian sector and currently develops technical hunting clothing and equipment systems as the Senior Product Manager for Sitka Gear. He also shares his hard earned knowledge across numerous platfo...
Apr 10, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Derek Wolfe is a retired American football defensive end who played in the NFL for 10 years. He won the SB 50 championship with the Denver Broncos. Throughout his career, Wolfe was known for his toughness, versatility, and ability to disrupt opposing offenses. He’s also an avid outdoorsman who just started a YouTube channel called “Wolfe Untamed”. Derek is now the co-host of The Drive on @denversportscom, and has recently been on the Joe Rogan Podcast. Want more information about Montana Knife C...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jim Miller is a professional mixed martial artist and UFC fighter known for his impressive grappling skills and toughness in the octagon. As a professional fighter, Jim Miller has a record of 32 wins, 16 losses, and one no contest, with the majority of his victories coming by submission. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has also trained in wrestling and Muay Thai. Off the mat, Jim Miller is a dedicated family man and avid outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting and fishing, and often shares ...
Mar 27, 2023•2 hr 12 min
Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL and a renowned American athlete, speaker, and writer. He is best known for his exceptional athletic abilities, particularly in skydiving and wingsuit flying, and his dedication to public service. He joined the Navy in 1995 and served for over 17 years as a SEAL. During his time in the military, he completed multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, earning numerous commendations for his bravery and leadership. After retiring from the Navy in 2013, An...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Josh Smith sits down with Sloane Brown, the Community Marketing Manager for MKC. Sloane was born and raised in west Texas. He grew up hunting and fishing, but as he got older he began spending less and less time in the outdoors as he developed a life threatening heroin addiction. After several trips to rehab and a few overdoses later, Sloane found himself recovering in the mountains of Colorado. He believes hunting and fishing played an integral part of his sobriety, and he's now turned it into ...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Josh Smith sits down with Dennis Zuck for an in depth look at what the Leader of Innovation of Sitka Gear does. This is a conversation you will not want to miss! Dennis Zuck is an avid hunter and fisherman based out of Bozeman, MT. He has an extensive history with many companies and who’s titles include : Innovation Leader at Sitka Gear / Gorewear / Viev Apparel / Sitka Arrowhead at W. L. Gore and Associates, and he is the Catagory Manager at YETI. Dennis has a wealth of information, and goes in...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Josh Smith sits down with Tyr Symank for over 3 hours. This is a conversation you will not want to miss! Tyr Symank, who also writes under the nom de guerre Charlie Martel, is an Army Special Forces veteran, contractor, and occasional writer. He enlisted shortly after dropping out of journalism school and has since deployed worldwide as a Special Forces medic, operations sergeant, analyst, sergeant major, and tourist. He is the former director of the BRCC Fund and currently heads Black Rifle’s F...
Feb 27, 2023•3 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We are excited to announce that the Josh Smith Podcast is official RE-LAUNCHING next week!
Feb 20, 2023•8 min
Will Stelter is one of most impressive people I know. His knowledge and ability is well beyond his years. Will started into knife making around the age of 11. He's now become a young star in the knife making world. Will became widely known while working with Alec Steele. Their YouTube videos get millions of views and have been a huge source of knowledge and entertainment for those interested in knife making. Check out Will's YouTube page and Instagram! Instagram: @willstelter Will Stelter Websit...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 50 min
After a long weekend of forging and grinding knives I was joined by 10 veterans to discuss the weekend we had together. Last spring we raised money through a raffle knife to help bring veterans to our shop here at Montana Knife Company. The weekend of August 21st we brought about 15 veterans to our shop to teach them how to forge and grind. I thought this may give them a hobby or distraction to use in their own lives when they are struggling with the pains of war. This podcast was recorded befor...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 46 min
This isn't your typical political conversation! Steve Daines is one of Montana's two United States Senate representatives. Instead of diving into more politics in this episode Josh and Steve talk about hunting, public, lands, and grizzly bears. It's refreshing to hear that we do actually have representatives in Washington that actually hunt, fish, and hike on our public lands. It's critical that we have representatives who actually represent our beliefs. Steve is an outdoorsman at heart. In fact...
Jun 14, 2021•38 min
Geoff Feder is an accomplished artist in multiple mediums. He has a special ability to be unique and find interesting and different ways to set his art apart from others. Geoff is incredibly talented with a hammer in his hand. In addition to sculpture and blacksmithing Geoff has become well recognized in the culinary industry. If you follow him on IG you'll see Geoff routinely working on large runs of handmade knives. He has an eye for combining different colors in his handles making them visual...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min
This podcast is by far the most intense and incredible that I've recorded to date. I had no idea about Mike's story when we sat down, but I quickly realized Mike's life has been incredible. Mike Clancy served as a Force Recon Marine for 8 years and GRS (global response staff) for 4 years. He did 13 total tours in Iraq and Afghanistan including the initial invasion into Iraq. 3 were combat tours as a Marine, and 10 were tours working for the CIA. On the podcast Mike talks about the invasion and h...
May 17, 2021•2 hr 57 min
Bert Sorin has quickly become known throughout the strength and conditioning world and the hunting community as a respected leader. As a four time All American Hammer Thrower Bert gained respect in the athletic community as a force to be reckoned with. Bert even competed in the Olympic Trials twice narrowly missing the games. After the trials he transitioned into a leading business man and innovator changing the way exercise equipment was made and used. Sorinex, started by his father Richard/Pop...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In this short solo podcast Josh talks about one of the overlooked aspects of building a business. The how to instruction is great. But how do you get that instruction? How do you get the information you need? Is it all online videos? There is no measure for how important personal face to face relationship building is when building your business. Hopefully this podcast will make you consider some ideas you haven't yet thought about. @joshsmithknives @montanaknifecompany www.montanaknifecompany.co...
Apr 20, 2021•12 min
Francesa Ritchie has become one of the best sheath makers in the world. In addition to sheaths Francesca and her husband Zach have quickly grown their company into a highly successful leather goods business. Her career started as a young girl under the eye of her Master Bladesmith father Aaron Wilburn. She quickly grew out from under her fathers shadow and now cast a huge shadow of her own in the leather world. Francesca's ability to manipulate and die leather to get whatever look she wants is i...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Master Bladesmith Harvey Dean is one of the living legends of bladesmithing today. Harvey is known for his ability to make masterpiece bowies followed up my the most detailed incredible folders. Harvey also makes amazing damascus steel. When he pairs that with his engraving, gold inlay, and attention to detail the results are stunning. Harvey is also a member of the exclusive Art Knife Invitational. Please go check out Harvey's website and his instagram! IG @harvey.dean.knives website: http://ww...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 32 min
"Die with more memories than dreams." Montanan Jeff Shapiro lives life to the fullest. As a competitive paraglider Jeff has seen more places on earth than most of us ever will. Jeff is the guy who doesn't just dream of things to do. He thinks of them and then does it! Besides paragliding around the world Jeff also is an accomplished rock climber, base jumper, pilot, and falconer. His drive to live his passion is an example for all to follow. Beside being an adventurer Jeff is a fantastic father ...
Mar 16, 2021•2 hr 25 min
Sean DeGrey is the owner of the Total Archery Challenge. He and his wife Monica put on a phenomenal event where the love of archery, family, fitness, and industry brands come together in a unique way. Whether you are an avid bowhunter, competitive shooter, or brand new shooter this event is for you. Each Total Archery event is held in a unique setting on some of the most beautiful landscapes. At these events you can see some of the newest products being offered in the outdoor world. Sean's team ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Laura Zerra talks about her life and some of the incredible things she's seen and done. Laura is an inspiration for people who decide to take the path less traveled. She's lived the "unconventional" life doing things her way. Thought the last decade Laura has stacked one adventure up against another. She's a risk taker, adventurer, and survivalist. So many people feel like they have to follow a certain path and do things like everyone else. Laura is inspiring in the fact that she has lived her l...
Mar 05, 2021•2 hr 26 min
Jack Carr is widely known as one of todays prominent authors. However Jack's path to becoming an author is different than most. Jack was a Navy SEAL serving in the middle east conflicts among other missions throughout his career. As a young man Jack loved to read and always knew he wanted to be a SEAL and an author. This April 13th Jack's newest book, The Devils Hand, will be released . Preceding this book were his previous 3 books The Terminal List , True Believer , and Savage Son . Jack uses h...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 50 min
In this solo episode Josh discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you and push you to succeed. After coming off an event in South Carolina Josh talks about how to put yourself in a position to be motivated and improve yourself no matter what industry you are in. As an American your opportunities to achieve greatness are unlimited no matter where you get your start from. Hopefully you can find some value in the message here and it pushes you to seek out like minde...
Feb 15, 2021•34 min
In this episode Joe Maynard, talks about his Army career, flying the baddest chopper on earth, depression, and knives. Joe openly talks about the struggles of adjusting to civilian life and how important it is for people to reach out for help. Aside from his accomplished service to our nation Joe talks about how he found knife making through Laura Zerra and how it saved his life. Going forward Joe now strives to help spread the power of the forge and hope to affect change in people struggling wi...
Feb 10, 2021•2 hr 22 min
In this podcast you will be inspired by a man, who at 73 years of age, lives life with incredible passion and purpose. Even though Steve is a knife maker this episode is worth listening to no matter where your interests lie. His infectious laugh, energy, and attitude make him an inspiration for all. Steve is most known for the being the father and master of powder canister damascus. In addition to being an incredible bladesmith Steve tells stories of martial arts, power lifting after 60 years of...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 58 min
In this episode Laura Zerra, Brandon Lilly, and Brandon Horoho join me for a late night B.S. session in the knife shop. After a couple days of forging in the shop, eating great food, and talking about ways we as a group can help people we sat down to share our week with you all. They may have been some whiskey involved or a little Baileys in our coffee. Hopefully this episode will make you laugh and also make you think about what you can do to make your life better and maybe someone else life be...
Jan 19, 2021•3 hr
Don Fogg is the reason we as blade smiths are here today. I truly believe Don is one of the most important figures in bladesmithing history. If you are a custom knife maker you should hear his story. What's more amazing about Don is that he would never say that about himself. He's most humble and never seeks praise or attention. But he deserves both. Don had foresight, artistic ability, and a questioning mind. Don may be most remembered for his teaching. He shared without hesitation and that sta...
Jan 19, 2021•2 hr 8 min
Welcome to the Josh Smith Show. This episode is an introduction to Josh, who he is, and what he envisions for the podcast. Josh is a master bladesmith/knife maker, dad, husband, and hunter. Check this episode out to learn a little more about Josh and his knife company, Montana Knife Company. Please rate and review each podcast. Thank you! Josh Smith @joshsmithknives www.joshsmithknives@gmail.com www.montanaknifecompany.com Instagram @montanaknifecompany @joshsmithknives...
Jan 07, 2021•38 min
Master Bladesmith Rick Dunkerley goes in depth about how he came to Montana and rose to prominence as one of the best all around knife makers in the world. Rick talks about training dogs in Air Force, outfitting, and becoming a knife maker. Rick is a member of the prestigious Art Knife Invitational, former board member of the American Bladesmith Society, has taught and numerous schools, and has been featured in many publications. Rick was also the man who taught the host, Josh Smith, how to make...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 48 min
