EP 119 with Derek Melton of Melton Forge Works and Brian Housewert of Housemade.us

Don't let the title fool you. The only battles occurring in this episode are personal struggles and we kinda go a little deep in this one.

We discuss business with blacksmithing and the mental health that surrounds operating a business. Family life and personal well being go along with much of this too.

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Music Choice

Brian - Miles Davis - So What

Lando - Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Mild Davis -

Derek - John Hartford - I'm a man of constant sorrow.