Keith Johnson is a custom woodworker, Youtube sensation and podcaster. I met Keith a few years ago and we became fast friends. Talented, funny and engaging. So much so, we thought about doing a podcast together a little over a year ago.I had my chance and I blew it..He’s now on the widely popular Shop Sounds Podcast. This episode was so fun, we talked about our love of radio, this-and-that and absolutely nothing. One of my favorites. 

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https://www.instagram.com/kjsawdust/

Keith's Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb60k9TqVgUxi0uL2IATxXA

Keith’s website:

http://www.keithjohnsoncww.com/

Shop Sounds Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shop-sounds-podcast/id1514814400

Shop Sounds Podcast Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/shopsoundspodcast/

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Jessie Uyeda returns to catch up on what she’s been up to in Joshua Tree. We talked about famous visitors, the role of content makers and new opportunities in the pandemic.

Talking with Jessie is always fun and we had a great time on this episode.

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https://www.instagram.com/ijessup/

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Niko Tavernise joins me for another installment of The Downward Spiral Podcast; a podcast we resurrected after 10 years. We talked about what it's like working on a film set with Covid-19 preventions. First hand reactions to the Vaccine, then we went into some weird news about butts and Genital defense classes. Perfect Downward Spiral to end 2020: totally unnecessary.

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@NikoTavernise 

And the podcast at:

@thefullblastpodcast

Here’s to a great 2021. Thank you to all for the words of support for the podcast - its been a lot of fun and there are a pile of great shows ahead. 

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If Buckingham Palace calls will Alec Steele answer the call?

Fresh off a trip back to the UK - Alec Steele joins the show and gives some insight on where his incredible drive comes from. From the early days leaving school to learn blacksmithing to starting a super successful Youtube channel with over 2.28 Million youtube subscribers Alec has done it all; even creating Alec Steele Co. a maker centric resource of tools, equipment and apparel based in Montana. We had a great chat and Alec shed some light on the behind the scenes of the whole production and which TV show he binged on during quarantine with his wife.

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https://www.instagram.com/alecsteele/

Alec Steele Co, On instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alecsteeleco/

Subscribe to Alec Steele on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=alec+steele

Alec Steele Co:

https://alecsteeleshop.com/

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How a huge Child became a Giant Bladesmith

Nick Anger (pronounced 'On-Jay) is my favorite bladesmith. His construction, composition and contrast is backed up by strong philosophic understanding of what he is doing and what he wants to do. His technical understanding is so engrained, that he transcends the execution of the build and allows himself the ability to be spontaneous like a sculptor. Letting the raw materials dictate the final form makes him the shepherd as he guides his sheep to the pasture of victory.

An exclusive conversation with Nick who was a child seeking belonging in Vermont, spent years working in Mental Health as well as a blacksmith, fabricator and a baker 'heat treating wheat'. I've been working to get him for a long time and i'm thrilled it worked out.

By all means follow him on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/angerknives/

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Mert Tansu started as a college Basketball player who switched gears to the surprise of his family and started a career as a chef in fine dining. His passion for cooking brought him from Turkey to the US and on to his final destination in Australia. The natural progression from cooking to knifemaking made him one of the most respected knifemakers among his peers. It was a great talk and we covered a lot of ground in a shortened podcast.

Follow Mert Tansu on Instagram :

https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives/

and:

https://www.instagram.com/huntervalleyblades/

listen to his podcast with Kev & Corin:

Knifemaking Down Under

https://www.instagram.com/knifemakingdownunderpodcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-kramer-on-knifemaking-downunder-we-do-our-best/id1476631954?i=1000501342318

and follow them on Facebook to join in the live recordings. its way worth it to get the interactive experience.

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Emiliano Carrillo is the Bladesmiths' Bladesmith. Respectful, mindful and determined to learn. 

Emiliano is bright, charming and very conscious of history and his own intention. As a young child playing with clay he was looking for anatomical accuracy and his completion of truth. As he grew he gained the skills to make what his mind wanted including pursuing his fascination with swords. From incorporating Bladesmithing into his college major, to smelting iron in Iceland, Emiliano has packed it in. We covered a lot of ground including his time on "Man at Arms: Art of War" and becoming the 2 time Battle Champ. It was a true pleasure.

Follow Emiliano on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sunandstarsforge/

and you can pick up some of his work here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunandstarsforge/

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Jonathan Porter & Ben Snure Join the podcast to tell Cowboy stories and and horse around.

This Black Friday Special has been in the works for months and we prevailed against technical issues and rescheduling to bring you Ben Snure and Jonathan Porter! Both working Cowboys who two told stories about all the real things that Cowboys do. I sat back and asked normal questions a city person would ask clearly. Fun stories, and emotion revolving around the love and care for animals. Find out how Ben deals with naked trespassers, Jonathan deals with beer laden burros and the ins and outs of rodeos.

I finally picked a winner for the Isotunes ear protection and we had an overall great time.

Follow Jonathan Porter of Doghouse Forge on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doghouseforge/

Buy knives from Doghouse Forge here:

https://www.doghouseforge.com/

Follow Ben Snure on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bensnure/

Buy Ben's hammers here

https://www.well-shod.com/products/snure-rounding-hammers-6231.html

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Leah Aripotch: Mother of Monsters brings the heat and complexity to a complicated world. 

Leah Aripotch is an extraordinarily talented Sculptor. Her detailed work in steel allows the viewer to shed the shackles of the craft and dive head first into the narrative. Her hyper-realistic depiction of the nature being punished by humanity begs the question: 'who is the real monster'.

This was a fun episode where we covered the despicable art world, labor intensity, and growing up on the weird peninsula of Montauk, Long Island also known as "The End".

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https://www.instagram.com/leaharipotch/

and her website:

https://www.leaharipotch.com/

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Andreas Kalani has had a harrowing voyage to be such a positive spirit in the knife making community. 

Born in Tehan after The Iranian Revolution, Andreas Kalani made his way to The United States to become an extraordinary Knife Maker, Artist and American Citizen. This episode covers a lot of ground including the Golden Kalani, and fleshes out my good friend who never gives up and has one of the most positive spirits in the knife making community.

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https://www.instagram.com/andreaskalani/

and visit his website:

https://www.andreaskalani.com/

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