Forge Side Chat
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Forge Side Chat is a podcast hosted by two hosers from The Great White North, Canada, eh!
Focusing on metal work, Nick Verbree (old soldier tool works) and Lando Novak (abstract_blacksmith) sit down every couple weeks to chat with makers from home and abroad.
With a loose interview style, these hosers help you hear trials and tribulations on success, failure, and everything that fell in between.
And don't forget to keep your stick on the ice eh!
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Episodes
E35 - Paul Kindrat of Kindrat Forge and Tool, Telkwa, BC
April 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBGood Day Eh! The newest episode of Forge Side Chat is ready for download! This week we chatted with Paul Kindrat of Telwka, British Columbia, Canada Paul has been making hammers and axes amongst other tools such as tongs with pretty much a self taught skill set. We dive into this and a few other great topics that you can really pick up some excellent info from. Of course we stay on par with our #1 rating as Canada's best Comedy Blacksmithing Show with some great laughs. As always we d...
E34 - Steve Dupras of Dupras Metal Works, Winnipeg, MB
March 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBOn this weeks episode the hosers sit down with a local gent, @stevedupras Steve has been playing with steel for a few years now and has really moved his way up in the forging world recently with his pattern welded steel, mosaic patterns and as well he is making a ton of hand tools for other blacksmiths. That doesn't even touch on the knives he makes. We get a little deep on some things with this episode along the lines of mental health. A good thing to keep in check especially if you're lik...
E33 - Patrick McIvor of The Dancing Scott Forge, Falkland, British Columbia
March 19, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 187 MBThis week the hosers had Patrick McIvor from @dancing_scot_forge sit down for a chat. It was a beauty of a chat for sure eh bud. Give it a listen on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sorry no shoutout tags this week cause I'm on holidays right now and the shred is too good. I'll get it down when I'm back. Lando Edit for the shout outs* @hammer_whisperer @fortyhillsforge @frontstepforge @housemade.us @butlerbuilt.us @lesforgesdemontreal @papa_hache_axe @cloverdaleforge @historic_...
E32 - Robert Dent or Axcadmy, Toronto, ON
March 12, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 203 MBThis week on Forge Side Chat the hosers sit down with Robert Dent, the man behind Axcadmy. Axcadmy is a business in the city of Toronto Ontario that runs classes on ax making for people of all skill levels. As young as 13 years old can attend a class and in one day learn the techniques needed to make an ax. Not only do they get to learn how to make an ax but they get to walk away with that very ax they learnt on. With the assistance of @tobydruce the workshop has developed into an amazing bu...
E31 - Nick Welsh of Twisted Steel, Red Deer AB.
March 05, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 207 MBNew episode is available for download and its a good one. This week the hosers sit down with Nick Welsh of @twistedsteel505 l in Red Deer Alberta. Nick's shop specializes in knife making classes where people can take a one day course that teaches them how to make a knife. Nick has a good knack for business and there are a few good tips to pick up on in this episode. Shout outs this week @thak_ironworks @nexusgrinders @jvbknivescanada @storchknives @brenx_blacksmithing @ironsunsetforge ...
E30 - Shaun Cunningham of Front Step Forge - Edmonton, AB
February 26, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 193 MBThis weeks episode is up and ready for download. We sat down with Shawn Cunningham of Front Step Forge the other night and chatted about his life as a blacksmith and how he got to where he is. Shawn has been blacksmithing out of Edmonton Alberta full time for the last 30 years! The man has the knowledge we all want to soak up. So kick back and get your note pads out kids cause this was another great forge side chat. So many shout outs on this episode I'll see if I can get them all down. @f...
E24!!! - John Little of East-Over, NS
February 19, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 217 MBWe're finally releasing the 2 - 4! We were waiting for Canadian blacksmithing OG, John Little and Nancy Little to have this one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
E24!!! - John Little or East-Over, NS
February 19, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 217 MBWe're finally releasing the 2 - 4! We were waiting for Canadian blacksmithing OG, John Little and Nancy Little to have this one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
E24!!! - John Little of East-Dover, NS
February 19, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 217 MBThis weeks episode was a special one. We sat down with what many consider to be the godfather of blacksmithing in Canada. John Little and his wife Nancy took time out of their evening to sit down with us and chat blacksmithing. One day after their 50th wedding anniversary yet! We spoke about how John got into the craft. The wheres and the whens. We could have easily sat down with these two for hours more. lots of great advice and tips in this episode so make sure you chalk up for this one! ...
E28 - Jacco Van De Bruinhorst, JVBKnives, Langton, ON
February 12, 2022 15:54 - 2 hours - 197 MBThe next episode is live! On this episode the hosers sit down with another Ontario bladesmith, Jacco Van De Bruinhorst @jvbknivescanada Starting blacksmithing at 12 years of age, Jacco has honed his skills and has created a shop where he outputs amazing damascus knives and mono steel marvels. This weeks shout outs go to @countrycustomfab @vollman_forges @nathanbutcher Help support the podcast and order one of our super awesome stickers. Slap that beauty on your tool box or power hamme...
E27 - Pedro Bedard of Red River Valley Forge, Manitoba
February 05, 2022 06:47 - 1 hour - 204 MBOn this episode the hosers sit down with another Manitoba local, Pedro Bedard @red_river_valley_forge Pedro is one of THE blacksmiths in Manitoba. Ask anyone about blacksmithing in the area and his name is bound to come up. Top it off with the fact that he is one heck of a conversationalist and you get a most excellent episode of what is already Canada's number one comedy podcast about blacksmithing and knife making. We hit all sorts of areas with blacksmithing on this one as Pedro has done ...
E27 - Pedro Berard of Red River Valley Forge, Manitoba
February 05, 2022 06:47 - 1 hour - 204 MBThis week, the hosers have a forge side chat with Pedro Berard of Red River Valley Forge, Manitoba. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
E26 - Chris Spilak of Artfully Crooked Creations, Winnipeg, MB
January 29, 2022 20:22 - 2 hours - 252 MBEpisode 4 brings to the table Chris Spilak of Winnipeg, MB. Chris is a friend of Justin's, but has also been a blacksmith for 20 years now. We talk to Chris about a really cool project he took on for the government here in Winnipeg at the legislative building. we also dive into a few other subjects with him throughout the episode so make sure to tune in and pick up some blacksmith knowledge. We also have a surprise drop in this week from Ryan Chadbourne. Shout out to @samtownsbladesmith ...
E25 - Alicia Butty, Toronto, ON
January 23, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 201 MBThis week on Forge Side Chat we chatted with the amazing @canadian_welder_girl , Alicia Butty. This girl is absolutely killing the instagram game by showing the world what she can do behind the welding helmet as well as what she does with the mask off. Her metal art business has her busy making all sorts of different welded art. She speaks about design and meeting customers requests. Remember failure is an option. Learn and move on. Sometimes you loose a bit, but did you really? We dive i...
E23 - Paul Reimer of Cranbrook, BC
January 15, 2022 16:23 - 2 hours - 229 MBEpisode 2 of season 2 is now up and available for download. This episode had Paul Reimer join us for a chat about blacksmithing and his life long career in the art. Paul has a lot of interesting things to say in this episode that can really open your eyes to what it is we deal with when we decide we are going to run our own blacksmith business. from engineering to anvils to picking cherries this episode covers a ton of awesome content. Who the heck welds a bunch of anvils together to make a t...
E22 - 2 Hoseheads
January 08, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 211 MBA new season is upon us. While we didnt start this venture at the dawn of the new year, we are considering this season 2. If you have followed us for long enough now you will know that Justin and Lando have been at this game for more than just the podcast. In fact, all of this started as @manitoba_smiths and has grown from there. With the onset of Covid we had to find a new way to bring content to our group. ManIron was our first event held by the Manitoba Blacksmith Guild and we decided to k...
E21 - The 12 Hosers of Christmas
January 03, 2022 23:44 - 3 hours - 192 MBIt was the night before New Years and there were many beers... The hosers chat with: Rob Bonifacio, Max Ceron, Rachel Bohnet, Mike Jones, Chris Green, Guylaine Cyr, Chris Spilak, Kevin Lesoski, Steve Cornelsen.
E20 - David Kasprick of Red Cod Forge, Nanoose Bay, BC
December 26, 2021 05:21 - 2 hours - 187 MBEpisode 20 is available for download! This week the by's sit down with David Kasprick of Red Cod Forge located in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island, BC. David has been playing with metal for a heck of a long time now so his knowledge with how it moves and what to do with it is vastly deep. His take on blacksmithing is an interesting one and well worth tuning in to hear what he has to say about acquiring the skills needed to become a blacksmith. You will also hear us talk about different aspects...
E19 - Tyler Dies of Tyler Dies Forge & Fab. Humboldt, Sask
December 18, 2021 15:23 - 2 hours - 247 MBEpisode 19 is up and ready for download on all the podcasting platforms. This week we sat down with Tyler Dies of Humbolt Saskatchewan. Tyler has been an enthusiast in the artist blacksmith game for a couple of years now and his perseverance and talent really show in his work. He's taken the right steps in getting education under his belt through classes and demos through his local group the SBA. Tyler tells us about some amazing tools in his shop and how he utilizes it all. Make sure to ...
E18 - Shane Stackpole of Stackpole Ironworks, Ottawa Valley, On
December 12, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 189 MBEpisode 18 is up and ready for download on all the podcasting platforms! This week we sat down with Shane Stackpole of Stackpole Ironworks. Shane is an ex military turned artist blacksmith in the last couple of years. Over those couple of years he has continued to produce some amazing quality in his craftsmanship. We talk on all sorts of levels of his work, shop, and some mental health chat is in there as well. Lots of great hints a tips in this episode so make sure you download, rate and gi...
E17 - Rachel Bohnet of Country Custom Fabrication, Kamloops, BC
December 04, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 171 MBThere's a new episode out and its pretty dang good. This week the hosers from Forge Side Chat had @countrycustomfab Rachel Bohnet on the show. Rachel is a metal fabricator out of Kamloops BC that started her journey into metal sculpture at a young age with welding. We go over how she made her way down the path of deciding to run her own business and being successful at it. How she landed a role on a pretty awesome tv series also comes up as does a small run down on a bunch of the tools she us...
Tony Woodland of Woodland Iron, St.John, NB
November 27, 2021 15:58 - 2 hours - 196 MBThe hosers go East to chat with Working Hands Podcast host, Tony Woodland. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
E16 - Tony Woodland of Woodland Iron, St.John, NB.
November 27, 2021 15:58 - 2 hours - 196 MBThe hosers go East to chat with Working Hands Podcast host, Tony Woodland. Tony Woodland of the @workinghandspodcast joined us this week for a forge side chat. Tony is hard at work making a good hobby for himself with blacksmithing. With a very smart approach to the craft Tony is building his shop space up and collecting the tooling he needs in order to make this happen. Like so many he runs into the issue of working with his neighbours to ensure that he can maintain a hobby that wont have...
E16 - Tony Woodland of Woodland Iron, St.John, NB
November 27, 2021 15:58 - 2 hours - 196 MBThe hosers go East to chat with Working Hands Podcast host, Tony Woodland. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
E15 - Benoit Laurent of Stewart Mountain Forge, Victoria BC
November 20, 2021 15:42 - 2 hours - 208 MBThe two hosers, Justin and Lando have a Forge Side Chat with Benoit Laurent of Stewart Mountain Forge of Victoria BC. Benoit has the background story we all wish we had. Enthralled at a young age, Benoit found his self taking such a strong interest in the craft that he packed his bags and headed across the pond for some journeyman experience. The young man has now secured himself a awesome contract with one of our local favourites, @princess_auto Benoit now resides on the beauty of Vancouve...
EP14 - Darcy Quapp of Prairie Forge and Axe, Lethbridge, Alberta
November 13, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 204 MBThe two hosers get to chat with Darcy Quapp of Prairie Forge and Axe of Lethbridge, Alberta. This week we had Darcy Quapp from Alberta on the show with us to talk about his extensive knowledge on historical tomahawks and pipe axes. Darcy has been studying traditional work for a long time now which means this episode is chalk full of great info. Darcy also has a pretty keen sense of humour which is something that we always welcome on the show. So many people have reached out recently to let us...
EP13 - Jeremy Goertz of Simple Little Life, Strathmore, Alberta
November 06, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 222 MBThe two hosers, Lando and Justin have a chat with Jeremy Goertz of Simple Little Life. We had Jeremy from Simple Little Life on the show this week. We may or may not have gone off track a few times, but in the long run the interview is another great one. Some really good info packed into this slightly extended episode. What can we do when we got a guy like Jeremy on the line, eh. Sincerely want to thank everyone for taking time to listen to the show. What an honour to know we are on your rad...
EP12 - Rick Marchand of Wildertools, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
October 30, 2021 13:58 - 2 hours - 226 MBThe hosers go East to have a sit down with Rick Marchand of Wilderknives. This week we sat down with Rick Marchand of Wildertools. Located in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada Rick has been at the forefront of the Canadian knife making scene for quite some time now. Studying under Waley Hayes during the time he resided in Ontario. Rick works with all sorts of mediums and thus makes almost everything he does with his own hands. Leather, wood, ferrous and non ferrous metals. This guy is busy as he...
EP11. Christropher Frostad of Frosty Forge, Cochrane, Alberta
October 23, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 224 MBThe hosers talk about Chris' blacksmith experience, including the making of non-knife damascus objects. WARNING! DISCOUNT CODES CONTAINED IN SHOW! This week we sat down with Christopher Frostad. Chris is a full time smith at Manuka forge and also operates a side business as a Smith working from that same location. Chris has worked with a multitude of different blacksmithing aspects and drops some really interesting stories with some re...
Mike Jones of Mike Jones Knife and Tool, Quesnel BC
October 16, 2021 14:28 - 2 hours - 227 MBThe two hosers have a chat with Mike Jones of Quesnel, BC. EPISODE 10! This episode was a another super fun recording with a gent from British Columbia by the name of Mike Jones. Mike has some amazing stories and I feel as though our 2 hour chat barely scraped the surface it is still packed full of some amazing info and of course laughs. Dropping October 16th make sure you check you favourite podcast platform for the episode asap!. Don't forget to take a second to give us a r...
Ethan Harty of Alberta & Mark Ling of Texas
October 09, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 232 MBTwo members of the illustrious Chain Gang hang out with the Two Hosers and discuss their lives as young but notable blacksmiths. Of course we talk about tools and what's going on in the shop and just life in general. Ethan tells a story about his massive steam hammer he brought up from the states during his second chain gang tour and how it almost ended up not making it home with him. Dang kid. Lol. Mark then goes on to tell us about the straw that broke the camels back. Actually it's n...
Ethan Harty of Alberta & Mark Link of Texas
October 09, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 232 MBTwo members of the illustrious Chain Gang hang out with the Two Hosers and discuss their lives as young but notable blacksmiths. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
Jeremy Yelle of Yelle Cultlery, Sherbrooke Quebec
October 02, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 188 MBThe hosers finally break into the province of Quebec. They drink some maple syrup and get chatty with Jeremy Yelle of Sherbrooke Quebec. Jeremy has a fricken hosehead experience he tells us all about and then Lando decides he better one up his smarts and tells a story that could have gone much much worse. Shop safety was a big one in this episode. Jeremy is moving to a new big shop so we talk about that a bunch meanwhile Justin pulls out his hair because he is trying to figure out his shop a...
Graeson Fehr of Fehr Forgeworks, Winnipeg, Manitoba
September 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe hosers chat with local Winnipeg bladesmith, Graeson Fehr of Fehr Forgeworks. Graeson goes into detail about his new worker space at North Forge in Winnipeg Manitoba. North Forge is considered one of North America's largest maker spaces and Graeson has his shop set up within their facility now. While he can't forge there he explains how he manages to get around that and still prosper as a knifemaker. Listening to this young man speak of his journey in knife making is very encouraging....
Sandra Dunn of Two Smiths, Kitchener, On.
September 14, 2021 12:52 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe two hosers, Justin and Lando, interview Sandra Dunn, artist blacksmith of Two Smiths from Kitchener, Ontario. Sandra is the main operator of Two Smiths. She goes into a bit of detail as to how the business came to be and where it is now. With two others in the shop fabricating and hosting classes with her she has quite the business on her hands. She is no stranger in the Blacksmith community as you will hear with the work she did on a massive collaboration in Belgium. A shout out to o...
Nick Tobin of Pickle Kutterz, Edmundston (NB)
September 07, 2021 23:57 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe hosers sit down with Nick Tobin of New Brunswick to talk about his journey towards blacksmithing and bladesmithing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/message
Nick Tobin of Pickle Kutterz, Clair (NB)
September 07, 2021 23:57 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe hosers sit down with Nick Tobin of New Brunswick to talk about his journey towards blacksmithing and bladesmithing. What can we say about our good friend Tokin Tobin? The guys a beast. And handsome to boot. Listen to what got Nick started in this game. The why's and how's and a couple who's too.
Casey Valensky of Lynn Valley Forge, North Vancouver
August 26, 2021 14:38 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThe hosers of Forge Side Chat talk with Casey Valensky of Lynn Valley Forge of North Vancouver. Although Casey has only been a knife maker for a few years, his work already shows levels of mastery. What brought him on this journey? Listen and find out.
Miran ElBakyan, Artist Blacksmith of Vancouver
August 22, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMiran ElBakyan tells his amazing story of escaping from Armenia with his parents, to learning blacksmithing in Isreal and then moving to Canada to enjoy the pleasant Vancouver winter.
Chris Green of Black Cat Metal, Calgary
August 18, 2021 22:28 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBMake sure your note pads are out as Lando and Justin sit down to chat with Chris Green of Black Cat Metal. In this episode we discuss some of the finer details of being a knife maker in Calgary where you will find Chris creating some of the highest quality blades within the Great White North, aka Canada eh. Chris speaks about the hows and whys of his business, some of his treasure hunting travels(travelling for tools) and how a young apprentice has made their way into his shop recently. ...
Jake James - The Blacksmith, Vancouver Island
August 18, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBLando and Justin call up Jake to discuss some of the finer details of being an artist blacksmith in Canada.