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Join us for an exclusive interview with Brenden Murrin. Brenden is an incredibly skilled bladesmith and runs a successful business person. all at a very young age. he shares his secrets and we poke fun at the imperial system and gush about our new shops. This episode is extra fun so don't miss itPodcast insatagram: @youngmakerspodcastMy personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelBrenden's instagram: @ironridgeforgecustoms

We return to your regularly scheduled podcast with a fantastic interview between up and coming bladesmith Mael Missier and myself. we discuss the value of a good grinder, how dry it is in the winter, and I share some big news. you won't want to miss this one folks!Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelMael's Instagram: @missier_bladewoks

This one is real quick, I just want to share a motivational message with you all. Come back next week for your regularly scheduled programming.Thank you to Isotunes for sponsoring this episodehttps://isotunes.com/

Join us for a really great interview with the multi-talented Sam Smith! This guy does it all, from pottery to blacksmithing, welding to woodworking, just a great young maker. We talk about production, power hammers and business, so don't miss out!Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelSam's Instagram; @samuel..cp.smith

Just me talking about a few things I've been thinking about a lot lately. Something a little different, but I'd love to hear you're thoughts @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram.

In this extra quiet (you will have to crank up the volume) business packed episode, I talk to ex-young maker - turned successful business owner, Ben Greenberg of Greenberg Woods. Ben sells stabilized and raw wood to a prestigious lineup of customers, and he lets you in on a few of his "secrets". we talk wood finishing, customer service, and managing a business through school. this guy is a real expert, so dont miss out.p.s. you might want to take notes on this one.Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelBen's Instagram: @greenberg_woodsBen's website: http://greenbergwoods.com/

Join us for another episode, this time I am joined by Jesse Hu of Hu Handmade Knives! we get down to some more technical aspects of bladesmithing, and talk about sharpening, full vs hidden tang, and creating a business. Jesse shares some great knowledge and its a great time as always!Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelJonahs's Instagram: @hu_handmadeknivesour inspiration for the week@kyleroyerknives @cheyenneweiljewlery

Our guest this week is a rarity in the knife world. A young female knife maker! Join us for an interview with Karis Fisher, we talk about development and finding gloves that fit. We also discuss what it's like to have a talented knife maker as a parent. It's a blast as always!Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcastMy personal Instagram @aaron_iron_and_steelKaris's Instagram @karis.fisher.knives

I am joined in the studio once again by Caleb Gant and Peiter Aeseart for a slightly toned down continuation of last weeks episode. We discuss the pitfalls COVID era schooling and buying tooling. It's a great time as always. [SPOILER ALERT: there aren't actually any crotch fires mentioned in this episode]Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelCaleb's Instagram @gantforgeworksPeiter's Instagram @pieteraesaertour inspiration for the week: @bazesblades @blacklotusknives @burlybladeworks @kyleroyerknives

I am joined in the studio by not 1 but 2 fantastically skilled young knife makers! We talk shop, discuss our work and tools, share workshop horror stories and battle technical difficulties. As always its a great time and we love to take you along for the conversation.Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelCaleb's Instagram @gantforgeworksPeiter's Instagram @pieteraesaert

Join me and me alone as I walk you through my week and the audio issues I have had recently. I also cover some challenges I have had as a maker and some of the lessons I have learned on my journey towards being a craftsman.

I have a fantastic conversation and interview with an incredible young hammer maker, blacksmith and bladesmith. Jonah Conrad of Conrad Blacksmithing. We talk shop, discuss efficiency and discuss the challenges and advantages of starting young.Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelJonahs's Instagram: @conrad.blacksmithingour inspiration for the week@faramforge @bryanraquin

Join us for an interview with Nathanael Griffiths, Britain's young wood turner of the year 2019! A talented wood turner, his work is on display in the Royal Academy of Arts. And the best part is hes only 16!Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelNathanael's Instagram: @nathanaelgriffithsNathanaels website: https://nathanaelgriffiths.com/our picks for inspiring people of the week@vachon_knives@tothtoth

I have an interview with fantastic 17 year old bladesmith Silas Backlow, We talk shop, discus our favorite tools, and why we do what we do. We also discus the advantages and disadvantages of starting young.My Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steelSilas's instagram @ tiny_town_forgeSilas's website https://www.tinytownforge.com/Inspirations@princeworksforge@salemstraub@blenheimforge@tim_martell_art

Our first guest no longer technically counts as a young maker, But he's young at heart. He also happens to be the youngest ABS mastersmith in history, getting his stamp at the tender age of 19. His incredible work has been shown and sold across the world. He is also the owner of Montana Knife Company. We discuss his journey and ideas on knife making. "Embrace the grind! "My Instagram @aaron_iron_and_steelJosh's Instagram @joshsmithknivesJosh's mentor @rickdunkerlyJosh's website https://www.joshsmithknives.com/

Kensea Aaron introduces the all new Young Makers podcast. Get ready for brand new weekly show where Kensea highlights young makers and talks about his own experiences as a 14 year old maker.