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89:51

Restoring the 2000 lb. Chambersburg with Pat Quinn

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2026/10/02

Pat Quinn is the Executive Director of Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown PA, the premier institution for Forging education. I was very excited to talk about the amazing new large scale forged sculpture built during the Collaborative Sculpture Workshop, especially as its construction depended on the restoration of the 2000 lb. Chambersburg self contained hammer. After an amazing fundraiser and restoration of the hammer Pat realized something was terrifyingly wrong. The story of this restoration

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61:56

Tony Aiazzi Guides the Way!

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2026/09/25

My friend of 25 years and co-owner of Feder Knives, Tony Aiazzi joins me this week and we have a fascinating conversation about the restaurant biz. We covered a lot of ground and got a lot of perspective in running a small business in general. Tony is also the co-host of Overseasoned Podcast and if you want to hear more on this topic check out his podcast here:Overseasoned Podcast:Over SeasonedFollow Tony on IG:https://www.instagram.com/ynotaiazzi?stkn=cjBuMmg3YWlxbTNhFollow Full Blast on

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103:45

Kamon X Snure - Anvil Talk

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2026/09/18

My friends Ben Snure and Ben Kamon are back together on the podcast and we had a blast. It turned into Anvil Talk and it was great talking about anvils hearing both of their perspectives. Had laughs a very good hot take and reported on one disgusting weird news story. These guys are coming back for sure. Thanks again! GF Follow Ben Snure on IG:https://www.instagram.com/bensnure?stkn=OGZoaTgyaTg1cHhpFollow Ben Kamon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives?stkn=MTB1eWVwMnd3c2phcw==Follow Full

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85:27

Remembering 9/11 - 25th Anniversary

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2026/09/11

This was a very special episode remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 2 of my closest friends. Both Eric and Henrik had different experiences that day with incredible and harrowing stories. One thing they both came to the same conclusions to was the indomitable human spirit that New Yorkers and Americans had at that time - Selflessness, generosity , bravery, helpfulness, courageousness and compassion. Even as we recounted one of the worst days of our lives, we looked towards the good in

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63:37

Sending Her Off

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2026/09/08

This episode I catch up with what’s going on including the memorial service for my sister and the gratitude I feel followed by a typical Feder Installation. Many thanks as always. All the best, Geoff Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal:https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igsh=Nm5jbmFqYXJ2eHJoFollow CMA on IG:https://www.instagram.com/centerformetalarts?igsh=MWRqdzlwZnV2d3BnYQ==Take a class at CMA:Center for Metal Arts | Forging workshops in Johnstown, PAIf you want to

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96:47

Karl Frentz Returns!

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2026/08/21

My guy Karl Frentz is the Digital Marketing Specialist for Tormek USA and has become a great friend. Last November Karl came to the shop and filmed an awesome short documentary about Feder Knives and Tormek. It was such an amazing process and we talked about what it took to put it all together. Karl has incredible success with social media for Tormek and imparts a lot of nuanced points that are definitely helpful. Then we finished off talking NBA and what the latest shake up in the east could mean

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90:12

Nick Anderson: Garaging it in the Kiln

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2026/08/14

Nick Anderson of Nanda Knives is back after way too long. Nick is a blacksmith with a history as a glass Artist. 2 years ago we talked about his early days making glass objects to sell in school and how Nick wanted to incorporate glass into his knife handles. Recently he just started making glass handles and we talked this exciting direction plus his new collaborations with Flame work Artist Eusheen Goines. The glass community is very involved with collaborations and it looks like Nick has just

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56:55

Putting the FUN in Funeral

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2026/08/07

I’m back from a little break, preparing to speak at my sister’s memorial service. I recapped all the funny and weird moments I’ve had at funerals and my approach to telling jokes in not the best conditions. Give it a listen and tell a friend. All the best, GF Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal:https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igsh=Nm5jbmFqYXJ2eHJoFollow CMA on IG:https://www.instagram.com/centerformetalarts?igsh=MWRqdzlwZnV2d3BnYQ==Take a class at CMA:Center for Metal

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86:32

Lila Get’s Triggered

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2026/07/24

My daughter Lila is back from her semester abroad in Japan! We caught up about the experience and some of the stories were hilarious and you can tell where some of her temperament comes from…haha my bad. She’s doing great and getting excited for her senior year in college. Hopefully she can relax for the last few weeks of summer and lock in! Always great catching up and it was a fun time. Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party

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99:16

Ben Kamon Rides On!

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2026/07/17

My friend Ben Kamon is on the Mt. Rushmore of knife makers and we always have blast when he’s on. Humble, funny and insightful Ben and I talked about a lot of things from Knife Making, Parenting and if Buildings in NYC are falling down. Ben is always fantastic and can’t wait to talk him again. Thanks - GF Follow Ben on IG:https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives?igsh=MTB1eWVwMnd3c2phcw==Get on his website and subscribe to his newsletter:High Performance Custom Kitchen Knives | Benjamin Kamon |

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71:48

Tomer Botner Calls In!!!

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2026/07/10

I’m back from another amazing trip from Barcelona teaching a workshop with my brother Tomer Botner from Florentine Kitchen Knives. We had a fantastic time with the students as it’s a different style of class structure. Tomer called in to recap the workshop and all the aspects of making people who have never made knives before get the experience of what it takes to bring one home. Every part was exciting and we talk about the sharpening process that each student got a lot out of. We talked about his

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89:02

Joshua Prince Rides Again

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2026/07/03

Josh Prince is on my MT. Rushmore of Bladesmiths and Artists. Marching to the beat of his own drum, his work evolves and it’s awesome to watch. The son of a RISD Art Professor Josh grew up in a home filled with Art making and self exploration and it’s great to see how those experiences informed his work today. we compared notes on a lot of things like the evolution of artistic decisions, traveling in Japan and their superior toilets. Josh is the man and will be back! Follow Josh on

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92:26

Ben Snure and the Trebuchet

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2026/06/26

Ben is back fresh off getting a Trebuchet. We talked about that and the future of Trebuchet Skeet Shooting possibilities, answered Japan questions from my trip and came for a landing with a few Uncle Rick stories. Ben is the man. Always fun Many thanks and talk soon. Follow Ben on IG https://www.instagram.com/bensnure?igsh=OGZoaTgyaTg1cHhpFollow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal:https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igsh=Nm5jbmFqYXJ2eHJoFollow CMA on

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82:57

Big in Japan

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2026/06/19

This week was a recap of our trip to Tokyo to visit our daughter who’s studying abroad. It was an incredible time and a new perspective on the connection between the culture, government and city itself. The food was better than expected, people were so polite and the infrastructure supporting everything was clean, efficient and top of the line. It was amazing seeing our daughter create a life there and maturing into a confident global citizen. We’ll be back. Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join

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71:55

Chris Zeppieri: The Man without Fear

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2026/06/08

Chris Zeppieri is the guy behind Make Everything Shop- a full service fabrication shop and content maker. I’ve known Chris for a while and he’s become a great friend who builds literally everything including his family! We had a great conversation about the birth of his newest addition, fatherhood and the fun part of the different stages of raising daughters. We also talked about how Chris’s early days a professional BMX rider helped strengthen his character in taking risks. Chris has years of

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71:49

The Lego Riot of 1981

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2026/05/29

A conversation came up on Knife Talk podcast about Lego and if the world renowned company changed direction by minimizing the creativity for the user and pushed for instruction/ kit based focus. It jogged some memories of the great Lego Riot of 1981 and the violence that ensued in my first grade class. I also covered a very vivid and traumatic event in the time when Lego introduced the coveted blue astronaut while little Geoffy finds out where babies come from. Follow Knife Talk on IG: (listen

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66:34

The Butterfly Effect

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2026/05/22

This was going to be the Mother’s Day massacre but I don’t think I was ready for that smoke. I definitely had some mother’s day issues with a couple mothers very dear to me. Hopefully I can fix things. We swerved into maker talk with my experience as a latchkey kid and how it informed my forged Butterfly knives. Wrapped it all up and came in for a nice landing. Thanks for the support Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party

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94:31

Leah Aripotch: Creature Teacher

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2026/05/15

Leah Aripotch is back! Fresh off teaching her “Conjuring Creatures” Workshop at Center for Metal Arts. We talked about what went into the class, the preparation and execution of a very well received first outing as an instructor. We told some stories including how all her tools were stolen right before she left for the class. Leah rules and definitely someone to keep an eye on. More classes at CMA to come. Thanks again. Geoff Follow Leah on

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90:33

Riley Kirkpatrick returns again!

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2026/05/08

Riley Kirkpatrick is a competition Farrier, Blacksmith and co-host of the podcast Forging Brains. He’s back and we talked more in detail about the World Championship Blacksmiths, what it takes to compete and how the show “Yellowstone” has been amazing for the farrier business. Follow Riley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkpatrickforge?igsh=MTZsdnJsaXhjMHRkbA==Follow the World Championship Blacksmiths on IG:https://www.instagram.com/worldchampionshipblacksmiths?igsh=bjF1NXJjaW1raWg1Follow

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93:59

A Texas Odyssey with Ben Snure

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2026/05/01

I just got back from staying with Ben Snure and his family on the Texas Ranch he works on and it was an incredible time. West Texas is beautiful & wild with moments of terrifying desolation. The Snure family are incredibly resourceful, self reliant and fantastic. We ate extremely well, forged, drove around and I watched as Ben tended to the cattle. Then we went to the World Championship Blacksmith forging competition where we watched the best farriers in the world compete in a 3 day event that

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