The blacksmithing and bladesmithing podcast hosted by bladesmith Sam Towns and blacksmith Zac Nesbitt. Laugh, learn and talk about the best career on Earth every Friday! With exclusive guests, tool reviews and awesome topics, there's lots to hear and learn for beginners and masters alike!
The ForgeCast
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265 episodes
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Quality75
Social94
YouTube0
Engagement96
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The blacksmithing and bladesmithing podcast hosted by bladesmith Sam Towns and blacksmith Zac Nesbitt. Laugh, learn and talk about the best career on Earth every Friday! With exclusive guests, tool reviews and awesome topics, there's lots to hear and learn for beginners and masters alike!
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Publishing Since
2/17/2019
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Recent Episodes
February 6, 2026
Episode 265: The Fringe and Finding Fun
In this Episode Sam is back again solo talking one of his favourite blacksmith myths/stories, as well as the concept of fun in how we approach making and our goals as makers.
January 23, 2026
Episode 264: Zac is Back! Talking 2025
In this episode Zac from Laughing Fish Forge returns to the ForgeCast to discuss what he and Sam got up to over their year hiatus that covered most of 2025, as well as some plans for the year ahead!
January 9, 2026
Episode 263: Carolyn Farris, Talking Mental Health and Smithing
The ForgeCast is back! Sam is back in the host seat after nearly a year away from the internet, and he brought on a guest to help discuss why and how it all happened, as well as explore the nature of mental health and the effects smithing has on it. Carolyn Farris of Evergreen Forgeworks has dedicated her platform to journaling her experience as a smith, and also her struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
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