About this podcast
Geoff Feder a N.Y based knifemaker and sculptor talks about the trials and tribulations of doing what you love.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 313 episodes
- You Can’t Make It Up. · 1 h 13 min · Episode 311This week we catch up on a crazy week in the shop and some stories you just can’t make up. Follow CMA on IG…
- The Halloween Special with Leah Aripotch · 1 h 32 min · Episode 310This Week everyone’s favorite mother of monsters, Leah Aripotch calls in to bring in the Halloween vibes. We had a great time telling scary stories about the town Leah grew up in…
- A Mediocre Weiner is Highbrow Art · 1 h 24 min · Episode 308This Week I tell highbrow and very lowbrow stories about being an art major in college. It was a still down memory lane as I recount using metalwork and sculpture to get out of…
- Catching up with Jesse Savage · 1 h 17 min · Episode 307My good friend Jesse Savage is back and we had a great time catching up. From anvils and forging to preparing for Maker Camp, we had a great time as always. Looking forward to…
- Restoring the 2000 lb. Chambersburg with Pat Quinn · 1 h 29 min · Episode 306Pat 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…
- Tony Aiazzi Guides the Way! · 1 h 1 min · Episode 305My 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…
- Kamon X Snure - Anvil Talk · 1 h 43 min · Episode 304My 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…
- Remembering 9/11 - 25th Anniversary · 1 h 25 min · Episode 303This 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…
- Sending Her Off · 1 h 3 min · Episode 302This 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…
- Karl Frentz Returns! · 1 h 36 min · Episode 301My 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…
- Nick Anderson: Garaging it in the Kiln · 1 h 30 min · Episode 300Nick 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…
- Putting the FUN in Funeral · 57 min · Episode 299I’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…
- Lila Get’s Triggered · 1 h 26 min · Episode 298My 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…
- Ben Kamon Rides On! · 1 h 39 min · Episode 296My 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…
- Tomer Botner Calls In!!! · 1 h 11 min · Episode 295I’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…
- Joshua Prince Rides Again · 1 h 29 min · Episode 294Josh 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…
- Ben Snure and the Trebuchet · 1 h 32 min · Episode 293Ben 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…
- Big in Japan · 1 h 22 min · Episode 292This 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…
- Chris Zeppieri: The Man without Fear · 1 h 11 min · Episode 291Chris 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…
- The Lego Riot of 1981 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 290A 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/…
- The Butterfly Effect · 1 h 6 min · Episode 289This 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…
- Leah Aripotch: Creature Teacher · 1 h 34 min · Episode 288Leah 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…
- Riley Kirkpatrick returns again! · 1 h 30 min · Episode 287Riley 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…
- A Texas Odyssey with Ben Snure · 1 h 33 min · Episode 286I 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…
- Lila’s Odyssey to Japan · 1 h 16 min · Episode 285My daughter Lila is doing a semester abroad in Japan and she called in to talk about it. We talked about the famous lines at JFK, the Odyssey of getting to Japan and how she’s…
- Jesse Savage - Pride of the Green Mountain State · 1 h 34 min · Episode 284My man Jesse Savage is back and we had a great conversation. Not only is Jesse a great blacksmith but he’s on a fantastic Podcast called “The Blacksmith’s Pub” with our guy Rick…
- Jesse Savage - Pride of the Green Mountain State · 1 h 34 min · Episode 284My man Jesse Savage is back and we had a great conversation. Not only is Jesse a great blacksmith but he’s on a fantastic Podcast called “The Blacksmith’s Pub” with our guy Rick…
- John Erianne - Pride of the Garden State · 1 h 32 min · Episode 283My guy John Erianne of Sunset Forge NJ is back after too long a layoff. We had a great time telling stories of our weird overlapping lives. We talked sculpture and dispelled the…
- Justin Modica and the Scorpions · 1 h 30 min · Episode 282Justin Modica of Modica Knives is a resourceful young man. After a childhood traveling as a professional skateboarder he started a small family business and transitioned into…
- Medical Self Deprecation · 1 h 19 min · Episode 280Fun Solo ep where I tell some weird self deprecating stories. Trying to incorporate more live interaction so follow FB on IG and I’ll give some details there. Thanks again. GF…
- Josh Prince is back! · 1 h 34 min · Episode 279Josh Prince of @princeworksforge is back. Josh’s childhood history of being surrounded by a family of artists informed his compulsion to create art and now beautiful cutting edge…
- Ben Snure Returns Again! · 1 h 34 min · Episode 278Ben is Back with big news! Very exciting for him and you’ll have to listen to find out what it is. We covered the weird news of bone smashing and where all those World War I…
- Tinfoil Redactions · 1 h 17 minI hate conspiracy theories. But this one is hard to dispute…. This week I explore the family tree of broadcasting and think about where all these voices came from. Couple stories…
- Great Question with Pat Quinn (ep.13) · 1 h 28 min · Episode 276Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back We covered a lot of ground and look forward to doing more episodes. To get your questions answered, follow the Full Blast…
- Everybody’s Fine! · 1 h 20 min · Episode 275A little clarity and looking at past things a from older eyes is wild. A new look at the movie Fight Club and why most people don’t see what the movie is all about and some…
- You’re Mad?! I’m Mad!! · 59 min · Episode 274Had a fun solo episode as we dig out from the snow storm. A little connection between all the podcasts I’ve hosted and stories that unite them all. This was a fun episode I live…
- Bob Morano - Every Day is Feast Day! · 1 h 46 min · Episode 273Bob Morano from Everyday is Feast Day is back. Bob’s social media presence is truly one of the best things on the Internet. Thoughtful, approachable cooking content from a…
- Always Paulie Beladino · 1 h 37 min · Episode 272Paulie Beladino is by far one of the best guitarists and kindest people I know. His debut solo album: “Always” is a fantastic voyage captained by a Rock & Roll junkie. I Love…
- Happy New Year with Jessie Uyeda · 1 h 31 min · Episode 271One of my favorite traditions is to start the new year with my friend Jessie Uyeda. She’s a super human being, maker, musician and fabulous friend. We caught up on what she’s…
- Fingal Ferguson’s Full Blast Christmas Rides Again! · 1 h 37 min · Episode 270The King is back! Fingal Ferguson closes out 2025 and we had a blast talking about his new short documentary, Holiday traditions and our last meal on earth! Many thanks to…
- My Sister Remembered Part 2 · 1 h 7 min · Episode 269I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming messages about the passing of my sister 4 months ago it meant a lot more than you realize. I thought I’d give a little update about…
- Holiday Time with Ben Kamon! · 1 h 31 min · Episode 268Ben Kamon is one of the best bladesmiths in the world and he’s back. We barely talked about knives and tore through the holidays, culinary misuse of knives, a lot of right angle…
- Surprise Call-in from Lila · 1 h 2 minThis Week we had a few technical issues and I had to abandon an interview and do an emergency Solo show. And I had the fun Idea to call my daughter Lila who’s finishing up her…
- The Black Friday Special with Carly Jenkins · 1 h 40 min · Episode 266Carly Jenkins is the Marketing Manager of Damasteel, one of the top names in pattern welded stainless steel in the world. We had a great time talking about the Damasteel Chef…
- Ben Snure Knows His Worth! · 1 h 32 min · Episode 265Ben is back and we caught up on his trip from New Orleans, family stuff, and finished things off with a pile of weird news. I think Ben and I are going into the exotic funeral…
- 2025 NYC Marathon: A Love Letter · 1 h 22 min · Episode 264This Episode is the conclusion to my midlife crisis…. for now. I talked about running the 2025 TCI New York City Marathon, the event and undertaking- the highs, lows and the…
- The Halloween Special with Leah Aripoch · 1 h 41 min · Episode 263Leah Aripotch is back for a fun Halloween Special. We covered a lot of ground. From the Louvre Heist and what Leah is looking for a right angle grinder, to almost getting hit by…
- Fox River Blades- Jaden Schubert Returns!! · 1 h 28 min · Episode 264My guy Jaden Schubert of Fox River Blades is back. Jaden has incredible character, good nature and a can do attitude that is hard to beat. We had a great time catching up about…
- Outward Bound · 1 h 24 min · Episode 263This week was a catch up week where I gave the rundown of the past month plus all the things going on and how this Marathon training is grinding me to a pulp. It veered off into…
- Great Question with Pat Quinn (ep.12) · 1 h 29 min · Episode 262Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back to answer your forging questions! Listener Questions have been really great and Pat takes a lot of time to give thoughtful…
