Toby and Onur and Chris talk crap and sometimes to guests who probably know something about knife making. So, stick your headphones on and start hand sanding.
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A podcast for knife makers & enthusiasts hosted by Craig from Chop Knives, Geoff from Feder Knives and Mareko from Maumasi Fire Arts. New episodes every Monday morning.
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George Bowe Blitch has been a Wildlife Manager, 5th generation Texas Rancher, Professional Writer, Videographer, Photographer, Editor, Speaker, Brand Developer & Designer, Cartographer, Touring Musician, Teacher, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Finance Manager, and the owner of numerous businesses. George has met some wildly interesting people in his lifetime, and this "Son of a Blitch” is sure to share some impactful stories, interviews, and messages that will be informative, educational, and h ...
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Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.
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Join me as I talk to other knifemakers, craftsmen and artisans in my journey to unpack the mysteries of knifemaking, and the culture by which it's built. This podcast features interviews with many of the men and women who have built, or are building the industry of knives and knife making as we know it today. Visit us at thegoodolbladespodcast.com! Got feedback? Send it in here: https://forms.gle/HzviWYrFhkw8WiLR7
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About Violence is a podcast that focuses on real-world experiences with friends and special guests about the positives and negatives of violence and what you can do about it. You are going to discover that there is a lot you can do to prepare and save lives if you open your mind and explore what you can do to get ready. The goal is to inspire you to protect and preserve human life.
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The William F. Moran Museum and Bladesmith Academy 06-02-2025
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24:02On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann talks with Robert Wilson, director of the William F. Moran Museum and Foundation and the executive director of the WF Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy located in Middletown, Maryland. Honoring the legacy of Bill Moran, a renowned self-taught local bladesmith, the museum offers classes in knife-mak…
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Mareko & Geoff talk Blade show 2025. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co…
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Snake update, listener questions and the usual hilarity. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …
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Summer Activities at Carroll County Recreation and Parks 05-26-2025
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20:51What are you doing this summer? Do you need something to keep the kids active and entertained? Check out this episode of Raising Connections as Rachann talks with Bob Hicks, Director of the Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks, about all the fun, local programs offered at over 30 county parks this summer! www.raisingconnections.com…
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Ep 36/ 236 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Diesi…
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Ep. 102 - Celebrating 3 Years & 100+ Episodes Behind The Mic
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7:36Send us a text Celebrating a remarkable milestone of 100+ episodes and three years behind the microphone, this special anniversary episode offers a candid look at the journey of the Son of a Blitch podcast. From the first podcast recording three years ago with my good friend, Matthew Mitchell, at my kitchen table to holding conversations with rock …
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Ep. 101 w/ Kip Konwiser, Producer of the movie “The Last Rodeo” - A Heartfelt Journey of Redemption, Family, and Bull Riding
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17:34Send us a text The Last Rodeo stands as a powerful testament to authentic American storytelling, combining the grit and spectacle of professional bull riding with a deeply moving father-daughter reconciliation narrative. Award-Winning Producer Kip Konwiser describes it as a story with "sweet and salty" elements, balancing intense rodeo action with …
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Carroll Singers Community Chorus 05-19-2025
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31:59On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann has a very interesting chat with Julie Richard, retired Carroll County Public School choral music teacher and artistic director of Carroll Singers, an adult choral group dedicated to supporting the performance of choral music in Carroll County. Carroll Singers presents “Sun, Moon, and Stars” on Monday…
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Ep. 100 - "The Last Rodeo" - A Heartfelt Journey of Redemption, Family, and Bull Riding w/ Mykelti Williamson
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13:56Send us a text Mykelti Williamson's enthusiasm for "The Last Rodeo" radiates through our conversation as he describes this unique film that combines professional bull riding, comedy, emotion, and family values. As Williamson explains, the story centers around a "busted up old bull rider" whose grandson desperately needs emergency surgery. The prota…
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Carly from Damasteel joins Craig, Mareko & Geoff to talk all things Damasteel and to share some Swedish culture. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inq…
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Ep 235/ 235 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dies…
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Spotted Lanternflies with Kevin Atticks 05-12-2025
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25:21In this rebroadcast from May 2023, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks joins Rachann to talk about the Spotted Lanternflies, an invasive species that, although it's not harmful to humans directly, drains the sap from grapevines and certain fruit trees causing yields to suffer. Learn what we can do to help stop them. www.raisingconnectio…
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Ep. 99 w/ Jon Stone - Discussing the Stone Ranch & the Heartbeat of a Hunter brand
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28:22Send us a text In the heart of East Texas, between Dallas and Houston, lies the Stone Ranch - a wildlife sanctuary born from one man's love for his parents and his passion for the outdoors. Jon Stone, a commercial general contractor by day, embarked on an unexpected journey into ranch development following a family tragedy. The origin story of Ston…
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Mareko is back and we answer your questions. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc…
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Rachann talks with Valerie Ormond, retired Naval intelligence officer and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books. www.raisingconnections.comBy Rachann Mayer
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Craig & Geoff talk gatekeeping, more A.I and steel. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https…
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Ep 34 /234 maker podcast Ep 234/ 234 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://…
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Safety Gear Doesn't Stop You From Being Stupid
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1:35:06Eye trauma and J hook talk with Mareko & Geoff. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r…
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MREC with Bill McKenna and Amy Guilford 04-28-25
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31:24Does it really matter if couples get and stay married? Research has shown that marriage can lead to better lives for children, more financial stability, and stronger communities. Rachann talks with Bill McKenna, a long time Carroll County teacher and coach, and his daughter Amy Guilford, about the Marriage and Relationship Education Center. They te…
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Our guest this week is Richard Mavor, pilot, outdoorsman, inflatable sofa camper and now knife maker. Ep 233/ 233 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at Richard https://youtube.com/@richardoutdoors?si=tyfH8b2IqD7jMx4C https://www.instagram.com/richard_outdoors_66?utm_source=ig_…
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Buckwild Truck and Tractor Pull 04-23-2025
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22:58Rachann talks with Bill Stem, President of the Carroll County Ag Center, about the Buckwild Truck and Tractor Classic happening this weekend, April 25th and 26th at the Ag Center in Westminster, Maryland. Gates open Friday at 4 pm. Admission is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 8 and under admitted free! www.raisingconnections.com…
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The A.I debate tumbles on. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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DC EMS Sharon Moulton and Brew, her Crisis Intervention German Shepherd 04-21-2025
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28:37Rachann's guests on this episode are Sharon Moulton, an EMS and Crisis Intervention Canine Handler for Washington DC, and her dog Brew. They discuss the dog's role in disaster relief and peer comfort and support. www.raisingconnections.comBy Rachann Mayer
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Ep 232/ 232 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dies…
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The guys answer your questions and go deep into what A.I could mean for makers. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…
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Ep. 98 w/ Lance Krueger - Exploring Wildlife Photography with One of the Most Published White-tailed Deer & Wild Turkey Photographers in the World
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53:55Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the career of Lance Krueger, an acclaimed wildlife photographer known for his close encounters with some guy of the most elusive creatures. The conversation begins with Lance sharing his childhood memories of how hunting magazines ignited his passion for photography. He recalls dreaming of capturing…
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Ep 31 /231 maker podcast Ep 231/ 231 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://…
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Rchann talks with Colleen "Frisky" Layton about her work at Frisky's Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary in Woodstock, Maryland. For 50 years, she has been rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife and returning them to the wild. Colleen is a licensed Master Wildlife Rehabilitator and Federal Permit holder. Frisky's is inspected by the United States Depa…
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Rachann talks with Anne Litz, the new Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Anne, a true "horse girl", tells us how to make a career out of your passion! www.raisingconnections.comBy Rachann Mayer
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Mareko is back, lots of great audio questions and Craig 'invents' a way of heat treating. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…
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Ep 230/ 230 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at Keith https://www.instagram.com/knifematerial.at/ https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesinev…
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Ep. 97 - Beer, Bears, & Building Badass Businesses w/ Kip Fulks
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1:06:59Send us a text In a candid and inspiring conversation, Kip Fulks shares the remarkable journey that took him from co-founding Under Armour to running an Alaskan hunting outfitter and American-made brewery. His story is a masterclass in following one's passion while maintaining an extraordinary work ethic that has fueled multiple successful ventures…
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Geoff and Craig answer questions, have some great listener feedback and make each other laugh. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://re…
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The Importance of Honeybees with Garett Slater 03-31-2025
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24:50Garett Slater, PHD, is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, working with the extension office to educate students about honeybees and their importance to pollination and agriculture. www.raisingconnections.comBy Rachann Mayer
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Ep 29/ 229 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Diesi…
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Geoff and Craig out the World to rights. Thanks again to Evenheat, Damasteel, Brodbeck Ironworks, Texas Farrier Supply, Indasa, Tormek, and Maritime Knife Supply and Tormek for the support. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/knife-talk7733/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl…
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Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel Celebrates 20 Years! 03-24-2025
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28:54The tables are turned this week as Robin Temple and Michelle Henderson interview Rachann about the 20th anniversary of the opening of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel. They talk about the history of the property and all the growth that the kennel has experienced since 2005 www.raisingconnections.comBy Rachann Mayer
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Ep 28/ 228 Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fireandsteelpodcast or buy our merch tshirts stickers Find us at https://www.instagram.com/fireandsteelpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/murrillforge/ www.murrillforge.com Email [email protected] Onur https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Diesi…
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Rachann talks with Kate Dowd of Circle D Farm and Camp in Woodbine, Maryland. Originally a family-owned dairy farm, it now houses a tennis facility, a wedding venue, a catering facility, and a summer day camp for children. For information, visit circledfarm.com. www.raisingconnections.comBy Rachann Mayer
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