Episode 128: Blade TX 2025 Wrap-Up

Mark and Sean chat with Tom about his experiences at Blade Show Texas 2025.  Tom’s always got some great stories about his trip, the things he comes across at shows and what manages to find its way home with him.  Always a fun conversation.

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Episode 127: Sean the Teacher

Mark and Michael sit down with Sean to discuss his transition from a student to an adjunct instructor. Sean shares his experiences, the lessons he’s learned, and insights into the growing demand for skilled trades professionals. A great chat we hope you’ll enjoy as we continue our series on Sean’s journey.

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Episode 126: Season 8 Kickoff

Season 8 seems crazy, but here we are! We talk about what’s happened since we wrapped Season 7, what we’re looking forward to, and shows planned for the year. There’s even a stealth picks episode buried in here, talking about some great spots to find deals on some classic pieces.

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Episode 125: 2024 Holiday Picks

It’s time to bid farewell to 2024 and the seventh season of our show! We’ll take a moment to reflect on the year, its highs and lows, and all the exciting changes that came our way. Then, we’ll kick things off with a holiday gift guide. We’ll have a mix of price-point options and some special picks from very talented makers. As always, it’s a darn good time, so make sure you’re ready to do some Googlin’. You can also join us in our Facebook group at the link below to see what we share for this one and join in the conversation.

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Episode 124: Brian Fellhoelter

We sit and chat for a bit with “maker of things” Brian Fellhoelter.  From knives to pens, yo-yos to flashlights, Brian has just about made it all over the years.  We walk through his past, his meteoric rise to recognition in knifemaking, and on into other products in the EDC world.  An insightful conversation with Brian about his process and his mindset.

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