Join Kensea for a weekly show where he highlights young makers and talks about being a maker from a young persons perspective.

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Julian Cunningham is a 18 year old knifemaker from washington D.C with a depth of knowlage that far exeeds his years. In this tangent filled episode he shares some incredible tips about edge geometry and thinning. As we discuss Japanese knife making techniques, and how we have made it to where we are as makers. If you make kitchen knives this episode is a must hear! Get in contact with us @youngmakerspodcast on instageamGo follow Julian @jcc_cutleryand check out his website: https://www.jcccutlery.com/

Julian Cunningham

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Join us as I interview Sean Leong. Sean is a talented and driven young knifemaker based in Honolulu. Listen in as we discuss his apprenticship with legendary knifemakers: Ken Onion and Jeff Park. We also tackle topics such as branding, tools, and general shop talk. And Sean offers insightfull tips for the maker throughout. It&#39;s definitely not one to miss!
Dm us on Instagram with questions, comments, and concerns @youngmakerspodcast
Go follow Sean @seanleong-bladeworks
and check out his webisite https://www.seanleongbladeworks.com


An interview with skilled knifemaker Sean Leong

Join us as I interview Sean Leong. Sean is a talented and driven young knifemaker based in Honolulu. Listen in as we discuss his apprenticship with legendary knifemakers: Ken Onion and Jeff Park. We also tackle topics such as branding, tools, and general shop talk. And Sean offers insightfull tips for the maker throughout. It's definitely not one to miss!
Dm us on Instagram with questions, comments, and concerns @youngmakerspodcast
Go follow Sean @seanleong-bladeworks
and check out his webisite https://www.seanleongbladeworks.com


Sean Leong

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Samuel Smith is back for his third round! This time we embrace our more thoughful sides as we discuss the Maker movements place in the modern world, the future of jobs, and how we hope to survive the changing times as young makers. We also dive into wellness for the maker, and how our creative outlets have driven us to become better versions of ourselfs. If you are a maker, you need to listen to this!
Get in touch with us through Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast



Samuel Smith comes back to discuss wellness and the mindset of the maker.

Mindset of the Maker in the Modern Movement

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Henry lee is just getting started. He began wood turning to pass the time at the onset of the pandemic, and has since thrown himself into the craft with a passion. Now; just under a year later, he is selling and stabilizing wood, and doing some really exellent woodturing. Join us as I interview him, and we discuss school during the pandemic, developing skills, and growing a social media presence.

Podcast instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
Henrys instagram: @handcraftuk


An interview with talented young woodworker Henry Lee

Henry Lee

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Aidan knight is a woodworker and knifemaker selling some of the highest quality stabilized and hybrid wood for knifemakers. He is also the inventoer of optictwood; the future of knifemaking! join us as we talk wood, school, and knives. everything for the young maker! It&#39;s Just as fun as usual with an added dose of education.

Sendyour questions, comments or concerns to @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram
Also follow: @a.knight_wood.products
and check out Aidan&#39;s website for all your wood needs https://aknightwoods.com/


An Interview with the premire young wood salesman Aidan Knight

Aidan knight is a woodworker and knifemaker selling some of the highest quality stabilized and hybrid wood for knifemakers. He is also the inventoer of optictwood; the future of knifemaking! join us as we talk wood, school, and knives. everything for the young maker! It's Just as fun as usual with an added dose of education.

Sendyour questions, comments or concerns to @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram
Also follow: @a.knight_wood.products
and check out Aidan's website for all your wood needs https://aknightwoods.com/


Aidan Knight

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Samuel Smith returns for tool talk with just a pinch of philosophy. We start out dicussing our favorie tools, but gradually stray to the beauty of simplicity, the Japanese traditions around making, the mindset of the maker, and a number of other tangents. It&#39;s a real head scratcher, but it&#39;s a boatload of fun as usual.
Official Podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
Sam&#39;s Instagram: @s_claibornesmith

Also check out our sponsor @vsm.can
Contact @grit_side_out for more info
https://ca.vsmabrasives.com/


Episode 22

Samuel Smith returns for tool talk with just a pinch of philosophy. We start out dicussing our favorie tools, but gradually stray to the beauty of simplicity, the Japanese traditions around making, the mindset of the maker, and a number of other tangents. It's a real head scratcher, but it's a boatload of fun as usual.
Official Podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
Sam's Instagram: @s_claibornesmith

Also check out our sponsor @vsm.can
Contact @grit_side_out for more info
https://ca.vsmabrasives.com/


Tool Talk and Superfluous Philosophy

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Liam Penn is not your average Highschooler, he is also an incredibly talented bladesmith with a budding youtube channel. Join us as we discuss social media, making knives and design, and Finlands Military. It&#39;s informative, fun and this episode has exeptional sound quality, so I wouldn&#39;t want to miss it!

Contact us at: @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram
Follow Liam on Instagram: @ljpenn
And check out his youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_IOByHwdn2PTkT3EyC4iw 


An interview with exeptional young bladesmith and youtuber; Liam Penn

Liam Penn is not your average Highschooler, he is also an incredibly talented bladesmith with a budding youtube channel. Join us as we discuss social media, making knives and design, and Finlands Military. It's informative, fun and this episode has exeptional sound quality, so I wouldn't want to miss it!

Contact us at: @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram
Follow Liam on Instagram: @ljpenn
And check out his youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_IOByHwdn2PTkT3EyC4iw 


Liam Penn

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An interview with Noah Chocrane of NC Ring Designs
Noah Chocrane is making it happen. Noah Is a talented young jewler and knifemaker fresh out of highschool. In this informative we discuss tools, safety and school. everything a young maker needs to know! And as always, Its a great time.
Podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
Noah&#39;s Instagram @nc_ring_designs
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel


Episode 20

An interview with Noah Chocrane of NC Ring Designs
Noah Chocrane is making it happen. Noah Is a talented young jewler and knifemaker fresh out of highschool. In this informative we discuss tools, safety and school. everything a young maker needs to know! And as always, Its a great time.
Podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
Noah's Instagram @nc_ring_designs
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel


NC Ring Designs

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Join us for an interview with Adam of Zedvioc forge. Adam worrks part time with a company that hand forges axes, and talks about his uniqe position as a student worker, working with incredable talented blacksmiths every day. we also talk tools, and discuss blacksmithing after highschool.
The podcast instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My Personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Adam&#39;s Instagram: @zedvioc_forge


Join us for an interview with Adam of Zedvioc forge. Adam worrks part time with a company that hand forges axes, and talks about his uniqe position as a student worker, working with incredable talented blacksmiths every day. we also talk tools, and discuss blacksmithing after highschool.
The podcast instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My Personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Adam's Instagram: @zedvioc_forge


Zedvioc Forge

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In this solo episode I take you on an auditory journey through my shop over the years, and share my future goals for my current shop.
Podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel



I talk you through how my shop has grown over the years

The Evolution of a Shop

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Join us for an information filled interview with Make with Miles. Miles runs a very successful YouTube channel as well as a thriving Kendama company. So sit back and listen as we discuss getting started and developing as an artist, and where we want to go with our businesses. Definitely don&#39;t miss this one!

My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Miles&#39;s Instagram: @makewithmiles
@fuji.Kendams
Miles&#39;s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJQB-ij7HNYKCyNdi0Y--Q
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An interview with woodworker/youtuber miles from Make with Miles

Join us for an information filled interview with Make with Miles. Miles runs a very successful YouTube channel as well as a thriving Kendama company. So sit back and listen as we discuss getting started and developing as an artist, and where we want to go with our businesses. Definitely don't miss this one!

My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Miles's Instagram: @makewithmiles
@fuji.Kendams
Miles's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJQB-ij7HNYKCyNdi0Y--Q
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Make with Miles

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Brenden Murrin. Brenden is an incredibly skilled bladesmith and runs a successful business person. all at a very young age. he shares his secrets and we poke fun at the imperial system and gush about our new shops. This episode is extra fun so don&#39;t miss it

Podcast insatagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Brenden&#39;s instagram: @ironridgeforgecustoms


Episode 16

Join us for an exclusive interview with Brenden Murrin. Brenden is an incredibly skilled bladesmith and runs a successful business person. all at a very young age. he shares his secrets and we poke fun at the imperial system and gush about our new shops. This episode is extra fun so don't miss it

Podcast insatagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Brenden's instagram: @ironridgeforgecustoms


Brenden Murrin

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We return to your regularly scheduled podcast with a fantastic interview between up and coming bladesmith Mael Missier and myself. we discuss the value of a good grinder, how dry it is in the winter, and I share some big news. you won&#39;t want to miss this one folks!
Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Mael&#39;s Instagram: @missier_bladewoks


Episode 15

We return to your regularly scheduled podcast with a fantastic interview between up and coming bladesmith Mael Missier and myself. we discuss the value of a good grinder, how dry it is in the winter, and I share some big news. you won't want to miss this one folks!
Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Mael's Instagram: @missier_bladewoks


Mael Missier

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This one is real quick, I just want to share a motivational message with you all. Come back next week for your regularly scheduled programming.
Thank you to Isotunes for sponsoring this episode
https://isotunes.com/


Episode 14

A Little Motivation

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Join us for a really great interview with the multi-talented Sam Smith! This guy does it all, from pottery to blacksmithing, welding to woodworking, just a great young maker. We talk about production, power hammers and business, so don&#39;t miss out!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Sam&#39;s Instagram; @samuel..cp.smith


Episode 12

Join us for a really great interview with the multi-talented Sam Smith! This guy does it all, from pottery to blacksmithing, welding to woodworking, just a great young maker. We talk about production, power hammers and business, so don't miss out!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Sam's Instagram; @samuel..cp.smith


Sam Smith

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Just me talking about a few things I&#39;ve been thinking about a lot lately. Something a little different, but I&#39;d love to hear you&#39;re thoughts @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram.


Just me talking about a few things I've been thinking about a lot lately. Something a little different, but I'd love to hear you're thoughts @youngmakerspodcast on Instagram.


A Look Inside my Mind

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In this extra quiet (you will have to crank up the volume) business packed episode, I talk to ex-young maker - turned successful business owner, Ben Greenberg of Greenberg Woods. Ben sells stabilized and raw wood to a prestigious lineup of customers, and he lets you in on a few of his &#34;secrets&#34;. we talk wood finishing, customer service, and managing a business through school. this guy is a real expert, so dont miss out.
p.s. you might want to take notes on this one.

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Ben&#39;s Instagram: @greenberg_woods
Ben&#39;s website: http://greenbergwoods.com/


Episode 11

In this extra quiet (you will have to crank up the volume) business packed episode, I talk to ex-young maker - turned successful business owner, Ben Greenberg of Greenberg Woods. Ben sells stabilized and raw wood to a prestigious lineup of customers, and he lets you in on a few of his "secrets". we talk wood finishing, customer service, and managing a business through school. this guy is a real expert, so dont miss out.
p.s. you might want to take notes on this one.

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Ben's Instagram: @greenberg_woods
Ben's website: http://greenbergwoods.com/


Buffing and business with a business buff

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Join us for another episode, this time I am joined by Jesse Hu of Hu Handmade Knives! we get down to some more technical aspects of bladesmithing, and talk about sharpening, full vs hidden tang, and creating a business. Jesse shares some great knowledge and its a great time as always!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Jonahs&#39;s Instagram: @hu_handmadeknives
our inspiration for the week
@kyleroyerknives @cheyenneweiljewlery


Episode 10

Join us for another episode, this time I am joined by Jesse Hu of Hu Handmade Knives! we get down to some more technical aspects of bladesmithing, and talk about sharpening, full vs hidden tang, and creating a business. Jesse shares some great knowledge and its a great time as always!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Jonahs's Instagram: @hu_handmadeknives
our inspiration for the week
@kyleroyerknives @cheyenneweiljewlery


Jesse Hu

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Our guest this week is a rarity in the knife world. A young female knife maker! Join us for an interview with Karis Fisher, we talk about development and finding gloves that fit. We also discuss what it&#39;s like to have a talented knife maker as a parent. It&#39;s a blast as always!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My personal Instagram @aaron_iron_and_steel
Karis&#39;s Instagram @karis.fisher.knives


Episode 9

Our guest this week is a rarity in the knife world. A young female knife maker! Join us for an interview with Karis Fisher, we talk about development and finding gloves that fit. We also discuss what it's like to have a talented knife maker as a parent. It's a blast as always!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast
My personal Instagram @aaron_iron_and_steel
Karis's Instagram @karis.fisher.knives


Karis Fisher

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I am joined in the studio once again by Caleb Gant and Peiter Aeseart for a slightly toned down continuation of last weeks episode. We discuss the pitfalls COVID era schooling and buying tooling. It&#39;s a great time as always. [SPOILER ALERT: there aren&#39;t actually any crotch fires mentioned in this episode]

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Caleb&#39;s Instagram @gantforgeworks
Peiter&#39;s Instagram @pieteraesaert
our inspiration for the week: @bazesblades @blacklotusknives @burlybladeworks @kyleroyerknives


Episode 8

I am joined in the studio once again by Caleb Gant and Peiter Aeseart for a slightly toned down continuation of last weeks episode. We discuss the pitfalls COVID era schooling and buying tooling. It's a great time as always. [SPOILER ALERT: there aren't actually any crotch fires mentioned in this episode]

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.
My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel
Caleb's Instagram @gantforgeworks
Peiter's Instagram @pieteraesaert
our inspiration for the week: @bazesblades @blacklotusknives @burlybladeworks @kyleroyerknives
