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The Coal Cast

Coal Iron Works

The Coal Cast is a dynamic series about Blacksmithing, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Community with hosts Nathan Brandt and Francis Strole. The Coal Cast will feature a range of segments and episodes that feature our amazing community of creators, employees, and other entrepreneurs.

Blacksmithing Lore in Ancient India | The Coal Cast - Ep 103

India hosts a long and complex history of legends, stories, and religions. We're diving into some of the extensive lore that India has to offer. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Jul 22

46 min

The Great Hudson Chain | The Coal Cast - Ep 102

We're covering a historical blacksmithing feat that helped shape the American dream. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Jul 8

55 min

Biblical Origins of Blacksmithing | The Coal Cast - Ep 101

Giveaway winners and the biblical origins of Blacksmithing and metalwork COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Jun 24

1 hr 7 min

The Coal Cast - Episode 100

Episode 100 is here COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Jun 3

2 hr 6 min

Blacksmithing Myths and Superstitions | The Coal Cast - Ep 99

Spooky blacksmithing stories that might have you questioning the superstitial status of your forge COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

May 20

1 hr 8 min

Spring Show Recap | The Coal Cast - Ep 98

We're covering the happenings at the 2026 CBA Spring Conference, the 2026 NOB Hammer-In, and a bit more discussion about hammer-ins and events in general for the blacksmithing community.COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

May 13

1 hr 19 min

Seth Lopez - Dire Pacific | The Coal Cast - Ep 97

There’s a weight that only protectors carry. The kind that doesn’t go away when the mission ends. For some, it fades. For others, it becomes a forge. Dire Pacific was born in that forge. Founded by former Navy SEAL, Seth Lopez Dire Pacific is the intersection of precision, purpose, and edge.DIREPACIFIC.COMCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

May 6

1 hr 4 min

Baker's Blades: The Adventures of David Baker | The Coal Cast - Ep 96

David Baker is known around the world for several reasons- one of which is being a fantastic person. We're excited to have David on the Coal Cast today to talk about his journey and some excited upcoming adventures!COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Apr 29

1 hr 14 min

Tinkering with Blacksmithing Skills | The Coal Cast - Ep 95

We've got Greg Kountz back on the podcast today talking about some new projects and new skills he's picking up in the forge!COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Apr 15

38 min

The 2026 Community Calendar | The Coal Cast - Ep 94

We're reviewing some of the major 2026 blacksmithing events happening around the US!COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Apr 8

59 min