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Behind the Anvil – Join bladesmith Michael Peterson, with over 30 years of experience, as he takes you inside the world of bladesmithing, knife-making, and the craft behind Mike’s Damascus Knives LLC. From insights on the American Bladesmith YouTube series to shop talk, interviews, and wherever the conversation leads, Behind the Anvil is your forge-side seat to the art and stories of the blade.
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S2 From Fishing Lures to 3D Printing: Building Custom Creations with Spicy Mike
From Fishing Lures to 3D Printing: Building Custom Creations with Spicy Mike In Season 2 Episode 23 of Behind The Anvil Podcast, Host Michael Peterson sits down with Michael “Spicy Mike” Kerley for…
S2E22 Forged Minds & Damascus Dreams with RJ “Hitman” Goble
Forged Minds & Damascus Dreams with RJ “Hitman” Goble Host Michael Peterson sits down with RJ “Hitman” Goble of Hitman Customz for an in-depth conversation covering everything from Damascus steel…
S2E21 How God Used Forged in Fire to Forge Redeemed Steel
S2 E21 — How God Used Forged in Fire to Forge Redeemed Steel In this powerful episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with bladesmith Billy from Yellow Rose Forge and Redeemed…
S2E20 Forged Stories: Spring Steel, Friction Folders & The Legacy of Buster Warenski”
Episode 20 of Behind The Anvil Podcast features Host Michael Peterson going solo behind the mic for a deep dive into knife making, creativity, AI tools, and the stories that shaped the craft. Michael…
S2E19 Episode 19: Steel, Strategy & The Future of Bladesmithing
Behind The Anvil Podcast host Michael Peterson sits down for an in-depth roundtable discussion with Shawn Shropshire, Brian J Rognholt, and John C. Thunert for a raw and honest conversation about the…
S2E18 “The Comeback Kid: Purpose, Pressure & Podcasting with Richard Kaufman”
In this episode, host Michael Peterson sits down with Richard Kaufman, known as “The Comeback Kid,” for a real and inspiring conversation about resilience, business, and finding purpose after…
S2E17 The Wandering Bladesmith Returns
The Wandering Bladesmith Returns. Host Michael Peterson sits down once again with Shawn Shropshire, aka the Wandering Bladesmith, for a wide-ranging conversation packed with shop talk, travel…
S2E16 Forged in Fire & Life: Brian Rognholt’s Journey Through Steel and Survival
Forged in Fire & Life: Brian Rognholt’s Journey Through Steel and Survival Episode Description: In Episode 17 of Behind The Anvil Podcast, host Michael Peterson sits down with Brian J Rognholt…
S2E15 Forging the Future: Business Moves, Meteorite Steel & Hard Truths with Dustin Rhodes
In this episode of Behind The Anvil Podcast, host Michael Peterson sits down with bladesmith Dustin Rhodes for a wide-ranging conversation from the forge to the future. Dustin shares exciting plans…
S2E14 Forging a Path: Chris Jones of Steel Dog Knives on Craft and Community
In this episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with Chris Jones of Steel Dog Knives to talk about the real journey of building a knife-making business from the ground up. Chris…
S2E13 Atlas Forge: Innovation, Industry & the Modern Bladesmith
Atlas Forge: Innovation, Industry & the Modern Bladesmith & Blacksmit In Season 2 Episode 13, host Michael Peterson sits down with Charles, founder of Atlas Forge and creator of the popular…
S2E12 Ink, Integrity & AI with Rodney Jacobson.
Ink, Integrity & AI with Rodney Jacobson In Episode 12 of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with longtime friend and comic book artist Rodney Jacobson. Mike and Rodney go back…
S2E11 Raised by the Shield & Sword – Steel, Story, and Strategy
Raised by the Shield & Sword – Steel, Story, and Strategy In this episode of Behind The Anvil, Host Michael Peterson sits down with Brian DeMille and Dan DeMille for a dynamic conversation that…
S2E10 Back on His Feet & Back to the Bench – Recovery, Rods, and Rockets
Back on His Feet & Back to the Bench – Recovery, Rods, and Rockets In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with Brad to talk about his…
S2E9 From Canada to Custom Craft – A Conversation with Glenn Stoneman
From Canada to Custom Craft – A Conversation with Glenn Stoneman In this wide-ranging episode of Behind The Anvil, Michael sits down with Canadian-born entrepreneur Glenn Stoneman to talk…
S2E8 From Fire to Fame – J. Neilson & Shelley of Gypsy Soul Knives
Title: From Fire to Fame – J. Neilson & Shelley of Gypsy Soul Knives In Episode 8 of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with knife-making legend J. Neilson of J. Neilson Knives and…
S2E7 Service Dogs, Responsible Ownership, and the Realities of Training*
Service Dogs, Responsible Ownership, and the Realities of Training* In this eye-opening episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with Danielle, a seasoned professional dog trainer…
S2E6 Collaborative Forges & Standing Firm
Collaborative Forges & Standing Firm – Rhiannon & Johnathan Sibley of The Blade Bar Michael Peterson sits down with Rhiannon and Johnathan Sibley of The Blade Bar and Djinn Knives and Jess…
S2E5 Forged by Faith: Fire, Trials, and the Power of Spiritual Transformation
In Season 2, Episode 5 of Behind The Anvil, Michael sits down with Brian for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation that blends faith, fire, and real-world transformation. Brian shares his remarkable…
S2E4 Steel, Stories, and the Hustle Grind
In this episode, host Michael Peterson sits down with knife maker and fellow podcast host Ryan Coakley for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond the forge. From Ryan start in knife making…
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Behind The Anvil has published 48 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Behind The Anvil is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 21m.
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