Cast your future with Foundry Talk!

Cast your future with Foundry Talk!

Foundry Talk

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 1h 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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66%
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About This Podcast

Whether you're a seasoned foundry veteran, a weekend warrior pouring metal in your backyard, or an aspiring entrepreneur with dreams of breaking out on your own, Foundry Talk is your crucible of knowledge. Join our hosts, Nate McLain and Perry Merritt, as they dive deep into the heart of the metal casting industry. Looking for a new career, a foundry might be just the place for you.

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S2E4 Foundry Talk S2E4 Jim Gauldin of Palmer Manufacturing

Mar 23, 2026 1h 12m

Join hosts Perry Merritt and Nate McLain on the Foundry Talk podcast for a lively conversation with Jim Gauldin, President of Palmer Manufacturing.Jim traces Palmer’s roots back to a small evening…

S2E3 Foundry Talk S2E3 with Rick Buellesfeld of Sooner State Pattern Works

Mar 09, 2026 1h 21m

Nate frequently says foundry people are "the salt of the earth," and this episode's guest certainly fits the bill. Join us as we sit down with Rick Buellesfeld, owner and operator of Sooner State…

S2E2 Foundry Talk S2E2 with with Dave Schmidt of Finite Solutions

Feb 23, 2026 1h 29m

In this episode of Foundry Talk, hosts Nate McLain and Perry Merritt chat with Dave Schmidt, VP of Finite Solutions Incorporated, about metal casting simulation software. Dave shares the company's…

S2E1 Foundry Talk S2E1 with Bill Crouse of Protech Pattern & Design

Feb 09, 2026 1h 24m

In this episode of Foundry Talk, hosts Nate McClainand Perry Merritt talk with Bill Crouse of ProTechPattern in rural Wisconsin. Bill shares his path from freelancing in1996 to opening his dream shop…

S2 Foundry Talk Season 2

Feb 06, 2026 1m Trailer

The Foundry Talk Podcast is back for a brand new season. Join us Monday February 9th as we start talking to new guests.

Episode 13 Dave Rittmeyer, Matthews Additive Technology

Aug 25, 2025 1h 24m

Think you know how much bronze it takes to make memorial markers? In this episode, we talk with Dave Rittmeyer of Matthews International and get a surprising answer about the sheer volume of metal…

S1E12 Episode 12 Dan Weiss adatasol

Aug 11, 2025 53m

In this episode, hosts Perry and Nate sit down with Dan Weiss, the president of adatasol, to uncover his fascinating journey into the tech world. Dan shares how his company evolved to build custom…

S1E11 Episode 11 Bryan Davis Remelt Sources

Jul 28, 2025 1h 23m

Get ready to refine your knowledge! This episode, we're sitting down with Bryan Davis, the National Sales Manager at Remelt Sources, to pull back the curtain on certified metal alloys. We'll unpack…

S1E10 Episode 10 Professor John Campbell

Jul 14, 2025 1h 45m

Join us for a special episode with Professor John Campbell, a renowned, influential, and controversial figure in the foundry industry. We'll delve into the critical challenge of bi-film and its…

S1E9 Episode 9 Jerrod Weaver NFFS.org

Jun 30, 2025 1h 30m

Are regulations "choking" American foundries? On Foundry Talk, we speak with Jerrod Weaver of NFFS.org about the critical challenges facing the industry.We'll discuss the impact of regulations and…

S1E8 Episode 8 Todd Yoder Hoosier Pattern

Jun 16, 2025 1h 35m

Join Nate McLain and Perry Merritt as they talk with Todd Yoder, Additive Manufacturing Manager at Hoosier Patterns. Get an inside look at 3D printed molds and cutting-edge 3D sand printing…

S1E7 Episode 7 Chris Greenfield The Federal Metal Company

Jun 02, 2025 1h 33m

Just how "green" is the foundry business? Dive into the surprising world of sustainable metal production with us! In this episode, we chat with Chris Greenfield of the Federal Metal Company about the…

S1E6 Episode 6 Tim Carr Cutting Edge Abrasives

May 19, 2025 1h 48m

Ready to hear the unfiltered truth about building a business from the ground up? Meet Tim Carr, a.k.a. "Abrasive Tim," the straight-talking founder of Cutting Edge Abrasives. Forget the sugarcoating…

S1E5 Episode 5 Clarke Easterling of Windy Hill Foundry

May 07, 2025 1h 59m

Get ready for laughs and valuable insights! We had a fantastic time chatting with Clarke Easterling from Windy Hill Foundry in Mississippi. Tune in as we explore the ups and downs of…

S1E4 Episode 4 - Tony Workman of Art Castings of Colorado

Apr 14, 2025 1h 3m

If you're into metal, art, or just plain cool stories, you'll love this podcast! With nearly 80 years of experience between them, Tony and Nate geek out on foundry techniques. Tony has been running…

S1E3 Episode 3 Julie Markee of Key Process Innovations

Mar 31, 2025 54m

Join us as we have a broad conversation with Julie Markee, Managing Director of Key Process Innovations. We talk chickens (yes chicken), investment casting, business process, and the wide range of…

S1E2 Episode 2 Jerrod Weaver of Non Ferrous Founder's Society

Mar 17, 2025 58m

Jerrod Weaver Executive Director Non-Ferrous Founder's Society http://nffs.org joins us to talk about the growing need for employees in the foundry industry and sheds light on the efforts NFFS is…

S1E1 Episode 1 Meet the hosts

Mar 03, 2025 53m

Nate McClain and Perry Merritt are your hosts for Foundry Talk. Get to know them, what brought them together and what led them to this podcast. Bet you'll never guess how these two met.

S1E1 Cast your future with Foundry Talk!

Mar 02, 2025 0m Trailer

Whether you're a seasoned foundry veteran, a weekend warrior pouring metal in your backyard, or an aspiring entrepreneur with dreams of breaking out on your own, Foundry Talk is your crucible of…

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