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Listen along as Josh Smith, CEO of Montana Knife Company, talks to some of the most interesting people that he meets. Conversations vary from fellow business owners, politicians, hunters, and anyone else Josh finds interesting. If you enjoy the show, please share it with friends and make sure to subscribe.
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Chuck Matto, the Bay Area pitmaster behind Chuck’s Flavor Train, has spent nearly a decade building a fusion barbecue style that pulls from different cultures and pays no mind to the rulebook. He’s appeared on Food Network’s “Fire Masters” and “BBQ Brawl,” been featured in a TikTok duet with Gordon Ramsay, and published “Chuck’s Flavor Train: Your Ticket to Smokin’ Hot Barbecue” through Simon & Schuster. Get Chuck's Book here! https://a.co/d/09WaDYhm
John and Jenn Rivets have been outfitting for over 30 years with a combined experience of 60+ years. They have both been avid outdoorsmen since a very young age whether they were fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, farming, mining, hiking in the wild, off-roading, quadding, or whatever took them outdoors! John has been guiding Big Game animals and more for over 37 years. They are also manufacturers of hunting scents & calls, as well as fishing tackle manufacturers and developers. Visit therivetco.com to learn more!
This week on the Josh Smith Show. Andrew Jones stopped by to talk with Josh. Andrew is well established in the outdoor industry where he spent years with Yeti and is now the Director of Marketing and Sales at Kifaru.
This weeks episode is with University of Montana's Head Football Coach, Bobby Kennedy. Coach Kennedy a 30-plus year coaching veteran at the game’s highest levels with a national championship pedigree, who has coached in 17 bowl games, including four BCS contests (two BCS championship games, two Rose Bowls and one Fiesta Bowl).
Dusty Tuckness is a legend in the pro rodeo space. With 10 PRCA Bullfighter of the Year awards and 17x WNFR appearances he is renowned as one of the best to ever do it. On top of his rodeo accolades Dusty is now an ambassador with Montana Knife Company. Follow Dusty on social media @dusty_tuckness
Chase Rice is a country music singer, songwriter, and avid outdoorsman. Outside of his time spent touring and writing music he spends his time hunting and fishing. From big game out West to duck hunting with his dog Jack. Find out more about Chase on his socials @ChaseRiceMusic and @ChaseRice and stream his new single Connie Lou https://open.spotify.com/track/1jVZ4yvMOrnYZchC8DbeNe?si=0439f3e5d6784592
Will Primos is a legend in the outdoor and hunting space. Pioneering his turkey call company into a hunting and sporting goods giant spanning thousands of hunting and outdoors items. From Primos Hunting Videos to the Hoochie Mama elk call. Will has truly made a huge impact in the hunting space.
Recently retired bareback bronc rider Richmond Champion stops in for a conversation. His decade spanning career saw him become an instant millionaire when his 90-point ride won the bareback riding and $1.1 million. He retired at the Calgary Stampede with a 90-point ride to close his legendary career. Follow Richie on social media @richmondchampion
This week's episode we have Rachel Ahtila stopping by. Rachel is a bad ass hunting guide working in British Columbia and the North West Territories in Canada. She is an expert packer and guides from horseback. At age 11 she started going to the mountains of northern British Columbia and by 19, she was leading hunts on horseback, eventually turning it into her career.
Fresh off of the incredible feat of rowing across the Pacific Ocean. Johnny Martinez is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, podcaster, and endurance athlete. Through Anahata Jiu Jitsu Academy, where he provides free training for veterans, and his show, The Warrior Healer Podcast, Johnny is dedicated to rebuilding community and inspiring others.
When is the right time to quit your job to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams? Josh discusses how he quit his job to start Montana Knife Company, what it took, and what he learned from doing it.
Introducing a new kind of conversation for The Josh Smith Show. On top of guest interviews Josh is sitting down and answering your questions and sharing his experience in creating and running a business. This is an introduction to this new show format from the new studio at Montana Knife Company's location in Missoula, Montana.
Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show! In this episode, Josh sits down with Paul Flannigan, founder of Stumptown Axes. From growing up on military bases overseas to running a bike shop in Virginia, Paul shares how a dark season in Seattle led him to restore vintage axes and build a thriving brand in Whitefish, Montana. They dive into the joy of working with your hands, the power of social media for makers, and why restoring old tools beats buying new every time. Follow Paul Flannigan: stumptownaxes.com instagram.com/stumptownaxes FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY and JOSH SMITH: www.montanaknifecompany.com instagram.com/montanaknifecompany instagram.com/joshsmithknives
This week's REAIR episode's guest is Tim Sheehy. Tim is a father, husband, combat veteran, a patriot, and an entrepreneur. He completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Sheehy was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations, including the Bronze Star with Valor for Heroism in Combat and the Purple Heart Medal. IG : @sheehyformtFOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY :https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ / montanaknifecompany / montanaknifeco #montanaknifecompany #madeinamerica
Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show!In this episode, Josh reunites with Travis Wuertz and Eric Fleming, pioneers in knifemaking tools. They reminisce on Hammer-In events, Travis's TW-90 invention mentored by Tim Hancock, Eric's forge automation expertise, and debut the portable mini grinder prototype for travel demos.Follow Travis Wuertz & Eric Fleming:traviswuertz.comflemingknives.comFOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY and JOSH SMITH:www.montanaknifecompany.cominstagram.com/montanaknifecompanyinstagram.com/joshsmithknives
Josh Smith sits down with Tom Swenson, CEO of Bank of Montana, to explore the vital role of community banking in fueling American entrepreneurship. Tom shares his journey from a New Jersey kid to founding a bank in Missoula, emphasizing how small banks empower dreamers like Josh to build businesses from the ground up. They discuss the decline of community banks, the challenges of navigating big bank bureaucracy, and the unique ability of local institutions to take risks on promising ventures, like Montana Knife Company, that larger banks often overlook.
In this solo episode, Josh Smith shares a raw update on his recent elk hunting trip in New Mexico, chasing bulls across 80 miles of rugged terrain, and a thrilling goat hunt in Alaska. He reflects on the challenges of bow hunting, the soul-refreshing power of the outdoors, and the importance of public lands. Josh also gives a peek into Montana Knife Company’s progress, from new building updates to gearing up for the Christmas rush, and shares thoughts on family, community, and the state of the country.
Josh sits down with Lindsey Persico, a Montana-based survivalist and women’s outdoor retreat leader, to explore her inspiring journey. From her homeschool roots in a tiny Idaho town to navigating an abusive marriage, Lindsey shares how her love for the outdoors and hunting became her sanctuary. She recounts her experience on Alone: The Beast, surviving 30 days in the Northwest Territories with no tools, and discusses the mental fortitude that carried her through. Now empowering women through retreats with Grenda’s Getaways and Whiskey Creek Retreats, Lindsey’s story is one of resilience, faith, and finding purpose in the wild.
Josh chats with Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, and Andy Stumpf, a Navy SEAL veteran and pilot, in this episode. Bill shares his Army background as a tech innovator supporting special ops, from radar exploitation to rapid prototyping battlefield tools. They dive into AI's future—demystifying it as pattern recognition, not true intelligence—and its potential to democratize manufacturing, lower prices, and boost American innovation. Bill explains Spartan Forge's evolution: high-res LiDAR mapping, historical imagery, tag odds, and AI scouting for smarter hunts. Topics include business lessons from Evan Hafer, hiring for culture, and preserving rugged individualism in hunting. FOLLOW SPARTAN FORGE: https://spartanforge.ai/ http://instagram.com/spartan.forge http://x.com/spartanforge
In this episode, Josh sits down with Vrindavan Bellord, sister of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, to discuss her journey from a US Marshal to leading disaster relief efforts. Vrindavan shares her 11-year career with the US Marshals, her decision to leave to support Tulsi’s presidential campaign, and her current work with We Must Protect, a nonprofit rebuilding homes for North Carolina flood victims. She details the challenges of disaster recovery, the importance of community-driven aid, and plans to assist California fire victims. Vrindavan also reflects on Tulsi’s rise to DNI, their upbringing focused on service, and the impact of grassroots support. Learn how to support at WeMustProtect.org and follow @WMPorg on Instagram.
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