The Josh Smith Show

Josh Smith
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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.

  1. 12/08/2025

    Paul Flannigan - STUMPTOWN AXES - EP 111 - The Josh Smith Show

    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

    1h 30m

  2. 11/03/2025

    Tim Sheehy REAIR - Putting Americans First - EP 110 - The Josh Smith Show

    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

    1h 22m

  3. 10/27/2025

    Travis Wuertz & Eric Fleming - TW-90 Grinder & Mini Grinder Reveal - EP 109 - The Josh Smith Show

    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

    1h 43m

  4. 10/16/2025

    Tom Swenson - Community Banking and American Dreams - The Josh Smith Show - EP 108

    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.

    1h 45m

  5. 09/29/2025

    Josh Smith Solo - Hunting Adventures and Life Updates - The Josh Smith Show - EP 107

    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.

    27 min

  6. 09/22/2025

    Lindsey Persico - A Life Shaped by the Outdoors - The Josh Smith Show - EP 106

    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.

    1h 51m

  7. 09/15/2025

    Bill Thompson and Andy Stumpf - AI-Powered Hunting Maps - Ep 105 - The Josh Smith Show

    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

    2h 7m

  8. 09/08/2025

    Vrindavan Bellord - We Must Protect: Rebuilding Lives After Disaster - Ep 104 - The Josh Smith Show

    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.

    1h 42m
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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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  • Creator
    Josh Smith
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Josh Smith
  • Show Website
    The Josh Smith Show

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