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What is Foundry Talk?
Bridging the gap between commercial manufacturing
and the garage maker community.
Foundry Talk is a raw, unfiltered podcast hosted by Nate, A professional foundryman with over 30+ years of experience. We sit down with industry innovators, entrepreneurs, and hands-on makers to explore the real craft, challenges, and future of metal casting and manufacturing. What does the next decade of metal casting look like and how do we get more folks excited about the wonderful world of metal casting.
30+ Years of Experience
Get hard-earned shop-floor wisdom, technical insights, and professional best practices straight from seasoned manufacturing leaders.
From Garage to Foundry
Content designed for everyone—whether you're pouring metal in a backyard setup or managing a high-volume commercial foundry.
Candid Conversations
No corporate fluff. Just honest, practical discussions about the tools, techniques, and people driving the industry forward.
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Nate is a professional foundryman with more than 30+ years of experience. Nate is still learning new technology and helping others as we share information for a better tomorrow and better metal castings used for some truly remarkable purposes. From aerospace, automotive, industrial, mining, and all things in-between. Nate is currently the president of KN Manufacturing Inc. in Lufkin, TX and CO-President of Kansas Castings in Belle Plaine, KS.
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"Nate brings over 30 years of real-world manufacturing expertise to the table, and hearing him break down complex shop floor challenges is invaluable. Foundry Talk bridges the gap between commercial casting and the modern maker community in a way no other podcast does."
Marcus V., Commercial Patternmaker
"As someone who got into metal casting following YouTube tutorials back a few years ago, listening to Perry and Nate feels right at home. They combine deep technical knowledge with an approachable, transparent style that keeps me hooked every single episode."
Dave K., Metal Casting Hobbyist
"Finding quality content that speaks directly to the metalcasting and manufacturing sectors is tough. Foundry Talk delivers candid, highly practical conversations with industry innovators that give you fresh ideas you can take straight back to the shop."
Sarah L., Foundry Operations Manager
"Perry has always had a gift for taking complex casting concepts and making them easy to understand. Combining his teaching background with Nate's decades as a professional foundryman makes this an absolute masterclass in every episode."
Kevin R., Industrial Arts Instructor
"It’s rare to find a podcast that speaks both to seasoned industry veterans and weekend garage casters alike. Foundry Talk captures the true spirit of the metalworking community—honest, hardworking, and always willing to share knowledge."
Brian T., Fabrication Shop Owner
