{"podcast":{"title":"Hunting Gear Podcast","slug":"hunting-gear-podcast-90484","podcast_index_feed_id":90484,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/7514d243-0c5a-47a1-b55b-299bc7ce6e7e","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/hunting-gear-podcast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/2/20/18/80240522-d562-4044-9953-edaefcd16cd2_ca74c84764169e2ac517d4a0586034f6.jpg","author":"Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire","episode_count":288,"summary":"The Hunting Gear Podcast covers just what the title implies, hunting gear and equipment. Host Dan Johnson interviews a variety of companies within the hunting industry as well as hardcore hunters who rely on their equipment to be successful in the field. From discussions on archery and firearms to clothing and accessories, if you are a hunting gear nut, this podcast is sure to hold your attention. Dan is also is joined by co-host Bob Polanic as they share their own experiences with the hunting equipment they use every season.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T02:18:12.677201+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484"},"episode":{"title":"Hunting Gear Podcast - Montana Knife Company","slug":"hunting-gear-podcast-montana-knife-company","published_at":"2026-03-06T10:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484/hunting-gear-podcast-montana-knife-company","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484","url":"https://sportsmensempire.com/network/the-hunting-gear-podcast","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/a059c121-4c83-45d2-bbaa-b8cf6fa9c91d/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Josh Smith from Montana Knife Company shares his journey from a young knife maker to building a successful American brand. He discusses the importance of craftsmanship, scaling a business without compromising quality, and the values behind his brand. Key Topics: Josh Smith's background and early mentorship in knife making The process of becoming a master bladesmith and industry standards Building Montana Knife Company from scratch during economic uncertainty Balancing quality and scale in manufacturing The importance of authenticity and American craftsmanship Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In this episode, Josh Smith from Montana Knife Company shares his journey from a young knife maker to building a successful American brand. He discusses t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3727,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hunting-gear-podcast-90484/episodes/hunting-gear-podcast-montana-knife-company/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484/hunting-gear-podcast-montana-knife-company.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}