In reply to I watch this weekly, and I by TruBluMich. And this is not even close. there's literally nothing wrong with a minority wanting to see more minorities represented on TV, movies, radio etc. Rich Greenwood (S1, E1) 3. Description (includes spoilers for previous episodes): Two more sudden death battles are held. While judges J. Neilson, David Baker, and Ben Abbott have extensive and impressive blade-making experience (Abbott was actually a two-time winner on the show before ascending to the judge's seat), host Wil Willis and Doug Marcaida came to the series with exactly zero bladesmithing knowledge. The show needed a mean judge to round the panel out, and Neilson fit that part. Marcus Weiss 4. Ray Kirk (S1, E8) 3. They also complain that the judges often misuse bladesmithing jargon (which might be for the audience's benefit, as the show can't expect its fans to become expert blacksmiths just to enjoy the competition) and speculate that many of the failed weapons are the result of skipped steps. Isn't this a term companies use to justify racists hiring practices? 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Each weapon is tested and evaluated by a panel of three or four judges. However, in a new video shared by one of the show's producers, Brian Luce, the actor can be seen on set during the filming of the 14th instalment, which marks the show's 200th episode. Rarely two days. Josh 4. A Reddit user named Jibbah_Jabba noted, While I love the show for the entertainment value, I wouldnt rely on it for much more than a high-level overview with a handful of useful tricks of the trade. New world coming whether you and yours like it or not. I laugh to the point of tears every time. I really enjoy watching Forged in Fire on History channel. That it f*cking mattered, in a way that might not have been obvious to me or R2D2. But you might imagine that a show where bladesmiths have their work judged would get folks who know all about the craft to do that. Damascus European dagger (J. Neilson's favorite blade), Scottish Dirk (Dave Baker's favorite blade), "Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers)". Did these guys draw straws as to what order they will compete? That's all fine for something presented for entertainment purposes, of course. I liked your sword - you did good. Agree that affinity isn't necessarily a bad thing, but you just need to be aware of it. Rooting for someone with whom you have a shared connection/association is not uncommon or bad. Jennifer Lyddane 2. Matthew Parkinson (S1, E1) 3. Erich Ouellette (S3, E14) 3. You're coming to conclusions based on limited information and making your own set of assumptions through your own biases. That could have been the watch phrase for the episode, because I was constantly keeping an eye on wiggle room with dimensions and time. Description (includes spoilers for previous episodes): Two more sudden death battles are held. Grady Powell replaced Willis for season eight onward. Forged in Fire airs on the History channel on Wednesdays at 9pm. Doug Marcaida on Facebook (link; no login required): In the fourth episode of this five-part event, it's back to the #ForgedInFire Gladiator Arena for two more sudden-death battles. There's a $25,000 bonus for winning five rounds in a row. Or Mexican-Americans rooting for Mexico. The Real Reason Wil Willis Isn't On This Season Of Forged In Fire. Or a teenager rooting for another teenager. Jimmy Martin 3. OT: How does TCU's season stack up to other Cinderellas? The Second Chance Tournament continues with the remaining duels. Finally, there is David Baker, one of the world's foremost swordsmiths (via History). Since Forged in Fire is still in the middle of its eighth season, The History Channel has made no official announcements regarding the release date for season 9. In reply to I have an adopted brown by MGlobules. At the moment, there hasnt been an official renewal announcement for season nine, but we have every reason to believe that the show will be returning. Magic. The program places four competitors in three elimination rounds to forge bladed weapons. And although he expressed his appreciation for the show and its crew, his comments suggested he's ready for a new adventure. Tim Healy, head of programming and development at the History Channel, explained(via Decider)that the inspiration for Forged in Fire came from his 14-year-old daughter's love of cooking competition shows like Chopped. Scott Bragg, (using "mystery" steel with San Mai technique), Results: 1. To put it simply, Forged in Fire is a competition show where blade smiths compete to see who can make the best knives. Some are ugly, some are easily broken, and some simply don't do the one thing a blade is supposed to do cut. That places with little or no Black or other racial representation, however white or liberal, were problematic--that she was looking for people like her. If you're wondering how someone comes up with the idea for a TV show about sweaty people beating slabs of metal into useful and often beautiful weapons, wonder no more: You hang out with your teenage kids and pay attention. So in order to spend some time with her, Healy would sit and watch those culinary shows, and he began to wonder how he could do a "cooking competition show without cooking" (now that's some outside-the-box thinking). But--here's where R2D2 and his breezy assertion, above, comes in. Been trying ro do the math if yall film back to back yall be done around 1am or so. that plus there's zero incentive to stop competing. She was able to connect with them and see that she too might someday play at a high level (with lots of work, coaching and luck). At the end of the TV, TV is all about entertainment so it goes without saying that producers are only going to focus on the most entertaining parts of the process. there's also nothing wrong with an asian person referring to themselves as "oriental" (god i hated typing that forgive me andrew and any other asians on this blog). Weiss on leave due to police investigation. Lots of history with cardiac issues. Jesse is ok. I just find it hard to believe that the person you feel most connected to in a show is always the person that looks the most like you. For example, many experienced bladesmiths like Darrell Markewitz have complained that while the show loves a fiery "quench" (when the hot metal is plunged into water or oil to rapidly cool it, hardening the metal), it never shows the metal being tempered, which is a slower, less showy process designed to increase the durability of the metal after hardening. --Lewis. No, R2D2, this time for this sh*t has passed. Or a Michigan alum rooting for the Michigan student. Sam Smith (S7, E16) 2. Hi Jesse! Could be someone only hires/promotes the same gender, from the same alumni base, etc. Burt Foster (S2, E7), Results: 1. Matt Montgomery 3. Now he's going to Michigan with a dual degree in engineering. Labor tasks - Excavate up to .3m/1ft below grade. And while the place is vented, it's vented against asphyxiation, not heat. I love that Dave Baker regularly says that Jesse will sometimes find himself in a tricky spot, but always focuses on the right things. So the gun aspect was put aside in favor of the bladed weapons approach the show has found so successful. In each episode, four bladesmiths compete in a three-round elimination contest to forge bladed weapons, with the overall winner receiving $10,000 and the show's championship title "Forged in Fire Champion". The brutally competitive nature of Forged in Fire seems like it made this guy collapse. Being by rc15. ", Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos as Jay and Hailey. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Whether or not this is a permanent change that will continue on to season 9 is unknown, but if it is, then fans may have to get used to this new host. It's easy to imagine that making weapons comes with some legal complications, and there are a lot of rumors swirling around Forged in Fire concerning what happens to all those swords, knives, and other bladed weapons once filming is finished. Regardless of the reason, however, fans on Reddit don't seem to be too smitten by the new host. Like, say, pulling for him because he went to Michigan and you did too, which was the main part of the OP. I'm sure you meant well. Like every other reality show, there are certain elements of the series that are essentially just for the sake of TV. You're well-intentioned, which I appreciate, but also off base. And the newest win seems biased. Russian Cossack World War II Shashka Saber. That's not happening. If youre the very last challenger to step into round ten and you win, then your big finish is $5000. All rights reserved. Aaron Morrison (S5, E14) (Greek Kopis) 3. Alex Morris 3. One of the main critiques about the show has been that the blade never appear to be tempered, but one former contestant has dispelled that notion in a thread on Reddit. However, Healy really wanted a fresh group of smiths every week instead of Runway's fixed cast in order to take a deeper dive into the culture surrounding the craft. Was wondering what time yall start filming one 8 hour episode? Jesse talks to a medic from the ambulance crew after. The white kids (generally) traipsed in one door to the fast-track classes while the Black kids tended to languish. We're not going to ostracize Hotel Putingrad for being a supporter of the Putin and Russia's war on Ukraine b/c it's clear that was a joke. The actor played detective Jay Halstead in the series. To start it off, the episodes are actually filmed over the course of two days for an 8 hour battle. Clarence Jackson (S3, E10) 3. And that's too bad, because according toCareer Trend, the median salary for a bladesmith is estimated to be about $31,000, with a low of $20,000 (and most of them make their money creating cutlery instead of super awesome swords and the like). Fans can likely expect the show to continue running, as the network has announced no plans to cancel the popular game show. The program places four competitors in three elimination rounds to forge bladed weapons. He is known for starring in Special Ops Mission and Triggers: Weapons That Changed the World. Raymond Smith (S3, E15) (preliminary). Some things I cant comment on due to contracts, etc. He then went on to say, The first round blades are indeed tempered. Essentially, tempering means that the blade is heated to somewhere between 350 and 450 degrees Fahrenheit to soften the steal and make it more flexible. Ten days later, a second ship . Mike Rowley (S5, E38) 4. Gomes was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, and one of the show's contestants, Kim Stahl, warned other fans, "Not every episode outlines all the procedures that were followed." And even though "Forged in Fire" won't be the same without him, Powell appears to be giving it his all as the long-running show's new host. This is seriously the best part of the episode. I was impressed with your forging in the first half. Theo Nazz (S3, E14) 2. If R2D2 thinks my daughter's a racist, pretty obviously, he's an idiot. As the . It wasn't just heat exhaustion that got him, it was a pre-existing heart condition he didn't know about, with the heat, stress, and lack of sleep triggering it. And that's also true for Forged in Fire. Event 1: Signature blades (using W1 steel / railroad spikes), "Veteran's Knife Special: Salute to Veterans". The bladesmiths' are judged by some of America's finest Master Smiths, and J. Neilson is one of them. Jimmy Pool (Baby Boomers), Results: 1. Steele Chambers is still having nightmares about the ball peen hammer and anvil that was Hassan Haskins and that Michigan offensive line. Two smiths survive to recreate a weapon from a past, Judge Dave Baker's blade copy from memory. My name is Jesse Hu. Collin Sage (S5, E5) 2. People who have seen previous seasons of Forged in Fire are probably familiar with Wil Willis, who hosted the show's first seven seasons. Or Indian-Americans rooting for India. I honestly barely remember it myself, other than the fact that it was funny and relevant at the time. In the final round, Collin Sage competed and won against judge David Baker. Design by Human Element, OT: Forged in Fire, featuring a current Michigan Student. Set and compact gravel base. That sounds reasonable, especially when you've got a bunch of people making something terrifying like a Moro kris. (Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 CST). While the judges were commenting about you wasting time snacking, I was thinking "smart move". And the newest win seems biased. Will Morris, Results: 1. Forrest Ketner (Baby Boomers) 2. Fans can likely expect the show. It was one of those not-so-uncommon American schools with a white middle class population and a poor Black one. Sam Smith 4. Im the current reigning Gladiator of the Forge. BTW, are ya'll allowed to have a ruler during forging to double check blade length? Marc Setzer (S5, E22) 7. JavaScript is disabled. Michael Seronde, Results: 1. The Stuff Thats Completely Fake on Forged in Fire, How Do You Qualify to Be on The Bachelorette?. He also knew from experience that whenever a reality show featured a weapon, the ratings went up, and that was his inspiration a show where they make weapons from scratch instead of fancy burritos. But his reason for leaving may very well involve a new addition to his growing family. Congratulations, I hope they set up Ben Abbott vs the Gladiator Champion! Cookies help us deliver our Services. Additionally, even though the contestants on Forged in Fire are good at what they do, the techniques shown on the show arent always top-notch. In round 2, three smiths made handles from wooden weapons seen in WWE wrestling matches. There's a $10,000 bonus for winning five rounds in a row. The defending champion has four wins under his belt, but faces his toughest challenge yet forging the weapon used to assassinate Julius Caesar, the pugio daggers. First, I want to know who wrote that and thought that/rsst/ was going to help me with the pronunciation over just the spelling. Your post and the rationale behind it were blitheringly idiotic, why dont you just sit the rest of this one out and stop digging yourself a bigger hole. Jesse just won 8 straight , undefeated and $50 grand! While we appreciate Wil Willis and everything he brought to the series, we are excited to start this new chapter and welcome Grady Powell into the 'forge' as our new host.". This means that if youre watching the show with hopes of improving your own skills, you may want to check out some additional resources as well to make sure that youre learning everything correctly. Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. 'UNCONDITIONAL' But NBC usually only talks about/interviews/does backstories on our athletes, so it reinforces your nationalistic affinity. test. Still, some viewers can help but wonder whether or not everything they see on the show is legit. After all, it has all of the elements that people typically look for in a competition show and the fact that its about knives makes it even cooler. I root for Simone Biles more than other Americans/gymnasts because I've heard of her mental health struggles. "To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I have an adopted brown daughter (my wife and I are white). I have learned an incredible lot watching and listening to her. Caleb Ledford (Gen Z) 3. It's been criticized for the lack of female representation on the show (the first season, in fact, had exactly zero women on it), especially since the host and judges are exclusively male. It's the heat. Back at the Forged in Fire gladiator's arena, two more ferocious one-on-one battles rage on. Matt Bingaman (38 points, $1,000) 4. Watching professionals and very accomplished hobbyists work to a high standard is one of the greatest pleasures. Speaking of self image, being that you don't even know the OP, you might want to stop giving unsolicited, bad take advice on the internet. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. There's a difference between being a weapons expert and being a bladesmith. Erin Simmons (S2, E3) (Dave's pick), Results: 1. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This episode featured contestants eliminated from previous episodes returning for a chance at redemption. New in-state offer: 2026 OT Khalief Canty, Jr. the schwais a reduced, neutral vowel sound written as an upside-down and backwards e, , in the International Phonetic Alphabet (the universal chart of symbols, representing all the sounds languages make). Guy Goes Bungee Jumping While Playing The Bagpipes Because Why Not? N/A, Results: 1. (To be fair, Marcaida spells and pronounces it KEAL, which stands for "'keep everyone alive"). Great job. Rae Lynn Vander Weide (S5, E30) 6. Chad Osborne (S2, E7), Results: 1. Each judge forges a blade over a fortnight at his home forge and tests the finished product himself, all the while being his own camera crew (which J. Neilson's wife, Beckie, complains about). you're either trying WAYYY to hard to be the "wokest" person, or you do not understand human nature in the slightest. Did you get to keep yours? On top of that, the show has given talented blade smiths a large platform to share their skills. A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 1 signifies the, A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 2 signifies, A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 3 signifies, A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 4 signifies, A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 5 signifies, A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 6 signifies, A contestant's name preceded by the numeral 7 signifies, A contestant's name inside angled brackets ( < and > ) denotes that person being. . Yes, that's apparently actually a thing. The winner received an additional $10,000 and the title "Champion of Champions". There's J. Neilson, one of only less than 115 people to ever receive the title of Mastersmith from the American Bladesmith Society. 2/10 Nielson Was Brought On To Be The Mean Judge. Since Forged in Fire is still in the middle of its eighth season, The History Channel has made no official announcements regarding the release date for season 9. Will 2024 be a record year for football players drafted? Season five's episode numbering starts at zero. January 18, 2023 - 13:43 GMT Nicky Morris. Brad Ditty 3. Sure, we all love drama, and watching a bunch of people scheme and plot and riff on some version of "I'm not here to make friends" like they invented the phrase is fun and all, but shows that pit smart, talented people against each other in a test of skill? After devastating setbacks, only two enter the final round where they must recreate an ancient Roman weapon known as the Scissor. I was shocked the other guys blade would not cut that heavy bag. Jennifer Lyddane (S7, E32) 2. In reply to Explain the racist part of by ldevon1. However, the three "losing" smiths get nothing, aside from a trip to New York City and being on television, of course. So, only the very first contestant can win the $75,000 if he wins every single round from start to finish. When Season 8 of "Forged in Fire" began airing on the History Channel, some fans were dismayed to see the show's longtime host Wil Willis had been replaced. Menno 4. My point being you should root for a contestant you have the most connection with and that shouldn't just be because they look like you. by mlGOBLUE, Sadly not Michael Stonebreaker, since he played for N fkn D. "steel sharpens steel" that is of course you are using a belt sander or diamond honing plates. However, it seems that the History Channel has had a change of heart. I needed it! Robby Bowman (S3, E5) 4. prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. While reality shows work hard to hide a lot of the boring details from the viewer (and thank goodness) it obviously takes a lot of skill to get cast on any show focused on a craft like bladesmithing. born to forge channeling ancestral energy, such skill and craftsmanship in all your weapons during the gladiator championship! I hope you come back as a judge or something. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Jimbo Henson, Event 2: Damascus-layered Throwing knives As Erin Healy, the managing editor of Blade magazine, notes, with four forges lined up next to each other, plus the heat of the television studio lights, the set gets super hot. You shouldn't have won, Kurts blade was better even though he had a gap in the guard. I needed the steel to cool down so I could grind on it, but didn't want to cool it too quickly and crack it. The "Case American Heroes Knife Series" consists of the "Lamb Hunter" SGM Kyle Lamb, Army; "The Hambone" SGT Clint Romesha, Army; "The Skinner" Kevin Holland, Navy & Army; "Recurve Utility #6" Harry Bologna, Navy. I've facilitated enough DE&I related seminars and worked with organizations to help build their DE&I strategies to have a pretty good sense of what's what. Cookies help us deliver our Services. These four contestants from previous seasons were invited to compete again based on fans' reaction to their initial performance. 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