Jesse talks to a medic from the ambulance crew after. So most of these smiths could probably use that cash. Glayden Carney 2. Four champions from previous episodes were invited to participate in this episode. I watch this weekly, and I'll say this. But--here's where R2D2 and his breezy assertion, above, comes in. Okay, saying a show about making bladed weapons is dangerous is like saying running with scissors is dangerous, but it's not actually the blades that you should worry about if you wander onto the set of Forged in Fire. Gordon "Gordy" Knapp (S5, E23), (Dagger & Chopper using 1095 & 15N20 steel plates each in a Damascus pattern), Results: Duel 3: "Runner-up" bracket: 1. And as contestant Rachel Oliver notes, most female bladesmiths don't use the forge technique that the show features. In reply to oriental andrew According to The New York Times, the fire got out of control, and the winds did the rest, spreading the fire to Gomes' home and then nearby apartment buildings, eventually driving nearly 30 people from their homes. 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. It would be safe to assume that fans will see some of the regular judges moving forward. That would make sense. A subreddit dedicated to discussion surrounding the 'Forged in Fire' TV show on The History Channel, S9 E16: Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles, Press J to jump to the feed. History channel's Forged in Fire is one of the most exciting reality TV shows. 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The bladesmiths' are judged by some of America's finest Master Smiths, and J. Neilson is one of them. No spoilers, but it's definitely worth a watch. Like every other reality show, there are certain elements of the series that are essentially just for the sake of TV. Kelly Potter (S2, E6) 4. As Vicepoints out, J. Neilson is proudly teaching his own young children to be bladesmiths. --Lewis. Was there a craft services table? Whether or not we will see Forged in Fire's traditional judge lineup for season 9 is somewhat of a mystery. The former host has been married to Krystle Amina since 2017 and the couple has one child, Flash Orion Willis. Or Ian Gold. As former contestant Kim Stahl told theNew York DailyNews, "Not every episode outlines all the procedures that were followed." Hello Jesse. I laugh to the point of tears every time. Raymond Smith (S3, E15) (preliminary). Since then, the former "Forged in Fire" host's social media accounts have been dominated by pictures . You're not just wandering the local mall asking people if they want to come make a 12th-century Crusader sword and maybe win some money, after all. Stormcrow Well-Known Member Apr 19, 2017 #10 With the #snackbreak, I was multi-tasking. Great job James congratulations. You're coming to conclusions based on limited information and making your own set of assumptions through your own biases. Unfortunately, Willis hasn't spoken out about what led to his departure from the series. Any time weapons are involved, things can get a little complicated. Man you are really challenged. It's not entirely the show's fault, of course. You shouldn't have won, Kurts blade was better even though he had a gap in the guard. You are using an out of date browser. In reply to You're gonna die on that by ldevon1. Marc Setzer (S5, E22) 7. Together, these three round out the show's judges' panel. According to IMDb, Forged in Fire's season premieres seem to switch at random between late summer, spring, and fall. Bravo to you and to her. Why is being a Michigan alum a no brainer connection that's valid to root for and being Asian isn't? To accommodate for this, the forges and power tools were made available in both rounds, a first for the show. Sam Smith (S7, E16) 2. First, I want to know who wrote that and thought that/rsst/ was going to help me with the pronunciation over just the spelling. Forged in Fire is an American television series which has aired on the History channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. So let's not get too judgmental. Nothing more unless its a weekend in which we got one day. Jesse Adcock, a mass communications major at Virginia Commonwealth University and an amateur bladesmith, was featured on the History Channel's "Forged in Fire," a show in which bladesmiths compete for $10,000 by creating iconic edged weapons from throughout history. Additionally, Willis opened up about the demanding nature of the "Forged in Fire" filming process in a December 2020 episode of the "B3f" podcast. Anyway, I saw in the 2nd episode of that series (still ongoing) that a kid named Jesse Hu was competing and that he is a 19 yo student at the University of Michigan. Congratulations, I hope they set up Ben Abbott vs the Gladiator Champion! They're also eager to see if there are any changes being made to the show's formula. Chris Coe (father is Vietnam War veteran) 4. Also, didn't look down the post first to realize I was going to be the first comment. The heat with those forges turned toward each other has to be HOT!!! Shawn Morse, the mayor, called it (via the New York Daily News) "the worst disaster this city has ever seen." Travis Henderson 4. That's no different than an Asian-American rooting for other Asian-Americans. In reply to Race isn't the only affinity by rc15. Im the current reigning Gladiator of the Forge. I needed it! In the judging department, Neilson is probably the most well-versed bladesmith, but also the judge with the most opinions and sharpest . I was impressed with your forging in the first half. https://www.facebook.com/HISTORY/videos/10154209843551184/. Jimbo Henson, Event 2: Damascus-layered Throwing knives Forged In Fire Season 9 - What We Know So Far. It's the heat. Fans of the show will already know that Jesse was set to return to the drama to direct the upcoming 16th episode of season ten. What Happened to Danielle and Nick from Love is Blind? Season five's episode numbering starts at zero. I am a 19 year old bladesmith with a goal to eventually become a Master-Bladesmith. Alex Morris 3. The defending smith seeks to retain his title by building a gladiator favorite: . Earl Blackmore (S2, E3) 4. It may not display this or other websites correctly. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. In the first part of a five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single . Jus' sayin', Being Asian, my 14 yo daughter was also super-excited (she roots for any Asian person on any TV competition - cooking, bladesmithing, singing, dating, etc.). 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. 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. 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. Some are ugly, some are easily broken, and some simply don't do the one thing a blade is supposed to do cut. Chad Kennedy (20 points) 2. We worried that our VERY shy brown daughter was going to get lost in the mix. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. i find it incomprehensible that this is "hard to believe" for you. Matthew Parkinson (S1, E1) 3. Collin Steenbergen, (using a forged key to open lock boxes of metal), (making a blade using only a blank outline), Results: 1. Brandon Rader (Army veteran) 3. On Aug. 30, 1892, when the steamship Moravia arrived from Europe, 22 passengers had died of the disease in route. Since 2015, weaponry nerds around the world have gotten a kick out of the History Channel's weapon-smithing competition show, Forged in Fire. We can all do better and I can see where you might raise an eyebrow at my username, but you also have to realize that this is a message board and that usernames are very often made up with some sense of humor behind it. She always loved hockey, but seeing the women playing at such a high level was very powerful for her. There's J. Neilson, one of only less than 115 people to ever receive the title of Mastersmith from the American Bladesmith Society. Still, some viewers can help but wonder whether or not everything they see on the show is legit. The "Flip the Script" challenge involved the contestants deciding amongst themselves the type of blade they would make and all other parameters, including handle material. It's natural that fans haven't quite warmed up to him. 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. List of Forged in Fire (TV series) episodes. Per Josh Henschke, the Feds are NOT involved in the Weiss investigation. I yield the floor to you and to everyone else. On top of that, the show has given talented blade smiths a large platform to share their skills. I understand wanting to see more representation on people that look like yourself on TV, especially from a child. 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. Still, there are a few shows that we hold out hope for, and Forged in Fire has been one of them. Results: 1. Erich Ouellette (S3, E14) 3. ", Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos as Jay and Hailey. I dont even have the time to send you spam. 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. 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. This episode followed the same structure as the "Ultimate Champions Edition" in Season 4, with five smiths who were inspired to take up the craft after watching the show. Forged in Fire airs on the History channel on Wednesdays at 9pm. I'm going to be honest Jesse. This is seriously the best part of the episode. In round 2, three smiths made handles from wooden weapons seen in WWE wrestling matches. 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). As the . It's official - the whole family will be obsessed with this new mobile game this Christmas, 10 sun, ski and UK resorts to book for a family winter getaway, 9 lab grown diamond jewelry pieces we love. Keep watching you won't be disappointed. Mike Andriacco (Air Force) 4. Trish Arno (Army veteran), (using canister Damascus from round tubes), Results: 1. Unsurprisingly, the History Channel dismisses such worries, noting that there's no evidence of any link between the show and crime rates involving knives or otherwise. I'm going to be honest Jesse. In reply to I have an adopted brown by MGlobules. It seems Willis is basking in fatherhood and enjoying spending time with his family especially after the turbulent year that was 2020. 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. He told Deadline: "I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past ten years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew. Michael Seronde (S6, E6) 2. It's safe to say, the former military man was a fan favorite, and his sudden departure from the show was baffling, to say the least. Jimmy Martin 3. Pride in the emergent nation was rampant, and Walter Sr.after giving his first son Jesse (1818-1870) his own father's name, his second son his own name, his daughter Mary (1822-1899) the name of Walt's maternal great grandmothers, and his daughter Hannah (1823-1908) the name of his own motherturned to the heroes of the Revolution and. There's a $25,000 bonus for winning five rounds in a row. And contestant Dustin Parrella told the Richland Source thatit goes even further than that. Description (includes spoilers for previous episodes): Two more sudden death battles are held. Redditor u/RyanDunn1977 wrote. While who you root for in a show doesn't really matter, but willingness to make connections with people that may not look like you does. Been trying ro do the math if yall film back to back yall be done around 1am or so. it's basic human psychology that we tend to gravitate towards those that look like ourselves. Anyway, I saw in the 2nd episode of that series (still ongoing) that a kid named Jesse Hu was competing and that he is a 19 yo student at the University of Michigan. Results: 1. 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. In the final round, Collin Sage competed and won against judge David Baker. That's not happening. It's also a very dangerous craft, as one huge fan of the show discovered in 2017. 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. Either way, Powell's first season on the show hasn't quite wrapped up yet. Scale down 9-foot long dagger to a version 1/5 its size, "Forged in Fire Christmas: Forging Wonderland", In a 2020 home quarantine special filler episode, two months are taken up with the three bladesmith judges while they are at home. Chris Price (S4, E20) 4. That it f*cking mattered, in a way that might not have been obvious to me or R2D2. So if you're the last one to go you can only win 5000? Im not real happy with this. Rich Greenwood (S1, E1) 3. I agree, which is why if I watched the show I would root for him because I would have more connection with him being from UM than other contestants that may look more like me. Two smiths survive to recreate a weapon from a past, Judge Dave Baker's blade copy from memory. Find out if Chicago PD star Jesse Lee Soffer is making a comeback for the show's 200th episode, Chicago Fire: All the original cast members who left and why, Chicago PD fans stunned as character makes unexpected return. Magic. Watching professionals and very accomplished hobbyists work to a high standard is one of the greatest pleasures. Thank you! I turned on the History Ch last night and guess what was on. Jesse is ok. I will always be proud of my time as Det. 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. In other words, according to the rumors, contestants don't get to keep the weapons they worked so hard for. At some point I'd think your daughter would think "this 70 year old Indian guy is just like me, I want him to win." Tyler Grant 4. The show has introduced millions of people to the world of knife making and viewers are really loving it. But still, the producers must've been a little concerned about this lack of knowledge. Lots of history with cardiac issues. "To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. (Lots to say about all this, of course, but I'll leave it at that.). According to a user named rdeker, As a contestant on the show (my episode hasnt aired yet, keep watching) Ill address a few things I see in this thread. Maybe you always root for the guy who make swords instead of knives because you think they're superior type of blade. In reply to I agree, which is why if I by rc15. The one Black teacher and the Black gym teacher. Neil Kamimura (S4, E8) 3. In round 1, four smiths cut through steel cages (representing a WWE Hell in a Cell steel cage match) to retrieve 1095 and 15N20 steel plates used for their signature blades. 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). I'm sure you meant well. Chevy Waddoups 4. "200th episode of Chicago PD, I cannot believe it," he said before panning to Jesse. However, the exact date on which it will pick up after season 8's conclusion is a mystery. Grady Powell took over hosting duties from Wil Willis, who presented the show for . 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. Results: 1. Willis is a former Army Ranger with a ton of experience using weapons of all sorts, and Marcaida is an edged weapon expert, knife designer, and martial artist. In reply to At least we got the worst by GoBlue96. Garrett Campbell 3. Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change. At the same time, however, there are some things about the show that arent exactly what they seem. Also, Go Blue! Forged in Fire cast who died; Tragic Moments & Whereabouts My point was that if that is the only thing she judges, or can only feel comfortable around people that look like her, it could cause her to miss out on some relationships in her future. Sure, its 2021 and we all know that reality shows tend to be everything but real. In the final round, weapons are tested in the "forge of mystery" which contain various mysterious materials for testing. In reply to Isn't this a term companies by ldevon1. I hope you come back as a judge or something. Jimmy Pool (Baby Boomers), Results: 1. 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. Instagram. does anybody know the time frame between episodes and also between rounds in the episodes? what this really "means" and whether humans are inherently "racist" because of this is debatable (and a debate I'm not going to participate in). The program places four competitors in three elimination rounds to forge bladed weapons. 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. That's why the History Channel's Forged in Fire in which bladesmiths compete to make various knives, swords, and other bladed weapons is such a success. As I was catching up on the more recent episodes I had missed (don't watch weekly, usually catch up on demand), I saw that they have a new 1v1 "Gladiator of the Forge" thing happening. Forged in Fire is an American competition series that airs on the History channel and is produced by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company. You want actual bladesmiths who have a shot at successfully making the weapons they're tasked with. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. These four contestants from previous seasons, each chosen by one of the four judges, were invited to compete again. 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. Josh Weston (S2, E6) 2. Salem Straub (S2, E2) 4. James, you're right on the snack and recharging. The last two seasons both premiered in October and November respectively, so if fans were to bet their money on any time period, late fall would be the best guess. New world coming whether you and yours like it or not. Could be someone only hires/promotes the same gender, from the same alumni base, etc. Great job. Willis had been with the series since it began, and as the host, he helped guide each season's bladesmiths through the grueling competition. Instead, they use a wholly different technique known as "stock removal," making the search for female contestants even more challenging. Was wondering what time yall start filming one 8 hour episode? Read and Watch: 'Bladesgiving' Weapons. 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). I likely overread into "she roots for any Asian person on any TV competition" comment. All rights reserved. The knives created on the show are critiqued by a panel of judges who are experts in the field. Brian Schmidt 2. Here's all we know, WATCH:Chicago PD's Jesse Lee Soffer shares video of Chicago Med's Nick Gehlfuss singing goodbye song. Each episode is exciting because of the challenges posed to the competitors, not because of their personality conflicts. The program places four competitors in three elimination rounds to forge bladed weapons. By Brian McNeill. I root for Americans because I know next to nothing about the athletes, and just have a flag next to a name. Zack Lewis (S4, E11), Results: 1. Lee Crawford (Navy), (using ladder pattern Damascus from a metal ladder), (using canister Damascus with metal from a barber's chair), (using metal from Greek armor and the Go-mai technique), (using a blade from one knife & combining it with a different weapon's handle), (using canister Damascus with drill bits), (with additional parameters added during forging), Results: 1. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Nicholas. But we haven't seen him in recent . However, the three "losing" smiths get nothing, aside from a trip to New York City and being on television, of course. At least we got the worst post of the day out of the way early today. So we sent her to the fairly upper crust local private school, pretty darned white, that a lot of our fellow academics were sending their kids to, and for a while, she flourished. David Roeder (S1, E5) 2. Agree that affinity isn't necessarily a bad thing, but you just need to be aware of it. List of Forged in Fire (TV series) episodes Forged in Fire is an American television series which has aired on the History channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. In reply to Jarrett Irons maybe? Now he's going to Michigan with a dual degree in engineering. Set and compact gravel base. I'm sure you can see prejudice and destructive bias if you squint hard enough, but that inserts ones own presuppositions rather than taking something at face value. So certainly, they have the experience and knowledge to judge a finished weapon. Privacy Policy According to The Cinemaholic, Neilson had taken multiple breaks from the show throughout seasons 3 and 4, where he was replaced by smiths Jason Knight and Ben Abbott on different occasions. Race isn't the only affinity. The actor played detective Jay Halstead up until his departure earlier in the series. Kelly Vermeer-Vella (S3, E4) 4. The show has remained tight-lipped on whether Jesse will make a comeback anytime soon, so it looks like fans will just have to wait until the 200th episode airs to find out. As the host, Wil Willis introduced the parameters for each episode for seasons one through seven. Mareko Maumasi (S1, E7) (Doug's pick) 2. After eight seasons of this, however, fans are wondering when the next one will debut. Did these guys draw straws as to what order they will compete? Plus, his research told him that on other reality shows like American Pickersor Pawn Stars, it was bladed weapons that resulted in ratings spikes. Taking to his Instagram account, Brian shared a behind-the-scenes video. Just keep in mind you're not going to be ready to start your own bladesmithing business after a few episodes. As John Gomes, the man who basically burned down his entire town trying to forge metal in his backyard after watching Forged in Fire, discovered, watching the show isn't really a substitute for learning how to bladesmith the right way.
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