the Hand Engraving Podcast

the Hand Engraving Podcast

By Wade Oliver Wilson

The world's greatest podcast dedicated to the art and artists of hand engraving.
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Poetry of Nature, my interview with Jim Kelso

the Hand Engraving PodcastAug 11, 2022
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Malcolm Appleby, One of One

Malcolm Appleby, One of One

This is a wild and raucous episode staring the wild and raucous, Mr. Malcolm Appleby. I couldn’t begin to list all of the subjects that are covered herein. Even the number of people required to make the show is staggering. Thank you to all of Malcolm’s former students and workers, who took the time to talk about their friend and mentor. Enjoy the show!

May 20, 202501:16:23
Beth Robertson: Spreading Her Wings

Beth Robertson: Spreading Her Wings

This is a delightful conversation with the wood engraver, Beth S. Robertson, of Fife, Scotland. Co-hosts, Wade Oliver Wilson ans Ane Haugen Gathe, sat down with Beth and learned about her art and her life. Beth isn’t just an artist, she is also an art therapist. This is definitely a one of a kind episode. Enjoy. ***also, if you want more content, there is a video on YouTube in which Beth does a show and tell with some of her art prints.

Apr 22, 202551:32
Women’s Month 2025: Ane Haugen Gathe

Women’s Month 2025: Ane Haugen Gathe

This is the fourth of four, great Women’s Month episodes for 2025. Teresa is finishing strong with this interview of Norwegian artist, Ane Haugen Gathe. The Hand Engraving Podcast (Wade Oliver Wilson) would like to thank you for your support of the show, and your support for Women engravers. I hope that you have enjoyed listening to the episodes. Teresa Kiplinger really did a great job and I hope that she will consider making more shows in the future.

Mar 27, 202545:10
Women’s Month 2025: June Cream

Women’s Month 2025: June Cream

In this, the third of four Women’s month episodes, Teresa talks to the artist, June Cream. June goes by the user name, blue.blue.driver, on Instagram. The ladies have a very interesting conversation about the art of engraving and the challenges of running a business. It’s pretty great. Enjoy!

Mar 20, 202550:44
Women’s Month 2025: Olivia Sugarman

Women’s Month 2025: Olivia Sugarman

This is the second episode for Women’s Month 2025. In this show Teresa Kiplinger has a conversation with Olivia Sugarman, a jeweler and engraver from Southern California. They talk tools, business and staying true to your artistic roots. This is just one of four great episodes being released this March. Be sure to listen every Thursday, when the new shows come out!

Mar 13, 202540:50
Women’s Month 2025: Diane Scalese

Women’s Month 2025: Diane Scalese

Hooray, it’s Women’s Month on the Hand Engraving Podcast!!! This is the first of four shows recorded by the great artist, Teresa Kiplinger. In this episode Teresa had a nice conversation with the legendary engraver, Diane Scalese. It’s a really great show, I hope you enjoy it!

Mar 06, 202501:04:55
John Cook, Man On Fire

John Cook, Man On Fire

This was recorded face to face with Mr. John Cook, at the 2024 Engrave-in, in Monteagle, TN. We talked about all sorts of stuff. Enjoy

Sep 23, 202401:07:54
Hot Takes!!!

Hot Takes!!!

I sat down with Branden Smith of Sovereign Jewelry Company and we discusses the "Hot Takes" that were sent in by you, the listeners. It was interesting to hear what folks had on their minds. I hope you'll like it!

Jul 30, 202447:57
At Home With Ron and Liz

At Home With Ron and Liz

This is a recording made in the living room of Ron and Liz Smith. This is the type of thing I would love to have heard from Nimschke, Churchill, Fracassi, etc. This is the straight story in the artist’s own words. It’s a great show and you’re gonna love it.
Jul 12, 202401:13:44
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money

Three interviews with three of my friends. I ask them about how their engraving businesses function. The sound quality is kinda all over the place. I apologize in advance.
Jun 27, 202457:12
Texas Artist Series; Troy Flaharty

Texas Artist Series; Troy Flaharty

This is the inaugural edition of the Texas Artist Series, a production of the Hand Engraving Podcast. In this episode I drive to Hico, Texas to interview Troy Flaharty. We talk about what his life is like as a western artist. It’s boots and chaps and cowboy hats, or so the song goes. I hope you enjoy it
Jun 14, 202453:03
The Economics of Artistry

The Economics of Artistry

Ray Cover and Sean Cheetham sit with your host, Wade Wilson to discuss the economics of being an artist. This is a topic rarely discussed even though it is so important.
May 30, 202401:07:56
Ray Cover, an Artist’s Artist

Ray Cover, an Artist’s Artist

This episode has two segments. The first segment is a short clip of the talented, Alex Gasparini of Lily Grace Jewellry. Alex’s first jewelry collection is debuting today and I wanted to air this clip that I had to remove from the last episode due to time restraints. The second clip is a recording made by Justin Voight of the great engraver, Ray Cover. Justin asks Ray all sorts of interesting questions and makes a great episode. Enjoy!
Apr 07, 202401:01:38
Women’s Month 2024: Sarah Wolske

Women’s Month 2024: Sarah Wolske

Friend of the show, Alex Gasparini, of Lily Grace Jewelry interviews Sarah Wolske, of Bavaria/Alabama. Sarah has an interesting story that is different from most engravers experiences. They have a nice long chat, I hope that you enjoy it.
Mar 22, 202401:00:07
Women’s Month 2024: Shawna Whiteside Erickson

Women’s Month 2024: Shawna Whiteside Erickson

Our good friend Kelly McRae is back with another great Women’s Month episode. This time she talks to Shawna Whiteside Erickson from Sweet Iron Silver. It’s a very good and relatable show. I hope that you enjoy it.
Mar 14, 202459:08
Women’s Month 2024: Sigrid Mückenheim

Women’s Month 2024: Sigrid Mückenheim

This is an interview recorded in the summer of 2023 while my family was staying with our friends in Germany. While this is not technically only a women’s show, it does feature two great Female engravers. And hey, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad. This interview was recorded in English and German. I did my best to keep it understandable and pleasant to listen to. I hope you enjoy it.
Mar 08, 202432:22
Women’s’ Month 2024: Nevada Watt

Women’s’ Month 2024: Nevada Watt

The show is back, and it’s Women’s Month! This episode is hosted by the lovely and talented, Kelly McRae. Kelly’s guest is the silver artist, Nevada Watt. In this show they talk about western engraving, the western lifestyle and what it is to be a woman in the engraving biz. It’s a great kick off for 2024. Enjoy!
Mar 03, 202439:03
European Vacation Special, Part 1

European Vacation Special, Part 1

This is the story of my summertime European vacation. In it I discuss the people I met and the places I visited. There are two interviews in this episode, Marc Van Leusden, and Ritchi Meier. I hope you enjoy it.
Oct 31, 202301:34:24
SHEA Explained

SHEA Explained

This is a brief explanation of SHEA, and how you can get involved
Sep 29, 202306:09
Jason Marchiafava, a Grand Master

Jason Marchiafava, a Grand Master

This is a 3 man interview with, Wade Wilson, Mark Dupp, and Jason Marchiafava. This was recorded in person at the GRS training center in Emporia, Kansas during the Grand Masters program. Jason is a wonderful person, and his story is unique. I think you’ll like it. Enjoy!
Sep 06, 202301:11:14
Justin Voight, Real Talk on Photography

Justin Voight, Real Talk on Photography

In this episode I talk to Justin Voight about, knives, France, AI, and photography. We also talk about the Society of Hand Engraving Artists, which is a new organization that we belong to. SHEA seeks to preserve

the art of hand engraving, by expanding the market for our art. The show's music is by James Gregg. Enjoy!

Jun 06, 202301:00:38
Peter Cusack, Noteworthy

Peter Cusack, Noteworthy

This is a great chat with the great engraver Peter Cusack. Really I was very off my game and I got lucky that Peter had so many interesting things to say. There really is a lot of good information here if you're listening. It got too late for me to record an outro, and so I will say it all here...Thanks to Peter Cusack for being on the show. Thank you to all of my listeners, wherever in the world you may be. Thanks to James Gregg for making the show's music. I will see you next time.4

May 17, 202301:06:38
Sean Cheetham and Lee Griffiths

Sean Cheetham and Lee Griffiths

We are kicking off year two of the show with our first ever three person show. In this episode I talk to two of my very favorite artists about hand engraving

and art in general. This show is packed with good advice and interesting conversation. Both of my guests are teachers and the insight they have about engraving is definitely worth a listen. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. In this episode...Wade Oliver Wilson, Sean Cheetham, Lee Griffiths, James Gregg

May 03, 202301:00:25
Alia Driscoll and Jill Latno-Yamate

Alia Driscoll and Jill Latno-Yamate

Two good friends sit down and have a chat about engraving. What more could you ask for? The Wonderful Olivia Wilson returns as the announcer. James Gregg provides our music. This is the second and final episode for Women's Month on the Hand Engraving Podcast. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.

Apr 18, 202301:00:43
Amy Raymond and Kelly McRae

Amy Raymond and Kelly McRae

In this first ever, Women’s month show, Kelly McRae interviews Amy Raymond. The show is opened and closed by the beautiful and talented, Olivia Wilson. Music is by James Gregg
Apr 05, 202339:19
Mark Dupp, the Practice of Perfection

Mark Dupp, the Practice of Perfection

A conversation with the talented Mr. Mark Dupp. We talk about his work as a tattoo artist and how he has moved into the engraving world. Mentioned in this Episode are, GRS Tools, Nevada Watt, Jeremiah Watt, Bishop Tattoo Supply
Mar 22, 202359:36
Layne Zuelke, Making His Mark

Layne Zuelke, Making His Mark

A pleasant chat with Mr. Layne Zuelke (zohl-key). We talk about his start, where he is now, and where he’s headed. It’s a good one. Enjoy!
Mar 07, 202348:28
Diane Scalese, the Big Sandy Bright Cutter

Diane Scalese, the Big Sandy Bright Cutter

My favorite episode, to date. This is a relaxed conversation with the woman who’s synonymous with western bright cutting. I really enjoyed listening to it while I was making the edits. There are some very awkward interruptions in this episode and you’ll probably notice that I don’t fix them very well. Enjoy
Feb 21, 202356:07
Marty Rabeno, Making a Scene

Marty Rabeno, Making a Scene

This is an informal conversation with FEGA Master Engraver Marty Rabeno, recorded live at the 2023 FEGA convention at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Feb 08, 202336:52
Brian Hochstrat, A Dedication to Excellence

Brian Hochstrat, A Dedication to Excellence

A casual and very noisy conversation with one of the greatest engravers in the world. He’s certainly one of my favorites.
Jan 24, 202344:13
Marianne Kelley, Sharp Shooter

Marianne Kelley, Sharp Shooter

This episode is a conversation with Marianne Kelley. We talk about her achievements in engraving. Jill Skinner calls in to talk about the isolation that comes with being an artist. It’s a good show, I hope you enjoy it.
Nov 30, 202246:28
Uri Tuchman, Renaissance Man

Uri Tuchman, Renaissance Man

This is a great conversation with Mr. Uri Tuchman. We discuss his life, art, and his YouTube videos. Mentioned in this episode…Uri Tuchman, Roger Bleile, Firmo Fracassi, Sam Alfano, Clickspring, Jimmy Diresta, Marius Mellebye
Nov 16, 202201:00:50
Marius Mellebye, A World of Talent

Marius Mellebye, A World of Talent

This is a great interview with a great artist and friend. We talk about Marius’ early life in Norway and his current life near Barcelona. We talk about the ups and downs of the music industry and what it is to be an artist in todays world. Mentioned in this episode: the Jewelry Institute of America, J. Martin Bits and Spurs, Alexandra Gasparini, Richard Quecke, and Marius Mellebye.
Nov 02, 202255:23
Hilario Lugo, Raising the Bar

Hilario Lugo, Raising the Bar

A discussion with automotive engraver, Hilario Lugo. We have a pleasant and honest conversation about engraving, low riding, and the struggle to raise the bar for an industry. This show is made possible by, the Jewelry Institute of America and J. Martin Bit and Spur.
Oct 19, 202250:24
Wade Oliver Wilson, Master Engraver

Wade Oliver Wilson, Master Engraver

This episode I pass the mic to my old friend, Brian Nichols. Brian interviews me and we talk about one thing or another. It was fun for me, I hope you’ll like it too. This show is sponsored by the Jewelry Institute of America and by J. Martin bit and spurs.
Oct 11, 202257:10
SUMMER SPECIAL: the Music of Scrollwork

SUMMER SPECIAL: the Music of Scrollwork

A brief essay on the similarities between music and scrollwork creation . Perfect for beginner engravers and for old timers who want to hear me sing. Something for everyone.
Aug 26, 202224:09
Poetry of Nature, my interview with Jim Kelso

Poetry of Nature, my interview with Jim Kelso

I had a nice conversation with one of my very favorite artists. What a treat it was to hear his thoughts on his work. The Reverend Chase Hammer gives his thoughts on hard alloys. All in all a pretty nice show.
Aug 11, 202255:01
The case for hand push engraving with guest, Scott Hardy

The case for hand push engraving with guest, Scott Hardy

A great conversation that discusses all things hand push. Scott details his thoughts and insights about hand engraving. We also discuss Scott’s career and his involvement with the TCA
Jul 29, 202201:04:24
Episode 8. Kelly McRae; Canadian Silver, eh?

Episode 8. Kelly McRae; Canadian Silver, eh?

A conversation with silver artist Kelly McRae. We discuss her life as a Canadian engraver and her plans for the future. In this episode we also mark the passing of Ray Phillips, inventor of the NGraver. Lee Griffith calls in to talk about his new online scroll design classes.
Jul 15, 202201:01:58
Beginners, start here…

Beginners, start here…

Kyle Montoya and I have an in-depth conversation regarding the mysteries of starting out as a hand engraver. If you’re thinking of making the jump to engraving you’ll find the answers you’re looking for here. Schools, books, and tools, it’s all covered in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Pro-Tech Knives. Cohosts, Wade Oliver Wilson and Kyle Montoya answer all of you hand engraving questions. Music by, Marius Mellebye.
Jul 01, 202254:24
J. parke, Technically Radical

J. parke, Technically Radical

A free flowing and wide ranging discussion with one of the biggest names in hand engraving. Jeff answers listener questions and we talk about how the pop culture iconography of the 80’s influences his work today. On this show: Wade Oliver Wilson, Jeff Parke, Marius Mellebye, Kyle Montoya, Paul Bass.
Jun 17, 202252:09
A Conversation with Weldon Lister: a Family Tradition

A Conversation with Weldon Lister: a Family Tradition

I had a nice long chat with Weldon Lister. We talked about his father, country music, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., engraving, the t-shirt business, and NASCAR. Weldon , has lived a very interesting life and he does a good job talking about it.
Jun 04, 202258:22
Ron Smith, an Interview With a Master
Jun 02, 202252:04
An introduction and a conversation with Sean Cheetham

An introduction and a conversation with Sean Cheetham

A pleasant conversation with Sean Cheetham. Sean is an amazing graphic artist and an interesting person to speak with. We discuss engraving, oil painting, sculpture, and tattoos.
Apr 29, 202231:54