Cast your future with Foundry Talk!

Whether you're a seasoned foundry veteran, a weekend warrior pouring metal in your backyard, or an aspiring entrepreneur with dreams of breaking out on your own, Foundry Talk is your crucible of knowledge. Join our hosts, Nate McLain and Perry Merritt, as they dive deep into the heart of the metal casting industry. Looking for a new career, a foundry might be just the place for you.

Cast your future with Foundry Talk! is a technology podcast hosted by Foundry Talk, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Foundry Talk hosts Cast your future with Foundry Talk!, a technology show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Foundry Talk S2E4 Jim Gauldin of Palmer Manufacturing

  Mar 23, 20261h 12mS2

  <p>Join hosts Perry Merritt and Nate McLain on the Foundry Talk podcast for a lively conversation with Jim Gauldin, President of Palmer Manufacturing.</p><p>Jim traces Palmer’s roots back to a small evening foundry run by Jack Palmer and his father, where building their own sand mixer for speed led to an unexpected sale that sparked a full equipment-manufacturing business.</p><p>The discussion highlights Palmer’s innovative Flip Mold Machine (FMM), a compact all-in-one rollover/carousel design that boosts production cadence, saves floor space, and reduces operator fatigue—with growing installations and strong customer feedback.</p><p>They...

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  Episode #3

  Foundry Talk S2E3 with Rick Buellesfeld of Sooner State Pattern Works

  Mar 9, 20261h 22mS2

  <p>Nate frequently says foundry people are "the salt of the earth," and this episode's guest certainly fits the bill. Join us as we sit down with Rick Buellesfeld, owner and operator of Sooner State Pattern Works in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Rick shares the story of founding his pattern-making business on New Year's Day 1989 after purchasing a shop, growing it from a small team to a dedicated crew of about eight, including family members like his son Randy (shop manager) and daughter Gayle (office manager). He reflects on the evolution from traditional manual layout work to embracing CNC machining since the...

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  Foundry Talk S2E2 with with Dave Schmidt of Finite Solutions

  Feb 23, 20261h 29mS2

  <p>In this episode of Foundry Talk, hosts Nate McLain and Perry Merritt chat with Dave Schmidt, VP of Finite Solutions Incorporated, about metal casting simulation software. Dave shares the company's history since 1985, debunking misconceptions (yes, it works!), and demos flow/solidification analysis to predict defects, optimize rigging, and improve yields.</p><p>They explore real-world examples like turbulent fills, bottom gating issues, and how simulation aids robust processes—essential for modern foundries. Tips on using tools like SOLIDCast, plus contract services for those without in-house expertise.</p><p>Contact: dave@finitesolutions.com or (262) 644-0785. Visit finitesolutions.com for more.#po...

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  Foundry Talk S2E1 with Bill Crouse of Protech Pattern & Design

  Feb 9, 20261h 24mS2

  <p>In this episode of Foundry Talk, hosts Nate McClainand Perry Merritt talk with Bill Crouse of ProTechPattern in rural Wisconsin. Bill shares his path from freelancing in1996 to opening his dream shop in 2018—built right next to his home forultimate convenience (and occasional work-home blur).</p><p>They discuss running a small, fast-responsepattern shop: long hours, quick turnarounds, CNC machining, laser scanning forquality, and exploring 3D printing for gating and cores. Bill covers the shiftfrom traditional bench work to modern CAD and additive tech, plus the value ofself-taught problem-solvers.</p><p>Full of practical tips and passion from adedicated sm...

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  Cast your future with Foundry Talk!

  Foundry Talk Season 2

  Feb 6, 20262 minS2

  <p>The Foundry Talk Podcast is back for a brand new season. Join us Monday February 9th as we start talking to new guests.</p>

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