Business of Machining
Business of Machining, hosted by John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works, covers machining, shop operations, automation and entrepreneurship. The show has 469 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested rate of $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged machinists and shop owners hearing about tools and automation weekly
- 469 episodes released roughly every seven days since 2017
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 216 ratings, with 197 five-star reviews
- Hosts run working machine and knife businesses and discuss equipment and automation in practice
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted conversation, shop updates, trade show recap
- Tone
- candid, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Grimsmo KnivesSaunders Machine Works
- Categories promoted
- knives, machining services
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; hosts' own businesses are referenced in the description and episode titles such as 'Visiting SS Cadcam in Squamish BC'.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover shop operations, trade shows and automation with no concerning content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | businessofmachining.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1206942864 |
| RSS feed | feeds.zencastr.com/f/GSPDEyHD.rss |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #470 Visiting SS Cadcam in Squamish BC | 2026-10-16 | 55 min |
| #469 Crappy week at the shop | 2026-10-02 | 52 min |
| #468 IMTS 2026 recap, Microscopes, people, and deep knowledge | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 2 min |
| #467 Spindle gripping | 2026-09-11 | 54 min |
| #466 Hearing about automation, implemting it, owning it | 2026-09-04 | 51 min |
| #465 Saunders might double their shop space?? | 2026-08-28 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
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About Business of Machining
Business of Machining is a long-running podcast hosted by John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show covers machining, shop operations, automation, entrepreneurship and the day-to-day struggles of running a manufacturing business. It has released 469 episodes since February 2017, with a roughly weekly cadence and typical episodes of about 50 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 216 ratings, and the feed carries no named sponsors. Based on rating volume and episode history, listener reach is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a figure this profile estimates rather than a published number. The audience is likely working machinists, shop owners and manufacturing professionals.
Brands selling tooling, shop equipment or automation software to small manufacturers may find this show a fit. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $620 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Business of Machining can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Business of Machining
How much does Business of Machining charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms.
What is Business of Machining about?
Business of Machining covers machining, shop operations, automation and entrepreneurship. Hosts John Grimsmo and John Saunders discuss running manufacturing businesses in weekly conversations.
How do I contact Business of Machining about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.