Brief Talk After Dark – Hunks of Metal
From Brief Talk After Dark by Brief Talk After Dark
February 28, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode features a conversation about craftsmanship and queer identity with Josh from Hunks of Metal.
In this episode of Brief Talk After Dark, UNB Tim welcomes back Josh of Hunks of Metal after their original recording was lost due to a technical issue, and the second conversation turns out even stronger than the first . Since their initial attempt, the two have met in person, which adds a new layer of creative energy to the discussion. What unfolds is a deep dive into craftsmanship, queer identity, leather culture, and the power of custom design to help people feel confident and seen. Josh shares how he transitioned from working as a doctor of physical therapy into building Hunks of Metal, a business focused on custom jewelry and metal hardware for the kink and leather community. Rooted in a fifth-generation family tradition of metalworking, his approach blends old-world craftsmanship with modern design tools like 3D modeling and casting. Rather than mass-producing generic pieces, he creates sculpted hardware featuring masculine relief figures, mythological inspiration, floral motifs, and highly personal elements that can transform a standard harness into something entirely unique. As Tim points out, many people do not realize they can upgrade or swap out their existing…
People in this episode
Host: UNB Tim
Guest: Josh
Topics covered
- craftsmanship
- queer identity
- leather culture
- custom design
- metalworking
- kink community
Keywords
- custom jewelry
- metal hardware
- kink
- leather
- 3D modeling
- design process
- harnesses
- wedding bands
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hunks of Metal
Books & works: Hunks of Metal
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