“Somebody’s Gotta do it” hosted by Mike Rowe
April 9th UPDATE!
April 16th! — 9pm eastern — CNN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flR65ERMTyQ

*UPDATE! Just got word that we are actually set to air on April 16th. Though I would recommend watching Somebody’s Gotta Do It anyways as it is a fun show. Sorry for any confusion and check back here for any latest updates!
Dragon Forge LTD was contacted by a production company for an interview to be featured on a program. They had
the opinion that we, Craig and Rory May, fit the mold for their new kind of “reality” TV show. Though it is not hard to
think of Dirty Jobs when Mike Rowe is mentioned, this show gets a little more intimate than the previous presentation.
A few phone meetings later we were unsure what we were going to make and how long the crew of
The next day Mike Rowe showed up ready to do what he does best: talk, crack jokes and participate in some work.
During the interview, we shared some forging techniques with Mike and let him have a hand at some equipment, such
as 250lb Little Giant power hammer, torches, forges, hand hammers, etc. We had a few tasks left to forge for the sign
and had him help with the final touches. We could see Mike’s perspective broaden as the day went on and the term
They stayed for the whole day and it never slowed down. The sign was packed and delivered to their office in
November, and the show is set to air early spring of 2015 on CNN. Latest udate: We are to be in the premier of season 2 which airs April 16th!
According to the CNN press release on the show, the show will bring “viewers face-to-face with men and women who march to the beat of a different drum. In each episode, Rowe visits unique individuals and joins them in their respective undertakings, paying tribute to innovators, do-gooders, entrepreneurs, collectors, fanatics–people who simply have to do it. This show is about passion, purpose, and occasionally, hobbies that get a little out of hand.”
The sign was 5′ long, 6.5′ from the end of the points, 34″ tall and weighed 110lb. The orange “somebody’s” is copper and the rest is metal.
Mike’s SGDI Show Page: http://mikerowe.com/shows/somebodys-gotta-do-it/
Mike’s other page: http://profoundlydisconnected.com/
You can also visit Mike Rowe’s facebook page here about the day: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe