Lost Trade

In this episode, we visit with TCAA Founding Member and saddle maker Cary Schwarz.  Cary's work has spanded decades and dedication to artistry and craft is evident in every piece.  We talk about his history, business philosophy, and his interest in the arts as a whole. You can visit his website at caryschwarz.com as well as find him on instagram and facebook.  

In this episode of Lost Trade Podcast, we visit with Scott Gore who is a rawhide braider who specializes in riatas and other fine braided leather goods.  Scott has a great following on social media and does a great job of bringing his followers into his shop through is video content. Scott also teaches class in person, at trade shows, as well as on the education platform "Be a Maker School."  If y...

In this episode, I visit with Gerry Gesell who is a chap maker and horse trainer out of Texas.  Gerry is not only accomplished in making chaps and horses, he is also a bit collector, polo trainer/player, and a writer.  I really enjoyed this conversation with Gerry and you will as well.  You can find him on Instagram and check out his work as well as find his community project "Many Irons."

In this episode, we are visiting with lürgen Volbach from Germany.  lürgen is an amazing artist and craftsman that specializes in floral carving and 3D embossing works.  He also spends a lot of his time, both here in the states as well as Germany, teaching others that want to learn this amazing skill set.  We met him the first time in Sheridan at the leather show, and became quick friends.  Enjoy...

In this episode, we visit with Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather.  Adam works with Hermann Oak to bring leather craftsmen the best possible veg tanned leather that we all know and love.  We talk about the process of making leather from specific quality hides in the same location as the company's founding over 100 years ago.   Adam not only sells the leather, but also is on a journey of his own le...

In this episode, we are visiting with Alexander Levy.  Alexander is a leather worker and floral carver based out of Mason, TX.  His shop produces many different beautiful leather craft items, but one of his specialties is cowboy leggings or chaps.   Working in the shop with his wife and kids, Alexander's leather craft journey is interesting and we are excited to bring it to you.   Check out his wo...

We are visiting with Steve Van Plew in this episode.  Steve is an accomplished leather craftsman and aspiring saddle maker residing in California.  Steve's career has been in the television and video industry and he uses these skills to help promote and document his passion for the leather craft industry.  He creates instructional videos to help craftsmen with their machines in association with Le...

In this episode, we sit down and visit with Clair Kehrberg from Oregon.  Clair is a traditionally trained saddle maker that uses her skills and artistic talents to create truly unique personal accesories.  From purses to belts, Clair creates bright and elegant pieces that express her love of color, artistry and leather craft. You can find her work on Facebook and Instagram, as well as her Etsy sto...

Paul Van Dyke is an award winning saddle maker from Sheridan, WY.  In this episode, we visit with him about his love for quality gear and quality horses.  Through his history and travels, he has crafted a career that allows him to enjoy both on a daily basis.  Paul divides his time making quality horses, quality saddles, as well as teaching other craftsmen the skill of saddle making.   Visit his w...

In this episode, we visit with Julie Baugher about how she got started in leather craft and how she became one of the most well known educators for chaps and leggins in the industry.  Along with teaching and mentoring many folks getting into the leather industry, she is also an accomplished saddle maker.  Julie attends many leather trade shows and shares her knowledge about leather craft in her ve...

Pedro Pedrini is a renowned saddle maker and a member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.  He is originally from France and in this episode we visit about his journey into becoming a master in the art of custom saddle making. You can find out more about Pedro on his website at Pedrini Saddle Company or on social media. The TCA also has information about him on their website.  

Scott Reed is a knife maker from Oklahoma who makes the "Cowboy Switchblade."  I found him through a friend that told me about his knives and I'm so glad I did.  Scott is a very interesting guy to visit with and I truly enjoyed interviewing him for this episode.  Along with his knife work, Scott also makes his own sheaths for all his knives and as a leatherworker myself I appreciate that. Be sure...

We are visiting with Matt Wanner who is a saddle maker out of Utah.  Matt works for Burns Saddlery in Salina, UT.  He is a man of many hats with Burns.  He not only builds fantastic custom saddles for himself and Burns, but he also manages and trains many of the amazing craftsmen that work there creating pieces for the store.   Matt is also a lead instructor for the leather craft education side of...

In this episode we visit with Shaun Woodsum who owns and operates Cross Winds Forge in Arizona.  After a long career as a farrier, Shaun made a change and put his blacksmith skills to work designing and making knives.  His main focus now is leather craft knives.  As a leather crafter himself, he is focused on creating knives that are not only sharp but also work specifically for leather craftsmen....

Joe Meling is a leather craftsman based out of Pendleton, OR who specializes in teaching floral carving and leather craft.  He and his wife are the owners and operators of 23+ where folks from all over come to improve their skills and goals in leather work. You can find Joe and all the information about his social media, products, and resources by visiting his website at www.twentythreeplus.com

This episode is an interview with Nicole Morgenthau who is a photographer who's passion is taking portraits.  Her favorite subjects are the folks who are experiencing the West like the trappers and settlers that lived in and explored the wild west of the 1800's.   Based in Salt Lake City, UT she travels to rendezvous held in many states to capture amazing photos of people doing what they love in p...

This episode is an interview cowboy chuckwagon cook Kent Rollins.   Kent has an amazing YouTube channel where he shows how to prepare some of the traditional cow camp meals, grandma's meat loaf, or even his version of the Big Mac.  My family and I love tuning into his channel every week to see what he is up to and what he's cooking. You can find information about his videos, recipes, and other gre...

In this episode we are visiting with Trent Johnson who owns and operates Greeley Hat Works in Greeley, CO. I really enjoyed getting to visit with Trent about his path to business in the hat industry.  I think you will really enjoy his story and mindset on business in the western industry.

In this episode, we sit down with a man that I have known online for almost a decade and only we only just met in person at the Heart of Texas Leather Show in Waco in 2023.   His name is Todd Broussard and he is the owner/operator of T-Pop Leather Shop in Louisiana. Todd is a rodeo cowboy, farrier and leather craftsman that has found his passion in building rodeo chaps and saddles.  His style and...

This episode of Lost Trade is a visit with one of the most well known custom stamping tool makers in the leather industry.   Robert Beard is known around the world for his completely hand crafted stamping tools.  We had the honor of sitting down with him and hearing just a glimpse of his amazing life and adventures through his leathercraft journey. We did this interview before we went to the Rocky...

This episode is an interview with Chuck Dorsett from Weaver Leather.  Chuck does fantastic leather craft videos on YouTube and offers great instruction.  His videos are high energy and very informative.   Check out his videos on the Weaver Leather YouTube channel.

Barry King is one of the most well known leather stamping tool makers in our industry.  If you tool leather, then you for sure have seen his tools and may own a fair amount of them.  Barry is a very interesting guy and makes some fantastic stamping tools that I use every day. Be sure to visit his website at www.barrykingtools.com or even better, stop by his booth at the next leather show and check...

In this episode, we visit with Doug Hansen who owns and operates Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop in Letcher, SD. His shop builds and restores wagons of all shapes and styles.  The amount of research and history that he and his team possess is astonishing.  I really enjoyed visiting with him and learning about how he started his shop. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and visit their website at www.ha...

In this episode, we visit with Keith Seidel who owns Seidel's Saddlery in downtown Cody, Wyoming. Keith has a long history in the custom saddle industry and we we enjoyed getting the oppurtunity to hear his story on our show.  Be sure to visit his website www.seidelsaddlery.com or check him out on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, we visit with wildlife biologist and photographer Wyman Meinzer.  His story starts out with him self funding a scientific study of the Coyote, living in a half dugout in the middle of thousands of acres, trapping/hunting then becoming the Official State Photographer of Texas. Being known for his accomplishments and long career as a successful wildlife photographer, his personal st...