Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie

Today we had a high value visit with world renowned firearms engraver Damien Connolly. Listen in and learn what he is talking about when he says, "Gain the capacity to get out of trouble."

You'll hear the words "strong individual" several times in this visit with our "Pop" Mike Capron. Find out what he is referring to in these cowboy stories.

Today we catch with what is going on with each other. Sincere thanks for all you listeners out there!

Dallas Prince is a highly decorated special forces officer from Alberta, Canada (ret.). You won't want to miss his story and how he became a saddlemaker. After listening to this visit, ask yourself, "Am I trainable?"

Kata Fay is a top notch leatherworker from Budapest, Hungary. She is a frequent visitor to Sheridan, Wyoming and the big leather show there. Hear her story and more about what is going on in Europe with the western horse industry.

Travis Stillson is a world class leathersmith and silversmith. If you're not following his work, you should be. We take a deep dive into his story and his thoughts on design.

Domingo Hernandez is a long time friend and a retired veteran of the Secret Service who is also a great advocate of the cowboy life and values. You will hear about his very interesting story on this podcast.

Leland Hensley has a long history of western craftsmanship. His quiet demeanor belies his relentless pursuit of improving his rawhide braiding. We can all learn from his example.

This morning we wanted to have a debrief on the recent past weekend in Oklahoma City. It was a great time and had fun talking to Troy Flaharty about his first show as a TCAA member. We think you'll enjoy this one!

Michael Grauer has a very long history within the western art world. He is currently the McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture/Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City. We think you enjoy this ramble about where we are in the cowboy trades and its place in the world of western art.

Dr. David Sampson is the president and CEO of American Property and Casualty Association. He was the deputy commerce secretary of the George W Bush presidency and has been a TCAA affiliate for several years. He owns a ranch outside Gainesville, Texas and also one near Bruneau, Idaho. David has a lot of wisdom to share.

We caught up with the great Jim Jackson this week. Jim needs no introduction in the leatherworking world but we also know him as a world class painter and an all around great guy.

"Gunny" is a rising star in the world of reiners. Hear what he has to say about about that world and more...

The King of the Cowboys Ty Murray hardly needs an introduction within cowboy culture. Listen in and find out what bull riding and building cowboy gear has in common!

Legendary bit and spur maker Greg Darnall will amaze and entertain all at the same time. They broke the mold when he was made!

Marco Breitenbach is a top notch saddlemaker from Germany. In this episode we learn about some of the things going on in Europe in the western horse world.

Amy Erickson is a premier bit and spur maker from Wyoming that we all need to know about. She's been quietly progressing and improving her work for quite a few years now and we were delighted to have her on the podcast!

Today we visited with Scott Hardy and the 25 years of collaboration with Cary. You'll get more back story of our journey of craftsmanship/artistry.

This morning we discuss the things we are learning about "Telling the Story of the West" and it's challenges. Also, if you would like to know more about Patreon...how it works and what it is...have a listen!

If you're a silversmith or bit and spur maker and you aren't following Brian Hochstrat, you should be. His work has been world class for many years. Hear his story here!

Matt Humphreys is a premier bit and spur maker who has added knifemaking to his repertoire. He is a very humble guy that does killer work...listen in!

Bill Rey is a long time player in the western art world. He has a long history with the Cowboy Artists of America as well as many traditional cowboy craftsmen. Hear his story and the upcoming show commemorating the great Will James later this summer.

Don Gonzales is a saddlemaker with a huge presence on several different internet platforms. We had a blast visiting with him!

Today we caught with a new friend to both of us. Ryan Erickson is a bit and spur maker from Nebraska though he has spent most of his adult life in New Mexico. We think you'll find some inspiration/motivation by hearing about his journey in life and craftsmanship.

Today we dove into a conversation with a long time friend from Maryland who we always enjoy talking to. Alan owns the largest music store in the world just outside of Washinton DC and is horseback most days. We hope you enjoy this ramble!