Best Matt Gonzales Podcasts (2025)

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Clair Kehrberg 1:23:17

11d ago1:23:17

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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…

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Stop #12 - Ridgedale, MO 39:37

20d ago39:37

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⚡🤠Thunder Ridge didn’t know what hit it. 🤠⚡ The Orange Crew rolled in, tore it up, and even a little rain couldn’t put out our fire! 🔥 Not only did we crown THREE champs with those famous orange belts... WE WENT FULL SEND AND CROWNED FOUR. 🤯 Say hello to your Thunder Ridge Champs: 🏆 Bull Riding: Sage Vance & Cash Keeling 🏆 Barrel Racing: Courtney C…

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Stop #11 - Hattiesburg, MS 56:42

20d ago56:42

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HATTIESBURG, MS... YOU BROUGHT THE HEAT, THE FIRE, AND A PARTY LIKE WE’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! 🔥🔥 You all came to play, and let me tell you, YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The energy was OFF THE CHARTS and we’re still buzzing from it! Tonight, let’s give a HUGE shoutout to the winners of Hattiesburg: Bull Rider – Sage Vance Barrel Racer - Kasidi Smart Bull …

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Stop #10 - Peoria, IL 50:15

20d ago50:15

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⚡ Peoria, Illinois — This show was ELECTRIC! ⚡ Massive congratulations to our champions: Bull Rider - Carter Shaw Barrel Racer - Crystal Mason Bull Fighter - Andre Gonzales Next stop: Hattiesburg, MS—get ready for the heat! 🔥🤠 #BullsBandsandBarrels #KameronMarlowe #ConnerSmith #Peoria #Illinois #ThisAintYourGrandpappysRodeo #BullRiding #BarrelRacin…

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Paul Van Dyke 1:40:16

2M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

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 craf…

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Stop #9 - Gonzales, LA 49:17

2M ago49:17

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Gonzales, y’all were hotter than Momma’s gumbo! 🤠🔥 Stop #9 of the 2025 Bulls, Bands, and Barrels Tour was wilder than a cottonmouth in a room full of old folks—non-stop action, leaderboard shake-ups, and some downright good tunes from Vincent Mason and the one and only Sammy Kershaw! This week, Matt Palmer and his partner-in-crime, Austin Williams,…

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Stop #8 - Jacksonville, FL 53:11

3M ago53:11

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Jacksonville, FL – Y’all sure know how to throw a party! Another sold-out show, another night of electric energy! 🔥 The weekend was packed with adrenaline-pumping bull riding, intense bull fighting, and lightning-fast barrel racing—plus unforgettable performances from Hudson Westbrook and Ole 60! This week on B3 Live, Matt Palmer & Austin Williams …

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Stop #7 - Madison, WI 58:35

3M ago58:35

58:35

Madison, you may have been freezing, but you brought the fire to the Alliant Energy Center! 🔥 This weekend was packed with high-energy bull riding, intense bull fighting, and lightning-fast barrel racing—plus unforgettable performances from Waylon Wyatt and Muscadine Bloodline. This week on B3 Live, Austin Williams and his trusty sidekick, Porkchop…

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Stop #6 - Lexington, KY 43:51

3M ago43:51

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Lexington, you brought the heat this weekend! 🔥 From the heart-stopping bull jumper Manu Lataste to electrifying bull riding, bull fighting, and barrel racing, plus incredible performances by Ella Langley and Sam Barber, it was non-stop action at Bulls, Bands, and Barrels! Since 2017, Lexington, KY has been a key stop on the tour, with the Kentucky…

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Stop #5 - Bossier City, LA 47:41

3M ago47:41

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Bossier City, y’all were burnin’ up just like that Louisiana sun this weekend! 🤠🔥 Stop #5 of the 2025 Bulls, Bands, and Barrels Tour was wilder than a gator in a gumbo pot—non-stop action, leaderboard shake-ups, and some downright good tunes from Hudson Westbrook and Gavin Adcock! This week, Matt Palmer and his partner-in-crime, Austin Williams, ar…

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Stop #4 - Cedar Rapids, IA 55:41

3M ago55:41

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Cedar Rapids, you did NOT disappoint! 🤠🔥 The 4th stop of the 2025 Bulls, Bands, and Barrels Tour brought non-stop action, major leaderboard shakeups, and an electric crowd that showed up in full force for Treaty Oak Revival! This week, Matt Palmer is joined once again by co-host Austin Williams to break down all the action. From a wild barrel racin…

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Stop #3 - Duluth, GA 50:28

4M ago50:28

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The third stop of the 2025 BBB Tour is here, bringing us one step closer to the finals at the historic Cowtown Coliseum! With new round winners shaking up the standings, the competition is heating up. This week, Matt Palmer is joined by special guest and exclusive entertainer Josh “Porkchop” Garrick to kick off the pre-show. They’ll break down all …

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Stop #2 - Huntington, WV 47:40

4M ago47:40

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Stop #2 on the 2025 BBB Tour: Huntington, WV The 2025 BBB Tour is off to an electrifying start with new leaders and lots of upcoming excitement! Matt Palmer and Austin Williams kicked off the pre-show by diving into our recap from Evansville, new contestant pics for each event, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead for our show in Huntington, WV. The ni…

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Stop #1 - Evansville, IN 36:57

4M ago36:57

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Stop #1 on the BBB Tour: Evansville, IN The 2025 BBB Tour is off to an electrifying start in Evansville, IN! Matt Palmer and Austin Williams kicked off the pre-show by diving into all the exciting details of our tour and giving fans a sneak peek at what’s to come for our first stop. The night was packed with action—bull riding, barrel racing, and f…

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Episode 15: Building the Fastest-Growing Real Estate Platform, AptAmigo & Nav Agency 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Episode 15: How Dan Willenborg Has Built the Fastest-Growing, Social Media-Driven Real Estate Platform - AptAmigo and Nav Agency What does it take to leave the corporate grind and build a revolutionary real estate company? Dan, founder of NavAgency and AptAmigo, shares his journey from finance to founding one of the fastest-growing, social media-dr…

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Episode 14: My Sister's Chase: Faith, Identity, and Truth - Vanessa Campos 53:46

6M ago53:46

53:46

Kristen welcomes her sister, Vanessa Campos, to share an inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and finding identity. Despite only playing 1.5 seasons of high school golf due to homeschooling, disqualification, and COVID, she earned a Division 1 scholarship—crediting God, her dad's dedication, and countless tournaments across Texas. Her story high…

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Episode 13: Alex Inabnet - Inside the Journey of a Multi-City Entrepreneur 1:09:13

6M ago1:09:13

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This week on The Chase and The Truth, join us as we dive into a conversation with a dynamic entrepreneur, Alex Inabnet, whose journey spans Austin, San Diego, and Tampa. We explore the exciting new venture they’re building and get a behind-the-scenes look into the challenges and successes they’re experiencing right now. Alex gives us a glimpse into…

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Episode 12: Age is Just a Number - Matt Lupi 48:20

7M ago48:20

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Podcast host of Define Success Podcast, Matt Lupi is on the other side of the mic walking us through where his mindset shift happened for entrepreneurship. He has had a lifetime of pivoting in just his short adult life. GUESS HOW OLD HE IS?? We answer this question on the episode along with how he's failed faster and gone through the ranks to put h…

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Episode 11: Kill Tony Drummer Pt 2 - A Family Affair w/ Mike Gonzales 1:33:24

7M ago1:33:24

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Mike Gonzales, Kill Tony Drummer, is back with us on the pod but bringing the girls that hold down the fort for him, his 3 sisters! Prepare yourselves for a treat as Brianna, Samayia, and Sarina take us down memory lane of Mike's upbringing and how they remain a major part of his career as he continues to get big breaks. We also have an extra speci…

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Julie Baugher 1:29:59

7M ago1:29:59

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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 sh…

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Pedro Pedrini 49:43

8M ago49:43

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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 infor…

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Scott Reed 1:50:55

10M ago1:50:55

1:50:55

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 l…

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Episode 10: Nate Boyer - Keys to Pivoting in Life 49:43

11M ago49:43

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Nate Boyer has one of the most impressive resumes but the most unique quality about him is his ability to tell stories. Former military special forces Green Beret, walk on starter at The University of Texas at Austin, followed by a brief NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, co-founder of non-profit Merging Vets and Players, Nate has mastered the a…

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Matt Wanner 1:25:08

11M ago1:25:08

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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 instr…

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Shaun Woodsum 1:23:35

11M ago1:23:35

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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 bu…

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Episode 9: "Josh The Pilot" - The Private Pilot Journey to Success 49:19

12M ago49:19

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Meet Joshua Anderson! I met Josh when I was a senior in high school. He was the pilot of my last leg of my flights coming back from my cousin's college graduation. We met that one time and remained friends through social media for the last 17 years. We reconnected in person for the second time ever a couple of weeks ago and had a chance to dive int…

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Joe Meling 1:12:04

1y ago1:12:04

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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 v…

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Nicole Morgenthau 1:24:23

1y ago1:24:23

1:24:23

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 ama…

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Episode 8: Identity VS Self Worth - The Real Tess Miller Story 1:06:26

1y ago1:06:26

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Tess Miller, known as Tess Noel on Instagram, is one of the top group fitness instructors in the country. She and I met at Kollective, a sports and social performance club in Austin, TX, where I was dying a slow, sweaty death in one of her intense classes. This episode is one filled with a journey of discovering habits of greatness, attaching not o…

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Episode 7: #1 Apartment Locator and Social Media Lead Queen - Jordan Wainwright 58:40

1y ago58:40

58:40

I thank God for each guest we have on The Chase and The Truth but especially blessed to have this girl. This girl flys under the radar with her humility but, my goodness, is she a BOSS. Jordan Wainwright has mastered the game of self-generating leads through social media. She pulls back the curtain on her story and the steps she has taken to capita…

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Episode 6: Connor Meekins - The Heart Behind LionFit 1:10:00

1y ago1:10:00

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Have you ever met someone that has this intangible something something that you can't quite put your finger on what it is but you know it radiates joy and peace? Have you also wanted to know how do you get that intangible something something too?? Meet Connor Meekins. He's the heart behind his brand LionFit but even more than that, he is a person t…

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Episode 5: Michelle Madrigal - Actress, Agent, Athlete 55:35

1y ago55:35

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Have you ever met a person that has constantly dug deep to reinvent themselves? Have you aspired to do that for yourself? Maybe you feel stuck and don't even think its possible to have what you once dreamed of. Meet Michelle Madrigal: Actress, Agent and Athlete This is a special story because she's also one of my best friends and I've had the honor…

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Episode 4: We Have Just One Life with Bryan Pollard 42:25

1y ago42:25

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Bryan Pollard, an Austin Real-Estate Agent, Fitness Coach and Monthly Marathoner, pulls the curtain back and allows us to peak into the development of his mental toughness. He's taken a little bit of David Goggins sprinkled with some Atomic Habits and shares his personal science project he's working on living in the "hard".…

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Kent Rollins 59:59

1y ago59:59

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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 infor…

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Episode 3: Who is Sam McCathren?? 49:37

1y ago49:37

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The most relatable, real-time story, local Austin realtor, Sam McCathren takes us behind the curtain of who he used to be, the process he has been in to shift the momentum and where he is today. If you ever needed to hear a story of hope, this is it. A man of God is not refined overnight but if you're willing, He can use your story to impact so man…

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Episode 2: The Heart Behind the Kill Tony Drums- Mike Gonzales 1:07:46

1y ago1:07:46

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Mike Gonzales Mike, known to me as Mikey, takes us through his drum journey from growing up in the Rio Grande Valley to being on one of the biggest worldwide stages, The Kill Tony Show. The Chase of the 13 year grind and the Truth behind finding success, Mike talks family, early failures and the God-Coincidences along the way.…

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Episode 1: The Graham Brothers 44:51

1y ago44:51

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The Graham Brothers Austin's real estate duo, commonly mistaken as twins!! We found out who is older, who has been in real estate longer and their recent big move in the RE game. As previous collegiate athletes and Hayden's Air Force military service, these two get REAL for the first time on camera. We talked about their wins and losses as independ…

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Trent Johnson 1:23:48

1+ y ago1:23:48

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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.By Don Gonzales

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Todd Broussard 1:50:23

1+ y ago1:50:23

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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 b…

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Robert Beard 1:39:56

2y ago1:39:56

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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…

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Chuck Dorsett 2:01:00

2y ago2:01:00

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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.By Don Gonzales

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Barry King 1:31:35

2y ago1:31:35

1:31:35

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…

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Doug Hansen 39:55

2y ago39:55

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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 hi…

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Keith Seidel 1:58:19

2y ago1:58:19

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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.…

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Wyman Meinzer 1:29:17

2+ y ago1:29:17

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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 …

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Bob Park 1:26:38

2+ y ago1:26:38

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In this episode, we visit with Bob Park about how he got started tooling leather and becoming one of the most well known floral designers in the industry. For many of us that tool leather, we have known of Bob and his teachings as well as read his book on the subject. I really enjoyed hearing his story and learning more about his life in the milita…

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William James Brown 1:18:38

2+ y ago1:18:38

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In this episode, we visit with William James Brown with William James Leather. I met Willy shortly after moving to Moulton in 2020. We quickly became friends and I was excited that we could finally have him on the podcast to hear his story and thoughts on social media in our industry. Follow him on Instagram and visit his website at www.williamjame…

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Christopher Andre 1:42:07

2+ y ago1:42:07

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Christopher Andre is the owner of Slickbald Customs where he creates holsters and amazing tooled pieces in the leather craft industry. In this interview, we here how he got started in leather work as well as how he got involved in competitive shooting sports. This brought together his love for shooting and holster making for a perfect match. You ca…

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Hemlock and Hyde Leather Goods 1:11:26

3y ago1:11:26

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In this episode, we visit with Nick and Leanne who own and operate Hemlock and Hyde Leather Goods. This husband and wife team create beautiful designer bags, leather accessories and even custom felt hats. I really enjoyed visiting with them and hearing their story as well as their ideas on the business. You can follow them on Instagram, tiktok, or …