Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

Phil Kalas, Nick Horween
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For leather nerds! The finest leather, boots, shoes, bags, raw denim, drinks, watches, and more. Leather tannery veterans Nick Horween (5th generation, Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (Founder, Ashland Leather) cover manufacturing, leather, boots, denim, everyday carry and the talented people who are creating the world's finest products. Get the inside scoop and a greater understanding for high quality goods with a new episode released every week.

  1. SEP 30

    Patina Thunderdome & The World's Best Boot Event BOOT CAMP 2025

    Stitchdown Boot Camp is in CHICAGO this year! Ben Robison from Stitchdown tells us why to come and shares some updates about the Patina Thunderdome. https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/ Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    39 min

  2. AUG 6

    Made for the NFL

    Dan Rigele is the former plant manager of the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio, where NFL footballs have been made for decades. Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    42 min

  3. JUL 16

    AI, Architecture, & Craftsmanship: A Designer's Take on the Future - MAKR

    Our most listened to guest is back! Jason Gregory from Makr disusses a wide range of topics from inspiration, AI impacts, architecture, creation, and more. This episode of the "Full Grain Podcast" features a conversation with guest Jason Gregory, founder of MAKR. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including the podcast's popularity and Jason's background in architecture and design. He shares details about a project to design a research facility for animals in Florida and his process of learning new software. The conversation also delves into the challenges of running a business, the balance between craftsmanship and profit, and the complexities of working with different materials like leather. Nick Horween, Phil Kalas, and Jason also speculate on the future of design and the role of technology like AI in the creative process and manufacturing. https://makr.com/ Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    1h 36m

  4. JUL 9

    Wyatt's Favorite Grant Stone Boots

    In this exclusive interview, Wyatt Gilmore, CEO and founder of Grant Stone, shares his honest opinions on various boots and shoes. He's joined by industry titans Nick Horween of Horween Leather and Phil Kalas from Ashland Leather for a deep dive into footwear preferences, from his absolute favorites to those that just don't make the cut. https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/ Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    1h 37m

  5. JUL 2

    NEW Viberg NYC Store Opening Soon

    Get the exclusive scoop! In this interview, we're joined by Brett Viberg and Nick Horween. Brett shares exciting details about the upcoming Viberg NYC store, a major milestone for the brand. You'll hear about the new location at 262 Mott St., New York City, and the anticipated grand opening in July 2025. Find out what this new space means for the brand and what you can expect when you visit. https://viberg.com/ Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    1h 6m

  6. MAR 21

    Q&A Oil-Tanned CXL & Curry Shell Cordovan

    Nick Horween and Phil Kalas answer your urgent leather questions! Ashland Leather Everyday Belt in Black Illini Latigo: https://ashlandleather.com/products/everyday-belt-black Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    1 hr

  7. MAR 14

    Skip Horween Explains Latigo, Illini Latigo, California Tanneries

    Skip Horween describes Horween's Latigo and Illini Latigo variants. Illini Latigo's originates as Horween's version of California Latigo and is best used in belts, straps, and harnesses.  Ashland Leather Everyday Belt in Black Illini Latigo: https://ashlandleather.com/products/everyday-belt-black Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    34 min

  8. FEB 3

    Nick (Stridewise) & Nick (Horween) Discuss Environmental Impact

    Nick English (Stridewise) and Nick Horween (Horween Leather) discuss regulations and environmental impact of tanneries. Leather Working Group (LWG) audits and rates tanneries for responsible production and sourcing. https://www.ashlandleather.com/ https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support Support the show

    40 min
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For leather nerds! The finest leather, boots, shoes, bags, raw denim, drinks, watches, and more. Leather tannery veterans Nick Horween (5th generation, Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (Founder, Ashland Leather) cover manufacturing, leather, boots, denim, everyday carry and the talented people who are creating the world's finest products. Get the inside scoop and a greater understanding for high quality goods with a new episode released every week.

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