Lost Trade

Don Gonzales
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Lost Trade

A show focused on the trade skills that have almost been lost to history and the male and female Craftsmen that keep them alive. I am Don Gonzales, a full time saddle maker of 15 years, and I dive into the world of "supposed" forgotten skills and trades.

  1. OCT 17

    Julie Baugher

    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 very popular classes.   We had a great time visiting with her on the podcast and learning her story!

    1h 30m

  2. SEP 6

    Pedro Pedrini

    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.

    50 min

  3. JUL 25

    Scott Reed

    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 to check him out on Facebook and Instagram and see some of the unique knives that he makes for working cowboys and knife collectors.  If you are interested in visiting with him about a knife, reach out to him and he can fix you up.

    1h 51m

  4. JUN 28

    Matt Wanner

    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 Burns Saddlery through their online course program called Illum.  He has worked to develop saddle making courses as well as other educational material that helps those interested in getting into the saddle making and/or leather working trade. You can find Matt on Instagram as well as the Illume Connect website.

    1h 25m

  5. JUN 14

    Shaun Woodsum

    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. Be sure to visit his website at www.crosswindsforge.com as well as on Instagram to see some of the beautiful knives that he creates in his shop.

    1h 24m
  6. Joe Meling

    MAY 15

    Joe Meling

    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

    1h 12m

  7. MAY 8

    Nicole Morgenthau

    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 period dress in gorgeous landscapes.  She also makes turquoise jewelry that she shows on Instagram on her page called "Sandstone Sky Jewelery." You can find her on Instagram and see a lot of her work as well as find her Instagram for the jewelry that she makes.

    1h 24m

  8. APR 4

    Kent Rollins

    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 great things he offers at his website, www.kentrollins.com

    1 hr
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A show focused on the trade skills that have almost been lost to history and the male and female Craftsmen that keep them alive. I am Don Gonzales, a full time saddle maker of 15 years, and I dive into the world of "supposed" forgotten skills and trades.

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  • Creator
    Don Gonzales
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Don Gonzales 2020
  • Show Website
    Lost Trade

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