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Why Old Tools Were Built Different with Ted Dawson Antique Tools

In this episode: How Ted grew up in a family of collectors The unexpected $6 auction purchase that started his tool obsession More than 40 years of collecting antique

Custom Cowboy Boots: Jake Houston on Bespoke Bootmaking & Exotic Leathers

Guest Jake Houston Houston Boot Company What You'll Hear Jake's journey from professional musician to full-time cowboy bootmaker Learning bootmaking through repair wo

Starting a Leather Supply Business: The Leather Reserve

dsfdGrant Anderson runs Uptown Common, a small handmade shop known for structured purses, briefcases, and bags with a distinctive double-color stitch line. This spring he

Alexis Saab on launching Back Home, expanding beyond custom sneakers, and building a leather goods brand

Guest: Alexis Saab Sponsor: None Primary Topic: Building a small leather goods brand from a custom footwear background CTA: Listen to the full conversation on The Leather

Inside Korea’s Leather Culture: Mike of BulSae Leather on Craft, Culture & Reinvention

Mike from BulSae Leather joins Matt in this deep‑dive into Korea’s vibrant leathercraft culture. Starting with a single wallet and fueled by a passion to “make things tha

Essential Leatherworking Tools: Smart Buys and Costly Mistakes to Avoid

IMatt sits down with Shane from Bow the Maker to talk about the tools every leatherworker thinks they need — and the ones that actually matter. From $12 Amazon pliers to

Fine Leatherwork & Exotic Leathers with Treve Cambridge

In this episode, Matt talks with Will Hodges of Treve Cambridge about the art of fine leatherwork. They explore the tools and techniques behind luxury craftsmanship, from

Inside Mack Provisions: Baseball Gloves, Canvas, and Craft

Inside Mack Provisions: Craftsmanship Beyond the Field In this episode of The Leather Shop, Matt Roach is joined by KC of Mack Provisions, a handmade baseball glove comp

Trap Shooting & Leathercraft: Stevie from Hellbound and Back Leather

Guest: Stevie, founder of Hellbound and Back Leather Host: Matt Roach | @leathershoppod What We Cover: How Stevie pivoted from trauma healthcare to custom leatherwork

You Asked, We Answered: Maker Q&A with Bow the Maker (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our maker Q&A, Shane Bowman (Bow the Maker) is back with Matt to tackle more of your leathercraft questions. This episode is all about tools, technique, and

You Asked, We Answered: Maker Q&A with Bow the Maker (Part 1)

he questions came from you — and now it’s time to dive in. In this special listener-submitted Q&A, I sat down with Shane Bowman (aka Bow the Maker) to answer the things y

Handing Down History: Upcycling Baseball Mitts into Heirloom Leather Goods with Stitch & Roe

In this episode of Leather Shop, we sit down with Sarah Roe, founder and artisan behind Stitch & Roe, a brand dedicated to transforming vintage baseball mitts into bespok

From Hollywood Sets to Crafting Masterpieces: Justin of Wylie’s Wood and Leather on Finding Purpose and Passion

In this episode of The Leather Shop, host Matt Roach sits down with Justin from Wylie’s Wood and Leather to explore his fascinating journey from Hollywood actor and produ

From Knives to Leathercraft: How Corbin Lane Built a Leather Business from Passion

Explore the journey of Corbin Edwards, founder of Corbin Lane Leather Co., as he shares how he transitioned from knife-making to leathercraft and built a thriving handmad

Crafting the Perfect Baseball Glove: An Inside Look with Scott Carpenter

In this episode of Leather Shop, we dive deep into the art of crafting baseball gloves with the legendary Scott Carpenter. From his beginnings in the New York art world t

From Engineering to Crafting: Mastering Blacksmithing and Leatherwork with Zach Herberholz

Ever wondered how an engineer becomes a master craftsman? Join us as we explore Zach Herberholz's fascinating journey from electrical engineering to mastering blacksmithi

Episode 18: Kayleena from Wrackline Leatherware

Discover the inspiring journey of Kayleena from Wrackline Leatherware in this captivating episode of the Leather Shop podcast. Kayleena shares her innovative approach to

Episode 17: Shane from Bow the maker

This month on "Leather Shop," we're joined by Shane from Bow the Maker, who dives into an array of topics including his exciting new business venture that offers customiz

Episode 16: Alexis Saab Custom Shoes

In this engaging conversation between Matt Roach and Alexis Saab on "The Leather Shop" podcast, they delve deep into the world of custom shoe crafting, sharing their pers

Episode 15: Ben from Benjamin Bott

Join us on Patreon 00:00 Introduction and Apologies for the Missed Episode 00:32 Introducing the Guest: Ben from Benjamin Bot 01:15 Technical Difficulties and Scheduli