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Baseball Gloves
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Woodworking
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South Korea
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Exotic Leathers
Barbering

The Leather Shop Podcast is hosted by Matt Roach, a leather crafter eager to learn and have interesting conversations with craftsman from across the globe.

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Latest Episodes

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 Shop Podcast at leathershoppod.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you l... more

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 that last longer than our lifetime,” Mike has built BulSae Leather into a small but... more

This is a long-form, no-rush conversation about leatherworking as it actually exists.

Bryan from Lowtide Leather joins the show to talk about staying small on purpose, working by hand, rising leather and tool costs, and why many makers quietly fund ... more

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 top-shelf skiving knives, they break down which tools perform, which ones disap... more

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Recent Guests

Alexis Saab
Founder transitioning from custom footwear to a wallet/brand called Back Home
Back Home brand
Episode: Alexis Saab on launching Back Home, expanding beyond custom sneakers, and building a leather goods brand
Treve Cambridge
Leather craftsman with a background as a paramedic
Episode: Fine Leatherwork & Exotic Leathers with Treve Cambridge
Corbin Edwards
Leather crafter and owner of Corbin Lane Leather Co.
Corbin Lane Leather Co.
Episode: From Knives to Leathercraft: How Corbin Lane Built a Leather Business from Passion
Shane Bowman
Owner of Bow the Maker and industrial designer
Bow the Maker
Episode: Episode 17: Shane from Bow the maker

Host

Matt Roach
Host of The Leather Shop Podcast; a leather crafter who engages with makers globally to explore craft, business, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Waste of time

    Couldn’t make it 5 minutes in honestly. No one in that room wants to be there why should I

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nofuntonight
    United States5 months ago
  • Good on the way to great

    The pros:

    Wide range of guests and topics.

    The cons:

    Overly focused on machinery talk, which is less accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TigerThread
    United States9 months ago
  • Top notch stuff!

    Great podcast with makers from all over the place. There hasn’t been one episode where I don’t learn something new! Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Broken Windmill Leather
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast and Interesting Guests

    Thank you for such a great podcast Matt. The personal stories and leather craft tips are great. I recommend this podcast for those interested in leather craft and entrepreneur stories. I look forward to listening to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArtisanLisaRamos
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    I’ve picked up so many great tips from these episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brutes1234
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Genuine stories from artisans plus business takeaways.
Host maintains a welcoming, knowledgeable interviewing style.
Practical leathercraft tips appreciated by listeners.
Diverse guests with maker-focused insights.
Well-produced conversations feel like a friendly workshop.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#110
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#71
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#109
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#31
France/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#45
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Poland/Leisure/Crafts

Talking Points

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Alexis Saab on launching Back Home, expanding beyond custom sneakers, and building a leather goods brand
Q: What are some practical insights about tooling and production that visitors could apply to their own shops?
The episode covers choosing between post-bed versus flatbed machines, the importance of space management, using heat activation glues, and the advantage of simple, clean logo designs that transfer well onto leather; these details help optimize workflow and output quality.
Alexis Saab on launching Back Home, expanding beyond custom sneakers, and building a leather goods brand
Q: What led you to shift from sneakers to wallets, and how do you see it affecting your business growth?
The shift stems from wanting to own the brand entirely and to be less dependent on a single client. Wallets require less time per piece and allow for faster iteration, which helps build a standalone brand while still leveraging their leather expertise.
Alexis Saab on launching Back Home, expanding beyond custom sneakers, and building a leather goods brand
Q: Can you explain the new brand and what inspired its concept?
The guest describes Back Home as a wallet-focused leather goods brand with a simple, strong mark; the skull-with-halo is meant to convey opposites all while remaining approachable and distinctive, a reflection of their broader philosophy of combining rebellion with refinement.
Inside Korea’s Leather Culture: Mike of BulSae Leather on Craft, Culture & Reinvention
Q: What differentiates the leather crafting scene in Korea?
The older generation in Korea focuses on production-style leather goods and there is a strong community willing to share knowledge and techniques.
Inside Korea’s Leather Culture: Mike of BulSae Leather on Craft, Culture & Reinvention
Q: How did you get into leather?
Mike started his journey in leather crafting after a disappointing experience with an expensive wallet, which motivated him to learn and create his own leather goods.

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A makers-focused conversation show exploring craftsmanship, business, and personal journeys in leather. Episodes span building a brand from custom work, regional craft cultures (notably Korea), staying small versus scaling, and the craft behind specialty goods like baseball gloves or exotic leathers. Guests bring hands-on techniques, sourcing tips, and stories about turning passion into sustainable ventures, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, community, and learning from peers in the leather world. A standout angle is the mix of practical skills with entrepreneurial insight, appealing to both seasoned craftsmen and ambitious hobbyists seeking honest, experience-based guidance.

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