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Lost Trade

Don Gonzales
Saddle Making
Craftsmanship
Leatherworking
Greeley Hat Works
Youtube
Leather Crafting
Chuckwagon Cooking
Custom Leather Goods
Saddlery
Knife Making
T-Pop Leather Shop
Hats
Mountain Men
Photography
Rendezvous
Pendleton, Oregon
Apprenticeship
Leatherwork
Social Media
Blacksmithing

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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In this episode, we are visiting with lürgen Volbach from Germany.  lürgen is an amazing artist and craftsman that specializes in floral carving and 3D embossing works.  He also spends a lot of his time, both here in the states as well as Germany, te... more

In this episode, we visit with Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather.  Adam works with Hermann Oak to bring leather craftsmen the best possible veg tanned leather that we all know and love.  We talk about the process of making leather from specific qual... more

In this episode, we are visiting with Alexander Levy.  Alexander is a leather worker and floral carver based out of Mason, TX.  His shop produces many different beautiful leather craft items, but one of his specialties is cowboy leggings or chaps.   more

We are visiting with Steve Van Plew in this episode.  Steve is an accomplished leather craftsman and aspiring saddle maker residing in California. 

Steve's career has been in the television and video industry and he uses these skills to help promot... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Love
Sales Manager at Hermann Oak Leather and leather craftsman
Hermann Oak Leather
Episode: Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather
Don Gonzales
Full-time saddle maker and host of Lost Trade
Lost Trade
Episode: Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather
Clair Kehrberg
Leather worker and former saddle maker
Episode: Clair Kehrberg
Scott Reed
Knife maker based in Oklahoma
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Episode: Scott Reed
Matt Wanner
Leader at Burns Saddlery and expert saddle maker with a YouTube teaching presence.
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Episode: Matt Wanner
Shaun Woodsum
A skilled blacksmith and knife maker, formerly a professional farrier with 33 years of experience.
Cross Winds Forge
Episode: Shaun Woodsum
Joe Meling
Leather craftsman and educator based in Pendleton, Oregon.
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Episode: Joe Meling
Todd Broussard
Leather craftsman from Opelousas, Louisiana, known for building saddles and decorative leather items under T-Pop Leather Shop.
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Episode: Todd Broussard

Host

Don Gonzales
Host and full-time saddle maker, who shares his expertise and passion for lost trades and craft skills with skilled artisans and craft enthusiasts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 393 ratings
  • Fantastic Pod Cast

    Don Gonzalez is able to have a conversation with the guests in a way that is engaging and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CalmGunGuy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great pod cast. I’m a truck driver it has made some of my night drives go by fast when I found this in November when I started leather working. I’m so happy to see a new episode. I know there’s YouTube channel but can’t watch and drive. So the pod cast is great option for me. Keep them come Don!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hibiscus-dreamer
    United States7 months ago
  • Take them all!

    Good advice on which classes to take. I’m working on it! Another great episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Studio J-TX
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love from Phoenix, Az

    Keep them coming Don. I work graveyard and listening to your podcast and others makes my nights go by fast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That602
    United States2 years ago
  • Pull up a chair & listen again & again & again

    Lost Trade is a gem. Each episode features a sit-down-at-the-kitchen-table type interview. Listening is like pulling up a chair and sitting awhile to hear some amazing stories, have a good chuckle, and learn something you never knew before (but may have not known you were missing). Interviews are personal and in depth and lead the listener to feel like you met some new friends and gained valuable wisdom by the end of each episode. No matter what trade, art or business you practice, you’ll find s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happymum619
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is praised for keeping the spirit of craftsmanship alive and making it accessible to aspiring tradespeople.
The podcast is viewed as an inspiring resource for individuals interested in traditional craftsmanship and trade skills.
Many enjoy the personal stories shared by artisans, which provide insights into both the craft and the people behind them.
Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews that resemble personal conversations among friends.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#229
United States/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#105
Canada/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#238
Norway/Education/How To

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Steve Van Plew
Q: Did you end up meeting all the other leather craftsmen that are now your friends at the trade shows?
Yes, I met them through the trade shows and it helped form my network within the leather community.
Steve Van Plew
Q: Tell us a little bit about your Tannery Tour video.
The Tannery Tour was a passion project that involved extensive filming and editing to create a comprehensive video illustrating the leather-making process.
Steve Van Plew
Q: How did that change your leather craft in a positive way?
It opened up new doors for new machines for me, allowing me to sew and make more advanced leather items.
Steve Van Plew
Q: So how did you run across the Leather Machine Co.?
I ended up buying a couple machines from them, and I lived not too far from them, actually, from the actual warehouse.
Paul Van Dyke
Q: How did the apprenticeship come about?
Paul explained that he hounded Don Butler at the shop for an apprenticeship opportunity, emphasizing his passion for saddles and horses.

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Content centers on the rich and diverse world of forgotten trade skills and craftsmanship, featuring engaging discussions with skilled artisans. Guests share their personal journeys, challenges, and techniques in various crafts such as leatherworking, saddle making, and other related trades. The show stands out for its focus on both male and female craftsmen, highlighting their stories while emphasizing the importance of preserving and teaching these nearly lost skills to new generations.

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Recent guests on Lost Trade include:

1. Adam Love
2. Don Gonzales
3. Clair Kehrberg
4. Scott Reed
5. Matt Wanner
6. Shaun Woodsum
7. Joe Meling
8. Todd Broussard

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