Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
Phil Kalas, Nick Horween
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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EP43: 1940s Timber Tanned Calf Leather
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
05/28/24 • 58 min
First tanned in 1940, Timber Tanned Calf is a legacy leather that is as storied as it is beautiful. The formula was lost. Despite the tannery’s best attempts they have not been able to reproduce it.
https://www.ashlandleather.com/
https://www.horween.com/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
Watch it on YouTube https://youtu.be/OM7_YR03sCo
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP42: Horween Cypress, Latigo vs. CXL, Grey Colors, Small vs. Established Brands
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
05/03/24 • 73 min
Starting with the cowboy origins of Latigo leathers, Nick delves into the details of Cypress, one of Horween’s latest leather offerings. We explore the complexities involved in achieving specific colors like grey and white. Finally, we engage in a conversation about the unique competitive edges that both small and large brands possess.
0:00 Topics
0:30 Horween Cypress Leather
12:06 Grey Color & “Problem” Colors
25:59 Small Brands vs. Established
1:06:14 Favorites
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP28: Rare Shell Cordovan
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
09/25/23 • 55 min
Nick Horween explains the rarity of shell cordovan, rare shell colors, and supply challenges.
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to [email protected]
EP21: Maverick Leather, Horween Seconds, USA Tanneries, New Car Smell, Salz Tannery
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
03/20/23 • 86 min
Matt Foster started Maverick Leather 40 years ago. He has a lifetime of leather information. From their new home in Bend, Oregon Maverick sells Horween seconds and leather from many tanneries.
0:00 Eye Surgery
1:16 Horween Seconds, Reselling Leather
9:58 USA Leather Tanneries
16:58 What leathers don’t exist anymore
24:26 Environmental Regulations
38:18 Maverick’s Customer Base
32:51 Tandy Leather
34:54 Leaving California for Oregon
41:51 Family Business
45:16 Horween Dublin Wax Finish
47:49 Favorite Leather
50:38 Saddle and Harness Makers
53:59 Leon Mexico
55:13 Tanneries in Chicago
57:14 Trends and Cycles
1:01:18 New Car Smell, Scented Leather
1:10:51 Salz Tannery Santa Cruz
1:12:18 Nose Blind
1:13:22 Hides and Exotics
1:16:32 Favorites
https://maverickleathercompany.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maverickleather/
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered.
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather.
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to [email protected]
E14: Grant Stone Part 2 Wyatt & Josh’s Shoe Journey, Women’s Footwear, New Styles/Colors, Quality Specs
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
12/26/22 • 70 min
Part two of our conversation with Wyatt and Josh from Grant Stone.
https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered.
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather.
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
Watch on YouTube
Follow on Instagram
email questions to [email protected]
EP54: Why is shell cordovan so expensive!?
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
09/30/24 • 57 min
Nick Horween explains why shell cordovan (and leather in general) is expensive. Cost breakdown includes hides, material, labor, regulations and more.
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
0:00 Cordovan is expensive
21:00 Labor & Regulations
26:36 Hides are expensive
35:51 Materials are expensive
42:48 Leather cost in a final product
53:39 Favorites
Wine Tasting for Leather - Live at Stitchdown Boot Camp 2024
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
01/13/25 • 53 min
Our first ever in-person podcast at Stitchdown's Boot Camp 2024 in Brooklyn, NYC. Nick Horween (Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (Ashland Leather) explain everything you need to know about leather in under 1 hour.
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
Q&A Oil-Tanned CXL & Curry Shell Cordovan
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
03/21/25 • 60 min
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP44: NBA Basketball Leather - Leather vs. Plastic
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
06/12/24 • 46 min
Nick explains why leather is the choice material for professional NBA basketball and NFL football players. Phil and Nick discuss material options and compare leather and plastic choices.
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
Skip Horween Explains Latigo, Illini Latigo, California Tanneries
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
03/14/25 • 33 min
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 [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
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How many episodes does Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas have?
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas cover?
The podcast is about Maker, Entrepreneurship, Fashion & Beauty, Podcasts, Arts and Business.
What is the average episode length on Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas?
The average episode length on Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas is 68 minutes.
How often are episodes of Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas released?
Episodes of Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas?
The first episode of Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas was released on Sep 25, 2022.
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