Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie

If you're a silversmith or bit and spur maker and you aren't following Brian Hochstrat, you should be. His work has been world class for many years. Hear his story here!

Matt Humphreys is a premier bit and spur maker who has added knifemaking to his repertoire. He is a very humble guy that does killer work...listen in!

Bill Rey is a long time player in the western art world. He has a long history with the Cowboy Artists of America as well as many traditional cowboy craftsmen. Hear his story and the upcoming show commemorating the great Will James later this summer.

Don Gonzales is a saddlemaker with a huge presence on several different internet platforms. We had a blast visiting with him!

Today we caught with a new friend to both of us. Ryan Erickson is a bit and spur maker from Nebraska though he has spent most of his adult life in New Mexico. We think you'll find some inspiration/motivation by hearing about his journey in life and craftsmanship.

Today we dove into a conversation with a long time friend from Maryland who we always enjoy talking to. Alan owns the largest music store in the world just outside of Washinton DC and is horseback most days. We hope you enjoy this ramble!

Today we caught up with Barbara Jacques who is a craftsman/artist, curator, and collector. She tells us about the upcoming show at the Constantine Theater in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. There is a nice show of cowboy collectibles there along with the Ben Johnson Days event. We also get some perspectives on advice for up-and-coming artisans.

On this visit we recap the TCAA spring meeting in Alberta, Canada and cover other popular subjects like pricing. Tune in to hear the story of Cary trying to sneak across the international border!

Bubba Crouch is a larger-than-life personality and knife maker from Pleasanton, Texas. We think you'll hear some good stuff on this visit!

Today we caught up with Tracie Morrison, a bit and spur maker from Oklahoma. After two decades of cowboying, he began building and is doing a great job. Listen to his story here!

Today we had a great visit with a great person...Mary Cerise who is a rancher, wife, mom, silversmith, and all around cowgirl. We think you'll enjoy getting to know her on this podcast!

Joe is a top flight chap maker currently from Oklahoma. Have a listen to his story and more!

Adam is the founder of Saddle House, a retail store based in Texas. He specializes in catering to the needs of the performance horse world. We had a great visit with him about his story and what is going on out there with regard to trends.

TJ is a knife designer and manufacturer in Idaho. At just 29 years of age, he is already a force to be reckoned with in the knife world. Hear what he has to say about "The Process is the Product".

We visit about the week past where Troy, John, Pedro and Cary built an old time California style rig in four days. But it ain't about the speed. Listen in and find out the story!

We hope you bear with us on this racous visit with Troy West, Big John Willemsma, and Pedro Pedrini with a discussion about the collaboration build at Hamley's several years ago and the upcoming build of the 25th anniversary saddle the first week of April.

Morgan has been on the pod before, but he is such a great resource that we invited him back. There is something for everyone in this visit.

We hope you have as much fun listening to this as we did visiting!

Jeff is a premier cowboy craftsman of many years from Idaho. We were happy to finally get him convinced to come onto our little internet disturbance we've got going. Jeff is a well known rawhide braider, but has a lot of other stuff going on as well. Listen in!

Jodi is a past TCAA Fellowship recipient and an up-and-coming silversmith from Washington state. We really enjoyed catching up with her and hearing about her journey. We allowed Willie to chime in on what he's up to this week too! Check out Jodi's new website! www.jodiecheverriadesign.com

Willie and Mike were gonna talk about cowboy stories and we got distracted. Listen in and find out what distracted us. Something about art. Art and Life.

Today we dive into branding/marketing concepts with Lo Van Newkirk. She's been a marketing professional for many years and has been helping Wilson with his business for the last year or so. Don't miss this one.

Shawn is a silversmith from Billings, Montana and has some good stuff to share...cold water therapy being one of them. Listen to the end!

We asked our resident business advisor Mike Skinner back to recap his experience with Wilson and what to look forward to in 2024. If you're an artist/craftsman of any stripe, you won't want to miss this one!

Don Reeves is a long time friend and curator of cowboy collections at the National Cowboy Museum. We talk about our history with him and discuss the relationship of art and functionality.

What's this mysterious thing we call Creativity? Today we talk about some of things we can do to enhance our creativity. Take care and Hold onto the West!

You'll want to see what Craig Rullman is up to these days. He's a former Marine, police detective, film maker, cowboy, and writer (did I miss anything?)

Brian is a top notch horseman and saddlemaker from Lovell, Wyoming. You'll enjoy this visit with him!

We talk a bit about the year past and look ahead to the new year. Happy New Year!

We sat down with renowned cowboy artist Tim Cox. You'll enjoy all the stories he has to tell!

Today we have a great visit with our old friend Chuck Stormes. There is always something to learn when you listen to Chuck!

Today we catch up with the great saddler Pedro Pedrini. He has quite a story to tell!

Today we have a great visit with a great saddler and a great person...Nancy Martiny!

We caught up with renowned horseman Martin Black this week. We spent some time on the weather, but eventually got into some meaty stuff...'hope you enjoy the visit!

Today we caught up with one another on a ramble about the 'Treble Clef Bit' and having fellow travelers in our shops last week (otherwise known as students). Also, we talk about an upcoming major collaboration between TCAA members.

Troy is the toughest guy we know...have a listen and find out why!

This week we caught up with TJ Schwarz...knife designer and manufacturer. Listen to what he has to say about 'gestural decision making' and 'automation'.

This week we caught up with knife designer/manufacturer TJ Schwarz. There is a bunch of stuff on here to think about if you are a business owner/craftsman/artist!

It's a mostly the business of craftsmanship and artistry on today's podcast. Thanks for everyone jumping on board!

You like this episode with our great friend Ernie Marsh of Lovell, Wyoming...a bit and spurmaker and founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.

Today we caught up with Montana rancher, cowboy, rawhide braider and all around good guy Nate Wald.

Today we recap the events of the past week...the good, the bad, and the ugly. Well ok...there was waay more good that bad or ugly!

This morning we talked about the business of craftsmanship, art and preview the TCAA show coming up this next weekend.

Conley Walker is a handy cowboy and also a handy saddlemaker/leathersmith from a very young age. Listen to his story and hear what he has to say about some biz related stuff!

Mark Drain is widely considered one of the best designers and silversmiths in the modern era. We caught up with Mark in his home in Washington state.

Today we caught up with one another about what's going on in our respective shops/biz. These visits are pretty valuable to us...'hope they are to you as well!

Today we caught up with Troy Flaharty, a bit and spur maker in Hico, Texas. Troy is someone to keep your eye on in the years ahead. We hope you enjoy this visit!

While Wilson and Beau were in Emporia, Kansas, we caught up with them for a visit about Beau and his journey in silversmithing.

John Willemsma is a fifteen year veteran of the TCAA. We think you'll like his unique story.

Jay is a professional rawhide braider and the newest member of the TCAA and is a great storyteller. We think you'll enjoy this one!