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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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78:07

Inside Carmina: 6 Generations of Shoemaking

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/12/03

In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, we sit down with Carmina Albaladejo from the legendary Mallorcan brand, Carmina Shoemaker. With a history spanning six generations, Carmina has set the gold standard for high-quality footwear, but they aren't stuck in the past. We dive deep into how the family business started, the specific differences between constructing men’s and women’s welted footwear, and how they are using modern 3D scanning technology to make bespoke sizing accessible to eve...

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39:26

Patina Thunderdome & The World's Best Boot Event BOOT...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/09/30

Stitchdown Boot Camp is in CHICAGO this year! Ben Robison from Stitchdown tells us why to come and shares some updates about the Patina Thunderdome. https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/ 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the sh...

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41:56

Made for the NFL

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/08/06

Dan Rigele is the former plant manager of the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio, where NFL footballs have been made for decades. 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support S...

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96:00

AI, Architecture, & Craftsmanship: A Designer's Take...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/07/16

Our most listened to guest is back! Jason Gregory from Makr disusses a wide range of topics from inspiration, AI impacts, architecture, creation, and more. This episode of the "Full Grain Podcast" features a conversation with guest Jason Gregory, founder of MAKR. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including the podcast's popularity and Jason's background in architecture and design. He shares details about a project to design a research facility for animals in Florida and his process ...

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97:12

Wyatt's Favorite Grant Stone Boots

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/07/09

In this exclusive interview, Wyatt Gilmore, CEO and founder of Grant Stone, shares his honest opinions on various boots and shoes. He's joined by industry titans Nick Horween of Horween Leather and Phil Kalas from Ashland Leather for a deep dive into footwear preferences, from his absolute favorites to those that just don't make the cut. https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/ Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life. Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandlea...

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65:44

NEW Viberg NYC Store Opening Soon

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/07/02

Get the exclusive scoop! In this interview, we're joined by Brett Viberg and Nick Horween. Brett shares exciting details about the upcoming Viberg NYC store, a major milestone for the brand. You'll hear about the new location at 262 Mott St., New York City, and the anticipated grand opening in July 2025. Find out what this new space means for the brand and what you can expect when you visit. https://viberg.com/ Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life. Ashland ...

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60:06

Q&A Oil-Tanned CXL & Curry Shell Cordovan

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/03/21

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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https...

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33:43

Skip Horween Explains Latigo, Illini Latigo,...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/03/14

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. http...

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40:22

Nick (Stridewise) & Nick (Horween) Discuss...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/02/03

Nick English (Stridewise) and Nick Horween (Horween Leather) discuss regulations and environmental impact of tanneries. Leather Working Group (LWG) audits and rates tanneries for responsible production and sourcing. 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...

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53:06

Wine Tasting for Leather - Live at Stitchdown Boot...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2025/01/13

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/fullgrainpodcastGet 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://ww...

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41:01

Leather. And Why it's Still Good.

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/11/11

Nick investigates the question of "why does leather stay relevant in some places and go away in others?". Also discussed: Leather care and Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome & Boot Camp NYC 2024.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/http...

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50:26

EP56: Q&A NEW Horween Leather Aspen, Waterproof CXL,...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/10/15

Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions from YouTube. Leave your questions for us in the comments.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.comSup...

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52:29

EP55: Skip Horween Leather Industry & Trade Shows

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/10/09

All Horween takeover. Nick and Skip Horween discuss the leather industry and trade shows.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show: https://www....

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57:55

EP54: Why is shell cordovan so expensive!?

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/09/30

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/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions...

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44:15

EP53: Horween SHUTDOWN & Maintaining a 100+ Year-Old...

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/09/16

Every year Horween performs scheduled maintenance on many pieces of equipment that are over 100 years old.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.comSupport the s...

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89:57

EP52: Nick's Handmade Boots & Horween Leather Co....

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/08/30

Shuyler Mowe (Nick’s Handmade Boots) and John Culliton (Horween Leather Sales) talk with Nick about boots, leather, challenges and more.https://nicksboots.com/https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail...

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110:31

EP51: ICON 4x4 Jonathan Ward

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/08/22

Jonathan Ward (ICON 4x4) is an industrial designer and bespoke crafter of vehicles, clothing and leather goods. Jonathan shares his approach and philosophy when making things, and teaches us the importance of being passionate about what you do.ICON 4x4https://www.icon4x4.com/TLC 4x4https://www.tlc4x4.com/J Ward Collectionhttps://www.instagram.com/jwardcollection/Campfire Coatshttps://campfirecoats.com/https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet...

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89:16

EP50: Horween Leather Tanner Explains Leather Finishing

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/08/13

Horween Tanner, Esteban Perez, explains drying methods and leather finishing.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.c...

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103:17

EP49: Boot-Wearing Guide to Horween Leather

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/08/06

Stitchdown's writer, Zaid Hintzman, asks the best questions for boot fans interested in Horween leather. Nick and Phil explain the features and characteristics in many Horween leathers including shell cordovan, Horsebutt veg, CXL, Predator and more.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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. ...

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72:37

EP48: Leather Tanning 101

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas ·

2024/07/15

Horween Tanner, Esteban Perez, explains leather tanning and retanning. Leave your tanning and finishing questions in the YouTube comments.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet 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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to fullgra...

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