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Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie

Wilson Capron, a bit and spur maker from Texas, along with Cary Schwarz, a saddlemaker from Idaho engage in a wide range of topics about artistry, craftsmanship, business, and life. They are members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (est 1998) Wilson and Cary have over 70 years combined experience in craftsmanship, artistry, and entrepreneurism.

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81:31

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, Big John Willemsma,...

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/09/22

This episode wraps up our visits with the active members of the TCAA and their work in this year's show. There is always some nuggets in these conversations that anyone can learn from.

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78:28

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Troy West

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/09/21

Find out more about one of our quiet partners in crime...Troy West! He has had his challenges this year, but came through with some great pieces for the show anyway.

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62:07

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Nate Wald

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/09/14

Nate Wald is a top notch horseman and rawhide braider from Montana. These visits with TCAA members talking about their life, their work and who they are will benefit anyone wanting to advance their craft and life.

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95:43

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Leland Hensley

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/09/07

One of our premier rawhide braiders from Texas, Leland Hensley tells us about who he is as a Texan, cowboy, and braider. Make sure you catch the last story he tells at the end. You won't forget it!

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84:02

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Scott Hardy

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/08/31

Scott Hardy hardly needs an introduction. If you think he is just a stern-faced silversmith from Alberta, you need to listen in to this visit.

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60:44

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Carol Gessell

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/08/31

Carol Gessell is a premiere saddler from Montana and a member of the TCAA. We ramble about a lot of stuff including the story of her work in this year's TCAA show.

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81:42

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Troy Flaharty

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/08/24

Troy Flaharty is a top knotch bit and spur maker from Hico, Texas. As usual, we get into lots of stuff including design and the pieces he has in this year's TCAA show.

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76:26

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Shawn Didyoung

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/08/17

Shawn Didyoung is a premier silversmith from Billings, Montana and has work in this year's TCAA show. He talks about his first year as a member and the six pieces he has made for this year.

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75:49

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Beau Compton

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/08/10

We caught up with Beau Compton and had a chance to take a close look at the work that he has in this year's TCAA show. As usual, we get off in the weeds about design and other stuff.

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68:09

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Jay Adcock

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/08/03

You all know Jay Adcock...the premier rawhide braider from Pawhuska, Oklahoma right? He has been gaining more traction in the performance horse world. We talk about that and the pieces he has in this year's TCAA show. That opening is at the National Cowboy Museum in late September.

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81:19

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and the great Ernie...

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/07/27

National Heritage Fellow Ernie Marsh talks about his journey of craftsmanship. Don't miss this one!

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79:22

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Bill Manns

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/07/20

Bill Manns is a cowboy memorabilia connoisseur, a movie actor, a leatherworker, a photographer, an author...have we forgotten anything? You'll like this ramble with our friend Bill Manns.

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65:06

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and JW Wright

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/06/08

JW Wright is a handy horseman and saddler from El Dorado, Kansas. You're missing something if you don't follow his social media what with his witticisms. Listen in and get to know this fine gentleman.

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65:44

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Vince Donley

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/06/01

Vince Donley is a premier rawhide braider of many years from Sheridan, Wyoming. Not many folks have made a living braiding rawhide. Vince is one of 'em!

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74:16

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Bret Haskett

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/05/25

Bret Haskett is a native American rawhide braider from Idaho with some serious cowboy credentials. Hear his story!

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66:23

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Gregg Clark

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/05/18

Hear the story of "The Hamster Coffin" and silversmith Gregg Clark. Gregg is one of the quickest studies on silversmithing. If you're not following him on his socials, you should be.

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70:38

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Jill Latno-Yamate

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/05/08

We circled back for a visit with Jill Latno-Yamate, a silversmith from Oregon who is one of organizers for the Cattle Baron's weekend in Pendleton recently. Forgive our (mine) technical difficulties!

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62:54

Monday Morning (sort of) with Cary, Willie, and Gabe...

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/04/21

We caught up with the newest member of the TCAA, saddlemaker Gabe Williams from northeastern California. Gabe has a ton of experience horseback and is a top knotch saddler to boot.

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72:49

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Trent Peterson

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/04/07

Trent Peterson is a saddlemaker and a packer from Twisp, Washington. Listen to his unique story on how he became a saddler.

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52:22

Monday Morning with Cary and Willie

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie ·

2026/03/30

Today we discussed everything from best business practices to cat feces...we got you covered!

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