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Hosted by Don Gonzales · education · EN
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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Signup to Generate a PitchA 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.
Lost Trade is hosted by Don Gonzales. The show has published 68 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Cary Schwarz" (7 July 2026, 106 minutes), "Scott Gore" (18 June 2026, 89 minutes), and "Gerry Gesell" (4 June 2026, 121 minutes).
Lost Trade publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 88 minutes across 68 episodes.
Booking probability for Lost Trade is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lost Trade requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lost Trade's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Lost Trade are Artists, Writers & Performers and Home & Personal Goods Repair. Lost Trade has an education audience.
Don Gonzales hosts Lost Trade, an education podcast with 68 episodes published.
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Episode #68
In this episode, we visit with TCAA Founding Member and saddle maker Cary Schwarz. Cary's work has spanded decades and dedication to artistry and craft is evident in every piece. We talk about his history, business...
Episode #67
In this episode of Lost Trade Podcast, we visit with Scott Gore who is a rawhide braider who specializes in riatas and other fine braided leather goods. Scott has a great following on social media and does a great job...
Episode #66
In this episode, I visit with Gerry Gesell who is a chap maker and horse trainer out of Texas. Gerry is not only accomplished in making chaps and horses, he is also a bit collector, polo trainer/player, and a writer. I...
Episode #65
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...
Episode #64
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...
Episode #63
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...
Episode #62
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...
Episode #61
In this episode, we sit down and visit with Clair Kehrberg from Oregon. Clair is a traditionally trained saddle maker that uses her skills and artistic talents to create truly unique personal accesories. From purses to...
Episode #60
Paul Van Dyke is an award winning saddle maker from Sheridan, WY. In this episode, we visit with him about his love for quality gear and quality horses. Through his history and travels, he has crafted a career that...
Episode #59
In this episode, we visit with Julie Baugher about how she got started in leather craft and how she became one of the most well known educators for chaps and leggins in the industry. Along with teaching and mentoring...
Episode #58
Pedro Pedrini is a renowned saddle maker and a member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association. He is originally from France and in this episode we visit about his journey into becoming a master in the art of custom...
Episode #57
Scott Reed is a knife maker from Oklahoma who makes the "Cowboy Switchblade." I found him through a friend that told me about his knives and I'm so glad I did. Scott is a very interesting guy to visit with and I truly...
Episode #56
We are visiting with Matt Wanner who is a saddle maker out of Utah. Matt works for Burns Saddlery in Salina, UT. He is a man of many hats with Burns. He not only builds fantastic custom saddles for himself and Burns...
Episode #55
In this episode we visit with Shaun Woodsum who owns and operates Cross Winds Forge in Arizona. After a long career as a farrier, Shaun made a change and put his blacksmith skills to work designing and making knives...
Episode #54
Joe Meling is a leather craftsman based out of Pendleton, OR who specializes in teaching floral carving and leather craft. He and his wife are the owners and operators of 23+ where folks from all over come to improve...
Episode #53
This episode is an interview with Nicole Morgenthau who is a photographer who's passion is taking portraits. Her favorite subjects are the folks who are experiencing the West like the trappers and settlers that lived in...
Episode #52
This episode is an interview cowboy chuckwagon cook Kent Rollins. Kent has an amazing YouTube channel where he shows how to prepare some of the traditional cow camp meals, grandma's meat loaf, or even his version of the...
Episode #51
In this episode we are visiting with Trent Johnson who owns and operates Greeley Hat Works in Greeley, CO. I really enjoyed getting to visit with Trent about his path to business in the hat industry. I think you will...
Episode #50
In this episode, we sit down with a man that I have known online for almost a decade and only we only just met in person at the Heart of Texas Leather Show in Waco in 2023. His name is Todd Broussard and he is the...
Episode #49
This episode of Lost Trade is a visit with one of the most well known custom stamping tool makers in the leather industry. Robert Beard is known around the world for his completely hand crafted stamping tools. We had...
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