Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

• Schott NYC Owner Reveals: Why We Can't Make Jackets Faster

  Why does it take so long to get a premium leather jacket? In this episode, Nick Horween and Phil Kalas sit down with Jason Schott, the 4th generation owner of America’s most iconic leather brand, Schott NYC, to uncover the reality of supply chain bottlenecks, the struggle with Horween leather shortages, and the complexities of manufacturing in the USA.We go beyond the business logistics and dive deep into the technical details that leather enthusiasts care about. From resurrecting a "lost" calfskin tanning formula from 1949 to the nitty-gritty of the new 3sixteen collaboration, we cover it all. We also tackle the hard questions: dealing with color crocking, handling natural leather variation, and ultimately, whether the premium price tag is justified in today's market.In this interview, we cover:The Horween Crisis: Why the world’s best tannery can’t produce enough leather.The Lost Formula: The story of how Horween attempted to resurrect a 1949 calfskin recipe.Manufacturing Reality: Working with labor unions and American factories.The Details: Deep dive into the 3sixteen collaboration, color crocking, and leather jacket patina.🔗 Check out Schott NYC: https://www.schottnyc.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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to [email protected] the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/supportSupport the show

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• Inside Carmina: 6 Generations of Shoemaking

  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 everyone. If you’ve ever struggled with sizing or wanted to know what really goes into a $500+ pair of shoes, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:The 150-year history of the Albaladejo family.The technical differences between men's and women's shoe construction.How to actually get properly sized for dress shoes.Carmina’s new 3D bespoke technology.Why "Made in Spain" matters in 2025.Check out Carmina: https://www.carminashoemaker.com/us/enGet 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 [email protected] the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/supportSupport the show

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• Patina Thunderdome & The World's Best Boot Event BOOT CAMP 2025

  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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to [email protected] the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/supportSupport the show

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• Made for the NFL

  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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to [email protected] the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/supportSupport the show

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• AI, Architecture, & Craftsmanship: A Designer's Take on the Future - MAKR

  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 of learning new software.The conversation also delves into the challenges of running a business, the balance between craftsmanship and profit, and the complexities of working with different materials like leather. Nick Horween, Phil Kalas, and Jason also speculate on the future of design and the role of technology like AI in the creative process and manufacturing.https://makr.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/fullgrainpodcastemail questions to [email protected] the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/supportSupport the show

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