Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie

Mar 03 2025 107 ep. 65 mins 2

Monday Mornings with Cary and Willie Podcast artwork

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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Monday Morning with Cary, Willie and Julie Baugher

Mar 03 2025 62 mins

Julie Baugher is a long time leathersmith from Ellensburg, Washington. She is a well-known chap maker and teacher of leatherwork. Julie's love of her craft/art is contagious!

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Spurr Watson

Feb 24 2025 57 mins

Spurr Watson is an up-and-coming saddler from Montana. Hear his story of craftsmanship!

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Clint Haverty

Feb 17 2025 58 mins

Today we caught up with the legendary horseman, horse show judge, artist, and craftsman Clint Haverty. Hear his story and learn about the nugget that his dad told him many years ago that is also one of the reasons we do this podcast!

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Dustin Loftis

Feb 10 2025 80 mins

Today we got acquainted with Dustin Loftis, a highly accomplished leathersmith from Oklahoma. If you aren't following his work, you should be!

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Doug Krause

Feb 03 2025 66 mins

Doug Krause is a multi-talented cowboy craftsman...and you will benefit from hearing his story. It was a fun visit!

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Paul Van Dyke

Jan 27 2025 60 mins

We caught up with the very busy Paul Van Dyke, a saddlemaker and horseman from Sheridan, Wyoming. He spent seven years working for the great Don Butler and was exposed to all the great things that have come out of that town and the history of saddlemaking and floral carving. You'll enjoy this visit.

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Gary Winckler

Jan 20 2025 56 mins

Gary Winckler is a saddlemaker and former college and Olympic track coach. Find out how craftsmanship and coaching intersect on this visit with Gary.

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Gordon Andrus

Jan 13 2025 72 mins

Today we step off into deeper waters when it comes to our vocations as craftsmen/artists with Gordon Andrus. You never know what to expect with these conversations...'hope you enjoy.

Monday Morning with Cary and Willie

Jan 06 2025 69 mins

This morning we recapped 2024 in our lives of craftsmanship, artistry, and biz. We get off into deeper waters on this one...'hope you like it!

Monday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Carol Gessell

Dec 30 2024 67 mins

Carol Gessell is one of the topflight saddlers/leathersmiths on the planet. We think you'll enjoy hearing her story...