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Bespoklahoma

Bespoklahoma

By Dustin Clark & Melissa Golden

The stories of Oklahoma leather workers, and local artisans.
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E#25 KD Burr of Southern Grimoire

Bespoklahoma Dec 09, 2021

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E#90 2024 Sheridan recap

E#90 2024 Sheridan recap

This is our little recap of our trip to the Rocky Mountain leather trade show. This is a fun episode with great stories.
May 20, 202456:20
E#89 the road to Sheridan part one

E#89 the road to Sheridan part one

Recording on the drive to Sheridan Wyoming for the Rocky Mountain leather trade show.
May 16, 202401:00:54
E#88 Jesse Smith Saddlery

E#88 Jesse Smith Saddlery

This week I got to sit down and chat with Jesse Smith, and let me tell you it was a great time. I hope y’all enjoy this episode.
Mar 12, 202457:05
E#87 T Bar Leathercraft

E#87 T Bar Leathercraft

This week we are heading to Utah to chat with Trevor Barfuss of T Bar Leathercraft. This episode was a lot of fun. Hope y’all enjoy. Be sure to leave me a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Feb 17, 202401:21:36
E#86 Hawk Leather Goods

E#86 Hawk Leather Goods

This week we sit down with Tim Hawk of Hawk Leather Goods! This was a fun episode and I hope you enjoy it. Be sure to leave us a rate and review.
Jan 30, 202455:13
E#85 Dry Creek Hatters

E#85 Dry Creek Hatters

This week we sit down with Cindy Bowling of Dry Creek Hatters, and talk about what it takes to be a custom hat maker.
Jan 25, 202401:12:51
E#84 Tom Foolery Christmas Edition

E#84 Tom Foolery Christmas Edition

This week we have a little fun with two guests at once! Joining me this week are Maryann Murray of Rockin MC Leather. And Mathew Fortney of Rafter MF Leather. This was a fun hangout episode and I think everyone will enjoy.
Dec 22, 202301:14:53
Important update

Important update

With Christmas season approaching, everyone including me are pretty busy. We will be back to regular episodes soon
Dec 06, 202305:22
E#83 Kerchal Leather Works

E#83 Kerchal Leather Works

This week we are back in Nebraska chatting with Tyler Kerchal of Kerchal Leather Works. Get ready for a fun filled episode this week!
Nov 22, 202301:32:29
E#82 Bar H Leatherwork

E#82 Bar H Leatherwork

This week we go to the great white north to chat with Kim McKinney of Bar H Leather work out of Canada! We talk leather, Canadians, moose’s, gooses.
Nov 16, 202354:05
E#81 Clay Miller of Miller Custom Leather Tools

E#81 Clay Miller of Miller Custom Leather Tools

This week we head down to Texas and chat with Clay Miller of Miller Custom Leather Tools. We talk about how he got his start, the kinds of tools he makes, and some of the cool things that he has made!
Nov 09, 202301:03:45
E#80 Mitch Kusbel of Kusbel Guitars

E#80 Mitch Kusbel of Kusbel Guitars

This week we are staying in Oklahoma to chat with Mitch Kusbel of Kusbel Guitars. Come along while we talk all about guitars and making guitars, also me finding new excuses to why I still haven’t learned to play guitar. Special guest co host tonight is Dylan Bush of VB Leather, who was actually on the podcast during season 1 episode #22
Nov 02, 202352:26
E#79 Halloween special 2023

E#79 Halloween special 2023

This week we are trying something new for the spooky season! This episode has spooky stories from our fabulously handsome host Dustin Clark, and several of our past and future guests! Buckle up! It’s gonna be a wild ride!
Oct 25, 202301:00:52
E#78 Heron Walk Custom Leather

E#78 Heron Walk Custom Leather

This week we talk with Owen Clark of Heron Walk Custom Leather. This was a fun episode that I think everyone will love. We talk a lot about leather and even a little bit about the culinary world!
Oct 19, 202301:05:13
E#77 Forged In Fire Champion Casey Cleveland

E#77 Forged In Fire Champion Casey Cleveland

This week we are back in Oklahoma chatting with Casey Cleveland of Cleveland knives. Casey won forged in fire season 7 episode 3. We chat about his upcoming forge tour, knife making and so much more! Be sure to leave us a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Sep 13, 202359:33
E#76 Reynolds Leather

E#76 Reynolds Leather

This week we are talking with Price Reynolds of Reynolds Leather. We talk about how he got started, and his work with The Saddle Guy. Also the designs he has came up with to help learn pattern making. Also mentioned is the fact that The Saddle Guy Kevin Parrish is in need of a kidney transplant, and the blood type is A+. If you can help out, reach out to Price Reynolds or Kevin Parrish.
Sep 10, 202345:39
E#75 Running Water Leather

E#75 Running Water Leather

This week we head to Nebraska to talk shop with Alice Budd of Running Water Leather. Don’t forget to leave us a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. We greatly appreciate it.
Aug 31, 202301:09:08
E#74 Spearheaders

E#74 Spearheaders

This week we are heading out to Oregon to speak with Dan Spencer of Spearheaders Leather.
Aug 22, 202339:30
Life Uhhh Finds A Way

Life Uhhh Finds A Way

We are back! Join us on a update on our lives since the last episode. And some new info on episodes to come.
Aug 14, 202344:14
E#72 $20 is $20

E#72 $20 is $20

This week Melissa and Dustin catch up and tell you the hectic lives we are living. From heaving breathing to brain surgery, we got it all on this episode.
Feb 16, 202344:21
E#71 Gopher Girl

E#71 Gopher Girl

This week we have a special guest! The Gopher Girl! Darra Roberson specializes in trapping gophers in the great state of Oklahoma. Give her a shout if you need some pesky critters taken care of. This was a awesome episode!
Feb 02, 202359:60
E#70 RNB Leather Works

E#70 RNB Leather Works

This week we speak with Randy Bradley who is a international man of mystery, poet, and a local leather worker. Please leave us a rate and review on the podcast platform that you are listening on.
Jan 26, 202301:18:45
E#69 New Year New Us?

E#69 New Year New Us?

Welcome back!
Jan 19, 202341:23
E#68 The Episode Nobody Asked For

E#68 The Episode Nobody Asked For

This weeks episode is a very special one that you will have to hear to believe. We are joined by Caleb Smith of Okie Ridge Trading Co. And Ethan Girty of Girty Leather Co. this is our last episode of 2022. We will see all y’all again in January 2023. Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Dec 08, 202251:49
#67 Arno Shoes

#67 Arno Shoes

This week we sit down with Mikhail Bliskavka a leather shoe maker out of Tulsa Oklahoma.
Dec 01, 202201:08:01
Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Turkey Day!

We would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 24, 202221:51
E#66 Glass Garden Botanics

E#66 Glass Garden Botanics

This week we chat with Jolene Martin of Glass Garden Botanics, where she makes stain glass plants that you can’t kill!
Nov 17, 202258:04
E#65 Debbie Downer Part Uno

E#65 Debbie Downer Part Uno

Well we had technical difficulties this week, so you are only getting Melissa and Dustin on this episode. It’s a good one, so make sure you listen to the very very end!
Nov 10, 202242:40
E#64 KateLynn Leatherworks

E#64 KateLynn Leatherworks

This week we chat with newcomers to the craft Stephanie and Michael Roberson of KateLynn Leather works out of Yukon Oklahoma!
Nov 03, 202201:03:32
E#63 Skyward Soar

E#63 Skyward Soar

This week we talk to Hannah Rose and how she got into making jewelry out of feathers!
Oct 20, 202259:18
E#62 Tom Foolery Part Dos

E#62 Tom Foolery Part Dos

Wooh! It’s been a long couple weeks! Your two favorite hosts are back with a episode chock-full of randomness!
Oct 13, 202250:09
E#61 Justin Scott of Sweet Stingers Honey and Apiary

E#61 Justin Scott of Sweet Stingers Honey and Apiary

Join Melissa this week for an in-depth talk into the wonderful world of bees as Justin tells us about how his passion started as a kid and has turned into a lifestyle.
Sep 28, 202201:06:54
E#60 Courtney Smith Silver Co

E#60 Courtney Smith Silver Co

This week Melissa is busy so Dustin has free range of the episode! This week I talk to Courtney Smith a local silversmith!
Sep 22, 202256:15
E#59 2022 Creative Arts Contest

E#59 2022 Creative Arts Contest

This weeks quick little episode we speak with Allen Cope of 1019 Leather about this year’s Creative Arts Contest held at the Oklahoma state fair.
Sep 07, 202230:23
E#58 1907 Pen Company

E#58 1907 Pen Company

This week we are back with Tim Smith of 1907 Pen Company! This was a fun episode even with all of the technical difficulties throughout the episode.
Sep 01, 202255:48
E#57 Erik Carlson of E. Carlson Custom Knife

E#57 Erik Carlson of E. Carlson Custom Knife

Erik walks us down the rabbit hole of how he got into knife making while sharing fun stories along the way.
Aug 25, 202201:00:51
E#56 Triceraware

E#56 Triceraware

This week we sit down with Josh and Sarah smith of Triceraware! We talk how they got started making jewelry out of spoons!
Aug 18, 202256:31
E#55 Whiskey Bound Leather CO

E#55 Whiskey Bound Leather CO

This week we sit down with Nick Alexander of Whiskey Bound Leather Co and talk all things leather!
Aug 04, 202259:26
E#54 Burnside Leathercraft

E#54 Burnside Leathercraft

This week we sit down with Joe Burnside of Burnside Leather. We talk about his beginning in leathercraft, and all things leather.
Jul 28, 202201:23:35
E#53 The Leather Shop

E#53 The Leather Shop

This week we speak with Bobby Cain out of Guthrie Oklahoma. Bobby runs The Leather shop, where the majority of his work is boot and saddle repair.
Jul 21, 202201:04:50
E#52 Rocking R Leather

E#52 Rocking R Leather

This week we sit down with Shawn Bonner of Rocking R Leather! We talk all things leather! Please leave us a like and review on your podcast platform.
Jul 14, 202201:01:50
E#51 Lindley Leatherworks

E#51 Lindley Leatherworks

This week we sit down with Devin Lindley of Lindley Leatherworks, and talk all things leather! Don’t forget to go like, subscribe, rate and review on the podcast platform you are listening on!
Jul 07, 202254:42
E#50 PrimeTime Taxidermy

E#50 PrimeTime Taxidermy

PSA: This week will have talk about some blood and or gore. This week we talk taxidermy with Amy McTague of PrimeTime Taxidermy. This episode was a lot of fun! Join us on a wild ride of jumping out of planes, and jumping head first into a dream career.
Jun 23, 202201:09:14
E#49 Parham Custom Leather

E#49 Parham Custom Leather

This week for Bespoklahoma’s one year anniversary we sit down with the talented Michael Parham of Parham Custom Leather! We have a great time talking shop, and how he got started. If you don’t follow him on social media, stop and go follow him now! Please give us a rate and review on whatever platform you are listening on!
Jun 16, 202201:10:49
E#48 Blackburn Goods

E#48 Blackburn Goods

This week we sit down with Emily Hooker of Blackburn Goods! Come join us as we chat about how Emily got started, and plenty of shop talk!
Jun 09, 202201:14:21
E#47 Simply Stained Shop with Lauren Denny

E#47 Simply Stained Shop with Lauren Denny

This week Melissa sits down with Lauren Denny of Simply Stained Shop. Have a sit with them and enjoy some shop talk, farm talk and so much more!
Jun 02, 202246:55
E#46 the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show

E#46 the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show

This week we sit down with Caleb smith and Ethan Girty, and talk about our amazing trip to Sheridan Wyoming for the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show.
May 25, 202248:05
E#45 Sarah Tinnie of 4JC Designs

E#45 Sarah Tinnie of 4JC Designs

This week we sit down with Sarah Tinnie of 4JC Designs. She tells us how she got her start out of a passion for helping others and where her craft has led her.
May 19, 202246:37
E#44 Bonedust Oklahoma

E#44 Bonedust Oklahoma

This week we sit down with James and Jayme Stephens of Bonedust Oklahoma! They are local Oklahoma carvers who specialize in carving jewelry out of moose antler, and mammoth tusk! Come check out this weeks awesome episode!
May 12, 202259:06
E#43 Cherie Hightower of The Lotus Potter

E#43 Cherie Hightower of The Lotus Potter

This week we sit down with Cherie Hightower of The Lotus Potter. We chat about how Cherie got started doing pottery, her classes, and all the fun things she makes!
May 05, 202256:32