Podcasts about shoemaking

In the US, there are schools for everything—of course you can study business, or to become a doctor. But also if you want to be an electrician, or an airplane mechanic—someone can teach you that. And then you've got UConn, which has offered an apparently quite intense puppetmaking major, every year since 1964. So why not for shoemaking? Examples do exist, but they are far too scant—you can head to Atlanta to learn shoemaking from Marcel Mrsan, but that's far from the only work he's doing every day. Brooklyn Shoe Space, Cobbler Bushwick, and the Chicago School of Shoemaking are all fantastic and lighting shoemaking sparks every day, although they currently cater more to hobbyists. DW Frommer's school in Montana was a cowboy bookmaking bastion, but it closed when he passed last year. So what about a multi-year, school that teaches shoe design AND making? I just visited one. The College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the impressive design school which has grown a full degree program that heavily involves shoemaking. I spent two days at CCS this past summer to meet with its program chair Aki Choklat, along with bespoke shoemaking toolmaker and faculty member Tom Carbone, plus a whole bunch of very invested students who really knew their way around a sole stitcher. What Aki and Tom are building at CCS is impressive, and dare I say quite needed, in a landscape where it's easier to pick up shoemaking than ever before—as long as you do it online, by yourself—but far too hard in the United States to find quality hands-on teaching. And so we talked about that, how the CCS program came about and has grown, what the hell AI is going to do to the shoe industry, and plenty more. https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/https://www.instagram.com/akichoklat/?hl=enhttps://www.akichoklat.com/2025 dates and location for Stitchdown's Boot Camp 3—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—coming soon.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/Support the Shoecast and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/

Send us a Text Message.Episode 130 with Edna Frimpong who is an award-winning entrepreneur who is making remarkable strides in the shoemaking business. Affectionately called the "shoemaker girl," Edna is breaking barriers and inspiring others to pursue their passions, regardless of societal norms.Edna's journey as an entrepreneur began while she was a student at Adonten Senior High School. She had always been interested in fashion and started making slippers as a hobby. However, as she began to receive positive feedback from her peers and family, Edna realised that she could turn her passion into a viable business.With this realisation, Edna co-founded Ahofade, a popular classic fashion brand in West Africa that specialises in creating unique and affordable made in Ghana designs from Ghanian fashion designers. What started as a small-scale operation has since grown into a successful enterprise, with Edna gaining global recognition as a talented and innovative shoemaker, fashion designer, and entrepreneur.  What We Discuss With EdnaEdna's inspiration to pursue a career in the shoemaking industry, especially being a woman in a male-dominated field.How has Edna used her background in public relations and communications to craft her unique story and build her brand?What motivated Edna to write her recently released book, "The Shoemaker's Girl?"How does Ahofade support local entrepreneurs in the fashion industry and help them grow their businesses?What is the importance of mentorship and coaching in empowering the next generation of African entrepreneurs?Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Trust, Metrics, and Impact: A Blueprint for Success in Africa's 2024 Startup Economy? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at Terser Adamu, and Twitter (X) @TerserAdamuConnect with Edna  on LinkedIn at Edna Frimpong, and Twitter (X) @EdnaFrimpong7Do you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Embark on a journey of unexpected turns and intriguing transformations as we sit down with today's guest, Kenneth McClure, the sole operator of Noble & Whylie, a maker of handmade shoes based in Sheffield. Kenneth's story is a testament to the twists and turns of fate, starting from a desire to create, studying fashion, and exploring various avenues before stumbling upon the captivating world of small-scale shoe-making. Join us as we unravel the fascinating narrative that bridges the gap between these two distinct points in Kenneth's journey. Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with surprising anecdotes and enlightening insights.You can find Noble & Whylie on the web at nobleandwylie.com and on Instagram as @nobleandwhylie  Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast via my Patreon at patreon.com/garmology or you can buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.

On this week's PreserveCast, join us as we talk with Andrew Rowand, a shoemaker who focuses on recreating shoes from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Andrew will take us through his process for making the shoes, where his inspiration comes from, and what started his decade-long journey. 

When London (by way of Australia) bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek began making shoes in high school, his grandmother let him in on a little secret: he had been preceded in his journey by 18 generations of family cordwainers.After years of schooling—including at the famed Cordwainers College in Hackney, London—he eventually ended up settling into a role as a bottom-maker for some of Savile Row's most prestigious bespoke firms, both in an in-house capacity and also as an piece-work outworker.Today, Sebastian continues his outwork...work...while also creating his own bespoke shoes and boots for clients, as well as select ready-to-wear collections for retailers in Japan and elsewhere. While the outwork keeps his skills sharp and focused, Sebastian's personal shoemaking style is a raw, anti-elegant ("I don't want the act of shoemaking to be the attempt to replicate and perfect something a machine can do") exploration of UK-based materials, all sprung from a love of old worn denim, centuries-old Japanese farmhouses, and possible overuse of the word "singularity". To top it all off, Sebastian's about as delightfully affable and humble as people get, and there are few people more enjoyable to talk shoes and shoemaking with. So I did that! ______________________________________________________________________________________________This episode was sponsored by Grant Stone Theme Song: The Road by Punk Rock Opera

This episode of 'Final Approach' host Chris Gregory features an engaging conversation with renowned farrier and industry figure, Jim Poor. Discussing his journey from his first contest in Durango in the late 80s to judging the 2023 American Farriers Convention in Reno, Jim discusses his experiences in the field. An inspiring figure, Jim also delves into his early life influences, career transitions, negotiation aspects in business, devotion to early mornings and physical fitness. This episode provides a close look at Jim's relentless pursuit for self-improvement and passion for his craft while surmounting challenges to achieve success. [00:07] Introduction and Welcome [00:39] Meeting Jim Poor [01:15] Interview Begins [01:40] Discussing the Challenges of Judging [03:20] The Intricacies of Tool Making [03:47] Reminiscing the Early Days of Career [04:12] The Journey of Learning and Improving [04:38] The Struggles and Triumphs of Early Career [08:54] The Impact of a Car Accident on Life [29:50] The Journey of Making Tongs [37:54] The Journey of a Shoemaker: Starting Out [38:39] The Art of Pricing in Shoemaking [38:50] The Evolution of a Shoemaker's Life [39:14] The Struggles and Triumphs of Starting a Business [39:44] The Art of Making Tools and the Joy of Learning [40:04] The Beauty of Being Your Own Boss [40:43] The Journey of a Shoemaker: The Ups and Downs [41:54] The Art of Balancing Work and Life [43:04] The Journey of a Shoemaker: The Big Break [43:31] The Art of Pricing in Different Economies [45:06] The Journey of a Shoemaker: The Big Move [51:47] The Journey of a Shoemaker: The Big Sale [01:06:01] The Art of Making Knives [01:12:42] Dealing with Personal Traits and Challenges [01:13:03] Introduction to Pocket Knives [01:14:00] Experiences from the Folder Class [01:16:27] Learning from Mistakes and Improving Skills [01:17:44] The Art of Knife Making [01:18:21] Participation in Forged in Fire 01:23:12 The Cannon Shooting Incident 01:35:48 Reflections on Life and Achievements 01:43:18 The Importance of Early Rising and Exercise 01:48:21 Contributions to the Horseshoeing Industry 01:48:55 Developing a New Hoof Knife For more information about Chris Gregory CJF ASF FWCF: https://chrisgregoryauthor.com/ https://www.heartlandhorseshoeing.com/

From sustainable businesses and tours on foot, to fashionable footwear. With just a few cobblers and shoemakers scattered across the country, as customers walk towards a more sustainable approach, how is this impacting the shoe making and restoring business? Siofra Mulqueen strolled into some of their workshops to find out.

To call Sarah Madeline Tierney Guerin an incredibly skilled cowboy boot maker would be accurate—and also highly incomplete. Sarah is also an artist, a historian, an educator, a storyteller, a preservationist, someone who just thinks about things differently than most of the rest of us, and quite possibly the person who knows the most of anyone in the world about the deep history of Massachusetts shoemaking.Sarah's nom de boot "Saboteuse" (the female version of saboteur, in French) isn't just an extremely cool word. It's a mindset she applies to both her bootmaking work and larger focus of bringing attention to the failures of the larger worldwide systems of modern mass production. In a rangy chat, Ben and Sarah discuss her genesis as an architect-turned-shoemaker,  why she operates out of a replica of the Massachusetts shoemaking sheds known as "Ten Footers" and the fascinating history behind them and the 19th and early 20th century US shoemaking epicenter of Lynn and surrounding towns,  how we can trace larger histories simply by looking at and understanding objects (in this case, believe it or not, boots), and making maybe her greatest work to date while watching Little League games.See much more of Sarah's work: https://www.saboteuse.com/_______________________________________________________________________________________________This episode was sponsored by Standard & StrangeTheme Song: The Road by Punk Rock Opera

Ray was joined by Michael Tutty of Tutty's Shoemakers to chat about the art & history of being a cobbler, Brothers Hugh and Eoin O'Reilly from Mad Yolks give us some eggcellent meal ideas ahead of World Egg Day.

Michael Tutty of Tutty's Shoe Store in Naas, Co. Kildare tells Ray about the wonderful history and craft of being a cobbler, a skill passed down through the generations of the Tutty clan.

Chris Woodford is a bit of a madman. And he's pretty much thrilled about that.The fifth-generation shoemaker founded Crown Northampton—maker of some of the world's best-made sneakers—as a reaction to watching his father's business unravel, along with so much else of the iconic Northampton, England shoemaking trade.After watching factory after factory shutter while growing up, Chris knew he needed to create a different kind of business. Early wholesale success in Japan provided the buoy for Chris to design a sneaker made with only the finest possible materials available—including J&FJ Baker oak bark leather, and Horween's renowned shell cordovan—sell made-to-order models direct, and see if it caught. (Oh it caught.)Now, Chris is on the verge of launching E. Woodford, an extremely high-end, full-custom handwelt line powered by Chris's own bespoke shoemaking knowledge, and his desire to create “careers, not jobs” for shoemakers in Northampton.In a fascinating, engaging chat, Chris talks us through the Woodford family shoemaking history that stretches back to 1908, how wars have always powered the Northampton shoe trade (and what happens when they end), why he's obsessed with using only the best materials and preserving nearly vanished techniques, and why creating an environment in which shoemakers can learn and grow and be excited about their work every single day is the key to Northampton's future success.______________________________________________________________________________________________This episode was sponsored by Grant StoneTheme Song: The Road by Punk Rock Opera

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Esha Chhabra, Author of Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World.Esha is an accomplished author who specializes in writing about sustainability, international development, and the emergence of mission-driven brands. In the last decade, she has made significant contributions to numerous national and international publications, such as The Guardian, New York Times, Wired UK, Washington Post, Atlantic, Fast Company, Forbes, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and more, establishing herself as a prominent voice in her field. Her writing offers insightful perspectives and nuanced, thought-provoking analyses of pressing issues. Her work has been supported by the UN Foundation, and has been awarded multiple fellowships from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington, D.C.Esha and Ted discuss her background, Delhi-born, first-generation immigrant moving to California at the age of 6, and her interest in journalism from an early age. She moved to Washington D.C., received her undergraduate from Georgetown University, and then attended the London School of Economics and Politics Science for her graduate degree. Her latest book is one of the first of its kind. It is a journalistic work with a series of case studies across industries that sheds light on the businesses which have restorative and regenerative practices at their core, going beyond the greenwashing to a shift in mindset that is helping heal the world. She describes her travels and the entrepreneurs and activists she met across the world, hitting every continent except Antarctica. She also unpacks the social and environmental innovations in relatable industries that people have everyday interactions with, such as coffee, shoemaking, healthcare, energy, and hospitality, highlighting companies that are genuinely doing the work and part of a global movement.

Tonight I talk about the 4th world championship of shoemaking via the Shoegazing. I share my thoughts on a recent video from ​⁠ and a video from ​⁠ about the Alden Indy. For this weeks rant, I share a shoe care tip for simple cleaning techniques and share my thoughts on the topic of responsibly sharing shoe care demonstrations on the internet. Tread Heavily Shoes YouTube VideoShoe brush videoSolegarb  sales@solegarb.comBoardroom Socks Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you'd like some deep dives into. The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify! Shoegazing World Championship of Patina Shoegazing Goodyear welt Shoegazing Leather & Fit Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short Matt Gray IG Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you'd like some deep dives into.

Protests against British policy involved more than angry speeches--Amricans changed what they wore and how they bought their clothes.  Kimberly Alexander from the University of New Hampshire tells us about how Americans began fashioning their own clothing.  In addition to two books on fashion:  Treasures Afoot:  Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era, and Fashioning the New England Family, which grew out of an exhibit at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Professor Alexander and her students have created the Flax Project,  growing flax and producing linen, as a way to experience  the fabric of 18th-century life. 

As global product design & development manager at Red Wing Shoe Co.,  Mike Larson has touched every single product that's ever been placed into a Red Wing Heritage shoe box over the last 13 years—a lineup that was 260 styles strong just over three years ago, before shrinking to just 12 over the course of the pandemic. After truly banding together as a brand-within-a-brand amidst Covid, supply chain messes, AND a brutal hack that shut down Red Wing's site and internal systems, Mike's team is currently back on track and working on product the rest of us won't see until two years in the future. In the first episode of Shoecast season 8, Ben and Ticho chat with Mike about how the Red Wing Heritage development process works (it's uh...very long and far more complicated than probably anyone realizes), the insane level of historical detail the brand imbues into all their Heritage products (they're legit matching thread tension from the 70+ years ago!) and the research behind it, the oldest working machine in the factory, Red Wing's approach to preserving institutional shoemaking knowledge, how American manufacturing survives our currently trying times, and oh so much more. This episode was sponsored by Grant Stone—they make very good boots, here go give them a lookTheme Song: the Road by Punk Rock Opera

Simple Shoemaking founder, Sharon Raymond, joins us on EnvironMental to talk about the plastic in your everyday footwear and why making our own shoes is so important. We talk about the sustainability of leather vs the alternative options for ecological shoemaking, plus how simple it is to get creative with reused materials! You can connect with Sharon and get her shoemaking books on her website: simpleshoemaking.com Read the full story here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-sharon-raymond-shoemaking/

Strong values like sustainability, empathy, and wellness might seem at odds with running a successful business for some, but not Sara Irvani, CEO of Okabashi. In fact, values like these have been fundamental to Okabashi's success since it launched in 1984.Sara joins this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour to clue us in to what it's like leading a family-owned and operated shoe brand. A proudly USA-based footwear company, Okabashi is inspired by the Japanese concept of wellness and uses the principles of reflexology to design shoes that promote foot health and comfort. We hear a little about its innovative manufacturing process, the importance of running a business with sustainable choices, and why that shouldn't be at odds with financial viability. Sara also explains how Okabashi's closed-loop manufacturing process works to recycle old products to avoid landfill and waste. In this episode, find out:The challenges of expanding as a U.S.- based manufacturerHow Sara's background led to her current roleHow sustainability is built into the Okabashi manufacturing processHow Okabashi's closed-loop manufacturing worksWhy sustainability doesn't have to be at odds with financial viabilityWhy innovation comes from empowering your team How Okabashi remains competitive in the U.S.Modular automation in the shoe manufacturing processWhy empathy is key to building good partnershipsWhy you need to stick to your values in businessEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“We offer as well as our own closed-loop manufacturing, a post-consumer circular program. So people can send their shoes back to us to avoid landfills.”“I think that innovation comes from all different directions and there are so many things that can drive it. And having a culture that is not steeped in fear is a prerequisite to have innovation come from all directions.”“I think if you stick to your values, and if you have a long enough horizon line, good things happen.”Links & mentions:Okasbashi, a proudly U.S. shoe company focused on creating shoes that promote wellness and foot healthMake sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

The secret language of shoes (A presentation by Luca Cottini, PhD)* The mission to make #shoes visible.* The journey of a young #shoemaker from Campania to America* Italian immigrants and American #shoemaking* The immigrant's mindset. Rooted openness (from Boston to California)* Shoemaking and the cinematographic industry. The first Ferragamo store in #hollywood* Return to Italy. #florence and the crisis of the 1930s* Limit and #creativity. How the wedge heel was invented. How the rainbow sandal launched Ferragamo's fame* The postwar recognition by Neiman Marcus and the creation of the invisible shoe* The shoemaker of #celebrities: Eva Peron, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Sofia Loren* A pioneer of the Italian #fashion project. From Florence to the world* A living legacy. #ferragamo todayCheck out all the other episodes in the content library and make sure to join the newsletter of the show at www.italianinnovators.com. Don't forget to leave your comment here below and subscribe to the YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!

Skip Horween is the 4th generation owner of Horween Leather Company in Chicago. 0:00 What it is like working at a tannery?5:50 Material Price increases8:26 Leather Lead Times12:15 Seasonality of Hides15:47 Supply Chain and Inflation Cycle24:09 Shoemaking in Maine30:34 The Boat Shoe Indicator36:36 Football Cycle39:44 Hides are Different Today45:11 I can't believe it's not leather49:13 Supply Chain Overview, inflation/deflationNeed a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life?  Ashland Leather has you covered.Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather.https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastWatch on YouTubeFollow on Instagramemail questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com

Fashion insider and co-founder of sustainable footwear brand Suggies, Mary Sue Papale, shares footwear industry secrets from her years working at Esprit and Bebe, and talks about what it takes to make shoes with an end-to-end ethical and eco-conscious manufacturing process. Mary Sue explains how American companies outsourcing to China in the 70s and 80s changed the fashion landscape, how ready-to-wear helped create a shift in consumer behavior, how the rise of fast fashion took us from 4 seasons to 52 micro-collections a year, and how fashion brands get away with stealing designs. She also talks about the challenges of manufacturing in the USA and her commitment to paying a living wage.  For show notes visit: https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast

Jaron Lanier, the acclaimed technologist and futurist, tells the story of his obsession with the metallophone and the rationalisations he uses to make sense of the world. He then recounts the time he spent working as a shoemaker and how his confluents taught him about the cliff at the edge of a river.

In this episode we put the spotlight on the thriving boot and shoemaking scene in Indonesia, we do this together with Emil Rahmana Putra. He is the founder of the two brands Winson and Midas Bootmaker, where the first now is making the finest fully handmade dress shoes in the country, a true premium product of absolute top quality, while Midas focus on more affordable still excellent handmade Ready to Wear and Made to Order workwear boots. The company I work for, Skolyx, has been collaborating with Emil on a range of Ready to Wear Midas boots, and in recent years there are many around the world who have discovered the huge scene of especially workwear boot brands that comes out of Indonesia. The tradition of making boots by hand goes back to when the country was a Dutch colony, and today traditional shoe and bootmaking as well as other types of leather craftsmanship are relatively large industries for Indonesia. As you will hear, Emil Rahmana Putra is one of these obsessive souls that we have in the shoemaking world, we talked about how he ended up in the shoe industry and managed to build two successful brands, about how he to a large extent actually is a self-trained shoemaker, about his view on the success and challenges for the Indonesian boot and shoemaking scene, and much more.

Lo que para muchos son tenis, para otros son kicks. Para Mateo estos son un lienzo en blanco, en donde puede tener una exploración sobre siluetas, colores y texturas. Para The Shoeker el rediseño es una expresión del artista. Hoy en PARCHANDO traemos un invitado que nos abre las puertas al mundo de tener unos kicks únicos. | @theshoeker @mun.artcol @lace.co_ @parchandopodcast @camilosusph --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parchandopodcast/support

Laura Youngson is co-founder of footwear company Ida Sports and also Equal Playing Field, which seeks to overcome inequality in sport. From her escapades organising and playing football at the highest altitude as well as the lowest altitude, to her entrepreneurial business venture in bringing the first customised female football boot to the market, Laura has been busy achieving firsts over the last few years.

In this episode you'll get to meet the very charismatic bespoke shoemaker Patrick Frei from Germany. He made a name of himself more widely when he won the World Championships in Shoemaking in 2018, and is seen by many as one of the greatest shoemakers around today. He works out of his workshop in Freiburg in Southwest of Germany, together with his shoemaking partner Kazuya Kimura. For those of you who have seen shoes made by the Patrick Frei workshop, you'll know they have a distinct personal character, an originality and identity one can't find anywhere else. How one achieves this is one of the main topics of our conversation, but we also we talk about his rather special way into shoemaking sort of through juggling on the streets of South America, about his interesting approach on lastmaking, about the balance between tradition and playfulness, about his obsession with small details, and much more.

Velasca transcend the ever-changing trends of fashion to deliver a timeless style that values tradition — like the time-honoured secrets passed down from a father to his son. Their shoes are made with passion and unique Italian expertise, ensuring your shoes will last a lifetime. This brand believes high quality craftsmanship should be accessible to all. And, by leveraging innovations with online shopping, they're able to cut out the middle-man and connect artisans to customers. This is a story about a passion for Italian craftsmanship, and about dreamers who decide to jump in on a new adventure. It all started with the research stage. The co-founders quit their jobs and went looking for the very best footwear district in Italy. This search took them to the region of Marche: where the whole urban fabric is built on shoes, from generation to generation. While fashion changes every season, Velasca offer a timeless style that represents a refined, Italian elegance. They are inspired by classic lines, and pay meticulous attention to detail. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Enrico Casati, Co-Founder of Velasca about the founding story of his men's direct-to-consumer shoe brand. The initial plan was to operate exclusively online but he quickly realised physical stores were the best way to showcase the quality of their product to customers. Our host Peter Brooker and Enrico also talk about engaging with community, brand philosophy, social media advertising, Italian shoemaking, life after Covid-19, and their new London store on Chiltern Street in Marylebone.Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.

If Ron Rider isn't the most interesting person in the shoe game, we certainly want to meet whoever is. Ron's lived his whole career in shoes, creating the cult favorite Rider Boot Co. and now acting as one of the behind-the-scenes straws that stir the private label drink for a crazy range of brands. This week, Ticho and Ben talk to Ron about how private label works (it gets pretty weird!), his vision for how shoe sizing needs to be done correctly, what's going on with his latest project with Ledbury's sub-brand Tangier, and how many pints of Guinness you need to buy him to do a deal. Ron is simply the best, and if you skip this episode, your life will be considerably worse. This episode was sponsored by Grant Stone, perhaps the best overall value in shoes and boots, periodTheme music: The Road by Punk Rock Opera

This week, Kate talks about Samuel (or Lemeul) Neily - a shoemaker in the Haliburton area in the 1870's. Interesting to hear how people in an isolated area managed to get boots and shoes in the 1800's. Plus Paul talks about Grace Marks, a 16 year old Irish immigrant caught up in a murder in 1840's Thornhill, north of Toronto. Grace became the inspiration for Margaret Atwood's 'Alias Grace' and the case remains an enigma even today. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com

One of the earliest strikes in the first years of the first industrial revolution in America.Shoemaking was one of the most lucrative trades in Philadelphia during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Shoemakers – known as cordwainers at the time -- were among the first to organize into journeyman societies in the United States. In 1805, cordwainers went on strike over wages and their changing workplace. Northampton Community College Professor of History Patrick Grubbs chronicled the Cordwainers strike of 1805 and explained what came of it on America’s Work Force Union Podcast earlier this month. On this week’s Labor History in 2:00, Musicians Fight Back: When it came time to sign union cards, the symphony opposed the election claiming the musicians were independent contractors.We wrap up this week’s show with Barry Rabin’s song about a little-known 1982 strike…Little girls and boys almost didn't get their toys, the year the elves went out on strike. Produced by Chris Garlock, edited by Patrick Dixon. To contribute a labor history item, email laborhistorytoday@gmail.comLabor History Today is produced by the Metro Washington Council’s Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University. We're a proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network, nearly 80 shows focusing on working people’s issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AWFUnionPodcast @GeorgetownKILWP 

In this episode, Stride Collective co-founders Tal de Guzman, Judith Basco and Yen Reyes share their plans of sustaining Marikina's dwindling shoe culture.

The Shoegazing Podcast is back, this time with a new type of special edition episodes that will pop-up every now and then, called Q&A Specials. Basically you listeners and readers of Shoegazing.com get to ask questions to some famous names from the classic shoe industry. This round is with Daniel Wegan, the Swede who made a name of himself working at the bespoke department of Gaziano & Girling in England for ten years. He placed second in the World Championships in Shoemaking 2018, and then won the title in 2019. Last year he left G&G to start his own bespoke brand, Catella Shoemaker. In this Q&A Special though, it’s you who have decided the topics. A big thanks to all who sent in questions, couldn’t fit in all, but we got a lot covered in the near hour we talked, among other things Daniel’s view on the current boom of more casual footwear and how he thinks this will affect his business, a breakdown on why bespoke shoes cost so much, about preventing work-related injuries as a shoemaker, how he works with the bottom of the lasts, why he is often wearing cheap New Balance shoes himself, and much more. Enjoy the listen!

My guest this week is Dominic Ciambrone, the Shoe Surgeon.Dominic and I discuss mental health, making shoes for Justin Bieber, getting business advice from Guy Fieri, how mentors can change our lives and the power of empowering others.NOTES(02:40) Shoes for Justin Bieber(11:42) Guy Fieri’s sneaker obsession (video)(13:59) L7 weenie (video)(26:06) Bonnie and Will’s Shoe School(30:30) Michael Anthony(34:35) Brooklyn Shoe Space(47:55) Visvim(1:01:22) Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson **This episode is sponsored by Topper Jewelers and P. Johnson**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

Shoe-blazers Sean and Shannon Scott drop by Shoe-In to discuss the concept and mission of COMUNITYmade -- an LA-based shoe company making high-quality footwear in the U.S. and giving back to the local community. Jasmine jumps in to discover the shoes on the Scott's feet and what they plan to purchase in her world-famous Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment.

Amy and Casey got together on Valentine's Day to dunk on r/marriage for this week's episode. These are their stories. Also they're the stories of a couple of Danish couples that could arguably be the stories of any couple of couples in the history of living together. Come for the winnowing. Stay for the widowing. For sources and links, support us on Patreon, or follow on Twitter. Our theme music is from Carnaval des Animaux, performed by Aitua.

Amanda Overs joins us to talk about shoe-making! From starting her business ‘I Can Make Shoes’ to her recent book release, Amanda chats with us about her shoe-making resources and how we too can make our own shoes!

On the debut episode of the newest season of the Spirit of 608 podcast, we're back with an episode that may very well change everything you think you know about manufacturing in China. In this week's conversation from the forefront of fashion, entrepreneurship, sustainability + tech (a space I call FEST), we hear from a founder whose mission to make a better shoe for women's bodies based on her decades of research has led her to establish both an eco-friendly manufacturing process in her U.S. warehouse, but also positive partnerships with factories in China, where some of the most innovative -- and yes, even sustainable -- technologies on the planet have recently become available. So put what you think you know aside and listen into this episode to open your mind and be inspired. Meet this week's guest, Casey Kerrigan, founder of Oesh Shoes. Sign up for the PressDope weekly email to get DIY PR tips and The Dope List of media opps, calls for pitches, FEST events and more ways to raise your visibility.

Hear bespoke shoemaker Daniel Wegan talk about dedication, which took him to the bespoke department of Gaziano & Girling, made him the head of the same department, and this year he won the World Championships in Shoemaking. He also gives a bunch of advice to aspiring shoemakers.

There’s a saying that tells us we should walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. It’s a reminder we should practice empathy and try to understand people before we cast judgement. As it happens, this expression is right on the mark because it seems when we use shoes as historical objects, we can learn a LOT about people and their everyday lives and actions. Kimberly Alexander, museum specialist, lecturer at the University of New Hampshire, and author of Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era, joins us to help us better understand shoes and what they can tell us about the everyday lives of early Americans. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/244 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 024: Kimberly Alexander: Eighteenth-Century Fashion & Material Culture Episode 084: Zara Anishanslin, How Historians Read Historical Sources Episode 153: Committees and Congresses: Governments of the American Revolution Episode 160: The Politics of Tea Episode 201: Catherine E. Kelly, Art, Politics, and Everyday Life in Early America Episode 209: Considering Biography Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter *Books purchased through the links on this post will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.

Most of us overlook our feet, but at what cost?

Hooray! We've got another episode of Fashion History with American Duchess for you today! This episode features our very own designer, Nicole Rudolph (http://www.instagram.com/silk_and_buckram), a historic shoemaker and shoe-historian. Just like corsets, there is a lot of mythology about women's shoes and Nicole is here to bust those myths, explain why shoe-making is HARD to do, trends and styles of shoes, and even a little bit about her thesis topic. So prop your feet up, sit back, and enjoy! http://americanduchess.com http://blog.americanduchess.com http://www.facebook.com/AmericanDuchess http://www.instagram.com/AmericanDuchess http://www.youtube.com/AmericanDuchess1 Be a part of our community & join Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/AmericanDuchess

To ring in the first episode of our second season, Bernie speaks with Sara McIntosh, Founder and CEO of the Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts. Sara shares how she looks for talent and temperament versus skills when building a team, the inspiration behind her business, and more.

In the Berluti headquarters a stone's throw from the Champs Elysées, Jean-Michel Casalonga relates the key moments in making footwear to measure, and talks about some of his unusual encounters... He describes a craft that appeared to him as a revelation.

Esteemed cobbler and master shoemaker Marcell Mrsan joins the show to discuss the importance of the craftsmanship of shoemaking and the opportunities he provides aspiring shoe producers at his shop in Savannah, GA. Jasmine jumps in to highlight the top two shoes from Yeezy Season 6 - Flatform Slides and Mudrat Dad Sneakers in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. For more info about Marcell's courses, check him out here - https://www.shoemakingcourse.com

In episode 23 of the Root Simple Podcast, Kelly and Erik give an update on their housecleaning habits, read some spam poetry and discuss Randy Fritz’s shoemaking workshop. Some links we mention: Wired Magazine’s article on the laborers who moderate social media comments. Earth Skills Shoe making classes offered by laughingcrowe.com Sewing classes at Sew […]