Today we talk with Jen from Shop From The Past! Thanks for listening and we’ll “see” you next week.

On today’s episode of the Breaking Western Podcast we speak with Trent Johnson of Greeley Hat Works. Join us on this wild ride as he talks about how a childhood hat collection led to starting his own business and creating hats for TV, movies, and even the President of the United States!

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Ever wondered how boots were made? Hear the unexpected story of how owner and creative genius behind Houston Boot Co, Jake Houston, got his start in boot making as well as all the pieces that need to come together in creating a custom pair.

Turquoise, photo shoots, copycats, oh my! Find out what goes into the creation of Mud Lowery’s jewelry as we speak with Shannon himself, as well as what you’re really paying for when you see those big price tags on handmade items.

Perhaps our most important episode to date, we welcome Hunter Old Elk back to the pod to tackle some tough topics. Cancel culture vs colonial erasure…cultural appropriation vs appreciation…brand responsibility vs consumer responsibility…what’s the deal?

How does what we wear and what we buy impact ongoing narratives in the Western Industry, keeping people down through misrepresentations and not giving credit where credit is due?

Today's SEASON FINALE episode features American Hat Company's PR specialist- Katie Lynn Armstrong!  We get down to the nitty gritty details of what her journey looked like along the way to asking for (literally) her dream job.

Live from snowy Iowa- we are chatting with the incredible Sierra Rae Lewis!  Also known as The Computer Cowgirl, Sierra tells us how she got started into social media marketing in various formats within the western industry.

Live from the SWINE BARN- we are chatting with the mastermind photographer Click Thompson!  He is one of our most quotable guests to date and we know you'll get a lot out of this episode.  If you like what you hear be sure to share it with a friend and give us a follow.  Find us on Instagram @breakingwesternpodcast and individually @abbyfromiowa and @angelameyer23.  You can find Click at @clickthompson on Instagram and of course see his face on posters, stickers, and bathroom walls everywhere.  "See" you next week!

You might know him as Deanie Weenie from Rodeo Time, but today Dean Sutton is the mastermind behind all things social media at Bex Sunglasses. We pick his brain about all things influencer marketing, meaning this is a MUST LISTEN if you are interested in social media marketing for your business OR being an influencer.