This is the last episode of season 1 and we will return with season 2 later in January. In this episode we talk about American hats and upcoming shaping videos with American retailers. We talk with Lionel about his trip to Cowboy Christmas and get an overview of some of the things he saw in Vegas. We talk about Fenoglio and hit on some of the upcoming events of the first 6 months of 2023.  

Lionel is at the NFR and Clay is out, we are joined by Garrett Wilson from Cactus Alley and Yee Haw Country Outfitters tonight. We will be talking about hat brands and the quality coming out of different factories, as well as a comparison to the past. felt hat finishing comparison, a little palm leaf hate, some about boots too. Ariat exotic reviewed in 10 seconds, Black Jack Boots Sneak peek, and recrafting from Rios and AB

Today we discuss American Hat co hats, Wrangler and other jeans, 6666 Ranch Chili, Yellowstone,  Ariat and Tecovas boots, and more.

Today Clay is out, so its just Lionel and Joe. We discuss felt hats, CCG trip to The Best Hat Store and the video with Andy Henson shaping up the new American 200x chocolate. A quick trip to Double R Hat House, and another visit to Jobes Hat Store. Lionel and Joe both have some giveaways happening. Conditioning your hats sweatband? how to care for felt hats, and a new leather conditioner. 

This episode is devoted to straw hats. American Hat Company was nice enough to donate an American straw cowboy hat for our 20,000 member giveaway for the Facebook Group. We discuss how to size your head for a hat, types of straw, differences in brands, Upcoming giveaways and more. 

In episode 7 we talk about fall and the coming of felt hat season, Clay gets another new hat, and Joe gets a straw from American.  We discuss Ariat boots and US made alternatives. Just hats and boots today with no real direction. 

In our sixth episode we talk about Anderson Bean/Rios of Mercedes, some about crown shapes, a weekend spent shaping hats at Jobes Hats in Fort Worth TX, and Clay orders a bunch of hat patches. This is actually just a bunch of guys sitting and talking hats and boots for an hour, but we had fun. 

 In our fifth episode we had the opportunity to talk to Tim Malm, President and CEO of Stronger 4:13 Coffee. Tim is a former rodeo star who's career was cut short after a devastating wreck while training. Tim shares his story and faith as a testimonial to Christ. You can contact Tim or order some of his amazing coffee at his website.
https://stronger413.com/
STRONGER 413, LLC
Albin, WY 82050
Phone: (307) 287-5993
Tim's Poem
https://www.godsbibletruth.com/downlo...
Lionel's review of Tim's coffee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-k56...

In our forth episode we had some audio issues and it came out a little late, it will be corrected for our next issue. Today we cover issues on the Facebook groups, what's coming next, current events in the western world... the best western movies? And Lionel has an announcement.  We also field questions from the audience. Be sure to tune in to the next two podcasts, as we will have some special guests coming. 

 In our third episode we cover our recent trip to all of the great places you always dreamed of, Jobe Hats, Rujo Boots, NRS World, American Hat Company, Fenoglio boots, and Dale Brisby's Radiator Ranch (actually the Dale Warehouse) .