Heddels

Saddle up, partner! We're discussing the image of the American cowboy and the effects it had on the spread of denim jeans in the early 20th century.

Denim goes national as we see the rise of Lee and Blue Bell to compete with the growing western behemoth of Levi's in this week's episode.

If you're in need of another pandemic hobby to pass the time, try your hand at leatherworking; it's cheap to get started and can last a lifetime.

Our Blowout podcast goes deeper on denim as we cross over into the United States and textile production goes into overdrive.

Part US Army, part Boy Scouts, part park ranger, the Civilian Conservation Corps was a New Deal program that deserves another look.