New podcast series explores leather’s future
Royal Smit & Zoon has launched a new podcast series, Leathertainment on the Go, offering listeners a wide-ranging exploration of the global leather industry.
Hosted by Florian Schrey of Royal Smit & Zoon and leather specialist Volkan Yilmaz—better known as Tanner Leatherstein—the eight-part series is now available to stream on YouTube and Spotify.
The series aims to provide insight into key themes shaping leather’s present and future, including debates around alternative materials, animal welfare, and the industry’s environmental footprint. Each episode features in-depth discussion intended to inform both professionals and those with a general interest in leather and sustainability.
Episode topics include:
Common myths about leather
Alternative materials
The legacy of leather
The leather production process
The future of leather
Sustainability and environmental impact
Ethical concerns and animal welfare
Durability and longevity of leather
The final episode features a guest interview with designer Noor Wentholt, known for her work in bespoke leather bags.
Leathertainment on the Go is positioned as both educational and accessible, combining technical insight with informal discussion and commentary. The series is now available in full.
