164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.
From The Roundhouse by Nick Ozorak
April 7, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
Chris LaRose discusses his transition from musician to creating vintage railroad caps and the historical connection behind them.
Chris LaRose was a musician until COVID changed his career trajectory. Learn about how he came to develop his line of vintage railroad caps and why he feels it connects him to the past. Check out the hats ! This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc and by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services . Related Episodes R Duck Locomotive Works Steampunk unLimited The post 164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co. appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .
People in this episode
Host: Nick Ozorak
Guest: Chris LaRose
Topics covered
- vintage hats
- railroad caps
- career change
- COVID impact
- musician to entrepreneur
Keywords
- vintage hats
- railroad caps
- Chris LaRose
- COVID career change
- LaRose Hat Co.
Sponsors
Rapido Trains Inc, Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LaRose Hat Co.
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