Cas Haley is a talented singer-songwriter with a soulful voice and a gift for creating music that combines different genres and influences. Born and raised in Texas, Cas was exposed to a wide range of musical styles from a young age, including country, rock, blues, and reggae. He began playing music at an early age and quickly discovered that he had a natural talent for singing and playing guitar. In 2007, Cas Haley gained national attention on NBC's America's Got Talent, where he wowed...

Truly a pleasure to sit down with Montana singer songwriter, Riddy Arman.  The chapters of her life so far make for a story much richer than a common western archetype. Unafraid to take new paths, Arman has traveled across the country — from the farmlands of the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York City — writing songs, working as a ranch hand, and practicing an Agrarian lifestyle. It was during her childhood, full of folk and country music, in rural Ohio that she was first drawn to...

Episode #577 with Randy Quartieri: One of the most talented videographers in the western industry today!  His unique style and modern flare stands in a class of it's own.   In this episode, we delve into Randy's journey – from his humble beginnings to becoming a leading name in the industry. Discover the secrets behind his signature style that transforms rodeo events into cinematic masterpieces. 🎬✨ Randy shares captivating stories of his adventures behind the camera, from dust-covered...

The Last Knife Fighter is a Texas born songwriter, poet and freelance philosopher. Known for his unique gravely voice and multi-layered writing style.  Messages to and about individuals who live their lives on the edge, and find solace in a sad song. Themes of extremism, humility fill the spectrum from tragedy to comedy in every verse; reminding us that change is constant and should therefore be easily digested. Caught between the mirror of outlaw country and rock, he has deemed this genre...

Courtenay DeHoff is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, network television personality and cowgirl. With over fifteen years of experience as a television host she uses her expert storytelling skills as a motivational speaker all over the country. Sharing the stage with the likes of Mike Rowe, Laila Ali and multiple U.S. Presidents, she recently delivered the keynote address at the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention to 65,000 people inside Lucas Oil Stadium. As the...

Tune in to this episode with the legendary Tilden Hooper, professional bareback rider whose relentless pursuit of greatness has led him to the prestigious NFR an impressive nine times. Tilden knew at a relatively young age that riding bareback horses was what he was put here to do.  With an unwavering focus on his dream, he defied the odds and embraced the challenge, forgoing any backup plan. Discover the raw determination and dedication that helped him conquer both triumphs and tribulations...

Author of “The Lost Cowboy”, J.B. Zielke stopped by the studio.  We discuss many of his adventures mentioned in his book; a memoir that captures his experience cowboying on 6 continents.  From riding reindeer in Mongolia, wild African horses and hiding from stray bullets in Mexico, there’s not a dull moment in this book.  This collection of true stories will have you on the edge of your seat.  “As cattlemen, we dream of what life was like on a trail crew driving herds north with no fences in...

Weatherford Texas, here's a hometown cowboy for ya!  2x NFR Bareback Qualifier, Leighton Berry.  Currently ranked #1 in the bareback riding world standings, with over $115k already won for the 2023 season, LB is well on his way to Las Vegas for another NFR appearance, with his sights set on a World Championship Buckle.  We discuss his mindset, injuries, daily practices that allow him to optimize his potential, along with his strategy for the remainder of this year.  Tune in to this episode...

Truly a pleasure to sit down with bareback phenom, Rocker Steiner.    The third-generation pro rodeo cowboy made his way to his first NFR in Vegas in 2022 and he’s on course for another trip to Vegas this year, currently sitting #3 in the world.  Rocker seems to have a restless desire to be the best at whatever it is he is doing.  Getting a glimpse behind the curtain of his success was motivating and inspiring.  He is well on his way to following in his dad’s (Sid Steiner) and his...

Tune into this episode to learn more about Jose Cruz, professional cutting horse trainer, with over $400K in NCHA lifetime earnings.  Jose has only been playing the professional cutting horse game for about 10 years now.  From his humble beginnings cleaning stalls, to now making finals consistently at the highest level.  Jose Cruz has already made a positive impact on the NCHA in his short career.  It wasn't that long ago that he was waking up at 3am to clean stalls, feeding horses at 7am;...

Jesse Daniel has been touring the country for years and earning fans the old-fashioned way; with honest songs played well. The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his hard-core country music to stages all over the US. There are many making traditional country music in modern times, but there is no one making it like Daniel. His sound is uniquely his own, while rooted in the tradition of his Bakersfield heroes like Merle Haggard and Buck...

Third generation cowboy, Chris Dawson has won close to $2 million in the NRCHA as well as $200,000 in the NRHA.  He has developed a reputation of being one of the best cowhorse trainers in the business today, and has won almost every premier event, some of them multiple times..  He and his wife Sarah operate Dawson Performance Horses together in Perrin, Texas.  Chris is also the co-host of the well-known podcast, “Cowhorse Full Contact”.  Enjoy the show!!

Best known as the frontman of North Carolina alt-country outfit American Aquarium, singer/songwriter B.J. Barham has spent much of his career delivering rugged, earthy roots rock in the vein of Whiskeytown and Drive-By Truckers. A native of Reidsville, North Carolina, Barham formed the group in 2005 and, over the course of a decade, built American Aquarium's reputation from regional up-and-comers to acclaimed, internationally recognized act thanks to records like 2012's Jason Isbell-produced...

Get to know the masterminds behind the Kimes Ranch brand, (Matt and Amanda Kimes).  Whether you've seen the familiar Kimes brand on the notorious show, 'Yellowstone' or you're a fan of their incredible denim and western apparel, you're going to want to hear their story of how they grew the Kimes brand to what it is today.   With a dream to create THE JEAN that was missing from the western world, Matt and Amanda sourced every element of their production-finding the best team of cutters,...

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.  Steven is the author of ten bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has...

Jesse Lennox, (Professional Cutting Horse Trainer, LTE: $2.4Million) From the hockey rink to the cutting horse arena, Jesse shares his journey from Canada down to the heart of the performance horse world in Texas.  We discuss some of the obstacles he had to overcome along the way to realize his dream of becoming a professional cutting horse trainer.  He sheds light on some (not so talked about) mindset philosophies that he's learned along the way regarding horsemanship and performance.   ...

IN-Q is an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. He was named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders and has worked with countless brands & companies over the years to help them tell their story through collaborative content pieces and story-telling workshops. Ultimately, IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience...

American Hat Company Owner and The Best Hat Store Owner and Founder, Susan Maddox.    Susan is the now sole owner of both companies and operates with strength and positivity, carrying on with her late husband, Keith Maddox's legacy and his personal brand +x (Positive Times) which has become the guiding star for the company and a globally recognized logo.     With an entrepreneur spirit and her positive outlook on life, Susan is an inspiration to not only on the western industry but all...

Had a good time during this episode with my pal Ryder Flynn.  We discuss what life is like as a cutting horse trainers son and what its like to be 10 years old in 2022.   Wise beyond his years, Ryder shares his perspective, revealing some of life's secrets in their most simplistic form.   We can learn so much from children if we simply tune in and listen.  They're so pure, full of innocence and raw truth.  Hope you enjoy the show! Stay Grateful!!

Langhorne Slim; Musician, Singer Songwriter, Human...We discuss many topics throughout this episode, spanning from life philosophies, overcoming challenges, what "success" looks like for him and we even tap into some his inspriations for some of the songs on his newest album, "Strawberry Mansion".  I am beyond grateful for this conversation and for the lessons learned throughout this interview.  Hope you enjoy!    

Click Thompson; professional rodeo photographer, writer, designer, and fashionista!  Click has dedicated his life to his craft of professional photography, specifically snapping photos in rodeo arenas.  From bucking bulls to barrel racing, Click takes pride in his creative preparation to ensure he has the knoweledge and ability to capture unique shots.  

I feel like a better person for having met certain people throughout my life.  Adrian Brannan is one of those people that give me this feeling.  She has a contagious laugh that is a reminder that I need to smile more.  I’m glad our paths crossed and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share time and space with her.  She is a young woman, yet her many experiences that shape the person she is today far exceed her years on this earth.  Tune into this episode to hear more about this amazing...

In this episode Steve Friskup shares his humble wisdom and wit from 40+ years as an auctioneer and 60+ years as a human. Steve found his calling for auctioning horse sales at an early age and the performance horse world is sure glad he did.  Steve is truly a master of his craft.  Enjoy the show! Stay Grateful!!

Cullen Chartier is well on his way to being one of the top cutting horse trainers in the NCHA.   In this episode we discuss life as a horse trainer and life as a human.   We talk about the ups and the downs that got him where he is today.  Enjoy! Stay Grateful!!