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The Cowboy Up PodcastWe would like many of you to be a part of the cowboy up podcast radio team where are new Season 6 begins! This is Stan the radio man and I an one of the creators of the Cowboy Up Podcast. Steven, Russell and I and our radio friends are seeking to do new and creative and fun things in our coming radio season, and we would like to invite you to be a part of the program in some way. Part of that invitation might be to be a creator or a spin off of a whole new program that you could be a part of or maybe even the host and producer of. So please listen t...
2025-07-1604 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastWe would like many of you to be a part of the cowboy up podcast radio team where are new Season 6 begins! This is Stan the radio man and I an one of the creators of the Cowboy Up Podcast. Steven, Russell and I and our radio friends are seeking to do new and creative and fun things in our coming radio season, and we would like to invite you to be a part of the program in some way. Part of that invitation might be to be a creator or a spin off of a whole new program that you could be a part of or maybe even the host and producer of. So please listen t...
2025-07-1604 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastSE548 What should a cowboy and you know about the AI Revolution for life business and being a cowboy too!On this episode of The Cowboy-Up Podcast, Russell and Steven sit down with Greg Watson. Greg is a leading voice in Tucson where entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence connect. Greg guides business leaders, students and anyone who wants to learn more about A. I. technology. Greg has been at the forefront of integrating A. I. into practical business education and is a familiar face at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. He is best known as someone who presents complex technology in plain english. Between his engaging style and free online portal professorwatson.com...
2025-06-1153 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastSE548 What should a cowboy and you know about the AI Revolution for life business and being a cowboy too!On this episode of The Cowboy-Up Podcast, Russell and Steven sit down with Greg Watson. Greg is a leading voice in Tucson where entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence connect. Greg guides business leaders, students and anyone who wants to learn more about A. I. technology. Greg has been at the forefront of integrating A. I. into practical business education and is a familiar face at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. He is best known as someone who presents complex technology in plain english. Between his engaging style and free online portal professorwatson.com...
2025-06-1153 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastSE540 We are honored today to have a literary legend Chris Enss as our guest on The Cowboy Up PodcastChris Enss is a New York Times bestselling author who has been writing non-fiction books about women of the Old West for more than thirty years. Chris was a guest at White Stallion Ranch and she took time from her vacation and spent it with Russell and Steven for the Cowboy Up Listeners. Chris has authored more than fifty published books on the subject of women in the old west. Chris has been honored with nine Will Rogers Medallion Awards, two Elmer Kelton Book Awards, an Oklahoma Center for the Book Award, three Foreword Review Magazine Book Aw...
2025-04-1247 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastSE540 We are honored today to have a literary legend Chris Enss as our guest on The Cowboy Up PodcastChris Enss is a New York Times bestselling author who has been writing non-fiction books about women of the Old West for more than thirty years. Chris was a guest at White Stallion Ranch and she took time from her vacation and spent it with Russell and Steven for the Cowboy Up Listeners. Chris has authored more than fifty published books on the subject of women in the old west. Chris has been honored with nine Will Rogers Medallion Awards, two Elmer Kelton Book Awards, an Oklahoma Center for the Book Award, three Foreword Review Magazine Book Aw...
2025-04-1247 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastSE535 - We welcome Alex LaPierre to our program to tell us about mutual understanding between the Borderlands of Mexico and the USAAlex La Pierre first arrived in southern Arizona to work for the National Park Service. He wanted to focus on the historic preservation and interpretation at Tumacacori National Historic Park. His goal included creating and leveraging nonprofit cross-border work experience in project management and program development. It was then when Alex founded became the director of Borderlandia which has become a bi-national organization committed to building public understanding of the borderlands. Alex works every day to build something positive that impacts this world by connecting people across borders – both real and imagined. If you believe in building pu...
2025-03-0844 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastSE535 - We welcome Alex LaPierre to our program to tell us about mutual understanding between the Borderlands of Mexico and the USAAlex La Pierre first arrived in southern Arizona to work for the National Park Service. He wanted to focus on the historic preservation and interpretation at Tumacacori National Historic Park. His goal included creating and leveraging nonprofit cross-border work experience in project management and program development. It was then when Alex founded became the director of Borderlandia which has become a bi-national organization committed to building public understanding of the borderlands. Alex works every day to build something positive that impacts this world by connecting people across borders – both real and imagined. If you believe in building pu...
2025-03-0844 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastSE526 - From Hollywood stars to horseshoes ... Meet Steve, a man of many talents and helping you to care for your horseSteven Hebrock is a Certified Master Hoof Care Professional and has been actively involved in the technical education of a wide range of subjects at several universities, including the University of Colorado Denver, the University of Akron, and, most recently at The Ohio State University. At THE Ohio State University Steven taught hoof care and farriery, equine marketing and facilities management along with a number of other engineering and technical classes for nearly 20 years. During his tenure there, Steve also completed his Master of Science in Engineering degree at the University of Wisconsin.
2025-01-0448 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastSE526 - From Hollywood stars to horseshoes ... Meet Steve, a man of many talents and helping you to care for your horseSteven Hebrock is a Certified Master Hoof Care Professional and has been actively involved in the technical education of a wide range of subjects at several universities, including the University of Colorado Denver, the University of Akron, and, most recently at The Ohio State University. At THE Ohio State University Steven taught hoof care and farriery, equine marketing and facilities management along with a number of other engineering and technical classes for nearly 20 years. During his tenure there, Steve also completed his Master of Science in Engineering degree at the University of Wisconsin.
2025-01-0448 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastES522 Maybe it's time for you to settle up and go to a real Western movie studio. Welcome, we'll show you the Way`The Mescal Movie Set is an iconic "Old West" town that presents a unique and authentic filming experience. The Western frontier town offers 28 buildings complete with props and is nestled in historic cattle country with mountain backdrops, scenic vistas, and spectacular views. This Southern Arizona historical site has been the focal point of is ideal for featured films, television series, commercials, music videos, reality shows, photo shoots, and other film productions. Mescal’s Director of Media and Marketing Mark Sankey joins Russell and Steven to share what’s going on at Mescal and How you can watch it fir...
2024-12-0843 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastES522 Maybe it's time for you to settle up and go to a real Western movie studio. Welcome, we'll show you the Way`The Mescal Movie Set is an iconic "Old West" town that presents a unique and authentic filming experience. The Western frontier town offers 28 buildings complete with props and is nestled in historic cattle country with mountain backdrops, scenic vistas, and spectacular views. This Southern Arizona historical site has been the focal point of is ideal for featured films, television series, commercials, music videos, reality shows, photo shoots, and other film productions. Mescal’s Director of Media and Marketing Mark Sankey joins Russell and Steven to share what’s going on at Mescal and How you can watch it fir...
2024-12-0843 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastS5E10 This Week Russell And Steven Interview Someone Helping A Lot Of Other Artists Use Their Voice.This week’s Cowboy Up Podcast features an artist more focused on promoting the art of other cowgirl artists to worry about her own. And her art is amazing to say the least! Russell freely admits to Megan that he would love to be more artistic but with artists like Megan and the others in her group, we are all in very good hands. Megan’s Mission is to Increase the opportunities and representation of female western artists and makers. She says that Cowgirl artists come in many forms. Some cowgirl artists are born into the cowgirl life...
2024-09-0744 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastS5E10 This Week Russell And Steven Interview Someone Helping A Lot Of Other Artists Use Their Voice.This week’s Cowboy Up Podcast features an artist more focused on promoting the art of other cowgirl artists to worry about her own. And her art is amazing to say the least! Russell freely admits to Megan that he would love to be more artistic but with artists like Megan and the others in her group, we are all in very good hands. Megan’s Mission is to Increase the opportunities and representation of female western artists and makers. She says that Cowgirl artists come in many forms. Some cowgirl artists are born into the cowgirl life...
2024-09-0744 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastS5E7 This Week Russell And Steven Host A Big Time Hollywood Actress And Host Of Her Own Travel Series.This week’s Cowboy Up Podcast hosts someone who just happened to join us at White Stallion for a mental reset from long hours of hard work. Debbe Dunning was the second Tool Time with Tim Taylor girl on Home Improvement Heidi Keppert and the Host of her own Travel Series Debbe Dunnings Dude Ranch Roundup. Some folks may not know this but Debbe is the real deal when it comes to being a cowgirl. She is well known at many dude ranches and no stranger at all here at Whit Stallion. She tried to sneak in bu...
2024-08-1850 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastS5E7 This Week Russell And Steven Host A Big Time Hollywood Actress And Host Of Her Own Travel Series.This week’s Cowboy Up Podcast hosts someone who just happened to join us at White Stallion for a mental reset from long hours of hard work. Debbe Dunning was the second Tool Time with Tim Taylor girl on Home Improvement Heidi Keppert and the Host of her own Travel Series Debbe Dunnings Dude Ranch Roundup. Some folks may not know this but Debbe is the real deal when it comes to being a cowgirl. She is well known at many dude ranches and no stranger at all here at Whit Stallion. She tried to sneak in bu...
2024-08-1850 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastS5E6 This Week Russell And Steven Interview A Local Renaissance Man This week’s Cowboy Up Podcast features A Farmer, A Rancher, A Meteorologist, A Hedge Fund Manager, A Logistics Expert and a Human Resource Expert. It sounds like the studio must have been very crowded. Once you listen to Arnold, one man, who does all of these things daily, you’ll discover how he does it, the risks and how everyone worldwide benefits. Arnold owns and operates 7 farms in the greater Tucson area that he visits in person six days per week. This is what it takes to manage staff, manage water, manage deliv...
2024-08-1044 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastS5E6 This Week Russell And Steven Interview A Local Renaissance Man This week’s Cowboy Up Podcast features A Farmer, A Rancher, A Meteorologist, A Hedge Fund Manager, A Logistics Expert and a Human Resource Expert. It sounds like the studio must have been very crowded. Once you listen to Arnold, one man, who does all of these things daily, you’ll discover how he does it, the risks and how everyone worldwide benefits. Arnold owns and operates 7 farms in the greater Tucson area that he visits in person six days per week. This is what it takes to manage staff, manage water, manage deliv...
2024-08-1044 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastE2S5 - The Future of Dude Ranching? Ask the Cowboy Who KnowsMany guests at White Stallion Ranch get to know Russell and some are successful at teasing stories out of him from time to time. People frequently ask ... "Russell, is that a story or is it a True story?" In true Russell style, he smiles and says, "Well that's for you to decide." In today's episode, Steven sits down with Russell and teases new stories about the world of dude and guest ranching today and where Russell thinks its heading. Spending time at a dude ranch is all about someone having their own personal adventure and g...
2024-07-1346 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE2S5 - The Future of Dude Ranching? Ask the Cowboy Who KnowsMany guests at White Stallion Ranch get to know Russell and some are successful at teasing stories out of him from time to time. People frequently ask ... "Russell, is that a story or is it a True story?" In true Russell style, he smiles and says, "Well that's for you to decide." In today's episode, Steven sits down with Russell and teases new stories about the world of dude and guest ranching today and where Russell thinks its heading. Spending time at a dude ranch is all about someone having their own personal adventure and g...
2024-07-1346 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE46S4 Behind the Scenes of Dude Ranching with Russell TrueWhat’s it like to grow up on a dude ranch? Few people can answer that question. One of them is Russell True, who grew up on the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson and eventually became owner and manager. Our newest podcast team member, Steven Clauson, interviews Russell about his experiences as and how dude ranching has evolved over the decades. By the way, Russell was inducted into the Dude Ranch Hall of Fame in January 2024. "In my opinion the world needs more good people and more of the culture of the American West. The world’s fasci...
2024-05-1137 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE46S4 Behind the Scenes of Dude Ranching with Russell TrueWhat’s it like to grow up on a dude ranch? Few people can answer that question. One of them is Russell True, who grew up on the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson and eventually became owner and manager. Our newest podcast team member, Steven Clauson, interviews Russell about his experiences as and how dude ranching has evolved over the decades. By the way, Russell was inducted into the Dude Ranch Hall of Fame in January 2024. "In my opinion the world needs more good people and more of the culture of the American West. The world’s fasci...
2024-05-1137 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE40S4 Polo, Ponies, & Players: A Look at the Oldest Equestrian SportBelieve it or not, polo was first played in Persia, perhaps as early as 6 B.C. or as late as 1 A.D. Originally a training game for the king’s calvary, polo morphed into a game with four riders per side rather than 100 riders per side! The first polo game in the U.S. took place in 1876 in New York. The following year the Westchester Polo Club was formed. Now, polo is played around the country, including the Southwest. Our guests today both play the game. Diego Florez, DVM, a large and small veterinarian located in Scottsdale, AZ, is fou...
2024-03-3043 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE40S4 Polo, Ponies, & Players: A Look at the Oldest Equestrian SportBelieve it or not, polo was first played in Persia, perhaps as early as 6 B.C. or as late as 1 A.D. Originally a training game for the king’s calvary, polo morphed into a game with four riders per side rather than 100 riders per side! The first polo game in the U.S. took place in 1876 in New York. The following year the Westchester Polo Club was formed. Now, polo is played around the country, including the Southwest. Our guests today both play the game. Diego Florez, DVM, a large and small veterinarian located in Scottsdale, AZ, is fou...
2024-03-3043 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE36S4 Mystery Writers C. J. Box and Shannon BakerAcclaimed New York Times award-winning author C.J. Box always delivers a mixture of suspense, the outdoors, and family relationships that are the heart of the Joe Pickett series. And so he does again in THREE-INCH TEETH, the 24thnovel in the Joe Pickett series. In this newest page-turner, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett faces two different kinds of rampaging beasts—one animal, one human. C. J. chats with Russell and Alan about what inspired this new story about a rogue grizzly bear and an ex-prisoner. Then, Shannon Baker returns to the podcast to introduce her recently released Kat...
2024-03-0239 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE36S4 Mystery Writers C. J. Box and Shannon BakerAcclaimed New York Times award-winning author C.J. Box always delivers a mixture of suspense, the outdoors, and family relationships that are the heart of the Joe Pickett series. And so he does again in THREE-INCH TEETH, the 24thnovel in the Joe Pickett series. In this newest page-turner, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett faces two different kinds of rampaging beasts—one animal, one human. C. J. chats with Russell and Alan about what inspired this new story about a rogue grizzly bear and an ex-prisoner. Then, Shannon Baker returns to the podcast to introduce her recently released Kat...
2024-03-0239 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE3S4 Meet Arnold BurruelArnold Burruel knows horses and rodeos. He knows farming and selling feed. He has insights into water rights and the future of land use in Arizona. And, he has a great sense of humor. Add all this up and include Russell and Alan, and you have one heck of an interesting conversation about the past, present, and future of land and water use in Arizona and around the West.
2023-07-1537 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE2S4 Life Along the StreetcarBy day, Tom Heath is a mild-mannered Senior Loan Office with NOVA Home Loans. During his off-hours, he’s all about supporting downtown Tucson and sharing its diverse treasures with others. He does this through his radio show “Life Along the Streetcar,” which focuses on the social, cultural, & economic events impacting those who live, work and play in Tucson’s urban core. He chats with Russell and Alan about what’s happening in the Old Pueblo, as well as what footprints from the past remain visible and impactful.
2023-07-0848 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE1S4 Celebrate Western National Parks!The U.S. National Park System encompasses over 400 national parks. Of those, 70 are supported by the Western National Parks Association. Carlsbad Caverns, NM. Canyon De Chelly, AZ. Padre Island, TX. And so many more renown, enticing places to visit in a dozen western states. CEO Marie Buck joins Russell and Alan to talk about how WNPA not only supports parks, but also park visitors and the park experience.
2023-07-0146 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE50S3 Brave the Wild RiverSurveying rugged western landscapes can be a challenging undertaking. One of the most challenging occurred in 1938 when two botanists decided to be the first to survey the plant life of the Grand Canyon. As it happened, the two were women. When the media reported about their impending journey down the Colorado River, skeptics roared disapproval and doubt. Melissa Sevigny, author of the new book “Brave the Wild River,” joins Russell and Alan to share the pioneering adventures of these brave women and their lasting contributions to science and ecology.
2023-06-2439 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE48S3 Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Photojournalist Terrence Moore became enamored with Route 66 while a teen living in California. After graduating from college, he found his way into photojournalism and began traveling extensively across the American West. He has travelled many highways and byways, but his favorite remains the iconic highway that John Steinbeck nicknamed the Mother Road. The author of “66 on 66,” Terry joins Russell and Alan at the ranch to share his adventures.
2023-06-1040 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE47S3 Meet Cathy Woods: Creator of Body, Mind, EquineHow do the principles and practice of yoga affect riding and horsemanship? Long-time yoga instructor and retreat leader Cathy Woods speaks with Russell and Alan about just this topic. An equine enthusiast and avid rider who loves exploring the natural world from the back of a horse, Cathy combined her passions to create a program called “Body, Mind, Equine,” which focuses on the use of yoga principles and postures to improve horsemanship, from ground to saddle. Find out more about her retreats, workshops, and her book, "Yoga for Riders," at cathywoodsyoga.com.
2023-06-0342 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE46S3 Humans, Horses & HealingEarly in her career, Lynn Thomas, LCSW, noticed that horses had a profound influence on the troubled youth with whom she was working. That was the start of her efforts to incorporate horses into mental health and wellness programs. Lynn joins Russell and Alan to talk about the two non-profit organizations she co-founded and the campaign “Seen Through Horses,” which brings together organizations, celebrities, businesses, legislators, and passionate individuals to work collaboratively to expand the role horses play in mental health and well-being. And the timing couldn’t be better. May is National Mental Health Month.
2023-05-2744 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE44S3 The Last CowboysThese days, cowboying and ranching challenge those who don hats and boots and rely on the range for a living. If you add in the rodeo circuit, you have one heck of a busy life. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Branch followed one family doing exaclty all of that. He joins Russell and Alan to talk about his book “The Last Cowboys,” as well as his newest collection of true stories, “Sidecountry: Tales of Death and Life from the Back Road of Sports.”
2023-05-1341 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE43S3 David Rychener, Cowboy at HeartTucsonan David Rychener spent a career in the health field, but a lifetime in music. A singer and songwriter, David performs in many venues around the Old Pueblo, including weekly at White Stallion Ranch. He saddles up to the ranch, guitar in hand, to chat with Russell and Alan about his love of western tunes, what influences his songwriting, and how he’s sharing music through his new podcast “Cowboy at Heart.”
2023-05-0644 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE42S3 Meet Craig Johnson & the Longmire GangWhen Craig Johnson wrote his first novel featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire, he had no idea it would lead to a New York Times bestselling series, much less become a TV blockbuster. But that it has! Craig joins Russell and Alan to talk about his newest Longmire mystery, “Hell and Back,” and his career writing about the fictional Absaroka County and the beloved Longmire gang.
2023-04-2951 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE41S3 Arizona Highways: The Magazine That Keeps on GivingArizona Highways has been going strong ever since it launched back in 1925. One reason is its spectacular collection of monthly photographs that capture the state’s famous topography, as well as its diverse culture. Jeff Kida, the magazine’s photography editor, knows what it takes to get each publication just right. During his chat with Russell and Alan, Jeff explains how he chooses photos and how he has had to adapt over the years to the ever-changing landscape of publishing and photography.
2023-04-1947 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE40S3 Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling (or in This Case, the Dirt!)Marjorie Lambert knew what she loved: archeology, specifically southwest archeology. But back around 1930, excavation sites were not a place for women. That didn't deter Marjorie, a trailblazer who, during her illustrious career, worked as a field manager, museum director, curator, professor, and what's more, married a cowboy who became a dude rancher. When author Shelby Tisdale met Marjorie Lambert and got to know her, she knew that she had to write a biography about this extraordinary woman. Shelby speaks with Russell and Alan about her new book, "No Place for a Lady."
2023-04-1550 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE39S3 Dude Ranching & Hollywood: Thinkin' “City Slickers?” Think Again!While researching her acclaimed book, “American Dude Ranch,” historian and archivist Lynn Downey did a deep dive into how cinema has portrayed dude ranches. It all started back in 1918 with the movie “Hell Cat,” filmed at Valley Ranch in Cody, WY. Lynn chats with Russell and Alan about dude ranch films that many of us have come to know and love, as well as those that may not yet be on our western radar.
2023-04-0747 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE38S3 What Makes Arizona So Awesome?Is it the Grand Canyon? Absolutely, BUT there's so much more to Arizona! Not only does it have more wilderness areas than in the entire Midwest, but it has Route 66, Navajo Code Talkers, hopelessly romantic tarantulas, the western most battle of the Civil War, and the list goes on. In fact, according to travel writer Roger Naylor, the list is at least 200 factoids long! In this episode, Roger joins Russell and Alan to talk about his new book, “Awesome Arizona” and share some amazing facts about the Grand Canyon State.
2023-03-3146 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE37S3 Riding into Western History with Bill MarkleyWho did what and when in the Old West continues to tantalize historians, novelists, filmmakers and others. Bill Markley has spent more time than most delving into infamous events and characters and trying to sort fact from fiction. Did Butch Cassidy die in Bolivia? What about Davy Crockett’s many deaths? And what really happened during the Johnson County War? Bill joins Russell and Alan to take a trail ride into the West’s intriguing past.
2023-03-2444 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE36S3 Making a Career of Trick RidingJapanese-American cowgirl Miko Moriuchi McFarland put herself through college trick riding six nights a week and going to classes during the day. A founder of the Trixie Chicks Trick Riders, she has performed on the rodeo circuit, ridden beside Budweiser Clydsdales and carried the the American flag during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. She chats with Russell and Alan about her career as a professional trick rider and her new hobby—mounted archery.
2023-03-1749 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE35S3 A Hike to RememberThe Pacific Northwest Trail has Cheryl Strayed. The Appalachian Trail has Bill Bryson. And now the Arizona Trail has Tom Zoellner. In 2019, Zoellner hiked the trail's 800 miles and took a deep dive into what makes the Grand Canyon State tick. He chronicles his extraordinary journey and insights into Arizona's culture, history, mysteries and more in his new book "RIM TO RIVER: Looking into the Heart of Arizona." Zoellner joins Russell and Alan to talk about it all, including the city once known as Pumpkinville.
2023-03-1148 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE34S3 The Two Gentlemen Cowboys Talk Books and Tell StoriesFinally, after having to shut down for the Covid events, we are so happy that a world-class famous Tucson Festival of Books is back. And we are going to take you there. So think about getting a good book and join us as we celebrate the festival. I often like to tease Russell by saying, "I'm not sure all your stories are real but of course they're all True." So join the gentleman cowboys, Russell and Alan, as they tell stories, go down memory lane, and share some cowboy and life wisdom, which we certainly nee...
2023-03-0446 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE34S3 The Two Gentlemen Cowboys Talk Books and Tell StoriesFinally, after having to shut down for the Covid events, we are so happy that a world-class famous Tucson Festival of Books is back. And we are going to take you there. So think about getting a good book and join us as we celebrate the festival. I often like to tease Russell by saying, "I'm not sure all your stories are real but of course they're all True." So join the gentleman cowboys, Russell and Alan, as they tell stories, go down memory lane, and share some cowboy and life wisdom, which we certainly nee...
2023-03-0446 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE33S3 Off-Gridders at America’s EdgeTed Conover decided to give it a try. This award-winning journalist and New York resident spent parts of four years living off the grid on five acres of Colorado land. There, he encountered an unexpected diverse population and learned much about a culture that steers clear of the mainstream. He speaks with Alan and Russell about his experiences and his new book “Cheap Land Colorado.”
2023-02-2558 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE32S3 The Allure of Bisbee, AZBack in the day, Bisbee was a hub of mining and shipping, a city of immigrants. Now a hub for artists, entrepreneurs, tourists, and ghosts (yes, – ghosts!), Bisbee is one of Arizona’s revered cities. Photographer Virgil Hancock captures the essence of Bisbee past and present in his new book, “Bisbee: The Alchemical City of the Borderlands.” He visits with Russell and Alan to talk about his experience photographing and researching this fraught and fascinating area.
2023-02-1857 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE31S3 Barbra Schulte: Horse Lover, Trainer, Performance CoachBarbra Schulte has spent almost her entire life with horses. What has she learned from them? Tons, including how to overcome some tough challenges she’s had to face. This National Cowgirl Hall of Fame honoree joins Russell and Alan to talk about her career as a cutting horse trainer and competitor and how that morphed into becoming an equestrian performance coach.
2023-02-1157 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE30S3 These Boots Were Made for RidingCowboy boots! They're a staple of western wear. But what’s the history of the cowboy boot? Who originally designed it and how did it become so popular? Russell and Alan speak with Zach Lawless, the CEO of Hyer Boots, whose great-grandfather is credited with designing the first cowboy boot.
2023-02-0451 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE29S3 Ride Lonesome: A Classic Reel of the WestWithout a doubt, “Ride Lonesome” is a classic Western. Starring the great Randolph Scott, the movie was filmed in 17 days. In his new book, award-winning screenplay writer Kirk Ellis takes a deep dive into what made this film so iconic. He saddles up to the ranch to talk with Russell and Alan about the movie, how it influenced future western flicks, and what it took to write his book “Ride Lonesome.”
2023-01-2843 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE28S3 Long Distance Trail Riding with Gillian LarsonE28S3 Long Distance Trail Riding with Gillian Larson What does it take to ride 2600 miles on horseback? How do you prepare meals? Haul water? Care for your horse? Best ask someone who has logged thousands of miles long distance riding. Gillian Larson is that person. She’s accumulated over 10,000 miles riding the backcountry and what’s more, with the same two horses. Gillian chats with Russell and Alan about her many adventures and how she is now teaching others how to “thru-ride” trails around the West.
2023-01-2052 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE27S3 Hellraising & Trailblazing Women of the WestAs acclaimed authors Bob Boze Bell and Jana Bommersbach write, “We know all about the bandits and bad boys, the gunfighters and goons, but not the women who held it all together with grit and spit. The reality is plain: there never would have been a settled West without the women—Native and Mexican women here first; Black and White women who followed—all settling the vast, unknown and scary lands beyond the Mississippi River. But they’ve never gotten their due. If they’re mentioned at all, it’s as whores or tough-living Calamity Janes. Here’s the good news: You...
2023-01-1453 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE26S3 Our Beloved DogsWithout a doubt, W. Bruce Cameron loves dogs. But unlike most dog lovers, he also writes about them. The New York Times bestselling author has over 30 books in print featuring four-legged friends. His book "A Dog's Purpose" was adapted to the silver screen and became one of the longest running feature films about dogs. Bruce joins Russell and Alan to talk about his career and introduce his new book, "Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog."
2023-01-0741 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE25S3 So Who Really Wrote “Here Comes Santa Claus?”Did you guess Gene Autry? Many people do. But the famed singer only sang it, he didn't write it. Ginia Desmond reveals the true story about how this well-loved holiday song came to be. A screenplay writer and movie producer, Ginia also talks with Russell and Alan about her award-winning feature film, “Lucky U Ranch,” as well as what’s in the moviemaking chute for next year.
2022-12-2243 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE24S3 What’s Good for the Planet is Good for YouSo says Eric Perner, cattle rancher, mechanical engineer, and co-founder of REP Provisions By working with nature (instead of against it), regenerative agriculture holds incredible promise for healing the planet while feeding our communities real food. Eric joins Russell and Alan to share the science, as well as his astounding personal experiences, behind this approach to maintaining healthy land and, as Alan Day likes to say, "happy grass."
2022-12-1646 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE23S3 Horses, Hyphens, and Human RightsPardis Madhavi was born in US after her Iranian parents fled Iran in the 1980s. Overtime, Pardis developed a love of horses and learning. Both have played significant roles in her life, helping her help others and endure her own hardships. Now a provost at the University of Montana, Pardis speaks with Russell and Alan about the national and international paths she has traveled.
2022-12-1055 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE22S3 Where Did They Come From?Genealogy is all the rage. That’s because we seem to have an innate curiosity about our ancestors. David A. Bowles grew up knowing the story of his family, at least back to the early 1800s. A Texan who grew up on a ranch, David became a storyteller. He joins Russell and Alan to share some fascinating stories of his pioneering family.
2022-12-0244 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE21S3 Their Legends Live OnEven if you don’t know about their lives, you probably recognize their names. Wild Bill Hickock and Buffalo Bill Cody were considered heroes and the greatest plainsmen of their time. Award-winning author Bill Markley chats with Russell and Alan about the truths and myths surrounding these two legendary westerners.
2022-11-2649 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE20S3 How Many Hats Can One Person Wear?A bunch, if you’re Anne Montgomerty. This Arizonan joins Russell and Alan to talk about her varied career as a sports TV host, referee, journalist, professor, high school teacher, novelist, wild horse lover, and more. There's tons here to inspire you to aim high and try new things!
2022-11-1948 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE19S3 The Man Who Gave Levis to the Worldhen you hear the word “Levis,” you think of jeans. That’s because Levi Strauss invented them and made them world renown. Historian and author Lynn Downey, who was the archivist for the Levi Strauss company for 25 years, chats with Russell and Alan about the man who immigrated from Germany and left an enduring legacy in the USA.
2022-11-1241 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE18S3 Junior BonnerWhat do you think of when you hear the name Junior Bonner? Most likely Steve McQueen, cowboys, cattle, the West. But do you know the famed movie was filmed entirely in Prescott, Arizona? And it’s celebrating its 50th anniversary? Stuart Rosebrook, whose father Jeb Rosebrook wrote the “Junior Bonner” screenplay, shares the inside scoop with Russell and Alan about the making of the movie and how it became embedded in western culture.
2022-11-0443 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE17S3 The Story of a Modern Day Cattle RustlerJon Armour never expected to meet a cattle rustler. But as it turns out, he unwittingly became good friends with one. Jon was so shocked to learn the truth about his upstanding, popular buddy, that he had to write a book about him. Jon joins Russell and Alan to talk about his new book BRANDED, a fictionalized account of the most notorious cattle rustler of our time.
2022-10-2852 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE16S3 Enlightened Equine HoofcareSteve Hebrock knows horses, especially horses’ hooves. They are a living part of the entire horse and thus, have a relationship with the horse's body and mind. Steve saddles up to White Stallion to talk with Russell and Alan about how natural equine hoofcare is done and how it affects a horse’s overall well-being.
2022-10-2247 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE14S3 Desert Chrome: Water, a Woman, and Wild Horses in the WestKathryn Wilder lived in many places around the West. Today, she makes her home on the Colorado Plateau in southwestern Colorado, near a herd of wild horses. This is where she got to know Chrome, a wild mustang that profoundly affected her life. She speaks with Russell and Alan about her experiences with the wild horses and the BLM, as well as her personal journey, all described in her award-winning memoir, Desert Chrome.
2022-10-0848 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE13S3 Wild Horse Fire BrigadeGrowing up on a ranch, William Simpson was more than familiar with the habits of ranch horses. He never anticipated that wild horses would be so different. After spending extended time with a herd in northern California, he realized that these horses might just be able to play a role in preventing wild fires. Bill joins Russell and Alan to share how his research and innovative ideas resulted in the non-profit organization, Wild Horse Fire Brigade.
2022-10-0145 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE12S3 Dude Ranch Guests: From Hollywood to New York CityYou never know who you’re going to meet at a dude ranch. Pam and Ralph Ventura have been guests at White Stallion for 45 times, and they’ve loved every minute. They visit with Russell and Alan about why they keep coming back to the ranch and about the adventures they’ve had in their own careers working among the famed and fortuned.
2022-09-2443 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE11S3 Equine MedicineLarry Shamis, DVM, has spent a career practicing equine medicine and surgery. He talks with Russell and Alan about some of the horses he’s met, cases he's dealt with, and how these days, fewer vets are specializing in equine health. What does that mean for ranchers, cowboys, and horse lovers? Give a listen as the vet and the cowboys weigh in on this important subject.
2022-09-1740 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE9S3 Behind the Scenes of Horse RacingYou place your bet. Take your seat. And pretty soon, they’re off! Sleek, strong, beautiful horses racing around a track. But for all that to happen, a lot of people have to lend a hand. Mike Weiss knows this. He has spent his career in horse racing wearing more hats over the years than most. He joins Russell and Alan to talk about what it takes to keep a track operating and the horses running.
2022-09-0346 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE8S3 The Dude Ranching GetawayShould a dude ranch getaway be on your bucket list? With over 90 dude ranches in the United States, the dude ranch vacation is becoming more and more popular. What makes it so unique? Horses, of course. But there’s so much more. Today’s guest visits with Russell and Alan to talk about the magic he’s been finding for the past 10 years during his dude ranch getaways.
2022-08-2739 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE6S3 Howard Post: One of the Best of the WestHoward Post grew up on a ranch and fully intended to become a cowboy. Then he won an art contest at an early age. His paintings have been exhibited at the Autry Museum of the West, the Smithsonian, numerous galleries and can be found in private collections of the rich and famous. A cowboy at heart, Howard saddles up to the ranch to talk with Russell and Alan about his illustrious career.
2022-08-1339 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE5S3 The Art of Saddle MakingIt’s a process that requires time, patience, the right materials, a lot of know-how, and even more talent. Karen Lamontagne has been crafting saddles for over 15 years and knows exactly what it takes. She chats with Russell and Alan about her Wickenburg business, Riata Saddles, and how she became one of a handful of women saddle makers in the country.
2022-08-0648 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastBonus Episode - The Cowboy Up Podcast with Voices of the West - Life was better when the TV shows were about cowboys rather than lawyers."Life was better when the TV shows were about cowboys rather than lawyers" Emil Franzi Welcome to a bonus episode of The Cowboy Up Podcast … Russell and Alan and our cowboy guest had other cowboy work come up and they had to tend to those chores and duties. So we called on our good friend Harry Alexander to tell about his program and podcast called Voices of the West. Voices of the West emerged from a Tucson Arizona legendary character. Emil Franzi was known as the political talk show host throughout southern Arizona. But he a...
2022-07-3030 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE4S3 Think Like a Horse with Grant GolliherHorse whisperer, leadership expert, and author Grant Golliher has spent a lifetime around horses. He knows how they think. What’s more, he knows how that thinking can help humans. Grant joins Russell and Alan to talk about what leaders—from business CEOs and execs, to politicians, celebrities, and others—learn from horses at the Diamond Cross Ranch in Wyoming.
2022-07-2345 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE3S3 Got Cowboy Culture?The cowboy life. It’s at the heart of western culture. And it fascinates fans of the American West from west to east and around the world. Russell and Alan give an inside peek into what the cowboy life is like now and then. As Alan likes to say, “This one’s a bunch of fun.”
2022-07-1646 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE2S3 The Legendary Patania FamilyThere are silversmiths, and then there are the Patanias. As third-generation Sam Patania likes to say, beginning with his Sicilian-born grandfather, the artists in his family use jewelry as their canvas. Sam speaks with Russell and Alan about his family’s exceptional silversmithing and design talents and how Patania creations became part of the Smithsonian’s permanent collection.
2022-07-0932 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE50S2 A Rodeo Star in the MakingCiarra Arzaga doesn’t even recall the first time she rode a horse. She was too young. But she does remember learning how to rope. Now sixteen, Ciarra regularly competes in roping and other rodeo events—and regularly wins. She talks about her technique, favorite horses, and future plans with Russell and Alan.
2022-06-2555 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE49S2 Dare to Make a MovieLarry Martin knows writing. An award-winning author, he’s penned over 60 novels, mostly westerns, plus more than a handful of screenplays. But making a movie? Martin had never tried his hand at something so out of his artistic wheelhouse. He joins Russell and Alan to share his story of how he brought his new feature film “Eye for Eye” to the silver screen.
2022-06-1844 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE47S2 Ever Shoe A Horse?There’s no doubt about it. Shoeing horses is hard work, but it’s work that needs to be done. And who usually gets to do it? In this, case two veteran cowboys. You betcha, Russell and Alan have shod more horses than they can count. And here they are, shoeing another one at White Stallion Ranch.
2022-06-0457 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE46S2 Swappin’ Cowboy StoriesIn honor of Memorial Day, Russell and Alan recall their families’ involvement with war. Those who fought, almost fought, as well as others. In true cowboy fashion, one story leads to another and to another. Be prepared to chuckle, laugh, and shed a tear or two. A hats off and a cowboy salute to all the brave souls who served the United States of America.
2022-05-2846 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE45S2 What Happened to the Widows?On June 25, 1876, General George Custer and some 200 soldiers perished in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Their wives soon learned of the outcome. They were now widows. How these women coped and survived is the subject of the new book, “The Widowed Ones,” written by New Times bestselling author, actress and comedienne, Chris Enss. She chats with Russell and Alan about what she discovered about these brave and amazing women.
2022-05-1456 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE44S2 Cowboy Music with Bill GanzFor 25 years, The Bill Ganz Western Band regaled audiences with cowboy music. Local bars, rodeos, even Tucson’s symphony hall—the band played it all. Bill Ganz, the guitar-picking founder, joins Russell and Alan to talk about his career and the future of western music. And you betcha, Bill sings some tunes exclusively for our podcast listeners!
2022-05-0755 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE42S2 A Place of Thin VeilGallup, New Mexico is not known as a tourist destination. Yet, this community situated near the Four Corners is rich in diversity and history. Longtime resident and past mayor of Gallup, Bob Rosebrough, joins Russell and Alan to talk about his new memoir, "A Place of Thin Veil," which brings to life the stories, mysteries, and evocative landscapes of this part of the Land of Enchantment.
2022-04-2344 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE41S2 Water, Water Everywhere?The Colorado River is at its lowest levels. Is climate change the culprit? Unexpected urban growth? Mismanagement over the decades? To sort through these questions, Russell and Alan chat with experts Eric Kuhn and John Fleck, co-authors of “Science Be Dammed,” a look at how this valuable resource has evolved over the past 100 years.
2022-04-1552 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE40S2 Dale Evans: The Queen of the WestShe was a lover of music and determined to find her way into the limelight. And that she did. Dale Evans rose to fame as an actress, singer, and wife of Roy Rogers. Historian Theresa Kaminski, author of the new biography “Queen of the West: The Life and Times of Dale Evans,” shares some fascinating, behind-the-scenes stories with Russell and Alan about this Hollywood superstar.
2022-04-0856 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE39S2 Happy Birthday, Sandra Day O’Connor!The Supreme Court Justice turns 92 this year. What a life, what a legacy! To help celebrate both, Sandra’s son, Scott O’Connor, joins Russell and Uncle Al to share stories about what life was like with a mom who shattered glass ceilings and made friends not just across America, but around the world.
2022-04-0247 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE38S2 Meet Brianna Markum-McClain: Roper, Wrangler, and Rodeo StarIf you start roping at age five, are you destined to rope in rodeos – and win? Brianna Markum-McClain would argue yes. This talented cowgirl chats with Russell and Alan about what it’s like to grow up on a ranch, own a rodeo company, and be headed to Vegas for team roping finals!
2022-03-2542 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE37S2 Storytelling the Cowboy WaySaddle up and give a listen to Russell and Alan as they swap stories from the range. You’ll also hear from a few western writers coming live from the Tucson Festival of Books where they shared their stories. Storytelling – it’s the cowboy way then and now!
2022-03-1934 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE36S2 Makin’ Bacon with Neil DudleyBacon and eggs. Bacon and beans. Bacon in a BLT. Bacon has long been a cowboy’s staple and is savored by millions. Today, Russell and Alan speak with Neil Dudley, cowboy, rancher, podcast host, and VP at Pederson's Farms, a producer of natural and organic bacon and meats. Fair warning—this episode will set your mouth to watering, so get your fry pan ready!
2022-03-1258 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE34S2 Meet C.J. BoxAre you one of the millions of C.J. Box fans? Then you’ll be thrilled to hear that he has a new book releasing. “Shadows Reel” is his 22nd novel featuring Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife Marybeth, and this one is filled with discoveries that put the Pickett family in a pair of killers’ crosshairs. C.J. chats with Russell and Alan about "Shadows Reel" and a writing life that includes over 30 published books with sales exceeding 10 million in the US alone.
2022-02-2640 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE33S2 Great Stories and Songs from the heart of a cowboy who is a Cowboy at HeartIndeed David Rychener is a cowboy at heart. Just like so many of us who love to listen to the lore and legends and the stories of The Cowboy Up Podcast. Today David drops in and tell stories and sing songs for Russell and Alan and you will be delighted at what you learn, what you hear, and it just might even touch your heart.
2022-02-1842 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE31S2 Where did the horses come from and other great western stories you've never heard before Get ready for an interesting hour as three old Cowboys tell stories about legends of the west and the history of Arizona. Russell and Alan sit down with a cowboy cup of coffee and have a great conversation with Western historian Jim Turner. You will be amazed as you discover all kinds of things that you never knew before, and even something about the nature of the human condition. Stories from yesterday with meanings for today. Time to saddle up.
2022-02-0559 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE30S2 Tony Hillerman: A LifeTony Hillerman is a legendary western writer. His bestselling novels introduced readers to the Diné (Navajo) culture through characters Navajo Tribal Police detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Now, fans have a chance to meet the man behind the novels. New York Times bestselling author James McGrath Morris researched and wrote the definitive biography about Hillerman. He joins Russell and Alan to talk about his new book “Tony Hillerman: A Life.”
2022-01-2943 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE28S2: Buffalo Soldiers of the SouthwestThe history of the Buffalo Soldiers is not only fascinating but is firmly embedded in Arizona history. Charles Hancock, former president of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, joins Russell and Alan to talk about the important role these soldiers played, share some of their heroic stories, and explore what’s being done to honor and preserve their legacy.
2022-01-1538 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE27S2: Meet Tom TatumTom Tatum, who divides his time between Telluride and Taos, wears many hats, among them author, movie producer, director, rancher, land conservationist, solar energy company CEO. Tatum talks with Russell and Alan about his new face-paced western novel “Adobe Daze” and how his personal experiences informed the story.
2022-01-0843 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE24S2: Terror on the Santa Fe TrailWe may not hear much about the Jicarilla Apache, but they were fierce warriors who raided wagon trains and fought the calvary. In fact, they soundly defeated the U.S. Army in the Battle of Cieneguilla. Award-winning author and historian, Doug Hocking, shares details from his new book "Terror on the Santa Fe Trail" with Russell and Alan and the role Kit Carson played during that tumultuous time.
2021-12-1850 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE23S2: Rawhide Riatas: Essential Cowboy GearA cowboy’s gear is not complete without a rope. But ropes can break. Dick Schorr, a retired rancher and veterinarian, is an expert on riatas. New ones, old ones, and ones in need of repair. He chats with Russell and Alan about the art of rope making and the workshops he has given around the country.
2021-12-1143 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE13: Dude Ranching DNADude ranching has been part of the western experience since the turn of the 20th century. Many of today’s dude ranches have stayed in the family for generations. Russell and Alan chat with Bryce Albright who, like Russell, grew up in a dude ranching family and is now the executive director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association in Cody, WY.
2020-09-2350 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE13: Dude Ranching DNADude ranching has been part of the western experience since the turn of the 20th century. Many of today’s dude ranches have stayed in the family for generations. Russell and Alan chat with Bryce Albright who, like Russell, grew up in a dude ranching family and is now the executive director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association in Cody, WY.
2020-09-2350 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE1: Raised a Cowboy, Always a CowboyMeet Russell True and Alan Day, two cowboys who’ve lived big lives in big spaces. Russell grew up on White Stallion Dude Ranch in Tucson, AZ. Alan was raised on Lazy B, a 200,000-acre cattle ranch straddling the high deserts of Arizona and New Mexico. What was it like to grow up with cowboys and horses and make a hand by age five? Find out here as Russell and Alan share some high-tale, horse lovin’ adventures.
2020-06-1228 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE1: Raised a Cowboy, Always a CowboyMeet Russell True and Alan Day, two cowboys who’ve lived big lives in big spaces. Russell grew up on White Stallion Dude Ranch in Tucson, AZ. Alan was raised on Lazy B, a 200,000-acre cattle ranch straddling the high deserts of Arizona and New Mexico. What was it like to grow up with cowboys and horses and make a hand by age five? Find out here as Russell and Alan share some high-tale, horse lovin’ adventures.
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