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 human.  Also, be on the lookout for her new book along with her album that will be available in the near future. 

Stay Grateful!

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!

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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!!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with 3 gentlemen that played a role in creating the ?cool to be a cowboy? vibe. ?

?? Barry Corbin - Actor with roles in many of the greats, such as Lonesome Dove, Urban Cowboy, No Country For Old Men just to name a few. ??? ?

? Patrick Wayne - Actor appearing in 40 films, 11 of which are with his father John Wayne, ??? ????, ?????????, ??? ??????????? and more.?? ?

? Michael Grauer - Author of ?????? ? ????: ??? ??? ?? ?. ?. ??????, and Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. ??? ?

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum honors and memorializes the men and women who have through their exemplary lives, careers, and achievements embodied and perpetuated the heritage of the American West. Every inductee, whether a real cowboy in the Hall of Great Westerners, a ?reel? cowboy in the Hall of Great Western Performers, or a rodeo cowboy in the Rodeo Hall of Fame, perpetuates and enriches facets of this Western heritage. By honoring them, the Museum, in a sense, provides a generational continuity with the past, present, and future and bears witness to an evolving American West. ?

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Maycon Moura - Owner and head trainer of Moura Stockdogs. Tune in to hear Maycon's incredible story of overcoming adversity from a very young age that implemented characteristics that still guide him today. Enjoy the show!!NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

Glad to have singer/songwriter Garrett Bradford on the show. Philosopher, amazing story teller and has an above average mustache game. Stay tuned til the end of the show to listen to his original "This Way of Life", that aired on a little show called "Yellowstone". Enjoy the show!! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

Truly a pleasure to have my pal Summer Dean on the show. We talk about her career move from school teacher to full-time troubadour, overcoming challenges as a singer-songwriter, and of course, we discuss her new album ?Bad Romantic? that is available now! Visit summerdeanmusic.com to check it out. Enjoy the show!! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

Daniel Donato is a gift from the guitar gods. His #cosmiccountry journey began at the age of 14, busking on the streets of Nashville for 8+ hours a day. His ?natural talent? with a guitar was earned through consistent practice day after day for years, combining vision and action. This episode is a ?guitar lesson? turned ?philosophical chat? and an example of why I like to surround myself with people like Daniel Donato. I?ve had a handful of lessons with Daniel via zoom over the last 4ish months, so it was nice to finally meet in person for a lesson. Daniel Donato is wise beyond his years and his talents as a musician are the #realdeal. Hope you enjoy!! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

I?m glad to have crossed paths with Wade Sapp at Sound Emporium Studios. We discuss his life before Nashville, and what ultimately led him to Music City to pursue a career in music. The young singer/songwriter talks about some of the influential people that have had a positive impact in his life and that have given him guidance along his journey. Tune in to this episode to get to know more about Wade Sapp and check out his music at wadesapp.com. Enjoy! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App, etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

"I want my music to be like my mind is - all over the place". Sierra Ferrell Tune into this episode to learn more about singer/songwriter Sierra Ferrell. From her roots in West Virginia, to hopping trains, hitching rides and busking from Seattle to New Orleans. Truly a pleasure to hear her story and how she made her way to Nashville. Sierra is one of the most free spirited souls I've met in a long time! Be sure to check out her NEW album 'Long Time Coming', with beautiful songs unbound by genre or era. "Sierra Ferrell is a timeless artist that is perfect for this time" (NPR Music) Bonus!! Stick around til the end of the show to hear her perform "I'd Do It Again". For more Sierra Ferrell: Website: https://www.sierraferrellmusic.com Instagram: @sierraelizabethferrell NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

Kerry Kelley is one of the most well-known bit/spur makers in the Performance Horse Industry today. Tune in to hear how he got started building custom bits and spurs; the ups and downs along the way and what?s next for Kerry Kelley. Enjoy! ???? ??Stay grateful! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App, etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

South Louisiana native and part-owner of Western Hauler (@westernhauler), Larry Roberts, stopped by Schaefer Outfitter Studios! ?? ?

?????Larry is a great storyteller and has a contagious positive attitude. I?m excited to share Larry?s story with you all. From his life in Louisiana to his journey to Texas and what he currently has going on at Western Hauler.??

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My team and I cruised down to Salado, Texas to visit with Randy Bloomer, owner of Bloomer Trailers. Before arriving, I was unaware of the caliber of human I was about to have the pleasure of sitting down with. ?? ??

??Randy is one of those people that will make you want to be your best just by being in the same room with him. He has a progressive mindset and a ?make it happen now? attitude along with next-level hospitality. I feel like Randy has found the perfect balance between having the confidence to pursue his dreams yet still being humble enough to know there is room for improvement; ways to make himself and Bloomer Trailers better. Hence the combination of the Bloomer motto, ?Only The Best? and the trailer name ?The Evolution?- continuing to evolve.??? ??? ???

???It is very apparent that his focus has always been on ?quality? and continuing to produce #onlythebest; by spending more money on R&D than any other trailer manufacturer in the industry and by using only the best materials, he?s able to ensure the safest ride for horses and owners. ??? ??? ???

???I can?t say enough good things about Randy Bloomer and my experience while at Bloomer Trailers; after meeting him and touring through the Bloomer shop, it is very clear to me why ?Bloomer? is the most well-known horse trailer going down the road today and in my opinion will continue to be the industry leader for years to come, setting the standard for other trailer manufacturers. ??? ??? ???

???I feel like a better person for having crossed paths with Randy and ???I?m excited for you all to get a glimpse into his journey and the journey of Bloomer Trailers!

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A.J. and his music got on my radar years ago while on a solo road trip, driving through the mountains of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, on a soul-searching journey trying to find my way out of a dark time. A friend sent me A.J.?s album ?Expectations?, which I played on repeat for the remainder of my trip. At that time, I never thought I would one day be sitting in the same room with the guy that created the music that had such a powerful impact on me.?? ?? ?? ??A.J. stopped by Shaefer Outfitter Studios and I?m truly grateful for the opportunity to pick his brain about his journey as a singer/songwriter and as a human overcoming the challenges of this game we call ?Life?. ?? ?? ?? ??He closed the show by playing one of my favorite songs, ?Home? from his album ?Expectations?, along with a song from his new album, which will be released towards the end of July. ?? NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

t?s no secret that by surrounding yourself with the right people and the right environment; you can not only expedite your personal growth but also enhance your chances of reaching dreams you didn?t even know were possible. Grateful to have the pleasure of sitting with some of the best to ever climb on a bull. JW Hart, Ross Coleman, and Aaron Semas; all three recipients of the PBR Ring of Honor. Along with their good friend Kelly Barker; who brought an interesting perspective and insight being present throughout their bull riding journey. I?m not a bull rider and I know very little about the sport, however, it?s not necessary to understand what these guys were talking about during this interview. I could feel the intensity of their energy as they shared their mindset and swapped stories about performance and life. What I learned from our conversation yesterday is that a ?winning mindset? isn?t something that can necessarily be taught; only experienced, through repetition, overcoming failure, and consistent practice. And, by surrounding yourself with others that have a no-excuses mentality and a winning attitude will enhance your ability to adopt the same mentality I?m beyond grateful to share time with these elite athletes and to get a glimpse into how their mind operates. Stay Grateful!! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch #RanchLife

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??I?m glad to have crossed paths with Rick last year and I?m proud to call him a friend. ??
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??It was great to have him on the show and to hear his journey as an entrepreneur; from taking over Schaefer Outfitter in 2001, to what he?s doing with the company today, and the ups and downs along the way. ??
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??Rick?s razor-sharp business acumen, his focus on creating quality clothing, along with his passion for the Western lifestyle are some of the key components to his continued success along with the success of Schaefer Outfitter, in my opinion. ??
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NCHA Hall of Famer, Tatum Rice stopped by Schaefer Outfitter Studios. I left this interview feeling inspired by his story/journey throughout his cutting horse career and excited to share it with you all. ?? ?? ?? ??$3 Million LTE, 2018 Futurity Champion on ???? ???, 2018 World Champion on ???????? and 2018 Reserve Horse of the Year on ????????.?? ?? ?? ??As with anybody who gets to the top of their field, there are many ups and downs along the way. What I?ve learned throughout this week of interviews?we?re all human, no matter how much money or success one has, we all have a human mind that never stops running. Positive and negative thoughts come to all of us, but there is a consistent theme with the people that get to the top; they all have a very strong mental game. They focus on the positive and either dismiss the negative or reframe it to find the positive. ?? ?? ?? ??Enjoy!?? NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com #TheConverseCowboy #MikeRoberts #WesternLifestyle #PerformanceHorse #Mindfulness #Americana #CountryMusic #Philosophy #Podcast #Western #Ranch

Adan Banuelos: ?????NCHA Hall of Famer, with close to $4 Million LTE, 2018 Futurity Reserve Champion on ??????????????, 2019 Futurity Reserve Champion on ????? ?? ????????, and 2020 Futurity Champion on ??? ?????.???? ???????? If you guys want to hear from one of the best in the NCHA today, be sure to tune into for this episode with Adan Banuelos (ab_performancehorses) NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy YouTube? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com

Truly a pleasure to sit down with NCHA Legend, Paul Hansma at ???????? ????????? ???????, to get a glimpse into his journey throughout his cutting horse career. ??
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??NCHA Hall of Famer, and Futurity Champion; Paul ranks as one of the Top 5 cutting horse trainers today with over $6.2 Million LTE.??
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??After sitting down with him, it is very clear to me why Paul Hansma is so respected and a mentor to many in the performance horse world.??
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NCHA Hall of Fame Rider, Matt Gaines stopped by Schaefer Outfitter Studios and dropped some knowledge!! Ranking amongst the greatest to ever train and show cutting horses, Matt has close to $9 Million LTE.  Wise, Humble, Intense, with a ?Know How to Win? mentality, are just a few words that describe what Matt Gaines is about, in my opinion. The wisdom he shared with me and many others along his journey is something you?re going to want to hear.   Enjoy! NEW Episodes of ?The Converse Cowboy YouTube? are released every Tuesday!! *SUBSCRIBE and Turn ON Notifications to catch every episode!! Thank you for following along and I?m Grateful to have you, the listeners as part of ?The Converse Cowboy Journey. Support our Sponsors Schaefer Outfitter: schaeferoutfitter.com, IG: @schaeferoutfitterusa Kerry Kelley: kerrykelleyspurs.com, IG: @ kerrykelleybitsspurs Ghostwood Distilling Co: ghostwooddistilling.com, IG: @ghostwooddistillingco Find out more about The Converse Cowboy!! Website: conversecowboy.com (Merch and Latest Episodes) IG: @theconversecowboy FB: @theconversecowboy13 Also listen to every episode on any platform you choose to listen to podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, the Podcasts App etc. Produced by: Plugged-In Creative: pluggedincreative.com

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Janzen Tew, founder of Denim and Velvet, a Boutique Marketing Firm in Mineral Wells, TX. We discuss mindset and philosophy as it relates to her business and as well as how she has overcome adversity.

On this episode, I sit down with Cas Haley. Cas is a husband, father, singer/songwriter with 6 albums out. Cas and his reggae-inflicted music first appeared to a national audience on Season 2 of America's Got Talent in 2007, where he came in 2nd place. Nominated as best reggae rock entertainer in 2013 for the International Reggae and World Music Awards. In 2020 Cas was the grand prize winner of Lincoln Motor Company?s ?Chart Your Course? contest with his winning song ?Every Road I?m On?, which is on his latest album ?All the Right People?. Cas is, in my opinion, one of the 'good guys', with a beautiful soul and a talent that has had a positive impact on others throughout the world.

On this episode, I recap my "Hard Times Adventure" to Terlingua, Texas. I had nowhere to stay, $50 cash for two weeks, and no backup plan. I share with you all the details of the trip; the highs and the lows.

In this episode, I interview Steven Pressfield. Steven has made a professional life in five different writing arenas ? advertising, screenwriting, fiction, narrative nonfiction, and self-help. A former Marine and graduate of Duke University, he became an overnight success as a writer after 30 years of abject failure. He is the best-selling author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, The Afghan Campaign, and The Lion?s Gate, as well as the cult classics on creativity, The War of Art, Turning Pro, and Do the Work. His new book is A Man at Arms, an epic saga about a reluctant hero, the Roman Empire, and the rise of a new faith. We talk about how his books have helped me on my journey as well as his philosophy and practices for writing.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, The Last Knife Fighter turns the table and interviews me. It was uncomfortable being in the hot seat but allowed me to share more of my story with you and get to feel what my guests feel when coming on the show.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Vincent Neil Emerson, an up-and-coming country music singer-songwriter. VNE's music has been described as timeless and positive. He has toured with other greats like Colter Wall and Charley Crocket. VNE and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Daniel Donato, an amazing guitarist from Nashville. Daniel's music has been described as a blend of the Grateful Dead and Merle Haggard and he is regarded as one of the best young guitar players in his genre today. Daniel and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Elizabeth Cook, an American country music singer and radio host. Elizabeth's has been described by The New York Times "a sharp and surprising country singer" and an "idiosyncratic traditionalist". She and I discuss how he began his music career, how she's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to her process in writing and performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Peter Robbins. Peter is a western lifestyle photographer who has worked as a photojournalist for the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Times Herald and Ft. Worth Star Telegram, and several European and American magazines. I worked on assignments for these newspapers in Central America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Once he began capturing the western lifestyle on working ranches, everything changed for him.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to The Last Knife Fighter. All of the music on the show is his and I am so grateful for it. He is, in my opinion, one of the best songwriters out there today. The nuance and the genuineness of his lyrics further my appreciation every time I listen. TLKF and I discuss the meaning of the name, how he's overcome difficulties in his life, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to his process in writing and performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Bailey and Chelsea of Double Take Realty and Blonde Ambition. We discuss mindset and philosophy as it relates to their business and show, as well as how they overcome adversity.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to William Clark Green. WCG has been called one of the best live acts in Texas. WCG and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to his process in writing and performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Colter Wall, an amazing guitarist and vocalist from Saskatchewan, Canada. Colter's music has been described as a blend of blues, folk, and Americana and he is regarded as one of the best young vocalists in his genre today. Colter and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to his process in writing and performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy I sit down with Danyelle Campbell, professional barrel racer and horse trainer. Danyelle has over $480,000 in career earnings. In our conversation, we discuss mindset as it relates to performance and the impact of social media on our lives.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Red Steagal, legendary cowboy poet and musician. Red and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to his process in writing and performing music.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Corb Lund, a musician from Alberta, Canada. Corb and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties caused by COVID 19, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to his process in write and performing music.

On this episode of the converse cowboy, I?ll revisit the last three stops of our tour for this season and reflect back on some of the moments that stood out most to me as well as some insight into what the journey was like for me.

On this episode of the converse cowboy, I?ll revisit the first four stops of our tour for this season and reflect back on some of the moments that stood out most to me as well as some insight into what the journey was like for me.

New season, new format! Between episodes I'll be sharing what's on my mind and things I've learned from the interview with Terry Forst.

New season, new format! Between episodes I'll be sharing what's on my mind and things I've learned from the interview with TJ Roberts. 

On this episode we head to Paducah, Tx to sit down with TJ Roberts, ranch manager at Tongue River Ranch. TJ shares his journey from his early days trying to make a living as a cowboy and training outside horses to where he is now. Our conversation goes from living the cowboy life, performance horses, and overcoming challenges as it relates to training horses and in everyday life.

New season, new format! Between episodes I'll be sharing what's on my mind and things I've learned from the interview with Tripp Townsend and am practicing.

New season, new format! Between episodes I'll be sharing what's on my mind and things I've learned from the interview with Dusty Burson and am practicing.

On this episode of the Converse Cowboy we head to the 6666's ranch to converse with Dusty Burson, ranch manager at Dixon Creek and a well-respected cowboy in the ranch horse world. We discuss life at the 6666's and his journey that got him to where he is today.

New season, new format! Between episodes I'll be sharing what's on my mind and things I've learned from the walk-through with Kerry Kelley and am practicing. The conversations we have with ourselves never end. Our brain is constantly trying to guide us consciously or unconsciously. This is something that took me a long time to understand so I wanted to share what's been on my mind most recently. Let me know if this resonates with you in some way or if you completely disagree. Would love to hear your feedback.