Cowboy Coffee Hour with Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins

In this episode we're digging into the disease history books forgot — the plague that quietly reshaped frontier life, drove thousands to chase the Western sky, and left its mark on American cowboy culture forever. Tuberculosis, the world's most deadliest disease, has many interesting western connections, including how it helped create the cowboy hat, how it influenced where people settled and even...

Happy 250th birthday, America! Shannon and I pull up a chair to talk about the food that built this country. We'll ride the transcontinental railroad too, and the folks who laid that track. From the White House to the chuckwagon, every one of these dishes carries a story about who we were and how far we've come. So grab a cup of coffee, and celebrate this country's 250th with us! Sign up and get 1...

We're sharing some wild camp stories from years of cooking at the chuck wagon — and the critters that showed up uninvited. From raccoons raiding the camp kitchen and snakes slithering too close to the fire, these are the real wildlife run-ins that happen when you cook outdoors in the backcountry. And the wildest critter of all? That one had two legs — and his name is Jeff Goldblum. Sign up and get...

Before I was feeding cowboys, I was riding bulls. For 25 years, I chased rodeos across the West — and this week I'm telling the full story. From my brother Randy's training methods, to  my first calf roping. And then the night a bull put both front feet on my chest and I thought that was it. The most dangerous bull I ever drew. WATCH or LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/@CowboyKentRollins https://pi...

Long before YouTube, cookbooks, and the chuck wagon, I took a job in New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness guiding elk hunters and serving as the camp cook. The truth is, I did not know much about outdoor cooking when I started, but necessity is a great teacher. Deep in the backcountry, cooking over an open fire for hungry hunters every day, I learned through trial and error what worked and what did not. L...

When a wildland fire swept through and took everything we had, we had no idea it was the beginning of something bigger than we could see. In this episode, we open up for the first time about the faith it takes to face total loss — and what we discovered in the ashes. From the little fires we all walk through in life every day, to being baptized by fire and coming out refined on the other side, we'...

Ever shown up to feed a crowd and felt the panic set in? We have cooked for hundreds of people at a time, and in this episode we're sharing everything we've learned — from planning the menu and prepping ahead, to keeping food hot and making it all look effortless. Whether you're feeding your church, your neighborhood, or just a really big family reunion, this one's got you covered. WATCH or LISTEN...

We're pulling back the curtain on the perfect plate! We're sharing some funny cooking fails as we go behind-the-scenes of some kitchen disasters that luckily we around around...for the post part! Join us for an honest chat about food presentation and the occasional burnt biscuit! Thank you to our Sponsor, Better Help! Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/cowboy WATCH or LISTEN: https:...

Step out into the wide open spaces with us as we take you along the journey of exploring some of the most beautiful and iconic ranches we've cooked on over the years. From wide open canyons to the hardworking folks of the Nebraska Sandhills, this is a cooking adventure you don't want to miss! Thank you to our Sponsor, Better Help! Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/cowboy WATCH or L...

Are we moving so fast we've forgotten how to show up for each other? In this episode, Shannon and I talk about what modern life is costing us: our neighbors, our tables, and the habit of just showing up. I'll share a story about one of the hardest days my family ever faced-and the moment I learned what real community actually looks like. Plus, what life out on the range - with no cell service and...

The Chopped saga continues. We are back with the full behind-the-scenes story of my third time on the Food Network - this time stepping into a New York City commercial kitchen for Chopped Redemption. We break down what it's like being the cowboy outsider in a room full of trained chefs, the drama with my fellow contestants, and the result that shocked us! Thank you to our Sponsor, Warby Parker! Ou...

In this episode we recount a memorable food competition on the Food Network's Chopped TV show. He may have been cast as the underdog, but Kent showed up with his outdoor cooking experience, knowledge of live fire and was ready to show them what a cowboy can really do when he puts his mind to it! Thank you to our Sponsor, Better Help! Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/cowboy Thank y...

We sit down for a heartfelt conversation about one of a cowboy's most loyal companions - the ranch dog. From the best camp dogs and cattle dogs in cowboy history to a few four-legged troublemakers along the trail, this episode is packed with stories straight from the chuck wagon. We also share the moving story of one dog that changed our lives - and went on to touch the lives of thousands. Whether...

A good cook is harder to find than you think. There's a lot that goes into outdoor cooking, especially for traditional working ranches and cowboys. We're sitting down with Ira Wines, the manager of the historic Ellison Ranching Company, to talk about the wild stories of camp cooks he's experienced over the years. It's worse than just burnt biscuits! Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for...

I never wanted to be on TV. I just wanted to cook for cowboys. But one phone call, while on a ranch, changed all of that. This is how I went from a cowboy ranch cook, to cooking on national TV. I was standing in a pasture in North Texas when a car pulled up mid-shot and Bobby Flay walks right into my scene. I didn't know who he was. Didn't know he was coming. All I knew was my wood stove was loade...

In this powerful episode, I'm discussing some of my wildest jobs. And two that resulted in near-death experiences. From being buried alive in a sinkhole to freezing in a cow pasture. This isn't just about dirty jobs; it's a profound story of resilience, faith, and the cowboy wisdom that got me through. If you've ever felt stuck or faced overwhelming odds, this story will give you the inspiration t...

Were cowboys REALLY like what Hollywood showed us? We're debunking the biggest myths and historical inaccuracies in classic Western movies - and we brought in a real expert to set the record straight! Our special guest, Santee from Arizona Ghost Riders, is a living historian and authentic cowboy culture expert. We're separating Wild West fact from Hollywood fiction. From gunfights to cowboy food,...

I've cooked through tornadoes, blizzards, and baseball-sized hail, but nothing came close to three days in the Palo Duro Canyon. In this episode, Shannon and I share the storm that nearly broke me, how you can read nature better than any weatherman, and the cowboy coffee recipe so good it made a world-class coffee connoisseur furious. WATCH or LISTEN: https://pionairepodcasting.com/cowboycoffeehou...

I've been a chuckwagon cook for over thirty years, and out on those remote ranches, I'm not just the cook - I'm the doctor, dentist, and psychologist too. In this episode, Shannon and I share some of our favorite cowboy cures: how a pre-1982 penny pulls the poison from a spider bite, why bacon grease belongs in every first aid kit, and the hot toddy recipe that's been quieting coughs since the cat...

What does it take to feed 750 people three meals back to back from a chuck wagon with no electricity and no running water? We're sharing everything we've learned from 30+ years of chuck wagon catering - from weddings to bar mitzvahs - plus our best tips for cooking for a crowd. And we'll take you behind the scenes of the largest catering job we've ever done, a fundraiser for Give Kids the World Fo...

So many of y'all know how much I love my beautiful wife, Shannon. But, you may not know the story behind how we met. For our first podcast episode, we're sharing our love story. From meeting to proposal to working together today. We hope y'all enjoy! WATCH or LISTEN: https://pionairepodcasting.com/cowboycoffeehour/ FOLLOW US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cowboykentrollins Instagram: https://ww...

Friends, here is a TASTE of what you can expect on Cowboy Coffee Hour, available February 15th!  Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire. Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You might’ve s...

Friends, here is a TASTE of what you can expect on Cowboy Coffee Hour, available starting February 15th!  Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire. Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You m...

Friends, here is a TASTE of what you can expect on Cowboy Coffee Hour, available starting February 15th!  Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire. Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You m...

Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire. Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You might’ve seen him on Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters, Cast Iron Cowboy on the Outdoor channel, or alon...