THE CODE OF THE WEST

Chris Hunt (Code of the West) and Colton Patterson (Broken Bow) explore the challenges and opportunities of building brands, social media, and authentic storytelling. They share personal stories, lessons learned, and plans for something in Denver that Colton is putting together, emphasizing the importance of courage, authenticity, and continuous learning.

After some time away, we're back with a new episode of The Code of The West podcast. I’m sharing a personal reflection on this journey—how the Code of The West came to be, the release of the manual, and what lies ahead. It’s been a road filled with lessons, resilience, and growth. In this episode, I also introduce something I’ve been thinking a lot about: journaling as a tool for clarity and p...

In this episode, Chris Hunt discusses the state of American manufacturing, drawing insights from his conversation with Pete Roberts, founder of Origin USA. He explores the challenges faced by American manufacturers, the journey of bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and the importance of competency and self-sufficiency in individuals and the nation, which in many ways are playing out on the E...

From being stranded in The Frank Church Wilderness as a teen, to working with Josh Brolin on Outer Range-Heather Rae has lived a very "western" life chasing her dreams and living her own compelling adventure. In this conversation, Producer Heather Rae Priest shares her journey as a storyteller and filmmaker, reflecting on her roots in Idaho and the impact of her upbringing on her creativ...

Chris and James discuss the importance of mentorship, community, and authentic connections, as well as the challenges and lessons learned from their experiences. They reflect on the significance of finding purpose after service, the impact of loss, and the value of resilience in navigating life's challenges. In this conversation, Chris and James explore themes of kindness, struggle, and the im...

In this conversation, Chris is joined by Kylee Whiting, a rodeo queen and businesswoman. They discuss Kylee's deep roots in the Western lifestyle, her journey into the Western world, and her passion for rodeo and horse training. They also explore the importance of authenticity and education in the Western community, as well as the challenges and commitment required to pursue a professional car...

WEEK 1 SUMMARY In the first of his weekly debriefs, Chris Hunt discusses his journey with Code of the West and his transition to running his own media company. He reflects on the challenges and successes he has experienced and shares his plans for the future. Chris emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the role of social media in building a brand. He also talks about the podcast and his go...

Let's talk about The Rider's Club a bit. A lot of people on the Instagram page are excited about this idea of having a membership card, which I love that you're excited, but I want to make sure you know what you're getting into. On top of that, I'm going to need help. My goal has always been to build COTW into a community and as apart of the rider's club, I want to find a w...

Well, it has been a little while since you've heard from me on here. There were some reasons for that which I go into in this episode, but suffice it to say A LOT has happened. Good stuff. With so many new faces on the Instagram I thought it prudent to give a little backstory on the "why" I started Code of The West, and how that has led to the groundswell in following at the end of F...

Nicholas Coleman is a second generation Western artist. He and I have known each other through Instagram over the years but we finally sat down and chatted recently. It shouldn't have come as a surprise to me, but it turns out that we share a lot of common ground. The mission with his work is to, " preserve the fading heritage of the American West," so it's not a big leap to see...

I'm joined by Scott Lyman of Lyman Livestock today. I met Scott earlier this summer when I unexpectedly popped up at his families Memorial Day Branding. Very quickly he and his whole family welcomed me in and I spent the weekend documenting the event videoing and taking photos of the happenings. I hit the record button a little early so we're dropping right into the conversation. We talk a...

I've made some dramatic changes in my lifestyle since we last talked around diet and exercise, and as a result I've gone through a bit of a transformation. Both physically as well as mentally. As a result, things have been shaking loose in my mind-in a good way.

Boy, a lot has happened since the last podcast. It's gonna take a few episodes to cover everything but I wanted to come back to the podcast with a bit of context for where I've been and what I've been up to. The short version is I'm back out on my own, I left BRCC almost a month ago and I'm starting a new chapter, with COTW at the center.

Lots of exciting stuff has been going on in my life, which I can't wait to tell you all about, but for now mum is the word BUT that's a huge reason why I've been a bit awol on here.

We often think of courage as being something associated with big acts, but I think it might be more important to practice it on the daily, with much smaller decisions that actually have more impact than we realize.

Not much to report on, just wanted to touch base and let you know what's been going on in COTW land. Have some details about the rodeo poster I'm doing for Bear Hug Cattle Company.

A lot happened in February in my world. We did the first COTW drop and followed that up with going public at my day job. I needed to take some time to adjust to my new circumstances, and figure out what the space was going to be that I needed to carve out in my life for my new business.

I've been getting a lot of feedback lately on the first five episodes (thanks for that) and one of the things that surprises me is that people respond to how I talk about some of the more complicated aspects of myself. We recently had the chance to have our brains scanned at BRCC and after sitting down and talking with the scientist about the results it confirmed what I had sensed about myself ove...

I welcome my first guest to the podcast. Former Army Ranger, PJ, current Black Rifle employee and future Free Range America host, Kevin Reeves. Kevin grew up in the Midwest but has had a career that took him around the world. He talks about growing up jumping horses in Ohio, missed opportunities with Dolphin Quest and how he ended up with careers in two different branches of the Military. I talk a...

People have a tendency to see people who have "succeeded," or accomplished big tasks as having something unique or special, when in reality its usually just a grind behind the scenes.

This will be the final "This Is Who I Am," episode hopefully for a while. Talking about growing up on the truck is the keystone (to me) that is the root of my personality, code and work ethic. It's why I have never been able to really think of myself as an "artist," but a big reason for who I grew up to be and how I decided to live my life.

I wanted to get into the nitty gritty of what I'll be releasing in the product drop February 3, and why I'm doing it the way that I am. Also discuss how many of each item I'm putting up on the site and why you might want to be ready to go at 7pm if you're wanting specific stuff. Later in the podcast I talk about a collab coming up with Lucas at Grizzly Forge and where I hope we can take the brand...

I've been chasing impossible goals for as long as I can remember. Not least of all being a professional comic book artist, writer and creator. So how did I end up drawing cowboys and talking about a code? It's not as cut and dry as you might think. I want you all to know where I'm coming from so you can be informed and know if this is something you want to get behind.