The Converse Cowboy

$5 Million NCHA Hall of Famer, Wes Galyean, stopped by the Kimes Booth at 'The Run For A Million' in Las Vegas to chat about the performance horse industry, Teton Ridge's, 'Third Edge', and his strategy for events like 'The American' and 'The Run For A Million'.   Tune in to this episode for insights from one of the best to ever play the game, as he talks about his horse, 'Third Edge' aka 'Harms',...

Had a good time visiting with professional cutting horse trainer, Clay Johnson at the 2023 "Run For A Million" in Las Vegas.  Clay has Lifetime Earnings in excess of $1.6 Million and he was the 2013 NCHA Open Futurity Champion riding Dual Smart Kitty.  He showed one of his own at this years 'Run For A Million', (Rosalitta), a 2018 mare by METALLIC CAT x GS COUNTING ON KITTY (Im Countin Checks).  ...

Insider insights with $2Million Cutting Horse Trainer, Jesse Lennox.  Jesse stopped by the Kimes booth/studio to give his insights on the horses and trainers that were competing at the first ever Run For A Million in Las Vegas, (Cutting Edition).  It's an exciting time for the performance horse industry, with events like The American and The Run For A Million; tune in to this episode to hear about...

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

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

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

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

Courtenay DeHoff is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, network television personality and cowgirl. With over fifteen years of experience as a television host she uses her expert storytelling skills as a motivational speaker all over the country. Sharing the stage with the likes of Mike Rowe, Laila Ali and multiple U.S. Presidents, she recently delivered the keynote address at the National Futu...

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

Author of "The Lost Cowboy", J.B. Zielke stopped by the studio.   We discuss many of his adventures mentioned in his book; a memoir that captures his experience cowboying on 6 continents.   From riding reindeer in Mongolia, wild African horses and hiding from stray bullets in Mexico, there's not a dull moment in this book.   This collection of true stories will have you on the edge of your seat.  ...

Tune into this episode to learn more about Jose Cruz, professional cutting horse trainer, with over $400K in NCHA lifetime earnings.  Jose has only been playing the professional cutting horse game for about 10 years now.  From his humble beginnings cleaning stalls, to now making finals consistently at the highest level.  Jose Cruz has already made a positive impact on the NCHA in his short career....

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

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

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

Steven Kotler is a  New York Times  bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world's leading experts on human performance.  Steven is the author of ten bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including  The Art of Impossible ,  The Future is Faster Than You Think ,  Stealing Fire ,  The Rise of Superman ,  Bold and A...

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

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

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

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

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, 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘑𝘢𝘬𝘦, 𝘔𝘤𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴 and more....

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 t...

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 ever...