The Converse Cowboy

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 peop...

"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...

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...

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.⁣⁣ NEW Episodes of "The Converse Cowboy"...

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...

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. A...

𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁: 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿⁣ ( @schaeferoutfitterusa )⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣I'm glad to have crossed paths with Rick last year and I'm proud to call him a friend. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣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. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣R...

Adan Banuelos: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣NCHA Hall of Famer, with close to $4 Million LTE, 2018 Futurity Reserve Champion on 𝘉𝘢𝘥𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨, 2019 Futurity Reserve Champion on 𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘐𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘰, and 2020 Futurity Champion on 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 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 Convers...

Truly a pleasure to sit down with NCHA Legend, Paul Hansma at 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀, to get a glimpse into his journey throughout his cutting horse career. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣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.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣After sitting down with him, it is very clear to me why Paul Hansma is so respected and a...

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 Li...

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 relat...

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...

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 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.

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.

On this episode we continue the tour leaving the 6666's heading further west to Earth, Texas, feedlot capital of the world, to sit down with Tripp Townsend. Tripp and I discuss cowboy life, performance horses and mindset in the arena. He has an interesting story and one that most everyone can relate to in some way. You'll want to listen to this one to the end.

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.

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. L...

On this episode of The Converse Cowboy, we sit down with Buster Frierson. Buster is known for his success in the Ranch Rodeo scene and has a large following on social media exposing the world to the western lifestyle. He is a blend of old school cowboy with a progressive mindset that allows for personal and optimal growth.