Wild West Diversity with Liz Lawless

Host Liz Lawless will be talking all things bareback riding with our Man on the Ranch co-host Charles Flores Hearn. Charles has been training for bareback riding, and we decided we should share the differences between bareback riding and bull riding for our viewers and listeners who don’t know that much about Rodeo events.

Host Liz Lawless will be talking all things bareback riding with our Man on the Ranch co-host Charles Flores Hearn. Charles has been training for bareback riding, and we decided we should share the differences between bareback riding and bull riding for our viewers and listeners who don’t know that much about Rodeo events.

Host Liz Lawless will be sharing our Sidekick Wallet Winners, updates about Living Legend Cleo Hearn along with Historical Legend Mollie Taylor Stevenson Sr. and their Houston Ranch that has been in the family for over 100 years just 15 minutes from the Astrodome. Liz will also share who is coming up in the next few weeks.

Host Liz Lawless and Living Legend Steven R. Heape, Cherokee Nation Citizen, will be talking about Native Peoples's heritage, history, legacy, storytelling, and capturing all of that to honor the ancestors and to enlighten current and future generations. Rich-Heape Films, Inc. was founded in 1994 to inform, educate, and encourage awareness of Native Peoples and to preserve the history and culture...

Host Liz Lawless and Living Legend Actor Burton “Bubba” Gillam will talk wildcats, boxing, firefighting, movies, golf, and more on Wild West Diversity this week. Gilliam from Dallas was a Wildcat, then a member of the Coast Guard Boxing Team, where he won 201 of 217 fights. He remained in boxing for decades, working as a referee after retiring from the ring. Gilliam was a firefighter who went to a...

Host Liz Lawless and up-and-coming Living Legend Charles Flores Hearn will discuss some basic tips for working with horses as a part of our new “Man On The Ranch” feature. Think of it as Horse or Rodeo 101 for beginners. If you have never been around horses (or Rodeo animals), this is for you. Liz will also share who is coming up in the next few weeks.

Today, we are pulling audio from the archives. Host Liz Lawless interviewed Living Legend Cleo Hearn a few years ago, but it is a great interview, and we are happy to share it today through the miracle of modern technology. Cleo shares how he first got interested in rodeo, some of the history of rodeo, along with why he started the Cowboys of Color Rodeo.

Host Liz Lawless, Living Legend Harlan Hearn, and upcoming Living Legend Charles Flores Hearn will discuss the upcoming Cowboys of Color Rodeo at the State Fair of Texas. Liz and Charles will introduce a new special feature for Wild West Diversity viewers and listeners, and Liz will share about upcoming guests on future episodes where we will be discussing Mexican and Native American history and h...

Host Liz Lawless will talk with Living Legend Horse Whisperer Obba Babatunde about his horse Dakota and their rodeo competitions. Obba is also an actor, singer, dancer, director, writer and producer. Obba's breadth of work is known worldwide by audiences of all ages, and his face is one of the most recognizable in the entertainment industry. His career spans over four decades, and he is a unique b...

Host Liz Lawless will be catching up with Living Legend A. Terry Wells, the founder of Ride ‘em Wear. “Don’t climb in the saddle if you’re not ready for the ride.” After receiving a gift from a Horseshoe Cowboy, Terry caught the vision to create a new Western wear company that represents the Western tradition and honesty, family values, fair play, and the strong belief that your word is your bond...

Host Liz Lawless shared some historical information and discussed upcoming shows. She also shamelessly promoted African Americans Western Legends: Yesterday, her new children's book, and our Sidekick Wallet giveaway.

Host Liz Lawless will share memories of her friend Randy Wills and his family legacy in Gospel, Country and Western Swing music Will play first 8:20 minutes an audio interview with Randy from a few years ago. Liz will share highlights of his family, career and relationships with other great musicians.

Host Liz Lawless and Katrina Poitier, Master Gardener, Urban Farmer, and Program Director, will discuss African American urban and rural experiences and what this Living Legend is doing to share history, legacy, and skills with inner-city youth.

Liz and Russ will be reviewing the last 21 episodes and sharing a few ideas about what's going to happen next for the future of Wild West Diversity and the excited news for book releases, events, and new opportunities

Host Liz Lawless will welcome Living Legend Luis Padilla Program Supervisor of Texas Buffalo Soldier Program, Texas Parks & Wildlife Division Discuss start of the Buffalo Soldier program (his mentor Ken Pollard) and carrying on the legacy of this proud heritage.

Join Liz and this interview with a real renaissance man, Abe Morris Bull Rider, Rodeo Announcer, Author, and King of the Cowboy Cookies. This is a fascinating story that will touch the hearts of many. Join us and learn more about Abe's many adventures

Join Liz share more stories about Eddie Martinez, and learn more about how the family provides the bull for the rodeo circuit Learn about the people behind the Bull riders

In this episode, host Liz Lawless share a few historical Buffalo Soldiers who won the highest military honor. These men fought against bandits and Indians on the Western frontier and made a huge impact in the west. Join Liz to hear amazing stories of the history of the old west and the people that made an impact on our lives. Always telling the rarely and untold stories of multicultural contributi...

Host Liz Lawless will welcome Tyrus Nolan Leader of the Texas Express Relay Team We'll be sharing how the race started and the Texas Express Relay Team and what it is like to compete against other teams. Find out why did you and your brothers start Crazy Brothers BBQ and what is it like to work with family

Interview Up and Coming Living Legend Lance Dewbre Creator Sidekick Wallets Host Liz Lawless welcomes Lance Dewbre ~ Hear how Wild Bill got into the Western business ~ How did Lance become an entrepreneur and created Sidekick Wallets Play Sidekick Wallet Video Talking about being Ambassadors of the Cowboy Lifestyle Join the conversation LIVE

E16: WWD Host Liz Lawless talks with Living Legend Harlan Hearn (oldest son of Cleo Hearn) and Up and Coming Living Legend Charles Flores Hearn (grandson/great-grandson) Host Liz Lawless welcomes Harlan and Charles Hearn the next generation of Cowboys of Color Rodeo leadership Hear what it was like growing up in a famous rodeo family, lessons learned, and expectations for the next phase of Cowboys...

Host Liz Lawless will welcome Jose Hernandez Hear how Jose ran off and joined the circus at 15 years old Play Jose video1 Discuss with Jose how he got to Texas (pandemic) Play Jose Video2 Talk about his new adventure Tinytainment

WWD Host Liz Lawless talks with Living Legend Jose Hernandez of Circus, Theme Park, Street and Stilts Entertainment fame Hear how Jose ran off and joined the circus at 15 years old Learn how Jose how he got to Texas (pandemic) Discover about his new adventure Tinytainment. Thank you for joining the show. Enjoy the day

Episode #14: Wild Bill Dewbre & Lance Dewbre Join Liz Lawless as she interviews Living Legend Wild Bill Dewbre of Wild Bill’s Western Store. Also the Up and Coming Living Legend Lance Dewbre Creator Sidekick Wallets

Host Liz Lawless reviews previous shows about Historical and Living Legends along with a preview of Living Legend guests for the next several episodes Join Liz Lawless Every Thursday at 5 PM CST for stories about the diversity that we have around us today and in years past. Today Liz reviews the past 11 episodes and shares the Living Legends joining her in the next few weeks. You won't want to mis...