E14S4 Riding the Pony Express
The Cowboy Up Podcast
In the summer of 2019, Will Grant became a traveling horseman. His plan was to ride the 2,000-mile Pony Express trail starting in St. Joseph, MO and ending in Sacramento, CA. Unlike the original riders who covered the distance in ten days, Grant planned to ride it in a little under five months. He packed his bags, saddled his two horses, Chicken Fry and Badger, and set out on the trail. What ensued was an encounter with the inhabitants of the West—ranchers, farmers, historians, businesspeople— and the thrilling and, at times, treacherous landscapes. Will writes about this journey of a...
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E13S4 Meet Bestselling Mystery Author J.A. Jance
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How many authors can say they’ve written 67 books? Not many, but can! She is the author of four series centering on retired Seattle Police Department Detective J. P. Beaumont; Coshise County Sheriff Joanna Brady; former Los Angeles news anchor turned mystery solver Ali Reynolds; and the Walker Family of Arizona. Her newest book is BLESSING OF THE LOST GIRLS, a Brady and Walker Family mystery. Set in Tucson, this story about missing persons, rodeos and so much more is one that you will not be able to put down. And to think, back in the day, J.A.’s creative writing professor kicked her out...
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E12S4 The Cowboy Detective Who Left Footprints Across the West
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Charlie Siringo was born in Matagorda, Texas in 1855 and went on his first cattle drive at age twelve. By age thirty, he had published a bestselling memoir, A Texas Cowboy. His later memoir, A Cowboy Detective, focused on his career with the Pinkerton Detective Agency and influenced early crime novelists. What tales did Siringo have to tell that could fill two memoirs? As Nathan Ward reveals in his new book Siringo led a colorful life, one not only filled with adventures and encounters with renown westerners, but also a life that helped shape western history. In this episode, Nathan...
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E11S4 For the Love of Animals
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We love our animals, small and large. So do those professionals who help us care for them. Christine Staten, DVM is a large animal veterinarian and owner of specializing in small and large animals. She also mentors those new to the profession. During more than thirty years of practice, she has seen many changes both in the science side and business side. She chats with Russell and Alan about those changes and her concerns about the future of veterinary medicine.
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E10S4 A Man of Many Hats
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He’s an author, songwriter, storyteller, performer, cowboy, college prof, and Arizona’s own state historian. He’s , also known as the “Will Rogers of Arizona,” aptly nicknamed for his wit and demeanor. He can deliver anything from a serious history lecture to a stage concert of cowboy folk music and stories with his guitar. Trimble has appeared frequently on radio and television as a goodwill ambassador for the state and answers questions about the Old West from readers all over the world in True West Magazine’s popular column, “Ask the Marshall.” So, sit back and enjoy this...
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E9S4 Blueprint of a Cowboy
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Bob West was a successful architect, working in the Denver area. He even owned a couple of horses stabled near Boulder, Colorado. But he couldn’t ignore the lure of the cowboying and ranching life. After he and his wife bought the Devil’s Washtub Ranch in Wyoming and relocated the family, he soon discovered that ownership of two horses does not equal twenty miles of fence, 3,200 deeded acres, 400 BLM acres, 154 head of black angus, and two and a half miles of the North Laramie River. The author of “,” Bob West speaks with Russell and Alan about how he dealt with unanticipated...
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E8S4 In Awe of Wild Horses
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Horses in the wild are a sight to behold! Chad Hanson knows this well. He’s watched and photographed hundreds of wild horses around the West, particularly in Wyoming. In his new book, “” Chad gives homage to the equines that symbolizes freedom, beauty, and the American spirit. He joins Russell and Alan to shares his adventures and insights about the wild mustangs, one of our favorite podcast topics.
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E7S4 Meet Loop Rawlins - Trick Roper Extraordinaire
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We had a chance to reconnect with Tucson native , who recently performed at White Stallion Ranch. Loop is one of the most versatile western performers in the world today. His act of trick roping, whip cracking and fancy gun spinning has thrilled audiences around the world, from Vegas stages to national sports stadiums to corporate and private events and even the audience of America’s Got Talent. Take a listen to this fascinating talent who is keeping the spirit of the West alive.
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E6S4 Calling All C. J. Box Fans!
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Bestselling author joined us on the podcast just after the release of his 22nd novel featuring Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife Marybeth. It’s an exciting mystery of that puts the Pickett family in a pair of killers’ crosshairs. With our production team enjoying summer get-aways, we decided to replay this wonderful conversation between Box and the cowboys. Box, who has published over 30 books with sales exceeding 10 million in the US alone, has since released another Joe Pickett novel, You can stream the “Joe Pickett” series, which just concluded its second season, on...
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E5S4 How the Summer of 1876 Made History
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They all lived in the same era. Their names still ring familiar and we still remain curious about their lives. Wild Bill Hickok. Jesse James. Bat Masterson. Sitting Bull. Calamity Jane. Wyatt Earp. These are just some of the “celebrities” featured in Chris Wimmer’s new book, Chris speaks with Russell and Alan about his research and insights into this exciting and influential year in our country’s history.
info_outlineThe Pacific Northwest Trail has Cheryl Strayed. The Appalachian Trail has Bill Bryson. And now the Arizona Trail has Tom Zoellner. In 2019, Zoellner hiked the trail's 800 miles and took a deep dive into what makes the Grand Canyon State tick. He chronicles his extraordinary journey and insights into Arizona's culture, history, mysteries and more in his new book "RIM TO RIVER: Looking into the Heart of Arizona." Zoellner joins Russell and Alan to talk about it all, including the city once known as Pumpkinville.