Episodes

  • Episode 110: J.B. Zielke
    Jun 13 2025

    Cowboy, author, and videographer J.B. Zielke, AKA the Lost Cowboy, tells stories about cowboyin' in Australia, Argentina, Sweden, South Africa, Mexico, and Mongolia.

    Learn more about J.B. Zielke at www.thelostcowboy.com/

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 109: Bill Lowman
    May 23 2025

    Cowboy poet and rancher Bill Lowman talks about growing up ranching in North Dakota, where his cowboy poetry comes from, the very first Elko gathering, being mistaken for Claude Dallas by the FBI, founding the Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and shares the poem that got him invited to Elko.

    Learn more about Bill Lowman at www.lowmanslodge.com

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    1 hr
  • Episode 108: Craig Haythorn
    Apr 17 2025

    Fourth generation rancher Craig Haythorn talks about the history of Haythorn Land & Cattle Company, the influence of his father and grandfather, the Nebraska Sandhills, feeding with a team of horses, pulling out the wagon, changes in ranching, and his love for his family.

    This episode was sponsored by National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas. Learn more at www.ranchingheritage.org

    Learn more about Craig Haythorn and Haythorn Land & Cattle Co. at www.haythorn.com

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    51 mins
  • Episode 107: Scott Slusher
    Mar 19 2025

    Cowboy and fashion photographer Scott Slusher talks about photographing working cowboys, authenticity, staying out of the way, and being in the right place at the right time.

    Learn more about Scott Slusher at www.scottslusherphotography.com

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    52 mins
  • Episode 106: Ed Ashurst
    Jan 24 2025

    Arizona cowboy and writer Ed Ashurst tells stories of working with old-time cowboys Whistle Mills and Bill Howell and talks about his experiences on legendary Arizona outfits including the O RO Ranch, the Babbitt Ranch, and the Diamond A Ranch. Recorded onstage in front of a live audience at the 2nd Annual Ranch Verse.

    This episode was sponsored by the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas. Learn more at www.ranchingheritage.org

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    57 mins
  • Episode 105: Teal Blake
    Dec 4 2024

    Cowboy artist Teal Blake talks about his father Buckeye Blake, his western art influences, becoming a member of the Cowboy Artists of America, his artistic process, and his love for the West.

    Learn more about Teal Blake at www.tealblake.com

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    42 mins
  • Episode 104: Carl Lane Johnson
    Oct 21 2024

    Third generation New Mexico rancher and author Carl Lane Johnson talks about his family's ranching history, his cowboy idol, breaking colts, treating screwworms, changes in the ranching industry and explains the difference between a cowboy, cowman, cattleman, and rancher.

    This episode was sponosred by the National Ranching Hertiage Center. Learn more at www.ranchingheritage.org

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 103: Wylie Gustafson
    Sep 17 2024
    Wylie Gustafson of Wylie & The Wild West talks about the beginning of his musical career, the cowboy folk music of his father, the story of the Yahoo yodel, cutting horses, writing songs with Paul Zarzyski, and the workingman quality of cowboy poetry. Learn more about Wylie Gustafson at www.wyliewebsite.com Learn more about Cowboy Crossrods at www.andyhedges.com Become a patron at www.patreon.com/cowboycrossroads
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    58 mins