Cowboys not Eggheads

Send us a textThe conversation explores the themes of leadership, the importance of character, and the role of friction in facilitating change. Former Congressman Hal Daub reflects on his experiences in politics, emphasizing the need for patience and persistence in navigating diverse opinions and fostering engagement among younger generations. The discussion also highlights foundational experiences that shaped his leadership style and the impact of local governance in addressing community needs. In this conversation, Hal discusses his experiences in public office, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, resilience in the face of criticism, and the value of meritocracy for young professionals. He reflects on significant projects like the West Dodge Freeway and shares insights on how to navigate political challenges while maintaining integrity and a focus on community engagement. Hal concludes with thoughts on legacy, expressing a desire to be remembered as someone who genuinely helped others.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Character04:03 Engaging the Younger Generation in Politics10:05 The Role of Friction in Change15:03 Foundational Experiences Shaping Leadership21:08 Navigating Diverse Opinions and Persistence26:48 Reflections on Public Service and Governance28:27 Building Effective Teams in Public Office30:00 The West Dodge Freeway Project: A Vision for Growth38:12 Resilience in the Face of Criticism48:19 Advice for Young Professionals: The Value of Merit54:05 Legacy and the Real DealTakeawaysLeadership is about character and surrounding yourself with good people.Engaging younger generations in politics is crucial for the future.Friction in public life can lead to positive change.Patience and persistence are key in achieving goals.Foundational experiences shape who we become as leaders.Local government has the power to make immediate impacts.Good ideas often take time to gain acceptance.Navigating diverse opinions requires compromise and understanding.Public service is about solving real problems for people.Reflecting on past experiences can inform future leadership.  Understanding the complexity of federal issues is crucial for effective governance.Building a strong team can lead to significant improvements in a city.Accomplishing a mission should take precedence over seeking credit.Community input is vital for successful infrastructure projects.Resilience in politics requires the ability to handle criticism and adapt strategies.Engagement and participation are key for young professionals to succeed.Meritocracy should be the standard for recognition and success.Learning from experiences, both good and bad, shapes future leaders.Confrontation can lead to valuable discussions and resolutions.A legacy of being a genuine helper is more important than accolades.Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Send us a Text Message.Special guests Jeff Nemecek, Rod Edwards, and Barry Rubin  join Sam for a discussion of the one year anniversary of his sobriety. The panel has a deep discussion of alcoholism and how to get out of it.If you are struggling with alcohol and want to talk to any of the guests please contact cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com  Support the Show.Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Lisa Rogers-Mathis describes her memories of being a witness to the deadliest shooting in U.S. history at the the Route 91 Harvest Music festival in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017.   She recalls the chaos in great detail and talks about the relationships that she developed in the the years after the incident. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Al & Millie's in Valentine, Nebraska was a beloved institution in the community. The restaurant, bar, and cafe was known for its delicious food, including T-bone steaks, cheeseburgers, and chicken fried steak. Al & Millie's was also the first place in Valentine to serve liquor by the drink. The restaurant was a gathering place for locals, ranchers, and high school kids.   Al & Millie were known for their hospitality and their genuine personalities. The restaurant closed in 1986, but its legacy lives on in the memories of those who frequented it.  Al & Millie's was known for its good food, friendly atmosphere, and loyal customers. The restaurant was run by Al and Millie Klein, who worked hard to build a successful business. They had a reputation for serving delicious cheeseburgers, patty melts, chicken fried steak, and homemade french fries. The restaurant was always busy, and people would come from all over to eat there. Al and Millie were known for their hospitality and would often visit with customers, making them feel like family. The restaurant closed in the mid-1980s when Al and Millie retired and moved to Missouri. Their legacy lives on through the memories and stories of the people who enjoyed their food and hospitality.TakeawaysAl & Millie's was a beloved restaurant, bar, and cafe in Valentine, Nebraska.The food at Al & Millie's, including T-bone steaks and cheeseburgers, was exceptional.The restaurant was known for its hospitality and genuine personalities of Al & Millie.Al & Millie's was the first place in town to serve liquor by the drink, which was a big deal at the time.The restaurant was a gathering place for locals, ranchers, and high school kids. Al & Millie's was a beloved restaurant in Valentine, Nebraska, known for its good food and friendly atmosphere.The restaurant had a loyal customer base and was always busy.Alan and Millie Klein worked hard to build a successful business and treated their customers like family.The restaurant closed in the mid-1980s when Alan and Millie retired and moved to Missouri.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Al & Millie's in Valentine, Nebraska06:25 Transition from Dairy Farming to Owning a Restaurant14:16 The Physical Description and Layout of Al & Millie's30:11 Early Memories of Al & Millie's  37:22 Employees and Regular Customers46:16 Moving to Missouri and RetirementSupport the Show.Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, Sam Fischer reflects on the wisdom and wit of his late father, J.B. Fischer. He shares various quotes and anecdotes that showcase his father's unique perspective on life. From humorous observations to profound insights, J.B. Fischer's words offer valuable lessons and a glimpse into his character. The conversation highlights the importance of cherishing loved ones and embracing a cowboy mentality.TakeawaysCherish the wisdom and wit of loved onesEmbrace a cowboy mentality: be brave, resilient, and adaptableFind humor and insight in everyday observationsReflect on the profound lessons and perspectives shared by othersChapters00:00 Introduction02:49 The Wisdom and Wit of J.B. Fischer05:47 Lessons from a Cowboy Mentality09:13 Humor and Insight in Everyday Observations11:57 Reflections on J.B. Fischer's CharacterSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, Sam Fisher interviews Jordan Hopper, a CrossFit athlete from CrossFit Kinesis. They discuss Jordan's background in CrossFit, his motivation for joining, and his experience with the CrossFit Open 2024 workout 24.3. They also share their strategies and reflections on the Open and encourage listeners to try CrossFit.TakeawaysCrossFit is for everyone, regardless of fitness level or age.The CrossFit Open is an opportunity to test yourself and identify areas for improvement.Having a strategy and mindset are crucial in challenging workouts.Burpees are a mental challenge that can be overcome with practice and mindset.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:29 Starting CrossFit and Joining CrossFit Kinesis06:29 Motivation and Goals07:54 Benefits of the Noon Class09:18 Challenges and Mental Battle in CrossFit10:15 Overview of CrossFit Open 2024 Workout 24.311:43 Jordan's Experience with Workout 24.313:35 Sam's Experience with Workout 24.324:31 Reflection on the CrossFit Open Experience29:30 Encouragement to Try CrossFitSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, Sam Fischer and Matt Cross discuss their experience with workout 24.2 in the CrossFit Open. They talk about the movements involved in the workout, including rowing, deadlifts, and double unders. Matt shares his competitive nature and the motivation to improve his performance each year. They discuss the challenges of double unders and the importance of scaling and doing unbroken sets. They compare their performance to elite athletes and discuss their favorite CrossFit workouts. They also talk about the sense of community in CrossFit and the love for the sport.TakeawaysCompeting against oneself and striving for improvement is a key motivation in CrossFit.Scaling workouts and doing unbroken sets can lead to better performance.CrossFit fosters a strong sense of community and camaraderie.The CrossFit Open workouts often include challenging movements and test different skills.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:01 Workout 24.203:25 Workout Experience and Performance04:26 Scaling and Unbroken Sets05:20 Performance Comparison with Elite Athletes06:19 Knee Issues and Jumping07:16 Rowing and Deadlifts08:14 Double Unders and Performance Goals09:08 Expectations and Performance10:34 Predictions for Next Week's Workout12:33 Favorite CrossFit Workouts13:30 Community and Scaling14:24 Love for CrossFit15:20 Future Workouts and Vacation Plans16:19 Expectations for Workout 24.3Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, Sam Fischer and Jeff Nemecek discuss their experience with the CrossFit Open and the challenges they faced during the workouts. They talk about the announcement of the workouts by Dave Castro and share their thoughts on his presentation style. They also discuss their preparation for the workouts and the mental battle they go through during the workouts. They reflect on their performance and share their satisfaction with their efforts. They also talk about different approaches to training and discuss their ideal open workout.TakeawaysThe CrossFit Open is a big annual event for CrossFitters around the world.Setting goals and expectations for the workouts is important.The mental battle during the workouts is challenging but rewarding.Preparation and recovery are crucial for performing well in the workouts.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:31 The CrossFit Open03:51 Dave Castro and the Announcement05:10 Preparing for the Workout06:10 Setting Goals and Expectations08:29 The Toughest Part of the Workout09:23 Reflections and Satisfaction10:50 Post-Workout Thoughts11:47 The Mental Battle13:11 Preparation and Recovery14:41 Different Approaches to Training19:19 Looking AheadSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, the guests discuss their memories of 9/11 and how they help people in their respective fields. They share their feelings when helping others and reflect on why they were called to help. They also open up about personal experiences with loss and how it has shaped their desire to make a difference. The conversation highlights the importance of finding purpose in helping others and the impact it can have on both the giver and the recipient. The conversation explores the importance of vulnerability and how it can lead to personal growth and connection with others. It emphasizes the need to take care of oneself and seek support from trusted friends and professionals. The power of authentic relationships and the impact they have on mental health is discussed. The conversation also touches on the different approaches individuals have when seeking help and the importance of finding good healthcare providers who prioritize patient well-being. In this conversation, the importance of collaboration and teamwork is highlighted, with the idea of bringing together different professionals to address various aspects of health and wellness. The concept of being a force multiplier is discussed, emphasizing the positive impact that one person can have on others. The ripple effect of living authentically and vulnerably is explored, with the understanding that one's actions can inspire and influence those around them. The challenges of being a woman in your 30s are acknowledged, including societal expectations and the need to navigate traditional gender roles. The conversation concludes with a reflection on leaving a positive impact and legacy, with a focus on making a difference in the lives of others.TakeawaysVulnerability is key to personal growth and building connections with others.Taking care of oneself is crucial in order to effectively help others.Seeking support from trusted friends and professionals is important when facing challenges.Authentic relationships have a significant impact on mental health and well-being.Different individuals have different approaches to seeking help, and it is important to find what works best for oneself.Finding good healthcare providers who prioritize patient well-being is essential. Collaboration and teamwork are essential in addressing various aspects of health and wellness.Being a force multiplier means having a positive impact that amplifies the efforts of others.Living authentically and vulnerably can create a ripple effect, inspiring and influencing those around you.Women in their 30s face unique challenges, including societal expectations and navigating traditional gender roles.Leaving a positive impact and legacy involves making a difference in the lives of others.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:04 Memories of 9/1108:02 How They Help People14:05 Feelings When Helping Others28:03 Personal Experiences with Loss and Coping34:49 Finding Purpose in Helping Others37:41 The Importance of Vulnerability43:32 Taking Care of Yourself48:24 Seeking Help from Others56:59 The Power of Authentic Relationships01:08:21 Finding Support in Friends01:10:09 Different Approaches to Seeking Help01:13:12 Differentiating Between Good and Bad Healthcare Providers01:15:24 The Importance of Collaboration and Teamwork01:19:04 Being a Force Multiplier01:20:53 The Ripple Effect of Living Authentically01:25:01 Challenges of Being a Woman in Your 30s01:28:55 Navigating Gender Roles and Identity01:37:30 Leaving a Positive Impact and LegacySupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Brad Bonar, a comedian and former gym owner, discusses his experiences owning a kickboxing fitness gym and surviving the challenges of COVID-19. He shares stories about the community he built at the gym and the impact of inflation on his business. Brad also talks about his comedic influences and his style of storytelling comedy. He discusses the connection between comedy and depression and how he uses comedy as a form of therapy. Brad shares memories of his father and the lessons he learned from him. He also discusses the importance of finding a grounding place and practicing meditation to deal with depression.  He shares his personal journey with depression and how he found solace under a tree. He then discusses the creation of One Degree of Separation, a comedy show that addresses depression and suicide. Brad explains the importance of conversation and the impact it can have on individuals struggling with mental health. He also highlights the power of using humor to address difficult topics and shares his vision for expanding the reach of One Degree of Separation. Finally, Brad reflects on the role of comedians as cowboys, constantly moving from town to town to bring laughter to others.Takeaways:Finding a quiet place in nature can provide solace and grounding during difficult times.One Degree of Separation is a non profit organization that addresses depression and suicide, aiming to create conversation and provide tools for individuals to discuss mental health.Conversation and connection can be powerful tools in supporting individuals struggling with mental health.Humor can be a healing and empowering force, allowing individuals to find strength and resilience in difficult situations.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:54 Owning a Kickboxing Fitness Gym06:01 Surviving COVID-1907:42 Closing the Gym and Dealing with Inflation10:02 Creating a Community at the Gym11:26 Finding Inspiration from Other Comedians16:33 Learning Comedy from Erik Myers19:25 The Connection Between Comedy and Depression21:41 Influences and Style of Comedy25:23 Writing and Performing Comedy28:03 Different Audiences and Clean vs. Dirty Comedy31:28 Growing Up with an Outlier Father34:43 Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Circumstances38:05 Memories of Brad's Father40:28 Dealing with Depression and Meditation41:25 Finding Solace Under the Tree47:02 One Degree of Separation51:17 The Power of Conversation56:17 Using Comedy to Address Depression01:07:58 Expanding the Reach of One Degree of Separation01:13:20 The Healing Power of Humor01:15:44 Comedians as CowboysTo learn more please visit:  https://www.1degreeofseparation.life/Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this conversation, Danielle Jensen shares her journey of battling ovarian cancer and dealing with other health challenges. She worked for Sam and discusses her experiences during her time with him.  Danielle talks about her diagnosis, the side effects of chemotherapy, and the emotional impact of losing her hair.  She also shares her experiences with pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, and the surgery she underwent to treat her condition.  Danielle opens up about questioning her faith and the importance of having a patient advocate when dealing with medical professionals.  The conversation explores themes of trust, fear, reflection, faith, and political beliefs. It delves into the contrast between trusting Google and believing in the Bible, the fear of death and the afterlife, reflecting on life's chances, sharing personal beliefs and faith, the emasculation of men, and the importance of not looking for a political savior.TakeawaysHaving a patient advocate can be crucial when dealing with complex medical conditions.Side effects of chemotherapy can include joint pain, nausea, and hair loss.Questioning one's faith during challenging times is a natural part of the journey.Open and honest communication with medical professionals is important for understanding and managing one's condition.Googling medical conditions can provide information, but it's important to rely on reputable sources and consult with healthcare professionals. Trust in something greater than technology and popular opinion.Confront and understand the fear of death and the afterlife.Reflect on how you are using your chances and heartbeats in life.Share your beliefs and faith with others, especially during challenging times.Explore the impact of societal expectations on masculinity.Shift focus from seeking a political savior to finding solace in Jesus.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:00 Working for Sam Fischer06:00 Challenges and Diagnosis09:00 Ovarian Cancer and Treatment13:00 Side Effects of Chemotherapy16:00 Hair Loss and Coping19:00 Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension22:00 CTEP and Surgery27:00 Seizure and Recovery37:00 Questioning Faith42:00 Communication with Medical Professionals45:00 Googling Medical Conditions45:47 Trust in Google vs. Belief in the Bible46:46 Fear of Death and the Afterlife48:10 Reflecting on Life's Chances49:05 Sharing Beliefs and Faith50:02 The Emasculation of Men50:55 Stop Looking for a Political SaviorSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, Sam with the help of Chad Bishoff,  interviews Ian Kidder, a 19-year-old college student, about his experiences and perspectives as a member of Generation Z. They discuss the impact of social media on relationships, the pressure and anxiety it can cause, and the importance of face-to-face conversations. Ian also shares his views on saving and investing, as well as his definition of bravery in speaking the truth. They touch on the challenges of discussing controversial topics and the differences in open conversations between generations. They also delve into the idea of standing out and conforming, and the potential consequences of making life-altering decisions at a young age. The conversation touches on the role of government in personal choices and the importance of age and wisdom in decision-making. The speakers also discuss the impact of social media and news on the younger generation's hope and outlook on the future.TakeawaysSocial media can create pressure and anxiety, leading to a fear of expressing oneself fully.Face-to-face conversations are valuable for building genuine connections and understanding others.Saving and investing at a young age can provide financial security and future opportunities.Bravery is speaking the truth and being open to hearing different perspectives.Generational differences can impact the willingness to engage in open conversations. Making life-altering decisions at a young age can have long-term consequences, and it is important to consider the reasons behind such decisions.Hope and laughter are essential in navigating the challenges and uncertainties of life.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:30 First Impressions of Ian05:16 The Importance of Genuine Conversations08:33 The Impact of Social Media on Relationships13:14 The Pressure and Anxiety of Social Media17:35 The Fear of Expressing Opinions22:17 The Value of Face-to-Face Conversations25:43 The Importance of Saving and Investing32:51 Bravery in Speaking the Truth39:43 Generational Differences in Open Conversations45:03 The Challenges of Discussing Controversial Topics49:49 Understanding Beliefs and Transitions50:19 Transitioning and Change51:15 Reasons for Transitioning52:14 Standing Out and Conforming52:44 Making Decisions at a Young Age53:07 The Importance of Age and Wisdom53:34 The Unknown Consequences of Transitioning54:20 Acceptance and Hypocrisy55:19 The Fear of Change56:36 Increased Awareness and Understanding57:35 The Role of Government and Personal Choice58:36 The Uncertainty of Youth59:33 Making Life-Altering Decisions01:00:31 The Happiness of Transitioned Individuals01:01:22 Running from Insecurities01:02:29 Hope and Uncertainty in the Younger Generation01:03:45 The Impact of Social Media and News01:08:28 The Importance of Laughter and Hope01:15:26 Dinner with Interesting PersonalitiesSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

SummaryThe panel discussion explores the emasculation of men in America and how it is a spiritual attack on masculinity. The guests discuss the importance of authentic masculinity and the role of vulnerability in being a man. They also touch on the concept of toxic masculinity and how it is a marketing term used to attack masculinity. The panel emphasizes the need for a relationship with Jesus and the importance of small groups and accountability in living out authentic masculinity. The conversation covers various topics related to raising children, gender identity, compassion, and the anticipation of heaven. The importance of two parents in a child's life is discussed, along with the challenges of navigating pronouns and gender identity in schools. The need for compassion and understanding for those struggling with identity issues is emphasized, while also acknowledging the influence of the enemy and the importance of truth. The complexity of identity issues and mental illness is addressed, and the importance of knowing one's identity and purpose is emphasized. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the beauty and promise of heaven, the narrow path to salvation, and the importance of receiving and walking in God's love.TakeawaysThe presence of two parents in a child's life is important for their upbringing and development.Compassion and understanding are crucial when dealing with individuals struggling with identity issues.Knowing one's identity and purpose in God is essential for living a fulfilling life.The anticipation of heaven provides hope and motivation to live a righteous life.Receiving and walking in God's love allows us to be conduits of His love to others.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Panel Discussion03:19 The Emasculation of Men in America07:05 How Did We Get Here?10:03 The Spiritual Attack on Men13:22 Toxic Masculinity16:04 The Importance of Vulnerability18:07 The Role of Authentic Masculinity21:25 The Impact of Fatherhood and Marriage26:57 Toxic Masculinity as a Marketing Term32:10 The Fall of Pastoral Leaders36:25 The Importance of a Relationship with Jesus41:13 The Need for Small Groups and Accountability49:14 Raising Children and the Importance of Two Parents50:41 Discussion on Pronouns and Gender Identity52:18 Compassion and Understanding for Those Struggling with Identity53:06 The Influence of the Enemy and the Importance of Truth54:55 Challenges Faced by Families and the Role of Grandparents56:15 The Complexity of Identity Issues and Mental Illness57:17 The Need for Compassion and Understanding in Dealing with Identity Issues58:43 The Importance of Knowing Who We Are and Where We're Going01:00:35 Living a Life of Compassion and Spreading God's Love01:02:18 Meeting People Where They're At and Showing Love01:04:06 The Anticipation and Beauty of Heaven01:09:03 The Excitement and Promise of Heaven01:11:22 The Narrow Path to Heaven and the Importance of Salvation01:15:53 Seeking the Kingdom of God and Living Righteously01:19:48 Receiving God's Love and Walking in His Ways01:20:38 Contact Information for the GuestsVideo: https://youtu.be/7tP1NElKyJg contacts:  Sam Fischer - cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.comJ.D. Crouse -  Instagram - @AnotherLevelManofficial FaceBook: Another Level ManKyle Kasperbauer - Instagram @kylekasperbauer Twitter: @kylekasperbauerKevin Bailey - Instagram @reverencerestored Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

**SPOILER ALERT** The soon to be Christmas movie classic, The Holdovers is discussed in this episode.  While major plot lines are not exposed, certain scenes are discussed. ***********************Sam and his guest, lifelong friend of renowned movie director Alexander Payne,  Brinker Harding, discuss Mr. Payne's latest movie, The Holdovers..  They discuss the shared  experience of attending a private boarding school  during their high school  years. They do a deep dive on some specific scenes of the movie that struck them in an emotional way.Some off the record type stories are shared as they reminisce about the subculture of attending a boarding school in their formative years.  Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam visits with who he calls his most elusive guest, John Peschong.  John is a Supervisor for San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors in California.  Sam and John were business partners for 16 years before Sam retired.  John worked for President Ronald Reagan during his 2nd term.  He talks about the experiences working every Saturday with the President in the Oval Office and at Camp  David.   Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Tam Schluter is a former work colleague of Sam's when he first started his career in the early 90s.   She is opinionated, spirited and funny.   She is former guest columnist for the  Hastings Tribune.  Tam and Sam visit about her recent 39 day nine state trip with her husband (also named Sam) through the western states  in their motor home.They discuss 5  thoughts that she learned from the trip:1) People have the ability to make small things big, then stomp them into the ground regardless of fallout.  Give me a mountain trail riddled with bears any day, over the crowd of volatile unpredictable humans.  Bears don't bitch.  They just do what they do.2) The journey is the ultimate destination.  So many times we can't wait to get somewhere, and in the rush we overlook the crazy-cool landscapes unfolding on the way there. 3) It doesn't matter what you drive.  It doesn't matter if you're the oldest rig in the campground.  It doesn't matter if you have the fanciest gear or the most technical tent.  What matters is the "doing" of it all.  Just get it done,  whatever it takes to make things happen.  Don't  wait for stuff to come along, for that crap is temporary.  Just go, and figure it along the way.4) Laugh. Hard. Even in the face of pain and adversity.  Find a way to laugh, for it is healing to troubled souls.  5) Notice  regional  difference - in the land and how people live.  It will become perfectly clear that everybody is working hard just to get by - regardless of whether they live in a multi-million dollar house, or a ramshackle shack. Everybody struggles with something.  Some of it just invisible. YOUTUBE LINK:  https://youtu.be/afZy2Zo6Fik Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

This is a must listen episode if you ever thought about going on a rock and roll cruise. Sam and his rock geek friend, Brent Rose, discuss Sam's recent cruises on the KISS Cruise and last two Monster of Rock cruises. Sam talks about being invited to breakfast with George Lynch, and the conversation they had about Randy Rhoads. Artists and bands mentioned or discussed include: Kiss, Paul Stanley, Tracii Guns, George Lynch, Brent Woods, Tyson Leslie, Banshee, Vixen, Heart, Howard Leese, LA Guns, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Nuno Bettencourt, Extreme, Michael Schenker, Warrant, Green Jelly, Kix, Steve Whitman, Reb Beach, Dangerous Toys, Scott Dalhover, Joel Hoeksta, Kelle Rhoads, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Don Dokken, Jon Levin, Gene Simmons, Stephen Pearcy, Eddie Trunk, Ritchie Kotzen, Tommy Skeoch, Brian Wheat,  Faster Pussycat, Slaughter, Great White, Tesla, Alice Cooper, Joe Satriani, Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam interviews his own Artificial Intelligence and his own Artificial Intelligence answers in clone form  of his own real voice.Sam challenges his own AI as a hypocrite and liar for some of the conflicting answers it gives on the pandemic and in a conversation about Captain Chesley Sullenberger. One of our most interesting episodes yet.  Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Austin Rumbaugh is a former Eagle Scout, Marine, Minister, and personal trainer.  Born and raised in Omaha, he recently moved back to the Midwest after being away for twenty years.  These days Austin is part of Sam's CrossFit recovery team.Austin describes the hard working attitude that he developed from his carpenter father and his time as a Boy Scout.   He talks about his time in the Marines, as a minister serving Sin City (Las Vegas), why he left the ministry, and dealing with struggles getting caught taking the wrong job at the the wrong time before the pandemic.  Austin shares some strong opinions about accountability and society being too soft. Sam and Austin also visit about the fear generated by the pandemic. Austin's former podcast, "Origins Life Podcast" seeks to discover the Origin Life moments of everyday people. It discusses the answers to Who am I? What is my purpose? Why am I here? Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Macy Kasperbauer, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatric care. Sam and Macy discuss sports psychology, the mental health fall out caused by the pandemic, ADHD, developmental challenges from the pandemic, the aftermath of the pandemic and what changes her family made during the pandemic, the current mental health crisis in the United States, bullying in school, her own experience from bullying, and dealing with a death of a parent.  Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam welcomes his former client turned close friend, Marc Katz,  to Cowboys Not Eggheads.  Marc has a great story of being raised in a non cowboy background from Brooklyn,  but whose daughter is a cowboy.Sam and Marc discuss how they first met and how their relationship evolved based on shared cowboy code values.  Marc describes having a daughter who was a tomboy, but admits perhaps his daughter made a man out of him.  His daughter is a hunter, fisherman, and  an outdoors enthusiast.  Marc tells the interesting transition he has made because of his daughter's interests. Stories of African safaris and bear hunts are told with great enthusiasm. A Disney World connoisseur, Marc talks about his love for Disney and disappointment with some of Disney's recent corporate views.   YOUTUBE LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQPDtO49pQ8Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode, Sam finally takes an in depth look at his mother, Pat Watts Fischer.  Sam visits with Bill Richardson, one of her friends growing  up.  Bill goes back 75 years and shares some memories of his lifetime friend.   They discuss some values that cemented their friendship and were also passed on to Sam. Was Pat Fischer a cowboy or an egghead?  We will let the listeners decide. Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Jesse Calabretto is the Owner/ President of Calabretto Properties and Calabretto Building Group, Inc.Jesse and Sam discuss Jesse's athletic career, his business career and the values that put Jesse in a position to be successful.Content includes the importance of mentorship in business, how to gain confidence, riding for the brand, planning your "playground",  real estate acquisition,  risk taking,  employees vs employers, the power of visualization,  long term relationship building in business, how to get started in business, the rewards and responsibilities of owning a business, conflict resolution,  using fear as a tool, finding a good fit in business, using your gut to make tough decisions, going against conventional thinking, misconceptions of real estate owners, how to solve cash flow problems, and how to deal with mistakes in business.Stay for the end when Jesse compares Sam to Sir  Paul McCartney.  WHAT? Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In the season 4 finale, retired elite CrossFit athlete Kyle Kasperbauer discusses what he has been doing in the new season of his life that does not involve competition.  He talks about the transition to some of new things that have replaced training time and his same breakfast of 10 years.   He talks about his high level of training maintenance.  Sam and Kyle discuss motivation versus discipline and the reason why Kyle is maintaining his training. Kyle talks about his changed role from athlete to a cheerleader and coach of the CrossFit Kinesis team who is competing for CrossFit Games qualification. They have a conversation about having the mental aspect of competing at the CrossFit games and training CrossFit for all athletes.   They discuss how Sam is competing against Kyle's coaches and elite athletes at CrossFit Kinesis (they don't even know it) and how in some cases is beating them on a regular basis.  (THE BIGGEST TEASE IN OUR HISTORY) Other topics covered are journaling, CrossFit compared to golf, the practical application of the spiritual battle, tracking results, becoming the landlord of your demons, humility,  and Kyle's recent mission trip to Guatemala. Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Jillian Watts rejoins Sam as a guest one year after her last appearance to offer her latest perspectives on the walk of life.  Sam starts the podcast by asking Jill some familiar and not so familiar questions. She updates us on her latest endeavors in business and in teaching. Sam and Jillian discuss the topics of instant gratification, Maslow's  hierarchy of needs, commonalities of the human experience,  is technology a plus or a liability in communication, what moves Sam emotionally, and living life with intention. For Jillian's female clothing line check out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/evaisaco?fbclid=IwAR2453Qe51m2otqAb1YhvCLODFbV2Gc7W9waCefrLjXQY8XDEmEQWpxQfEwTo hire Jillian as a photographer: https://www.jillianwattsphoto.com/Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam and his guest, former Senior Advisor to Governor Asa Hutchinson discuss the ills of social media, and specifically Tik Tok.John walks Sam through his experience of a high level gamer in ESports teams and how those experiences shaped his views on Tik Tok, and the cultural evolution of how younger Americans consume information.  John breaks down the social and economic control that the Chinese government gains by gathering information from Tik Tok users.  Sam and John discuss actions that parents can take.  Don't miss this episode that should get cowboys and eggheads thinking. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTbUeS5GTaQSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam visits with Jess and Dana Zeiss, parents of 17 year old  elite gymnast Lexi Zeiss.  Lexi is a member of the United States national gymnast team.  Jess and Dana talk about Lexi's rise to the top of gymnastic world.  They discuss how they raised a perfectionist goal oriented girl who was determined from a very early age to reach her goals.  While many parents force their talented children to follow a path of their own choosing, Jess and Dana discuss how they let Lexi choose her own path.  Follow Lexi Zeiss on Instagram: @lexizeiss2024 Video of interview available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFEZMyGUXIk&t=57sSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Tiffani Zeleny tells the story of having a severe case Acanthamoeba Keratitis (a parasite in the cornea). Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness.  After months of battling the parasite, she became eligible for and  received a cornea transplant. Even though she was very sick, and lost twenty pounds, she continued to go CrossFit classes on a scaled basis.  And after 17 days of being cleared for all restrictions, she participated in  the 2023 CrossFit Open.  Her results were the best she has ever achieved (top 10% in the world for her age group) as she qualified for the quarterfinals for the CrossFit Games qualification. Sam and Tiffany discuss her journey of faith, gratitude, and community as she received the gift of an organ. Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

David Mlnarik is the Executive Director of the Nebraska Sports Council.  One of the roles that David plays is organizing the annual Nebraska Cornhusker State Games with 10,000 athletes and 3,000 volunteers. David and Sam discuss the Cornhusker State Games, his experience in high school sports, his current workout regime, the importance of keeping physically fit, the challenges facing the games, trends in youth sports, the WellPower movement, the Lincoln Corporate Games, the Omaha Corporate Games, the Pumpkin Run, the benefits of participating in sports, and the participation trophy society, Finally, David and Sam reminisce about his memories of Sam's parents. To learn more about the Nebraska Sports Council click here: https://nebraskasportscouncil.com/Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Producer Chad is out of town this week, so we decided to do a quick review and update.Go to cowboysnoteggheads.com and smash the support button and financially support the podcast!  Receive a Cowboys Not Eggheads long sleeve or short sleeve t-shirt, coffee cup or hat or a decal for your truck.   Supporters will have the opportunity to submit guests questions and  an opportunity to suggest guests. Sam answers from FAQs and go through a list of principals he has developed throughout the years. Thanks for listening! Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam welcomes back his Coach Bri Siegert to discuss her personal experience with eating disorders.  Bri is a strong believer in exposing her own vulnerabilities to help others with theirs.   She courageously discusses many issues that she has faced with eating disorders and training as an elite athlete in CrossFit. This podcast coincides with Eating Disorders Awareness Week. (February 27-March 5, 2023) Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.While no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.  To contact Bri; DM her on Instagram: @srianabiegertFor more information on Eating Disorders Awareness Week: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eatingdisordersawarenessweek#EDAW Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Zachary Adkins is the winner of the Ibanez Flying Fingers Award and owner of Adkins Guitar & Music Lessons.   Zach, more importantly, is Sam's guitar instructor.   He has a new instrumental album called "The Future Isn't What it Used to Be."  He is the author of a book called; "Guitar Efficiency: Daily Exercise and Tablature Workbook with Journal"  Sam and Zach discuss Zach's two passions; playing guitar, and being an entrepreneur.Zach discusses how he learned guitar, and his father's influence in his learning how to play by ear.They talk extensively about Sam's favorite guitar player, George Lynch, and how Lynch has influenced Sam.  As a result of having to study Lynch's playing,  Zach explains how Lynch has influenced Zach. They discuss the Big three 80's guitars players (Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and George Lynch) and where George Lynch falls in that trio. A discussion of shred vs. feel ensues as they discuss Zach's new album. Link to Zach's Fastest Finger Award winning piece:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSXKNzfl3LoLink to Zach's personal page: https://www.zacharyadkinsofficial.com/Link to Zach's Music School:https://omahaguitarandmusiclessons.com/Link to Zach's YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachAdkinsmastershredderSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Originally from New Orleans, Jake Thomas has a passion for personal service that stems from being a United States Marine. He has proudly leveraged that among a plethora of other experiences and hardships into a career of helping people satisfy some of the most basic human needs – health, happiness and wealth. Jake has an affinity for physical and spiritual nutrition. By truly prioritizing his own health, he learned to manifest thoughts into reality. Put simply, the process of resculpting his mind and body saved his life. It has enabled him to lead family, friends and total strangers on similar paths. Nothing on this earth has given Jake more satisfaction than positively impacting the lives of other people.  Founded in 2017, LIFE LIKE JAKE is an elite mindset training mission that puts candidates through a rigorous unplugging process to rewire their thought matrices and understandings of the world as they see it, and of life itself. Doing so produces autonomous beings who are principle based and purpose driven, able to harness the power of the Universe to enact the change in their lives they so deeply desire. The LIFE LIKE JAKE ethos is pillared on leadership, personal growth and development, radical candor and extreme accountability. It hails from military ideology, careers in professional athletics and multi-faceted entrepreneurship, historical and contemporary philosophy, and decades spent insatiably consuming drugs, alcohol, pleasurable company and material things. Jake Thomas has a Bachelor of Science in International Trade & Marketing for the Fashion Industries (Summa Cum Laude, Salutatorian) from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and a Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) (SALUTE National Honors Society) from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.    On YouTube: https://youtu.be/4GRJ-iDks68Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Jon Seaton is a national political strategist who is one of Sam's former business partners.  They discuss politicians in terms of cowboys and eggheads, and Jon's philosophy of business. Sam does his best to derail who he describes as the hardest working man in show business. They demonstrate their quarrelsome yet favorable relationship, Jon's favorite client Senator John McCain and why he was understood by the American public.  Sam asks Jon some of the dynamics of Senator McCain's personality and his relationship with former Secretary Chuck Hagel , Senator Lindsey Graham, and now President Joe Biden. Finally they talk about the ever changing egghead tactic of polling in elections, and how it has changed over the years.Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Matt Jackson is the Executive Director of 180 Omaha, a Christ Centered live-in discipleship program that helps men develop healthy disciplines to experience God's best for their lives.   Sam and Matt discuss addiction, binge drinking, definition of addicts, recovery, and how to seek help.To learn more  about 180 Omaha please visit: https://180omaha.org/.Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Fellow podcasters Chad Bishoff and Jeff Betsworth join Sam for a discussion of Christmas.  Chad's podcast is at: https://www.lessthan2000.com/.Jeff's podcast is at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2023046.Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Have you wondered what it would be like to talk to someone you haven't seen in 18 years?   In this episode, Sam and his former colleague, Meg Hutchinson-Goldthorp pick up right where they left many years ago.Meg is a compassionate, positive, can do person who Sam describes as the one person he would call if he needed a glass of water in the Sahara Desert.  Even though they have different approaches; Sam and Meg discuss lessons learned from working together.Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Matt Rexroad  and Sam Fischer discuss the book and miniseries "Generation Kill".   "Generation Kill"  is an American seven-part television miniseries produced for HBO that aired from July 13 to August 24, 2008.  It is based on Evan Wright's 2004 book about his experience as an embedded reporter with the US Marine Corps' 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.Matt discusses his own experience of being a Recon Marine at the same time that the Generation Kill series  takes place.  He talks about being assigned to Saddam Hussein's palaces.  Sam and Matt also discuss the Marines and the impact it had on him in  his professional career.  VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dlZY6ZAioUSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

The most interesting person Sam knows, Sheila Barden, returns to the podcast to discuss the lessons of travel.  Sheila is a self described gallivanting  gypsy who spends the majority of her time traveling the United States and the world.  She discusses her perspective of travel, and some of lessons she has learned along the way.  UNEDITED VIDEO LINK:   https://youtu.be/eW4c24AY6p0Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam welcomes Steve Lutz to Cowboys not Eggheads.   Steve  is the head basketball coach at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. It didn't take Steve Lutz long to make a significant impact on the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men's basketball program. In his first season, the Islanders earned an automatic bid to the 2022 NCAA Tournament after more-than quadrupling the team's win total from the year before.  Lutz inherited a squad that finished 5-19 prior to his arrival and made the largest turnaround in program history with a 23-12 record. He was the only first year mid-major coach to make the 2022 NCAA Tournament.  Lutz brought in 10 transfers, the most in NCAA Division I. A&M-Corpus Christi had 12 total transfers on its roster, which was also the most in the nation. Two of Lutz's transfers earned All-Conference honors in Isaac Mushila and Trevian Tennyson, and another - Terrion Murdix - was the SLC Tournament MVP and on the SLC All-Defensive Team.  A&M-Corpus Christi won a school record 13 non-conference games. It was the most since joining a league in 2006-07. The Islanders got off to their best start in program history with a 10-2 record after 12 games. Additionally, the Islanders won their first-ever preseason tournament of at least three games after beating IUPUI, Denver and UTSA at the UTSA Tournament.  Lutz was named a finalist for the 2022 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the top first-year coach in Division I college basketball. Additonally, Lutz was named the No. 1 immediately most successful hire for small schools by CBS Sports.  Under Lutz's direction, A&M-Corpus Christi ranked fifth in the nation in free throws made (572), sixth in free throw attempts (776), 12th in steals (298), 14th in turnovers forced per game (16.51), 15th in offensive rebounds per game (12.77) and 18th in total rebounds (1,341).  All 13 student-athletes that played in 2021-22 scored in double-figures in a game. The 13 was tied for the most in the nation with Bowling Green.  Lutz was tabbed as the head men's basketball coach in April 2021. He spent the previous four seasons as an assistant coach at Purdue. During that span, the Boilermakers reached every NCAA Tournament including an Elite Eight in 2018-19 and a Sweet 16 in 2017-18.   Lutz has roots in the state of Texas and a proven track record of success at all levels, including the Southland Conference. The San Antonio native also had highly successful stops at Creighton, SMU, Stephen F. Austin, Incarnate Word and Garden City.  Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam welcomes Joe King to the podcast.  They visit about their shared experiences as young professional political operatives at the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania more than a quarter century ago.  They discuss their old boss, the legendary Anne Anstine, and the lifelong lessons they learned that benefited their careers.  Their discussion concludes discussing their sports experiences and the tragic death of Joe's brother. Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($15), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Roger and Janie Peterson are the founders and now retired owners of Behavin Kids, a private company that helps children and adolescents who are suffering from behavioral health and mental illness. They talk about being group home parents to 12 children just months into their marriage and how they got into the mental health field.Janine and Roger describe how to deal with and teach the children who are hitters,  kickers, pinchers, biters, poopers, pee'ers  and pukers.    Other discussion items are foster children, Mr. Rogers, medication for attention deficit disorder, and parenting.Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($15), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Nissa Cohen in a no-nonsense Level 3 CrossFit Coach and co-owner of CrossFit Kinesis. Nissa and Sam discuss multiple topics including; where she falls on the cowboy/egghead spectrum, coaching, return to play classes, misconceptions of CrossFit, her career ambition as a youngster where she drops a bomb shell, her career path, what makes her a good coach, and how the pandemic brought the importance of fitness to higher awareness. Sam even temporarily stumps Nissa by asking if he would make a good CrossFit Coach. Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($15), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In this episode Bud Synhorst tells the remarkable story of his journey to lose over 103 lbs in the last 10 months.   Sam and Bud discuss their shared challenges of their battles of losing weight and what it takes to change behavior.  And more importantly the rewards of being successful.Don't miss this inspirational episode.  Do Hard Well! Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($15), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Sam's favorite egghead, David Boomer, describes a cowboy tactic he pulled when he worked in the United States Congress.  David Boomer is solely responsible for the Pledge of Allegiance being recited daily in the House of Representatives.  Join us for a fun story of a stunt that made history.  Here comes the Boom! Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($15), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

In the Season 4 premiere; Sam and his guest, J.D. Crouse, visit about being raised in Cherry County, Nebraska.  They discuss their upbringing and the lessons and values that were learned along the way.  Shared experiences of rodeos, brandings, country schools, death of parents ( fathers) are discussed.J.D. explains why he is now an idea man vs a shovel man.  A discussion of working smart vs working hard ensues.   He tells the story of his early career working at the local bank, going into sales, and his early career that lead him to a entrepreneurial career. J.D. and Sam conclude the conversation talking about J.D.'s faith journey and how it has evolved. Support the show

In the Season 3 finale Sam welcomes Shae McMaster to the podcast.  Shae is gym owner in Hastings, Nebraska and the host of "Get Uncomfortable", a podcast dedicated to conversations and interviews with people who overcame obstacles in life.  Shae teaches and coaches how to welcome adversity into your life and use it to your advantage.   Sam and Shae discuss Shae's most recent experience of getting uncomfortable, the difference between pain and discomfort, survival mode in traumatic situation, grief, crying, breathe work, self anger, EMDR technique, wellness with fitness, and cold showers.Follow Shae: Instagram @enlightenedathlete Business Website: https://enlightenedathlete.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1557553154. Support the show

Sam's nutrition coach Bri Siegert returns to the podcast to discuss all things protein, and why protein is such an important part of the daily diet. If you would like to contact Bri for nutrition coaching you can email her at bri@crossfitkinesis.com or message her on Instagram @srianabiegert Support the show

Past guest Acela Turco returns to update us on her current activities as Director of Strategic Initiatives with  Wounded Warriors Family Support. Wounder Warriors Family Support's mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. The families of these casualties suffer in many ways: some physically, some psychologically.Wounded Warriors Family Support has earned an A+ rating with Charity Watch, a 4 Star rating from Charity Navigator and named in 2019 by Consumer Reports as one of the best veterans charities in the United States.Acela discusses the programs that benefit veterans, their caregivers, and their families. To learn more about this important cause and to donate please visit: https://www.wwfs.org/Editors Note:  This podcast was originally recorded on February 22, 2022. Support the show

Chad Madson AKA Chaxl is a wheelchair bound photographer who has use of one arm.  Chad shares his story and love of photography and how he overcame cerebral palsy to pursue his passion and make a living.  To learn more about Chad, please visit https://www.campixphoto.com/  Support the show

Jeff Kanger is the President of First State Bank Nebraska.  He shares his story of his rise at the bank at a relatively young age.  He describes his philosophy and management style of employees and a billion dollars of assets. Jeff also is the Founder of Brothers Keepers (https://www.brotherskeepermideast.com/) a 501(c)(3) non profit organization designed to be a continuing message to the Christian people in Gaza that they are not forgotten and never alone.   He tells the story of how he came to identify a problem, and then sprung into action with a solution.Finally, he tells some maybe not so flattering stories of being managed by Sam at the beginning of his career. Support the show