Cowboy Life & Culture Episodes

Cowboys didn’t smell like Hollywood heroes. On the trail, water was for cattle, not baths. Discover the grit and humor of cowboy hygiene — from dust baths and wild rags to Saturday night bathhouses and barber shops.

Step into the Great Basin, where the land is harsh and the cowboys ride different. This encore episode of Way Out West explores the traditions of the American buckaroo—vaquero roots, rawhide gear, cow camps, and poetry of the high desert.

Join Caleb Ransom and Tomás Delgado on the cattle trails of the Old West. Through storms, stampedes, and rustlers, their story captures the grit, danger, and enduring spirit of the cowboy life on the open range.

They called them the Lords of the Plains. From humble foot hunters to the most feared horsemen in history, the Comanche built an empire that rivaled Spain, Mexico, Texas, and even the United States. In this episode of Way Out...

They’re icons of the American West—lawmen in white hats, riding hard for justice with six-guns on their hips. But the real story of the Texas Rangers isn’t all legend and glory. It’s a tale of grit, controversy, and transform...

From the grit of Jim Shoulders to the lightning-fast turns of Charmayne James, rodeo history is full of legends who defined the sport — and the cowboy way of life. In this episode of Way Out West , head into the arena with ei...

Way Out West turns 50! To celebrate this milestone—and with Independence Day just around the corner—we’re saddling up for a special episode packed with 50 fun facts from the American West. From legendary trailblazers and wild...

In the Old West, the toughest cowboys didn’t need to raise their voices—they let grit, silence, and action do the talking. In this episode of Way Out West, explore the quiet strength that built the frontier. From trail bosses...

What was it really like to live the cowboy life? In this episode of Way Out West, saddle up and ride through a typical day on the range, from the crack of dawn to the glow of the campfire. Discover the grit, hard work, and ca...

Under the vast skies of the American West, cowboys have always found a way to capture the beauty, grit, and humor of their lives through poetry. In this episode of Way Out West, explore the timeless tradition of cowboy poetry—stories told in rhyme that speak straight to the heart. From the campfire…

Before barcodes and credit cards, the West ran on barter, grit, and a good reputation. In this episode of Way Out West , ride into the heart of frontier commerce—where cowboys traded cattle for coffee, trappers swapped beaver...

In this episode of Way Out West , we head into the wide, unforgiving country of the Great Basin—where the land is harsh, the cattle are scattered, and the cowboys ride a little different. These are the buckaroos: proud descen...

The American frontier wasn’t just shaped by the men who rode into battle—it was defined by the warhorses that carried them. In this episode, dive into the legendary bond between warrior and steed, from the fearless Comanche r...

Before Hollywood and dime novels shaped our vision of the American West, Charlie M. Russell was painting it exactly as he lived it—raw, untamed, and full of heart. Known as the "Cowboy Artist," Russell wasn’t just an observer...

Saddle up for a journey through the origins and history of rodeo, a tradition built on grit, courage, and timeless skill. Explore how the vaqueros of Mexico laid the groundwork for modern rodeo, the evolution of cowboy compet...

In this episode of Way Out West with The Cowboy Accountant, dive into the lasting legacy of the cowboy as an icon of freedom, resilience, and adventure. From the vivid brushstrokes of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell...

Step back in time to the crackle of a campfire under a starlit sky as we explore the small but meaningful comforts that kept cowboys going on the trail. In this episode, dive into the rituals and traditions that made coffee m...

It’s Election Day in the U.S., and there’s no better time to take a look back at the wild, untamed world of frontier politics. In this episode, dive into the rough-and-ready political landscape of the Old West, where lawmen, ...

Hollywood often portrays Cowboys and Indians constantly fighting against each other. But, do movies bear any relationship to reality? In this episode, we dive into a pivotal chapter of American history that often gets oversha...