Episodes
There is Opportunity Everywhere - with Special Guest Roger Johnson
Send us a text Loyal listener since the inception of Cowboys Not Eggheads, Roger Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Badlands Tank Lines. We explore the career path that Roger took using the power of networking in his younger y...
Loading Fallen Soldiers on a Plane - with Special Guest Carla Vice
Send us a text Sam's friend and guest this week, Carla Vice, is what Sam describes as an ass kicker . A single mother and Navy veteran of Iraqi Freedom, Carla describes her job as a leading Petty officer loading and unloadi...
The Prodigy - with Special Guest Cary Evans
Send us a text Do you know someone who graduated from the 8th grade at age 11? Graduated from high school at 14? Graduated from college at age 17? Had a real estate license at age 18? Then went to the Marine Corps and La...
The Man Karl Rove called Dutch - with Special Guest Gary Reed
Send us a text Like previous guest Bob Jump, Gary Reed is unveiled to the world as one of Sam's secret weapons from his career. Gary Reed is a copywriter who has written ghost books for corporate executives, books for veteran...
Everyone Loves Guitar- with Special Guest Craig Garber
Send us a text Craig Garber is the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel, Everyone Loves Guitar. A lifelong music enthusiast, Craig didn’t start playing guitar until he was 52 years old. Starting from zero, and with...
Put Your Ladder Against the Right Wall; How to Workout as an Adult -…
Send us a text Dr. John McClellan, a spinal surgeon, is the guest on this informative episode. Sam and Dr. McClellan briefly discuss their shared experience playing for Coach Kane, (see Killer Kane episode) and tell some addi...
I See Jayskers - with Special Guest Petey Johnson
Send us a text Petey Johnson is a classic Jaysker. Sam is an unapologetic classic old school Nebraska Cornhusker fan. This episode is dedicated to the argument that Jayskers are confused fans who betray the University of Ne...
Betsy's Ice Fishing Update - with Special Guest Jeff Betsworth
Send us a text Past guest Jeff Betsworth updates us on his latest ice fishing exploits in Iowa, South Dakota, and Montana. He tells the story of catching an eleven pound Lake Trout in Montana. The culmination of his harvest w...
Crawfish Boil - with Special Guest Chris Carr
Send us a text In the season 3 premiere, Sam interviews his friend from Louisiana, Chris Carr, about the southern tradition of the crawfish boil. Chris is of Cajun heritage and his Louisiana spirit shines through on this quic...
Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Part 2 - with Speci…
Send us a text In the part 2 inspirational conclusion, Bri talks about how CrossFit came into her life, and immediately shifted her focus from addiction to alcohol and pain pills to exercise. She is consistently in the T...
Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Part 1 - with Speci…
Send us a text Bri Siegert is a positive role model, coach, and elite athlete in CrossFit. She is also a successful nutrition coach. While she is an extremely nice person and positive force for many; she came from an unstab...
Killer Kane - with Special Guest Dr. Tom Lewis
Send us a text Legendary Coach Jim “Killer” Kane was Sam’s high school football coach . Coach Kane was tough, demanding, disciplined and didn’t tolerate squandered time. His teams worked hard for him. Sam and his classmate...
*** SPECIAL THANKSGIVING BONUS EPISODE *** Pizza Gate; the Revealing…
Send us a text In this bonus episode; Sam violates his general rule about keeping his political past out of the podcast. On December 24, 2009 United States Senator Ben Nelson cast the deciding vote for the America Cares Act o...
Why do Pigs Have Tonsils by their Tail? - with Special Guest U.S. Con…
Send us a text Congressman Don Bacon grew up on a farm in Illinois, went to college, entered Officer Training School in the United States Air Force, and rose through the ranks to become a Brigadier General. This episode exami...
Two Unlikely Cowboy Friends - with Special Guest Jeff Betsworth
Send us a text Sometimes life pairs us with the most unusual friends. Sam and his guest Jeff Betsworth are two different people. As a matter of fact, they knew each other for several years before they became close friends....
The Cuban Cowboy - with Special Guest Acela Turco
Send us a text Acela Turco was born in Cuba. She and her family fled Cuba in the 60s to escape the beginning of the Castro regime. She recounts the story of her family facing immense scrutiny and danger in their efforts to ...
The Wehrd West Chronicles "You Gotta Gun Vaughan - Just Use It!" - w…
Send us a text In the continuation of the Wehrd West Chronicles, our special guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer, gives a fall update on the Sunny Slope Ranch. A hilarious discussion of stampedes, tumbleweeds, coyotes and wasps ensues...
Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Priest: Part 2 - with Special Gu…
Send us a text In conclusion of their discussion, Sam puts Father Ryan on the clock to answer listeners' questions. They discuss Father Ryan's favorite saint, the adoration of Mary, communion by non Catholics, architectural c...
Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Priest: Part 1 - with Special Gu…
Send us a text Sam welcomes his longtime friend Father Ryan Lewis to the podcast. They discuss Father Ryan's call to the priesthood, Covid-19, the mystery of faith. the promise of salvation, heaven, and unplugging. #priest ...
Consistency and Balance; Faith, Family, and Fitness - with Special Gu…
Send us a text Kyle Kasperbauer is an elite athlete in CrossFit. He is a three time gold medalist at the CrossFit Games, and has stood on the podium seven times. He is the only CrossFit Games athlete who has stood on the po...
The Voice of America - With Special Guest Bob Jump
Send us a text Sam introduces his long time secret weapon, and the man behind the microphone, Bob Jump. www.bobjump.com Bob is a professional voice talent whose voice has been featured in countless television and radio comm...
Two Retired Cops - with Special Guest John Headid
Send us a text Hold on to your seat as host Sam Fischer and his special guest, John Headid, dive deep into topics such as race in law enforcement, the George Floyd incident, defunding of police and more. Sam and John are form...
The Happiest Mortician this side of the Mississippi - with Special Gu…
Send us a text In this episode, Sam Fischer has an interesting discussion with his long time friend Brian Kruse on being a mortician and funeral director. Brian talks about his farm experience and how his grandparents lesson...
Two old Roommates discuss the Answers to Life - with Special Guest Dr…
Send us a text Sam Fischer welcomes his "old" prep (egghead) school roommate to the podcast. Dr. John Puente is a Neurologist who doesn't exactly know if he even falls in the cowboy/egghead spectrum. They discuss many topics...