Episodes
*** 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...
How can I help? The Cowboy Mentor - with Special Guest Saul Soltero
Send us a text Saul Soltero grew up in southern Arizona. Along the way he was exposed to strict upbringing from loving parents, and his Uncle who was a Arizona State Senator. At age 8 he met Cesar Chavez. He went on to pla...
The Producer Weighs in- with Special Guest Chad Bishoff
Send us a text Sam Fischer's producer, Chad Bishoff, asks to come on the show and proceeds to challenge Sam on a few of his premises. They discuss what it takes to be qualified as a cowboy, and later the discussion turns to t...
The Wehrd West Chronicles "Is it About the Coyote?" with Special Gues…
Send us a text In the season 2 premiere Sam Fischer promotes past guest Vaughan Wehr Fischer as the real time corespondent for the podcast. Vaughan talks about the challenges of being a new ranch wife as she prepares meals fo...
The Egghead interviews the Cowboy - with Special Guest Jerry Kratochv…
Send us a text In the season 1 finale special guest Jerry Kratochvil interviews the host, Sam Fischer. They visit about the inspiration for the podcast, the difference between a cowboy and an egghead, and Sam's grandfather a...
J.B. (Aka Dad) - with Special Guests Charles and Andrew Ward
Send us a text Sam asks special guests and family friends Charles and Andrew Ward to set the record straight and share memories of his dad, J.B. Fischer. #Friends #JB #stories #cowboy #wildcardcowboy #loyalty #lists #retainin...
Pull the Rope: An Introduction to J.B. - with Special Guest Chad Ber…
Send us a text In this episode, Sam talks with his college roommate, Chad Berry. Chad tells the story of traveling from Lincoln to the Powder Horn Ranch over thirty years ago and meeting Sam's dad, J.B., for the first time. ...
Marrying into a Cowboy Family - with Special Guests Vaughan Wehr Fisc…
Send us a text In this episode Sam Fischer, who was born and raised on a Sandhills cattle ranch, chats with his cousin in law, Vaughan and brother-in-law Steve. Vaughan is a valley girl meets millennial from the big city, an...
The Egghead Mentored by a Cowboy - with Special Guest Jack McHenry
Send us a text This week Sam Fischer and his special guest and first cousin, Jack McHenry, go down memory lane and talk about their cowboy grandfather, Bill Fischer. They discuss cowboy speak vs egghead speak, and stories gro...
The Brave Cowgirl with an Egghead Solution - with Special Guest Brand…
Send us a text Sam welcomes as a guest the founder of the Kami K. Preston Hereditary Foundation, Brandi Preston. Brandi tells the heart tugging story of the loss of her mother to breast cancer at age 14, and how it changed h...
The CrossFit Cowgirl - with Special Guest Sheila Barden
Send us a text Sam welcomes 3 time CrossFit Games veteran Sheila Barden. They discuss injury, self confidence, mindset, competition, body image, bullying, role models, David Goggins, eating, Covid-19, fear of failure, tenni...
Are they a Cowboy or an Egghead?
Send us a text Sam Fischer welcomes special guest Jerry Kratochvil as they discuss well known figures in history, and analyze where they lay in the cowboy or egghead spectrum. #Reagan #Thatcher #Seinfeld #LarryDavid #Chambers...
Why aren't the Nebraska Cornhuskers cowboys anymore?
Send us a text Sam Fischer discusses his disagreement and direction of the Nebraska football team. #Huskers #HuskerNation #Nebraska football team #ScottFrost #JoJoDoman #MentalToughness #whathappened Support the show Thanks f...