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Send us a textIn 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 Top 500 of CrossFit women athletes in the world.She discusses her nutrition background and how she became nutrition coach.The table of vulnerability gets turned when Sam and Bri discuss his struggles with nutrition.And they ultimately answer the question of why despite her b...

Send us a textBri 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 unstable and tragic background as a small child.In part 1 Sam and Bri walk through her childhood, and how some of those early dark and tragic events caused her to turn to addiction. She was in rehab for substance abuse by age 15.While rehab was a blessing in disguise, Bri relaps...

Send us a textLegendary 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 Tom Lewis reminisce about Coach Kane. They discuss:How his impact affected his players for many years after they played for him.How his presence and his teams commanded respect.How his teams did simple things, but did them to perfection.How other teams didn’t want to ...

Send us a textIn 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 otherwise know as Obamacare.On January 8, 2010 Senator Nelson got booed out of a restaurant in Omaha. While Nelson first denied the story, it picked up steam and changed over the next few days.Sam and his friend, Dr. Tom Lewis, were at the restaurant that night and tell ...

Send us a textCongressman 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 examines the early life of Congressman Bacon, and how lessons growing up help shape a distinguished career in the military.They discuss his farm chores, school at a early age, his pig tonsil story, and how his uncle was a positive role model that served him well later as a mil...

Send us a textSometimes 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.This is a lighthearted look at Sam and his most unlikeliest of friends.Jeff Betsworth is a happy, people pleasing, back slapping, successful entrepreneur and businessman. And while he doesn't think he is very interesting, this episode proves the very opposite.Support the ...

Send us a textAcela 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 leave the country; including the murder of a family member (in front of the family) by Raul Castro.This is a story of being brave in the face of fear of persecution or death; the virtues of freedom, and the cost that some pay to earn it.Support the showThanks for listenin...

Send us a textIn 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.And did you know that cows hate Cardi B?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 textIn 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 changes in the church, sin, gay marriage, where Catholics fall on the political spectrum, and the future of the Catholic Church with contemporary societal changes.#Q&A #Priest #Catholic #ChurchSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Con...

Send us a textSam 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 #Covid #mysteryoffaith #salvation #heaven #immortalsoul #ecclesiastes #thebrydsSupport 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 win...

Send us a textKyle 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 podium as an individual, team, and masters athlete.Sam and Kyle dive into what motivates Kyle, and how he is wired. They discuss their shared background in agriculture, Kyle's athletic background, and how Kyle discovered CrossFit.They visit about some contemporary issues of ...

Send us a textSam introduces his long time secret weapon, and the man behind the microphone, Bob Jump. www.bobjump.comBob is a professional voice talent whose voice has been featured in countless television and radio commercials. Many commercials are very memorable and even famous.Sam and Bob discuss the origins of the voice talent business, and Bob's career.Bob even does an impromptu dialogue between a cowboy and an egghead.Don't miss this fun episode.#voiceovertalent #voiceofamerica...

Send us a textHold 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 former police officers and give a law enforcement perspective on the some of the most difficult issues facing law enforcement in 2021. They provide two important changes that they recommend for law enforcement.If you are a current or retired police officer, or want a differen...

Send us a textIn 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 lessons helped him become a good mortician.They discuss Brian's experience as a funeral home attendant in high school, and going to mortuary school with fellow students who had never seen a deceased person. Sam also shares his memories of his grandfather and uncle who were mortic...

Send us a textSam 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 including the difference between cowboy and egghead patients, the pandemic, and they even throw in some war stories from being roommates in high school almost 40 years ago. During the discussion they both question what they perceive themselves to be,#cowboys #eggheads #me...

Send us a textSaul 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 play for legendary baseball coach Dave Bingham in college and spent 11 years with the San Diego Padres organization as a relief pitcher, coach and scout.Sam and Saul visit about Saul's own personal journey into politics, and their shared passion for mentoring and leadership.Th...

Send us a textSam 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 the aftermath of pandemic.Check out Chad's podcast Less than 2000.#podcast #funnypodcast #ranchers #cowgirls #covid #covid19Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat...

Send us a textIn 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 for branding while balancing her "real" job duties. She gives new meaning to gourmet themed lunches on the ranch. She talks about teaching her family Vaughn talk while she learns ranch talk. She explains the sh$t talking role she assumes during branding.Her report concludes...