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Send us a textSpecial 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.comSupport 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...

Send us a textIn 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 showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shi...

Send us a textAl & 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...

Send us a textIn 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 cowbo...

Send us a textIn this episode, Sam Fischer 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 i...

Send us a textIn 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 Cross...

Send us a textIn 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 differen...

Send us a textIn 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 ...

Send us a textBrad 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...

Send us a textIn 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 questionin...

Send us a textIn 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 controver...

Send us a textThe 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...

Send us a text**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 speci...

Send us a textSam 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: cow...

Send us a textTam 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 regar...

Send us a textThis 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...

Send us a textSam 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 h...

Send us a textAustin 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 st...

Send us a textMacy 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 ...

Send us a textSam 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....

Send us a textIn 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: cowboysnot...

Send us a textJesse 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 buildi...