Cowboys not Eggheads
Welcome to Cowboys not Eggheads where I visit with guests about topics like loyalty, honesty, authenticity, courage, integrity and resilience.
I come from a cowboy raised and egghead educated background. I’ve saddled and rode a horse, been on multiple cattle drives, fed cattle in 40 below temperatures, worked cattle in a corral, put up hay in 100 degree temperatures, fixed fence …. you name it …
I attended high school at a prestigious private school. I got a College degree.
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April 28, 2026
**** FINALE **** The Figures Don't Lie, But Liars Figure - with Special Guest John Ravenscroft
Send us Fan Mail This interview with our first cowboy, John Ravenscroft, explores the history, values, and realities of being a cowboy in the American Sandhills. From family legacy and land stewardship to modern ranching techniques and cowboy ethics, discover what truly defines a cowboy today. Topics Discussed: Family history in the SandhillsLand stewardship and ranching evolutionCowboy ethics and values Support the show Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and...
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April 21, 2026
Cowboy Observations that Make You Think - with Special Guests Bri Siegert, Jillian Watts, and Brandi Preston.
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging interview, Sam Fischer hosts a lively discussion with Jillian Watts, Brandi Preston (Muhle), and Bri Siegert, exploring themes of mindset, authenticity, hope, manifestation, and personal growth. The conversation offers practical insights and personal stories that inspire listeners to reflect on their own journeys and embrace change. Support the show Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us kn
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April 14, 2026
Out Just in Time: Inside the Drone Strike on the Iraq Embassy - with Special Guest Ben Collins
Send us Fan Mail In this candid interview, a former contractor shares insights on Middle East security, drone attacks, U.S. foreign policy, and the importance of perspective and critical thinking in understanding global conflicts. Topics discussed: U.S. embassy in Iraq and security measuresDrone attack incident and implicationsGeopolitical tensions in the Middle EastThe role of intelligence and misinformationThe importance of perspective and critical thinking in understanding conflicts...
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April 7, 2026
**SPECIAL REPEAT ** The Truman Show - with Special Guests Jeremy Aspen and Tom Becka
Send us Fan Mail The Truman Show (Re-Release) — Fear, Truth, and the World We Think We’re Living In What if the world you’re living in… isn’t as real as you think? In this re-release of one of the most thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on Cowboys Not Eggheads, we use The Truman Show as a jumping-off point to wrestle with something much bigger: fear, truth, media, and the uncomfortable question of whether we’re actually seeking reality—or just comfort. This wasn’t a scripted episode. N...
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March 31, 2026
Pain is Optional - with Special Guest Brandon Day
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brandon Day shares his transformative journey from a championship athlete to a high-performance coach specializing in applied neuroscience and flow state training. Discover how understanding pain, the nervous system, and flow can unlock new levels of physical and mental performance. Support the show Thanks 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
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March 25, 2026
**SPECIAL REPEAT ** I Would have Never Believed My Story if I didn't go Through It - with Special Guest Tiffani Zeleny
Send us Fan Mail This special repeat episode from 2023 is about resilience, faith, and an unbelievable medical battle that turned a mother's life upside down. One of our longest and most popular episodes, you won't want to miss it! Sam sits down with Tiffani Zeleni, a fellow gym member whose story sounds almost impossible—except she lived every minute of it. What started as what seemed like a simple case of pink eye quickly turned into a rare and devastating diagnosis: Acanthamoeb...