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.

I spent 31 years as a national political operative, owned my own business and spent 13 years as a police officer.

My interesting life has lead me to the conclusion that the world is made up of cowboys and eggheads. I believe that we should have a few more cowboys than eggheads. Get ready, because you’re about to be pulled into the story of my life……

**** FINALE **** The Figures Don't Lie, But Liars Figure - with Special Guest John Ravenscroft
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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...
Cowboy Observations that Make You Think - with Special Guests Bri Siegert, Jillian Watts, and Brandi Preston.
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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 grow...
Out Just in Time: Inside the Drone Strike on the Iraq Embassy - with Special Guest Ben Collins
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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...
**SPECIAL REPEAT **  The Truman Show - with Special Guests Jeremy Aspen and Tom Becka
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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...
Pain is Optional - with Special Guest Brandon Day
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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 ...
**SPECIAL REPEAT ** I Would have Never Believed My Story if I didn't go Through It - with Special Guest Tiffani Zeleny
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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...