Cowboys not Eggheads

Sam Fischer
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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 politic 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…… 

  1. 1d ago

    Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 3: Inside Kane's Program

    Send us Fan Mail Chapter Three: Inside Kane’s Program There was no gradual introduction to Jim “Killer” Kane’s football program. You entered it, and the program began measuring you. In Chapter Three of Killer Kane, Sam Fischer steps inside a system built on discipline, repetition, physical force and unquestioned authority. Kane teaches every assignment, demonstrates every block and demands that his players execute the same plays again and again until they are correct. The opponent may know what is coming. Kane’s philosophy is that they should still be powerless to stop it. For the starters, trust is demonstrated through playing time. For the reserves, Kane’s judgment is harder to read. A position in a drill, the absence of an insult or a rare word of approval can become evidence that a player still has a chance. In a world where praise is scarce, even the smallest acknowledgment carries enormous value. Through punishing practices, memorable collisions, wind sprints and years spent waiting for an opportunity, Sam proves that he can survive Kane’s program. But survival is no longer enough. The question becomes whether Kane will ever decide that he is useful enough to play. 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 cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

  2. 6d ago

    Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 2: Before Kane

    Send us Fan Mail Chapter Two: Before Kane Jim “Killer” Kane did not create toughness in Sam Fischer from nothing. Long before Sam arrived at Mount Michael, life on his family’s ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills had already taught him the basic rules: finish the job, keep your word and do not stop simply because you are tired or uncomfortable. His parents—especially his father—poured the foundation. Kane would later reinforce it until those lessons became inseparable from the man Sam became. In Chapter Two of Killer Kane, Sam leaves the ranch for Mount Michael Benedictine High School, a Catholic boarding school 310 miles from home. It is a world of monks, schedules, homesickness, hidden televisions and small rebellions—an institution that demands young boys adjust, endure and finish. Then there is Kane: physically imposing, emotionally inaccessible and unquestionably in command. He controls the practices, calls the plays, decides who belongs and reveals almost nothing about the man behind the coach. Before Sam can earn a place on Kane’s football field, he must first learn how to survive Kane’s world. 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 cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

  3. Jul 28

    Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 1: The Library

    Send us Fan Mail Chapter One: The Library Nearly forty years after his final football season, Sam Fischer stands alone at the grave of legendary Mount Michael coach Jim “Killer” Kane. He has come prepared to confront the man who promised to find him a place to play—and never did. But the confrontation does not unfold as expected. Instead of leaving with an accusation, Sam finds himself examining the moment he stopped fighting for his own opportunity. In the opening chapter of Killer Kane, he introduces a coach who demanded toughness, discipline and loyalty while revealing almost nothing about himself—or what he truly thought of the young men who played for him. When someone dies, it is said that a library burns. With Kane, the library had always been locked. This is the beginning of a deeply personal search for answers about ambition, resentment, responsibility and why the judgment of one high school football coach can still matter nearly four decades later. 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 cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

  4. Apr 29

    **** 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 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)

  5. Apr 22

    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 know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

  6. Apr 15

    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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cowboys, Not Eggheads 00:51 Ben Collins' Return from Iraq 02:41 Life Inside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq 05:27 Drone Attack Experience 10:43 The Aftermath of the Drone Attack 14:28 Security and Safety in Iraq 19:11 Traveling from Iraq to Jordan 22:36 Jordan: A Complex Ally 27:32 The U.S. and Israel: Strategic Alliances 32:13 Military Engagement: A Necessary Evil? 47:30 Resilience and Preparedness: America's Strengths 53:38 Cultural Perspectives: Understanding Global Dynamics 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 cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

  7. Apr 8

    **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. No outline. No guardrails. Just three guys—Sam, Jeremy Aspen, and Tom Becka—pushing on ideas, challenging each other, and following the conversation wherever it led. And that’s exactly what makes it worth revisiting. We get into:  Why fear can both protect you and control you  Whether “your truth” is real—or just your perspective  How media and culture shape what we believe is reality  The difference between cowboys and eggheads—and why you might need both  And ultimately… who you trust when it actually matters This episode didn’t blow up the first time around—but not every conversation is built for the masses. Some are built for people willing to think a little deeper. So here it is again. At some point, like Truman, you have to decide: Are you staying where it’s comfortable… or stepping into the unknown? Hope isn't a strategy!  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 cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

  8. Apr 1

    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 cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

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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 politic 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…… 

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  • Creator
    Sam Fischer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Cowboys not Eggheads
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