Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast

Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast

An Audio History of Cowboys, the masculine icon of independence and boldness that formed the backbone of the American West.

  1. 05/15/2025

    Side Trail #2 - The Goodnight Trail by Ralph Compton - Book Review

    In this Side Trail, Andy presents a review of the book The Goodnight Trail by Ralph Compton, the first book in the Trail Drive series. Learn more about the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠thecowboypodcast.com

    11 min
  2. Side Trail #1 - The Way West (1967) Film Review

    03/27/2025

    Side Trail #1 - The Way West (1967) Film Review

    Welcome to our first Side Trail episode, where just one of the Real Grit hosts presents a quick episode covering something on their mind. Today listen in to Andy giving his review of the 1967 film "The Way West" starring Kirk Douglas, Richard Widmark and Robert Mitchum. Learn more about the podcast at ⁠⁠thecowboypodcast.com

    16 min

  3. 03/24/2025

    2025 Show Update

    We're back and we're loading up the chuckwagon with some great shows coming this year. After a huge lapse in time of recording episodes, we give you a preview of what we're working on and tell you where we've been. Learn more about the podcast at ⁠thecowboypodcast.com

    8 min
  4. Episode 12 - John Wayne

    10/10/2023

    Episode 12 - John Wayne

    It's all things Duke in this episode of Real Grit. We examine the career of actor John Wayne and his immense impact on how cowboys are viewed in popular culture around the world. Learn more about the podcast at thecowboypodcast.com Support the show by buying us a cowboy coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/cowboypodcast

    43 min

  5. 09/15/2023

    Show Update Fall 2023

    It's been a busy summer, but we're getting ready to get back in the saddle with new episodes this fall. Show producer and co-host Camon gives you a short update on what's going on and what to expect in the future. Learn more about the podcast at thecowboypodcast.com Support the show by buying us a cowboy coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/cowboypodcast

    1 min

  6. 05/04/2023

    Episode 11 - Cowboys and The Civil War

    The American Civil War preceded the main era of the cowboys, but the impact of that war had a huge impact upon them. Join us as we discuss how the war affected the cattle industry of Texas, how southern prisoners of war joined the Union Army out west, and how many cowboys were war veterans. Learn more about the podcast at thecowboypodcast.com Support the show by buying us a cowboy coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/cowboypodcast

    36 min

  7. 03/24/2023

    Episode 10 - Custer

    Saddle up and take a ride with us as we discuss that famous cavalry officer George Armstrong Custer. Listen in as we delve into his colorful career, demystify his legacy, and discover how he could be considered the first popular "cowboy". Learn more about the podcast at thecowboypodcast.com Support the show by buying us a cowboy coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/cowboypodcast

    49 min
  8. Episode 9 - Yellowstone...and not the National Park

    03/11/2023

    Episode 9 - Yellowstone...and not the National Park

    "Yellowstone" is all the rage these days.  In this episode we talk about why Yellowstone has continued to grow in popularity and how it is spawning a resurgence in the western genre. Learn more about the podcast at thecowboypodcast.com Support the show by buying us a cowboy coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/cowboypodcast

    33 min
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An Audio History of Cowboys, the masculine icon of independence and boldness that formed the backbone of the American West.

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  • Creator
    Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast
  • Show Website
    Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast

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