Musical Miles Podcast

Byron Duffin
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Music Interviews
  • Updated Weekly

Sharing our love of live music, from dive bars, festivals to stadium events. One on one interviews with the artists, song writers and venues, one mile at a time!

  1. 2d ago

    Ryan Klein | The Man Behind the Music — Songwriter, Manager & Promoter

    Send us Fan Mail Ryan Klein has built a career in independent country music by understanding the business from both sides of the stage. A songwriter, musician, artist manager, and promoter, Klein has been closely connected with The Lowdown Drifters, first as a guitarist and songwriter and later helping guide the band's career through Gold Towne Music. His songwriting credits include “Give Up On the Dream,” recorded by The Lowdown Drifters with Dalton Domino, as well as “The Ballad of the Reef Shadow.” As the owner of Gold Towne Music, Klein has expanded his role from making music to developing and managing artists. His management work includes The Lowdown Drifters and singer-songwriter Kellen Smith, giving him firsthand experience in the challenges of building careers in today's independent country and Americana landscape. Klein is also one of the driving forces behind Dusty Vaquero Days in Gillette, Wyoming. Working alongside cowboy, filmmaker, and Dusty Vaquero founder J.B. Zielke, Klein helped create a festival centered on artists with genuine connections to ranching, agriculture, Western culture, and the cowboy way of life. The event brings together regional and national performers while keeping authentic storytelling and independent music at its core. Ryan Klein represents the increasingly important independent side of the music industry—someone who has written the songs, played the shows, traveled the miles, managed the artists, and helped create the stages for others to perform on. His perspective offers a unique look behind the curtain at what it really takes to build an artist's career, promote live music, and keep authentic country and Western music moving forward. 🎵 In This Episode: • Ryan Klein interview • Event Promoter • Dusty Vaquero Days • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #ryanklein, #dustyvaquerodays  #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  2. 5d ago

    Richard Inman | The Canadian Troubadour Keeping Real Country Music Alive

    Send us Fan Mail Richard Inman is a Canadian country and folk singer-songwriter whose deep baritone voice, understated guitar work, and unvarnished storytelling have earned him a devoted following throughout Canada and beyond. Raised in southeastern Manitoba and shaped by time spent on the Canadian prairies, Inman writes songs about ordinary people, hard miles, heartache, home, and the landscapes that surround them. Country music was part of Inman’s life from an early age. He grew up hearing artists such as Johnny Cash and George Jones, eventually beginning to write his own songs as a teenager. Those traditional influences remain evident in a style that favors honest lyrics and memorable stories over polished trends. Inman has built his reputation the old-fashioned way: one song, one stage and thousands of miles at a time. His touring has taken him from intimate prairie bars to festivals and international performances in countries including Denmark and Germany. His years of relentless touring and a residency at Winnipeg's celebrated Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club helped establish him as an important voice in the Canadian country and roots scene. His catalog includes releases such as 30 Days, Richard Inman, Hasta La Vista, Come Back Through, Inman, and more recent songs including “Lethbridge County Blue,” “Gone,” and 2025's “Hell Of A Daydream.” His 2022 album Come Back Through was recorded in Manitoba and Alberta, with Inman handling vocals, acoustic guitar and drums and co-producing the project with Kevin Peters. What makes Richard Inman especially suited for the Musical Miles Podcast is the authenticity behind the music. He's a road-tested troubadour whose songs feel lived rather than manufactured—music rooted in country tradition, prairie life and the experiences of the people he's encountered along the way. In this episode, Byron Duffin sits down with Richard Inman for a conversation about songwriting, life on the road, the experiences behind his music, and the kind of authentic country storytelling that continues to connect with listeners on both sides of the Canadian border. Richard Inman doesn't just sing country songs—he tells the stories of the people and places encountered along the road. More About Richard Inman: Instagram: https://share.google/E2pegNAePy2bA8Z37 Bandcamp: https://share.google/DUYA8MmBmDW0nlGC6 Spotify: https://share.google/IwZrfnL2jPbu6H9zw 🎵 In This Episode: • Richard Inman interview • Canadian Troubador • Dusty Vaquero Days • Songwriter MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #richardinman, #canadiantroubador, #dustyvaquerodays  #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  3. Aug 12

    Leah Sawyer | Champion Fiddler Keeping Western Music Alive | Musical Miles Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Leah Sawyer is a singer, songwriter, and accomplished fiddler whose music is deeply rooted in Western Swing, traditional country, bluegrass, and Texas fiddle music. Raised in a musical family, Leah began fiddling and singing at an early age and grew up performing with Simple Gifts, the Sawyer Family Band, laying the foundation for a career built around traditional American music. Leah's talents as a fiddler quickly earned recognition on the competition circuit. She became a Junior World Fiddling Champion and National Twin Fiddle Champion, while also competing successfully in Texas fiddle contests, including a first-place finish in the Freshman Division at the Texas State Championship Fiddler's Frolics. Her musical journey eventually took her to Nashville, where she spent time developing her craft and working as a professional musician in one of the country's most competitive music communities. That experience broadened her musical range while allowing her to perform alongside and work with accomplished artists and musicians across country, Western, Western Swing, and bluegrass. Today, Leah resides in Colorado, where she continues to perform, write, and carry forward the traditions that have shaped her musical life. Her versatility on fiddle, vocals, guitar, and harmony has allowed her to work with artists including Michael Martin Murphey, Red Steagall, Mary Sarah, and Kylie Frey, as well as groups such as The Western Flyers and Dave Alexander's Big Texas Swing Band. More than simply a gifted instrumentalist, Leah is a singer and songwriter in her own right. Her original music reflects her appreciation for cowboy culture, Western Swing, traditional country, and the musicians who built those genres, while bringing her own generation's perspective to the music. In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, we sit down with Leah Sawyer to talk about her musical beginnings, becoming a champion fiddler, her experiences in Nashville, life and music in Colorado, songwriting, and what it means to help keep the traditions of Western and roots music alive. Singer. Songwriter. Fiddle Player. Leah Sawyer is helping carry the sound of the American West into the next generation. More About Leah Sawyer:  Website: https://share.google/KxUvV7wl4qgQPfYDV Instagram: https://share.google/0H7zhkkSyqbWr1r2V Facebook: https://share.google/fJ7pfEOLLOCXqbu2r Apple Music: https://share.google/3INCbWpIfOmJqt7G6 🎵 In This Episode: • Leah Sawyer interview • Touring with Michael Martin Murphy • Dusty Vaquero Days • Award Winning Fiddle Player MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #leahsawyer, #fiddleplayer #championfiddleplayer #michaelmartinmurphy, #dustyvaquerodays  #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  4. Aug 10

    Carin Mari on Touring with Michael Martin Murphey | Musical Miles Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Award-winning Colorado singer-songwriter Carin Mari has built a career on authentic storytelling, exceptional musicianship, and a deep love for the American West. Inspired by the mountains where she was born and raised, Carin's journey into country music began when longtime friend and mentor Michael Martin Murphey encouraged her to learn the classic "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart." That moment sparked a lifelong passion that has led to a remarkable career as both a recording artist and touring musician. Over the years, Carin has earned numerous accolades, including 2009 NACMA Entertainer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Female Vocalist and Female Entertainer of the Year honors from South Plains College, and an impressive eight Colorado Country Music Awards. In 2010, she won the Texaco Country Showdown Southwest Regional Championship, earning the opportunity to perform one of her original songs on the legendary stage of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, where she finished as the national runner-up. Carin first toured with her brothers as Carin Mari & Pony Express, releasing five albums and building a loyal fan base throughout the Western and country music communities. She later launched a successful solo career, recording acclaimed albums including Miles Per Hour, Rambling Daughter, Queen of the Mountains, and Home, showcasing her growth as both a songwriter and performer. Beyond her solo career, Carin serves as the lead guitarist in Michael Martin Murphey's Rio Grande Band, performing alongside one of Western music's most influential artists. She was also featured as a guest vocalist on Murphey's acclaimed album Tall Grass and Cool Water, singing the closing duet "Springtime in the Rockies," a performance praised for its warmth and authenticity. She has also shared the stage with artists such as Clint Black, continuing to establish herself as one of today's leading voices in Western and traditional country music. In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, Carin Mari shares the stories behind her music, the lessons she's learned performing alongside Michael Martin Murphey, and her passion for preserving the traditions of Western music while continuing to write songs that connect with audiences across generations. It's an inspiring conversation with an artist whose talent, humility, and dedication have made her one of the most respected singer-songwriters in the Western music community. More About Carin Mari:  Website: https://share.google/qtsycxV7eszrwh0h7 Facebook: https://share.google/at2NSAVFiMvrL1wVk Instagram: https://share.google/2ab4tygQwIG6PjXsW Spotify: https://share.google/Ra1IWxjr9gPFItctv 🎵 In This Episode: • Carin Mari interview • Touring with Michael Martin Murphy • Dusty Vaquero Days • Award Winning Artist MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #carinmari, #michaelmartinmurphy, #dustyvaquerodays  #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  5. Aug 7

    Zach Aaron | The Cowboy Songwriter You Need to Know

    Send us Fan Mail Zach Aaron is the kind of songwriter whose music can only come from a life that's been lived. Hailing from Cleveland, Texas, Aaron is a singer-songwriter whose authentic blend of Texas country, folk, and Americana is rooted in hard work, real experiences, and timeless storytelling. His weathered voice, intricate finger-picked guitar style, and deeply personal lyrics have earned him a growing reputation as one of the most compelling independent artists on the Texas music scene. Before dedicating himself fully to music, Aaron served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter aircraft mechanic. Today, when he's not writing songs or touring, he works as a horseshoer, and has competed in the Texas amateur rodeo circuit as a saddle bronc rider—experiences that give his songs a level of authenticity few artists can match. His music reflects the grit, sacrifice, and beauty of rural America, drawing inspiration from legends like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Doc Watson, Willie Nelson, and Justin Townes Earle. Over the years, Zach has released four studio albums while building a loyal following through relentless touring and unforgettable live performances. His songs—including fan favorites like "Arizona Cowboy," "Lubbock," "Animal of Burden," and "Southeast Texas Trinity River Bottom Blues"—capture the spirit of the American West with honesty, heart, and poetic craftsmanship. In 2026, he added the live album Live Across the Tracks to his growing catalog, further showcasing the raw emotion and musicianship that define his performances. In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, Zach Aaron shares the stories behind his songs, the lessons learned from life on the road, rodeo arenas, and blue-collar work, and why authentic storytelling still matters in today's music. It's a conversation filled with memorable songs, hard-earned wisdom, and the unmistakable voice of an artist who writes exactly what he lives. More About Zach Aaron: Website: https://share.google/YUsCQMoHdxPMju0ca Facebook: https://share.google/aJ8afQQT8NviCPFw4 Instagram: https://share.google/t4xGGsIcj2zo36DfO Spotify: https://share.google/NlzN59jtWD50GNG52 🎵 In This Episode: • Zach Aaron interview • Texas Songwriter • Dusty Vaquero Days • Rodeo Cowboy Life MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #zachaaron, #texassongwriter, #dustyvaquerodays, #texascowboy, #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  6. Aug 5

    Ross Cooper | PRCA Cowboy to Nashville Songwriter | Musical Miles Podcast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Send us Fan Mail Ross Cooper is a West Texas-born singer-songwriter, storyteller, and second-generation rodeo cowboy whose music bridges authentic cowboy culture with Texas country, Americana, and the songwriting traditions of the Lone Star State. Raised around Lubbock, Cooper grew up balancing a love of horses with a love of songs, eventually earning a college rodeo scholarship and competing in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) before trading the rodeo arena for a life devoted to music. Influenced by legendary Texas storytellers including Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Robert Earl Keen, and Joe Ely, Cooper developed a songwriting style rooted in real experiences—the road, relationships, family, West Texas, and the cowboy life he actually lived. After moving to Nashville, he established himself not only as a recording and touring artist but as a respected songwriter whose songs have been recorded by artists including Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and William Clark Green. Albums including I Rode the Wild Horses, Chasing Old Highs, and Lightning Heart have showcased Cooper's ability to combine traditional Western imagery with contemporary country and Americana storytelling. More recently, he released Live From Hotel Turkey, capturing his songs in an intimate setting at the historic Hotel Turkey in Turkey, Texas—a place that has become closely connected to his music. At the heart of Ross Cooper's music is something increasingly rare: authenticity. He isn't simply writing songs about cowboys from the outside—he's writing about a world he knows firsthand. His music carries the grit of the rodeo, the wide-open landscape of West Texas, and the emotional honesty of a songwriter determined to tell stories that mean something. More About Ross Cooper: Website: https://share.google/oxRdZCViwpDoZPlvh Facebook: https://share.google/XyOwO0iCW4U90TyAf Instagram: https://share.google/VENTFZIVjruyEAehL Spotify: https://share.google/SX786yZbwEyFcnK9h 🎵 In This Episode: • Ross Cooper interview • Nashville Songwriter • Dusty Vaquero Days • Rodeo Cowboy Life MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #rosscooper, #nashvillesongwriter, #dustyvaquerodays, #westtexascowboy, #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  7. Aug 3

    Danielle Bennett-Chavers Remembers Her Dad | Personal Stories of Pinto Bennett

    Send us Fan Mail Step back into the rich history of Western music as Danielle Bennett-Chavers, daughter of legendary cowboy entertainer Pinto Bennett, joins the Musical Miles Podcast for a heartfelt conversation recorded during the famous Motel Cowboys Reunion in Boise, Idaho. Surrounded by the musicians and lifelong friends who helped shape Pinto's remarkable career, Danielle shares personal stories that reveal the man behind the legend and the family legacy he left behind. From growing up immersed in cowboy music and Western traditions to preserving her father's influence on today's artists, Danielle offers a unique perspective on one of the Northwest's most beloved musical pioneers. This episode explores Pinto Bennett's lasting impact on Western swing, cowboy culture, and the close-knit community that continues to celebrate his music at the annual Motel Cowboys Reunion. Whether you're a longtime fan of Pinto Bennett, a lover of Western music, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the legends, this is a moving conversation about family, friendship, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the American West. Recorded on location during the legendary Motel Cowboys Reunion in Boise, Idaho, this episode is a tribute to the music, memories, and people who continue to keep Pinto Bennett's legacy alive. 🎵 In This Episode: • Danielle Bennett-Chavers interview • Stories about Pinto Bennett • Famous Motel Cowboy Reunion • Songwriter Interview MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #daniellebennett-chavers, #guitarplayer, #indiecountrymusic, #indieartist , #PintoBennett, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

  8. Jul 31

    JB Zielke | The Lost Cowboy and his Incredible Journey Across Six Continents

    Send us Fan Mail JB Zielke is a modern-day cowboy, adventurer, award-winning author, and storyteller whose relentless pursuit of authentic cowboy culture has taken him farther than almost anyone alive. Raised on horseback in the mountains of Colorado and the high plains of Wyoming, Zielke followed his passion for ranching and rodeo despite having no agricultural background, turning an early love for the cowboy way of life into an extraordinary global journey. Known around the world as "The Lost Cowboy," JB has cowboyed on six continents, working alongside ranchers and stockmen in places as diverse as Australia, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, and Mongolia. His adventures have included breaking wild horses, gathering cattle in the Australian Outback, working with South American gauchos, surviving cartel violence in Mexico, and even riding reindeer with the Tsaatan people of Mongolia—one of the last cultures on Earth to use reindeer as their primary mode of transportation. His bestselling memoir, The Lost Cowboy, chronicles these unforgettable experiences while highlighting the shared values of hard work, grit, horsemanship, and stewardship that unite cowboys across the globe. The book earned two prestigious Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, one of the highest honors in Western literature, recognizing both its compelling storytelling and contribution to preserving Western heritage. Today, JB continues to celebrate the Western way of life through his Dusty Vaquero project, documenting the craftsmen, ranchers, horsemen, poets, musicians, and everyday cowboys who keep Western traditions alive. Whether he's helping on a ranch, speaking at Western events, or sharing stories from the trail, Zielke remains committed to preserving a culture built on integrity, resilience, and adventure. On this episode of Musical Miles Podcast, JB Zielke shares incredible stories from a life spent chasing adventure around the world, the lessons he learned from cowboys on six continents, the inspiration behind The Lost Cowboy, and why the Western way of life still matters more than ever. More About JB Zielke: 🎵 In This Episode: • JB Zielke interview • The Lost Cowboy ~ Book • Dusty Vaquero Days • Cowboy Continent Hopper MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST: Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7 Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2 Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Byron Duffin musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com 208-690-1426 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426 musicalmilespodcast@gmail.com #jbzielke, #thelostcowboy, #worldtravelingcowboy, #dustyvaquerodays  #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview, Support the show TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast

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Sharing our love of live music, from dive bars, festivals to stadium events. One on one interviews with the artists, song writers and venues, one mile at a time!

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  • Creator
    Byron Duffin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Musical Miles Podcast
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