Modern Cowboy

Join me and Amanda Kimes as we discuss what it takes to build a brand.
The Brand
With a dream to create THE JEAN that was missing from the western world, Matt and Amanda sourced every element of their production-finding the best team of cutters, sewers, and washers until their product was undeniably the best fit and quality.  They created a jean versatile enough to crossover from western to everyday wear, with a medium waist line for women that allowed high enough coverage while riding but low enough rise to mimic a fashionable street jean. Their men’s jean took on details that others had not considered, like a knife pocket and a more attractive back pocket placement.
Mission
We are the western wear leaders of quality in style, product and service.
Vision
We intend to bring Western back to its roots by creating fashionable jeans with a classic feel. We are leading the trend by taking our fashion industry background and blending it with our western roots to make western fashion current. We are where the fashion world meets the western world. We are western wear that transcends.
Value Proposition
Superior Fit. Classic style. Western Uncomplicated.
Western the way it was. Where jeans were a timeless staple and simplicity and durability made them the cowboy’s must- have.  Kimes Ranch has made function and fit a priority, making our classic jean a standout necessity for all cowboys and girls.  We provide the canvas for your unique western style.
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“The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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“Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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Kari DeCastro is a creator—be it through her work as the Marketing Coordinator for Yost Events the Designer of Western Runway, or other projects within her own company, Idlewild Creative—shaping the aesthetics of the Western world. A Colorado native and team roper with family roots running deep across the West, her inspirations come from the heart of Cowboy Culture with an impossible-to-match level of professionalism and innovation that shines through her work across any media she touches. When she’s not at her desk or turning steers, she’s exploring the mountains on a hike, catching up on episodes of Yellowstone, or helping in the branding pen—either at the end of a nylon or behind a camera.
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Idlewild Creative
Wicked West Designs
Show Music:
“The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon  Trent Willmon Music
“Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber
MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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Join me as I talk with the two Cowgirls of the 12 Contestants on the “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” premiering October 14th on INSP TV , Hosted by Trace Adkins.
J STORME JANNISE
Fourth-generation Texas cowboy, J Storme, wants to show the nation that women can do anything men can do. She grew up on her family’s cattle ranch and is determined to keep the tradition going by following in her grandfather’s footsteps. J Storme studied agriculture in college and competes in ranch rodeos with much success. J Storme now helps in the daily management her family’s ranch and the rebuilding of their operation after surviving devastating losses from hurricane Harvey. Small, but mighty, her grandma showed her how to stay tough in a male-dominated industry.
TARA POWERS
Growing up on a small farm in Iowa, Tara learned how to be a cowboy from her biggest inspiration, her father. Her work on a feedlot in Oklahoma with over 80,000 head of cattle allows her to do what she loves every single day: be the cowboy she was born to be. This former agriculture teacher’s motivation to appear on the show is to prove that women are just as much cowboys as men.
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Show Music:
“The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon  Trent Willmon Music
“Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber
MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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Join me for a great conversation with American Idol sensation Austin Michael.
“I’m a sixteen year old country boy from Van Alstyne, Texas. I’m a roper, rider, and American Idol-er! I love hunting, fishing, country music, and people!”
Sitting on top of Luke Bryan’s shoulders with his trusty cowboy rope 15 year old Austin Michael didn’t just rope Katy Perry and the full American Idol Production team that day, but all of us who have watched! Whats not to love about one of Country musics newest and youngest stars? With his Long blonde hair and voice as strong as fully blown Chevy 454 its no surprise that he has been invited to the season finale of American Idol. His debut single is set to hit all platforms in late May along with his first Music Video titled “Country Cred”. Saddle Up for the Austin Michael stampede!
Be sure and listen to the end of the Podcast to hear Austins song “Country Cred”
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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A sixth generation Coloradan, Duke Beardsley has been painting the American West for as long as he can remember. Formally trained at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Duke with his family now lives and works in Denver. Duke’s work has been featured in numerous local and national publications. In 2007 Duke’s work was featured in Out West; The Great American Landscape, an exhibition of Contemporary American Western Art that traveled throughout China. In 2008 Duke was the select artist for the Colorado Governor’s Art Award and was the 2011 Golden, CO Foothills Art Center Artist of The Year. He was the 2011 recipient of the William Weiss Purchase Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale in Cody, WY and in 2012 he was selected to paint the 2013 Calgary Stampede commemorative poster. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions including the 2019 inaugural exhibition Masterworks of the West at the Calgary Stampede, The Coors Western Art Show, the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, the Masters of the American West Exhibition, and The Colorado Governor’s Invitational Art Show; and is included in many notable private and public collections worldwide including the Denver Art Museum, The Booth Museum of Western Art, the Whitney Collection of Western American Art and the Forbes Collection. He is represented by Altamira Fine Art, Jackson, WY and Scottsdale, AZ. Visit
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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I had a great conversation with Bobby “The Jet” Rodriguez who started mutton bustin’ at age 3. He was taken in by his Grandmother at age 6 and stopped all rodeo activities at that time.
⁣⁣⁣Bobby is a product of the south-side of Tucson, Arizona and started working out when he was in the 7th grade with his youth football coach. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 2007 where he was a standout multi-sport athlete. Bobby was coached by some of Arizona’s most legendary coaches during his prep years. Coaches like Bobby DeBerry (Wrestling), Richard Sanchez (Football) and his staff.
In 2003, Coach Sanchez took Bobby under his wing, picking Bobby up for school every day for the next 4 years, teaching him how to be a leader in all aspects of life. While at Sunnyside, Bobby earned the nickname “The Jet” for his speed on the football field that helped Sunnyside during their State Championship runs. Bobby went on to play football at the collegiate level and graduated from The University of Arizona from the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
After earning his degree from UA in 2012, Bobby moved to Brazil and began training people on the beach which ignited Bobby’s passion for coaching and helping others through sports & fitness. During this time he studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts. He won many bouts in various divisions and in 2015 Bobby represented the US and won the bronze medal at 168 lbs at the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) World Championship. In 2016, having moved back to Tucson, Bobby started Jet Multi-Sport Training.⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Bobby currently rides bulls professionally and competes in the PBR (Professional Bull Riders). Bobby has ridden the top bulls against the top cowboys from around the world in 3 different countries, having competed in the US, Mexico and Brazil. Bobby is fluent in 3 languages including English, Spanish & Portuguese. Bobby loves adrenaline, traveling, competing and the camaraderie aspect of professional rodeo. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣Bobby has played and competed at the highest levels of sports, therefore, he understands what it takes to prepare the mind and body to perform at the highest level. Bobby’s disciplined life consists of a balanced lifestyle of nutrition and living a drug & alcohol free life.
Having trained athletes from youth, high school, NCAA, and professional sports, Bobby guarantees that anyone who trains with him will enhance their mental game and overall skill set as an athlete. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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Join me as I talk with AJ Lutz, Bull Fighter, Team Roper, Board of Director Incentive Team Roping GCPRA and Modern Cowboy…
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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Cord McCoy has competed at the highest level in Rodeo in the PRCA & PBR and made it to the Finals in both. Cord is a Christian, Cowboy, Husband, Dad, 3X Amazing Race Competitor and Public Speaker. He lives with his Wife & Daughter in Lane Oklahoma where they raise bucking bulls and horses. Join me as we take a look into the inspiring and exciting life of this Modern Cowboy.
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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Buster Frierson, I’m sure, is rough, tough & hard to bluff but, he will put you at ease the minute you talk with him. Buster sets an example & defines everything we imagine a Cowboy should be. Join me as I shoot the breeze about living the Cowboy life many dream of with this bigger than life Modern Cowboy.
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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Join me as I visit with “Modern Cowgirl” Jenna Smeenk. Professional Barrel Racer, Former Miss Rodeo Florida, Air Force Veteran, Owner of Knotty Halters, Podcast Host and Aspiring Author. Jenna was raised on her Families 10,000 acre Buffalo Ranch in Bell Fourche South Dakota and has a most interesting story …
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Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon
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MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
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