Modern Cowboy

The Cowboy is an iconic figure that represents a culture of freedom, courage, toughness, & individualism. Join Dan Hillenbrand as he explores why we are so captivated by the Cowboy in everything from folklore, movies, ranching, music, and rodeo to business & fashion.

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Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

Had so much fun on the Podcast with Chris Elise... You can't help but love Chris, natural cool & style, he is a humble guy with a passion for life. I'm looking forward to recording a follow up Episode with Chris to learn even more about him & his amazing life style.Resources:@froyourmindhttps://pbr.com/news/2020/12/shooting-pbr-and-discovering-america/https://lucchese.com/blogs/the-last-word/chris-elise-a-lucchese-fanaticShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Thursday May 12, 2022

Had a great time on the Podcasts with Coy Melancon, a working ranch Cowboy & Contestant on INSP's Ultimate Cowboy Showdown...When a renowned cowboy like Cash Myers tells you that you have what it takes at the tender age of 12, as he did to Coy Melancon, you don’t quit. Using the life-changing encouragement as a driving force for success, Coy dedicated his life to being the best cowboy he could be. As a competitive roper, this Texas native has taken home over 35 buckles and cash prizes totaling $200,000. Learning the art of the cowboy way took him on adventures through rural Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. These days, Coy bounces back and forth between 20 different ranches lending a hand as a dayworker.Resources:@coymelancon@cowboyshowdownhttps://www.insp.com/Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Wednesday May 11, 2022

It was an honor to have Chief Deputy Thomas on the Podcast. Matt has dedicated his life to serve and protect and has done so with the utmost professionalism and dignity.Matthew Thomas is an Arizona native, who has lived in Pinal County since 1987 and has been employed with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office since 1993. Matt started his career with PCSO in Detention, moving into a Deputy position in 1994, and has promoted through the ranks to the position of Chief Deputy.Chief Thomas’ assignments have included being a Deputy assigned to Patrol, the Traffic Unit and as a Detective in the Narcotics unit. In 2001, Chief Thomas was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and as a Sergeant he supervised patrol squads, and held assignments as the Training Sergeant, Narcotics Task Force Sergeant, and Traffic Unit Sergeant. In 2009, Chief Thomas became the first Motor Sergeant for the first Motor squad in PCSO history. In December 2010, Chief Thomas promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and as a Lieutenant, Chief Thomas has held command of the Pinal Regional SWAT Team, the West Desert Task Force, Property Crimes, Persons Crimes, the Crime Scene Technicians, the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force, Pinal County Anti-Smuggling Unit, and as the Regional Commander for the San Tan Valley region, which is the highest populated and unincorporated area of Pinal County with approximately 95,000 residents. Chief Thomas was also member of the Pinal Regional SWAT Team from 1997 to 2014 and 2016 until his promotion to Chief Deputy.In addition to his normal duties, Chief Thomas has been an adjunct instructor and acted as a Recruit Training Officer at the Regional Police Academy in Pinal County, and was also assigned as Interim Director of this same Police Academy in 2005/2006. Chief Thomas was a member of the AZPOST Ethics Committee, holds numerous Instructor Certifications for Law Enforcement courses, is a graduate of the Leadership In Police Organizations developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 261st session. Additionally, Chief Thomas was the Eastern Regional Director for the Arizona Tactical Officer's Association from 2011 to 2013, and the Vice-President from 2013 to 2017. Chief Thomas has instructed law enforcement around the U.S. in the area of border related issues and Mexican cartels, speaking and teaching on these subjects for organizations such as the National Rifle Association and the National Tactical Officer’s Association.As Chief Deputy for PCSO, Thomas is 2nd in command of the Sheriff’s Office consisting of 233 sworn staff, 207 Detention staff, and 234 civilian support staff and volunteers in a county that is 5,400 square miles with a population of approximately 500,000. Chief Thomas manages an overall budget for the Sheriff’s Office of $47.1 million dollars, oversees all PCSO operations for sworn Deputies, Detention and Civilian staff and acts as the Sheriff’s Senior Executive Officer.Resources:@deputy_onetimehttps://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Sheriff/AboutPCSO/Pages/Chief.aspxhttps://point27.org/Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Sunday May 08, 2022

Had a great time catching up with Chris on the Podcast. Chris is an amazing photographer and artist. He truly does whatever it takes to push the limits of creativity.Resources:@cdphotogPhoto Credit On This Website: Alex Hover Photographer @imagesbyalexhoverShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022

As I state at the intro of the Podcast this Episode is different from our normal format but Nick has been & continues to be critical component in managing my personal health.*This is for entertainment purposes only and not intended as health care advice, diagnosis or treatment.*"An FNP is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides a wide range of family-focused health care services to patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, adults and seniors."Nick was raised in a military medicine household. His father was an Independent Duty Corpsman for the US Submarine Force. As a child, he saw the positive impact his father had on the crew.Driven to change his circumstances and move to Miami, he applied to the University of Miami Accelerated BSN program and was awarded a full scholarship and worked at the University of Miami Hospital for four years as a bedside nurse.During his MSN training he completed clinical rotations at: Jackson Memorial Hospital ER, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Hospital: Neurosurgery, University of Miami Hospital: Endocrinology, and the University of Miami Diabetes Research Institute. He completed his Maternal Health Field Clinical training in Thomonde, Haiti through Project Medishare.Nick enjoys music and songwriting, culinary, resistance training, and has recently rediscovered bicycling, logging over 1,000 miles in 2020.As a FNP, his scope of practice is primary care for individuals of all ages.FNP Archer completed his Post Graduate Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology at Duke University with a 4.0 GPA.Nick awaits the day a certifying exam will be created for Endocrinology Nurse Practioners so he can become dual-certified.Curriculum Vitae:Duke UniversityPost-Graduate Nursing Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology 2020University of MiamiMaster of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 2016University of MiamiAccelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2012Southern Connecticut State UniversityBachelor of Arts, Philosophy 2008West Virginia State UniversityAssociate of Applied Science, Information Technology 2004Resources:@archerhealthhttps://archerhealthaz.com/@archermusic84Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

Josh his wife Erica and son Henry Ciardullo are passionate ranchers who care deeply about animals, the environment, our community and the food we eat. We’re guessing that’s what brought you here too. Welcome!Six years ago Josh, with his adventurous spirit, convinced me, Erica the school teacher, to put on my cowgirl boots and move from Denver to the town of Wellington—Colorado’s beautiful northern gateway. It’s here, on this land, the three of us found our roots. Together, we built 33-acres of land into Ciardullo Ranch—a grass-fed, pasture-raised sustainable and regenerative Black Angus operation, complete with chickens, sheep and livestock dogs Marv, Mosey and Osmond. Recently we expanded our stewardship into a 500-acre paradise named Sylvan Dale Ranch a few miles south of Ciardullo Ranch. More than simply ranching, we strive to be stewards of the land God gave us. Beyond the minimum of raising our angus humanely and on grass-pastures, our goal is to raise our animals as if it were 10,000 years ago—instead of working against nature, we strive to mimic what would take place in our absence. We aren't trying to keep up with the swings of the cattle market and stress over the buy-low-sell-high mentality. We want our animals to breed and calve in sync with their large herbivore neighbors, like the elk and deer that roam free in our backyard, the Rocky Mountains. At Ciardullo Ranch, we hope you’ll leave not only well-fed, but inspired. It means we did our job rightResources:@ciardullo_cattle_cohttps://ciardulloranch.com/Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Thursday Apr 07, 2022

Great time on the Podcast with Josh Sirlin serial entrepreneur & Founder of Black Bear Brand. Josh doesn't let anything stand in his way and does what ever he wants... Enjoy!At Black Bear Brand, time-proven materials and workmanship free of compromise come together to create pieces that will last a life time.Demand that everything you welcome into your life has substance.Black Bear Brand looks back at a hundred-year history of providing products with purpose and style that transcends genre or niche.An antidote to the culture of the disposable.Black Bear Brand crafts timeless pieces, designs, and collections that breathe with the essence of the old ways while living undeniably in the moment. Black Bear Brand toe the line of history by providing timeless classics that remain true to the quality, grit and rawness of the original.A celebration of our history and love for Americana.One bull-headed man with a passion for reinvention saw a soot-black diamond that needed to shine again. At the helm of Black Bear Brand Josh Sirlin and team is reviving a history, restoring a lost legacy, and honoring frontier roots to create products that are ruggedly refined.Resources:https://blackbearbrand.com/@blackbearbrandShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Thursday Mar 31, 2022

Had a great time on the Podcast with Bucking Bull Trainer Dennis Davis, of Dennis Davis Bucking Bulls. Dennis has a great story of how he came up in the Rodeo World and has ultimately became a premier bucking bull trainer and owner...With the massive growth of professional bull riding Dennis has developed a successful program that continues to improve the sport. He says anyone with a healthy checkbook can become the owner of a bull that competes in PBR. His clients include UFC President Dana White who owns four bulls that Dennis trains and manages.Resources:@dennisdavisbuckingbullsyoutube.com/channel/UCdkleFUkdKX8DdEHFMuN8TwShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Sunday Mar 20, 2022

Had a great time on the Podcast talking with PBR Legend Sean Willingham. Sean had a unique start to his bull riding career that spanned 20 years...Resources:@seanwillingham4https://www.drivenpcr.com/Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Tuesday Mar 08, 2022

This was a very important episode of the podcast with David Duquette of "Western Justice". The Cowboy, Rodeo & Western Lifestyle is under attack and Dave is at the tip of the spear in combating our enemies. This is a MUST LISTEN...Dave Duquette has been a loud and clear voice of reason for agriculture and rural rights in the United States. With a passion for rural American causes, Western Justice founder Dave Duquette has experience fighting some of the toughest battles in Agriculture.Dave’s career as an animal welfare and agriculture advocate started over 2 decades ago. A Marine, Dave has built several businesses including his own horse training facility in Northeast Oregon. During his career as a horse trainer, he began seeing the unjust policies inflicted on rural America, and believed they needed someone who would stand up for them, their families, beliefs, and their way of life, he wanted to be that person. After seeing Dave discuss industry issues with Bret Baier on Fox News, Forrest Lucas, founder of the pro-agriculture education Protect The Harvest, recruited Dave as the nonprofit's National Strategic Planner and Spokesman. There, he built a robust team of SME writers and digital media specialists, catapulting the organization's online presence and messaging, transforming it into one of the most coveted agricultural advocacy groups. In 2020 He started his own consulting business, Duquette Strategies, to continue advocating at a new level. His years at PTH were parallel to earning a PHD in politics. Working in Washington D.C, enabled him to form invaluable relationships and gave him the knowledge and the tactics needed to navigate government departments. In 2020 with his consulting business off and running, Dave was approached by a rightly concerned group of knowledgeable horse people about the increasing influence animal extremist groups are having on the industry and wanted to know what could be done to stop the unjust legislation, these groups push in all levels of government. Dave recognized the importance of uniting individuals and industry groups under one umbrella to advocate legislatively for the western lifestyle, livelihoods, and industry events. He saw the value of a membership-based organization and believes the strength and longevity of an organization must come from the people it represents. In 2020 Dave founded Western Justice, a non-profit 501(c)(4) membership-based organization. His team of experts possesses a broad range of knowledge in areas such as policy, public relations, marketing, advertising, research, and writing, and most importantly, they are all integrally involved in the western lifestyle, including multigenerational ranchers, veterinarians, competitors, and trainers and/or breeders.Western Justice’s most recent and influential initiative is the Western Sports Industry Coalition, consisting of 50+ organizations, uniting to stop the Los Angeles City Council’s proposed ordinance to ban western sports events. Known to government officials and agencies as the “Cowboy with a voice” Dave is looking forward to continuing his work and strives to make Western Justice a legacy that protects the western heritage for future generations.Western Justice Legislative Fund is a membership-based, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization that engages in political action to preserve and protect the western lifestyle, livelihoods, and industry events.​ Western Justice was established by a group of industry professionals who were alarmed at the increasing influence animal extremist groups are having on the western industry and, more importantly, with the lack of representation essential in the fight to preserve our western heritage. The Western Justice team is committed to forming a united front of Western organizations and individuals and to advocating on their behalf at the legislative level.Our MissionOur mission is to unite the western industry into a collective voice preserving and protecting the western lifestyle, livelihoods, and industry events.VisionThe vision of our organization is to provide a long-lasting legacy that protects the western heritage for future generations.Resources:https://www.westernjustice.info/Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:Breaking Eight "Western Justice"MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

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