The Cowboy Up Podcast

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Authentic Stories of the American West

The Cowboy Up Podcast explores authentic Western life—ranch heritage, history, and the values that shaped the American West.

Hosted by Russell True, Deborah Plum, Theo Windish, and Steven Clauson, the show shares stories from the Tucson desert alongside interviews with writers, chefs, conservationists, ranchers, artists, historians, and other guests connected to Western life.

From ranch traditions and local history to food, wildlife, culture, and conservation, Cowboy Up offers thoughtful conversations about the people and ideas that continue to shape the West today.

Watch the current video podcast

The newest Cowboy Up episodes in video — interviews and conversations about ranch life, Western history, conservation, food, and the people shaping the American West.

From the Cowboy Up archive

Before the current video series, Cowboy Up produced a collection of audio episodes featuring stories and interviews from across the Western community — ranching, history, books, food, art, conservation, and the people who shaped the West.

Brought to you from the White Stallion Ranch – Talk all about the West. Horses, Ranches, History, Music, Art & Books. Cowboy stories told by Real Cowboys. Steven Clauson and dude rancher Russell True team-up to talk all things Western.

Stay Connected to the West

Follow along for new episodes, revisit the archive, and keep the stories of the American West top of mind.

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