Cowboy Crossroads

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Episode 32: John Erickson Apr 25, 2018

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Hank the Cowdog author John Erickson talks about his deep ranching roots, the inspiration for Hank the Cowdog, sense of place, and the oral tradition of storytelling.

Find out more about John Erickson at www.hankthecowdog.com

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Episode 31: Coal Miners and Cowboys with Jerry Brooks Apr 10, 2018

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Jerry Brooks shares about working as a woman in a coal mine for 26 years, coal miners & cowboys, the spoken word, and cowboy poetry.

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Episode 30: Riders in the Sky Mar 20, 2018

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Recorded live from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV, Riders in the Sky make the 7216th performance of their career on Cowboy Crossroads! Tune in to hear stories about their early days as a band, their worst gigs, and a few classic songs.

Find out more about Riders in the Sky at www.ridersinthesky.com

Find out more about the Western Folklife Center and the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering at www.westernfolklife.org

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Episode 29: Charlie Goodnight with Andy Wilkinson (Part 2) Feb 27, 2018

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On part 2, Andy Wilkinson discusses his personal relation to Charlie Goodnight, the making of his Charlie Goodnight album, and sings his song "Palo Duro Farewell."

Find out more about Andy Wilkinson at www.andywilkinson.org

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Episode 28: Charlie Goodnight with Andy Wilkinson (Part 1) Feb 13, 2018

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Lubbock songwriter Andy Wilkinson shares stories, observations, and anecdotes about his distant uncle Charlie Goodnight. Tune in to hear about the Goodnight-Loving Trail, the first chuckwagon, and the death of Charlie Goodnight.

Find out more about Andy Wilkinson at www.andywilkinson.org

This episode was sponsored by Flint Custom Hats.

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Episode 27: The Old Double Diamond with Gary McMahan Jan 09, 2018

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"The Old Double Diamond" is one of the few modern cowboy songs to become a classic. In this episode, Gary McMahan tells the story behind his classic song. Along the way, he discusses his musical influences, the cattle feeding and trucking business, and the cowmen and cowboys he writes for.

Find out more about Gary McMahan at www.singingcowboy.com

This episode was sponsored by Flint Custom Hats.

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Episode 26: Cowboys, Minstrels, and Medicine Shows with Pipp Gillette (Part 2) Nov 21, 2017

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East Texas rancher Pipp Gillette talks about the roots, influences, and origins of traditional cowboy music and reflects on minstrelsy, blackface, medicine shows, Jack Thorp, and banjos.

Find out more about Pipp Gillette at www.campstreetcafe.com

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Episode 25: New York to Texas with Pipp Gillette (Part 1) Nov 07, 2017

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Texas rancher and musician Pipp Gillette talks about the beginnings of his grandfather's ranch in East Texas, his parents meeting in New York City, spending childhood summers in Texas with his brother, and ultimately coming home to the family ranch.

Find out more about Pipp Gillette at www.campstreetcafe.com

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Episode 24: Rod Taylor Oct 24, 2017

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New Mexico cowpuncher and musician Rod Taylor talks about the beginnings of his cowboy career, being a camp man, roping a buffalo, acting in a Toyota commercial, and his friendship with cowboy poet J.B. Allen.

Find out more about Rod Taylor at www.rodtaylormusic.net

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Episode 23: Hal Cannon Oct 10, 2017

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Folklorist and musician Hal Cannon talks about growing up in the Salt Lake City folk scene, the founding of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and the influence of tradition.

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