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The Dusty Vaquero Podcast

The Dusty Vaquero Podcast rides deep into the heart of the modern West, featuring honest conversations with western musicians, artists, and ranchers who live the lifestyle every day. From tackroom art to long days in the saddle, each episode captures the grit, culture, and stories that keep the west alive. Punchy, Poetic, Pure

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Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep. 12 Ross Cooper May 22, 2026

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We met up with Ross Cooper in Turkey Texas. Ross tells us some tales of rodeo trail and the story of journey through music.“I’m a second-generation cowboy from Lubbock, TX. My parents both rodeod, and my dad ranched when he was younger before becoming a cotton gin manager. My dad and brother both rode saddle-bronc, my mom was a barrel racer and Miss Rodeo Texas in the 70s, and I rode bareback horses. Mom also plays piano really well and has always encouraged my music. So the early days of it, I’d be rodeoing every weekend and then playing when I could (mostly residencies during the week in college). At some point though, the music side took over. Right after college, I moved to Nashville to write songs and I’ve been here 11 years now.” Find Ross on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0boXKQqSGu5yWmNPlmPp51?si=oFLcE4feR-Wo8u-CT8MEQw

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep.11 Tyler Terry May 15, 2026

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We sat down with Tyler Terry in Turkey Texas. Tyler is a horse trainer and a cowboy who has ridden many miles through lots of different country.

Check him out on Facebook at 2T Ranch and Performance Horses

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep.10 Tris Munsick May 08, 2026

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We sit down with Tris in his home in Northern Wyoming. Tris spreads a little light on what it takes to keep a band going down the road while being a father and still taking care of a ranch.

Instagram: @tminnocents

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cA9YGLHMsKTL921ST5tZx?si=HD8k8qVuSJOv7OFWd-bcbA

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep.9 Morgan Klaiber May 01, 2026

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Morgan is a musician from southern Alberta, we talk rodeo, music and the things that shaped her music.

Find Morgan on Instagram: @morganklaibermusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FaSS75wkEzvMulTVidBGi?si=Pxbr2SR8QTyMNZmA-QR8Lg

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep.8 Jimmy Cantwell Apr 24, 2026

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We met with Jimmy Cantwell in Elko, Jimmy is an Army veteran who has spent his life around horses of many kinds. He tell us stories of music, military and colts.

Instagram: @jimmycantwellmusic

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep. 7 Thorleifur Davidsson Apr 17, 2026

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We got to sit down with our friend Thor in Elko Nevada. Thor is a decorated musician who has played all over the world . He tells us some great stories about agriculture in Iceland and touring across the world.

Instagram: @davidssonmusic

davidssonmusic.com

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep.6 Matt Robertson Apr 10, 2026

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In this episode we sit down with Matt Robertson in Elko Nevada. Matt shares some horsemanship wisdom and insights into the early days of a music career.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fRl1bTRC391ee5r9aUGSr?si=H5Vf3yJ9S12jIcbDw0YKYw

Instagram: @mattrobertsonmusic

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep.5 Drew Baker Apr 03, 2026

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We met up with photographer/videographer Drew Baker in Elko Nevada. After Drew's bull riding career ended he picked up a camera and it took him to some of the wildest places on earth.

Instagram: @drewbakerphoto

drewbakerphoto.com

Dusty Vaquero Podcast Ep. 4 Sterling Drake Mar 27, 2026

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We met up with Sterling in Elko while he was performing at the national cowboy poetry gathering. We talk about where Dusty Vaquero began and what it takes to keep a music career alive and well in the western US.

Check out Sterling on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EhNTeJuyK3nLYjkXZtPPC?si=ehuFBdgHS1alBFH_oa4PIQ

Instagram: @sterlingxdrake

Brady Stovall Ep. 3 Mar 20, 2026

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We met up with Brady in Elko Nevada. Brady is a up and coming musician based out of California. Brady currently doesnt have recorded music out but it is in the process so for the time being you can check him out on social media.

instagram: @bradystovallmusic

TikTok: @bradystovallmusic

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