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The Cowboy Up Podcast

Mar 31, 2023

Is it the Grand Canyon? Absolutely, BUT there's so much more to Arizona! Not only does it have more wilderness areas than in the entire Midwest, but it has Route 66, Navajo Code Talkers, hopelessly romantic tarantulas, the western most battle of the Civil War, and the list goes on. In fact, according to travel writer


Mar 24, 2023

Who did what and when in the Old West continues to tantalize historians, novelists, filmmakers and others. Bill Markley has spent more time than most delving into infamous events and characters and trying to sort fact from fiction. Did Butch Cassidy die in Bolivia? What about Davy Crockett’s many deaths? And what...


Mar 17, 2023

Japanese-American cowgirl Miko Moriuchi McFarland put herself through college trick riding six nights a week and going to classes during the day. A founder of the Trixie Chicks Trick Riders, she has performed on the rodeo circuit, ridden beside Budweiser Clydsdales and carried the the American flag during the...


Mar 11, 2023

The Pacific Northwest Trail has Cheryl Strayed. The Appalachian Trail has Bill Bryson. And now the Arizona Trail has Tom Zoellner. In 2019, Zoellner hiked the trail's 800 miles and took a deep dive into what makes the Grand Canyon State tick. He chronicles his extraordinary journey and insights into Arizona's culture,...


Mar 4, 2023

Finally, after having to shut down for the Covid events, we are so happy that a world-class famous Tucson Festival of Books is back. And we are going to take you there. So think about getting a good book and join us as we celebrate the festival.

I often like to tease Russell by saying, "I'm not sure all your stories are...