Cowboy Shit

In this episode, we sit down with legendary stockman and clinician Curt Pate for a wide-ranging conversation about stockmanship, horsemanship, cattle handling, and what it really means to understand the animal you’re working with. Joining us as guest co-host is Keith Stewart, bringing his own perspective and experience to the conversation as we dig into the principles, lessons, and experiences that have shaped Curt’s approach to working with livestock and horses. Curt has spent decades learning from stockmen, horsemen, ranchers, cattlemen, and livestock producers, developing an approach centered around feel, timing, balance, pressure, release, and—most importantly—understanding what the animal is telling you. His work has taken him across North America conducting stockmanship and horsemanship clinics and helping producers improve the way they work with their livestock. This conversation goes beyond simply moving cattle or getting a job done. We talk about reading animals, building trust, managing pressure, learning from the stockmen who came before us, and why good stockmanship is as much about the person as it is the animal. If you work cattle, start colts, ride horses, ranch, or simply want to better understand the relationship between people and livestock, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Be sure to check out cowboyshit.ca

Coming at you from The Heart of The Horse, we are catching up with Keith Stewart! A horseman, bronc rider, cutting horse trainer, and the founder of Cowboy Campus. From growing up horseback in Canada’s national parks and riding broncs at the Calgary Stampede, to working with legendary cutting horse trainer Larry Reeder and having his entire approach to horsemanship changed by Buck Brannaman, Keith has spent a lifetime learning what it really means to understand a horse. We talk rodeo, cutting horses, colt starting, Heart of the Horse, and why the best horsemen never stop learning. Be sure to check out all of our cowboy shit apparel at cowboyshit.ca  

We’re hanging out with Canadian country artist Kelsi Mayne, who joined us during the Calgary Stampede for a conversation that was every bit as entertaining as you’d expect. Kelsi has carved out her own lane in country music, blending country roots with Motown soul, hip-hop and a little rock attitude. A Windsor, Ontario native who spent nearly a decade writing in Nashville, she’s become one of Canada’s most exciting independent artists, with millions of streams, multiple CMAOntario nominations, a 2024 International Songwriting Competition win, and appearances at some of the biggest country festivals in the country. And this wasn’t just a sit-down interview, Kelsi brought the music with her. She even grabbed a guitar and sang a few songs for us right there in the studio. It’s a fun one with plenty of laughs, a little music, and some good old-fashioned Cowboy Shit. Hop aboard the #MayneTrain and give it a listen! Be sure to check out cowboyshit.ca for all apparel

This week on Cowboy Shit Podcast, we're coming to you from the Calgary Stampede, where we caught up with Canadian country star Josh Ross just hours before he hit the stage for the final stop of the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour. We sat down to talk about life on the road, the biggest moments from the tour, what it was like touring with Nickelback, balancing relationships while chasing a music career, and his desire to ride a bull. Josh also shares some behind-the-scenes stories from tour life, reflects on how far his career has come, and talks about what makes performing at the Calgary Stampede so special. This wasn't your typical Josh Ross interview; it was just a couple of guys sitting down, talking country music, rodeo, life on the road, and bullshitting. Be sure to check out cowboyshit.ca for all things apparel and more

Most people know Austin Broderson because of the bareback riding accident that changed his life forever. But this conversation isn't about the wreck; it's about everything that came after. Growing up in Turin, Alberta, Austin was raised in a multi-generational rodeo family and was chasing his dream of competing professionally before his life took an unexpected turn in 2024. Instead of allowing adversity to define him, he's focused on rebuilding, adapting, and continuing to live the cowboy lifestyle he loves. In this episode, we dive into the mental side of recovery, learning to adapt when life doesn't go as planned, and redefining what success looks like. Austin shares how he's navigated frustration, found purpose in the small victories, leaned on family and community, and continues to hunt, rope, ride horses, and embrace the western way of life while inspiring thousands through his journey. Whether you're a rodeo fan, an athlete, or simply someone facing a challenge of your own, Austin's perspective is a powerful reminder that resilience isn't about pretending everything is okay, it's about finding a way to keep moving forward. We hope you enjoy the episode! Trigger warning: This episode talks about struggling with mental health and suicidal thoughts. Please watch with caution Shop all things cowboyshit.ca