This week, we present the pageantry & prestige of the 2025 Scummy Awards! Get on your tuxedos & ball gowns, to find out who will take home esteemed awards such as "Worst Father", or "Most Likely To Have A 2nd Episode", or even "Worst Childhood". This all leads up to the big one... "Scumbag of the Year"!! Who will be deemed the worst of the last yea…

This week, Evel finally makes his long awaited flight across The Snake River Canyon... with mixed results. From his parachute opening too early, to the thousands of people who nearly plummeted to their deaths, just to get a good view. He also heads over to England, causing much commotion, and drawing 90,000 people at Wembley stadium. This leads to …

This week, Evel is ready to jump the Snake River Canyon, but he takes on a new partner, Vince McMahon. He also tells specifics of how he cheats on his wife, and why it's okay, gives his opinion on race relations & threatens The Hell's Angels. All of this while rushing to finish the "Skycycle", and attempting to throw a "$1 million party", through t…

Join us as we journey with J.B. Zielke, the cowboy who has explored six continents and authored "The Lost Cowboy." In this episode, Zielke shares captivating tales from his global cowboy life, from Argentina to Mongolia, and discusses the challenges and discoveries that inspired his book. Tune in to hear about the diverse experiences that define co…

This week, we catch up with Evel, as he builds a big house, dedicated to himself. He brags to his wife about all the women he sleeps with, and hangs out with a pair of brothers called "The McNastys". He also has rival daredevils beaten, and threatened, drawing the attention of the FBI. He hangs out with Elvis, and is accused of beating his wife. Al…

This week, Evel keeps getting crazier, with both his jumps, and his lifestyle. The movie about his life premiers, shooting him into superstar fame. His toy becomes the smash hit of Christmas. He carries trademark cane, sometimes made of heavy lead, and pummels photographers with it. He has no regard for anyone's well being, but he sure does spend a…

This week, we keep this crazy tale going, as Evel acquires a bit of fame, but is too injured from his numerous crashes to take advantage. He goes on a one man publicity blitz to promote his non existent jump over the Grand Canyon. He also cuts casts off of body parts in order to jump, gets in a bleacher clearing brawl with The Hell's Angels, and is…

In this episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast, we sit down with Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company and a true icon in the western industry. From his early days with Miller International and the evolution of the iconic Cinch brand, to taking the helm at American Hat alongside his unique connection with the late Keith Maddox, Keith shares…

This week, we continue the epic tale of one of the biggest icons, ever! He finds his place in the world, by putting his life on the line, for entertainment. After trying to sell motorcycles, and becoming a one man burglary ring, he puts together a "daredevil team", and begins booking shows. His horrible crashes make him a spectacle, but his lying &…

This week, we begin a special series about one of the most iconic, famous & absolutely insane people that we've ever talked about! We discuss his origin, where a few severe blows to the head may have helped contribute to his daredevil ways. His young life is filled with crime. From petty thievery, burglary, frauds, schemes, and outright extortion, …

This week, we look at the life of a World Series MVP, who seemed to have a roller coaster of a career, from being a marginal player, to being one of the best catchers in the league, and back again. That may be because he was also doing every drug he could get his hands on, including his favorites, quaaludes & cocaine! He made a big show of being cl…

This week, we finish up the story of one of the biggest female stars in wrestling history, with Joanie having a lot of problems keeping clean, and also having a longing for fame. She tries to do movies, but ends up in many porn titles, while sliding into a hole of addiction/depression. She is arrested several times, including trying to stab Japanes…

In this episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast, we sit down with three-time PRCA Photographer of the Year, Click Thompson, a renowned name in rodeo photography. Click shares his journey from Virginia to becoming one of the most respected photographers in the rodeo, PBR, and bull riding worlds. We dive deep into Click’s passion for cowboy fashion, inc…

This week, we continue the tale with Joanie, starting a life after wrestling. It's a bit bumpy, to say the least. She poses more for Playboy, tries her hand in multiple less than blockbuster films, and some tv shows, including "The Surreal Life", where she fights with Mini Me, dances drunk & naked, and fights with X-Pac. She's also arrested for a d…

This week, we check out a woman who came up with some hard times, to end up as one of the first women in wrestling to actually wrestle men. With her muscular physique, and aura of menace, she became a giant star, and even had a relationship with HHH. This leads to bigger things, like acting, interviews, autobiographies, and a Playboy cover spread. …

In this episode of Cowboy Cartel The Podcast, we sit down with Jorden Halvorsen, a fearless bull rider and key member of Dale Brisby’s Rodeo Time crew. As seen on Netflix’s How to Be a Cowboy, Jorden shares her incredible journey from English riding in North Carolina to making her mark in the world of bull riding and western culture. We dive into: …

This week, we look at a man who had nothing but success in his future. He achieved a great deal of that success, including a Super Bowl, but he always had something dumb, hiding around the corner. From too many nightclub incidents to count, to making a spectacle of himself during a boat sex party, to blowing tens of millions of dollars, he screwed …

This week, we finish the story with a trial for 12 murders, including the firebombing of women & children. He wants to be his own lawyer, then changes his mind, but his whole case unravels when several of his crew testify against him. he lashes out & makes more threats, but the evidence is very strong. Will he be executed, or will the President of …

This week, we look into the most violent, heartless & criminally active person we've ever talked about. He had an ultra short boxing career, because he was busy, setting up a drug empire, and committing cold blooded murders. Anyone who testifies against him also isn't safe, because he will firebomb whole families, just to get back at you. Wiretaps …

This week, we check out a baseball player, who won a World Series, with Willie Mays... after he shot a man to death in a bar. He was also a WWII veteran, and Negro League superstar. But his love of booze & casual hook ups sent his life spiraling out of control, eventually selling his World Series ring for liquor money, and committing a string of cr…

This week, we finish up this terrible tale, with Tom fighting to get out of prison, all while even more unspeakable charges are leveled against him. His legal team call it a "giant conspiracy", that may even involve the Atlanta Hawks! He is eventually released from prison, tries to become a boxer & does some bit acting parts. Then, he does it, agai…

Join Joe and Conor for a special Cowboy Cartel Live episode with legendary hat shaper Danny Adams, manager of The Best Hat Store in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Danny has crafted custom hat shapes for thousands, including icons like JB Mauney, Vice President Mike Pence, and top rodeo stars. We’ll dive into his incredible journey in the world of hat s…

Join us for an exciting episode recorded at the Fenoglio Boot Company in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards! We dive into the rich history of this iconic brand, known for its commitment to American-made boots and timeless craftsmanship. From classic boot styles to the artistry behind each pair, we explore what makes Fenoglio a standout name in …

This week, we look at a man who broke barriers, both in good ways, and VERY bad ways. He was the first black player in the history of Kentucky basketball. He was one of the first players to come out of college, early, to join the NBA. His future seemed bright, until multiple accusations pop up, concerning the tallest rapist in history. He even has …

Catch this exciting Cowboy Cartel Live interview (now available on-demand) with Jobe Sanchez, the founder of Jobes Hats! Originally streamed live, this episode dives into the latest updates from Jobes Hats and gives you all the details about their huge Black Friday sale this week. Highlights include: 🎩 The launch of Jobe's 10-X hat line and the gro…

This week, we look at a British Olympic diver, who took the country by storm, as a teenager. He married an Olympic gymnast, and set out to have the perfect life. They did traveling acrobatic shows, then settled on making a business out of making kids into Olympians, with their gym. This was going great, until many, many women accuse him of taking t…

This week, we check out a Pro Bowl NFL player, who had so many physical tools, that he was nicknamed "The Freak", but things tended to fall apart in the brain area. He was always a bit wild, but they truly spiral out of control, by the time he's shirtless, and hiding in the bushes, after trying to break into a teammate's house because "God told him…

This week, we find out all there is to know about a Portuguese soccer player, who hardly has any time for sports, because he spends most of his time getting arrested, and hanging out in jail. He beat the odds, coming from tough neighborhood, but he seems to take some of the neighborhood with him as he threatens, beats, robs, kidnaps, tortures, and …

Join us as we welcome special guest Joao, a talented hat shaper all the way from São Paulo, Brazil! Joao traveled here to attend our in-person Hat Shaping School this week, and we’re thrilled to have him on the podcast. We’ll be chatting about his journey in hat shaping, what brought him to Texas, and the unique styles and techniques he’s learned. …

This week, we look into a man who barely played in the NBA, but spent plenty of time upping his crime stats. From a very nasty allegation, from the first day of college, to a slew of charges, that become more fast & frequent. For one thing, he can't seem to go anywhere without a loaded weapon. He also feels that heroin is the way to go, for his pos…

If you’re new to Cowboy Cartel, remember you can join us LIVE every Sunday at 8:30 PM Central on YouTube and Facebook! Our live streams offer an interactive experience where you can engage with others in the community and ask our guests questions directly. In this episode, Joe and Conor sit down with Kyle Keever, founder of FireWater Custom Leather…

This week, we check out a rough, brawling enforcer, on the ice, who had a hard time keeping it together, off the ice. He was drafted, and signed to different teams because of one main skill; fighting. He was involved in a few of the NHL's all time best brawls, but as soon as he was done with hockey, the effects of all those blows to the head became…

This week, we look at a man, who was born to an actual Nazi, during WWII. He starts his adult life out with a most horrific crime, that can't be explained. He teams with his father to form a wrestling tag team, and was also a pretty decent pro boxer. His real fame came from movies like "Die Hard", and as Vigo The Carpathian in "Ghostbusters 2"! He'…

This week, we check out an old timey baseball player, who completely lost his mind, during his playing days. One of the best catchers of his time, renowned for his baseball ability, but feared for his unstable, and insane behavior. He fought teammates, chased small children, who were fans of the other team, and generally crazied himself out of base…

This week, we look at the story of a man, who should still be in the NFL, but screwed up way too much to stick around. His legal problems started in college, and quickly progressed, during his very brief NFL career. He doesn't seem to be a very good driver, but that just leads to chases & tasings. He also seems to have no problem punching a pregnan…

This week, we finish up this epic tale of a fall from grace with Jayson repeatedly getting his reckless manslaughter trial delayed. While we wait, his wife files for divorce, making some pretty strong accusations, and Jayson is arrested a couple more time. One of these arrests has him telling police a hilariously ridiculous lie, to try to keep from…

This week, we follow as Jayson stands trial for the killing of his limo driver. Before the trial a very damaging story comes out about a dog, that doesn't look good for Jayson, but lawyers insist that he will clear everything up with his testimony, only to not send him to the stand. Jayson uses his massive resources to clog up the trial with many e…

This week, we start off with a man, being killed with a shotgun, in Jayson's bedroom. The claim is that it was a suicide. Until we find out that Jayson & his friends did a lot to alter the evidence, including wiping Jayson's fingerprints off the gun, and trying to put the victim's prints on it. He denies any wrongdoing, and uses his money to delay …

Tune in every Sunday at 8:30 PM Central for our latest episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast! Remember we will be giving away an American Hat Straw hat to a random viewer on the YouTube Stream once we hit 100 likes on stream. So don't forget to smash that like button. Check out our newest partner AG-Gear for some of the coolest pearl snaps and butto…

This week, we start the saga of a man who truly seemed to be cursed in his younger life, only to end up in some of the luckiest circumstances ever achieved by a human. As he child, he hunted through the neighborhood, looking to stab the man who tried to kill his sister. We also talk about his outrageous contract, love of gunplay, horniness towards …

Tune in every Sunday at 8:30 PM Central for our latest episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast! Remember we will be giving away an American Hat Straw hat to a random viewer on the YouTube Stream once we hit 100 likes on stream. So don't forget to smash that like button. Check out our newest partner AG-Gear for some of the coolest pearl snaps and butto…

This week, we delve into the story of a woman who started out as a successful bodybuilder, and transferred that into notoriety by her many, many appearances on The Howard Stern show. Wrestling was the natural next step, and she was employed by WWE, ECW & others. A very naturally sweet person, she had some outbursts, apparently really enjoying bitin…

Tune in every Sunday at 8:30 PM Central for our latest episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast! Remember we will be giving away an American Hat Straw hat to a random viewer on the YouTube Stream once we hit 100 likes on stream. So don't forget to smash that like button. Check out our newest partner AG-Gear for some of the coolest pearl snaps and butto…

This week, we finish up this epic tale, waiting to hear if Rubin will be convicted, for a second time, in his retrial. He is sent back to prison, and furious to be convicted with the same, shifting evidence. This time, Bob Dylan & Muhammed Ali aren't there to help, either. Rubin never gives up the legal fight, but the state also isn't backing down.…

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This week, we catch up with Rubin, as a convicted murderer. The original witnesses are now recanting their stories of seeing Rubin at the murder scene. Meanwhile, Bob Dylan has written a popular song about him, and Muhammed Ali has taken up his cause. This leads to the charges being set aside, and a retrial. Problem is, while out on bail, he's also…

Tune in every Sunday at 8:30 PM Central for our latest episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast! Remember we will be giving away an American Hat Straw hat to a random viewer on the YouTube Stream once we hit 100 likes on stream. So don't forget to smash that like button. Check out our newest partner AG-Gear for some of the coolest pearl snaps and butto…

This week, we start with Rubin's career going downhill, fast. Fighting three times in one month. From there, it gets worse. After a night out at a local night spot, he is accused of going into a bar, with an accomplice, and murdering 3 people, in cold blood, while making one very unlucky man's life even worse. There is very little evidence, and Rub…

Tune in every Sunday at 8:30 PM Central for our latest episode of the Cowboy Cartel Podcast! Remember we will be giving away an American Hat Straw hat to a random viewer on the YouTube Stream once we hit 100 likes on stream. So don't forget to smash that like button. Check out our newest partner AG-Gear for some of the coolest pearl snaps and butto…

This week, we start the multi part journey of a man who was played by Denzel Washington in a movie, and had Bob Dylan write a song about him. In part one, we learn the origins of his violent reactions, with beating up a teacher, then a preacher, and being turned in to the police, by his father for other crimes. His anger grows, as spends his time i…