In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan welcomes the Arizona Wild Flowers, a talented sibling band from Casa Grande, Arizona. The young musicians share their love for cowboy music, bluegrass, western swing, fiddle tunes, and family harmony. They also perform several songs, including classics and original music inspired by ranch life, faith, and the Western way of life.

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Author, essayist, and working cowboy Amy M. Hale joins the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about ranch life, public lands, and the natural world.

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In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with award-winning cowboy poets Floyd and Valerie Beard—a husband-and-wife duo who truly live the life they write about.

In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with Monk Maxwell, Wanda Maxwell, and Joe Konkel— performing together as Maxwell and Joe — to celebrate the music, memories, and community spirit of Arizona’s ranch country.

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In this heartwarming eighth episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with award-winning cowboy poet Mike Dunn of San Tan Valley, Arizona. Known for his rich storytelling and deep roots in ranch life, Mike shares a blend of humor, history, and heartfelt reflection through several of his most beloved poems.

Jim and Mike swap personal memories of ranch life, legendary Arizona stories, and the importance of manners, hard work, and family. Whether you’re a lifelong cowboy poetry fan or hearing it for the first time, this episode is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and genuine Western spirit.

In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with the legendary Dave Stamey—often called “the Charlie Russell of Western music.” Dave shares heartfelt stories and songs born from his real-life experiences as a working cowboy, horseman, and storyteller of the American West.

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Step back into the origins of cowboy poetry with this special episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast. Host Jim Buchanan sits down with longtime friend and cowboy poet Sally Harper Bates, one of the early voices who helped shape the Gathering.

Together, they reminisce about ranch get-togethers, the roots of cowboy music and verse, and the people who kept the tradition alive—from kitchen-table storytellers to nationally recognized performers. Along the way, they share memories of the first Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, the influence of early trail songs, and the legacy of poets and musicians who carried forward the authentic voice of the West.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of cowboy poetry or just discovering its history, this episode brings the heart, humor, and heritage of the Gathering to life.

In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with Joe Konkel, ranch history chair and past president of the Gathering, to explore the stories behind Arizona’s historic ranch families. From the Carter family’s roots in 1998 to the legendary Kieckhefer K4 Ranch, Joe shares how he researches, interviews, and brings these histories to life—connecting generations of ranchers, cowboys, and the communities they’ve shaped. Together, Jim and Joe reflect on the importance of preserving Western heritage, cowboy culture, and the ranching way of life for future generations.