Cowboys not Eggheads
I visit with guests about topics like loyalty, honesty, authenticity, courage, integrity and resilience.
I come from a cowboy raised and egghead educated background. I’ve saddled and rode a horse, been on multiple cattle drives, fed cattle in 40 below temperatures, worked cattle in a corral, put up hay in 100 degree temperatures, fixed fence …. you name it … I attended high school at a prestigious private school. I got a College degree. I spent 31 years as a national politic operative, owned my own business and spent 13 years as a police officer.
My interesting life has lead me to the conclusion that the world is made up of cowboys and eggheads. I believe that we should have a few more cowboys than eggheads. Get ready, because you’re about to be pulled into the story of my life……
Cowboys not Eggheads
Latest Episodes
9/11: Look for the Helpers | Stories of Service, Strength & Legacy
In observance of September 11, Cowboys Not Eggheads revisits Fred Rogers’ enduring advice during times of tragedy: “Look for the helpers.”Sam Fischer is joined by three remarkable helpers—Bri Siegert, Jillian Watts and Brandi (Muh...
Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 12: Respect and Curiosity
Killer Kane — Chapter 12: Respect and CuriosityForty years later, Sam Fischer is left with two feelings about Coach Jim “Killer” Kane: respect and curiosity.In the final chapter of Killer Kane, Sam looks bac...
Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 11: The Trident
Chapter 11: The TridentWhat does it mean to finish something difficult when nobody hands you a trophy for it?In Chapter 11 of Killer Kane, Sam Fischer connects his eleven years of CrossFit training with the lessons...
Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 10: Don't Be a Victim
Killer Kane Audio Memoir — Chapter 10: Don’t Be a VictimFor years, I carried the easiest version of the story: Jim “Killer” Kane told me he would find me a place to play, he didn’t, and I was the one who suffered the consequences....
Killer Kane Audio Memoir; Chapter 9: Seeking Affirmation from that Guy
Chapter 9: Seeking Affirmation From That GuyDecades after their final football season, Sam Fischer and Tom Lewis sit down to talk about Jim “Killer” Kane—and discover they may still be trying to prove something to him.Neither was ...
Fan Mail
hi Sam. You are a great podcaster. Keep it going.
Omaha, Nebraska
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
Cowboys not Eggheads
Sam Fischer