The Wild Courage Podcast
Real stories of redemption from men & women who have the Courage to be vulnerable and tell their stories of hope
Episodes
93 episodes
Hold Wins Loosely: Why Performance Won’t Fill the Hole Inside
This episode explores how midlife men can stop letting results and insecurity rule their relationships and sense of self. Through an honest talk about recent competition, the hosts connect the dots between physical health (bloodwork, weight los...
Boedie Evans, Sorting Cattle, Sorting Pain: Tools, Truths, and the Long Road to Hope
Practical, theological, and deeply human, this interview explores how identity, performance, and fear of abandonment drive destructive patterns — from hopping ranches to day drinking to pushing friends away. Bodie explains the moment his marria...
Stingrays, Concussions, and Holding It Loosely
Josh’s beach trip unspools into a raw exploration of vulnerability: rented ‘the Hulk’ longboard, giant sets, and an ego-driven decision to paddle out lead to a humbling wipeout and later a stingray puncture that leaves him in intense pain. Josh...
From Bronc Rides to Bright Cuts: Brian Hochstrat's Unlikely Path
Brian traces a life that looks like a frontier map: childhood moves between California and Montana, a fractured family, and early immersion in cow work and rodeo. That world taught him grit but also left unprocessed wounds. The episode follows ...
Dylan Sponseller, A Journey of Redemption and Resilience.
This episode delves into Dylan's captivating life story from her upbringing on a ranch in Alturas, California, under her mother's guidance. The podcast reveals Dylan's resilience and ingenuity as she navigates the challenges of operating a hors...
Ben Balow, Finding Peace Beyond Addiction:
In this episode , host Jeremy reconnects with Ben Balow, his second-ever guest. Their conversation delves into their long-standing friendship, the personal and professional challenges they've faced, and the impact of sharing authentic stories. ...
Jordan Weaver, a candid conversation. Host of The Flatbed Podcast
Jordan shares his story of becoming a pastor and the toll it took on his life. The lessons he has learned through the hard times he's faced. He has overcome a lot and is still in the process of his healing journey. Jordan is the host of the Fla...
Danny Sharp, Bulls, Broncs, and his journey to freedom.
The Wild Courage podcast episode takes listeners on a journey through the vibrant, and sometimes chaotic, lives of two long-time friends. From their first meeting during a knee surgery visit to a mutual connection through friends, the hosts rel...
Alex Alves, from Alberta to Texas. Hard times, hard work and cow horses
In this episode of the Wild Courage podcast, Jeremy interviews Alex Alves, a horse trainer from Texas. The conversation explores Alex's upbringing in Alberta, Canada, his work with performance horses, and the challenging family dynamics he face...
Jake Hamilton, This is the Fight. part 1
Jake and Jeremy started the conversation talking about Jake's journey and how he got to where he is now. Somewhere along the way the story turned into a passionate conversation about the " Journey". Maybe this can be considered part 1 of Jake's...
Jessica Garnick O'Neal's painful and beautiful life.
Jeremy and Jessica sat down at the Diamond Cross Ranch. They visit about how they met in the early 90's at her family's Wyoming ranch. Jess has one of the most incredible stories of of redemption and hope that you will ever hear. She has so muc...
Buddy Devore, horses, cows and honky-tonks
Buddy Devore joins the Wild Courage podcast after a summer hiatus to share stories of cowboy life, family, and friendship. They delve into Buddy's upbringing in both Washington and Idaho, where his passion for being a cowboy was sparked by his ...
Seth Dahl, Why marriage sucks and is so hard, sometimes........
The Wild Courage podcast returns after a brief hiatus, welcoming back guest Seth Dahl to delve into the importance of tackling marital problems. The discussion emphasizes the impact of unresolved marital tension on the entire family and the mis...
Jerrod Ackley, Journey of Growth, From Idaho to Everywhere
On the Wild Courage podcast, Jeremy catches up with Jared Ackley, revisiting their youth in American Falls. Despite never winning a high school football game, they fondly remember those days, creating bonds through sports, family dinners, and c...
Stephen Yellowtail. horses, cows and family
Jeremy got to spend some time with Stephen Yellowtail, whose family legacy intertwined with cattle ranching on Montana’s Crow reservation. The episode explores the essence of the Western lifestyle, with Stephen recounting tales of his father’s ...
Scott Grosskopf, Buckaroo, Business Man and Friend to many.
In this episode of the Wild Courage Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Scott in Montana, reminiscing about their longstanding friendship rooted in roping. They delve into the historical significance of the Northern Range, a pioneering roping series...
JP Phillips, from fighting wars overseas to fighting for what matters most.
The podcast episode introduces James Phillips, who finds himself transitioning from military life to exploring horsemanship with passion in southeastern Idaho. His life story unfolds with roots in England where he first rode Shetland ponies, an...
Jeremy Morris, Cowboy Community and Wild Courage:
David Simmons and Jeremy flip the script to discuss the broader impact of Wild Courage. With an emphasis on community support, especially from the cowboy world, this episode showcases the power of vulnerability and storytelling in overcom...
Will Hudson, from a Branding trap to Brotherhood.
In this podcast episode, the conversation dives into the friendship between Jeremy and his guest, Will Hudson. They reminisce about their first encounter 14 years ago at a branding in Sinclair, Wyoming, and how their paths have crossed over the...
Annie Mackenzie, 4th generation rancher, and poet.
Annie and Jeremy sat down in Elko, NV, at the historic Stockman's Casino. Annie was a part of the Outside Circle's mental health panel discussion held during the event each year. Annie was born and raised out side of Jordan Valley, OR, sh...
Mark Lundy, COWBOY.
Mark and Jeremy sit down in the barn and discuss how Mark grew up with the dream of becoming a cowboy. Mark shares his experience working on the big outfits and how good mentorship shaped him and prepared him for becoming a mentor himself. Mark...
Austin Cuddie-Hudson retired special forces operator, trauma, and his path to healing
Austin is a return guest on the show, since his first time sitting down with Jeremy, Austin has seen a lot of new country and has been in pursuit of his dreams and also his healing journey. Austin shares in great detail what that journey has be...
Jordanne Pruitt, single mom, cowboy, surviver
Jordanne sits down with Jeremy at the historic Stockmans casino in Elko NV. Jordanne is a single mom who shares her story of growing up in a broken home and how rodeo provided her with a tribe of like minded folks. Rodeo provided her an opportu...
Justin Stumvoll. Imposter syndrome
In this episode of the Wild Courage podcast, Jeremy and Justin Stumvoll explore themes of masculinity, vulnerability, and the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome. They discuss the importance of community and connection among men, the challenge...
Sampson Moss, cowboy, hat maker, troubadour.
Sampson Moss and Jeremy recently sat down in Winnemucca, NV, at the Buckaroo Traditions Gathering. Sampson grew up in Canada and had a very unusual route to becoming a cowboy. In high school he found his tribe in the punk rock scene. Snow board...