Latest Backcountryflorida Podcast Episodes
37. Cracker Cuisine (And We Don't Mean Ritz or Saltine); with Sam Phares
Between The Beaches Podcast - October 28, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourFlorida offers a bounty of food and flavors for every palate. In this episode we begin with a discussion of the resurrection of our specialty foods and then delve into many of the foods native Floridians find so appealing. If you're not hungry by the end of this episode, then you may want to che...
36. Cowkeepers: The Legacy of Florida's Seminole Cattlemen; with Alex Johns of Osowaw Stock Yards, LLC
Between The Beaches Podcast - October 21, 2020 04:05 - 58 minutesFrom the moment Spanish conquistadors first left cattle on Florida soil, native tribes began transitioning away from their traditional farming practices to a herding culture devoted to the cow. Join us for a conversation with Seminole cattleman Alex Johns as we discuss topics ranging from the e...
3: Old Ways & Bygone Days [REBROADCAST]
Between The Beaches Podcast - October 14, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourWe're taking some time off to focus on ranch business and more so we hope you'll enjoy this rebroadcast of a popular episode that focuses on our core mission here at Between The Beaches Podcast. *** Support us as a Patreon Member *** Find Florida Art & Ranch Inspired Gear at Cowhunters U...
35. Hope Floats Amongst The Hyacinths: Eliminating Nuisance Vegeation While Exporting Nutrients For Improved Water Quality; with Nick Szabo, founder of AguaCulture and Mike Elfenbein, Sportsman/Conservationist
Between The Beaches Podcast - October 07, 2020 04:31 - 49 minutesSometimes the answer to your biggest problem is in fact the problem itself. In this episode, we discuss a new pilot project in Glades County involving AguaCulture and my family's Lazy JP Ranch. This pilot project sponsored by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission along with the U...
34. Changing Winds, Changing Seasons: Poetry From the Prairie
Between The Beaches Podcast - September 30, 2020 04:05 - 56 minutesTune in for an episode full of cowboy poetry focused on the transition from Summer to Fall here in Florida's ranch country all compiled and recited from cowboy poets around the state and beyond. *** Help us preserve our heritage and rural Florida and get custom art products as a Patreon Memb...
33. 90 Years of Change In The Center of Florida's Cow Country; with Mr. J.C. Bass
Between The Beaches Podcast - September 23, 2020 04:05 - 59 minutesMr. J.C. Bass is a Korean War veteran, Silver Star recipient, lifelong cowman, and a true southern gentleman. Join us as he shares all the change he's experienced in 90 years of living in Basinger and surrounding areas of Okeechobee County. ** Support Our Efforts by Joining as a Patreon Memb...
32. Cur Dogs: Origins & Evolution of a Florida Cowboy's Best Friend
Between The Beaches Podcast - September 16, 2020 04:05 - 45 minutesJoin us for this episode where we take a deeper look into the origins and development of the Florida rancher's favorite working partner, the cur dog or Florida cow dog. Support Our Efforts as a Patreon Member Visit Cowhunters Unlimited
31. Heard On The Ranch
Between The Beaches Podcast - September 09, 2020 04:05 - 51 minutesHave you ever overheard a couple of your cowboy friends talking and been confused by their lingo or maybe some of the words you heard on prior episodes of this podcast? Well, this episode should help as we run through a ranch vocabulary list to clear up some of the mystery. Support Our Eff...
30. Common Sense Conservation: The Right Man for the Job; with Mr. Ellison Hardee
Between The Beaches Podcast - September 02, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourFrom row crops and ranch lands to offshore reefs, Mr. Ellison Hardee has seen and experienced Florida as have few others. He's had an instrumental hand in planning, establishing, and managing a multitude of Florida state parks or other conservation areas. Listen in as he shares his experiences a...
29. A Spirit of Independence: Pondering Freedom Through Cowboy Poetry
Between The Beaches Podcast - August 28, 2020 02:11 - 32 minutesSit back, relax, and spend some time reflecting on what freedom means to you as we cover some cowboy and cowgirl poetry that takes a long, hard look at what the spirit of independence means to them. Support our efforts via Patreon Visit our website Cowhunters Unlimited Read about Florida R...
28. Reflections From a Rancher's Daughter; with Nancy Phares
Between The Beaches Podcast - August 19, 2020 04:10 - 56 minutesHave you ever wondered what it was like growing up in South Florida during the days of dirt roads and no air conditioning? Get a firsthand look at life in a small, rural cowtown in Florida's heartland as Nancy Phares takes us on a journey back to her childhood growing up as a rancher's daughter ...
27. Conservation Cross-Promotion - Cast & Blast Florida Conversations #2.17: Brad Phares
Between The Beaches Podcast - August 12, 2020 04:31 - 1 hourIf you haven't heard of the Cast & Blast Florida podcast before today, you'll be familiar with it by the end of this episode. Recently, we hosted Travis Thompson at our family ranch and I moved from the host chair to the guest seat for a conversation about the motivations behind Cowhunters Unli...
26. A Cowman's Eye and a Servant's Heart
Between The Beaches Podcast - August 05, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourSome of us are lucky enough to have our granddaddy here with us while others of us simply have their memories to cherish and the lessons to live by that they instilled in us while we were growing up. As patriarchs of the family, Granddads play an especially influential role in agrarian household...
25. A Confederacy of Cowboys; with Matt Arrieta, Lane Spires, Dalton Pickering, Bill Townsend, and Klane Lewis
Between The Beaches Podcast - July 29, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourWhat happens when you gather up a multi-generational cow crew after a day of sorting cows and shipping out calves at the ranch and coax them into sitting down with mics and a digital audio recorder? Tune in right now to hear all the great stories, jokes, and common sense advice while getting it ...
24. Betrayal and Bloodshed on the Indian River
Between The Beaches Podcast - July 22, 2020 04:09 - 57 minutesThe United States acquired the Florida Territory from Spain in 1821, and with that event settlers began pouring over the border. However, most of them didn't venture very far. The Florida Armed Occupation Act of 1842 provided settlers willing to move further south down the peninsula 160 acres in...
23. Real Horses to Steel Horses: A Cowhunter's Life of Stewardship; with Jess Page
Between The Beaches Podcast - July 15, 2020 04:20 - 1 hourMr. Jess Page, co-administrator/moderator for The Florida Cow Hunters Facebook group, sits down with us to reflect on some of early Florida's lawmen and outlaws, his own family included; his years spent working cattle across south-central Florida, his work with the Christian Cowboy and Faith Rid...
22. Getting Off the Ranch: Florida Getaways We Cherish; with Sam Phares
Between The Beaches Podcast - July 08, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourJoin us this week as we take a look at some examples of our state's naturally beautiful summer getaways that we've experienced as adults and we share many of our favorite childhood memories that make us cherish our families and our beloved Florida. Support Our Efforts: www.patreon.com/cowhunt...
21. Keeping a Balanced Perspective For Florida; with Gene Lollis, Florida Cattlemen's Association President
Between The Beaches Podcast - July 01, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourIn this episode, we visit newly elected FCA President Gene Lollis to discuss his Florida agricultural heritage, his love of Florida's cattle industry, insight gained from decades managing a working cattle ranch and environmental research facility, as well as his current role leading and represen...
20. A Life Lived in the Saddle; with Billy Lewis
Between The Beaches Podcast - June 24, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourBilly Lewis has spent a lifetime in the seat of a saddle working cattle and training horses. He's equally accomplished at both and has covered an awful lot of Florida ground in his career and been witness to even more change through the years. Join us for this episode to hear all the details of ...
19. History Hinges On a Hurricane
Between The Beaches Podcast - June 17, 2020 04:31 - 1 hourNo cow or ranch talk this episode because we're covering an often overlooked yet very significant piece of Florida history. Tune in to learn the backstory and consequences of the Hurricane of 1559. Support Our Efforts: www.patreon.com/cowhuntersunlimited Buy Celtic Cowhunter book: https://ww...
18. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Between The Beaches Podcast - June 10, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourDiscover the backstory and early influences that shaped Brad Phares' writings and cowboy poetry. Additionally, Brad recites some of his favorite poems about horses and the cowboy lifestyle by those who influenced him. Support Our Efforts: www.patreon.com/cowhuntersunlimited Celtic Cowhunter ...
17. A Culture Connected by Cow Whips; with Buddy Mills
Between The Beaches Podcast - June 03, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourCow whips have always been the hallmark of the Florida Cowhunter. Traditional cowboy artist, whip maker, and storyteller Buddy Mills sits down for an educational session on buckskin cow whips, stories about his father, renowned cowhunter Mr. Junior Mills, and some general discussion about Flori...
16. Committed to Conservation: A Look at Florida's Environmental Stewardship Award Winning Ranches
Between The Beaches Podcast - May 27, 2020 04:05 - 39 minutesFor generations now, Florida ranch families have been committed to environmental sustainability and we consider that fact this week through the lens of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Stewardship Awards Program with Florida's lengthy list of winners. Help support our ef...
15. Wisdom and Nostalgia From Florida's Heartland; with Sam Phares
Between The Beaches Podcast - May 20, 2020 04:01 - 1 hourJoin us this week as we take a closer look at other segments of Florida agriculture in Florida's heartland, the wisdom and value of local knowledge applied to the landscape, and lastly some childhood nostalgia tied to the simpler Florida we once knew. . Support our Efforts & Get Art in Retur...
14. Uncharted Waters: How a Scottish Immigrant Built Florida's Cattle Trade With Cuba
Between The Beaches Podcast - May 13, 2020 04:01 - 1 hourFlorida owes its present day prestige and prosperity to cattle herding and the immense wealth resulting directly from trading beef with Cuba in the latter half of the 19th century. This week we cover Captain James McKay Sr, a Scottish immigrant who was the spark of genius responsible for launchi...
13. Bridging The Gap Over Florida's Troubled Waters; with Nyla Pipes and Sam Phares
Between The Beaches Podcast - May 06, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourNyla Pipes, founder of One Florida Foundation, is a battle hardened conservationist and advocate for truth in tackling Florida's enduring water issues. On this episode, she joins us to discuss how she became involved in the discussion, where she sees the shortfalls in finding long term workable ...
12. Adversity Breeds Character: Examining Challenges Facing the Beef Industry in the Wake of Covid-19 & Sharing a Few Stories; with Matt Pearce
Between The Beaches Podcast - April 29, 2020 04:01 - 50 minutesAs Americans face heretofore unprecedented uncertainty and change, Florida ranchers are no different than anyone else. On this episode, Florida Cattlemen's Association President Matt Pearce returns to the podcast to discuss several of the challenges facing our industry in light of the pandemic ...
11. Herding Heritage Interrupted; with June the Bloodhound
Between The Beaches Podcast - April 22, 2020 04:05 - 39 minutesAnything that could have been a distraction or interruption during the recording of this episode absolutely was with my bloodhound pup, June, deciding to ramble about the camphouse rather than lying quietly and sleeping. Hope y'all can laugh along with us because, as cowboys do, we pressed on th...
10: Disease and Disaster, Drought and Dust
Between The Beaches Podcast - April 15, 2020 04:05 - 46 minutesOn this week's episode we offer some opinion, historical context, along with a sprinkling of cowboy poetry to take a look at the impacts the 4 D's listed in the title are having on Florida ranches, and agriculture as a whole, here in the state.
9: The Brucellosis Battle in Florida - How Grit and Grace Helped Secure the Victory; with Linda Crane and Evelyn Tiencken
Between The Beaches Podcast - April 08, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourBrucellosis, a devastating bacterial disease, wreaked havoc on the Florida cattle industry for many years until a federal eradication program was instituted. Instituting the eradication program was the first step, but had the right people not been in the right place at the right time, the Bruce...
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