Cowboy Crossroads is hosted by Andy Hedges, a Lubbock-based folk artist and collector of cowboy songs and poems. Each episode interviews a different guest, including cowboy poets, ranchers, musicians and historians, about working cowboy life. The show has 122 episodes, released about every 40 days, with a median length of roughly 58 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A long-running, loyal audience of western music and cowboy culture listeners
- 122 in-depth interviews since 2016, with guests from cowboy poetry, ranching and western music.
- Apple Podcasts shows 295 ratings averaging 5.0 stars, a strong sign of an engaged listener base.
- Existing sponsors are makers of handmade western goods, a natural fit for heritage-minded brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, storytelling, musical performance
- Tone
- warm, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Bits & SpursNational Ranching Heritage CenterMichael Pardue SilversmithFlint Custom HatsRepublic Boot CompanyShooting Star SaddleryEar Trumpet LabsBaxendale Harmony ConversionsLame Horse Instruments
- Categories promoted
- western apparel, leather goods, musical instruments, heritage museums
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website's Sponsors page lists nine supporting makers and businesses.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed carries an explicit flag of 1, but the titles describe interviews on cowboy music, poetry and ranch history with no sensitive content flagged; the flag is likely a feed default.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.andyhedges.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1190352130 |
| RSS feed | cowboycrossroads.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 121: The Red Steagall Institute for Traditional Western Arts | 2026-09-15 | 50 min |
| Episode 120: Bunk Skelton | 2026-08-13 | 1 h 21 min |
| Episode 119: Benny Romero | 2026-06-23 | 1 h 1 min |
| Episode 118: Jan Hunewill | 2026-05-01 | 49 min |
| Episode 117: Kent Reeves | 2026-03-31 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 116: Tom Sharpe | 2026-02-17 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 34 days ago, a new one about every 40 days.
Andy Hedges interviews a different guest on each episode and asks them to share stories from the working cowboy West and beyond. Cowboy poets, ranchers, working cowboys, musicians, songwriters, artists, historians, and western legends.
About Cowboy Crossroads
Cowboy Crossroads is a podcast hosted by Andy Hedges, a folk artist from Lubbock, Texas, according to his website. Each episode features an interview with a guest such as a cowboy poet, rancher, musician or historian, focused on stories from the working cowboy West. The show has 122 episodes, with a median length of about 58 minutes and a release cadence of roughly every 40 days, according to the RSS feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 295 ratings with a 5.0 average, the feed records the show as updated monthly, and the website's Sponsors page names nine handmade-goods makers and heritage businesses. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, which is an estimate and not a published figure.
Brands in western apparel, leather goods and musical instruments are the most natural sponsors, with a host-read mid-roll estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Confirmed sponsors come from the Sponsors page of the show's website.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cowboy Crossroads can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cowboy Crossroads
How much does Cowboy Crossroads charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. This is an estimate, not a published rate card.
What is Cowboy Crossroads about?
Cowboy Crossroads is a podcast where host Andy Hedges interviews cowboy poets, ranchers, musicians and historians about working cowboy life and the American West, with a new guest in most episodes.
How do I contact Cowboy Crossroads about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also lists a bookings contact.
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