Cowboy Life, hosted by Ross Hecox and Jim Essick, features interviews and first-person stories about ranching, horsemanship and cowboy history, centered on West Texas and the Great Basin. The show has 34 episodes, released roughly every five to six weeks, with a median length of about 99 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged, niche Western audience of ranchers and horse owners, rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts
- 194 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average signal a loyal, engaged listener base
- Long-form interviews run about 99 minutes, giving sponsors extended listening time
- Guests span West Texas and Nevada ranches, reaching working ranch and horsemanship buyers
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, storytelling, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- warm, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 115 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the dossier lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description cover ranching, horses and cowboy history with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sites.libsyn.com/445107 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1652132977 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/445107/rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| James Gholson went to work for the legendary Pitchfork Ranch at just 1 | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 32 min |
| Four decades. A lifetime in the saddle. Bob Moorhouse takes us inside | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 54 min |
| Buster McLaury has started nearly 10,000 colts and cowboyed for legend | 2026-06-29 | 1 h 50 min |
| Mark Gardiner and his family raise Black Angus bulls near Ashland, Kan | 2026-06-10 | 1 h 58 min |
| Nick Dowers; Nevada Rancher, NRCHA Snaffle Bit Open Champion, 2 Time R | 2026-03-20 | 2 h 0 min |
| Buckaroos & Big Country: Joe Glascock Winecup Gamble Ranch Manger, a 1 | 2026-02-26 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 24 days ago, a new one about every 39 days.
Legendary cowpuncher Tom Moorhouse shares his experiences growing up and working on ranches throughout West Texas. His cowboy stories describe life on the wagon, his family's ranching legacy, dealing with drought and the beginnings of ranch rodeo. He also details how the respected Great Basin horseman Ray Hunt introduced better training practices to old school Texas cowboys, and how that has…
About Cowboy Life
Cowboy Life is a podcast hosted by Ross Hecox and Jim Essick, with the Libsyn site describing the show as stories of ranch life, horsemanship and cowboy history. Episodes are long-form interviews with cowboys, ranch managers and horse trainers from West Texas, Nevada and other Western states. The feed lists 34 episodes, released about every five to six weeks, with a median episode length of roughly 99 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings with a 4.9 average, indicating a small but engaged audience. Listener size is an estimate: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count and show age. The feed shows no sponsors or funding links.
The show suits brands selling ranch equipment, western apparel, and horse feed or tack, as well as companies seeking a dedicated Western lifestyle audience. Starbooked estimates an episode sponsorship at about $40 to $200 based on estimated downloads.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cowboy Life can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cowboy Life
How much does Cowboy Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is Cowboy Life about?
Cowboy Life features interviews with ranchers, cowboys and horse trainers about ranch life, horsemanship and Western history, mostly in West Texas and Nevada.
How do I contact Cowboy Life about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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