Welcome to the American Cattlemen Podcast, hosted by Gale McKinney, where information, entertainment, and the cow/calf industry come together. Whether talking to a country western entertainer, cow/calf producer, or industry professional, ACP promises a different ride than other podcasts.
Welcome to American Cattlemen’s Producer Profiles where Gale brings the business and lifestyle of the Cow/Calf industry together. Whether it’s the most recent production sale to your local county fair Gale brings you interviews with the grassroot folks of the industry.
Our audience is United States cow/calf producers and worldwide industry professionals derived from our extensive social media following of over 500,000 unique industry professionals. Each episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast will be promoted through our digital outlets and the American Cattlemen magazine and newsletter.
Previous Episodes
American Cattlemen’s Podcast Producer Profile with Drake Simmental
Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast Producer Profile. It’s great to have you along for the ride.
Coming up today is a conversation with Flint Drake of Drake Simmental from Centerville, Iowa. Flint will be telling about their great operation in Southern Iowa and reviewing their upcoming production sale on January 26th, 2024!
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
American Cattlemen’s Podcast Producer Profile with Hoover Angus
Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast Producer Profile. It’s great to have you along for the ride.
Coming up today is a conversation with Landi McFarland of Hoover Angus from Ellston, Iowa. Landi will be telling about their great operation in Southern Iowa and reviewing their upcoming production sale on February 6, 2024!
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
R.W. Hampton | Episode #6 | November 22, 2023
R.W. Hampton
Welcome back to the American Cattleman Podcast! We’re glad you’ve joined us for another episode. Whether you’re out checking cattle, hauling hay, headed down the highway, or simply taking a break from the day’s work, thanks for making us part of your routine.
On today’s episode, we’ve got a great lineup for you. We’ll kick things off with the latest news and updates from across the cattle industry, covering stories that matter to producers, ranchers, and everyone involved in the business of raising beef. From industry trends and market developments to events shaping agriculture across the country, we’ll get you caught up on what’s happening before we dive into today’s featured conversation.
After the news, we’re honored to welcome one of the most recognizable voices in Western entertainment, R.W. Hampton. Known as a singer, actor, cowboy, horseman, and storyteller, R.W. has spent decades sharing the values and traditions of the American West through music, film, television, and live performances. Beyond the stage, he’s also become a trusted voice for many national brands, lending his unmistakable style to commercials and promotional campaigns that celebrate the Western way of life.
During our conversation, R.W. reflects on his journey from the ranch to the recording studio and Hollywood, sharing stories from his career, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why preserving the cowboy lifestyle remains as important today as ever. Of course, we’ll also talk about his music, the inspiration behind his songs, and what keeps him passionate about entertaining audiences across the country.
It’s a fun, heartfelt conversation filled with stories, laughter, and a deep appreciation for agriculture and the Western lifestyle. As we head into the holiday season, we think you’ll enjoy spending some time with our friend, R.W. Hampton.
We’ll get to that in just a moment, but first, here’s a quick word from our friends and today’s sponsor, Rawhide Portable Corrals. After that, we’ll bring you the latest industry news.
Let’s ride!
This edition of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
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Brett DeBruycker | Episode #5 | November 6, 2023
American Cattleman Podcast – Welcome!
Howdy and welcome back to the American Cattleman Podcast. It’s great to have you riding with us again today. Coming up in the latest episode of the American Cattlemen, we’re going to share some cattle news and then we’ll dive into a conversation with our dear friend from Montana, Brett DeBruycker from DeBruycker Charolais. DeBruycker Charolais is a family operation that’s been around since 1963. We’ll also talk about the beginnings of Brett DeBruycker, and the DeBruycker Charolais operation, their upcoming Bull sale in April and their expansion selling their tasty beef all across the United States. Finally, we’ll also close the gate on this episode with some thoughts about this podcast and ranch life in general. Let’s ride!
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Mark McCully American Angus Association | Episode #4 | September 13, 2023
Mark McCully from the American Angus Association
Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast, it’s great to have you with us again. In this episode, we’ll highlight a couple of great stories in the latest edition of the American Cattlemen Magazine. After that, we’ll dive into our conversation with Mr. Mark McCully from the American Angus Association based in St. Joseph, Missouri. Then we’ll switch gears and head south to learn more about the famous King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas and we’ll close the gate with our good friend Celeste Sentrini who, with her brother works a ranch in California…along with a host of
other jobs that help ranchers throughout the West. Let’s ride! Thank you, Hunter, and before we get too far her…jobs. Thanks for being with us…and we’ll catch you next time…here on the American Cattlemen Podcast. 
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Dr. Joe Mask from Beefmasters United | Episode #3 | August 21, 2023
Dr. Joe Mask from Beefmasters United
Hey everyone, welcome to the latest edition of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Coming up in this episode, we’ll check out some fresh cattle news, give you all a heads up on some of this month’s articles in the American Cattlemen Magazine and then we’ll check in with Travis Wulf a Minnesota cattleman about his ranch and weather experience. After that, we’ll dive into a breed visit with Dr. Joe Mask from Beefmasters United. Finally, we’ll close the gate with some thoughts on why some folks just don’t want to work. Be sure to stick around! There’s plenty ahead and lots more to come in the future. 
This edition of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals and by Central Life Science where controlling flies is a science. The American Cattlemen Podcast is also made possible with support from Ferappease to calm your cattle and TYM Tractors that exceeds your needs. Don’t forget to follow the American Cattlemen on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to follow us on social media so you don’t miss a single update.
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Gay Gordan-Byrne from Repair.org | Episode #2 | July 10, 2023
Gay Gordan-Byrne from Repair.org
Hey, welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast! Just ahead, we’ll go over some cattle news brought to you by the American Cattlemen Magazine. But before we get into that, we have special guest Gay Gordan-Byrne from Rapair.org. In our breed segment you’ll learn more about the American Hereford Association with Shane Bidwell the Chief Operating Officer and director of breed improvement and Chap will close the gate on this edition with Nashville based singer/songwriter Hayley Payne.
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