Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots

12/25/2025

New Episode Drop – The Kids Take the Mic 🎙️

We finally did it.
We put microphones in front of the kids.

What could possibly go wrong?

In Episode 14 of Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots, Caden and McKayla join us on the show and tell their side of the story—who they are, what they’re doing now, and what it was really like growing up in our house.

Spoiler alert:
- Dad’s cowboy logic gets reviewed
- Mom’s “diplomat skills” get evaluated
- Family stories get corrected
- The truth comes out… whether we like it or not

If you’ve ever wondered what your kids would say about you if you weren’t in the room—this episode might hit a little close to home.

Pull up a chair on the front porch and listen in.
We promise laughs, honesty, and proof that our kids survived us.

Tell us in the comments:
Would you let your kids take over your podcast?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yPlygwNhBWPdrZnz0jgv4?si=x-MuyBvvS8GOjsvkDahosw

Youtube: https://youtu.be/qWQo6Uph65w

For the first time on Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots, we’re turning the microphones over to the next generation.In Episode 14, we introduce our kids—Caden and ...

12/12/2025

Well, y'all...miracles do happen!

Patrick traded his cowboy boots for “big city culture” this week and went to a Broadway play...with singing… and dancing… and feelings! If that ain’t worth an episode, nothing is...ha!

We also got into a few other topics that’ll make you nod, laugh, or shake your head:

💍Whether a cowboy really needs to wear a wedding ring
🎄Why Christmas hits different when the kids are grown
🎁And the kind of gifts you can’t wrap but sure do matter

Episode 13 of Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots is live — and you don’t want to miss hearing Patrick talk about Broadway like he’s reviewing a new tractor.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/UM8LIvQWdik?si=zpFYDS-jK5bxQ-mz

Welcome back to Rural Roots & Cowboy Boots! In today’s episode, we’re diving into four conversations that hit home for couples in every season of life. Segme...

11/27/2025

Episode 12 of Rural Roots & Cowboy Boots is now live!

This week we’re catching up after a busy stretch — talking about our trip to Texas, the traditions that make this season feel like home, the chaos and comedy of sitting in the student section, and a little bit of thankfulness as we head into the holidays.

It’s an easy conversation about family, perspective, and the moments that remind us what really matters.

Grab a few minutes and join us for Episode 12. We appreciate every single one of you who listens and supports the show.

https://youtu.be/6LWhgtYfBWs

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XPqFopKcGW415Qb4RL4RK?si=2lpqirPAQKO-GfSjwFU4nQ

In this episode, we’re catching our breath after a busy stretch and sharing stories from the past few weeks — including our trip to Texas, the traditions tha...

11/13/2025

NEW EPISODE: “Strong Roots and New Routines”

This week, Patrick and Amy sit down on the front porch to talk about:
- Women shaping the future of American agriculture after Amy’s trip to the American Agri-Women convention
- The latest updates from their D.C. advocacy work and national media interviews
- The truth behind the government shutdown headlines, Walmart’s 24% share of SNAP spending, and what’s really happening on Main Street
- Life as new empty nesters — and how Pilates found its way into ranch life

Listen now on YouTube- https://youtu.be/C-pfoOA6_V8

Listen now on Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WEJBunPyhBEcIzZf7gU2f?si=qbG6_fJKThGjkyrK214Sag

10/30/2025

We’re back!
After a little time away, Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots is back with Episode 10 – “Back from the Pasture: Fair Season, Cattle Updates, and Front Porch Truths.”

This one’s got it all — a look at where we’ve been, a few laughs from the State Fair, a real update on what’s happening in the cattle industry, and some front-porch truth about what’s behind those labels on your beef.

Join Patrick & Amy as they talk about life, balance, and the business of staying rooted in what’s real.

Listen now on Spotify and YouTube:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7B9fKHLwej2sydw5VLzCLk?si=JQNw3aVfQ-q8GRLTK_W8tg

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKidWGMyAh4

Because sometimes you have to live the story before you can tell it — and the porch is still where truth sits down and takes its boots off.

Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots: Marriage, Mayhem, and Manure—Welcome to the Good Life. · Episode

09/27/2025

In this episode of Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots, Patrick and Amy tackle a timeless truth: not every argument deserves your energy. From Boston’s renegade Founding Fathers to Washington’s policy battles and the challenges facing rural health care, this conversation is about choosing your battles—and choosing gratitude.

In this episode of Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots, Patrick and Amy tackle a timeless truth: not every argument deserves your energy. From Boston’s renegade Fou...

09/26/2025

New Episode!

“We don’t have to go to every argument we’re invited to.”

In Episode 9 of Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots, Patrick and Amy talk about:
- Why not every fight is worth your energy
- Dreamers who don’t fit in society’s box (and why we need them)
- Patrick’s trip to Washington, D.C. to push back on unfair beef inspection policies
- Amy’s meeting with the CEO of ECU Health Care and what it means for rural health
- Front porch reflections on gratitude—even when others disagree

Takeaway: The strongest voice isn’t always the loudest—it’s the wisest.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CtXVzDmozPfJAc0tfZf6p?si=h_CD0RGVRQ6yoSweeSR7dg

Listen now on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6S77BZ-uvgU

09/12/2025

We swapped the studio for wide-open spaces and talked about what the land teaches—about family, faith, and finding your footing when life keeps moving. If that hits home, pull up a chair and ride along with us.

🎥 Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/dJDvle4GTRQ?feature=shared

If it resonates, please subscribe, share with a friend, and drop a quick review—it helps more than you know.

From the geysers of Yellowstone to the porches of rural America — this episode is all about legacy, growth, and what it means to live the good life.What’s in...

08/23/2025

Look who felt well enough for a trip to Rural King in the wagon today with his Mama and G-Mama!

08/21/2025

School buses are rolling again, but “back to school” looks a whole lot different when your kids are in grad school. We’re talking new dreams, Beer Olympics, and why North Carolina’s calendar was written for tourists, not students.

We’ll also dive into the tough stuff — how education feels more about money than learning, why rural schools can’t thrive on one-size-fits-all solutions, and what puzzle pieces are missing when it comes to raising kids today.

Oh, and of course… an update on Zep (because we know y’all are asking). 🐾

Pull up a chair and listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube.

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ruralrootsandcowboyboots/episodes/Episode-7-Back-to-School--Big-Money-and-Missing-Pieces-e374he8

https://youtu.be/rMBVDuxRvBY

This week on Rural Roots and Cowboy Boots, Patrick and Amy share real talk about education, family, and the little things that make life messy but good.Zep’s...

08/15/2025

Patrick has spent plenty of nights in the doghouse over our 30 years together, but last night was his first in the dog kennel. He drives me crazy, but his love for our kids—and our granddog—is pretty special.

Hear the full story on our “Rural Roots & Cowboy Boots” podcast: YouTube https://youtu.be/Hg3eLn-9ei8 | Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3jEHIEAnbsnERr5O7G8dhy.

08/14/2025

Life on the farm is never dull.

This week, we share the whirlwind that started with our granddog’s accident and an emergency vet run, took an unexpected detour down a “lovers’ lane” we didn’t know we had, and landed us in the middle of some big decisions. From the heartfelt to the hilarious, it’s all part of our rural reality.

Make this hard week worth it: listen, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your support matters more than you know. 💛

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hg3eLn-9ei8
🎧 Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jEHIEAnbsnERr5O7G8dhy
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rural-roots-and-cowboy-boots-marriage-mayhem-and/id1824478380
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Life on the farm is never dull. This week, we share the whirlwind of events that started with Zeppelin’s accident and an emergency trip to the vet, took a de...