As the oldest of 10 children on a farm in Northwest Ohio, David grew up playing and singing gospel, country, and bluegrass. David has a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Marriage and Family Therapy.

David recently retired from his 40 year career of providing 'Whole Health' education at various Universities and for the VHA. In addition to performing music at White Stallion Ranch and other venues, he consults in the area of Whole Health.

Also, he provides guest ranch services at his Ranch in Aravaipa Canyon.

Marty Freese and Russell True have been close friends for years. They share a deep love for White Stallion Ranch and its long history as a guest ranch and a Southern Arizona Film-makers destination.

Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry, George Clooney, William Holden, Audie Murphy and many other notable celebrities have spent time at White Stallion Ranch. 

A couple of observant guests saw Tom Hanks at White Stallion getting ready for his role in Cast Away. Marty shares with our listeners a who’s who of what happened here at the Ranch. Enjoy!

The Mescal Movie Set is an iconic "Old West" town that presents a unique and authentic filming experience.  The Western frontier town offers 28 buildings complete with props and is nestled in historic cattle country with mountain backdrops, scenic vistas, and spectacular views.

This Southern Arizona historical site has been the focal point of  is ideal for featured films, television series, commercials, music videos, reality shows, photo shoots, and other film productions. Mescal’s Director of Media and Marketing Mark Sankey joins Russell and Steven to share what’s going on at Mescal and How you can watch it first-hand. 

 Thank you for being a part of the posse of the cowboy up podcast.  We come to you from the historic White Stallion Ranch in Tucson Arizona.  This week on this Thanksgiving weekend celebration we welcome John May who has the wonderful opportunity to tell stories about all the different kinds of horses and about the many wonderful guest ranches and cowboy experience places that you can enjoy.

Remember that many people have said that going to a dude ranch or guest ranch was one of the best things they ever did and for many it even changed their life insignificant ways.  Well join us as we take a trip down that transformation trail and see if we can find a place just right for you!

And remember to reach out to us and tell us more at [email protected]

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Greg Hager is the reigning ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR with the Pro Cowboy Country Artist Association (PCCAA). Song-writer and accomplished musician, Greg Hager offers original songs with a fresh authentic Western flair, from heartwarming to toe-tapping.

Ballad-creator and tall-tale originator, Greg presents a musical program that will tickle the ears and inspire the heart. His music and message has a true “western styled” country and gospel focus, and is a delight for all members of the family.

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All the best and have a thankful and grateful Thanksgiving time anytime

Built in 1939, Old Tucson is a renowned film set and family theme park located just outside Tucson, AZ. Nestled between Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, this beautiful desert setting has been the filming location for hundreds of classic western films and TV shows. The studio opened its doors as a theme park in 1960 and continues to welcome guests for a variety of immersive and theatrical experiences, special events, and tours.

The Tucson Rodeo Parade originated in February 1925. At that time, it preceded the Tucson Rodeo and was a one-day event, both of which were conceived with the thought that they could benefit Tucson’s economy by attracting tourists. The plan worked! Now, 100 years later, the parade is still rollin' strong!

Anna Twinney’s Reach Out to Horses programs give you the opportunity to learn the methodologies and concepts necessary to fully understand and work in the language of the horse.  Anna is a noted International Equine Specialist, Natural Horsemanship Clinician, Animal Communicator and Energy Healer. Her hands-on approach will allow you to gain insight and understanding into the mind of the horse, learn how to leave the one-way conversation behind, and build a true connection and trust-based partnership with your horse.

Mark Bedor is the creator of Today’s Wild West, an award-winning documentary-style TV series on all-things-Western and a two-time winner of the National Cowboy Museum’s Western Heritage Award.

Mark is a long-time freelance magazine writer-photographer, author of two Western coffee table photography books, and spent a career in local TV news, before focusing on the Great American West.

Mark Bedor and Russell have been friends for years and in this edition of the Cowboy Up podcast, those years come alive and they share what they are up to now. This one is a lot of fun! Sit back and enjoy!

Spend a few minutes with Dean Ruffing. Dean is the CEO of Hotels In The Best Destinations.

Dean shares some of his favorite places to visit and even gives us a little “Inside Baseball” on how booking travel and getting the best deal actually works. Learn about terms like OTA and IPW and how to leverage these to get the most bang for your travel dollar.

Dean and Russell have worked and traveled together extensively for year. Come along for a great ride. Saddle up!