The Old Hat Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Chambless
Entertaining and encouraging stories from a life well lived as told by Old Hat, an old Texas cowboy. If lawyers can be disbarred and clergy can be defrocked then surely a cowboy can be deranged.
A bedtime story about Toby the dog, a lullaby called "I believe in you". Because I do believe in you.
Do you have mean sisters? My sisters might not like this one! =) Do you think the grown ups kept or are keeping information from you? It's true. We talk about why. Key take aways; You can solve complex problems with simple tools. You don't have to practice being miserable. You get to decide who to trust. If you have the responsibility, you also have the authority. If you don't have the authority then you do not have the responsibility.
Things have been busy around here, so this is an update of a variety of things and some news about what is coming up in the near future. Hint: "Old Hat reads the Classics" is coming.
We talk about how to make a safe space for honest conversations, and improving your listening skills. And we laugh a lot and maybe cry just a little.
Ginger and Old Hat talk about what kids think are thinking about in school and college, based on her 25 years of being a trusted listener to thousands of kids, and how to help them.
I read you the whole book of Jonah from the Bible! (It's super short). And a lullaby to help you sleep.
Introducing my funny, loving friend Ginger to all of you who listen. She is someone who has as many stories as I do. She is also someone with a complete willingness to tell you what she knows about yours truly. We always have great conversations and now you get to be a part of them, too!
A reminder that the bad guys aren't winning, The story of Little Red Riding Hood, and a song I like called I'll hold you in my heart.
Some thoughts on anxiety and dealing with stress, a few stories, and an Old Hat original anaphora poem.
Old Hat reads Psalm 90 and 91 and some in The Gospel of John chapters 14 & 17. Things that help me change the direction of my thoughts.
People helping people; making memories; teaching your kids things; have a schedule; don't give up!
I'm back! Talking about social distancing yourself by working in the garden and other thoughts on coping with this unusual situation re covid 19.
Old Hat asks his number one son to sit in as cohost for this episode. We end up talking about asking for help and helping others who ask for help.
Some free advice about life and sheep. Some thoughts on dealing with grief. A couple of good stories.
Ever wonder how an old cowboy copes with the challenges of life? Then this is the podcast for you!
Thoughts on tornado season, and Toby the ranch early warning system. Which always worked out in Toby's favor.
Can you name all of your school teachers in order? Me neither. I remember the best ones though and here they are.
A virtual tour of an old Texas Cattle Ranch. The scene of many adventures, including the story of Toby the Wonder pup. Also includes the story, well one of them, of a cowboy making his wife really angry by way of reckless endangerment. (It ends well)
The first of many stories about the best dog ever. Toby. You can find his photo over on the facebook page.
The Cowboy James Show also has a high school poetry version. I tell the story of how I became the llama king.
The story of the first time I took the Cowboy James Show to a local elementary school for Western Day. There was a horse wreck followed by an evacuation of the whole school. A memorable day.
I talk about this exact coffee maker in the podcast.
https://www.matthew-epstein.com/cona-coffee-maker-reviews/
I mentioned my friend Julie who owns a coffee company. This is a link her website where you can order some great coffee. This is not a paid endorsement. I just think the coffee, and Julie, are awesome.
https://www.kingdomgrowers.com/
I call this place Mrs. Hat's Finishing School for pretty girls. The China and Switzerland stories.
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-93970-SkyScout-Personal-Planetarium/dp/B000CNPAAA is where you will find the Sky Scout if you just have to see it.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons
I am still figuring out the use of this section.
What do you want to see here?
I am hoping to figure out what to put in my show notes soon. I hope you enjoy this first ever Old Hat podcast.