Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls

About Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls

Podcast for ranchers and ranch wives. Vanden and Marina talk about their day to day lives living on a ranch, raising Angus and Gelbvieh cattle, working on leather, and making knives. A few words to help you find the podcast: Ranching podcast, knife making podcast, leatherworking podcast, homesteading podcast. For ranchers, for homesteaders, for craftsmen, for makers, for rural living. Ranching tips, knife making techniques, leatherworking skills, DIY leather projects, handcrafted knives. Western lifestyle, self-sufficiency, sustainable living, traditional crafts, handmade goods. Listen to expert advice, practical tips for ranchers, craft your own knives, mastering leatherwork, preserving ranch traditions. Rancher community, homesteading network, craftsmen connection, rural lifestyle enthusiasts. Cowboy culture, heritage crafts, frontier skills, back-to-basics living, handmade artistry. Best podcast for ranchers, knife making for beginners, leatherwork tutorials, ranching lifestyle podcast.

Publisher

Vanden

Category

business · leisure · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

29 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Apr 2025

   Bull Sales and Duck Tales!

   Send us a text Rebranding, Bull Sales, and Ranching Insights In episode 10 of the newly rebranded 'Cows and Bulls' podcast, hosts Marina and Vanden discuss the origin of their podcast name and share experiences from recent bull sales, including purchasing a bull named Turtle from Turtle Creek Angus. They talk about the facilities and events at various bull sales, from Turtle Creek to Pine Creek and Lindscov LT Ranch. The episode also delves into daily ranch activities, including feeding bott...

2. 

   5 Apr 2025

   Conversations with vets, spicy mare, and Marina interviews Vanden!

   Send us a text In Episode 9 of the 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, hosts Marina and Vanden discuss the ongoing activities and challenges at their ranch. They cover topics like the end of heifer calving, tagging, and vaccinations, as well as the use of horses for sorting cattle. They talk about a recent vet meeting focused on improving cattle health and vaccination protocols, as well as their involvement in vendor fairs and side hustles like laser engraving tags and knife making...

3. 

   25 Mar 2025

   Loose screws, interviews, and living the dream!

   Interviewing Marina: Ranch Life and Personal Anecdotes In this episode of the Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls podcast, Vanden and Marina try something new with Vanden interviewing Marina to help listeners get to know her better. They discuss ranch updates, including calf tagging and heifer calving, as well as the struggles and benefits of the current drought conditions. Additionally, Marina shares insights into her background, hobbies, and past experiences, from her volleyball skills to ...

4. 

   16 Mar 2025

   Good news and bad news.

   A Week of Sales, Celebrations, and Challenges at Gaaskjolen Ranch In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, Vanden and Marina provide an insightful recap of the latest events at Gaaskjolen Ranch. They begin by celebrating Vanden’s father's 78th birthday with a low-key family dinner and the traditional task of working on the bulls. The day takes a somber turn with the news of a family tragedy. The hosts reflect on the busy period that followed, including the 40th-an...

5. 

   27 Feb 2025

   Baby Moo Cows!!!!

   Getting Back on Track: Heifers, Sickness, and New Beginnings In this episode of the 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts return after a two-week hiatus caused by illness. They update listeners on their bustling life on the ranch, highlighting calving heifers, bull sale preparations, and navigating extreme winter weather. Despite challenges, they managed to save calves and introduce new heifers to the herd. Amidst the chaos, the hosts also adopted a new puppy named Gracie ...

6. 

   7 Feb 2025

   Big Balls In Cow Town!

   Black Hills Stock Show Special: Cows, Trucks, and Ranch Adventures In this episode of 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts discuss their hectic week at the Black Hills Stock Show, detailing the process of selling heifers and steers, and overcoming equipment failures with the help of friends. They share their experiences at the stock show, from purchasing local wool socks to enjoying the petting zoo and ranch rodeo. The hosts also talk about their efforts to prepare for ca...

7. 

   29 Jan 2025

   Sort, Sort, and RESORT! (But not Maxine)

   Sort, Sort, and Re Sort: Life on the RanchIn this episode of the 'Cows Are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, titled 'Sort, Sort, and Re Sort', the hosts delve into the hectic week they've had on the ranch, focusing on preparing to sell heifers and steers amidst challenging sorting conditions. They discuss their sorting methods, including the crucial assistance provided by their aging but invaluable cow dogs. The episode is rich with anecdotes about ranch life, including the story of their ...

8. 

   22 Jan 2025

   How we met, beginnings, endings, and our animal family.

   How We Met: A Ranch Love Story In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bowls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts discuss their journey of meeting on Match.com and moving to a ranch in South Dakota. They share the story of their first interactions, their love for horses, and the various challenges they've faced as a blended family. Tales of life on the ranch, including taking care of old pets and managing cattle, are interspersed with personal anecdotes. The episode offers an intimate look at th...

9. 

   15 Jan 2025

   Ep 2. Bulls, burgers, and bales

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10. 

    7 Jan 2025

    Episode 1!

    Vanden and Marina - Happenings on the Ranch Shop talk News! Tools of the Week! Ask AI- cowboy poem https://amzn.to/4fVcFyo

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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