On this episode of the Rawhide Roundup, I sit down with Jake Yancey of Tracking Y Ranch in Washington State. By day, Jake serves his community as a full-time police officer, but at home, he and his wife are building their first-generation ranch from the ground up—raising cattle alongside their twin daughters. We talk about the unique challenges and rewards of balancing law enforcement and ranching, the conservation work they’re passionate about, and how they’re making an impact in their local agricultural community.

In this episode of the Rawhide Roundup, I sit down with cowboy, former bull rider, inventor, and entrepreneur Richard Nevels. We talk about his early days on the rodeo circuit, including the story behind a bull he sold to John McDonald—aptly named Rawhide. Richard shares how the events of 9/11 led him into a career with TSA and Homeland Security, and how that chapter shaped his outlook on safety. Now, as the inventor of The Blade Solution, Richard is bringing that same focus on safety to the world of mowing equipment, with an innovative device designed to protect both operators and machines. From the arena to the agency to the workshop, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of The Rawhide Roundup, I sit down with Elizabeth Thomas of Thomas Cattle Company to learn about the family-run ranch she operates alongside her husband Seth, his brother Logan and wife Kristin, and their parents. From Oreana, Idaho to the Owyhee Mountains, this multi-generational outfit is making waves with their direct-to-consumer beef business. From grass-fed, grain-finished cattle to regenerative ranching practices, the Thomases are building something special. Tune in to hear how they're connecting with customers, selling everything from beef shares to snack sticks, jerky, spices, and tallow—all straight from the ranch to your table.