Cowboy Coffee Hour with Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins

13 Episodes
This Dog Did Something Extraordinary and Other Good Camp Dogs Stories
Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

We sit down for a heartfelt conversation about one of a cowboy's most loyal companions - the ranch dog. From the best camp dogs and cattle dogs in cowboy history to a few four-legged troublemakers along the trail, this episode is packed with stories straight from the chuck wagon. We also share the moving story of one dog that changed our lives - and went on to touch the lives of thousands. Whether you're a dog lover, or just love real cowboy stories, this one's for you.

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The Worst Camp Cooks in America - Visiting the Wild Side of Ranch Cooking
04/05/2026

A good cook is harder to find than you think. There's a lot that goes into outdoor cooking, especially for traditional working ranches and cowboys. We're sitting down with Ira Wines, the manager of the historic Ellison Ranching Company, to talk about the wild stories of camp cooks he's experienced over the years. It's worse than just burnt biscuits!

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When Bobby Flay Cooked on the Chuck Wagon | Behind the Scenes of Reality Cooking TV
03/29/2026

I never wanted to be on TV. I just wanted to cook for cowboys. But one phone call, while on a ranch, changed all of that. This is how I went from a cowboy ranch cook, to cooking on national TV. I was standing in a pasture in North Texas when a car pulled up mid-shot and Bobby Flay walks right into my scene. I didn't know who he was. Didn't know he was coming. All I knew was my wood stove was loaded, it was 95 degrees, and we were about to find out how tough Bobby Flay really...


Odd jobs, Dirty Jobs, and the Job that Nearly Killed Me
03/22/2026

In this powerful episode, I'm discussing some of my wildest jobs. And two that resulted in near-death experiences. From being buried alive in a sinkhole to freezing in a cow pasture. This isn't just about dirty jobs; it's a profound story of resilience, faith, and the cowboy wisdom that got me through. If you've ever felt stuck or faced overwhelming odds, this story will give you the inspiration to keep climbing the ladder of life and appreciate every breath.

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The Real Old West Was Nothing Like the Movies (ft. Arizona Ghost Riders)
03/15/2026

Were cowboys REALLY like what Hollywood showed us? We're debunking the biggest myths and historical inaccuracies in classic Western movies - and we brought in a real expert to set the record straight! Our special guest, Santee from Arizona Ghost Riders, is a living historian and authentic cowboy culture expert. We're separating Wild West fact from Hollywood fiction. From gunfights to cowboy food, cattle drives to saloon life - you'll never watch a Western the same way again!

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The Storm That Nearly Broke Me | Cooking Through a Texas Ranch Storm
03/08/2026

I've cooked through tornadoes, blizzards, and baseball-sized hail, but nothing came close to three days in the Palo Duro Canyon. In this episode, Shannon and I share the storm that nearly broke me, how you can read nature better than any weatherman, and the cowboy coffee recipe so good it made a world-class coffee connoisseur furious.

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The Old Time Cowboy Cures that Saved Hundreds of Cowboys... and Bacon Grease is One of Them!
03/01/2026

I've been a chuckwagon cook for over thirty years, and out on those remote ranches, I'm not just the cook - I'm the doctor, dentist, and psychologist too. In this episode, Shannon and I share some of our favorite cowboy cures: how a pre-1982 penny pulls the poison from a spider bite, why bacon grease belongs in every first aid kit, and the hot toddy recipe that's been quieting coughs since the cattle drive days. These old-time remedies have worked for generations, and we've got the stories to prove it.

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When Cancer Takes Everything but Hope - Cooking for Give Kids the World
02/22/2026

What does it take to feed 750 people three meals back to back from a chuck wagon with no electricity and no running water? We're sharing everything we've learned from 30+ years of chuck wagon catering - from weddings to bar mitzvahs - plus our best tips for cooking for a crowd. And we'll take you behind the scenes of the largest catering job we've ever done, a fundraiser for Give Kids the World Foundation and the unforgettable moment that blessed us more than anyone we ever served.

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The Real Story We've Never Told - He Proposed on an Airplane! And the Risk that Started it All
02/15/2026

So many of y'all know how much I love my beautiful wife, Shannon. But, you may not know the story behind how we met. For our first podcast episode, we're sharing our love story. From meeting to proposal to working together today. We hope y'all enjoy!

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SNEAK PEEK: What is the HARDEST Thing about Being a Chuck Wagon Cook?
02/09/2026

Friends, here is a TASTE of what you can expect on Cowboy Coffee Hour, available February 15th! 

Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire.

Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You might’ve seen him on Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters, Cast Iron Cowboy on the Outdoor channel, or alongside his wife, and cookbook co-au...


SNEAK PEEK: What is a Chuck Wagon Cook?
02/09/2026

Friends, here is a TASTE of what you can expect on Cowboy Coffee Hour, available starting February 15th! 

Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire.

Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You might’ve seen him on Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters, Cast Iron Cowboy on the Outdoor channel, or alongside his wife, and cookb...


SNEAK PEEK: Cowboy Kent's SECRET INGREDIENT to Winning 2nd Place on Chopped Grill Masters
02/09/2026

Friends, here is a TASTE of what you can expect on Cowboy Coffee Hour, available starting February 15th! 

Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire.

Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You might’ve seen him on Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters, Cast Iron Cowboy on the Outdoor channel, or alongside his wife, and cookb...


Cowboy Coffee Hour TRAILER!
02/08/2026

Welcome to Cowboy Coffee Hour: gather round for stories from the trail from Cowboy Kent and Shannon Rollins that are full of heart, faith, and of course - a little of fire.

Kent Rollins is a cowboy and has been a chuck wagon cook for over 30 years, cooking for ranches all across America. You might’ve seen him on Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters, Cast Iron Cowboy on the Outdoor channel, or alongside his wife, and cookbook co-author, Shannon, on their YouTube show with over 3.4 Million subscribers, where they share the humor and history behind cowboy phil...