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The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast

Hugh McLennan

The award winning weekly syndicated radio show THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST.

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The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22602 Week of January...

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2026/01/09

: Another interesting ride with Doug Walsh talking about riding with Martin Black working cows in Idaho, and describing what led him to life as a cowboy and horseman. You’ll hear why a horse does not understand many of the verbal cues we give them, and you’ll be captivated by the beautiful music of the west on this hour of great radio.

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54:35

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22601 week of January...

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2026/01/06

Alberta horseman Doug Walsh joins Hugh to tell the intriguing story of a mare he’s been working with for several years. It’s been a stressful journey and you’ll hear all about the successes and setbacks. There’s an entertaining poem about a rancher who discovered a unique breed of cattle and became the target of his neighbour’s laugher, until they went through the sale ring. Lot’s of great music and much more this week.

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53:47

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Program #22552 Week of...

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2025/12/27

This is the best of 2025 with a look back at some of the funniest, and most interesting and moving stories folks have shared. You'll hear some of the best true western music released in the past year along with some of the best cowboy poetry. A memorable collection of the tracks of 2025.

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49:04

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Program #22551 week of...

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2025/12/19

This week it’s a brand new Spirit of the West Christmas special with a saddlebag full of the kind of Christmas music you don’t get to hear anywhere else, songs about Christmas on the range. You’ll hear some classic Christmas Cowboy Poetry and some of the best work of the men and women of the west.

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53:12

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22550 week of...

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2025/12/12

A rancher with operations in several parts of the west is also a fine singer and song writer and this week J.Parson shares his stories of horses, cattle and ranching along with some of his songs and the inspiration that led to their creation. A horse with a long hidden issue when the cowboy on his back did something to trigger it, on the Horse Training File. A look at opportunism and concerns on the Rangeland news, and much more.

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53:00

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22549 week of...

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2025/12/05

: Well known horseman who earned his spurs in Australia and North America, Chris Cox is recovering from major back re construction surgery to repair the damage from years of riding tough horses. This week you’ll hear a special message from Chris about his situation and he’ll share a lot of great stories about his horseback adventures. The Rangeland news reveals the name of a Canadian who has been invited to the Road to the Horse Next spring, and many more interesting items. There’s some...

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51:09

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22548 Weekend of...

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2025/11/28

Three good cowboys from different places in the world get together with Hugh to try and come up with a more spectacular adventure than the guy who started, and they’re all true. Some really special music features songs that haven’t been heard for a long time. The rangeland news remembers a legend in the Canadian Cutting horse industry and looks at how meat from cloned animals might be at the retail grocers with no labelling to identify it. A fine piece of poetry and much more will keep ...

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54:34

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22547 Week of...

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2025/11/21

Award winning horseman and mental health advocate Taylor Douglas back this week to talk about his new project. It will see a percentage of sales revenue from a line of horse products go towards helping folks in the horse industry who are dealing with mental health concerns. There’s a play list of songs that will take you along on the late fall roundups and one of the finest cowboy poems you’ll ever hear.

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53:57

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22546 Week of...

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2025/11/14

: An award winning cowboy and horseman from Saskatchewan seemed to have everything going right, but for years he was troubled with anxiety and depression that he kept to himself until it became more than he could handle. This week Taylor Edwards shares his amazing journey, and a lot of insight into his horsemanship. There’s a song and poem that focuses on remembering the dark days of the war and the enormous price paid for the freedom we enjoy today. Good music and great inf...

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51:31

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22545 week of...

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2025/11/07

Its insight, knowledge and experience that sets the pros apart from the novices and this week, Bruce Logan, a consummate horseman and cowboy share’s what he’s learned from a lot of years working on ranches and in the show ring. You’ll hear some powerful and moving music about this way of life, along with the Rangeland News and a fitting piece of cowboy poetry capturing the feeling of late fall days in cattle country.

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51:35

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22544 Week of October...

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2025/10/28

This week the music and the stories are dedicated to a broadcasting legend who recently retired. Pete Hicks spent his long career doing everything he could to promote country music performers. You’ll hear some his own original songs, and stoires along with the rest of the Country music legends. From rodeo to radio, it’s a nostalgic ride with some terrific people

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51:29

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22543 week of October...

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2025/10/24

Some well -known top hands share their stories of how good horses got them through some dangerous situations this week. Martin Black and R.W. Hampton will keep you on the edge of your seat. Hugh looks back to the diary of a cowboy ridin night herd on a deep dark night and how his horse got him safely back to camp in pitch blackness. Some stirring songs of cowboy life, Rangeland News a round out what could be one of the best shows this year, so far.

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47:55

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Program #22542 Week of October...

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2025/10/17

Mike Kevil one today’s top colt starters joins Hugh and they’ll discuss the elements that go into the challenge getting a young horse to find his potential, and there’s a great mix of music and the songs all relate to riding green colts and rank broncs. The Rangeland news looks at how pen riders do a better job recognizing problem cattle than technology does. A good piece of cowboy poetry finishes this one off in style.

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53:35

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22541 Week of October...

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2025/10/10

A couple of working cowboys share their stories this week. Bobby Covazis grew up on the famous King Ranch where his dad was the foreman. He talks about why he traded a promising pro football career for the life of a cowboy. Jeff Gore has the song and the story of a good ranch horse that disappeared from the ranges of Wyoming and showed up a year later in Texas. Theres’ that special music of the west, horse training help,and a heart warming poem from Perry Jacobson.

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52:38

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Program 22540 Week of October...

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2025/10/03

This week Hugh visits with Lee Morris, the former CEO of Tourism Kamloops and they’ll reflect on some of the funny things that happened when they were both involved with the Kamloops Cattle Drives of the past. A listenable collection of pure western music reflecting the beauty of the rangeland in the fall and one of the finest cowboy poems ever crafted.

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The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22539 week of...

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2025/09/26

This week Hugh brings back some unforgettable stories that were told by Dr. Lorne Greenway several years ago. He was a highly respected vet, rancher and politician and he passed away last month. From the pranks the ranchers played on him and each other to the great horses he knew and the adventures of doctoring cattle in challenging conditions, it’s a spellbinding conversation. There’s some beautiful music of the west, horse training advice, and cowboy poetry to keep y...

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54:10

The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22538 Week of...

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2025/09/19

: A look back at time before WI FI, Smart phones T.V. and Electricity. Historian and author Ken Mather shares some heart warming stories of the early frontier ranchers. Bryan Salmond recites his classic poem about a runaway team hitched to a binder, and you’ll hear a terrific selection of the best music of the new west.

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The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Program #22537 week of...

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2025/09/12

This week takes you back to 2010 when Hugh was horseback helping drive 100 head of cattle through downtown Edmonton. The guy who supplied a good horse is a well known rancher and horseman and you’ll hear some pretty interesting stories from Ed Wedman. You’ll also hear about 2 ranchers who bet a bottle of Whiskey on which one could unload a truck full of cattle in the shortest time. Great music and much more on this hour of fine radio.

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The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Program #22536 Week of...

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2025/09/05

A Pioneer family with their belongings loaded on a wagon trying to reach the site of their new homestead before winter, The conspiracy between meat packers and cattle buyers and how it hurt the early ranchers, these and many more stories are told by historian Ken Mather on this weeks’ show, along with some beautiful music, horse training advice, The Rangeland News and an unforgettable piece of cowboy poetry.

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The SPIRIT OF THE WEST Podcast #22535 week of August...

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2025/08/29

Tommy Nallie, the beloved trail boss of the Sons of the Pioneers passed away on August 4th.Shortly after handing the reins off to John Fullerton. This week you’ll hear Tommy in a visit to the show where he express his love of the Pioneers music and history. You’ll also hear from John Fullerton who explains what attracted him to the group, and he’ll share a few behind the scenes road stories. Fitting Music make this a heart warming episode. Some fine Cowboy poetry, Rangeland News, and of...

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