Burnin’ Daylight

A podcast explaining and celebrating the intricacies, wisdom and humor of cowboy/ cowpuncher/ buckaroo culture. Enjoy conversations with working cowboys, authors, musicians, business leaders and hilariously offensive news and political analysis from the viewpoint of your favorite feedlot cowboy, Matt McKinley.


The podcast for the working cowboy!

Comedy
276
Cattle News Central 10-10-22
<p>-August beef exports topped $1 billion for the seventh time this year in the month of August.</p> <p>-A wolf attack has left 18 head of 600 lb. calves dead in Meeker, CO.</p> <p>-Nebraska Beef Ltd. faces a $200,000 fine in beef grading scheme.</p> <p>-Impossible Foods plans to cut its workforce by 6%.</p> <p>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agriskadvisors/?__cft__[0]=AZXsxcfPnnI_QBYXsAtO774zPF5DJN688Tu-_YLl6hJhjg1UMXhEW--HmdACuvufsAm_yoqO7OzChbucR2DlSIh6oOzjjFuaMapOM0ifRysbwuYPKd6VDLcrqz9g1mCNBT3Jnuir8yMzy6CWfOe4I6icbri1BpvNBLe5QKWcdpCVt-z13-QhwKwZduZ5NibZ9m4&amp;__tn__=kK-R">AgRisk Advisors</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/circle5cowschool?__cft__[0]=AZXsxcfPnnI_QBYXsAtO774zPF5DJN688Tu-_YLl6hJhjg1UMXhEW--HmdACuvufsAm_yoqO7OzChbucR2DlSIh6oOzjjFuaMapOM0ifRysbwuYPKd6VDLcrqz9g1mCNBT3Jnuir8yMzy6CWfOe4I6icbri1BpvNBLe5QKWcdpCVt-z13-QhwKwZduZ5NibZ9m4&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Circle 5 School for Cattleman</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uscattlemens?__cft__[0]=AZXsxcfPnnI_QBYXsAtO774zPF5DJN688Tu-_YLl6hJhjg1UMXhEW--HmdACuvufsAm_yoqO7OzChbucR2DlSIh6oOzjjFuaMapOM0ifRysbwuYPKd6VDLcrqz9g1mCNBT3Jnuir8yMzy6CWfOe4I6icbri1BpvNBLe5QKWcdpCVt-z13-QhwKwZduZ5NibZ9m4&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">United States Cattlemen's Association</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
8 min
277
Bull Session: The Ass Man Cumeth
<p>The Podcast For The Working Cowboy&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Bull Session with Eric Shields, Chauncey Wesner and Ethan Assman</p> <p><br></p> <p>Featured Music</p> <p>Illegal Smile - John Prine</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
95 min
278
Cattle News Central 10-7-22
<p>Livestock Digital Daily Headlines, October 7:</p> <p>-Packer margins inch closer to negative territory.&nbsp;</p> <p>-Cody Easterday sentenced to 11 years in prison.</p> <p>-President Biden makes another desperate move to counter increasing fuel costs.</p> <p>-JBS Grand Island is now charging producers to insure their cattle while at the plant.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors, Circle 5 School for Cattleman, &amp; United States Cattlemen's Association.</p> <p><br></p> <p>#JBS #cattleindustrynews #cattlemen #cattleindustry &nbsp;#easterday #PresidentBiden</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
10 min
279
Fence Post Politics: Nuclear War Makes Me Gassy
The Only Source For Unfiltered, Nonsensical, Fake-ish News That You Never Asked For!! - circular firing squad formed over Nordstream  - Biden is still hilariously battling with dementia  - New device to help men simulate birth Theme Music Company Of Kings - Reckless Kelly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
66 min
280
Cattle News Central 10–5-22
<p>-Garland Nelson to serve life in prison for Diemel brother murders.</p> <p>-Raging inferno scorches 15,000 acres at Nebraska National Forest in Halsey.</p> <p>-U.S. per capita dairy consumption jumped 12 pounds per person in 2021.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors, Circle 5 School for Cattleman, &amp; United States Cattlemen's Association.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
9 min
281
Cattle News Central 10-4-22
<p>-Ending beef exports and imports would cost American cattlemen billions.</p> <p>-JBS closes its alternative protein startup.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors, Circle 5 School for Cattleman, &amp; United States Cattlemen's Association.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
9 min
282
BHC 14- Big Butts with Dettke
<p>Black Hereford breeders are inherently interesting. We've all decided to do something just a little bit off the beaten path and taken a gamble on something new. Brian Dettke of Dettke Farms is no different. He's determined to do it well and with the consistency our customer needs.</p> <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>CattleTracs</p> <p><a href="http://www.cattletracs.com/">www.cattletracs.com</a></p> <p>HI/ Cattle Co</p> <p>www.hislashcattle.com</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
27 min
283
90 Years Of Punchin’ Cows
I caught up with Mr. Boots a few days after his 90th birthday. Sure glad to hear he’s still out there making a hand! Theme Music Burnin’ Daylight - Matt Wilson  Featured Music  Doggone Cowboy - Marty Robbins  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
26 min
284
Cattle News Central 9-30-22
<p>-Cody Easterday claims Tyson Fresh Meats owes him $163 million.</p> <p>-Smithfield Foods to pay $75 million in pork price-fixing settlement.</p> <p>-Meat, poultry inflation at 43-year high.</p> <p>-Drought conditions in western states most intense in 20 years.</p> <p>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agriskadvisors/?__cft__[0]=AZWAhIElJsCELITqPKjhO_HMmA0UZdx3tc07AoS25C72VUXRxn5cauka6K4fa379l1i-RkNfDeBIO19v7YhTD8dby8GkqmI_Mq3hpFzWja2LEz8VOlV_oAn_slyxgHJ4qgZ8HRFRLoPc_P18FT_T_v0AdZKlNCNWA43PSTw-s_bPDDzf-aPMSPMjE2c-DfjW88w&amp;__tn__=kK-R">AgRisk Advisors</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/circle5cowschool?__cft__[0]=AZWAhIElJsCELITqPKjhO_HMmA0UZdx3tc07AoS25C72VUXRxn5cauka6K4fa379l1i-RkNfDeBIO19v7YhTD8dby8GkqmI_Mq3hpFzWja2LEz8VOlV_oAn_slyxgHJ4qgZ8HRFRLoPc_P18FT_T_v0AdZKlNCNWA43PSTw-s_bPDDzf-aPMSPMjE2c-DfjW88w&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Circle 5 School for Cattleman</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
10 min
285
Fence Post Politics: Cool Story Igor, Here’s A ...
<p>Wading through the propaganda, one dick joke at a time!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
67 min
286
Hog Wild with Jonathan Woods
Jonathan Woods is a lawyer turned author who I had to pleasure of sitting down with to talk about his new book, Hog Wild. One of the weirder, crazier story premises I've come across, a retired Green Beret takes on a pack of feral hogs with very human-like qualities. Really enjoyed the conversation! Enjoy Theme Music Burnin' Daylight - Matt Wilson Featured Music Hog Wild - Hank Williams Jr. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
61 min
287
Cattle News Central 9-26-22
<p>-Swiss voters to decide on ‘factory farming’ ban.</p> <p>-RCALF poll finds 86% of American voters support MCOOL for beef.</p> <p>-Nebraska leads the way for worst pasture conditions in the nation.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors &amp; Circle 5 School for Cattleman.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
8 min
288
Blue Duck’s Footbawl Picks: Week 3
<p>Week 3 NFL betting picks with Kayne Boswell</p> <p><br></p> <p>Theme Music</p> <p>Burnin’ Daylight - Matt Wilson&nbsp;</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
142 min
289
Cattle News Central 9-23-22
<p>Livestock Digital Daily Headlines, September 23:</p> <p>-DOJ recommends ten year sentence for Cody Easterday.</p> <p>-Walmart tightens its grip on meat processing with new investment.</p> <p>-Tyson and Cargill commit to hiring 3,500 refugees.</p> <p>-Three more meat trailers have been stolen in the Grand Island, NE area.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors &amp; Circle 5 School for Cattleman.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
8 min
290
Fence Post Politics: Hip Hop Is Dead & So Is Th...
-Ron Desantis invad Martha’s Vineyard -Trump’s legal team is terrible -Being vegan makes you bad enough to bite faces  Theme Music Company Of Kings - Reckless Kelly  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
80 min
291
BHC- Ep 13- culling and selection
<p>We sat down and talked about culling practices in a seedstock operation; why it's so important and how we prioritize it in our operation. We also talked about selection and bringing those animals into the herd.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by:&nbsp;</p> <p>CattleTracs</p> <p>www.cattletracs.com</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
43 min
292
Bull Session with Cope Wilson
I met Cope at the War Party Ranch Rodeo in Kiowa, CO a few weekends ago. He was singing his heart out on a flatbed trailer and sounding great! Cope was a Canadian Special Forces soldier who now spends his time in the backcountry, hunting, fishing and guiding. He shares a passion for history and music, so we had an fantastic conversation! Enjoy Theme Music Burnin' Daylight - Matt Wilson Featured Music Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier! - Corb Lund --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
101 min
293
Cattle News Central 9-19-22
<p>-Groceries are up 13.5% year-over-year; the largest 12-month increase since March 1979.</p> <p>-Feds drop price-fixing case against Claxton Poultry Farms and Koch Foods.</p> <p>-With turkey prices skyrocketing, it’s a a good year to go with BEEF this Thanksgiving.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors &amp; Circle 5 School for Cattleman.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
7 min
294
Branded with Jon Armour
<p>Imagine moving to a new town, looking for a pony ride for your young daughte’s birthday and making friends with someone who would later be one of the most wanted men in Texas for kidnapping, rape and cattle rustling. Jon Armour joined me to tell me about it and how he turned that story into the novel, Branded. One of the craziest stories I’ve ever heard!</p> <p><strong>Theme Music</strong></p> <p>Burnin’ Daylight - Matt Wilson</p> <p><strong>Featured Music</strong></p> <p>Shades of Grey - Robert Earl Keen</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
64 min
295
Cattle News Central 9-16-22
<p>-Beyond Meat faces a lawsuit over false protein content and quality claims.</p> <p>-U.S. railroad strike averted by late-night deal.</p> <p>-Biden backs lab-grown meat, despite its negative impact on the environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>-The cattle industry is on pace to have a beef cowherd culling rate this year of 13.5%, a rate we’ve never seen.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors &amp; Circle 5 School for Cattleman.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
10 min
296
Fence Post Politics: Trump Killed the Queen
<p>Fence Post Politics: Trump Killed the Queen&nbsp;</p> <p>-The queen is dead and too many people care</p> <p>-Trump’s legal team are potential saboteurs</p> <p>-Inflation is still a thing</p> <p><br></p> <p>Theme Music</p> <p>Company Of Kings - Reckless Kelly&nbsp;</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
91 min
297
Cattle News Central 9-14-22
<p>-$42.7 million Beef Checkoff dollars will be spent in fiscal 2023.</p> <p>-Year-to-date, cattle imports are down 6.3% and exports are also down nearly 37% year-over-year.</p> <p>-AFG breaks ground on Missouri beef plant.</p> <p>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agriskadvisors/?__cft__[0]=AZX1xD7aYP5FxK3wwt3J5Q5dyxOJodvZiZEpT6y2nOUIaS2p0CMl74cjGng-Y--SUccjNErbJ_qYhD46Zp1mkGIYBvkLz7giAS1k-FX4JQ2pK2roM7kystccohsqbv1X-oQIURdXUJjDxf2Rs2q8MRiinlx--WgCYiKX5NQ6g8y3GjjEnY8UikP739C9r--qSK0sWCPihst2igfkx20Yi82K&amp;__tn__=kK-y-R">AgRisk Advisors</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/circle5cowschool?__cft__[0]=AZX1xD7aYP5FxK3wwt3J5Q5dyxOJodvZiZEpT6y2nOUIaS2p0CMl74cjGng-Y--SUccjNErbJ_qYhD46Zp1mkGIYBvkLz7giAS1k-FX4JQ2pK2roM7kystccohsqbv1X-oQIURdXUJjDxf2Rs2q8MRiinlx--WgCYiKX5NQ6g8y3GjjEnY8UikP739C9r--qSK0sWCPihst2igfkx20Yi82K&amp;__tn__=-]K-y-R">Circle 5 School for Cattleman</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
10 min
298
Bull Session with Tuffy Gam
<p>Tuffy is a cowboy up in Manitoba and host of the You Cant See Them From The Road podcast. He joins me to talk all about it!</p> <p>Theme Music</p> <p>Burnin’ Daylight - Matt Wilson</p> <p>Featured Music</p> <p>You Just Cant See Him From The Road - Chris Ledoux</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
90 min
299
Cattle News Central 9-12-22
<p>-Deep-pocketed interests fund opposition to new Wholestone pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, SD.</p> <p>-Biden administration settles with eco groups, blocks oil and gas drilling leases on almost 60,000 acres.</p> <p>-U.S. cropland rents hit all-time high.</p> <p>-July beef export volume and value increases.</p> <p>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agriskadvisors/?__cft__[0]=AZUZpkd2BP_601IunhtmCk2npMP4jvF_UCvJgnUHT2-6CfYRh4KrwSgpUmkvXkG0y2SEmQo2bcRSmNne-5x7dOndxdqlD1FVSQlUozLaA-tcZubdzU6FYaRcH-gpNyhMzivhMS7W1p6BsRkFkrdulXOh_YWxaHeKesxxz7LOP_1fthE3qt8pjhL5uvoaJ0CFidM&amp;__tn__=kK-R">AgRisk Advisors</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/circle5cowschool?__cft__[0]=AZUZpkd2BP_601IunhtmCk2npMP4jvF_UCvJgnUHT2-6CfYRh4KrwSgpUmkvXkG0y2SEmQo2bcRSmNne-5x7dOndxdqlD1FVSQlUozLaA-tcZubdzU6FYaRcH-gpNyhMzivhMS7W1p6BsRkFkrdulXOh_YWxaHeKesxxz7LOP_1fthE3qt8pjhL5uvoaJ0CFidM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Circle 5 School for Cattleman</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
9 min
300
Cattle News Central 9-9-22
<p>-A town in the Netherlands will ban advertising for meat by 2024 in hopes of reducing meat consumption.</p> <p>-USCA director calls for cattle market reform.</p> <p>-In the past 20 years, we've seen 75% of our feedlots disappear. During that same time, the industry has lost 1,200 cow calf producers and backgrounders each year.</p> <p>-Last week, cattle feeders saw average profits of $116/hd. and packers saw profit margins of $132/hd.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored by AgRisk Advisors &amp; Circle 5 School for Cattleman</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burnindaylight/message
9 min