Buffalo in Camp & Paniolo Origins | Jim on Spurs, Rodeo Myths, Energy Vampires | Weird Connections

Weird Connections by Ryan Weir

Episode notes

What do a Catalina buffalo, Hawaiian paniolo cowboys, and rodeo myth-busting have in common? Join host Ryan Weir as he explores how seemingly unrelated lives intersect in fascinating ways. In this episode, Ryan talks to horseman/entrepreneur Jim Cunningham and musician-cohost Eddy Boos, uncovering hidden stories that bridge surf culture, cowboy life, and timeless wisdom. Packed with humor, unexpected insights, and captivating storytelling, this episode is ideal for anyone fascinated by life’s unpredictable twists and turns.

What you'll discover:

  • The "buffalo in camp" survival moment—and why following quiet experts saves your hide
  • Spurs, soft hands, and the counterintuitive horse cues most riders get wrong
  • Mule master Jerry Tindell and legends like Rusty Richards of Sons of the Pioneers
  • The real orig ... 
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