The Guilt of Thor

An Ode to the Garden Hose

In this nostalgic and humorous Cowboy Canto, Jason Curtman tips his hat to one of the simplest pleasures of growing up in the country: drinking cold water from a garden hose on a hot summer day. While today’s world offers bottled water from glaciers, mountain springs, and exotic destinations, many of us remember a time when the finest drink on earth came from a green garden hose stretched across the backyard. Waiting for the warm water to pass through, standing barefoot in the grass, and taking that first cold sip is a memory shared by generations of Americans. Through lighthearted storytelling and cowboy humor, Jason reflects on childhood summers, country living, and the simple experiences that often become our most treasured memories. Join us for a smile, a laugh, and a trip back to a simpler time. In This Episode * Memories of growing up in the country * The universal experience of drinking from a garden hose * Cowboy humor and nostalgia * Reflections on simpler times and childhood summers * Appreciating life’s small pleasures Websites Cowboy Cantos: cowboycantos.com Liberty Heritage Radio: libertyheritageradio.com About Cowboy Cantos Cowboy Cantos is a collection of humorous, heartwarming, and thought-provoking cowboy poems and stories hosted by Jason Curtman. Inspired by the traditions of the American West, each episode celebrates rural life, timeless values, and the memories that connect us all. About Liberty Heritage Radio Liberty Heritage Radio is where values are louder than noise, featuring news, commentary, music, storytelling, and programs celebrating America’s heritage and culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com [https://cowboycantos.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Mahjong Cowboy

A fractured kneecap put me on the sidelines and forced me to slow down for the first time in a long while. What followed was an unexpected journey that took me far from the trails I was used to traveling and into a world I never thought I’d explore. In this episode of Cowboy Cantos, I share a lighthearted tale about setbacks, surprises, and the strange places life can lead when our plans are suddenly changed. Sometimes the trail you didn’t choose turns out to be worth the ride. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com [https://cowboycantos.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Guilt of Thor

In this episode of Cowboy Cantos, Jason Curtman shares a humorous and heartfelt country story inspired by a real visit to his Uncle Lewis Wall’s farm outside Iberia, Missouri. What began as an ordinary afternoon stop quickly turned into a front-porch mystery involving a pile of turkey feathers, a nearby turkey farm, and one very suspicious shaggy black dog named Thor. With Uncle Lewis Wall calmly overseeing the situation from his porch swing, it only took a single feather to uncover the truth… and Thor’s reaction said far more than words ever could. This story did indeed happen, and like many good country memories, it has lived on for years through laughter, storytelling, and family recollections. Blending rural humor, vivid storytelling, and the kind of honest moments only found in the country, this Cowboy Cantos tale captures the charm of old farms, gravel roads, and unforgettable personalities. Sometimes the loudest confession comes without a single bark. And friends, before I ride on out of here… My Uncle Lewis Wall was the one who really seeded the interest in poetry for me. I don’t think he’d ever heard the term “cowboy poet,” and truthfully, I don’t think he would’ve considered himself one anyway… mostly on account of where he lived. He probably would’ve been closer to what folks might call a hillbilly poet in that sense. We used to sit there in his living room at the old farm outside Iberia, swapping country stories and poetry back and forth for hours at a time. And I’ll tell you honestly… I sure do miss him. Until next time, remember to cinch your saddle tight and ride clean. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com [https://cowboycantos.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

GRANDMA NEVER SHARED HER PIE

In this episode of Cowboy Cantos, Jason Curtman shares a humorous and heartfelt small-town tale about a grandmother whose famous pies became the stuff of family legend. For years, nobody, not friends, not neighbors, not even family, ever managed to get a slice. The mystery only deepened with every holiday gathering, every locked pantry door, and every unanswered question. Inspired in part by old country stories and memories from simpler times, this piece blends humor, nostalgia, family folklore, and a touch of backwoods mystery into a classic front-porch-style storytelling poem. If you’ve ever had a relative with a secret recipe, or a secret they never quite explained, this story may feel strangely familiar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com [https://cowboycantos.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Somersaults In The Mud

What started as a simple trip to Family Dollar turned into a full-scale backyard wreck involving leashes, mud, bruised pride, and a cat that appeared at exactly the wrong moment. In this episode of Cowboy Cantos, Jason Curtman shares the true story behind an unexpected January “stampede” that left him rolling through the mud and reconsidering a few life decisions along the way. It’s a fast-moving cowboy tale filled with humor, hard landings, loyal dogs, and the kind of laughter that only comes after the bruises fade. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com [https://cowboycantos.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]