The Roundup with Capitol Ranch

EP. 21 || Pieter Human Swart

On this episode of The Round Up with Capitol Ranch, host Colton Harbert and co-host Cody Maxwell sit down with Pieter Human Swart, a South African-born wildlife and ranch management professional now based in Texas. Pieter shares his journey from Africa to the United States, his decades of experience in wildlife, exotics, and ranch operations, and the leap of faith that brought his family to Texas. The conversation covers exotic ranching, land stewardship, faith, resilience, and what it truly means to live and work on the land.

EP. 20 || Captain Experiances Co-Founder, Jonathan Newar

In this episode, we rounds up Jonathan Newar the Co-Founder & CEO of Captain Experiences—the Austin-based marketplace that’s unlocking the outdoors one booking at a time. After a botched attempt to organize an office fishing trip, Jonathan left a career in oil-and-gas finance and, in 2019, launched Captain to make finding a “damn good guide” as easy as calling an Uber.Fast-forward to today and Captain is the largest platform for booking fishing guides in the United States expanding into hunting and other adventures while maintaining a 4.9-star average rating. The site now connects anglers and hunters to 2,000+ vetted guides across 850-plus destinations.In this episode, Jonathan shares:- The scrappy origin story behind the “Damn Good Guides” network and how technology is changing the way we access wild places.- Marketplace lessons every land and ranch entrepreneur can steal—from building trust at scale to turning friction into opportunity.- Ideas for monetizing recreational assets on your own property (think fishing leases, upland hunts, and hosted experiences).- His favorite Texas fisheries, bucket-list species, and why outdoor hospitality is the important. Find out more at www.captainexperiences.com

EP. 19 || Gavin Grahovac and Cody Maxwell at Vaquero Ranch

IN THIS EPISODE: Cody Maxwell, Broker/Owner of Capitol Ranch Real Estate Gavin Grahovac, Aggie Baseball - INF/OF Cody Maxwell [https://www.instagram.com/capitolranch/] joinsGavin Grahovac [https://www.instagram.com/gavingrahovac5/] for a great day at Vaquero Ranch getting to know the person behind the game ahead of first pitch Explore additional Capitol Ranch Real Estate listings atRanchRealEstate.com. [https://ranchrealestate.com/] Connect with Capitol Ranch: Instagram:@capitolranch [https://www.instagram.com/capitolranch/] About Gavin Grahovac  ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2025 Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List - 2025 Preseason Second Team All-American (D1Baseball/NCBWA) - 2025 Preseason Third Team All-American (Perfect Game) - 2025 Preseason First Team All-SEC - 2024 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team - 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year - 2024 ABCA/Rawlings Third Team All-American - 2024 Baseball America First Team Freshman All-American - 2024 D1Baseball First Team Freshman All-American - 2024 NCBWA Second Team Freshman All-American - 2024 Perfect Game First Team Freshman All-American - 2024 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team - 2024 Freshman All-SEC Team - SEC Freshman of the Week (4/15 & 4/22) - D1Baseball Preseason SEC Freshman of the Year

EP. 18 || Jesse Griffiths - Chef & Author - Cooking, Culture And All That Is In Between

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jesse Griffiths, a chef, author, and one of the most influential figures in Texas outdoor culture and cooking. As the owner of Dai Due Supper Club and Butcher Shop in Austin, Jesse has redefined the relationship between hunting, sustainability, and the culinary arts. His acclaimed books, The Hog Book and The Turkey Book, are go-to guides for hunters and food enthusiasts alike, teaching the art of cooking wild game with respect and intention. With appearances on The MeatEater show and podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience, Jesse continues to inspire a deeper appreciation for local food and ethical eating. Few have done more to bridge the gap between the outdoors and the kitchen than Jesse Griffiths. IN THIS EPISODE: Jesse Griffiths., Dai Due., Author Colton H., Capitol Ranch Real Estate Find out more information about what Jesse us up to here: https://www.daidue.com/ https://www.thewildbooks.com/the-hog-book

EP. 17 || Henry Coleman III and Cody Maxwell at Camelot Bell Trophy Bass Lake

Camelot Bell is unique in many ways! The forty acre lake that was built from scratch over twenty years ago is host to a pure Florida strain of large mouth bass. IN THIS EPISODE: Cody Maxwell, Broker/Owner for Capitol Ranch Real Estate Henry Coleman III, Aggie Basketball - Power Forward Cody spends a day on the lake with Henry Coleman III getting to know the person behind the game ahead of tipoff. About Henry Coleman III Henry is a key player for the Aggies, known for his rebounding and scoring skills. He's a force on the interior, using his strength and effort to crash the glass and score inside the paint. * Ranks as one of the five players in Texas A&M history to have complied more than 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 steals. * Has 15 career double-doubles with five in each of his previous three seasons at Texas A&M. * Has helped the Aggies compile a 69-37 record in three seasons, including three straight 20-plus win seasons. * Has connected on 50% or higher on his field goal attempts in each of his four collegiate seasons. * SEC Player of the Week, November 20, 2023 * 2024 SEC Community Service Team, 2023, 2024 * Chair, SEC Basketball Leadership Council, 2023, 2024 * Participant, SEC Spring Meetings, 2022, 2023, 2024