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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews cowboy historian Michael Grauer, who shares his insights into the true history and culture of cowboys in America. Grauer discusses his background, the misconceptions surrounding cowboy life, and the evolution of the term 'cowboy.' He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cowboy's role in American history, the business aspect of ranching, and the code of the West that guides their lives.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:19 Michael Grauer's Journey to Cowboy History

00:03:24 The Misunderstood Cowboy

00:05:40 The Origin of the Term 'Cowboy'

00:10:27 The Cowboy as a Global Symbol

00:13:57 The Business of Cowboying

00:16:05 Rodeo: Entertainment vs. Reality

00:20:42 The Code of the West

00:25:39 Untold Stories of Cowboys

00:32:20 The Sacrifices of Cowboys

00:35:58 The Truth Behind Cowboy Culture