JB Zielke | The Lost Cowboy and his Incredible Journey Across Six Continents

Send us Fan MailJB Zielke is a modern-day cowboy, adventurer, award-winning author, and storyteller whose relentless pursuit of authentic cowboy culture has taken him farther than almost anyone alive. Raised on horseback in the mountains of Colorado and the high plains of Wyoming, Zielke followed his passion for ranching and rodeo despite having no agricultural background, turning an early love for the cowboy way of life into an extraordinary global journey.Known around the world as "The Lost Cowboy," JB has cowboyed on six continents, working alongside ranchers and stockmen in places as diverse as Australia, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, and Mongolia. His adventures have included breaking wild horses, gathering cattle in the Australian Outback, working with South American gauchos, surviving cartel violence in Mexico, and even riding reindeer with the Tsaatan people of Mongolia—one of the last cultures on Earth to use reindeer as their primary mode of transportation.His bestselling memoir, The Lost Cowboy, chronicles these unforgettable experiences while highlighting the shared values of hard work, grit, horsemanship, and stewardship that unite cowboys across the globe. The book earned two prestigious Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, one of the highest honors in Western literature, recognizing both its compelling storytelling and contribution to preserving Western heritage.Today, JB continues to celebrate the Western way of life through his Dusty Vaquero project, documenting the craftsmen, ranchers, horsemen, poets, musicians, and everyday cowboys who keep Western traditions alive. Whether he's helping on a ranch, speaking at Western events, or sharing stories from the trail, Zielke remains committed to preserving a culture built on integrity, resilience, and adventure.On this episode of Musical Miles Podcast, JB Zielke shares incredible stories from a life spent chasing adventure around the world, the lessons he learned from cowboys on six continents, the inspiration behind The Lost Cowboy, and why the Western way of life still matters more than ever.More About JB Zielke:🎵 In This Episode:• JB Zielke interview• The Lost Cowboy ~ Book• Dusty Vaquero Days• Cowboy Continent HopperMORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST:Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jnInstagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhXTikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9zYouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93QrSPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:Contact Byron [email protected] TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more infoOur Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.comROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK:  https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFINTIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFINFOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:Contact Byron Duffin [email protected]#jbzielke, #thelostcowboy, #worldtravelingcowboy, #dustyvaquerodays  #cowboymusic, #songwriter,  #countrymusic,  #musicalmilespodcast,  #PodcastInterview, #MusicalMiles, #songwriterinterview,Support the showTO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast