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Home Grown with RP Smith

by R.P. Smith

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Home Grown Cowboy Poet R.P. Smith has a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.

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Episodes

  1. "The Ballad of Bilirubin" - Homegrown Ep. #1220

    R.P gives and up date on some upcoming events that happened over the last couple of days and shares a Homegrown Classic "The Ballad of Bilirubin".

  2. "Busted" - Homegrown Ep. #1219

    Freshly inspired R.P. Shares a new poem he has titled "Busted" and an invitation to the 21st Comstock Cowboy Poetry Gathering coming up this Saturday October 31st.

  3. "A Poetic Invitation" - Homegrown Ep. #1218

    A poetic invitation to this years Comstock Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

  4. "Crimson Contemplation" and "Ode to a Hedge Post" - Homegrown Ep. #1217

    A Homegrown Double Play with "Crimson Contemplation" and "Ode to a Hedge Post."

  5. "Havana, Prince Albert, Marlborough and Me" - Homegrown Ep. #1216

    This week R.P. welcomes October by sharing information on where he is sharing today and his poem "Havana, Prince Albert, Marlborough and Me".

  6. "A Good Day to Remember" - Homegrown Ep.#1215

    The top of the curve in the harvest cycle brings R.P back to one that he titled "A Good Day to Remember".

  7. "Pronghorn Promenade" - Homegrown Ep. #1214

    Preparing for fall with a poem R.P. titled "Pronghorn Promenade"

  8. "Evolution of an Arm Man" - Homegrown Ep. #1213

    A seasonal poem "Evolution of an Arm Man"

  9. "One Nation and The Sortin' Gate" Homegrown Ep. #1212

    Two from the Heart, One Nation and The Sortin' Gate

  10. "It's Almost Fall" - Homegrown Ep. #1211

    R. P. takes a break from trade negotiations to share a simple little poem he calls "It's Almost Fall".

  11. "Morning Person" - Homegrown Ep. #1210

    A ranch update from the dog days of summer and a re visit to one of R.P.'s earliest poems, "Morning Person".

  12. "Ballad of the Pony Express" - Homegrown Ep. #1209

    R.P. is excited to be a part of the National Pony Express Associations National Convention taking place in Hastings, Nebraska September 10th and 11th, 2026. This is a first draft of a poem he his working on for the occasion that he calls "Ballad of the Pony Express."

  13. "The River" - Homegrown Ep. #1208

    R.P. shares, in anticipation of be a part of a very special day in the life of his Granddaughter Sage, a poem he has titled "The River".

  14. "Herded Through the Bovine" - Homegrown Ep. #1207

    R.P. Shares some exciting news about his upcoming trip to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada, and a piece inspired by one of the show titles "Herded Through the Bovine"

  15. "Rattlesnakes" - Homegrown Ep. #1206

    This week R.P. Shares a poem from his favorite writer of western rhyme, Elizabeth Ebert, for her book Prairie Wife, Elizabeth titled this poem "Rattlesnakes"

  16. "Panic on the Pinecrest" - Homegrown Ep. #1205

    Some exciting news about upcoming events, a ranch update and a poem that R.P. calls "Panic on the Pinecrest".

  17. "Song of the Cistern" - Homegrown Ep. #1204

    This week R.P. dives into what could be called one of his classice "Song of the Cistern".

  18. "Dinosaur Egg" - Homegrown Ep. #1203

    As the United States starts its 250th Birthday Celebration R.P offers his salute to an industry that has been around just a little bit longer with a poem he has titled "Dinosaur Egg".

  19. "A Ride Through Rhyme" - Homegrown Ep. #1202

    R.P. gives and update on the Homeward Trail Rodeo Bible camp and shares a Fathers Day poem a week late, "A Ride Through Rhyme".

  20. "Head Ranch Petting Dog" and"Paramount" - Homegrown Ep. #1201

    This week R.P. shares a pair from his out of print book, A Ride Through Rhyme, "Head Ranch Petting Dog" and "Paramount".

  21. "Common Ground" - Homegrown Ep. #1200

    This week R.P. shares a brand new listener appreciation poem for the 1200th edition of Home Grown, "Common Ground".

  22. "Where the New Nails Grow" - Homegrown Ep. #1199

    R.P. Shares one of his favorites "Where the New Nails Grow", and invites you to the Lincoln County Historical Museums Heritage Festival in North Platte June 13th at 1:30 where he is kicking off his Freedom 250 tour.

  23. "Seven Horses:Bay" - Homegrown Ep. #1198

    This week R.P. talks a little about his families involvement off the ranch, and shares a memorial Day Poem "Seven Horses:Bay".

  24. "The Ones That Run" - Homegrown Ep. #1197

    "The Ones That Run" A new poem by R.P. Smith.

  25. "Queen of the Plains" - Homegrown Ep. #1196

    This week on Homegrown; Caleb Smith shares a new song "Queen of the Plains", you can watch the video at Caleb Smith Music.

  26. "Bottle of Memories" and "The Graduate" - Homegrown Ep. #1195

    A Mothers Day double play with " Bottle of Memories" and "The Graduate".

  27. "Mind Game" - Homegrown Ep. #1194

    A last waking thought muse inspires a new day poem that R.P. has titled "Mind Game".

  28. "Nebraska Statehood" - Homegrown Ep. #1193

    Not being able to leave well enough alone, R.P. takes another run at the "Nebraska Statehood" poem.

  29. "The Heifer  Poem" and "The Gathering" - Homegrown Ep. #1192

    Old West Days and Cowboy Poetry Gathering - April 23-26, 2026 A calving season update and an Invitation to the Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering, with R.P.'s poems "The Heifer Poem" and "The Gathering"

  30. "Showdown at Snowdrift Corral" - Homegrown Ep. #1191

    This week we revisit a calving season classic "Showdown at Snowdrift Corral".

  31. "Spring Blessing" - Homegrown Ep. #1190

    "Spring Blessing", a poem for Easter and everyday.

  32. "Late March 2026" and "Tribulation Grazing" - Homegrown Ep. #1189

    Some thoughts on "Late March 2026" and a revisit to "Tribulation Grazin"

  33. "Book Learning" - Homegrown Ep. #1188

    A little reflection on the early start to this years calving season and a poem from R.P. titled "Book Learning"

  34. "A.I.er's Anonymous" - Homegrown Ep. #1187

    A blast from the past, or a foreboding of the future? This week R.P. shares his poem "A.I.er's Anonymous"

  35. "Lazarus" - Homegrown Ep. #1186

    A successful trip home for the Pine Crest cows and a revisit to R.P.'s poem "Lazarus".

  36. "93 Counties" Homegrown Ep. #1185

    Nebraska Statehood, a new poem including the names of Nebraska's ninety-three counties, it's more fun than you might think!

  37. "Final Instructions" - Homegrown Ep. #1184

    This week R.P. contemplates a couple of his favorite subjects, repurposing and regeneration, and shares a poem that ties the two together, "Final Instructions".

  38. "Song Of The Solomons" - Homegrown Ep. #1183

    Join R.P. for "Song Of The Solomon's", an updated version of R.P.'s poem "Windmills Serenade".

  39. "Bareback" - Homegrown Ep. #1182

    An update on the trip to Elko and reflective poem "Bareback".

  40. "Upside Down in Cow Town" and "The Other Day at the FSA" - Homegrown Ep. #1181

    A double shot from R.P. today... "Upside Down in Cow Town", an addition to "The Other Day at the FSA"

  41. "He Laughed" - Homegrown Ep. #1180

    Tearing off the last of the lath in the late stages of a forty year remodeling project stirred up a lot of dust and a few memories, R.P. Shares a multi-generational poem "He Laughed".

  42. "Obscurity" - Homegrown Ep. #1179

    This morning R.P. revisits an early poem that he titled "Obscurity"

  43. "The Grudge" and "Sore Spot in My Saddle Seat" - Homegrown Ep. #1178

    A ranch update and a poetic double play, "The Grudge" and "Sore Spot in My Saddle Seat".

  44. "Rhythm Of The Range" - Homegrown Ep. #1177

    A little rambling and reflection and a poem from R.P. to start the new year "Rhythm Of The Range"

  45. "Lets Start One" - Homegrown Ep. #1176

    R.P. gives an update on some upcoming events and shares a poem to kick off the new year, "Lets Start One"

  46. "The Moment" and "Gift of the Shepherd" - Homegrown Ep. #1175

    Merry Christmas from the Pine Crest Ranch, this week R.P. Shares a pair of poems, "The Moment" and "Gift of the Shepherd"

  47. "Trail To Bethlehem" - Homegrown Ep. #1174

    R.P. shares a tail from the trail and poem for the season, "Trail To Bethlehem"

  48. "Song That Has No Tune" - Homegrown Ep. #1173

    A little commentary on connections and one of R.P.'s favorites "Song That Has No Tune".

  49. "Dinosaur Egg" - Home Grown Ep. #1172

    A few thoughts on "Making Beef Cheap Again" and a classic from R.P. "Dinosaur Egg".

  50. "Coyotes Praise" - Home Grown Ep. #1171

    R.P. shares some thoughts about this weeks sheep shearing on the Pine Crest Ranch along with Psalms 95:6-7, and his poem "Coyotes Praise".

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Home Grown Cowboy Poet R.P. Smith has a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.

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How many episodes does Home Grown with RP Smith have?

Home Grown with RP Smith has 1,000 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 30, 2026.

What is Home Grown with RP Smith about?

Home Grown Cowboy Poet R.P. Smith has a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.

How often does Home Grown with RP Smith release new episodes?

Home Grown with RP Smith publishes a few times a week, based on its 1,000 episodes since March 2020.

Who hosts Home Grown with RP Smith?

Home Grown with RP Smith is created and hosted by R.P. Smith.
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