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  <title>Gerry Gesell | Cowboy, Craftsman, Actor: Secrets of a Modern Renaissance Man Revealed (Free Version)</title>
  <description>Recorded at Kimes Ranch in the Fort Worth Stockyards, this episode features Gerry Gesell, a ranch manager, leather craftsman, polo player, cow horse competitor, podcast host, and actor. Gerry's brand, &amp;quot;Many Irons&amp;quot;, born from the mantra “many irons in the fire,” connects cowboys, surfers, and firefighters through shared stories and wearable art.&amp;amp;nbsp; Gerry discusses transitioning from high-speed polo pony training to cow horse showing, reflecting on humbling lessons from recent competitions. He delves into his creative process behind &amp;quot;Laundromat Texas&amp;quot;, a short film premiering July 27, 2025, at Dallas’s Texas Theater, capturing Far West Texas’s misfit spirit. From racing a train on a three-year-old colt for a Tecovas commercial to crafting artistic chaps for Teskey’s, Gerry’s passion for creation shines. He shares the vulnerability of writing on Instagram, the authenticity of his podcast &amp;quot;There’s Always Something to Chase&amp;quot;, and the horseman’s paradox—asking horses to risk all while keeping us safe. With humor, heart, and rapid-fire revelations—like his love for Rancho Deluxe, fear of heights, and a gum-in-hair middle-school kiss fail—this episode celebrates chasing dreams and embracing failure. Enjoy the show! This episode is brought to you by Kimes Ranch and Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs.&amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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