{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gerry Gesell | Cowboy, Craftsman, Actor: Secrets of a Modern Renaissance Man Revealed (Free Version)","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, "Many Irons", born from the mantra \u201cmany irons in the fire,\u201d connects cowboys, surfers, and firefighters through shared stories and wearable art.  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 "Laundromat Texas", a short film premiering July 27, 2025, at Dallas\u2019s Texas Theater, capturing Far West Texas\u2019s misfit spirit. From racing a train on a three-year-old colt for a Tecovas commercial to crafting artistic chaps for Teskey\u2019s, Gerry\u2019s passion for creation shines. He shares the vulnerability of writing on Instagram, the authenticity of his podcast "There\u2019s Always Something to Chase", and the horseman\u2019s paradox\u2014asking horses to risk all while keeping us safe. With humor, heart, and rapid-fire revelations\u2014like his love for Rancho Deluxe, fear of heights, and a gum-in-hair middle-school kiss fail\u2014this 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.  ","author_name":"The Converse Cowboy","author_url":"http:\/\/conversecowboy.libsyn.com\/website","html":"