Home Grown with RP Smith
by R.P. Smith
Latest episode
"The Trail Before Me" - Homegrown Ep. #1222
"The Trail Before Me" - Homegrown Ep. #1222
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 1,137 episodes
- "The Trail Before Me" - Homegrown Ep. #1222 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1222The announcement of the newest addition to the Pine Crest Ranch crew and a Thanksgiving poem, "The Trail Before Me".
- "Mommy Soldier" - Homegrown Ep. #1221 · 3 min · Season 23 Episode 1221A new poem for a soon to be Veteran, "Mommy Soldier".
- "The Ballad of Bilirubin" - Homegrown Ep. #1220 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1220R.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".
- "Busted" - Homegrown Ep. #1219 · 3 min · Season 23 Episode 1219Freshly 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.
- "A Poetic Invitation" - Homegrown Ep. #1218 · 3 min · Season 23 Episode 1218A poetic invitation to this years Comstock Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
- "Crimson Contemplation" and "Ode to a Hedge Post" - Homegrown Ep. #1217 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1217A Homegrown Double Play with "Crimson Contemplation" and "Ode to a Hedge Post."
- "Havana, Prince Albert, Marlborough and Me" - Homegrown Ep. #1216 · 5 min · Episode 1216This week R.P. welcomes October by sharing information on where he is sharing today and his poem "Havana, Prince Albert, Marlborough and Me".
- "A Good Day to Remember" - Homegrown Ep.#1215 · 4 min · Episode 1215The top of the curve in the harvest cycle brings R.P back to one that hetitled "A Good Day to Remember".
- "Pronghorn Promenade" - Homegrown Ep. #1214 · 6 min · Season 23 Episode 1214Preparing for fall with a poem R.P. titled "Pronghorn Promenade"
- "Evolution of an Arm Man" - Homegrown Ep. #1213 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1213A seasonal poem "Evolution of an Arm Man"
- "One Nation and The Sortin' Gate" Homegrown Ep. #1212 · 7 min · Season 23 Episode 1212Two from the Heart, One Nation and The Sortin' Gate
- "It's Almost Fall" - Homegrown Ep. #1211 · 7 min · Season 23 Episode 1211R. P. takes a break from trade negotiations to share a simple little poem he calls "It's Almost Fall".
- "Morning Person" - Homegrown Ep. #1210 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1210A ranch update from the dog days of summer and a re visit to one of R.P.'s earliest poems, "Morning Person".
- "Ballad of the Pony Express" - Homegrown Ep. #1209 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1209R.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…
- "The River" - Homegrown Ep. #1208 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1208R.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".
- "Herded Through the Bovine" - Homegrown Ep. #1207 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1207R.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…
- "Rattlesnakes" - Homegrown Ep. #1206 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1206This 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"
- "Panic on the Pinecrest" - Homegrown Ep. #1205 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1205Some exciting news about upcoming events, a ranch update and a poem that R.P. calls "Panic on the Pinecrest".
- "Song of the Cistern" - Homegrown Ep. #1204 · 7 min · Season 23 Episode 1204This week R.P. dives into what could be called one of his classice "Song of the Cistern".
- "Dinosaur Egg" - Homegrown Ep. #1203 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1203As 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…
- "A Ride Through Rhyme" - Homegrown Ep. #1202 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1202R.P. gives and update on the Homeward Trail Rodeo Bible camp and shares a Fathers Day poem a week late, "A Ride Through Rhyme".
- "Head Ranch Petting Dog" and"Paramount" - Homegrown Ep. #1201 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1201This week R.P. shares a pair from his out of print book, A Ride Through Rhyme, "Head Ranch Petting Dog" and "Paramount".
- "Common Ground" - Homegrown Ep. #1200 · 3 min · Season 23 Episode 1200This week R.P. shares a brand new listener appreciation poem for the 1200th edition of Home Grown, "Common Ground".
- "Where the New Nails Grow" - Homegrown Ep. #1199 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1199R.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…
- "Seven Horses:Bay" - Homegrown Ep. #1198 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1198This week R.P. talks a little about his families involvement off the ranch, and shares a memorial Day Poem "Seven Horses:Bay".
- "The Ones That Run" - Homegrown Ep. #1197 · 3 min · Season 23 Episode 1197"The Ones That Run" A new poem by R.P. Smith.
- "Queen of the Plains" - Homegrown Ep. #1196 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1196This week on Homegrown; Caleb Smith shares a new song "Queen of the Plains", you can watch the video at Caleb Smith Music.
- "Bottle of Memories" and "The Graduate" - Homegrown Ep. #1195 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1195A Mothers Day double play with " Bottle of Memories" and "The Graduate".
- "Mind Game" - Homegrown Ep. #1194 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1194A last waking thought muse inspires a new day poem that R.P. has titled "Mind Game".
- "Nebraska Statehood" - Homegrown Ep. #1193 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1193Not being able to leave well enough alone, R.P. takes another run at the "Nebraska Statehood" poem.
- "The Heifer Poem" and "The Gathering" - Homegrown Ep. #1192 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1192Old 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…
- "Showdown at Snowdrift Corral" - Homegrown Ep. #1191 · 6 min · Season 23 Episode 1191This week we revisit a calving season classic "Showdown at Snowdrift Corral".
- "Spring Blessing" - Homegrown Ep. #1190 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1190"Spring Blessing", a poem for Easter and everyday.
- "Late March 2026" and "Tribulation Grazing" - Homegrown Ep. #1189 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1189Some thoughts on "Late March 2026" and a revisit to "Tribulation Grazin"
- "Book Learning" - Homegrown Ep. #1188 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1188A little reflection on the early start to this years calving season and a poem from R.P. titled "Book Learning"
- "A.I.er's Anonymous" - Homegrown Ep. #1187 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1187A blast from the past, or a foreboding of the future? This week R.P. shares his poem "A.I.er's Anonymous"
- "Lazarus" - Homegrown Ep. #1186 · 6 min · Season 23 Episode 1186A successful trip home for the Pine Crest cows and a revisit to R.P.'s poem "Lazarus".
- "93 Counties" Homegrown Ep. #1185 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1185Nebraska Statehood, a new poem including the names of Nebraska's ninety-three counties, it's more fun than you might think!
- "Final Instructions" - Homegrown Ep. #1184 · 3 min · Season 23 Episode 1184This week R.P. contemplates a couple of his favorite subjects, repurposing and regeneration, and shares a poem that ties the two together, "Final Instructions".
- "Song Of The Solomons" - Homegrown Ep. #1183 · 4 min · Season 23 Episode 1183Join R.P. for "Song Of The Solomon's", an updated version of R.P.'s poem "WindmillsSerenade".
- "Bareback" - Homegrown Ep. #1182 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1182An update on the trip to Elko and reflective poem "Bareback".
- "Upside Down in Cow Town" and "The Other Day at the FSA" - Homegrown Ep. #1181 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1181A double shot from R.P. today... "Upside Down in Cow Town", an addition to "The Other Day at the FSA"
- "He Laughed" - Homegrown Ep. #1180 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1180Tearing 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…
- "Obscurity" - Homegrown Ep. #1179 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1179This morning R.P. revisits an early poem that he titled "Obscurity"
- "The Grudge" and "Sore Spot in My Saddle Seat" - Homegrown Ep. #1178 · 6 min · Season 23 Episode 1178A ranch update and a poetic double play, "The Grudge" and "Sore Spot in My Saddle Seat".
- "Rhythm Of The Range" - Homegrown Ep. #1177 · 5 min · Season 23 Episode 1177A little rambling and reflection and a poem from R.P. to start the new year "Rhythm Of The Range"
- "Lets Start One" - Homegrown Ep. #1176 · 3 min · Season 22 Episode 1176R.P. gives an update on some upcoming events and shares a poem to kick off the new year, "Lets Start One"
- "The Moment" and "Gift of the Shepherd" - Homegrown Ep. #1175 · 4 min · Season 22 Episode 1175Merry Christmas from the Pine Crest Ranch, this week R.P. Shares a pair of poems, "The Moment" and "Gift of the Shepherd"
- "Trail To Bethlehem" - Homegrown Ep. #1174 · 5 min · Season 22 Episode 1174R.P. shares a tail from the trail and poem for the season, "Trail To Bethlehem"
- "Song That Has No Tune" - Homegrown Ep. #1173 · 6 min · Season 22 Episode 1173A little commentary on connections and one of R.P.'s favorites "Song That Has No Tune".
