The Old Hat Podcast

A Toby story and I believe in you

James Chambless — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:56:22 -0600

A bedtime story about Toby the dog, a lullaby called "I believe in you". Because I do believe in you.

Old Hat & Ginger Bell #7 Senioritis

James Chambless — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:50:39 -0600

Good Questions! Old Hat & Ginger Bell #6

James Chambless — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:52:46 -0600

Do you have mean sisters? My sisters might not like this one! =) Do you think the grown ups kept or are keeping information from you? It's true. We talk about why. Key take aways; You can solve complex problems with simple tools. You don't have to practice being miserable. You get to decide who to trust. If you have the responsibility, you also have the authority. If you don't have the authority then you do not have the responsibility.

Catching Up with Old Hat

James Chambless — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:35:57 -0500

Things have been busy around here, so this is an update of a variety of things and some news about what is coming up in the near future. Hint: "Old Hat reads the Classics" is coming.

Old Hat & Ginger Bell #5 Books!

James Chambless — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:41:15 -0500

Ginger and Old Hat talking about books! Y'all! This is my favorite one so far!

Old Hat & Ginger Bell #4 Comfort

James Chambless — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:41:21 -0500

Talking about comfort. What it is. How to find it. How to share it with others.

An alligator story & Jesus Loves Me

James Chambless — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:30:42 -0500

Just a quick bedtime story and a lullaby.

Old Hat & Ginger Bell Safe places and listening skills

James Chambless — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:44:32 -0500

We talk about how to make a safe space for honest conversations, and improving your listening skills. And we laugh a lot and maybe cry just a little.

Old Hat & Ginger Bell - what kids think about

James Chambless — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:59:11 -0500

Ginger and Old Hat talk about what kids think are thinking about in school and college, based on her 25 years of being a trusted listener to thousands of kids, and how to help them.

Texas friendly & Decision making advice

James Chambless — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:43:19 -0500

Jonah and Night Watch

James Chambless — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:12:25 -0500

I read you the whole book of Jonah from the Bible! (It's super short). And a lullaby to help you sleep.

Old Hat and Ginger Bell. Telling stories together.

James Chambless — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:02:12 -0500

Introducing my funny, loving friend Ginger to all of you who listen. She is someone who has as many stories as I do. She is also someone with a complete willingness to tell you what she knows about yours truly. We always have great conversations and now you get to be a part of them, too!

Psalm 37, Red Riding Hood, I'll hold you in my heart

James Chambless — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:21:51 -0500

A reminder that the bad guys aren't winning, The story of Little Red Riding Hood, and a song I like called I'll hold you in my heart.

Anxiety & You have no idea!

James Chambless — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:43:32 -0500

Some thoughts on anxiety and dealing with stress, a few stories, and an Old Hat original anaphora poem.

Quarantine thoughts - an encouraging word

James Chambless — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:55:00 -0500

A brief message to let you're not alone in this. Hang in there! You can do this!

Tuffy and Isaiah 40

James Chambless — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:40:00 -0500

Daniel Boone part 2 and Jesus loves me

James Chambless — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Daniel Boone (part 1) and Psalm 23

James Chambless — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Zippy, Sonnet XII, and the Bare Necessities

James Chambless — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:40:00 -0500

Doris and Buzz, Casey at the Bat, and a benediction

James Chambless — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:10:00 -0500

Flippy and What a friend we have in Jesus

James Chambless — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:35:00 -0500

2 Dolphin Stories and Amazing Grace

James Chambless — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:25:00 -0500

The stories of Pauline the lonely dolphin, Bimbo the bully, and Amazing Grace

Encouraging Words

James Chambless — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:15:00 -0500

Old Hat reads Psalm 90 and 91 and some in The Gospel of John chapters 14 & 17. Things that help me change the direction of my thoughts.

Golden Dreams by Washington Irving

James Chambless — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0500

Happiness, kisses and laughter

James Chambless — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:20:00 -0500

Rip Van Winkle

James Chambless — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:30:00 -0500

This is normal right now

James Chambless — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:05:00 -0500

People helping people; making memories; teaching your kids things; have a schedule; don't give up!

The story of Spray

James Chambless — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:40:00 -0500

The first dolphin born in a tank!

Pelorus Jack the faithful dolphin

James Chambless — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:25:00 -0500

The Flopsy Bunnies and Sweet Baby James

James Chambless — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:30:00 -0500

A bedtime story and a lullaby to help you go to sleep.

Practical Help

James Chambless — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:45:00 -0500

Practical things to do during this stressful time.

Village Blacksmith and Psalm 100

James Chambless — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:35:00 -0500

An alternative handwashing song

James Chambless — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:35:00 -0500

Orel Hershiser story, garden update, I sing! (You were warned)

The Little Red Hen, and a waltz

James Chambless — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:35:00 -0500

Grandma and merimnao

James Chambless — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:30:00 -0500

Thinking about my grandma, gardening and the Greek word merimnao.

A bed time story and a lullaby

James Chambless — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Peter Rabbit and Jesus loves me.

Y'all don't be skeert!

James Chambless — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:45:00 -0500

I'm back! Talking about social distancing yourself by working in the garden and other thoughts on coping with this unusual situation re covid 19.

Old Hat and Young Hat

James Chambless — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Old Hat asks his number one son to sit in as cohost for this episode. We end up talking about asking for help and helping others who ask for help.

Free advice that's worth every penny

James Chambless — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Some free advice about life and sheep. Some thoughts on dealing with grief. A couple of good stories.

Cowboy Coping Skills

James Chambless — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Ever wonder how an old cowboy copes with the challenges of life? Then this is the podcast for you!

Making good decisions

James Chambless — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:15:00 -0500

Thoughts on spoiling kids and advice about making hard decisions.

Lucky Hat

James Chambless — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:15:00 -0500

How I lost my favorite hat. The story of Curtiss the bull. My first house fire.

The Good, the Bad and the Twisted

James Chambless — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Thoughts on tornado season, and Toby the ranch early warning system. Which always worked out in Toby's favor.

A horse is a horse, of course of course

James Chambless — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Herding horses is harder than it looks.

Favorite Teachers

James Chambless — Mon, 20 May 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Can you name all of your school teachers in order? Me neither. I remember the best ones though and here they are.

Texas Ranch Tour

James Chambless — Tue, 14 May 2019 21:45:00 -0500

A virtual tour of an old Texas Cattle Ranch. The scene of many adventures, including the story of Toby the Wonder pup. Also includes the story, well one of them, of a cowboy making his wife really angry by way of reckless endangerment. (It ends well)

Toby the wonder pup

James Chambless — Thu, 02 May 2019 16:30:00 -0500

The first of many stories about the best dog ever. Toby. You can find his photo over on the facebook page.

The Llama King

James Chambless — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:40:00 -0500

The Cowboy James Show also has a high school poetry version. I tell the story of how I became the llama king.

The Cowboy James Show

James Chambless — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:45:00 -0500

The story of the first time I took the Cowboy James Show to a local elementary school for Western Day. There was a horse wreck followed by an evacuation of the whole school. A memorable day.

Coffee and The Liar's Club

James Chambless — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:00:00 -0500

I talk about this exact coffee maker in the podcast.
https://www.matthew-epstein.com/cona-coffee-maker-reviews/
I mentioned my friend Julie who owns a coffee company. This is a link her website where you can order some great coffee. This is not a paid endorsement. I just think the coffee, and Julie, are awesome.
https://www.kingdomgrowers.com/

Why I'm Old Hat / A skunk in the well

James Chambless — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Favorite movie quotes and Mrs. Hat's Finishing School for pretty Girls

James Chambless — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0500

I call this place Mrs. Hat's Finishing School for pretty girls. The China and Switzerland stories.

Camping, Party to Funeral Ratios, how to throw a party

James Chambless — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:00:00 -0500

https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-93970-SkyScout-Personal-Planetarium/dp/B000CNPAAA is where you will find the Sky Scout if you just have to see it.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons
I am still figuring out the use of this section.
What do you want to see here?

Old Hat's First Podcast

James Chambless — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500

I am hoping to figure out what to put in my show notes soon. I hope you enjoy this first ever Old Hat podcast.