THE 1890 SHOW

What does the NFL, a dental practice, trucking company, railroad company, and building a hospital from the ground up all have in common? Corte McGuffey. He played quarterback in two NCAA Division II National Championships, had a brief career in the NFL and XFL, became a Dentist, and eventually moved back to Riverton, WY. There, he ran a trucking company (BTI) and a short line railroad company (Wyoming Railroad) where it occurred to him that no babies had been born there in nearly 10 years. With a glaring need for better hospital services, Corte’s “project of a lifetime” was born. Now, 8 years later, RiverPeak Health, a non-profit hospital and clinic will start seeing patients on January 12th, 2027. In this episode, hear the remarkable story of how a community came together to restore Riverton's healthcare.

Alec Richardson grew up straddling multiple worlds — his Texan roots, adopted Wyoming family, and his 2nd adopted family on the Wind River Reservation. His diverse upbringing shaped his love for the outdoors, cowboy culture, and athletics. A former Division I track & field athlete (Idaho State + Wyoming), his career was derailed by repeated injuries — torn hamstrings, undiagnosed scoliosis, a broken foot — before he found his true calling riding bulls. In this episode, hear first-hand stories of what it’s like chasing 8 seconds in the rodeo arena, the influence native cowboys have had on him, as well as the highs and lows of college track and field.

Rob Creager is the Executive Director of the Wyoming Energy Authority. He graduated from the University of Wyoming as a track/field athlete and served as the senior policy advisor for Governor Mark Gordon. Rob is best known for assuming his WEA Executive Director position at just 27 years old. This episode covers renewables, coal, oil, gas, nuclear, data centers, Wyoming’s vast energy infrastructure, international trade missions to sell Wyoming energy abroad, first-hand experiences working alongside Governor Gordon at the start of the pandemic, as well as what it’s like for young people building a family/career in Wyoming today. In true 1890 Show fashion, Rob and Jake highlight many overlooked aspects of Wyoming and champion the leverage our state holds domestically and internationally - both geologically and culturally. #the1890show

Jack Tennant was a student-athlete at the University of Wyoming from 2006-2010. He continued to serve his alma mater after graduation and 16 years later, he is still honoring that commitment as the Executive Director for its Alumni Association. In this episode, Jake and Jack unpack UW current events and everything that makes the University of Wyoming so unique. Some say Laramie is the center of the universe and Stan Lee (yes, that Stan Lee) might very well agree with that statement… Discover the legacy UW’s very own American Heritage Center was entrusted with in this Brown and Gold episode. ➡️ www.pokes.org ⬅️

Reed "Roller" Barrett was kicked out of the Air Force but still flies F-16 fighter jets today. His ticket back into the cockpit? A 1-in-121 chance and a Vegas Magician resume. Deeply rooted in US politics, the Barrett family has ties with the Kennedy's, President Eisenhower, and many more influential figures across the last century. Reed's Great Grandpa is the only person in Wyoming history to have been a US Congressman, Wyoming Governor, and US Senator. From firsthand takes flying faster than the speed of sound to live magic, this episode never lets off the throttle.

Coach Bob is Tony Robbins trained, has a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and is an EMDR Practitioner. He helps owner-operator entrepreneurs ignite their confidence and drive through one-on-one coaching, day trips and multi-day group trips into the backcountry. Through adventure, fly fishing, and conversations around the campfire, he helps his clients connect, heal, find clarity, and develop confidence. Connect with Bob Reece on Instagram: @_coach_bob_

There are people who go coyote hunting and then there is Colten Gillum. 2X World Champ and 1X National Champ - whether it’s guided coyote hunts, turkey hunts, day, night, wide open prairies, or mountain ranges - there are few who know the Wyoming backcountry better than he does. Colten is the owner of Wyoming Predator Hunts LLC and details his coyote-immersed lifestyle, epic hunting stories, decoy dogs, calls, tripods, thermals, suppressors, the University of Wyoming, and much more.

Bryce Meredith is a four-time Cheyenne Central High School wrestling State Champion, two-time NCAA finalist, three-time All-American, and Big 12 champion. Professionally, Bryce currently fights for PFL and wrestles for RAF. In this episode, Bryce covers his journey and why Wyoming has been so impactful for both he and Jake.

Joe Evers is the Managing Member of Bifrost Partners LLC (a Wyoming focused oil/gas investment company) and the President-Elect for the University of Wyoming Alumni Association. Joe grew up in Sheridan, played football at the University of Wyoming, and now puts his Law Degree and Masters in Environment Natural Resources to good use navigating the fossil fuel industry and its complexities popularized by TV shows like Landman and movies like There Will Be Blood.

Brad Brooks is the City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities Director. He details the water management in and around Cheyenne, current drought mitigation strategies, data center impacts, wildfire forecasts, and much more. Being a civil engineer by trade, Brad shares his wealth of knowledge on the complex infrastructure that provides our community with reliable and clean water.