Episode 43: Remembering S. Omar Barker

This episode features two guests celebrating the poetry and memory of S. Omar Barker. Barker's grandniece Georgia Snead shares memories, stories, and anecdotes about Barker and cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell tells his story of discovering Barker's poetry and calling him on the phone.

Intro 

Today's show is sponsored by the Republic Boot Company of Houston, Texas. 

Andy recites "Purt Near!" by S. Omar Barker 

Links for this episode 

Find out more about S. Omar Barker at here.

Find out more about Waddie Mitchell here.

Find out more about the Republic Boot Company here.

Credits 

Recorded, edited, and produced by Andy Hedges. 

Theme music: Texas Traveler by Hal Cannon.

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