Episode 45: A Conversation with Steve Hockensmith (October 9, 2025) The author of the “Holmes on the Range” series about two cowboys solving mysteries in the wild West saddled up to talk with us about the series, the sometimes contentious relationship between the “Big Red” and “Old Red” Amlingmeyer brothers, and the research that went into the writing. Hockensmith also discussed the challenges writing the Nick and Tesla children’s series with Bob “Science Bob” Pflugfelder and his journey from entertainment reporter to award-winning author.