Rancher turned reality star Steve McBee shares his thoughts on how to make explosives Popularity of “Yellowstone” has ignited a Western cultural phenomenon.
The 52-year-old entrepreneur is the founder and owner of McBee Farms & Cattle, a 40,000-acre farming and ranching empire in Missouri. McBee stars with his four sons — Steven Jr., Cole, Jesse and Brayden — in the reality series “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys,” which has been described as a “real-life Yellowstone.”
During an interview with Fox News Digital, McBee reflected on “Yellowstone’s” role in instilling a “longing” for the cowboy lifestyle.
“I think what ‘Yellowstone’ has done … I think ultimately, it’s in our DNA and genetics — farming and ranching. That’s how we survive,” he said. “Food production, cattle raising.
“So, I don’t care if you’re an analyst at a hedge fund on Wall Street. You watch ‘Yellowstone’ and you get this longing. ‘I want to ride a horse’ or ‘I want to drive a tractor, grow crops,'” McBee added.
Rancher reality star Steve McBee opines on the impact of “Yellowstone” in popular culture. (Paramount/Getty)
He said, “‘Yellowstone’ gave it momentum, it was a step towards moving the country forward. I mean, you’re looking at Beyoncé, and you’re looking at everything right now. It feels like the iron is hot in the Western world.”
“Farming, animal husbandry, agriculture are a lot of hot topics. And, so, I think we have a lot of opportunities to educate consumers about what a great job we do for the environment, for the food that everybody eats. And, so, I think we should take the opportunity to use this platform for those purposes as well.”
McBee told Fox News Digital that he rarely watches TV Because his heavy workload doesn’t allow him much free time. However, he said he watched two seasons of “Yellowstone” and a few episodes of another hit reality series to prepare for starring in “The McAbee Dynasty.”
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“I actually watched four episodes of it ‘The Kardashians’ He said, “I just wanted to see what reality TV was all about. And I thought, ‘Yeah, I don’t know.’ But I thought I should get a little background.”
While McBee doesn’t have a lot of reality show experience, Steven Jr. starred on the Fox reality dating show “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer” in 2022. While filming scenes on the family farm, producers became concerned after getting an in-depth look at the family’s interactions and day-to-day life.
After “Joe Millionaire” ended, the McBees were approached by several production companies about creating their own show, and they decided to work with Jeff Jenkins Productions. “The McBees Dynasty” premieres March 11 on USA Network and Peacock.
McBee stars alongside his son Steven Jr., who was the lead on the show “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer,” as well as his sons Jesse, Cole and Brayden, on the reality show “The McBee Dynasty.” (Fox via Getty Images)
Speaking to Fox News Digital, McBee praised NBC, Peacock, and Jeff Jenkins Productions for giving the family a lot of freedom during filming. Chain.
“They were really like, ‘Just be authentic. Just be yourself. You know, we’ll just be flies on the wall,'” he recalled. “They really just followed us around.”
In addition to the family dynamics, the show also highlights the challenges of operating a sprawling farm, as well as McBee’s other businesses, including McBee Coffee N Carwash and McBee Meat Company.
Jesse and Steven are featured in “Joe Millionaire”. (Fox via Getty Images)
“We laugh a lot because all the different businesses and the farm and the ranch are the biggest, everything is connected to that,” he said. “Every day there’s a new crisis. One thing I will say — I’ve said this many times — I think that after some of the shows I’ve seen, we’re the most realistic reality show, because what happened on that show was real. And it’s true. running a farm Or run a farm or a business.
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“You deal with situations like this basically every day. Sky falling type of situations,” McBee said.
McBee said he found “Yellowstone” entertaining, but thinks “The McBee Dynasty” gives viewers a taste of the reality of running a ranching empire.
McBee said the family’s show is “the most realistic reality show out there.” (Emerson Miller/Peacock via Getty Images)
“We’ve been saying for years that we’re really a reality show,” he recalled. “I mean, everything that happens to us, all the businesses and the farm and the ranch and all the personalities. You can’t imagine the things that happen to us on a day to day basis.
“I think the authenticity of our show — I don’t know how there could be a more real show than that.
“I’m not taking anybody to the train station, but we’re getting close,” he joked, referring to the euphemistic term “Yellowstone.” Dutton Family It is used for the place where they kill their enemies and dispose of their bodies.
The show’s first season sees McBee’s business on the verge of becoming a billion-dollar empire or a financial disaster. (Paul Andrews/Peacock via Getty Images)
USA Network describes “The McBee Dynasty” as “‘Yellowstone'” comes from ‘Succession'” As the show shows how each brother competes to be next in line to take over the business. The first season shows the family’s attempts to complete a deal that will make McBee Farms and Cattle a billion dollar company. Its failure could lead to the financial ruin of the business.
McBee told Fox News Digital that running the business alongside his sons is “both a blessing and a curse.”
McBee said each of his sons has different responsibilities on the farm. (Emerson Miller/Peacock via Getty Images)
“But there are definitely more pros to it,” he said. “There are definitely more pros than cons to it. You know, there are challenges that a lot of people don’t face in their day-to-day business because they don’t have that personal relationship. But that personal relationship is what brings all the value and makes it so worthwhile at the end of the day, no matter what happens during work hours.”
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In addition to focusing on the family’s business dealings, “The Macbeth Dynasty” also highlights the family’s complex financial dealings. love life About McBee and his sons. McBee and his wife, Christy, have recently divorced after nearly three decades of marriage, and patriarch McBee is involved in a love triangle with Farms & Cattle CFO Galina Saltkovska and waitress Brooke.
However, McBee has made it clear to both women that he doesn’t plan on marrying again and that he’s not interested in commitment.
McBee is also involved in a love triangle depicted on the show. (Paul Andrews/Peacock via Getty Images)
Speaking with Fox News Digital, McBee opened up about his relationships and his perspective on the show. Future Romance.
“That was a complicated case,” he said of his love life in the show’s first season. “My life is a real triangle. I’ve been very candid. I’m going to be very forthcoming.
“I get a little bit of hate, but I would say I get a lot more love, too, because I try to be very transparent.
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“The divorce happened after 28 years,” McBee said. “My (sons’) mother is the mother of all four of our sons. I will love her until the day I die, but I don’t want to be in a committed relationship. I don’t want to get married again. I just don’t understand it. I don’t want any more children.
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“So, now for me, it’s very circumstantial. That’s my situation. You know, I get some hate on it. I’m not discouraging anybody else By marriage. “I’m just saying this for myself,” he said.
“I want to be open and honest. I won’t lie to a woman. And I just lay my cards out.”
Kailah Jackson, who won “Joe Millionaire,” is still Steven’s girlfriend and appears on the show. (Fox via Getty Images)
Three of McBee’s sons’ girlfriends appear on the show, including Kailah Jackson, who continues to date Steven Jr. after he wins. “Joe Millionaire.” Fans can watch the drama unfold as the couples attempt to deal with the ups and downs of their relationships during the first season of the series.
McBee told Fox News Digital what love advice he’s given his sons.
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“The person you choose to be the mother of your children is a big decision,” he said. “Don’t do it on a whim. There’s a difference between lust and love. And we all have someone. That woman was what we wanted, but maybe she wasn’t the best mother for our children. So be patient. Choose wisely.”
All episodes of “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys” are available to stream on Peacock.
