Best Breakaway Roping Podcasts (2025)

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#262 - Mo Brings Plenty | Strength Through Storms 32:00

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Mo Brings Plenty is a Lakota horseman, actor, and cultural leader whose impact reaches far beyond television and film. Known for his work in Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, and the upcoming Outriding the Devil, Mo has become one of the most important voices in preserving, protecting, and sharing Native American stories with truth and integrity. In this ep…

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#261 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #1 Taylor Munsell 45:59

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Taylor Munsell enters the 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping as the number-one roper in the world — a milestone built through five seasons of resilience, growth, and relentless pursuit of improvement. A five-time NFBR qualifier, Taylor has transformed early learning curves into the confidence and consistency that now define her presence in the a…

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#260 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #2: Josie Conner 37:45

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Josie Conner has become one of breakaway roping’s most refined and rapidly evolving athletes — a competitor whose discipline, self-awareness, and hunger to improve have transformed her into a consistent NFBR threat. With four NFBR qualifications and a climb from the bubble to the top of the standings, Josie enters Vegas with a level of maturity ear…

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#259 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #3: Shelby Boisjoli- Meged 36:34

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Shelby Boisjoli-Meged is one of the most respected athletes in professional breakaway roping — a world champion, a six-time NFBR qualifier, and a competitor who blends precision, grit, and world-class horsemanship. Her 2025 journey captures the full reality of rodeo: the slumps, the streaks, the lonely miles, and the moments that remind you why you…

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#258 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #4: Rylee George 26:41

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Rylee George has solidified herself as one of the most composed, consistent, and quietly fierce competitors in professional breakaway roping. A two-time NFBR qualifier, Rylee brings an energy that never wavers — confident at the barrier, sharp in her delivery, and unbothered by pressure. Her style is simple and deadly: trust her horses, trust her d…

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#257 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #5: Hali Williams 54:03

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Hali Williams stands among the most disciplined, mentally mature athletes in women’s rodeo today. A three-time NFBR qualifier, Hali blends fierce competitiveness with deep faith, intentional preparation, and a wisdom far beyond her years. Her journey is one of growth — learning when to push, when to reset, and how to compete with purpose instead of…

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#256 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #6: Aspen Miller 41:07

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Aspen Miller has quickly become one of the most compelling rookies in professional breakaway roping — humble, sincere, and grounded, with a calm nature that becomes a competitive weapon in high-pressure moments. Her breakout season was defined by early-year momentum, standout horsepower, and the overwhelming support of the people in her corner. In …

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#255 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #7: Cheyanne McCartney 35:14

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Cheyanne McCartney is one of the most versatile, talented, and mentally tough cowgirls in professional breakaway roping — a four-time NFBR qualifier whose story is built on resilience, horsemanship, and an unwavering commitment to showing up, no matter how tough the season gets. In this episode, Cheyanne takes us through one of the most powerful co…

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#254 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #8: Maddy Deerman 42:32

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Maddy Deerman returns to the NFBR with more strategy, maturity, and competitive fire than ever before. Known for her analytical mind and confident presence in the arena, Maddy brings a refreshing honesty to the sport — breaking down both the mental and physical adjustments she made after experiencing the whirlwind pace of her first NFBR appearance.…

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#253 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #9: Beau Peterson 38:26

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Beau Peterson continues to establish herself as one of breakaway roping’s most dynamic athletes — a competitor with world-class horsepower, short-term memory, and the instinct to capitalize on every opportunity. A futurity trainer, NFBR qualifier, and one of the most mentally composed ropers in the game, Beau blends talent with strategy in a way th…

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#252 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #10: Joey Williams 38:56

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Joey Williams stands out as one of the sport’s most polished, confident, and consistent athletes. A mother, ranch wife, and elite competitor, Joey shows what it means to blend experience with poise — proving that grace and grit can coexist at the very highest level. Joey opens up about managing motherhood on the road, balancing ranch life with majo…

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#251 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #11: Kinlie Brennise 36:55

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Kinlie Brennise remains one of breakaway’s most naturally gifted competitors. A product of a powerhouse rodeo family, Kinlie blends instinct, feel, and pure athletic talent — but her story is equally defined by humility, discipline, and relentless drive. Kinlie dives into her season with honesty, sharing what she’s learned about managing expectatio…

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#250 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #12: Bailey Bates 45:23

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As breakaway roping pushes the limits of speed and precision, Bailey Bates continues to rise as one of the sport’s most electric young talents. Coming off another strong season, Bailey showcases the hunger, maturity, and horsepower it takes to hang with the fastest women in rodeo. In this episode, Bailey opens up about her mental approach, the grow…

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#249 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #13: Suzanne Williams 39:15

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Suzanne Williams stands as one of the most inspiring stories in women’s rodeo. At 43 years old — a full-time college rodeo coach, wife, mom, and lifelong cowgirl — Suzanne proved that dreams don’t come with an expiration date. This year, she made her first NFBR qualification, fueled by sacrifice, strategy, and sheer determination. Suzanne brings he…

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#248 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #14: Bradi Good 34:48

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Bradi Good is proving exactly what resilience in this sport looks like. A two-time NFBR qualifier with a relentless competitive edge, Bradi has battled through injury, adversity, young horses, and pressure — and still found a way to stamp her second back number. This year took Bradi from the momentum of Houston and Calgary to the gut-check reality …

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#247 - 15 Days of Breakaway | #15: Macy Young 29:59

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As breakaway roping continues to evolve into one of rodeo’s most competitive and fastest-growing events, Macy Young stands right in the heart of it. A three-time NFBR qualifier, devoted mom, wife, and one of the most fiercely competitive cowgirls in the game — Macy shows us what it really takes to chase this dream year after year. From feeding 700 …

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#246 - Linsay Rosser- Sumpter | PWR: Women's Rodeo Reimagined 44:01

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In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite people on the planet — Linsay Rosser-Sumpter — lifelong cowgirl, powerhouse leader, and one of the driving forces behind Premier Women’s Rodeo (PWR). Linsay and I go way back to our Colorado days, long hauls in the truck, and all the miles and memories that shaped who we are today. But this conver…

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#245 - Tim O'Connell | Beyond the Gold Buckle 53:10

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“You’ll never forget rodeo, but rodeo will forget you. That’s as true as the day is long.” — Tim O’Connell In this episode, I sit down with three-time World Champion bareback rider Tim O’Connell — a name synonymous with toughness, perseverance, and faith in the face of adversity. Tim opens up about the highs and lows of his career — from the glory …

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#244 - Tilden Hooper | The Texas Tornado 47:52

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“I’ve thought this deal is going to be over several times… and every time it gets like that and injuries come up or life changes or whatever happens, I always try to pray a lot about it.” — Tilden Hooper In this episode, I sit down with one of the most respected bareback riders in professional rodeo — Tilden Hooper, now heading into his 10th consec…

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#243 - Carlee Otero | Going for the Gold 44:53

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“And if it doesn't happen, it wasn't meant to be.. but I'm going to give it my all, and I'm going to have faith that I'm going to win the gold.” – Carlee Otero Episode #243 of In The LOOP with Jordan Jo x The Cowboy Channel is one for every cowgirl who’s ever balanced family, business, and the dream of the arena. I sit down with five-time NFR quali…

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#242 - Raymond Hollabaugh | “For the Love of Rodeo" 34:26

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“Confidence comes from knowing what you’re doing.” – Raymond Hollabaugh Episode #242 of In The LOOP with Jordan Jo x The Cowboy Channel is here—and this one’s a special one for me. I sit down with my husband, seven-time NFR qualifier and lifelong cowboy, Raymond Hollabaugh, for a conversation that’s as honest as it gets. We talk about the mindset i…

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#241 - Jackie Crawford | Success, Spotlights, and no Safety Nets 1:00:14

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“You’re going to spend a lot more time losing in this industry than you are winning.” – Jackie Crawford Episode #241 of In The LOOP with Jordan Jo x The Cowboy Channel is here—and we’re sitting down with a legend who’s honest about the grind behind the gold buckles. From choosing tougher paths on purpose to surrounding herself with the right people…

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#240 - Pam Minick | Think Like a Man, Act Like a Lady, Work Like a Horse 28:48

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We’re kicking off something special. Our first episode of In The LOOP with Jordan Jo x The Cowboy Channel is here, and I couldn’t think of a better way to start than sitting down with Pam Minick. Pam’s a cowgirl, broadcaster, and all-around hand who’s paved her way with perseverance and heart. She shares how she’s lived by those words—and how she’s…

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Dusty Tuckness: Mindset and Mental Strength 50:43

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We’re bringing back one of the most impactful conversations from our spring series—featuring the legendary Dusty Tuckness. Dusty takes us inside his journey from growing up in Wyoming to becoming a 16-time NFR bullfighter and 10-time Bullfighter of the Year. He opens up about the mindset, faith, and perseverance that have carried him through some o…

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Rusty Wright & Haley Sage | More Than a Gold Buckle 1:02:57

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We’re taking you back to one of the most real and unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had. Five-time NFR bronc rider Rusty Wright and breakaway roper Haley Sage sat down with us in Fallon, Nevada, for a conversation that goes far beyond arena stats and gold buckles. Rusty opens up about walking through life’s deepest valleys—loss, drinking, divorce…

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Andrea Busby | Pushing Boundaries on the Road to the NFR 45:48

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In this replay episode of In The LOOP, we sit down with 2024 National Finals Barrel Racing Aggregate Champion Andrea Busby for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we’ve had yet. This episode originally aired earlier this season, but it’s one we believe is worth hearing again. From early rodeo days to finally crossing the Thomas & Mac…

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Stevi & Ty Hillman | Perseverance, Passion, and the Realities of Rodeo 1:07:35

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Replay Episode – One of Our Most Listened-To Conversations In this replay of In the LOOP, we revisit one of our most heartfelt and powerful episodes featuring Stevi and Ty Hillman. The couple opens up about the unexpected turns their journey has taken over the past few months. After falling short of making it to the National Finals Rodeo that year,…

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Bob Tallman | Beef, Rodeo, Real Estate 1:03:49

5M ago1:03:49

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Throwback Episode: Bob Tallman | Beef, Rodeo, Real Estate We’re rewinding to one of our all-time favorite conversations with the legend himself—Bob Tallman. Known as “The Voice of Rodeo,” Bob has spent decades shaping the sound of western sports. A 10x PRCA Announcer of the Year and 23x NFR announcer, he’s also a 5th generation rancher and seasoned…

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#239 - Rusty Wright & Haley Sage | More Than a Gold Buckle 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

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5x NFR bronc rider Rusty Wright and breakaway roper Haley Sage were not lying when they said they would tell it all. This episode is downright real, raw, emotional, and inspiring as we sit down during a summer stop in Fallon, Nevada. But this one’s not about the arena stats—it’s about the people behind the buckles. Rusty opens up about the valleys …

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Rodeo Announcer Alan Moorhead 24:48

6M ago24:48

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We caught up with rodeo announcer Alan Moorhead and talked about his award winning career!By 8 Seconds Media

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#238 - Cheyanne McCartney | From Rodeo Roots to Futurity Focus at the Old West Rope Horse Futurity 25:11

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Cheyanne McCartney is no stranger to pressure—but when it comes to the Old West Rope Horse Futurity, she’s not just showing up to compete, she’s showing up to shape the future. From NFR breakaway roper to standout futurity competitor, Cheyanne has lived both sides of the rope. In this episode, she gives us the real-deal look at how the Old West is …

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#237 - Emmry Edwards | WRWC 2025 Champions | $60K Breakaway Win at 15 10:28

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Emmry Edwards, the 15-year-old phenom who went head-to-head with rodeo’s elite in the breakaway roping at the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship—and left with $6,000, a whole lot of grit, and a story to tell. From a last-chance qualifier to the biggest stage in the sport, Emmry’s journey to AT&T Stadium wasn’t exactly mapped out—but it was earne…

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#236 - Ashtyn Pratz and Tammy Lewis | WRWC 2025 Champions | $64K Win 14:23

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Tammy Lewis and Ashtyn Pratz, the duo who stunned the arena and left AT&T Stadium with $64,000 as the 2025 WRWC Team Roping Champions. At just 16 years old, Ashton roped like she was born for the big stage—calm, confident, and completely unfazed by the pressure. This wasn't her first WRWC buckle, but it was her first time on the heading side. After…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast looking ahead to the CNFR 30:09

6M ago30:09

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The College National Finals Rodeo is just a few days away. We talked to Jim Dewey Brown, the Commissioner of the NIRA.By 8 Seconds Media

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#235 - Taycie Matthews | WRWC 2025 Champions | Grit, Goals & $70K 9:36

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Taycie Matthews, the barrel racer who showed up to the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship with grit, instinct, and a whole lot of horsepower—and walked away with $70,000 and a gold buckle. We’re talking about a jaw-dropping 12.6-second run at AT&T Stadium from a cowgirl who didn’t nominate a ton, didn’t overthink it, and still left no doubt she …

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#234 - Charmaine Holdren | WRWC 2025 Champions | His Way is Perfect: Faith, Grit & a 12-Second Run at AT&T 23:43

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Charmaine Holdren, the limited barrel racer who made one of the most electric runs of the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship. We’re talking about the first 12-second run on the board at AT&T Stadium, from a gal with less than $3,000 won in the Limited Barrel Racing at the WRWC in 2025 on her horse Trick before the finals. Charmaine opens up abou…

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#233 - Rhen Richard | Everyone is Talking About the Old West Rope Horse Futurity | June 2025 31:46

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Rhen Richard knows all of the things about the Old West Rope Horse Futurity—and let me tell you, it’s more than a jackpot. Rhen and his team are pouring everything they’ve got into building a platform where horsemen, trainers, pros, amateurs, and young guns all have a seat at the table. We’re talkin’ million-dollar bonuses,a one of a kind elite hor…

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#232 - Sami Jo Smith and Linsay Rosser-Sumpter | We’re Changing the Game: WRWC 2025 Recap 32:28

6M ago32:28

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Y’all, I’m still catching my breath from one of the most electric weeks in women’s rodeo history. In this episode of In The LOOP, I sat down with Sammy Jo Smith and Lindsay Rosser-Sumpter to break down everything that went down at the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championships—and let me tell you, it was one for the books. AT&T Stadium was absolutely b…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast Bishop's World Famous Mule Days 24:08

7M ago24:08

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May 20-25 Mule Days returns to Bishop, CA. We talked to Jennifer Roeser about Mules, the Eastern Sierras, and the western way of life!By 8 Seconds Media

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with billie Bray 26:12

7M ago26:12

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The Women's Rodeo World Championships have honored Billie Bray from Equibrand with their 2025 Pam Minick Lifetime Achievement Award. We talked to Billie about her unique perspective on the Western Way of Life!By 8 Seconds Media

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#231 - Billie Bray | Honoring a Legend 29:47

7M ago29:47

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Hi, Welcome back to In The LOOP Podcast! This week, we’re in the heart of Women’s Rodeo World Championship week, and while the best in the world battle it out in Fort Worth for a record-setting $802,000 payout, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a legend who has shaped the industry from the inside out. I’m honored to sit down with my dear friend, B…

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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Dancin' Dougie Hall! 36:40

7M ago36:40

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We caught up with Dancin' Dougie Hall, saddle bronc rider, actor, and bucking horse raiser....By 8 Seconds Media

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#230 - Andrea Busby | Pushing Boundaries on the Road to the NFR 45:20

7M ago45:20

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In Episode 230 of In The LOOP, we sit down with 2024 National Finals Barrel Racing Aggregate Champion, Andrea Busby for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we’ve had yet. From early rodeo days to finally crossing the Thomas & Mack threshold, Andrea brings us through every twist, turn, and tough lesson along the way. We talk about wha…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast highlights women in rodeo and more! 41:28

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This week on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we've got a multi part show. We highlight our sponsor Cubeit Hay Company, Logan Corbett from Champion Living Fitness joins us and we talk to Linsay Rosser Sumpter, the Commissioner of the Women's Rodeo World Championships.By 8 Seconds Media

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Steve Kenyon Podcast from BattleBorn Broncs 26:47

8M ago26:47

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A bonus episode of the Steve Kenyon podcast, from BattleBorn Broncs in Fallon, NVBy 8 Seconds Media

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#229 - From the Office to the Arena: Criquett Chapman on Breaking Boundaries in Rodeo 30:35

8M ago30:35

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In this episode of In The LOOP with Jordan Jo, we sit down with Criquett Chapman — a vice president by day and a fierce competitor by weekend. Criquett shares her incredible journey from a small-town team roper with no rodeo legacy to breaking barriers in the WRWC as a limited breakaway roper. We talk about balancing career and competition, growing…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Hall of Famer Stran Smith 45:41

8M ago45:41

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Stran Smith is one of the newly announced inductees to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. He joins us to recap his career, our featured interviews are sponsored by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes!By 8 Seconds Media

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast looking ahead to the American Rodeo 54:09

8M ago54:09

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Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast an encore of our interview with Kaycee Feild as he gets ready to compete this weekend at the American Rodeo, and High Desert Stampede Barrel Racing Champion Hayle Gibson.By 8 Seconds Media

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#228 - Big Checks & Bigger Dreams: Inside the WRWC Grind with Martha Angelone 24:57

8M ago24:57

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Y’all, this week’s episode is super special to me—I'm bringing back the very first guest I ever had on the show: my good friend, rodeo legend, and multi-time World Champion Martha Angelone. I’ll never forget when we recorded our first episode—literally in the front seat of a Dodge truck at circuit finals with a cell phone and Raymond in the backsea…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Denis Fast from the High Desert Stampede and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee Josh Edwards 52:16

8M ago52:16

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On today's show we highlight the High Desert Stampede Rodeo and offer an encore presentation of our interview with Pick Up Man of the Year Josh Edwards who rode in one of the most grueling horse races in the world last summer.By 8 Seconds Media