Best Breakaway Roping Podcasts (2025)

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Welcome to Breakaway Roping's Future — And It Ain’t Slowing Down | Martha Angelone | Ep 037 1:20:32

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2022 World Champion Breakaway Roper Martha Angelone joins the guys to talk about the explosion of rodeo and Breakaway Roping. She talks about her career up to date which includes $700,000 in earnings, the 2022 World Title, and the 2024 Reserve World Title. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to shadyrays.com with code LFR35 for 35% off pol…

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

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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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How These Two Brothers Took Rodeo Head-On | Neal Felton & Shawn Felton | Ep 036 1:46:03

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The legendary Felton brothers join the guys. From horse training to roping at the NFR, Sean and Neal have done it all. They share the grit, determination. and mindset it takes to become World Champions—and how they've found success both in and out of the arena. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to shadyrays.com with code LFR35 for 35% of…

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

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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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A Steer Wrestling Masterclass | Matt Reeves | Ep 035 1:58:48

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8x NFR Steer Wrestler and horse trainer Matt Reeves joins the guys to discuss his career and the explosive growth of rodeo over the past 20 years. He shares insights on the pros and cons of a larger fanbase and how the sport can keep expanding by drawing in new audiences. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to shadyrays.com with code LFR35…

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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 10:27

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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 Pratt 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

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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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The Most Intense Woman in Rodeo Today | JJ Hampton | Ep 034 1:20:24

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The guys sit down with 18-time World Champion roper JJ Hampton. She shares the championship mindset behind her success, the dedication required to stay on top, and the challenges of being a woman in rodeo. JJ also discusses how platforms like the Cowboy Channel have brought fans closer to her journey. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to…

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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

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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 Legendary Cowboy Craftsman | Gordy Alderson | Ep 033 1:17:00

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Legendary bit and spur maker, Gordy Anderson joins the podcast to share the many stories from his life including his Joe B remake of Jolene, how he became the expert craftsman he is, and why he takes such pride in his work. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to shadyrays.com with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch an…

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From Backyard Jackpots to the Daddy of ’Em All | Shay Good | Ep 032 1:10:52

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The guys sit down with Shay Good for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. Shay shares the stories behind his many nicknames, what it was like living with the legendary Super Looper Roy Cooper, and gives a firsthand look at the rodeo scene in the '90s. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to shadyrays.com with code LFR35 for 35% off polarize…

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

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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

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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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They Said Girls Couldn’t Rope… Then She Showed Up | Lari Dee Guy | Ep 031 56:38

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This week, the guys sit down with 8x World Champion Breakaway Roper, Lari Dee Guy. From the explosion of Breakaway Roping to the sport’s evolution since her early days, Lari shares her favorite moments from her Hall of Fame career and what it takes to become a great roper. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to shadyrays.com with code LFR3…

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

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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

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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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The Cowboy Who Let His Roping Do the Talking | Monty Lewis | Ep 030 56:46

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The guys sit down with 2004 World Champ Monty “Hurricane” Lewis—a fast-talking, faster-riding roper with stories from both legends and the next generation. He reflects on a standout career, the evolution of the sport, and his unshakable passion for roping. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's Freak…

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

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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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He Didn’t Just Announce Rodeo — He Lived Its Best Moments | Boyd Polhamus | Ep 029 1:26:26

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Legendary announcer Boyd Polhamus has called some of the greatest moments in rodeo history. This week, he joins Ty and Cole to talk past, present, and future of the sport. What would the National Finals Rodeo look like if Boyd could reinvent it? Who are his picks for top cowboys and cowgirls to watch. Plus, Boyd shares what it really takes to turn …

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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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Rodeo 101: Explained by the Funniest Man in the Arena | Matt Merritt | Ep 028 1:16:23

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Matt Merritt has spent his life making people laugh, lighting up arenas with his quick wit and big personality. But when he was diagnosed with cancer, lifting others up became his toughest challenge. In this episode of LFR, Matt shares how he kept going, found joy, and stayed true to his calling to entertain. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West.…

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Steve Kenyon Podcast from BattleBorn Broncs 26:47

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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

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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

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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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My Mentor that Trained the Best Ropers in Rodeo | Justin Maass | Ep 027 1:17:18

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Justin Maass made his mark as an elite horse trainer and mentor to some of the best in the tie-down game. Although he never captured a World Title, he wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. Competing in the prime of tie-down roping, he knows he was part of something special. These days, Justin pours his energy into training and mentoring young co…

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

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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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The Greatest Rodeo Entertainer of All Time | Leon Coffee | Ep 026 1:28:19

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Leon Coffee, a rodeo legend, has spent over three decades entertaining fans and forming lasting bonds. Despite a challenging start, broken bones, and dyslexia, he’s remained a driving force in the sport. Now at 70 years old, he join the boys to share his journey and vision for rodeo’s future. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. ----- Watch and …

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

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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

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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

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The Most Hated Cowboy in Rodeo History - Part 2 | Cody Ohl | Ep 025 1:02:17

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Think you’ve heard all the good stuff from Cody Ohl? Think again. Part 2 is even more raw, unfiltered, and no holds barred. Who does Cody call the greatest in roping? Can today’s competitors match the '90s legends? What’s his take on NFR qualifiers in The American Rodeo, and should men compete in barrel racing? Bold opinions and controversial thoug…

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#227 - Dusty Tuckness | Mindset and Mental Strength 50:43

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Hey everyone, I’m so excited to kick off our spring series with none other than Dusty Tuckness—one of the toughest and most respected bullfighters in rodeo. Dusty joins me to share his incredible journey, from growing up in Wyoming to becoming a 16-time NFR bullfighter and 10-time Bullfighter of the Year. We dive into the mindset, faith, and persev…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Tucker Allen, the RodeoHouston Steer Wrestling Champion 28:11

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Tucker Allen from California won the steer wrestling at RodeoHouston, the biggest win of his career and virtually guaranteeing his second straight Wrangler NFR appearance.By 8 Seconds Media

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The Most Hated Cowboy in Rodeo History | Cody Ohl | Ep 024 1:41:03

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6x World Champion Cody Ohl sits down with the boys and pulls no punches, sharing the raw truth about his journey. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, he's faced depression, battled injuries, and dealt with relentless haters. Cody quickly learned that being hated is part of the game when you're one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. And…

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#226 - Sami Jo Smith and Linsay Rosser-Sumpter | Breaking Barriers: Celebrating $1.2 Million Dollar Payout of WRWC 2025 45:25

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Hey y’all, welcome back to In The Loop Podcast! I’m your host, Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, and I couldn’t be more excited for this episode because we’re diving into one of the biggest events of the year—the Women’s Rodeo World Championships (WRWC)! With the WRWC right around the corner, I sat down with Linsay Rosser-Sumpter and Sami Jo Smith, two of the …

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Rodeo in the 70s: The Wildest Era the Sport Has Ever Seen | Stephen Perry | Ep 023 1:07:54

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These are the stories that built the sport. Taking us back in time, Stephen Perry shares his favorite stories of traveling on the road in the 70s, sharing driving time with cowboys who would go on to become legends of the sport, like Joe B. While we learn that some things never change—such as the need for great horsepower, the thrill of match ropin…

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#225 - Dr. Caroline Leaf | ReWiring your Brain for Success 47:26

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Today, we’re bringing you a special replay of one of our most impactful episodes, featuring the incredible Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, known for her groundbreaking research in psychoneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. In this conversation, we explore the power of rewiring thought pat…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with WPRA President Heidi Schmidt 36:47

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Heidi Schmidt from North Dakota, the New President of the WPRA joins us on the Steve Kenyon PodcastBy 8 Seconds Media

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The Greatest Bull Rider to Ever Live (Maybe) | Dale Brisby | Ep 022 1:30:57

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He's only the greatest bull rider of all time...so he says. It's Rodeo Time with Dale Brisby on LFR and the greatest of them all sits down with the boys to talk everything under the sun. We're breaking down business strategies that led him on the road to Instagram fame, his faith, the coolest celebrities he's met and how his love for rodeo keeps hi…

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#224 - Lyndsey V. | Breaking Barriers and Building Resilience 31:25

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Welcome back to In The Loop! In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and resilience coach Lyndsey V. to discuss the power of pushing through challenges, finding clarity in chaos, and creating sustainable success. Throughout the episode, we explore how resilience applies to rodeo, business, and everyday life, touching on topics like…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Tyler and Sarah Waguespack 29:04

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This week our guests are 5X World Champion Tyler Waguespack and NFR Barrel Racing Qualifier Sarah Waguespack.By 8 Seconds Media

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The Greatest Barrel Racer of All Time | Charmayne James | Ep 021 1:00:57

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She's only the greatest to ever compete in Barrel Racing. After going professional at 13 years old, Charmayne James went on to win a record-setting 11 Gold Buckles and is easily the most dominating cowgirl to ever compete in the sport of rodeo. So what makes a person that successful? And did she really rise to stardom on a horse that only cost $1,1…

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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Megan McLeod Sprague 39:01

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Barrel Racer Megan McLeod Sprague joins us to talk about winning San Antonio, horses, ground, and her career.By 8 Seconds Media

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Is He The Greatest Canadian Cowboy Ever? | Zeke Thurston | Ep 020 1:10:25

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You may know him as the 4x World Champion Saddle Bronc rider, but before he was winning gold buckles he was a 2x Canadian Contract of the Year performing for the likes of the Queen of England and the Prince and Princess of England. We dig in deep on the world of saddle bronc riding with the King of Canada, Zeke Thurston. Hear how Killer Bee helped …

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#223 - Mandi Holland | WPRA Western Region Roping Director Nominee 29:47

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In this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Mandi Holland, a veterinarian, business owner, rodeo committee member, and passionate advocate for breakaway roping. As a nominee for WPRA Western Region Roping Director, Mandi shares why she’s stepping up to help guide breakaway roping into the future. From working behind the scenes with committees,…

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#222 - Tibba Smith | WPRA Western Region Roping Director Nominee 14:49

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In this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Tibba Smith, WPRA Reserve World Champion Breakaway Roper and nominee for WPRA Western Region Roping Director. With years of experience as a rodeo competitor, coach, and secretary for the largest college rodeo region, Tibba has seen every side of the industry—and now she’s ready to take on a leadershi…