NFR Extra

#166 Frontier Rodeo Company Heath Stewart

April 19, 2024 22:05 - 33 minutes - 47.2 MB

It is all things business with the Frontier Rodeo Company. Heath Stewart talks about the company's background, how he started in the business, and how they have progressed to 9X Stock Contractor of the Year. Even with many accolades, the goal is to provide great bucking stock for years to come.

#165 4X NFR Qualifier Josh Frost

April 12, 2024 16:42 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Not only is Josh Frost a 4X NFR Qualifier but he has also won four straight Linderman awards! He talks through his story of how competing in every event as a kid has brought him to those accomplishments while working hard to have a structured routine throughout the year to find his path to success.

#164 PRCA CEO Tom Glause

April 05, 2024 17:55 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Tom Glause has served as the CEO of the PRCA since Oct. 8, 2021. During his career, his commitment to the sport of rodeo has been unwavering. He is a current PRCA Gold Card Member and was previously a PRCA contestant. Under his direction, PRCA-sanctioned rodeos have experienced record attendance and growth.

#163 NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer

March 27, 2024 23:21 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

It’s time to fire up the NFR Extra Podcast for 2024. Our first guest is NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer. Allen has been involved in the NFR for more than 20 years and has even more experience in equine events. Take a listen to the guy that makes sure everything on the dirt of the Thomas & Mack Center runs smoothly and efficiently.

#162 Vegas NFR Icon - Cody Ohl

December 04, 2023 23:21 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

Ohl put his stamp on ProRodeo in 1994 by winning Rookie of the Year and earning his first trip to the NFR. It would take Ohl a few years to win his first gold buckle. He edged out Fred Whitfield to capture the 1997 tie-down world title and roared through the 1998 season, capturing his second title. He had another record-setting year in 2001 as he added steer roping and team roping in order to compete for the All-Around title. In the ninth round of the NFR, Ohl missed his calf on the first lo...

#161 Vegas NFR Icon - Billy Etbauer

December 04, 2023 23:16 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

One of the most popular cowboys of his generation, Etbauer won five saddle bronc world titles (1992, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2004) and garners respect for both his go-for-broke style and his humility during his career that covered parts of four decades. A native of Huron, South Dakota, he was the middle brother of three world-class bronc riders. Etbauer qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® in his second year as a professional in 1989. He went on to make the field a record 21 consec...

#160 Singer/Songwriter Ian Munsick

November 30, 2023 18:58 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

Ian Munsick is taking the music industry by storm as he paints his portrait of the American West. Ian shares how important it is to him to show the authentic side of Western culture through his music. He explains how he truly got started in the industry and what memorable moments he has had since then. He also shares about his visits to Las Vegas for the Wrangler NFR and what this year's NFR will look like with his special event, opening performance, and concerts.

#159 President of Hooey Brands Joey Austin

November 07, 2023 21:51 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

Hooey Brands started in 2009 as just two different hat designs, Joey Austin dives into how and why the brand started. He shares unique stories about how it has grown into its current company and what is most important to the brand overall. Joey also gives insight into BFO and the Hooey Party that happens in December during the Wrangler NFR.

#158 Singer/Songwriter Kylie Frey

October 31, 2023 20:58 - 27 minutes - 39.1 MB

A country music singer, a songwriter, an anthem singer, a barrel racer, a flag girl but ultimately a cowgirl. Kylie Frey has worked hard to do it all and has made a name for herself in the most authentic way. She explains how she has stayed true to herself as she continues to work through the music industry.

#157 CEO - Plaza Hotel & Casino Jonathan Jossel

October 20, 2023 23:13 - 41 minutes - 58.5 MB

There is a lot of history in Las Vegas and particularly in Downtown Las Vegas. CEO Jonathan Jossel was able to give us an inside look plus more. He shares about how he personally got to Las Vegas from Europe, how important it is to keep the history alive and what they are trying to do to make Plaza and Downtown Las Vegas unique from the rest of the city.

#156 Steer Wrestler Dalton Massey

October 18, 2023 17:17 - 23 minutes - 34.3 MB

A cowboy and a carpenter, Dalton Massey keep himself busy all year long. Dalton shares a bit about his history, how he got into rodeo and doesn't shy away from talking about traveling amongst the rest of the steer wrestlers. Dalton qualified for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this year so we got him to open up about coming to Las Vegas for the first time.

#155 Steve Decker with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

October 06, 2023 17:48 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MB

We dove into something customary in the Western Lifestyle but it is such a large operation that not everyone fully understands. Steve Decker with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation explains who and what the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is but also why it exists and how it operates. Steve also talks about their deep-rooted investment in rodeo and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

#154 Saddle Bronc Rider Dawson Hay

September 29, 2023 23:16 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

Rodeo and hockey are pretty big in the Hay Family. Dawson talks about growing up in Canada, playing hockey, and watching his father become a well-known professional saddle bronc rider. He shares stories about how attending rodeos with his father and watching him in Las Vegas truly inspired him to become the bronc rider that he is today. Dawson also gives us a sneak peek into his life now with his wife Lily and baby girl Honey.

#153 Singer & Songwriter Jenna Paulette

September 22, 2023 20:10 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Jenna Paulette is a cowgirl at heart. She tells us all about growing up in Lewisville, Texas and how she spent lots of time in Thackerville, Oklahoma helping with the family ranch. She talks about how she found her voice and her journey into country music.

#152 The Roundtable

August 11, 2023 16:10 - 35 minutes - 50.1 MB

The Roundtable features Jess Pope, Caleb Smidt, Zeke Thurston and Tyler Waguespack. These four champions talk about how they got started in rodeo, what motivates them now, the toll rodeo takes on their bodies and what else keeps them busy throughout the year.

#151 Miss Rodeo America 2023 Kennadee Riggs

August 07, 2023 23:26 - 25 minutes - 37.1 MB

What a joy Miss Rodeo America Kennadee Riggs is! Kennadee shares many stories from what it was like growing up with 5 siblings, serving a mission in Brazil, her experience taking on the Miss Rodeo America Pagent, and what it is like now on the road. Her passion and faith-driven personality shines throughout the episode.

#150 7X PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright

July 28, 2023 03:00 - 34 minutes - 49.1 MB

The accolades for this world champion cowboy continue. Stetson Wright explains why he is more dedicated than ever, how his mindset on winning has changed and what keeps him going. He also opens up and shares fun stories about his daughter playing t-ball, buying his mom a Jeep and life on the road with Ky Hamilton.

#149 4X PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt

July 20, 2023 23:29 - 28 minutes - 40.4 MB

Caleb Smidt opened up and had a candid conversation. He talked a lot about his star horse Pockets and walked through their career together. Then he shared stories about the family and what is to come in the future for this world champion tie-down roper.

#148 3X World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston

July 13, 2023 23:13 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MB

You are going to hear a little bit of everything from Zeke Thurston. He talks about Canadian food, living in both Texas and Canada, rodeo travel, cattle business, the new baby on the way, Vegas, and of course the Wrangler NFR.

#147 2X PRCA World Champion Team Ropers Kaleb Driggers & Junior Nogueira

July 06, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

This is a powerful duo and talking to them together you see how much knowledge is between the two ropers. Kaleb and Junior share a lot about the individual nuances that make this team sport work. But they share about their own individual journeys through rodeo and how they ultimately lean on each other to win a gold buckle.

#146 3X PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack

June 29, 2023 20:54 - 27 minutes - 39.5 MB

Tyler Waguespack is a strong athlete with 3 world titles in steer wrestling but there is definitely a business side to this cowboy. Tyler shares all about the business, the dynamics, the camaraderie amongst the steer wrestlers, and ultimately what his goals are with his rodeo career.

#145 2022 PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Jess Pope

June 23, 2023 18:46 - 25 minutes - 36 MB

Weddings, Missouri, Elfs, and a whole lot more conversation with this first-time world champion bareback rider! Jess Pope also shares about the start of his passion for rodeo and how that has developed into him becoming the champion rider that he is today.

#144 4X WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel

June 16, 2023 21:15 - 25 minutes - 36.7 MB

Back with her 4th WPRCA world title, Hailey Kinsel walks through the challenges she experienced at this last NFR and what little moments made this one unique. She talks about the championship mentality she has built over the years. And she also shares a whole lot about Sister and a few other horses that are now on the road with her.

#143 4X NFR Qualifier/ NFR Broadcaster Butch Knowles

May 12, 2023 19:18 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MB

Butch Knowles is quite familiar with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in more ways than most. Listen to his stories from qualifying for the NFR in Bronc riding to becoming an NFR broadcaster to being inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. He has made quite the impact on the rodeo industry and he shares how impactful it has been on his own life.

#142 3X NFR Qualifier Ky Hamilton

May 05, 2023 16:49 - 22 minutes - 32.3 MB

Growing up in Australia, Ky Hamilton's story is unique compared to most. He began rodeoing in Australia and then made a move to America to start his ProRodeo journey. He talks about his big wins, qualifying for the NFR, and what it's like to travel with Stetson Wright all year.

#141 NFR Qualifier Riley Web

April 28, 2023 17:10 - 23 minutes - 33.8 MB

Riley Webb is an experienced roper even at the age of 19. Listen to him tell his story about growing up around rodeo, competing at the junior level, qualifying for the NFR, and winning the Resistol Rookie of the Year Award in tie-down roping and all-around. Riley still has some big dreams but is humble about them all.

#140 5X PRCA Steer Wrestling Champion Luke Branquinho

April 21, 2023 18:40 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MB

Inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame this year, Luke Branquinho is a cowboy dedicated to Western life. Listen to him share stories about his rodeo career, what he is up to today, and what will keep him busy in this next season of life.

#139 NFR Qualifier Bayleigh Choate

April 21, 2023 18:17 - 30 minutes - 43 MB

The 2022 rodeo season was quite the year for Bayleigh Choate. Listen to her tell her story about how she become Resistol Rookie of the Year and an NFR Qualifier during a year she didn't anticipate to rodeo full-time.

#138 2022 PRCA Clown / Barrelman Of The Year - John Harrison

April 07, 2023 19:47 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MB

John Harrison is quite the character! He shares all sorts of stories about his time traveling around the country with his family. He also explains his childhood and how he got into the business of entertaining on this episode of NFR Extra.

#137 4X NFR Qualifier R.C. Landingham

March 31, 2023 17:57 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MB

R.C. Landingham has embodied the cowboy spirit even if he doesn't look like the traditional bareback rider. He talks about becoming a million-dollar cowboy but also gets a little deeper into his life story from being a young cowboy to losing someone so special to him.

#136 Vegas NFR Icon - Ty Murray

December 03, 2022 18:54 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Murray’s childhood goal was to become the best cowboy ever and to be the first to beat the record of six world all-around titles set by Larry Mahan and matched by Tom Ferguson. He tells us all about his journey from joining the PRCA at the age of 18 and never looked back. He went on to win the World All-Around Title seven times (1989-94, 1998). Ty Murray is being honored at the 2022 Wrangler NFR and he shares how much it all means to him.

#135 Vegas NFR Icon - Charmayne James

December 02, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Charmayne James had a very historic career. She is a well-known world champion and now will be known as a Vegas NFR Icon. She reshares some of the most iconic stories from her rodeo days and just how important her horses were to those championships. Charmayne James is being honored at the 2022 Wrangler NFR and she shares how much it all means to her.

#134 Vegas NFR Icon - Trevor Brazile

December 01, 2022 07:31 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

Trevor Brazile is simply one of the greatest cowboys in ProRodeo history and now he will be known as a Vegas NFR Icon. He gets to talk about the drive that got him to 26 world championships, how his brand Relentless started, and some great stories from over the years. Trevor Brazile is being honored at the 2022 Wrangler NFR and he shared about how much it all means to him.

#133 The Lead Up

December 01, 2022 07:17 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MB

Andy, Brilynn, and Steve take a different approach to this podcast and bring you an NFR preview. They look over all 7 events, talk about contestant stats, and ultimately give their predictions as to what will happen during the 2022 Wrangler NFR.

#132 Nascar Driver & Co-Owner of City Lights Shine Brendan Gaughan

November 18, 2022 18:29 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

Brendan Gaughan shares a little bit about everything! Being born and raised in Las Vegas, Brendan talks about his childhood and how he got into sports, racing, and becoming a Nascar Driver. He shares about the hotel-casino business and how that transpired into creating City Lights Shine, known as 'The Spirit of Las Vegas.'

#131 Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Shane Minor

November 10, 2022 18:28 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

Award-Winning singer and songwriter Shane Minor shares the inspiration behind Cowboy Revival and what it means to country music. He gives us a little insight as to who will be performing this year, what it is like to be a songwriter, and what it is like to be a father with a daughter looking to break into the music industry.

#130 Steer Wrestler Tristan Martin

November 04, 2022 19:41 - 21 minutes - 30.4 MB

Tristan Martin shares an exciting story of how his baby was born the day after the 2021 Wrangler NFR. He also talks about how his big family and the camaraderie of the steer wrestlers shaped his rodeo season. Lastly, Martin gives up his favorite way to drink Community Coffee since it has been a staple all his life.

#129 10x PRCA Bullfighter of the Year - Dusty Tuckness

October 27, 2022 17:26 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

This man is a legend inside and outside of the arena. Dusty Tuckness explains how his strong faith and determination have gotten him through this comeback journey after his injury at the 2021 Wrangler NFR.

#128 CEO of Calgary Stampede Joel Cowley

October 21, 2022 19:05 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MB

Joel Cowley, the CEO of Calgary Stampede, gives a recap of what their 10 day event up in Canada looked like over the last three years. He also discusses the similarities and differences between the Calgary Stampede and Houston Rodeo and what changes can be expected in 2023.

#127 Chief Marketing Officer at JC Hospitality - Chad Brown

October 14, 2022 16:14 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MB

Chad Brown explains how the remodel of Hard Rock Las Vegas turned into the brand of Virgin Hotel Las Vegas today. Chad gives an inside look of what can be expected at the property this Decmeber. He also shares about the passion he has for professional sports but more importantly rodeo and the NFR.

#126 4X Barrel Racing Champion Sherry Cervi

October 07, 2022 21:14 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

Sherry Cervi shares about her many different connections to the western, livestock and agricultural world. She also talks about being a member of the Teton Ridge Team and what exciting things are to come from it.

#125 2X NFR Bareback Average Winner Jess Pope

September 30, 2022 22:19 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MB

Jess Pope is well on his way to his third straight NFR. He shares how this rodeo season has gone for him and what it was like winning a rodeo like Rodeo Houston.

#124 American Actor and Singer Drake Milligan

September 23, 2022 19:34 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

American actor and singer Drake Milligan tells his story of where his dreams started and where those dreams have gotten him to today. He shares how Elvis Presley has impacted his life, gives an inside peak prior to finishing third on America's Got Talent and talks about his newest album Dallas/Fort Worth.

#123 3x World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack

September 01, 2022 23:22 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Tyler won his third gold buckle at this last NFR and it is one he is most proud of. He explains why, shares his backstory of becoming a rodeo athlete, talks about the team he runs with and so much more.

#122 3x World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt

August 29, 2022 19:08 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

His third world title in the ropes, Caleb Smidt sits down to talk about what it took to sharpen the skills of a multiple time champion while also buiding a family through the years.

#121 5x World Champion Stetson Wright

August 18, 2022 23:50 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

With one saddle bronc, one bull riding and three all-around titles under his belt, Stetson Wright is focused on becoming legendary. Stetson shares the back stories that have gotten him to this point in his career and where he plans to be in the next 10 years.

#120 World Champion Team Roper Junior Nogueira

August 11, 2022 23:14 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MB

Junior Nogueira shares his back story about where his passion for roping came from growing up in a small town in Brazil. He gives insight on how he end up competing in the US and what it has taken to make his dream of winning a world title come true.

#119 7x World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzey

August 08, 2022 17:42 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Back for his seventh title in 2021, Sage Kimzey talks about the mental challenges he overcame to get his latest gold buckle. He also shares about what life has looked like as a new father and what he sees for his future beyond being a professional athlete.

#118 President & COO of Resorts World - Scott Sibella

July 29, 2022 21:04 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Scott Sibella may be the President & COO of Resorts World Las Vegas today, but his history in Vegas goes back to the start of the NFR in Las Vegas. Scott shares his history and the vision of the NFR in Las Vegas over the years.

#117 Miss Rodeo America Hailey Frederiksen

July 21, 2022 22:43 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

2022 Miss Rodeo America Hailey Frederiksen shares about her long awaited journey to compete for Miss Rodeo America. She also tells stories about her past and what her passions look like for her personal future after she finishes her reign this December.

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