Latest Westernlife Podcast Episodes
Ep. 125 - Echoes of Rodeo: Great Whites, Great Cattle & Great Cowboys
That Western Life - January 31, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWelcome to Part I of our Western History deep dives with our resident That Western Life historian Katie Surritt and co-host Katie Schrock. Make sure to tune in bi-monthly for all things western lifestyle on the That Western Life Podcast. Summary: Starting with the first arrival of cattle to t...
Ep. 124 - Welcome to Season 6: A recap of the 2023 season and a preview of 2024
That Western Life - January 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt's time for the start of Season 6 of the That Western Life podcast and we are excited to bring back your co-hosts Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno. Season 6 will also include co-hosts Saddle Bronc Rider Joe Harper & Western Historian Katie Surritt. In this episode: Breakdown of the Stat...
Ep. 123 - Injury Management & Prevention for Rodeo Athletes with Natasha McCann
That Western Life - November 02, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsThere’s been a new movement in the past year regarding rodeo athletes placing an emphasis on athlete as a big part of their budding career success. Natasha McCann grew up an athlete before a major injury sidelined her from her collegiate dreams. A resilient young lady, Natasha became a buckaroo ...
Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor
That Western Life - June 07, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsRookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor is on the hunt for his first National Finals Rodeo - no small feat for a first year professional rodeo cowboy! The 21 year-old Casper, Wyoming, native had a stellar permit year in 2022, and is one of the great young guns that the That Western Life podcast team ...
Ep. 121 - Wrangler Western's Vice President & General Manager Allen Montgomery
That Western Life - April 07, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsTo sit down with the iconic brand of Wrangler has been on our podcast bucket list for quite some time and we were fortunate enough to have the Vice President and General Manager of Wrangler Western Wear, Allen Montgomery, on the podcast for a unique insight into rodeo’s largest apparel brand. ...
Ep 120 - **EXCLUSIVE** Road to the Horse Interview with JR Robles; Part II
That Western Life - April 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsEXCLUSIVE As JR Robles entered Round 3 of Road to the Horse, the first time competitor wasn't showing any nerves. In fact, cool as a cucumber (on the outside), JR was sitting undefeated in any round he had competed in in the horse starting competition after winning every round and the Wild Car...
Ep. 119 - COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Girl Talk Key Note Speaker Kiah Twisselman Burhcett
That Western Life - March 06, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsThis episode is brought to you by COWGIRL Magazine who will be celebrating their 2023 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Honorees at the Gala at The Drover Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, this March. This amazing event is in it's fourth year with That Western Life podcast co-host Katie Schrock being a 20...
Ep. 118 - Breeding Barn Conversations with Rachel Pozzi
That Western Life - March 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWhile this title may allude to all things breeding barns on our current trend of breeding season and derby/futurity horse preparation, this episode is so much more than this. Co-Host Katie Schrock first met Rachel Pozzi through online Facebook Group resources regarding sprint horses, Appaloosa's...
Ep. 117 - Rebranding the American Cow Boy
That Western Life - February 25, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWhen it comes to the history of the American Cowboy, modern media has painted the picture to look one way, when the reality shows that enslaved African Americans known as "Cow Boys" were truly the icons that changed the west, creating a unique equalizer post Emancipation Proclamation. Katie Su...
Ep. 116 - Outback Stallion Stations' Whitley Sharp
That Western Life - January 18, 2023 23:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt's that time of the year when we start planning out what will be hitting the ground in the following year. Whether it's for the futurity or derby pens or you're looking to spruce up your rodeo string - Outback Stallion Station in Caldwell, Idaho, has an impressive roster of stallions and breed...
Ep. 115 - Barrel Horse Statistics Like You've Never Heard Them Before with Amber Case
That Western Life - January 11, 2023 17:32 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIf you know us, you know that we are obsessed with anything related to stats with rodeo and, thanks to the Facebook algorithm, we found a like-minded individual in Amber Case during the 2022 National Finals Rodeo. We dive into the statistics of racehorses barrel racing as a second career, the be...
Ep. 114 - Jona Robles and his Road to the Horse; Part I
That Western Life - January 04, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsJona Robles didn't start in the horse world, in fact, he only got started with horses when he was trying to impress a girl. A former professional basketball player and walk-on kicker for the University of Oregon, Jona had his degree in psychology and thought he'd always use that degree. But his ...
Ep. 113 - Season 4 & NFR 2022 Recap
That Western Life - January 01, 2023 18:46 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt’s been a wild 2022 and we are so grateful for everyone that has joined our show as a guest, field reporter or an avid listener! Thank you to all of you and we look forward to an exciting 2023! Join hosts Katie Schrock, Rachel Owens-Sarno and Joe Harper.
Ep. 112 - NFR 2022 Recaps Round 4-6
That Western Life - December 08, 2022 00:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsJoin us for the Recaps of Rounds 4 through 6 of the 2022 National Finals Rodeo with saddle bronc rider Joe Harper and co-hosts Rachel Owens-Sarno & Katie Schrock. We chat through each event, what we've liked, past trends and current trajectories and how ALL of it plays into the 2022 World Title ...
Ep. 111 - NFR Recaps; Round 2
That Western Life - December 03, 2022 19:22 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsJoe Harper & Katie Schrock break down the first two rounds of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and place their Round 3 predictions. When it comes to rodeo, Stetson Jorgensen is doing exactly what he said he would do: be consistent. Caleb Smidt is putting on a CLINIC despite the fa...
Ep. 110 - We Don't Talk About Bruno... unless it's Saddle Bronc Rider Kade Bruno of Idaho
That Western Life - December 03, 2022 05:18 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe don’t talk about Bruno? You might not, but we definitely do here on the That Western Life podcast when it comes to first time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Kade Bruno. Raised by a bull riding father, Kade switched to the sport of saddle bronc and it has paid off well for him. After an e...
Ep. 109 - NFR Steer Wrestler Stetson Jorgensen of Idaho
That Western Life - November 30, 2022 00:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsHeading towards his fourth consecutive National Finals Rodeo sitting number one in the world, Idaho’s own Stetson Jorgensen didn’t always steer wrestle. In fact, he beat out fellow NFR bull riding qualifier Garrett Smith for the Idaho High School Rodeo bull riding title when they were first ge...
Ep. 108 - Understanding Rodeo Counts, Circuits & Gold Buckle Strategy
That Western Life - November 28, 2022 19:32 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWhen it comes to making the National Finals Rodeo in December in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is a lot more strategy that goes into play than most people would ever realize - even those that may consider themselves high level rodeo fans. Diving deep into the impacts of rodeo counts, rodeo rule cha...
Ep. 107 - The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
That Western Life - November 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsThe Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund will always hold a special place in our hearts for its impact on the professionalism of pro rodeo, as well as the work Justin Boots does to take care of our contestants and athletes not only in the arena, but outside of the arena walls as well. We dive into the hist...
Ep. 106 - Be A Maker School with Nevada Miller
That Western Life - November 22, 2022 01:49 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsLearning from home, at your own pace is the mission behind the Be A Maker School - an online community dedicated to preserving the western crafts and arts of makers. Organized and spearheaded by Nevada Miller, a silversmith from the high desert, Nevada’s mission has grown over the years to creat...
Ep. 35 Kira Schneider
Woman of the Wagons - October 07, 2022 21:51 - 24 minutesIn episode thirty-five of Woman of the Wagons, Kass talks with Kira Schneider. Kira spent a number of summers travelling with Logan Gorst's barn before getting her certification in equine dentistry and going to school to be a veterinary technician. In this episode, they talk about Kira's love for...
Ep. 34 Ashley Croteau
Woman of the Wagons - June 11, 2022 01:13 - 27 minutesIn episode thirty-four of Woman of the Wagons, Kass talks with Ashley Croteau. Ashley grew up around her Uncle Vern's wagon barn with her cousin Brendan. When she was 18, her uncle moved to the WPCA, and she went to as many shows as she could. This season, Ashley's husband Rae returned to the wag...
Ep. 33 Storm Dafoe
Woman of the Wagons - May 20, 2022 18:38 - 41 minutesIn episode 33 of Woman of the Wagons Kass talks with Storm Dafoe from the Cowboy Sh*t podcast. Kass and Storm talk about branding and the importance it plays in marketing, the creativity that went into the Cowboy Sh*t merch line and more! Storm also shares her unique first experience with the chu...
Ep. 105 - Alden Stehly & The Kentucky Derby
That Western Life - May 06, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsAlden Stehly is a the third-generation of her family to be a part of the Thoroughbred Racehorse scene. Her great grandfather was the first to catch the bug after owning stockyards throughout southern California and being asked to auctioneer for a racehorse sale. He changed the game of racehorse ...
Ep. 32 Jackie Tomayer and The Canadian Horse Expo
Woman of the Wagons - April 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesKass Patterson talks with the general manager of Lloyd Ex Jackie Tomayer about the 2022 NACC and Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Championship tarp sales. The importance that sponsors plays in the sport and more. Kass also talks about the 2022 tarp sales that have passed (the NACC and Calgary Sta...
Ep. 31 Kim Krebs Equine Bodytalks Podcast
Woman of the Wagons - March 11, 2022 23:27 - 31 minutesKass Patterson talks with Kim Krebs in episode thirty-one of Woman of the Wagons. Kim has worked with equine athletes in a variety of different events. Kim is the host of the Equine Bodytalks podcast, who has an insightful and interesting look at the equine world.
Ep. 30 Alissa McDonald
Woman of the Wagons - February 24, 2022 23:56 - 38 minutesIn episode 30 of Woman of the Wagons, Kass Patterson talks with Alissa McDonald. The two talk about how growing up Alissa and her sisters were obsessed with horses. How her family is how she got involved in the wagons, how she broke her leg after purchasing her first horse and more!
Ep. 104 - Kim Rounds, Round 2
That Western Life - January 06, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsKim Rounds first came on our show at the start of Season 3 and is back for a second round as a part of our collaboration with COWGIRL Magazine's 30 Under 30 Program. A specialty beef programs manager and all beef exports listed under her job title at 5 Rivers Cattle Feeders, Kim's also in charge...
Ep. 103 - Round 9 Recap, National Finals Rodeo 2021
That Western Life - December 11, 2021 18:29 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsAfter 100's of rodeos competed in from October 2020 to September 2021, after horse changes, injuries and unforeseen obstacles have forced flexibility and perseverance, and after nine grueling rounds of the Super Bowl of Rodeo - the National Finals Rodeo Round 10 kicks off TONIGHT. And it's go...
Ep. 102 - Round 8 Recap, National Finals Rodeo 2021
That Western Life - December 11, 2021 01:17 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsKatie and Rachel talk through Rodeo by the Numbers after the Round 8 National Finals Rodeo. With only two rounds left, they chat about the likelihood of their top 4 picks in the NFR world title race. Check out to see if you agree with them and send us a message or comment about who you would lik...
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