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Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor

Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor

Rookie 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 is following through the 2023 season.

Currently sitting #2 in the Resistol Rookie Standings, Q dives into his upbringing, his rodeo strategy, and his hobbies/interests out side of the rodeo arena.

Ep. 113 - NFR 2022 Recap & Conclusion of Season 4

Ep. 113 - NFR 2022 Recap & Conclusion of Season 4

It’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! We break down the 2022 NFR, the year end results, and some of our thoughts on predictions for rodeo and world title winners for 2023!

Advocacy, Media, National Finals Rodeo, Rodeo, Youth DevelopmentKatie SchrockJanuary 1, 2023National Finals Rodeo, NFR, Bareback Bronc Riding, Joe Harper, Katie Schrock, Rachel Owens-Sarno, Jess Pope, NFR Average, RC Landingham, Tim O'Connell, Tilden Hooper, Rocker Steiner, Cole Franks, Keenan Hayes, Permit Holder, Permit Challenge, College Rodeo, Steer Wrestling, Stetson Jorgensen, Will Lummus, Tyler Waguespack, Kyle Irwin, Alabama, Jesse Brown, Team Roping, Tanner Tomlinson, Patrick Smith, Kaleb Driggers, Junior Nogueira, Minor Brothers, Riley Minor, Brady Minor, $2 million dollar cowboy, Rhen Richard, Jeremy Buh, Jeremy Buhler, Saddle Bronc, Sage Newman, Zeke Thurston, Brody Cress, Logan Hayes, Breakaway, Tie Down Roping, Caleb Smidt, Pockets, Horse of the Year, Shad Mayfield, John Douch, Macon Murphy, Riley Webb, Cory Solomon, Hailey Kinsel, Stevi HIllman, Sandy, Bayleigh Choates, Rookie of the Year, Lisa Lockhart, Shelley Morgan, Leslie Smalygo, Futurity Horses, Bull Riding, Stetson Wright, Josh FrostComment

Ep. 111 - NFR 2022 Recaps: Round 2

Ep. 111 - NFR 2022 Recaps: Round 2

Joe 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 fact he only practiced once before the NFR. Additionally, Joe breaks down the bronc matchups we will see in Round 3.

National Finals Rodeo, RodeoKatie SchrockDecember 3, 2022national finals rodeo, NFR, Las Vegas, Caleb Smidt, Jor Harper, Katie SchrockComment

Ep. 110 - NFR Saddle Bronc Rider Kade Bruno of Idaho

Ep. 110 - NFR Saddle Bronc Rider Kade Bruno of Idaho

We 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 explosive 2022 season, Kade takes the time to talk with us on the show with his travel partner and TWL co-host, Joe Harper, about strategy, mentality and future plans.

Ep. 108 - Understanding How A Contestant Qualifies for the National Finals Rodeo

Ep. 108 - Understanding How A Contestant Qualifies for the National Finals Rodeo

When 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 changes, rodeo administration and more, saddle bronc rider Joe Harper and steer wrestler Cody Cabral share with us what it takes strategy wise to get down the road on the hunt for a gold buckle.

Ep. 107 - The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund with Special Guest Author Shanna Hatfield

Ep. 107 - The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund with Special Guest Author Shanna Hatfield

The 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 history of the JCCF, the brand that is Justin Boots, and the founding people of the Justin Sports Medicine Team. Additionally, we chat with Cowboy Romance Author Shanna Hatfield regarding her writing career and how a percentage of her book sale proceeds every October 1st through Christmas Eve goes directly to the JCCF.

Ep. 101 - Round 7 Recap, National Finals Rodeo 2021

Ep. 101 - Round 7 Recap, National Finals Rodeo 2021

Can Stetson Wright win the PRCA World Title in the Bull Riding? How about the steer wrestling? After Round 7, there’s been a big shake up and former world champ Tyler Waguespack is in the projected lead - but there’s a number of great contestants right behind him within striking distance. The barrel racing race continues to heat up thanks to a plethora of downed Round 7 barrels but former and reigning world champ Hailey Kinsel is putting herself back in the driver seat!

National Finals Rodeo, RodeoKatie SchrockDecember 9, 2021Las Vegas, Thomas & Mack, NFR, national finals rodeo, Round 7, Top Gun, Kaycee Feild, Jess Pope, Dirk Tavenner, Caleb Smidt, RAM Truck, Bareback, Tim O'Connell, Cole Franks, Cole Reiner, Tilden Hooper, Richmond Champion, Tyler Waguespack, Steer Wrestling, Scott Guenther, Stockton Graves, Tristan Martin, Jacob Talley, Will Lummus, Dustin Eguisquiza, Travis Graves, Clay Tryan, Jake Long, Wyatt Casper, Calgary Stampede, C5 Rodeo, Benny Binion bucking horse sale, Benny Binion, South Point, United Bucking Horse Association, UBHA, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Hailey Kinsel, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Jordon Briggs, Emily Miller-Biesel, Emily Miller, Dona Kay Rule, Bull Riding, Stetson Wright, Sage Kimzey, Parker Breding, Josh Frost, Creek Young, JB Mauney, Shane Proctor, Beaudreaux CampbellComment

Ep. 99 - Round 6 National Finals Rodeo Recap 2021

Ep. 99 - Round 6 National Finals Rodeo Recap 2021

Where the rough stock riders really shined in Round 5, our timed event contestants showed up in Round 6! The average race for the National Finals Rodeo in 2021 is starting to even out with out as many changes after each nightly performance but there is still a lot of shake up that can happen. We specifically look at the steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding and bull riding in this episode as we look to see who might just be our 2021 Rodeo World Champions and how a plethora of injuries are impacting rodeo.

Rodeo, National Finals RodeoKatie SchrockDecember 7, 2021National Finals Rodeo, NFR, Thomas & Mack, Las Vegas, bareback, Taylor Broussard, Wade Sundell, Cody Devers, medically disqualified, Kaycee Feilds, Jess Pope, Caleb Bennett, Richmond Champion, Orin Larson, R.C. Landingham, Cole Franks, Cole Reiner, Clayton Biglow, Clayton Hass, Dakota Eldridge, Jacob Talley, Tyler Waguespack, Stetson Jorgensen, Stockton Graves, Dirk Tavenner, Oscar, Cody Snow, Wesley Thorp, Quinn Kessler, Brenten Hall, Kaleb Driggers, Matt Shizoawa, Grand Entry, Ben Andersen, Cody DeMoss, Kolby Wanchuk, Sage Newman, Layton Green, Caleb Smidt, Shad Mayfield, Taylor Santos, Westyn Hughes, Connor Atkinsons, Shane Hanchey, Ivy Saebens, JLo, Emily Miller, Emily Miller-Biesel, Valor, Sister, Nellie Miller, Jordon Briggs, Dona Kay Rule, Hailey Kinsel, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Donny Gay, Clayton Sellers, Parker Breding, Zombie Time, Birch Rodeo, Sage Kimzey, Rewind, Josh Frost, Ruger Piva, Happy Days, RNCFR, Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Beaudreaux CampbellComment

Ep. 98 - Round 5 National Finals Rodeo Recap 2021

Ep. 98 - Round 5 National Finals Rodeo Recap 2021

As always, things really start to heat up after Round 5 of the National Finals Rodeo and we are here for those sneaking in either noticed or unnoticed to win world titles. The race is close in every event except for the All Around and a dominant performance by Stetson Wright tonight made sure that we all knew that!

RodeoKatie SchrockDecember 6, 2021Thomas & Mac ArenaNational Finals Rodeo, NFR, Bobby Kerr, Kristi Noem, Governor Kristi Noem, Courtenay Dehoff, AQHYA, Stetson Wright, Miss Rodeo America, NF, PRCA, Cole Reiner, Jess Pope, Bareback, Taylor Broussard, Cole Franks, Tim O'Connell, Tilden Hooper, Kaycee Feilds, Arena Record, Steer Wrestling, Tyler Pearson, Will Lummus, Jacob Talley, Riley Duvall, Cody Devers, Stockton Graves, Stetson Jorgensen, Jesse Brown, Team ROping, Proctor, Logan Medlin, Colemon Proctor, Rhen Richard, Jeremy Buhler, Saddle Bronc, Ben Andersen, Wade Sundell, Grand Entry, Flank Straps, Layton Green, Zeke Thurston, stetson wright, Ryder Wright, Ty Harris, Tie Down Roping, Marcos Costa, World Champion, Marty Yates, Emily Miller, Emily Miller-Biesel, Hailey Kinsel, Jordon Briggs, Dona Kay Rule, Chongo, Cowboy Channel, Bull Riding, Clayton Sellers, Cookie Collar, Dakota Rodeo, Beaudreaux Campbell, Parker Breding, Josh Frost, Trey Benton III, Wolf of Wallstreet, Chiseled, Donny Gay, Sage KimzeyComment

Ep. 97 - Round 4 National Finals Rodeo Recap 2021

Ep. 97 - Round 4 National Finals Rodeo Recap 2021

Rounds 1 through 4 didn’t disappoint for the National Finals Rodeo and we not only crowned a new Miss Rodeo America after an unprecedented two-year reign of the state titleholders, but the bareback, steer wrestling, and bull riding races are REALLY heating up.

National Finals Rodeo, PBRKatie SchrockDecember 5, 2021Thomas & Macknational finals rodeo, NFR, Thomas & Mack, Las Vegas, Miss Rodeo America, Miss Rodeo Colorado, Hayley Fredricksen, Jordan Tierney, Miss Rodeo Oregon, Miss Rodeo Tennessee, Bareback, Jess Pope, Top Gun, RC Landingham, Tim O'Connell, Kaycee Feilds, Bobby Mote, Steer Wrestling, Dakota Eldridge, Jacob Talley, Dirk Tavenner, Will Lummus, Riley Duvall, Janie Johnson, Tristan Martin, Team ROping, Tyler Wade, Trey Yates, Brady Minor, Derek Begay, Riley Minor, Washington, Ellensburg, Reno Rodeo, Kaleb Driggers, Junior Nogueira, Coy Rahlman, Illinois, Saddle Bronc, Tegan Smith, Hot Toddy, Cody DeMoss, Wade Sundell, Tie Down ROping, Stetson Wright, Tuf Cooper, Caleb Smidt, Shad Mayfield, Westyn Hughes, Hunter Herrin, Haven Meged, Barrel Racing, Emily Miller, Emily Miller-Biesel, Chongo, Wenda Johnson, Hailey Kinsel, Dona Kay Rule, Bull Riding, JB Mauney, PBR, Creek Young, Sage Kimzey, Parker Breding, Montana, Dustin Boquet, Ground Money, Breakaway RopingComment

Ep. 96 - National Finals Rodeo Pre-Show

Ep. 96 - National Finals Rodeo Pre-Show

It’s here! The 2021 National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge and we are excited to dive into all the facts, tips and numbers that you need to know prior to the rodeo kicking off. It should be an exciting ten days of professional rodeo, and you never know how the biggest money in rodeo will change the world title race!

Ep. 94 - Janzen Tew, Part Tew

Ep. 94 - Janzen Tew, Part Tew

Janzen Tew is a self-taught photographer that has grown her marketing and digital marketing agency in the niche world of western fashion over the past half decade. As a result, she was named to the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30’s inaugural class in 2020. But her story doesn’t stop there, she’s continued to be a mover and shaker in the western fashion industry and her company, Denim & Velvet Marketing, has taken over the management of the official shopping guide of the National Finals Rodeo - Western Runway. As a part of that management, they’ll be expanding to media outlets in 2022, showcasing western fashion on top news outlets at rodeos all around the country.

Ep. 89 - Erin DeLong of Durango Boots

Ep. 89 - Erin DeLong of Durango Boots

Full of energy, spunk and a love for meeting people and telling stories of the western lifestyle, Erin DeLong is the marketing and public relations director for Rocky Brand’s western division, Durango Boots. The newly named official boot of the National Finals Rodeo, Erin talks about the Durango Rodeo Team and how it’s selected, their partnerships with the American Rodeo and the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 program.

Ep. 80 - PBR World Finals Female Stock Contractor Paige Stout presented by COWGIRL Magazine

Ep. 80 - PBR World Finals Female Stock Contractor Paige Stout presented by COWGIRL Magazine

Paige Stout was named a COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 as a part of their inaugural class in 2020. It’s no surprise as this young woman has taken bucking bulls to the PBR World Finals five of the eight years that she has been hauling! Getting her first bull at ten years, Paige walks us through raising bucking bulls, getting her nursing degree, and what she sees as the future of women in western industries!

Ep. 69 - Broadcasting & Barrel Racing with Janie Johnson

Ep. 69 - Broadcasting & Barrel Racing with Janie Johnson

We’ve mentioned Janie Johnson on all three seasons of the That Western Life, which may come across a bit creepy, but just goes to show how big of a fans we all are from the podcast! Janie is fresh off of RFD-TV’s The American, a crazy week full of tailgate parties, performances and exciting story lines, so we were excited to chat with her more about all things pro rodeo!

Media, Canadian Rodeo, National Finals Rodeo, PBR, Youth DevelopmentKatie SchrockMarch 23, 2021Janie Johnson, world champion, calgary stampede, bob tallman, career, broadcasting, texas, NFR, national finals rodeo, las vegas, kadee coffman, butch knowles Comment

Ep. 59 - National Finals Rodeo 2020 Round 6 Recap

Ep. 59 - National Finals Rodeo 2020 Round 6 Recap

Arlington, Texas (December 8, 2020) - Let’s be honest, the first five rounds of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo are always a hoot, but the second five rounds are more dramatic and intense this year than what you could EVER hope for as a content-starved rodeo fan! It’s also the time that we can start running our predictor stats and that’s something we love to do! You can do this as well if you jump onto our home page and download your very own updated copy of the NFR projected averages and subsequent projected world titles.

National Finals Rodeo, Rodeo, Rodeo QueenKatie SchrockDecember 9, 2020National Finals Rodeo, NFR, Texas, Charly Crawford, Jackie Hobbs Crawford, Breakaway Roping, Haven Meged, Shelby Boisjoli, Tuf Cooper, Tiffany Cooper, Fashion Posse, Sage Kimzey, Alexis Bloomer, Bloomer Trailers, South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem, Kristi Noem, Jordan Tierney, Miss Rodeo America, Tilden Hooper, Team Roping, Horse of the Year, Black Wolf Leather Shop, D&D Wildrags, The 101 Rodeo Gypsy, Round 6, Round 5, National Finals Breakaway Roping, Orin Larson, Cole Reiner, Resistol, Resistol Rookie of the Year, Kaycee Feilds, Tim O'Connell, Tanya Carney, Tyler Waguespakc, Tyler Waguespack, Bulldogging School, Jacob Edler, The Gauge Podcast, Chance Conrado, Stetson Jorgensen, Cody Snow, Junior Noguriera, Cole Elshere, Sue City Sue, Stetson Wright, Rusty Wright, Zeke Thurston, Ryder Wright, Joe Beaver, Westyn Hughes, Records, Cory Solomon, Hailey Kinsel, Kassidy Kruse, Emily Miller, Wenda Johnson, Cheyanne Wimberly, Ivy COnrado, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Roscoe Jarboe, Dustin Boquet, Boudreaux Campbell, Ty WallaceComment

Ep. 56 - National Finals Rodeo Pre-Show 2020

Ep. 56 - National Finals Rodeo Pre-Show 2020

It’s been a crazy year for pro rodeo and, like most fans, we are so excited that the committees and associations were able to work together to produce the 2020 National Finals Rodeo. With that being said, things look a little bit different! A new state (Texas), a new arena (Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers MLB team), new faces and, as our co-hosts put it, “Some weird numbers” - the 2020 season is going to finish with a lot of excitement.

Breaking down all things NFR 2020 kick off is co-hosts Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno!

National Finals Rodeo, Rodeo, Rodeo QueenKatie SchrockDecember 6, 2020Texas, NFR, National Finals Rodeo, Wrangler National Finals ROdeo, Globe Life Field, Tiany Schuster, Jimmie Smith, Matt Reeves, Jeff Medders, Katy Lucas, Cowboy CHannel, COVID-19 Comment

Ep. 51 - Janzen Tew with Denim + Velvet Marketing & Design

Janzen Tew may be known for her Rodeo Vogue fashion page but she’s lived a multi-faceted, career driven life. The face and owner of Denim + Velvet Marketing, Janzen walks us through how she met her team roping professional cowboy husband (Cody Tew), her initial thought of being a dentist, and how everything changed the moment she picked up a camera!

Falling in love with photography, she worked for some of the biggest names in western retail and, taking those skills, she wanted to give boutiques the opportunity for next level marketing and product photography. Her team of amazing women provide just that as they book shoots, weddings, product shoots, lifestyle photography, marketing, websites, logos, designs and more!

Stay tuned for an education and inspiring podcast with none other than Janzen herself!

Ep. 48 - Brandi Buzzard; 2019 NCBA Advocate of the Year

Brandi Buzzard is one cool cowgirl, rancher, runner, and mother who is doing so much good for advocating the wetsern lifestyle. Brandi joins hosts Rachel & Katie as we chat about what it’s like to be one of the best in the business.

Named the 2019 National Cattlemen’s Beef Assocation’s Advocate of the year, Brandi has interviewed with MSNBC, Fox News, and her presence has been requested as a rural representative to chat with White House Senior Executives.

This former college rodeo athlete is a passionate breakaway roper and we chat about the future of the world of rodeo that her daughter will get to know!

Read more on the blog at www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode48.

Ep. 41 - March 2020 Rodeo Updates Part I

Ep. 41 - March 2020 Rodeo Updates Part I

Join Katie Schrock, Katy Lucas and Rachel Owens-Sarno as they give you the first roundup for March 2020! There are a lot of big rodeos happening, a new partnership created for the PRCA, and a new opportunity for women in rodeo. Join us as we chat about all of this and, of course, the coronavirus.