Let's Freakin' Rodeo
Episodes
Inside the Mind of a 4x World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider | Zeke Thurston | 082
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
4x World Champion Zeke Thurston shares the realities of saddle bronc riding—from technique and mindset to life on the road. The Canadian cowboy brea...
What It Takes to Survive in the Barrel Racing World | Carlee Otero | 081
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barrel racer Carlee Otero shares how she returned to elite rodeo after a 10-year break, built a business flipping high-dollar horses, and continues ch...
The Louisiana/Mississippi Cowboy that Won a Gold Buckle by $14 | Herbert Theriot
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rodeo legend Herbert Theriot breaks down his journey to a world title, including qualifying for the NFR in both calf roping and steer wrestling. Hear ...
The 3x Defending World Champion Calf Roper | Riley Webb | 079
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time world champion Riley Webb joins the podcast to break down his dominance in calf roping, sharing the inner drive, discipline and love for th...
Back When Rodeo Cowboys Were Actual Cowboys | Brent Lewis | 078
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rodeo legend Brent Lewis shares bronc riding mishaps, hard-earned life lessons, and delivers some old-school cowboy wisdom to Ty and Cole. Presented b...
Inside the Mind of 2025 World Champion Team Roping Header | Andrew Ward | 077
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From grinding through failure to winning a world title, Andrew Ward unpacks the mental game, technical skills, and day-to-day discipline behind elite ...
The Winningest Cowgirl in Rodeo History | Lisa Lockhart | 076
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barrel racing legend Lisa Lockhart shares how she’s stayed competitive for decades, reflects on the iconic horses she’s ridden, and explains what ...
Inside Ty's Injury and the Countdown to Rodeo Houston | Ty Harris | 075
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Harris breaks down his scary injury at RodeoHouston, his recent hot streak at San Antonio—and whether he’ll compete in the Houston semifinals f...
Inside the Mind of a 3-Time World Champion Heeler | Jade Corkill | 074
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From a small-town ranch kid to one of the greatest heelers in PRCA history, Jade Corkill opens up about pressure, balancing family life, and what it t...
The Truth About Winning in Team Roping (From a World Champ) | Tyler Wade | 073
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time World Champion header Tyler Wade talks about his streaky roping reputation, his partnership with Wesley Thorp, and finding success inside and...
The Gentle Giant: The Story of One of Rodeo’s Toughest and Best Steer Wrestlers of All Time | Steve Duhon | 072
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time world champion steer wrestler Steve Duhon shares unforgettable stories from his career, from playing linebacker at Louisiana State Universi...
What Real Cowboy Toughness Actually Looks Like | Gary Coats | 071
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From beating cancer four times to losing both legs and still heeling at the World Series of Team Roping in Las Vegas, legendary horseshoer Gary Coats ...
The Most Decorated Cowgirl Ever | Jackie Crawford | 070
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty four-time world champion Jackie Crawford opens up about her journey from gritty beginnings to shaping the future of breakaway roping. A candid,...
The Mindset Behind 5 World Titles in the Steer Wrestling | Luke Branquinho | 069
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Five-time world champion Luke Branquinho breaks down what it takes to stay elite and build longevity at the highest level of professional rodeo.Presen...
Rodeo Stories & Funny Life Lessons From the Old Days | Bud Ford | 068
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A candid, wide-ranging conversation with rodeo legend Bud Ford on career highs, hard lessons of the 1996 NFR, and what it truly means to leave your ma...
Bull Riding in the 90's Was Pure Chaos | The Carrillo Brothers | 067
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary bull riders and PBR founding members Gilbert and Adam Carrillo relive stories about growing up as twin bull riders and helping build the PBR...
Why Rodeo Is Still the Most Fun Sport in the World | Clay Tom Cooper | 066
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clay Tom Cooper, the younger brother of the legendary Roy Cooper, looks back on a life of calf roping, iconic runs, and unforgettable characters from ...
How He Became the Most Famous Bull Rider Alive | JB Mauney | 065
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The seven-million-dollar man, J.B. Mauney, breaks down near-death wrecks, a relentless work ethic, and the mindset that made him the most famous bull ...
Cowboy Wisdom from Team Roping Legend | JD Yates | 064
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary team roper J.D. Yates shares hard-earned cowboy wisdom on work ethic, family, and the mental grind of rodeo, reflecting on a career built on...
How Flint Rasmussen Changed Rodeo Entertainment Forever | Flint Rasmussen | 063
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flint Rasmussen, one of the most legendary entertainers in rodeo history, sits down to tell the stories that shaped his iconic career. From changing t...
The Bull Guru | Gary Leffew | 062
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bull Guru himself, 1970 World Champion Gary Leffew, joins Ty and Cole to share legendary stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the mindset behind winni...
The Trainer Behind Rodeo’s Toughest Athletes | Andrew Shea | 061
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go behind the chutes with performance expert Andrew Shea — one of the most trusted trainers and rehab specialists in rodeo. From major injuries at t...
The Comeback Story You Weren’t Expecting Before the NFR | Cody Webster | 060
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ty and Cole sit down in Las Vegas with bullfighter Cody Webster as he returns to the 2025 NFR just months after major shoulder surgery. Cody talks rec...
NFR PREVIEW: EHV Outbreak News, NFR Predictions & Everything You Need to Know about Vegas | 059
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ty, Cole, and Joel Braden discuss the latest news on the EHV-1 outbreak and answer all your NFR related questions.Presented by Boot Barn. Share the We...
Why Modern Cowboys Aren’t Built Like the Old Ones | Joe Beaver | 058
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Beaver is back. The three-time All-Around Champion opens up about the differences between today’s rodeo athletes and those from his generation.P...
The Wildest Cowboy in America | Rocker Steiner | 057
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The bad boy of rodeo, Rocker Steiner, talks about setting the new single-season earnings record, his 95 point ride on Virgil, and all things Hell on W...
The Truth About What It Takes to Be a World Champion Bull Rider | Ky Hamilton | 056
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ky Hamilton joins the show to talk about his Bull Riding career. He goes through what it takes to be a world champion, his incredible journey to his G...
One of the Greatest Nights in Calf Roping History Part 3 | Joe Beaver and Brent Lewis | 055
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Beaver and Brent Lewis join the guys to talk about the highs and lows of being a roper, the story of Joe losing his finger in a roping accident, a...
One of the Greatest Nights in Calf Roping History Part 2 | Cody Ohl and Stran Smith | 054
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World champions Cody Ohl and Stran Smith trade stories about life on the road, remember their friend Shawn McMullan, and talk about their rivalry goin...
One of the Greatest Nights in Calf Roping History Part 1 | Jeff Chapman and Blair Burk | 053
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calf roping legends Jeff Chapman and Blair Burk recount some epic stories from their careers and the historic 1997 NFR.Presented by Boot Barn. Share t...
Cowboys Don’t Forget Who Protects Their Freedom | Charly Crawford | 052
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Team roping legend Charly Crawford joins the guys to talk retirement, mentorship, marriage, and his time working with retired military members and fir...
Do or Die: The Last Day of Rodeo’s Bubble Race | 051
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Governor's Cup has wrapped up, and the standings are being finalized. On this episode of Let's Freakin Rodeo, the guys break down all of the actio...
The NFR Bubble Watch: Who’s In and Who’s Out | 050
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the regular season winding down, Ty and Cole run through the last few stops on the rodeo trail and the bubble riders still chasing that ticket to...
From Brazil to Gold Buckles: A Wild Rodeo Journey | Junior Nogueira | 049
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time Team Roping World Champion and eleven-time NFR qualifier Junior Nogueira joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Brazil to the Uni...
Comedy on the World’s Most Dangerous Stage | JJ Harrison | 048
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ty and Cole sit down with one of the best rodeo clowns in the business, JJ Harrison. They discuss his style of comedy, the physical demands...
Why Gold Buckles Are the Only Thing That Matters | Shad Mayfield | Ep 047
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2x World Champion Tie-Down Roper Shad Mayfield joins the show to talk about winning the All-Around title in 2024, an unforgettable Round 10 at the NFR...
I Jump Off Horses and Wrestle Steers for a Living | Kyle Irwin | Ep 046
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The Alabama Slamma," Kyle Irwin, joins Ty and Cole this week. They talk growing up in Alabama, the Florida rodeo scene, and the roller coaster of a s...
Winning, Losing, and What It Really Means to Be a Rodeo Cowboy | Ty Harris | Ep 045
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ty and Cole sit down for a candid, one-on-one conversation. Ty opens up about his experiences this season, what brought him to this point in his caree...
How Cowboys Are Making Bank Outside the Arena | Shane Hanchey Pt. 2 | Ep 044
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hanchey joins the guys to talk about the business side of professional rodeo. From what a good week of roping will earn you to managing all of h...
An Unfiltered Look Inside the World of Barrel Racing | Fallon Taylor | Ep 043
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fallon Taylor joins the podcast to talk about life as a Barrel Racer. Hear Fallon talk about how she deals with the highs and lows of a Barrel Racing ...
The Highs and Lows of Chasing Gold Buckles | Coleman Proctor | Ep 042
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9x NFR Team Roper Coleman Proctor joins the podcast and shares stories from his career, how he keeps such a great attitude throughout the ups and down...
The Legend of Tyler Waguespack and 5 Gold Buckles | Tyler Waguespack | Ep 041
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5x World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack joins the show to talk about his legendary career, showing up in the biggest moments, and bouncing b...
3X World Champ Reveals the Hidden Game of Team Roping | Wesley Thorp | Ep 040
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
3x World Champion Wesley Thorp joins the show to talk about the finer details of Team Roping, what it means to be a World Champion, and how intense Ro...
The Trials No One Sees on the Road to Winning a World Title | Shane Hanchey | Ep 039
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tie-Down Roping World Champion Shane Hanchey joins the show to talk about his career, how close he was to being a 3x World Champion, and all of...
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Team Roping (And Then Some) | Buddy Hawkins | Ep 038
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
7x NFR Qualifier Buddy Hawkins joins the show to share the finer details of team roping, the difficulties of managing a relationship with your roping ...
Welcome to Breakaway Roping's Future — And It Ain’t Slowing Down | Martha Angelone | Ep 037
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2022 World Champion Breakaway Roper Martha Angelone joins the guys to talk about the explosion of rodeo and Breakaway Roping. She talks about her care...
How These Two Brothers Took Rodeo Head-On | Neal Felton & Shawn Felton | Ep 036
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, determinat...
A Steer Wrestling Masterclass | Matt Reeves | Ep 035
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Most Intense Woman in Rodeo Today | JJ Hampton | Ep 034
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys sit down with 18-time World Champion Roper JJ Hampton. She shares the championship mindset behind her success, the dedication required to sta...
The Legendary Cowboy Craftsman | Gordy Alderson | Ep 033
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
From Backyard Jackpots to the Daddy of ’Em All | Shay Good | Ep 032
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
They Said Girls Couldn’t Rope… Then She Showed Up | Lari Dee Guy | Ep 031
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 si...
The Cowboy Who Let His Roping Do the Talking | Monty Lewis | Ep 030
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
He Didn’t Just Announce Rodeo — He Lived Its Best Moments | Boyd Polhamus | Ep 029
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rodeo 101: Explained by the Funniest Man in the Arena | Matt Merritt | Ep 028
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
My Mentor that Trained the Best Ropers in Rodeo | Justin Maass | Ep 027
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Greatest Rodeo Entertainer of All Time | Leon Coffee | Ep 026
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leon Coffee, a rodeo legend, has spent over three decades entertaining fans and forming lasting bonds. Despite a challenging start, broken bones, and ...
The Most Hated Cowboy in Rodeo History - Part 2 | Cody Ohl | Ep 025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
The Most Hated Cowboy in Rodeo History | Cody Ohl | Ep 024
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rodeo in the 70s: The Wildest Era the Sport Has Ever Seen | Stephen Perry | Ep 023
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, sha...
The Greatest Bull Rider to Ever Live (Maybe) | Dale Brisby | Ep 022
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...
The Greatest Barrel Racer of All Time | Charmayne James | Ep 021
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is He The Greatest Canadian Cowboy Ever? | Zeke Thurston | Ep 020
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 perform...
The Barrel Racer That Shocked The World | Hailey Kinsel | Ep 019
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She's arguably one of the greatest barrel racers in modern-day rodeo. The 4x World Champ Hailey Kinsel joins the pod as our first cowgirl to breakdown...
The Greatest Rodeo Cowboy of Our Generation | Stetson Wright | Ep 018
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8x World Champ Stetson Wright joins the boys and doesn't hold anything back. He breaks down the injury that kept him out of competition for 14 months ...
Meet the Rodeo Icon that Rewrote the Rules of Rodeo | Roy Cooper | Ep 017
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some call him Roy Cooper, but most call him the Super Looper. Arguably one of the most famous and legendary ropers in the history of rodeo, Mr. Roy jo...
The Cowboy that Changed Rodeo Forever | Joe Beaver | Ep 016
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's no question Joe Beaver is synonymous with greatness. He'll never apologize for who he was, who he is and what he accomplished. Joe shares the sto...
Inventing a New Rodeo Game | Ep 015
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking Cowboys, and we don't mean the rodeo cowboys, we mean that blue and silver of the Dallas Cowboys. We stir up something newly cemented as...
When Hip-Hop Hits the Ranch | Ep 014
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being raised on the south side of Houston, there were typically two end outcomes for kids, Incarcerated or dead. But for Jay Brown - The Cowboy Boss, ...
Team Roping 101 - A Conversation with Paden Bray | Ep 013
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Team roping is the only rodeo event where your success relies directly on another person’s performance. If your header or heeler misses, you go home...
I Quit My Job to Be a Rodeo Photographer | Ep 012
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life is about taking risks to achieve your dreams. And for reigning PRCA Photographer of the Year, Click Thompson, that's exactly what he did. He cros...
Brody Malone talks Bronze Medal at The Olympics, Seeing Lebron James, and Rodeo Roots | Ep 011
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
USA Olympic Bronze medalist Brody Malone joined the guys in Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo to share about his upbringing in rodeo, overcom...
The NFR 2024 Recap | Ep 010
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Championship Saturday in Las Vegas and the boys are recapping the first nine days of the most grueling 10 days in rodeo. After a few round wins f...
The Greatest Bull Rider to Ever Live & The Woman Who Just Changed Rodeo Forever | Ep 009
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teton Ridge CEO Deirdre Lester & ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Donnie Gay join the boys at the NFR.-----Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's F...
The NFR Episode | Ep 008
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're gearing up for the best 10 days of rodeo and we sit down with tie down roper Brogan Miller to break down all things National Finals Rodeo. From ...
The Moment Tyson Durfey Knew He Would be a World Champion | Ep 007
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adversity either makes you or breaks you. It's how you handle the adversity and learnings along the way. For World Champion Tyson Durfey, he took the ...
Inside the Mind of a Bull Fighter: Shocking Bullfighting Wrecks and Stories! | Ep 006
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some may ask who would ever dream of wanting to fight bulls for a living and willingly put themselves in harms way. But for Cody Webster that was neve...
Rodeo’s Most Dangerous Event? Inside the World of Bareback Riding! | Ep 005
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a broken neck and spinal fusion, what would make a cowboy want to climb back in the bucking chute and ride some of the strongest and wildest ani...
25,000 Kilometers of Cowboy Lessons – An 8-Year Journey on Horseback | Ep 004
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Filipe Masetti, multi award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author and rodeo commentator, joins the boys to share his journey of accomplishing a life-...
Rodeo's Newest Brother Duo and Reliving One of Rodeo's Greatest Moments | Ep 003
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to the National Finals Rodeo is on! Ty's brother, Joel Braden, joins us to talk about qualifying for his first trip to the big show and ...
Rodeo for Dummies | Ep 002
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking it back to the basics and breaking down everything you need to know in our Rodeo 101. We're talking making money, slacks, cowboy hat etiq...
Big Wins and Epic Fails on the Rodeo Trail | Ep 001
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of ‘Lets Freakin’ Rodeo’, Ty and Cole discuss the origins of the podcast and how it was created. Find out Ty’s favorite m...
Welcome to The Lets Freakin' Rodeo Podcast!
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to freakin’ rodeo? Hosted by 6x NFR qualifier Ty Harris and filmmaker Cole Harris, the Let’s Freakin’ Rodeo Podcast produced by T...