Best Ura Podcasts (2024)

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Mother Forces Tik-Tok Famous Daughter to Murder for Fame: Case of Mohammad Hashim 48:36

4M ago48:36

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Mahek Bukhari was a a 24 year-old tin-top influencer from the UK. On Mahek’s tin Tok she would often post just normal content like dancing trends, grwms, lip syncing and even the occasional video with her mom. The videos with her mom went the most viral because her mother 44 year-old Ansreen looked good for her age. The comments would be flooded wi…

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Spoiled Daughter Manipulates Parents to Help her Murder: Case of Hitoshi Ura 32:41

4M ago32:41

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In July of 2023, 29 year old Runa Tamura would be having a fun night out at the club. She was dancing and feeling the music while she talked and was kissing with a man she met there, 62 year-old Hitoshi Ura. At the end of the night, the two decided to get a love motel room not too far away. Runas father, 60 year old Osamu Tamura, had actually tagge…

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S2 E28: How he got away with Murder: Case of Sam Greenberg 25:49

4M ago25:49

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Sam Greenberg grew up in a wealthy family. But although the was very well off himself, he was able to work hard for himself and had secured a job with NBC for 7 years and worked as a journalist for golf.com. And in college is when Sam would meet his future girlfriend and soon to be wife Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was described as the light of every roo…

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S2 E27: He Made a Vlog about Hating his Girlfriend, Before Killing Her: Case of Narumi Kurasaki 23:56

4M ago23:56

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In January 2016, 21 year-old Narumi Kurosaki, ex-girlfriend of 26 year-old Nicholas Zepta was exchanging messages discussing their relationship. The couple had recently had a messy break up because Narumi Narumi had just gotten accepted into an elite college in France on a scholarship and had to leave Tokyo Japan, where her and Nicholas were living…

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S2 E26: Teen Dumps her Baby in Hospital Trash then Blames Hospital for his Death: Case of Alexee Trevizo 36:36

5M ago36:36

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Alexee Trevizo was an 19 y/o girl from New Mexico and lived with her mom, step dad and sister. Alexee was a senior in HS and was described as sort of an it girl. She was pretty, she was skinny, she was on the schools cheer team and was dating a man name Deyvn that played on the schools football team. Alexee also had tons of friends and seemed well-…

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S2 E25: Woman Kills Husband Then Wrote Kids Book about Grief: Case of Eric Richins 27:47

5M ago27:47

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The children's book “Are you with me” was a book published on March 7th 2023, written by Kouri Richins. The 42-page book talks to specifically children who have lost loved ones and how to cope with it. Now at first glance, this book looks perfect for children struggling with grief. Kids who experience death should learn how to cope with the pain in…

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S2 E24: When Cops Realize the Victims are Actually the Murderers: Case of Krystal and Nathan Maddox 26:11

5M ago26:11

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On January 14th 2014, Nathan Maddox and his wife Crystal Maddox were walking into a Saturday service with Nathans 5 year-old daughter Maddie, at the Mt. Caramel baptist church. This specific day was going to be Nathans last supervised visitation visit with his daughter Maddie. For the past few years there had been a brutal and messy custody battle …

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S2 E23: The Oujia Board Killer: Case of Donald Hartung 25:27

5M ago25:27

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Oujia boards over the years have been very controversial. Some people think its a method to speak to the devil while others feel its a way to connect with ancestors. Back in 1100 AD Oujia board were used in healing practices and rituals until scammers got ahold of the ouija board and started lying to people about what the board was saying. After th…

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S2 E22: Murdered 8 Women because he was “Curious”: Case of Sean Vincent Gillies 30:16

5M ago30:16

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Over time, the discussion of nature vs nurture has always been a hefty debate. Nature are things that you are born with, your genes, hereditary. While nurture is your environment and how that shapes you into he person you become. But as for Sean Vincent Gilles, he believes he was born to be a murderer. Ever since he was a young toddler he had urges…

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S2 E21: Murdered because She was Transgender: Case of Brianna Ghey 28:05

6M ago28:05

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On Febuary 11th, 2023, two teens were seen waiting at a bus stop in the town Birchwood, northwest of England waiting for their friend to get off the next bus. Awhile later, a teenage girl gets off the bus and joins the two teen and the three of them starting heading off to a hiking trial at a nearby park. An hour later emergency services would be c…

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S2 E20: Evil Woman “Accidentally” Throws out her baby then Laughs about it: Case of Alexis Avila 38:58

6M ago38:58

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Dumpster diving over the years has gained more and more popularity, and for those who dont know, Dumpster diving is when after hours, people will go into the dumpsters of large corporations and stores to try and get items that the store had thrown away. And a lot of people will find, apple electronics, thousands of dollars worth of clothes, unused …

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S2 E19: When a Manipulator Tries to Manipulate Police: Case of Katie Kenyon 25:31

6M ago25:31

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On April 22nd, 2022 north of Manchester live 33 year-old Katie Kenyon with her 2 kids. Katie was described as kind and hardworking and would do anything for her kids. But although Katie put on a happy face for everyone she was struggling with her boyfriend at the time with 51 year-old Andrew Burfield. Andrew was said to be abusive to Katie and woul…

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S2 E18: Held his Victims in a Tree: The Treehouse Murders 30:20

6M ago30:20

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In Apple Valley, Ohio, 32 y/o Tina Herman never showed up for her 4 o’clock shift shift at dairy queen. When she no call no showed, her employees tried calling and texting to see if Tina was okay but was met with no answer. Tina’s manager, Valarie Haythorn, drove to TIna’s house to check up on her and saw Tina's truck in the driveway along with an …

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S2 E17: A murderer who got murdered: The Twisted Case of Wayne Nance 20:54

7M ago20:54

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Wayne Nance was described as “Satans child”. He began developing his fascination with Satanism at 13 and even took hot coat hangers and branded himself with satanic symbols all over his body at age 15. But although Wayne was seen as the “weird kid”, he was highly intelligent. Even as a teen Wayne never received consequences for his actions because …

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Hoof to Hat - Season 2 Episode 1 - "New Year - New Fun!" 42:17

7M ago42:17

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On the first Hoof to Hat podcast of 2024, Russ and Rusty cover lots of topics since the holiday season. Russ talks about the retail side of the Christmas season, his quick trip to Las Vegas for the Miss Rodeo America pageant and the National Finals Rodeo. Russ was also in Vegas when a shooting happened at UNLV and President Biden shut down the airp…

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S2 E16: The Sex Cult Disguised as an MLM: NXIVM Cult 54:42

7M ago54:42

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Keith Reiner was said to be incredibly intelligent, and was “light years ahead of us”. Keith even as a child was insanely gifted and started learning 3 languages at just 8 years old. He was described as a natural born leader and could spark conversations with anyone he met. But Keith had trouble making friends so he started reading books to help hi…

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S2 E15: The Teenage Cult-Group That Nearly Got away with Murder: The Disciples of Destruction 37:59

7M ago37:59

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Mount Vernon New Hampshire is a small quiet town with population 2,000 and described as the “perfect place to live”. It has low-crime rates, great schools, beautiful scenery and friendly neighbors. It was a peaceful place where most people go to raise children and retire. But all of this came to a halt when on October 4th 2009, a 911 call from was …

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S2 E14: The Genius Teen Murderer with a 160 IQ: Case of Ashley Kim 28:09

7M ago28:09

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Sonny Kim ever since he was a child was described as an extremely gifted. Sonny grew up very advanced for his age and as young child took a big interest in computer science. Sonny’s knowledge and understanding of computers excelled and he landed a job with a computer company at just 13 years-old. Sonny then (with a 160 IQ) graduated high school at …

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S2 E13: Babysitter Laughs After Bringing Dead Baby to Mcdonalds then Returning Him to Parents: Case of Benson Xiong 32:56

8M ago32:56

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On October 18th, 2018 in Wausau Wisconsin, Heather Gardner was doing a late night trip to the laundromat with her two sons, toddler Jythin and 2-month old Benson as well as her sister Jesse. But as the girls do laundry, Jesse notices something odd about Benson, who is sitting in his car seat on one of the washers. He was freezing cold to the touch …

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S2 E12: Father Murders Son After He Finds Cross-Dress Photos of Him: Case of Dylan Redwine 38:21

8M ago38:21

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In November 2012, 13 year old Dylan Redwine was on a plane going to his father, Mark Redwine’s house for Thanksgiving. Dylan was dreading this solo trip because after his parent’s rough divorce, it strained his relationship with his father. But there was also something else straining Dylan and his fathers relationship. A year prior, Dylan had uncov…

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S2 E11: He Sold His Murder Weapon on Facebook Marketplace: Case of Yvonne Baldelli 36:29

8M ago36:29

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Yvonne was described by everyone that met her to be the light of every room. She was positive, outgoing, and wasn’t afraid to have fun and live life to the fullest. Yvonne had a lust for life and a passion for doing what scared her. So when her boyfriend of 3 years, Brian Bringer, suggests they move to Panama and live on the beaches and enjoy their…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 29 - Tammy Rowland - A Zebra Lady 44:01

9M ago44:01

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This week on Hoof to Hat, Rusty meets a local zebra owner. Tammy Rowland tells about her lifelong obsession with the horse's stripped cousin. She tells explains why it's not a good idea to own one and what the future might hold for her and "Flip Flip the Zebra". Russ tells Rusty about a recent trip he and his wife Dina make to the Ranch Rodeo Final…

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S2 E10: Wore Woman’s Skin in Hopes of Becoming Her: Case of Katarzyna Zowada 31:54

9M ago31:54

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On January 6th, 1999 in Krakow Poland, a group of tail boat workers were working late at night in the height of Poland winter when they hear a thump and something hit the propeller of their boat as they dock. The next more they check to see what was stuck and it turned out to be the skin of 23 year-old Katarzyna Zowada. Katarzyna had been missing f…

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S2 E9: Killed by her Best Friend: Case of Linda Collins 26:36

9M ago26:36

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Linda F. Collins was an American businesswoman and politician who served a single term from 2015 to 2019 as a Republican member of the Arkansas Senate. She was loved by most and was passionate and drivenO She was given the nickname “The Linebacker” for how much she put her heart and soul into her work. And one of the people she loved most was her b…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 28 - URA Stock contractors Barry Wright & Chuck McKellips 42:08

9M ago42:08

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The United Rodeo Association Finals were recently held in Topeka, KS. and Russ and Rusty pulled a few strings to convince Barry Wright of Wright Rodeo Company and Chuck McKellips of CR McKellips Rodeo Co. to spend time on the Hoof to Hat Podcast. These two gentlemen talk about the ins and outs of rodeo stock contracting, up and coming rodeo contest…

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S2 E8: The “Dark Web” Murder Cult that Lived in the Woods: Case of Cassidy Rainwater 34:27

9M ago34:27

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In the small town of Hamilton Missouri it was a normal day for the town police, the town only had a pop of a little over 1500 so police never received extreme calls . That was until September 16th, 2021 the police would randomly receive photos and videos from an anonymous person that revealed a woman locked in a cage in middle of woods being tortur…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 27 - Barrel Racer/Team Roper/Artist Marilyn Domer 45:38

9M ago45:38

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There is more to a person than meets the eye and when it comes to cowgirls, Marilyn Domer of Kansas is a perfect example. This week Russ and Rusty help reveal some of this accomplished barrel racer/team roper's not-so-hidden talent...ART! Marilyn is a published illustrator whose art is featured in the popular children's books "Short Go Makes the NF…

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S2 E7: Murdered On Halloween Night: Case of Taylor Van Diest 29:36

9M ago29:36

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Halloween is a time of year most look forward too. Most of us look forward to the horror movies, costumes, cool weather and leaves changing. And in Armstrong, British Columbia , Canada lived Taylor Van Diest who was halloween obsessed. Taylor got dressed up in her Zombie costume and left at 5:45pm October 31st, 2011 to go trick or treating with her…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 26 - Hang 10 on the MagnaWave with Bill and Kiley 55:30

10M ago55:30

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This week Rusty and Russ find out how a grandfather and his granddaughter go from competing in and winning national titles in the AHCA (American Horsemen Challenge) to breakaway roping to becoming PEMF (Pulsating Electro-Magnetic Field) MagnaWave practitioners and business owners. Bill and Kiley talk about their journey in the horse world and how i…

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S2 E6: The Terrifying and Evil Case of Tamia Horsfrod 37:46

10M ago37:46

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Forsyth County in Georgia has bene known to be one of the most racist places in the US. With lynches dating back to 1912 and marches promoting discrimination in the 80s, Forsyth county has a population of only 4% people of color. And apart of that 4%Tamla Horsford and her family. Tamla was invited to go to a sleepover of all white women hosted by o…

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S2 E5: She Murdered Men For Fun: Case of Domina Cherry 39:49

10M ago39:49

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Dating apps is a place where most find love, summer flings, or the worst dates of their life. But as for Domina Cherry she used dating apps as a hunting ground her her murders. 19 y/o Sarah aka “Domino Cherry” was born and raised in Germany and had an obsession with serial killers. She admired them, romanticized them and wanted to be one herself. A…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 25 - Setting the record straight with Shawn Day 43:40

10M ago43:40

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This week the Hoof to Hat podcast went on the road to catch up with PAFRA member, roper, mounted shooter and full on interesting person, Shawn Day. Shawn tells his side of everything including how a guy from Oklahoma doesn't start in rodeo until he is deployed in Germany. He explains how good he was at bull riding which is why he moved onto roping.…

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S2 E4: He wanted a girlfriend, So he Kidnapped one: Case of Jayme Closs 45:16

10M ago45:16

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21-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson was described as quiet and reserved. After Jake was caught at 14 “experimenting on animals” he began possessing odd fantasies and eerie traits. Jake always felt there was a hole in his heart that needed to be filled and one day on his way to work he spots 13 year-old Jayme Closs walking out of her home and on to he…

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Hoot to Hat Episode 24 - Trainer Lee Hart and Mattijs Werbrouck 43:46

10M ago43:46

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This week Russ and Rusty catch up with clinician Lee Hart and his apprentice from Belgium, Mattijs Werbrouck. Mattijs is in the US to learn to train horses in the sport of EXCA which is becoming popular in Belgium. Mattijs is also getting ready to compete in the EXCA 2023 World Championship November 1-5 in Glen Rose, Texas. We find out what Belgium…

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S2 E3: She didn’t like him back, So He Killed Her: Case of Maribel Ramos 37:12

10M ago37:12

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In Orange County, California lived 36 year-old Maribel Ramos. Maribel was a very successful women spending 8 years in the army and being deployed to both iraq, afghanistan and building her rank up to sergeant. After the army she tries to find herself and build a life she loves outside and goes to college. Even though Maribel had accomplished so muc…

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S2 E2: When the “Cute Shy Girl” act doesn't Work on Officers: Case of Chad Entzel 39:24

11M ago39:24

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A small town in North Dakota, about 15 minutes outside of Bismarck lived the Entzel family. The family was described as “the perfect family”. Chad, the father, was a successful engineer, his wife Nikki, a talented and successful baker and their two well-educated children. So it was shocking when in January of 2020, Chad was found shot to death with…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 23 - A quick check up 39:12

11M ago39:12

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This week Russ and Rusty pull from their years of experience to give insight on many topics including how to catch a racoon and what wonderful pets racoons make, what you get when you breed a zebra with a donkey and if baby skunks have the ability to spray before they are weaned. WARNING: this episode contains a few adult dirty words. For Storytime…

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S2 E1: Had to choose to Kill Mom or Dad and Chose Mom: Case of Michele Neurauter 44:10

11M ago44:10

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In the fall of 2017 in upstate New York, lived the Neurauter family. 46 year-old Michele, was a college professor and her husband Lloyd was a senior engineer for a large company. The couple had 3 daughters and seemed to live the perfect life. They were financially stable, owned a home, and had successful jobs. But on August 27th, 2017 that would al…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 22 - Miss Rodeo Kansas 2023 Jessica Klumpe 46:01

11M ago46:01

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This week on the Hoof to Hat podcast, Rusty and Russ visit with Miss Rodeo Kansas the Monday morning after the Topeka PRCA Rodeo in August. Jessica Klumpe has a strong drive to never give up on a dream and she tells of all the obstacles she overcame to win the Miss Rodeo Kansas title. For Storytime, Jessica tells how she and a team of other rodeo q…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 21 - Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association continues 30:36

11M ago30:36

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Russ and Rusty's conversation with members of the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association continues. In part two, Aaron Auld, Michael Hall, Jessica Beck, Travis Beck, Jeremy Johnson and Dakota Smithreman talk about the similarities and the differences between a PAFRA rodeo and a professional rodeo. Rodeo in Germany and rodeoing with NATO member…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 20 - Professional Armed Forced Rodeo Association part 1 35:12

11M ago35:12

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On this week's podcast, members of the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association (PAFRA) stopped by the Hoof to Hat studio. Rusty and Russ get to know PAFRA President Aaron Auld, VP Michael Hall, Secretary Jessica Beck, Steer Wrestling Director Travis Beck, Team Roping Director Jeremy Johnson and contestant Dakota Smitherman. We find out about th…

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TribCast is going on hiatus 0:51

12M ago0:51

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The Texas Tribune put this podcast on hiatus in August 2023 due to staffing changes in the newsroom. The TribCast was The Texas Tribune's weekly political podcast, hosted by Matthew Watkins and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests.By The Texas Tribune

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Hoof to Hat Episode 19 - A girl and her goats. Lexi Welsh tells us about her goat business. 44:13

12M ago44:13

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This week Rusty and Russ get to explore the world of goats with Lexi Welsh and her mom Dianna. Lexi started showing goats when she was 8 years old. Now she buys, sells and breeds goats and plans to continue to reinvest into her herd. Lexi talk about a tragedy that happened her first kidding season and the highs and lows of bottle babies. This busy …

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TribCast: Big changes in Houston ISD after state takeover 32:57

12M ago32:57

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the changes at Houston ISD after a state takeover in June.By The Texas Tribune

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Hoof to Hat Episode 18 - Sheepy talk part 2 with Lindsey Reister-Hendricks 33:10

12M ago33:10

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Talking about sheep continues with Russ Brown, Rusty Walker and sheep producer/shower Lindsey Reister-Hendricks. We asked how old does a child need to be to start showing sheep and how to you groom a lamb for a show. Lindsey also tells us how often to shear a sheep and the health reasons behind it. Sheep production can offer countless opportunities…

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Hoof to Hat Episode 17 - Wanna get Sheepy? with Lindsey Reister-Hendricks 34:58

12M ago34:58

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This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ and Rusty explore the world of sheep with third generation sheep producer Lindsey Reister-Hendricks. Lindsey answers all of our questions from what breeds she raises, gestation period to halter breaking lambs. We also talk about Lindsey's recent trip with her 5 year daughter to the All American Junior Sheep show. For …

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TribCast: Turmoil at Texas A&M 42:51

1y ago42:51

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In this week’s episode, we discuss two cases at Texas A&M University that raised questions of academic freedom — and the fallout that ensued.By The Texas Tribune

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Hoof to Hat Episode 16 - Jen from Florida wants to start a hobby farm 36:58

1y ago36:58

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This week on Hoof to Hat Russ and Rusty talk with one of R Bar B's newest employees. Her name is Jen. She was a hair salon owner and she recently moved to Northeast Kansas from Florida. Jenn tells why her and her husband made the move and what they hope to accomplish in the future with highland cows. She tells about an unusual feature of her in-law…

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TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny 38:31

1y ago38:31

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the state’s deployment of razor wire and buoys along the border in Eagle Pass.By The Texas Tribune

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Hoof to Hat Episode 15 - Round 2 with Chad Mathes "After Hours" 42:24

1y ago42:24

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Hoof to Hat's first "After Hours" podcast continues with team roper/clinician Chad Mathes. Chad reveals a talent he developed in high school and how he likes to keep it alive after the steers are put away. He tells us what is the saddest thing that can happen at a bonfire. The elusive event of goat roping is discussed as well as breakaway roping. S…

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