The Chute Bosses is the official podcast of ProRodeo. Hosted by veteran sports reporter and ProRodeo Manager of Communication & Media Tracy Renck and ProRodeo Sports News Editor Tanner Barth, the podcast features interviews with rodeo notables and champions, as well as those who have ties to the western lifestyle. Recurring segments include ProRodeo Props – a shout-out to those making a difference in the world of rodeo, 8 Questions With and the ProRodeo Word of the Day.
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The Great American Podcast with Butch Thurman is a weekly show featuring interesting interviews, news and highlights from the world of professional rodeo and the western life-style industry.
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S2 | E27 Hayes Weight, Tanner Aus, Kassandra Shoemaker, Charlie Sampson
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The No. 2 ranked bull rider in the world Hayes Weight takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Weight talks about his success during the 2024 season and what it will take for him to capture his first gold buckle this December. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Wyatt Casper’s dominance at the Xt…
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Today our guest is saddle bronc rider Damian Brennan. The cowboy from Australia is having a big year and currently sits second in the PRCA World Standings. He talks about a big week moving up in the standings and reflects on the season so far.
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S2 | E26 Jesse Brown, JR Stratford, Mike Beers
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Four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jesse Brown takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. The Oregon cowboy talks about his path from the Washington State University football field to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas for the NFR. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the race for…
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S2 | E25 Jenna Paulette, Jordan Spears, NFR Icons
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Country music star Jenna Paulette takes center stage on this week’s episode of the Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Paulette talks about her path to country music and a charity campaign she is putting on, with proceeds benefiting the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the 100th anniversary of the Caldwell Nig…
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S2 | E24 R.C. Landingham, Rowdy Parrott, Butch Myers, C5 Rodeo’s Virgil
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Four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier R.C. Landingham takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Landingham talks about his recent run of success, including a 94-point ride on C5 Rodeo’s Virgil to win the historic Calgary Stampede. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the passing of 12-…
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Today on the show my guest is team roper, steer roper Coleman Proctor from Pryor, Oklahoma. Proctor just won more than $28,000 and the coveted All Around title at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
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S2 | S23 Wacey Schalla, Jacob Lees, Clayton Sellars
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Wacey Schalla, the leader of the Resistol Rookie of the Year All-Around race, takes center stage on this week’s episode of the Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Schalla talks about how his first full season in ProRodeo is shaping up and even shares a few wild stories of life on the road. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Clayton Sellar…
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Bareback rider Cole Franks joins me on the show today. We talk about last weekend's win at Salinas, his season to date and we look ahead to the home-stretch and another qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
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S2 | E22 Miss Rodeo America Emma Cameron, Darrell Diefenbach, Calgary Stampede
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Miss Rodeo America Emma Cameron takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Cameron talks about what it was like to win the coveted crown during the National Finals Rodeo and what her life is like out on the road. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the Calgary Stampede and the impact it will have t…
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S2 | E21 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Cody Teel, NFR Open, Mr. T
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2023 WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Pozzi Tonozzi talks about her 2023 season, which was one of the most dominant in the history of the sport. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and the…
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S2 | E20 Ky Hamilton, Ty Pope, Xplosive Skies, J.C. Trujillo
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2023 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Ky Hamilton takes center stage on this week’s episode of the Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Hamilton talks about his journey from Australia to the United States to chase his bull riding dream and what the 2023 NFR was like from his point of view. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the retirement of…
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S2 | E19 Riley Webb, Ira Dickinson, Steve Duhon, NFR Open
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2023 PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper Riley Webb takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Webb talks about his NFR performance a year ago and what he has in store for the 2024 ProRodeo season. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Stetson Wright nearing a return to rodeo action and the PRCA agree…
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S2 | E18 Keenan Hayes, Tyler Waguespack, Bob Robinson, Zachary Dallas
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Keenan Hayes, the No. 1 ranked bareback rider in the world, joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 18. Hayes talks about what it was like to go from Permit record holder to PRCA World Champion in the matter of 12 months. Tanner and Tracy also discuss Tyler Waguespack’s season altering injury in Sisters, Ore, The ProRodeo …
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S2 | E17 Stetson Wright, Weston Timberman, The NFR Series
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Eight-time PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Wright talks about the difficult decision to withdraw himself from the 2023 NFR after an injury and when a return to PRORODEO might be in the cards. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the ever-important summer…
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S2 | E16 Cole Patterson, Cole Reiner, Las Vegas Events
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Two-time PRCA World Champion Steer Roper Cole Patterson joins The Chute Bosses as the featured guest in Episode 16 from the South Point Casino in Las Vegas. Patterson talks about roping alongside his father Rocky and how horsepower can make all the difference in steer roping. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Cole Reiner’s big win at the…
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is Dalton Massey of Hermiston, Oregon. Massey, who is second in this week's world steer wrestling standings, is fresh from winning his event at Grand Prairie, Alberta. He also talks about his season so far and the upcoming summer run. Plus, I'll have highlights from Fort Smith, Arkansas.…
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S2 | E15 Creek Young, Logan Hay, Doug Corey, Colorado Stampede
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Creek Young, the No. 1 ranked bull rider in the world, joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 15. Young talks about his key early season win at RODEOHOUSTON and what it will take to bring home his first gold buckle in 2024. Tanner and Tracy also discuss the first 90-point bareback ride in the history of the National Final…
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S2 E14 | Chuck Swisher, J. Tom Fisher, Dawson Hay, Patrick Gottsch
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NFR selected bull fighter Chuck Swisher takes center stage on this week’s episode of the Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Swisher talks about his nerves the first time he stepped onto the dirt at the Thomas & Mack Center and what he enjoys doing outside the arena. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the ever-important summer run that ki…
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S2 E13 | Leighton Berry, Scott Snedecor, Mr. USA, Joe Beaver
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Leighton Berry, the No. 1 ranked bareback rider in the world, joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 13. Berry talks about his recovery from a severe back injury three years ago and his motivation in the quest for his first PRCA World Championship. Tanner and Tracy talk about Diamond G Rodeo’s Mr. USA and the bull's histo…
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Today on The Great American Podcast, the King of the Cowboys Trevor Brazile will join me. We'll talk about the upcoming Kid Rock Rock N Rodeo, his career and what he's doing today.
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S2E12 Dean Thompson, Tyler Bingham, Rodeo Videographers, Jim Sutton
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Three of the top videographers in the sport of rodeo join The Chute Bosses for Episode 12. Chris Theulen, Wyatt Wentz, and Randy Quartieri go into detail about the memorable moments they’ve experienced in their careers. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy talk about some unfortunate injury news in the rodeo world and Tyler Bingham’s key win at the…
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S2E11 J.C. Yeahquo, Slade Wood, Old Spec, Josh Frost
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J.C. Yeahquo, the No. 1 ranked team roping header in the world, joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 11. Yeahquo talks about his rodeo journey and what it was like beginning his career alongside his brother L.J. Tanner and Tracy also chat about the hot streak Josh Frost has been on heading into May. The ProRodeo Hall of…
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is Kate Harrison of CBS Sports. We'll preview the upcoming PBR World Finals, Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo, the PBR Team Series and much more.
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is Justin McKee of the Cowboy Channel. We'll talk about last weekend's Resistol Rookie Round-Up, the Cowboy Channel, McKee's career, his favorite rodeo, the Pendleton Round-Up and much more. Plus, we've got news and notes and rodeo highlights from Clovis, California and the PBR in Louisville.…
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S3E10 Damian Brennan, Slim Pickens, Jake Lockwood
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Damian Brennan, the No. 1 ranked saddle bronc rider in the world, joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 10. Brennan talks about his rodeo journey, from growing up in Australia to his debut at the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame Spotlight takes a look at 2005 inductee Slim Pickens and his le…
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is eight-time world champion cowboy Fred Whitfield. We'll talk about his career, his relationship with one of his favorite rodeos, the Pendleton Round-Up, and he talks about being a coach for the Kid Rock's Rockin Rodeo coming up next month in Arlington, Texas.…
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S2E9 Will Lummus, ProRodeo Hall Of Fame Inductees, Clark McEntire, Garrett Shadbolt, Durango Boots
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Six-time Wrangler NFR qualifier Will Lummus takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Lummus takes us through his day-to-day life as a professional steer wrestler and college rodeo coach at Northwest Mississippi Community College. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy talk about the newest inductees into th…
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Today on the Great American Podcast the 2024 class of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame has been announced and my guest is one of the inductees, 1983 world champion barrel racer Marelne Eddleman McRae. McRae talks about getting that special phone call, her 1983 world championship, winning a gold medal at the Olympics and her popular saddle and tack line. …
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S3E8 Todd Helton, Sam Petersen, Ellen Backstrom,
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Former Colorado Rockies superstar Todd Helton joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 8. Helton goes into detail about his historic MLB career and what it was like to get the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction call this January. He also talks about his relationship with the legendary Cervi Family. The ProRodeo Hall o…
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is 2002 world champion steer wrestler Sid Steiner. We'll talk about his world title, the flamboyant Steiner family and the upcoming Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo event May 17th.
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S2E7 Ty Harris, Kyler Dick, Harry Tompkins
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The Chute Bosses are back with more in-depth coverage of the 2024 ProRodeo season. In episode seven of season two, they sit down five-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Ty Harris, fresh off his tie-down roping win at RodeoHouston. They also take a look at the storied career of eight-time PRCA World Champion Harry Tompkins in the ProRodeo…
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Bobby Mote joins me today on The Great American Podcast. The 4-time world champion bareback rider is a coach for one of the teams in the Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo event May 17th at Arlington, Texas. Mote talks about the team concept, his four world titles and the success of the World Champions Rodeo Alliance. Also today, we'll have news and notes and…
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S2E6 Lefty Holman, Ranch Fuel, Wyatt Casper, Buster Ivory
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Three-time Wrangler NFR qualifier Lefty Holman takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Holman goes into detail about his trip to Las Vegas in 2023 and what it’ll take to bring home a gold buckle this season. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy talk about Ranch Fuel’s new partnership with the PRCA Divisi…
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is 6-time world champion Cody Ohl. We'll look back on his career, and which gold buckle means the most to him. Ohl also talks about being named a rodeo icon by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association last year during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Ohl reflects about his life-threatening knee infe…
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S2E5 Kaycee Feild, John Harrison, Doug Pharr, Memorial Steer Roping, Mel Hyland
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Six-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild joins The Chute Bosses as the featured interview guest in Episode 5. Feild goes into detail about his historic ProRodeo career and what he’s been up to since retiring at the end of last season. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy talk about Doug Pharr’s “unexpected” performance to win the M.…
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Today on The Great American Podcast we welcome 11-time world champion barrel racer Charmayne James to the show. We'll talk about her career, her barrel racing clinics and being a coach on the upcoming Kid Rock Rock N Rodeo team series in May at Arlington, Texas. Also on the show today, we've got news and notes and rodeo highlights from The American…
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S2E4 Shad Mayfield, Resistol Rookie Round-Up, Snake River Stampede, Vin Fisher, Jr.
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2020 PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper Shad Mayfield takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Mayfield talks about his record start to the 2024 ProRodeo season after winning both Fort Worth and San Antonio. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the 3rd annual Resistol Rookie Roundup coming up in A…
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The CEO of the Professional Bull Rider's Tour Sean Gleason joins me today on The Great American Podcast. Gleason talks about the season so far, the upcoming Team Series, and the Kid Rock Rock N Rodeo competition.
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S2E3 Ky Hamilton, Cole Reiner, San Antonio, Tommy Lucia & Whiplash
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2023 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Ky Hamilton joins The Chute Bosses as the feature interview guest. Tanner and Tracy sit down with Hamilton to talk about his historic Wrangler National Finals Rodeo last December and how his recovery is going after suffering a shoulder injury to begin the 2024 season. In the short round, the guys break down the s…
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Today on The Great American Podcast my guest is John Crimber. The 18-year-old claimed his first win on the PBR's Unleash the Beast Tour at Jacksonville, Florida last weekend. He talks about the win, the upcoming PBR Team Draft and learning the ropes from his father Paulo Crimber. Also on the show today we've got news and notes and rodeo hightlights…
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S2E2 Don Gay, Cole Patterson, Jimmie Munroe
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The Chute Bosses are back with more in-depth coverage of the 2024 ProRodeo season. In this episode, they sit down with eight-time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Don Gay. They also take a look at the storied career of WPRA President Jimmie Munroe in the Hall of Fame Spotlight and Cole Patterson joins the show for the “Eight Questions” segment. All o…
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S2E1 Anthony Lucia, Sid Steiner, Calgary Stampede's Grated Coconut
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The Chute Bosses are back with some marquis guests. In this episode, they visit in-depth with PRCA Announcer of the Year, Anthony Lucia. They look back at the storied career of Calgary Stampede’s Hall of Fame horse, Grated Coconut, who passed away in July. World Champion Steer Wrestler Sid Steiner is never at a loss for words and he has plenty of t…
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Today on The Great American Podcast we welcome the PBR's Koltin Hevalow. The 20-year-old bull rider from Smithville, Missouri will talk about his win last weekend at Salt Lake City and his early success on the Unleash the Beast Tour. Also today, we continue our salute to rodeo livestock with stock contractors and rodeo producers. We'll hear from Re…
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Today on the Great American Podcast my guest is 4-time world champion tie-down roper Caleb Smidt. He'll talk about his four world titles and his decision to retire. Also on the show today, we'll have results and hightlights from the Fort Worth Stocks Show & Rodeo, Rodeo Rapid City and the Professional Bull Riders from Sacramento.…
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Rookie bareback rider Weston Timberman of Columbus, Montana joins me today on The Great American Podcast. We'll talk about his recent win at the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, his plans for the 2024 season and growing up in a rodeo family. Also today we'll recap the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo from Odessa, Texas and we'll check in on the PBR's …
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S1E21 NFR Recap, Luke Branquinho, Clem McSpadden
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Your Chute Bosses are back with a recap of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, as they break down each of the 2023 PRCA World Champions and the memorable moments they left behind in Las Vegas. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame Spotlight shines bright on 1990 inductee Clem McSpadden, whose impact on the sport of rodeo spanned decade…
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Today on the Great American Podcast we'll talk to the PBR's Austin Richardson about his big win in the Big Apple that put the Dallas, Texas bull rider atop of the PBR world standings. Richardson also talks about the PBR Team Series and competing for the Austin Gamblers, and we asked him about who he looked up to on the tour growing up. Also on the …
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