Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022

#128 CEO of Calgary Stampede Joel Cowley

Joel Cowley, the CEO of Calgary Stampede, gives a recap of what their 10 day event up in Canada looked like over the last three years. He also discusses the similarities and differences between the Calgary Stampede and Houston Rodeo and what changes can be expected in 2023.

Posted: Friday, October 14, 2022

#127 Chief Marketing Officer at JC Hospitality - Chad Brown

Chad Brown explains how the remodel of Hard Rock Las Vegas turned into the brand of Virgin Hotel Las Vegas today. Chad gives an inside look of what can be expected at the property this Decmeber. He also shares about the passion he has for professional sports but more importantly rodeo and the NFR. 

Posted: Friday, October 07, 2022

#126 4X Barrel Racing Champion Sherry Cervi

Sherry Cervi shares about her many different connections to the western, livestock and agricultural world. She also talks about being a  member of the Teton Ridge Team and what exciting things are to come from it.

Posted: Friday, September 30, 2022

#125 2X NFR Bareback Average Winner Jess Pope

Jess Pope is well on his way to his third straight NFR. He shares how this rodeo season has gone for him and what it was like winning a rodeo like Rodeo Houston.

Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022

#124 American Actor and Singer Drake Milligan

American actor and singer Drake Milligan tells his story of where his dreams started and where those dreams have gotten him to today. He shares how Elvis Presley has impacted his life, gives an inside peak prior to finishing third on America's Got Talent and talks about his newest album Dallas/Fort Worth.

Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2022

#123 3x World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack

Tyler won his third gold buckle at this last NFR and it is one he is most proud of. He explains why, shares his backstory of becoming a rodeo athlete, talks about the team he runs with and so much more.

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2022

#122 3x World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt

His third world title in the ropes, Caleb Smidt sits down to talk about what it took to sharpen the skills of a multiple time champion while also buiding a family through the years. 

Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

#121 5x World Champion Stetson Wright

With one saddle bronc, one bull riding and three all-around titles under his belt, Stetson Wright is focused on becoming legendary. Stetson shares the back stories that have gotten him to this point in his career and where he plans to be in the next 10 years.

Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2022

#120 World Champion Team Roper Junior Nogueira

Junior Nogueira shares his back story about where his passion for roping came from growing up in a small town in Brazil. He gives insight on how he end up competing in the US and what it has taken to make his dream of winning a world title come true.

Posted: Monday, August 08, 2022

#119 7x World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzey

Back for his seventh title in 2021, Sage Kimzey talks about the mental challenges he overcame to get his latest gold buckle. He also shares about what life has looked like as a new father and what he sees for his future beyond being a professional athlete.

Posted: Friday, July 29, 2022

#118 President & COO of Resorts World - Scott Sibella

Scott Sibella may be the President & COO of Resorts World Las Vegas today, but his history in Vegas goes back to the start of the NFR in Las Vegas. Scott shares his history and the vision of the NFR in Las Vegas over the years. 

Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022

#117 Miss Rodeo America Hailey Frederiksen

2022 Miss Rodeo America Hailey Frederiksen shares about her long awaited journey to compete for Miss Rodeo America. She also tells stories about her past and what her passions look like for her personal future after she finishes her reign this December.

Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2022

#116 World Champion Team Roper Kaleb Driggers

Kaleb Driggers is enjoying his first world championship title for all its worth after nine qualifications in the past. Driggers talks about his partnership with Junior Nogueria, the importance of mental focus, accountabilty, and how he prepares for each rodeo including the Wrangler NFR.

Posted: Thursday, July 07, 2022

#115 WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs

Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022

#114 6x World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild

Winning his sixth title in 2021 made him the most decorated bareback rider in history. Kaycee talks about his father’s legacy, stories from the road and his mindset as he continues to chase world titles.

Posted: Saturday, December 11, 2021

#113 Montana Silversmiths Master Engravers Justin and Travis Deacon | NFR Extra Podcast

We’re going gold with Montana Silversmiths Master Engravers Justin and Travis Deacon on this episode. The Deacons share their father and son relationship working together and the artistry that sets them apart from all the other manufacturers.

Posted: Friday, November 19, 2021

#112 American singer-songwriter and actor Ryan Bingham | NFR Extra Podcast

We're not heading to the train station on this episode with American singer-songwriter and actor Ryan Bingham. Ryan takes us from West Texas to Paris and back to the USA with his journey as a bull rider, musician, and actor on NFR Extra.  

Posted: Friday, November 12, 2021

#111 Kirsten Vold from Vold Rodeo Company | NFR Extra Podcast

Kirsten Vold takes time off the ranch to visit NFR Extra. She shares memories of the "Duke of the Chutes," what sets women in rodeo apart from other professional sports, the special bond between girls and horses and the NFR in Las Vegas.  

Posted: Friday, November 05, 2021

#110 4x World Champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Tuff Hedeman

We keep the NFR Throwback rolling from 2019 when we hung out with 4x World Champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Tuff Hedeman. Tuff chats about the early days of NFR in Vegas, Jim Sharp and Sage Kimzey comparison and riding Bodacious.

Posted: Friday, October 29, 2021

#109 6x World Champion ProRodeo Cowboy Cody Ohl | NFR Extra Podcast

We get our money’s worth with ProRodeo Hall of Fame Cowboy Cody Ohl on NFR Extra. Cody is about as cowboy as they come. His career accomplishments speak for themselves. Cody takes us from past to present with his dynamic career and even lessons for young cowboys to hear.

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

#108 NFR Throwback - Trevor Brazile 26x World Champion ProRodeo Cowboy | NFR Extra Podcast

Here is another NFR Throwback from 2019 with 26x World Champ Trevor Brazile. Trevor shared what he's been up to since retiring from rodeo competition, the challenges of winning his first and last gold buckle, and being in a family filled with gold buckles.

Posted: Friday, October 15, 2021

#107 Ty Murray - 9x World CHAMPION ProRodeo Cowboy | NFR Extra Podcast

ProRodeo Hall of Fame Cowboy Ty Murray visits NFR Extra. There’s not much Ty can’t do, from riding the rankest stock in the world to dancing with the stars. He talks about the importance of stepping out of his comfort zone to represent the western lifestyle, what makes Las Vegas so unique to the rodeo cowboy, Stetson Wright’s impact on the sport of rodeo, and much, much more.

Posted: Friday, October 08, 2021

#106 Nikki Zachary - President of Caldwell Night Rodeo | NFR Extra Podcast

Nikki Zachary from Caldwell Night Rodeo joins us on NFR Extra, Nikki talks about the history of CNR, the story behind the logo and the division between the infamous “Rowdies” and “Civies”.

Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2021

#105 President of Pendleton Round-Up Randy Bracher | NFR Extra Podcast

This fifth-generation Eastern Oregon farmer and rancher has seen his fair share of challenges since becoming the president of Pendleton Round-Up. Randy Bracher talks about preparing for the iconic rodeo’s 111th run, his family’s beginnings during the industrial revolution through the millennium, and the significance of the Cowboy Channel PRCA deal.

Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021

#104 Lee Olsen from Olsen Equine | NFR Extra Podcast

We are not horsing around with Lee Olsen from Olsen Equine. We get a 101 lesson from Lee on becoming a successful farrier in the equine world, and he talks about his electric path (no-pun) to becoming one of the well-known shoers in the business.