NFR Extra
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NFR Extra is a limited-run podcast that focuses on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and features personal conversations with champions and icons that embody the rodeo and Western lifestyle. Hosted by Andy Seiler, Steve Goedert and Brilynn Bentley, NFR Extra delivers in-depth conversations with Wrangler NFR contestants, as well as additional special guests.
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2026
#215 2X NFR Qualifier and 2025 Top Gun Winner TJ Gray
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with Wrangler NFR qualifier and 2025 Top Gun winner T.J. Gray fresh off a career-defining season. T.J. reflects on his second trip to the Wrangler NFR, crossing the million-dollar mark in earnings, and winning over $300,000 in Las Vegas after entering the Finals with $180,000 already won. He talks about how dramatically the money in rodeo has changed over the years—and jokes that there's still somehow a hole in his wallet.
T.J. shares how he's kept life grounded since Vegas, putting most of his winnings into a new home with his fiancée while taking some time to heal up and recharge for the 2026 season. He opens up about his simple approach to competition: no scoreboard watching, no standings obsession—just one bull at a time. From daily recovery routines to joking that his spirit animal is a sloth because he likes to move slow and stay relaxed, T.J. gives listeners an honest look at what keeps him ready to perform.
He also tells stories about advice from Sage Kimzey, learning the ropes from his older brother, growing up watching bull riding legends like J.W. Harris on VHS tapes, and why mastering the little bulls helps make the big ones easier. With insight, humor, and the mindset of a champion, this episode is a must-listen for rodeo fans everywhere.
Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 2026
#214 Entrepreneur and Influencer Hailey Holman
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with rodeo wife, entrepreneur, and creative spirit Hailey Holman. From growing up in Hawaii to heading to Cal Poly on a rodeo scholarship, Hailey shares the journey that led her to meeting her husband, Lefty Holman—and how a challenging rookie-year injury ultimately brought them closer together.
She opens up about navigating life during COVID, long-distance between Hawaii and the rodeo road, and how their relationship grew into a true partnership—balancing rodeo, business ventures, and now parenthood. From building rental properties in Hawaii and California to launching Buckem Co., Hailey gives a behind-the-scenes look at creating a life rooted in passion and purpose.
Hailey also shares the joy (and reality) of raising their daughter Viva, whose big personality is already stealing the show, along with how their priorities are shifting toward more time at home. Plus, she dives into her love for chain stitching—bringing new life to old pieces through a hands-on craft that reflects her appreciation for authenticity and storytelling.
This episode is a heartfelt conversation about love, growth, creativity, and choosing to live with gratitude and passion every step of the way.
