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 and Brilynn Bentley, NFR Extra delivers in-depth conversations with Wrangler NFR contestants, as well as additional special guests.
Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
#224 2025 PRCA Champion Team Roper Header Andrew Ward
2025 Team Roping World Champion Andrew Ward joins NFR Extra to share the journey that led to his first gold buckle. From learning the sport alongside his brother to finding championship chemistry with partner Jake Long, Andrew reflects on the importance of trust, confidence, and the mental game that separates good teams from great ones.
He takes listeners behind the scenes of the Wrangler NFR, recounting the emotional highs and lows of championship week—including the unforgettable moment he discovered he had won the World Championship. Andrew also shares why family, faith, and a genuine passion for the sport continue to guide his career. Honest, humble, and full of perspective, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of rodeo's newest World Champions.
Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2026
#223 2025 PRCA Champion Team Roper Heeler Jake Long
2025 Team Roping World Champion Jake Long joins NFR Extra for an honest conversation about the journey to his first gold buckle. Jake shares how experience, family, and a new perspective have changed the way he approaches competition, from choosing the right partner and trusting his horses to finding the balance between practice and staying fresh throughout the season.
He also takes listeners behind the scenes of the Wrangler NFR, explaining the strategy behind competing for a world title and sharing the emotional story of the moment he officially became a World Champion. Filled with insight, humility, and a few unforgettable stories, including the legend of his lucky tie-dye shirt, this episode is a candid look at what it takes to finally reach the top after years of chasing the dream.
Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2026
#222 2025 PRCA Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Statler Wright
2025 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Statler Wright joins NFR Extra for a candid conversation about the little moments that added up to his first gold buckle. From last-minute rodeo entries and competing just days after becoming a dad to winning the world title by the narrowest of margins, Statler shares the stories that shaped his championship season.
He also opens up about life inside the legendary Wright family, balancing rodeo with his growing family, and why the year after winning a gold buckle may be more challenging than he ever expected. Filled with family stories, laughs, and an honest look at the highs and humbling moments of rodeo, this episode shows a different side of one of the sport's newest World Champions.
Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2026
#221 2025 PRCA Champion Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner
2025 World Champion Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner joins NFR Extra for an honest, entertaining, and insightful conversation about his journey to the top of rodeo. Rocker reflects on turning pro at 18, the lessons he learned from early setbacks, and how a different mindset helped him capture his first gold buckle in 2025. He shares stories from the pressure-packed final rounds in Las Vegas, his unforgettable trip to the White House, and the influence of a legendary rodeo family that pushed him to work harder, not shy away from expectations.
From discussing confidence, competition, and the pursuit of greatness to laughing about family stories and life on the road, Rocker gives listeners a candid look at the person behind the world title. This episode is packed with humor, motivation, and the mindset of a champion who believes that winners find a way to win, no matter the challenge.