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: Thursday, August 28, 2025
#205 Roundtable with Josh Frost, J.D. Struxness, and Dean Thompson
In this roundtable episode, we bring together three of rodeo's newest World Champions — Josh Frost, J.D. Struxness, and Dean Thompson. All first-time gold buckle winners in 2024, they sit down to share what it feels like to finally reach the top. From years of hard work and close calls to the moment it all came together, the champs open up about their journeys, the challenges they faced, and what it means to win that very first world title. A must-listen for fans who love grit, perseverance, and the thrill of chasing a dream.
Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025
#204 1985 & 2024 PRCA Team Roping Champions
In this special episode, the 2024 PRCA Team Roping World Champions turn the tables and step into the host's chair as they interview the 1985 PRCA Team Roping Champions. What unfolds is a fun, story-driven conversation filled with great questions, behind-the-scenes memories, and championship perspectives across generations. From swapping rodeo stories to comparing the sport then and now, this episode is a must-listen for team roping fans and anyone who loves authentic rodeo storytelling.
Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
#203 2025 Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller
In this inspiring episode, 2025 Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller shares her journey from her first pageant in South Dakota in 2019 to capturing rodeo's most prestigious crown. She takes listeners behind the scenes of competing for nine intense days during the NFR, the dedication and daily discipline it takes to be a rodeo queen, and the joy of wearing her favorite accessory—custom-designed chaps. Callie also opens up about her heartfelt platform, Faith Over Fear, and the personal story that inspired it, offering a powerful reminder of courage, commitment, and staying true to your values.
Posted: Friday, August 08, 2025
#202 Roundtable Shad Mayfield, Riley Webb, and Ryder Wright
In this driven roundtable episode, three multi-time world champions—2x Tie-Down Roping Champ Shad Mayfield, 2x Tie-Down Roping Champ Riley Webb, and 3x Saddle Bronc Riding Champ Ryder Wright—sit down for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to reach the top. They share the feeling of winning their first gold buckle, the pressure and preparation behind becoming a repeat champion, and how they stay hungry year after year. From daily routines and physical training to the mental toughness required to compete at the highest level, this episode offers an inside look at the mindset of rodeo's fiercest competitors.