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Ep. 97 - Round 4 Recap, National Finals Rodeo 2021
That Western Life
12/06/21 • 42 min
Rounds 1 through 4 didn’t disappoint for the National Finals Rodeo and we not only crowned a new Miss Rodeo America after an unprecedented two-year reign of the state titleholders, but the bareback, steer wrestling, and bull riding races are REALLY heating up.
Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLIfe.com/podcast/episode97.
06/15/21 • 55 min
Our very fist guest from the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 collaboration is none other than Natalie McFarland, someone that our That Western Life team works closely with every week through Western Insights Media. The owner of McFarland Productions, Natalie lives in the great state of Oregon, where her passion for promoting agriculture is second to none! Join us as we dive deep into the creation of McFarland Productions, the challenges of entrepreneurship, managing a team, and the artistic talents of Natalie herself!
Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode78.
You can learn more about today's presenting sponsor, COWGIRL Magazine, at https://www.CowgirlMagazine.com.
You can follow today's host, Katie Schrock, at https://www.instagram.com/ktschr0ck.
You can learn more about today's guest at https://www.mcfarlandproductions.com.
Ep. 33 - NFR Round 10 Recap
That Western Life
12/17/19 • 40 min
**NATIONAL FINALS RODEO ROUND 10 RECAP** The dust has settled and the gold has been collected - Gold Buckles that is! We talk about the world title champions, how you fared on our Round 10 Quiz Recap, as well as an update on the injury list that we are familiar with. Co-hosts Rachel Owens-Sarno, Katie Schrock and JJ Harrison have come out in full force to talk about the MGM Gold Buckle Zone and the biggest stories of the finals! Read more at thatwesternlife.com/podcast.
Ep. 27 - NFR Round 4 Recap
That Western Life
12/10/19 • 23 min
**NATIONAL FINALS RODEO ROUND 4 RECAP*** It was Round 4 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and things got a little western! Join us as we chat about maximum time requirements, how our podcast guests are faring, the history of the NFR in Las Vegas, and then our event recaps. First time NFR qualifier Nellie Miller has been the most consistent for 2019, making the her the maybe Cinderella story of 2019 and the fans are here for it! Also a Cinderella story? Tie down rookies Shad Mayfield and Haven Meged, as well as first time NFR Qualifier Taylor Santos.
04/07/23 • 47 min
To sit down with the iconic brand of Wrangler has been on our podcast bucket list for quite some time and we were fortunate enough to have the Vice President and General Manager of Wrangler Western Wear, Allen Montgomery, on the podcast for a unique insight into rodeo’s largest apparel brand.
Not only do we discuss the history of Wrangler, who they build their products after, but also their upcoming trends with Yellowstone and Coconut Cowboys. Additionally, we talk to them about the marketing behind the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and what that week is like for them as a team to prepare for the biggest stage in the western world.
Don't forget to use code word "coconut" - all lowercase - on our official shownotes page HERE to get entered to win a FREE pair of Wrangler Jeans!
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Today's podcast is hosted by Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno; podcast research by Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno; podcast produced by Emilee Cole & Katie Schrock.
Ep. 39 - Jeff Medders of Geronimo Productions
That Western Life
02/12/20 • 54 min
A Tulsa, Oklahoma, native, Jeff Medders may be most recognized by his unique western voice. Through his company, Geronimo Productions, he has brought to life the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at home for any one that is unable to attend the ten rounds of rodeo action in Las Vegas, Nevada. Working with the likes of Butch Knowles, Kadee Coffman, Luke Branquinho, Tuf Hedeman, Larry Mahan, and many other legends - it’s no wonder that his show Bullseye, feature on CBS Sports Network, is such a success! As a behind the scenes look at cowboy lifestyle and its unique history, hosts Katie and Rachel chat all things That Western Life in Episode 39!
04/05/23 • 96 min
EXCLUSIVE
As JR Robles entered Round 3 of Road to the Horse, the first time competitor wasn't showing any nerves. In fact, cool as a cucumber (on the outside), JR was sitting undefeated in any round he had competed in in the horse starting competition after winning every round and the Wild Card Competition months previously in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as the two rounds leading up to the finale at the Road to the Horse.
That was all about to change in the craziest way possible. Listen to the exclusive podcast interview with JR on what happened next in Kentucky and how that moment has changed his life in more ways than one!
In an amazing opportunity for the That Western Life podcast, we got the chance to sit down with our friend Jona "JR" Robles, a horse trainer out of Oregon, for a full-encompassed podcast interview about his unprecedented time competing in Kentucky at the Road to the Horse. After maintaining a strong lead, JR made the easy decision to place the horse first, stepping out of the competition and giving up $75,000 and one of the most elite titles in the world of horse trainers and clinicians.
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Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor
That Western Life
06/07/23 • 48 min
Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor is on the hunt for his first National Finals Rodeo - no small feat for a first year professional rodeo cowboy! The 21 year-old Casper, Wyoming, native had a stellar permit year in 2022, and is one of the great young guns that the That Western Life podcast team is following through the 2023 season.
Currently sitting #2 in the Resistol Rookie Standings, Q dives into his upbringing, his rodeo strategy, and his hobbies/interests out side of the rodeo arena.
If you find this podcast episode interesting, you'll want to check out our podcast with TWL podcast co-host and PRCA Saddle Bronc Rider Joe Harper and PRCA Steer Wrestler Cody Cabral as they chat in episode 108 with host Katie Schrock regarding how a cowboy qualifies for the National Finals Rodeo. Listen HERE.
Read more at www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode122.
01/17/24 • 82 min
It's time for the start of Season 6 of the That Western Life podcast and we are excited to bring back your co-hosts Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno. Season 6 will also include co-hosts Saddle Bronc Rider Joe Harper & Western Historian Katie Surritt.
In this episode:
- Breakdown of the State of the PRCA Address by CEO Tom Glause
- Number of members, permits, rookies, rodeos, performances and payouts
- July 2023 Ransomware attack on the PRCA
- 54% growth in PRCA Sponsorship
- New Secretary System
- Rookie Round Up + Rookie Media Training
- PRCA Media Awards
- Animal Welfare Update
- Reno Rodeo Sponsorship Camp
- UNLV Campus Shooting & Subsequent NFR & LVE Impacts
- 2023 NFR
- 2023 World Champions
- NFR Moments: Austrailian Rodeo Romeo Ky Hamilton
- NFR Fan Experience & Impacts of Las Vegas' Formula 1 Race
- 2024 Predictions
- Breakaway Roping
- WPRA vs. Rodeo Committees
- The peak of "Country is Cool"
- Teton Ridge "takes over the world"
- Season 6:
- Educational Pieces
- Upcoming Guests
- Historical Deep Dives
Past That Western Life podcasts referenced in this episode for further information:
- Understanding What It Takes To Qualify for the NFR
- Jeff Medders & Putting Cowboys on Prime TV
- Former PRCA Animal Welfare Director Cindy Schonholtz
- Rodeo Photography with Matt Cohen
This podcast episode is hosted by:
This podcast is produced by Emilee Cole of Western Insights Media. Shownotes written by Katie Schrock of Western Insights Media.
Interested in having a topic explored? Shoot us or one of our co-hosts a direct message on any social media platform! We'd love to hear from you! You can reach That Western Life on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram!
01/31/24 • 116 min
Welcome to Part I of our Western History deep dives with our resident That Western Life historian Katie Surritt and co-host Katie Schrock. Make sure to tune in bi-monthly for all things western lifestyle on the That Western Life Podcast.
Summary: Starting with the first arrival of cattle to the Hawaiian Islands, the That Western Life team take a deep dive into the history of the Paniolo and the Hawaiian ranching and rodeo culture. From feral, dangerous cattle, to their own style of shipping and being crowned the 1908 World Champion Steer Ropers, Paniolos have changed many of how we see America. Rodeo did that.
In this episode:
- Hawaii's Introdcution to cattle and horses
- The first calf born on the island was recorded to have been fed fish (don't worry, the British were equally as horrified)
- A kapu or Royal Edict was put on the cattle to protect harm or death from befalling them and were called the "King's Cattle"
- Within 10 years, 20,000 head of feral cattle, the ancestors of the same breed of black coated longhorns set against grizzley bears in Alta, California, for sport were running feral killing people, ruining homes, and destroying agricluture.
- Bullock Hunters brought to the islands to control the populations
- King Kamehameha III employs vaqueros to teach the native Hawaiians how to use horses and to manage the cattle.
- Hawaiian horsemen and cattlemen name themselves "paniolo"
- Paniolos create their own cowboy culture
- Including equipement, tack and their own breed of shipping and tail horses
- A unique situation, the paniolos had to drag cattle into the ocean to be handed off to boats that would take the cattle to the ships waiting out at sea
- Make sure you listen to find out about how the sharks played into this portion!
- From Island Cowboys to Cheyenne Frontiers Day Rodeo Competitors
- How three paniolos changed history competing for world titles
- Rodeo today
- Their own unique events such as wahine wahine mugging
- How you can watch
Past That Western Life podcasts referenced in this episode for further information:
- Hawaiian Cowboy Cody Cabral
- Coastal Cowboy & Wrangler
- Rebranding the American Cow Boy
- Our previous history podcast deep dive about African American cowboys.
This podcast episode is hosted by:
This podcast is produced by Emilee Cole of Western Insights Media. Shownotes written by Katie Schrock of Western Insights Media.
Interested in having a topic explored? Shoot us or one of our co-hosts a direct message on any social media platform! We'd love to hear from you! You can reach That Western Life on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram!
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FAQ
How many episodes does That Western Life have?
That Western Life currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does That Western Life cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Podcasts, Farming, Sports and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on That Western Life?
The episode title 'Ep. 124 - Welcome to Season 6: A recap of the 2023 season and a preview of 2024' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on That Western Life?
The average episode length on That Western Life is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of That Western Life released?
Episodes of That Western Life are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of That Western Life?
The first episode of That Western Life was released on Dec 9, 2019.
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