Tough Draw Talks

Just one year removed from missing the National Finals Rodeo, Jacob has completely flipped the script. We dive into the lessons he learned from that disappointment, the mindset that's propelled him to the top of the world standings, life on the summer run, and what it takes to compete in one of rodeo's most physically demanding events. From his roots in Idaho to joining us remotely from th...

This week on Tough Draw Talks, we’re sitting down with TJ Gray—2X NFR Qualifier, 2025 NFR Average Winner, Top Gun Award Winner, and one of the most consistent riders in the game. After a breakout 2025 season where he won San Angelo, Clovis, Canby, and the Cactus Jack Xtreme Bulls, TJ rode over 51% of his bulls and finished #2 in the World. From Oregon roots to the bright lights of Vegas, TJ’s stor...

Team Cavender's and Tough Draw Sports' Athlete, Colee Cox joins the podcast to talk about her most recent wins, superstitions and all things Breakaway Roping! A rising star in the world of rodeo, she has already achieved so much and she's just about to start her Senior Year! Can't wait for everyone to hear! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cav...

On Episode 65; we’re sitting down with someone who’s not only helping shape the future of rodeo but is also a key force behind one of the most innovative platforms in the sport. Today, we’re joined by Courtney Morehead of Rodeo Now , and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on her journey, the app, and the future of rodeo community building. We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always...

On Episode 64 we sit down with Doug Champion, the founder of Champion Living Fitness, a fitness coach and performance expert who has made it his mission to help rodeo athletes reach their highest potential. He’s also the host of the Champion Living Podcast, where he shares insights into training, mindset, and living a better, healthier life—especially in the Western and rodeo world. We're exci...

With Episode 63 we are picking up the pace with a legendary NASCAR Driver and Carolina Cowboys' GM, Austin Dillon! With a Daytona 500 Championship highlighting an incredible career on the track, Austin is taking his success and making a major impact in the world of professional bull riding as well! We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for th...

Episode 62 brings us a cowboy from Down Unda' - Jacob Carige! He's a professional bull rider in his second season in the PRCA and he's off to a great start! Even before stepping onto US Soil at 17, he had already made a name for himself in his homeland with many accolades before making his way to the states to turn pro! We dive in about his story, the history of some Australian Greats...

Episode 61 brings us cowboy from The Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Minnesotan, Ethan Skogquist! With a young pro career that's been interrupted by unfortunate injuries, this cowboy keeps everything in perspective and brings an amazing amount of thought and wisdom to the sport of bull riding! Living by a mantra of, "There's no room for fear when your mind's full of faith," we can't wait for you to hear...

Episode 60 brings us the kickoff to 2025! With a New Year will come many new podcasts, starting off with Decatur's own, Chase Dougherty! Chase has been with Tough Draw Sports now for a couple years and since his last podcast has made a big change going back to rodeo in 2024! After a successful season and his new journey, we wanted to make sure we sat down with him to get the scoop! - Appreciat...

Episode 59 brings us one of our favorite return guests, Trey Holston! He is a 2X NFR Qualifier and was crowned the CINCH World’s Toughest Bull Riding Tour champion amongst other accolades this season before a setback during the summer run altered his plans. He has been keeping sharp and pouring into the next generation of rodeo athletes in his off time and we are thankful he made some time to sit...

Episode 58 brings us someone that Brad was introduced to a few years ago now and he truly thinks the world of him. It was actually 3 years ago this month we put him in the hot seat in this very same room at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum for the LANE documentary, and he’s here again with us today, Dr. Skip Ross. He’s well known around CFD as the arena doctor and well loved by the rodeo...

Episode 57 is LIVE for your listening! Weatherford, TX cowboy, Leighton Berry joined us in Colorado Spings for a special episode! The 3X NFR Qualifier in bareback riding talked everything from his journey over his first 6 years in the PRCA to his sponsorship with AgTruckTraders, who was a feature sponsor for this podcast. We also discussed his newly minted invite to The HONDO Rodeo as well as the...

Our second Team Cavender's Saddle Bronc Rider has achieved high accolades at the high school level and was well on his way to a solid start at the pro level before facing the most serious injury of his career to date. He has been rehabbing and working with the legendary Dale Brisby and we are pumped to have him on! We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sp...

Today we have a FIRST on the podcast…We’re sitting down with our very first saddle bronc rider; Team Cavender’s member, Cooper Lane. Cooper just turned 18 and is still wrapping up HS activities but has been rodeoing already and we’re looking forward to this! We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western s...

We sat down with the Winnie, TX Cowboy, Ethan Winckler. Ethan just turned 18 in March and has already found some success at the PRCA level and has been a member of Team Cavender’s since early in High School. He partnered with us at Tough Draw Sports when he was 17 and his career is on a fast track as he enters the PBR Teams Draft later this month. We are so excited to partner with Cavender's t...

I’m really excited about this guest. He’s been someone that always has been great to us and willing to be a part of a number of things we’ve been doing and finally have coordinated getting him on. 10X NFR and PBR World Finals bullfighter from OK, Cody Webster! Appreciate ya bein' along for the ride. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Da...

Next up is an Idaho cowboy that has achieved major success at the college level as well as last year in front of the yellow bucking chutes. He is coming off a hectic and crazy schedule this summer and we’re excited he’s making time to stop by; Tristen Hutchings. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our present...

With today's episode, we are keeping it in the family and sitting down with another Madsen brother, this one from the Oklahoma Freedom. Briggs Madsen. - Briggs has an inspiring story of perseverance and we are so honored for him to set down and share that with us. Buckle up for an inspiring one! - Appreciate ya bein' along for the ride! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic dow...

Next up, we’ve got a young cowboy with an old soul who is a heck of an all around cowboy, Kade Madsen. Kade has already proven that he is a force to be reckoned with and has his sites set on the biggest records the sport has to offer.  These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Frost...

Up first is the Florida cowboy and Tough Draw Sports athlete, Clayton Sellars. Clayton is a 3x NFR Qualifier and we know he’s hitting it hard in the PRCA to make his way back to those yellow bucking chutes again in December after some setbacks over the last year! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presen...

Our second guest here at the Hall of Fame is another Kansas cowboy, Lane Frost Brand Athlete and repeat customer, Trey Holston. Since the last time we sat down with Trey he has won a round at the NFR and also has maintained top 10 positioning throughout the year in the PRCA. He is looking forward to this year's NFR Open here in Colorado Springs, as well. Trey and I also have a big announcement...

Our guest on today's episode is a Kansas Cowboy that has had a great start to the year taking home the crown at this year’s Bull in the Ballpark and is hitting the trail hard during this summer run! He has a winner's mentality and already has been through a lot in his young career and currently is sitting in the top 30 in the world, Colton Byram. We are coming to you from the hallowed grou...

In episode 44, We have our first team roper guest on deck, Coleman Proctor. He is a 7x NFR qualifier, podcast host of The Toter Tales, and late college bloomer getting his degree at the young age of 37. - This is definitely the most I’ve gotten to laugh during a podcast and hope y’all enjoy! Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo!...

In episode 43, we have the distinct pleasure of welcoming our first Bareback rider, Tilden Hooper on the podcast! Tilden is a 9x NFR qualifier, a choctaw athlete, and with 3 kiddos under 3, he’s got plenty to keep him busy while he’s taking some time off this year with an injury!  Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo! We greatly...

In episode 42, we have the unique opportunity to sit down with an athlete that doesn’t call the dirt his arena, but is no stranger to hard work and what it takes to be great on and off the field…OU Legend, Multi time pro bowler and All pro; Super Bowl Champion Right Tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles; Lane Johnson. Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma...