Beyond the Chutes

Sam and I catch up and continue our discussion of rodeo / bull riding terms. We discuss bull riding equipment, the rules of the event and how the livestock draw works. We also talk about some upcoming New York State and Pennsylvania rodeos. We hope that you enjoy! We are now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! #rodeo #cowboy #cowboyboots #cowgirl #cowgirlstyle #westernstyle #westernfashion #horse #hors...

Sam and I catch up and discuss some rodeo / bull riding terms. We are excited that we get to explain some of the lingo, language, rules and terms of rodeo. This is part one. More to come. We hope that you enjoy! Miracle Activation Center (resiliency training): https://www.miracleactivationcenter.com/ New York Rodeo Museum Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159615314694489

Join us for an exhilarating episode as we sit down with Skeet, a passionate Barrel Racer from upstate New York, for a lively conversation about her rodeo journey. Skeet shares colorful stories of her upbringing in upstate New York and her unexpected start in the world of rodeo, leading to memorable experiences with her beloved horses—Happy Feet, Blue Boy, Spinner the Winner, Scud Missile, and Reno...

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Marcus Mast, a talented bull rider fresh off the PBR World Finals in Ft. Worth, to delve into the mental aspects of bull riding and his unique journey in the sport. Marcus shares his experiences of growing up Amish and how it has shaped his approach to bull riding, offering fascinating insights into the intersection of tradition and modernity i...

Join us for another exciting episode as we continue our conversation with Sam Swearingen, delving deeper into his remarkable rodeo journey. Sam shares thrilling tales of tying the Saddle Bronc Riding arena record at the IFR (International Finals Rodeo), clinching two North American Rodeo Commission World Championships, and embarking on rodeo team travels to Italy and Australia. Listen as he remini...

Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Sam Swearingen in Taylorsville, Kentucky, for an intimate discussion on his rodeo journey. Sam shares candid stories of his humble beginnings in rodeo, from winning the Little Britches Typical Cowboy award in Colorado to rodeo winters in Florida. Listen as he recounts the highs and lows of his adventures, including the unforgettable tale of los...

Join us for an exhilarating episode as Mike shares the thrilling tale of his ride on Yak-bull crosses at a professional rodeo in Canada. Listen as he recounts the adrenaline-fueled moments of facing these unique bovine athletes and the challenges they presented in the arena. Don't miss this captivating story of crossing boundaries and testing limits in the world of rodeo. #rodeo #cowboy #cowboyboo...

Braidy Randolph has a great PBR Finals! We review Rounds 7 and 8 – The Championship Round. We review the PBR Finals – and discuss the Finals winner. We discuss the resulting year end Championship points race and the 2023 Champion. We review Sam’s predictions, his bull and rider pairings and his rider vs rider matchups. We hope that you enjoy! We are now on Apple Podcasts!

Braidy Randolph is a Contender! We review the leaderboard after the Round 6 Rides and we discuss the two upcoming rounds on Sunday. Sam makes his predictions, and we calculate the numbers to see the various ways that this championship could be settled. We hope that you enjoy!

We review the leaderboard after five rounds of competition. We discuss our head-to-head matchups, the chute clock inconsistencies, the importance of helmets and why you don’t “look out”. Sam makes some predictions for Saturday’s Round 6.

We review the leaderboard after the first four rounds of competition. Sam makes some predictions for Thursday’s Round 4.

We review the leaderboard after the first weekend, the first 3 rounds. Sam makes some predictions for Thursday’s Round 4, we discuss the draft, high school rodeo and riding for the brand. We hope that you enjoy!

Join us for another thrilling episode as we continue our conversations with the pioneers who shaped New York State Rodeo History. In this installment, we delve into the fascinating story of Mike's legendary ride on Buffalo Bill the Bounty Bull, a moment that etched itself into the annals of rodeo lore. Discover how a single picture posted on the New York State Rodeo Museum Facebook Group led to a...

Join hosts Sam and Doug for a thought-provoking episode as they dive into the mental aspects of bull riding, professional rodeo competition, wrestling, and auto racing. Drawing from their experiences and observations, Sam and Doug explore the unique challenges and strategies involved in mastering these demanding sports. Listen as they discuss the importance of mental toughness, focus, and resilien...

We review Friday night's round 1 and make predictions for round 2.

Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Betty Johnson from Savannah, NY, the driving force behind the creation of the New York State Rodeo Museum Facebook Page and the Empire Barrel Racing Association. Betty shares her inspiring journey of preserving rodeo heritage and promoting the sport in upstate New York. From her vision of establishing a physical Rodeo Museum to her involvement in c...

Sam and I discuss the upcoming World Finals, discuss some key matchups, discuss the Bull World Champion Standings, the new points system and a points scenario. Sam makes several predictions and catches us up on the family. Which includes " where's Colton and what's he doing. We hope that you enjoy.

Sam and Doug discuss the PBR Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus Christi, follow up on Sam's Saturday predictions, discuss the Unleash the Beast Finals in Ft Worth and Sam makes his predictions for that event.

Doug and Sam Swearingen discusses the first round of competition and Sam makes some predications.