Blazing Trails

Sierra Zowada is from Sheridan Wyoming. She moved to Texas and competed in rodeo for Tarleton State University in Stephenville Texas. After college she moved to Austin and became a yoga instructor. Now she is back home in Sheridan and is working as an accountant for Weatherby Inc. On the podcast we talk about how Sierra got into yoga and why she moved to Austin. We also discuss how she was borderl...

Rick Hutton lives in Bozeman Montana and is one of the most genuine guys I've ever met and is the true definition of salt of the earth! Rick is an avid outdoorsman who spends his free time hunting and fishing. And when he is not doing those activities he is taking pictures of people doing those things. After high school Rick served in the United States Marine Corps, then when he got out he got a j...

Kelsey Johnson lives in Bozeman Montana and is an artist, professional agriculturalist, and outdoors enthusiast. On the podcast we start out with a mad minute of rapid fire questions. Then we talk about her day job and then transition into how and why she moved out west. Then we dive deep into her art work and the process she goes through in creating these amazing pieces of art! Then to wrap it up...

Bert Kuntz is the owner of Bison Union located in Sheridan Wyoming. Bert served as a Green Beret in the Special Forces as a Medic. After the Army he worked on a ranch in Texas. Now he calls Wyoming home and owns and operates Bison Union coffee shop. On the podcast we talk a lot about his philosophy on life and a lot more. Bert is an All American, AMERICAN! I hope you guys enjoy the show! You can f...

Luke Pulscher is from Hot Springs South Dakota and has won 5 Arm Wrestling National Titles in the last three years!!! He works a normal nine to five job has a wife and three kids and trains for Arm Wrestling full time as well. On the podcast we talk about how he got into Arm Wrestling. Also we talk about how he trains both mentally and physically. What advice he would give and much much more! I re...

Randy Britton is a rodeo pickup man for the Cervi Rodeo Company. I had the chance to sit down with Randy in Clovis New Mexico and we talked about how he got into rodeo, why he chose to be a pickup man and what it takes to do that job. He also gave some great advice. I hope you enjoy everyone. Also please check out the Blazing Trails Facebook and Instagram page. And also please write a comment and...

Larry Sandvick lives in Kaycee Wyoming and has been to the NFR 12X in the Bareback Riding event. He is also the owner of Wild Man Riggins. On the podcast we talk about his rodeo career and his philosophy on riding bucking horses. We also talk about his business making bareback riggins and why he is so passionate about rodeo! I had a great conversation with Larry. I hope you guys enjoy it! You can...

Tom Balding lives in Sheridan Wyoming and is the owner of Tom Balding Bits and Spurs. On the podcast we talk about how Tom grew up in California and worked as a welder. Then in his mid-twenties he watched the movie "Black Stallion" which inspired him to move out west. We talked about the move and how he got into making bits and spurs and starting the business. I hope you enjoy the podcast! You can...

Justin Lemke is a rancher, coyote hunter and fur buyer from Broadus Montana. On the podcast we talk about how Justin got into hunting coyotes and all the ins and outs of hunting them and why they are so hard to hunt. Then we talk about how and why he started fur buying and we even talk a little trapping. And finally we talked some elk hunting to top it off. You can follow Justin Lemke on: Instagra...

Jory Zurcher grew up in Mitchell Nebraska but now lives in Buffalo Wyoming. Jory is one of the most humble people I've ever met and is the salt of the earth. He is also a man of many talents, he is a cowboy and trains calf roping horses, he is an artist and an art teacher, he plays the drums and guitar and he also does leather work just to name a few. I had a great time talking with Jory and I hop...

Tom Ringley is from Sheridan Wyoming. He was an Officer in the Air Force for 27 years. After his military career he moved back to Sheridan and became the Fair Grounds Manager then soon got involved with the rodeo and eventually was on the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Board. Now Tom is serving his 3rd term as Sheridan County Commissioner. On the podcast Tom and I talk about his book called "Rodeo Time in She...

Bruce Ford is a 5X World Champion Bareback Rider & 19X NFR Qualifier from Greeley Colorado. On the podcast we talk about how he got into rodeo and what it was like traveling up and down the road. We discussed riding against Chris LeDoux, his movie Colorado Cowboy and his fight with diabetes. And to top it off Bruce talks about his love for the sport and what he has planned for his future. I hope y...

Tilden Hooper is from Carthage Texas and has been to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas 5 times. On the podcast we talk about how he got into Bareback riding, his experiences at the College Finals, his neck injury and much more. I hope y'all enjoy this episode. Follow Tilden on: Instagram: @mrho0per Facebook: Tilden Hooper Keep Blazing Trails and Telling Tales!!!

Steve Knowles is from Kissimmee Florida and has been a full time Pro Official of the PRCA for 19 years. We sat down in Houston Texas at Rodeo Houston and we talked about how he got into rodeo, how he became a PRCA Judge and all that his job entails. I hope you enjoy the podcast. Keep Blazing Trails and Telling Tales!!!

Stuart Pierson is from Cheyenne Wyoming and is the President of Get Western Productions, Audio, Video and Live Events. Stu has over 30 years of experience working with Rodeos, the PBR and IRL to provide video support. On the podcast I sat down with Stu in San Antonio Texas and we talked about his job at the rodeo as the Video Director. We also talked about how he got into covering rodeos, travel,...

TJ Stender was born and raised in Sheridan Wyoming. On the podcast we talk about wildland firefighting, fly fishing, building log furniture and TJ getting his pilots license. TJ is the kind of guy that is always learning, always doing. He is up before the sun comes up and is still going long after it goes down. I have never meet anyone so hardworking with so much energy, that will take the time an...

Tony Larsen grew up in Decker Montana but has always called Sheridan Wyoming home. He qualified two times to the Mountain States Circuit Finals and two times to the Montana Circuit Finals in the Steer Wrestling. Also Tony Finished in the Top 3 at "The Daddy Of EM All" in Cheyenne Wyoming at Cheyenne Frontier Days. On the podcast we talk about growing up on a ranch, wrestling, the Army, rodeo, hunt...

Marvin Garrett is from Belle Fourche, South Dakota and is a 4X World Champion Bareback Rider. On the podcast we take about how he got into the sport of rodeo and how his high school wrestling career helped him prepare for the sport of rodeo. Also we talked about his strong faith in the Lord, his marriage to his high school sweetheart Lisa and his mindset in and out of the arena. I hope y'all enjoy...

Taya Kyle is an American author, political commentator, military veteran's family activist, mother and widow of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. On the podcast we discuss her childhood, the movie American Sniper, long distance relationships and her strong faith. I hope you enjoy the podcast! You can follow Taya on: Instagram: @tayakyle Facebook: Taya Kyle Twitter: @TayaKyle YouTube: Taya Kyle Books: Ameri...

Greg Stube served 23 years in the Army and also served as a Special Forces Green Beret. On the podcast we talk about his service, his mindset, the movie 12 Strong and his book "Conquer Anything" A Green Beret's Guide to Building your A-Team. I hope y'all enjoy the podcast! Follow Greg Stube on: YouTube: Greg Stube Book: "Conquer Anything" A Green Beret's Guide to Building your A-Team Keep Blazing...

Zach DeWitt is from Moorcroft Wyoming but now lives in Sheridan Wyoming. Zach owns his own business called DeWitt Builders. When Zach isn't building houses he is in the mountains hunting. On the podcast we talk about his business, his 2018 Wyoming Moose hunt, hunting mindset and much more. I hope y'all enjoy. You can follow Zach on: Instagram: @zacharydeandewitt Facebook: Zach DeWitt YouTube: Pred...

Ty MacCarty grew up on a ranch in northern Wyoming where he spent a lot of his time horse back. The ranch taught him the meaning of a hard days work along with many more life lessons but when he wasn't at the ranch he was playing Polo with his father. On the podcast we talk about the sport of Polo and Ty's Polo career, his film business Horseplay Productions and we talk a little bit about life. Yo...

Mila Stender lives in Sheridan Wyoming and is a teacher at Bighorn High School. Mila is one of a kind, aside from being an amazing college athlete Mila changes the lives of students every year at the high school level. When Mila isn't teaching or spending time with her family she immerses herself in nature. Everything from hiking, fishing, hunting she is always down for an adventure. On the podcas...

Lukas Poloncic is from Gillette Wyoming and is a 3X State Champion Wrestler and is now going in to his Senior year at Augustana University. We talk about college wrestling, family, books and mindset. Also we discuss Functional Patterns training and what he is doing with it and what he plans to do with it in the future. I hope y'all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. You can follow Lukas on: Inst...

Justin "Bonesaw" Ellis lives in Laramie Wyoming with his wife Rachel and daughter Rorie. Justin is the kinda guy that once he puts his mind to it he gets it done. He rode bulls back in college and he also rode Professionally now he is working on becoming a Pick-up man. When Justin is not spending time with his family or working he gets himself ready for September to chase bugling bull elk! On the...