Charly Crawford Podcast

I sat down with Frank Thompson and we covered a little bit of everything—from his road to winning a world title to becoming the arena director at Cheyenne Frontier Days. We talked rodeo, horses, the mental side of competing, and some great stories about the legends that helped shape the sport. Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edg...

Raen Lavell stopped by to talk about his documentary Outride the Devil and the stories that make rodeo what it is. We got into the history, the people, and why keeping the Western way of life authentic still matters today.   Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com .  Secure your spot at my upcoming Begginers...

Nick Dowers from Dyers, Nevada is a  NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® Champion, Derby Champion, Hackamore Classic Champion, Million Dollar Rider, and three time Road To The Horse Champion. I sat down with Nick and talked about everything from getting started with horses to becoming one of the top trainers in the industry. We got into his approach to training, the mental side of competing, and the incre...

Its always an honor when I get to sit down with one of the legends of the sport of Team Roping and this one is no different, we’ve all heard the legends of “The Dude” and I can say he is still the king of cool, It was my pleasure to chat with the one and oly HP Evetts. HP shares his legendary rodeo career, experiences in Hollywood, and stories from the golden era of rodeo and entertainment. This e...

It was great to have one of the guys that is in the elite class of ropers to make the NFR heading and heeling on the podcast this week. Clint Summers has been in the conversation for a world title ever since he picked up a head rope and it was great to get to talk horses, ropes, how a great team is formed, and  what it was like coming from Florida and what he learned from the legendary ropers who...

This episode is one for the books. Three-time World Champion Heeler, Jade Corkill, shares all about how he got to where he is today, from personal and career struggles to heart-warming family stories, and much more. He holds nothing back and shows how God has done a 180 in his life. This episode is rated R for REAL, I am incredibly proud of this guy and honored to give him a platform to say what h...

Join me as we dive into the legendary career of John Miller, a rodeo icon and pioneer in team roping. Discover stories from the golden era of rodeo, insights into horse selection, the evolution of the sport, and the cowboy culture that shaped a generation. Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com .  This episo...

I sat down with two of the best up and coming team ropers in the game, Tyler Tryan and Nicky Northcott. We talked about what their first experiences out on the rodeo trail and how it has prepared them for this up and coming year where they have their sights set on qualifiing for their first NFR. They both come from legendary bloodlines with world champions on both sides, so the may seem like rooki...

This week, I sit down with Clint Sides, the Rodeo Operations and Arena Manager for the Music City Rodeo in Nashville, TN. Clint shares the vision behind bringing rodeo to Music City, the logistics of launching a major event, and how the sport is evolving through entertainment, sponsorships, and fan engagement. We also dive into the future of growing rodeo east of the Mississippi and what it takes...

I sat down with rodeo legend Jerold Camarillo to dig into the rich history of team roping—tracing its roots back to California and following its rise into the heart of modern rodeo. Jerold made the National Finals Rodeo an incredible 17 times and was crowned a world champion in 1969, and he brings that experience to life with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. From the evolution of roping techn...

Travis Browne is a retired UFC Fighter who has now found a new passion in life, team roping. It was awesome to get the full story on how he got started and what his plans are going forward from new horses, to mental game, and lots more. His love of our sport is inspiring and shows it’s never to late to try something new. A big thanks to Travis for taking the time to come sit and chat, and thanks t...

World Champion Heeler Jhett Johnson shares his journey through rodeo, team roping, and ranching, highlighting the evolution of the sport, key techniques, and memorable stories from his career and friendships. He also shares his remarkable rodeo journey, from humble beginnings to winning the world at age 40. He discusses the importance of perseverance, the evolution of rodeo, and the deep bonds wit...

Rich Skelton dominated the sport of team roping from the mid 1990’s to the early 2000’s winning 8 consecutive World Titles as a heeler. Hailing from Electra, Texas, Rich along with his partner Speed Williams ushered in a new era of team roping, that wasn’t just fast, it was consistent. His list of wins at major jackpots and rodeos goes on for pages, and I enjoyed having him on the podcast to talk...

I got to catch up with Korbin and Cooper fresh off a huge win at Rodeo Houston, that moved them all the way to number 1 in the world standings. We talk about what a win like that does for their young careers, potentially setting them up tpo qualify for their first NFR, along with other hot topics in the team roping world like partner changes and the crossfire rule. I couldn’t be happier for these...

My guest this week needs no introduction, his nickname says it all “Champ”. When anyone talks about the Mount Rushmore of Heelers alot of names get tossed around but one that is never left out is Clay O’Brien Cooper. With seven World Titles and a major win list that goes on for pages, few have done it better and none have done it as humble as this man, and I am honored to have him on the podcast t...

Allen is a three time World Champion Heeler, a world renowned team roping instructor, and above all a man of faith. It was fun having Big Al on the podcast talking about all three of those things with some great stories and life lessons from the rodeo trail sprinkled in! This episode is brought to you by Ryan Studdard with Oak & Ash Realty. Ryan and his team provide first-class service and bri...

This week I have another legend of team roping on the podcast, Walt Woodard. The stories and the wealth of knowlegde of life and team roping this guy has is second to none. Walt has trancended time with his roping, at 70 years old now still competeing with the best in the game. This was a bucket list guest of mine and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.  This episode is brought to you by Rya...

In this episode, I sat down with rodeo legend Bobby 'Big Money' Harris to talk about the story behind his nickname, his journey to a world title, and the mindset it took to get there. We dug into the influence of his dad’s tough love, the discipline and structure that shaped his career, and how those lessons still apply to competitors today. Hearing how he built his edge in and out of the...

To donate to the Rope Like A Girl Foundation in honor of Oaklynn Domer click the link! https://bit.ly/RLAG-CharlyCrawfordPodcast Happy to have World Champion Heeler, Timed Event Champion, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Member Mike Beers on the podcast this week. Take a ride with Mike from humble beginnings in Rufus, Oregon to being one of the most decorated team ropers to ever swing a rope.  This episode...

In this episode, I sit down with Ross and we dive into what makes the rodeo community so special—the grit, the camaraderie, and the constant pursuit of getting better. We talk about building new teams, dialing in timing and setups in the arena, and what it really takes to compete at a high level. Ross shares his journey to the NFR, the financial and emotional sacrifices along the way, and how step...

Glad to have the 3x World Champion Wesley Thorp back on the podcast. We break down why the big winter jackpots have been so tough, what issues he feels are the most common in ropers that he has seen through his new online coaching platform (World Championship Coaching), and how he’s preparing for the ultimate physical and mental test coming up in March the Cinch Timed Event Championship. I’m alway...

Today I sat down with Alfalfa Feddersen , and we spent most of our time digging into the real nuts and bolts of hazing and bulldogging at the highest level . He talked about what it’s actually like hazing at the NFR, working with different horses, and how much preparation and feel goes into making those runs work. We also got into his background in steer wrestling, the influence of his family, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Rhen Richard and we get into the weeds on roping, horsemanship, and what it actually takes to stay competitive while balancing family life. We talk about the transition from heeling to heading, how roping techniques have evolved over the years, and the mental shifts that separate guys who last from guys who burn out. We dig into horse selection, breeding, and manag...

John W. Jones Jr. is another legend in the rodeo world. He qualified for the NFR in the steer wrestling 10 times, won the world title 3 times (1984,1988,1989), along with one average title in 1988, and to boot qualified for the NFR in the calf roping twice. Not know for being the biggest guy on the day sheet, John W. was a trendsetter in mastering the technique of steer wrestling and not just rely...

I sat down with steer wrestling legend Ote Berry for a conversation that covers a lifetime in rodeo. We talked about where it all started on a South Dakota ranch, the work and mindset it took to win four world titles, and the ups and downs that come with staying in the game at the highest level. Ote also shared what it meant to make it back to The American and why helping the next generation of bu...