Cowboys of the Osage

This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with NFR bull dogger, team roper, and 1972 World's Champion Steer Roper, Allen Keller. Joining the podcast is Allen's daugher, Shaleen, who tells a cool story of how she searched for and found her biological father (Allen). Listen in as Allen tells some great rodeo stories, talks about his time in the movies working with the likes of Clint Eastwood and Sa...

Cody and Jimbo sit down with PRCA steer wrestler, NFT tie down roper, and 1976 PRCA champion steer roper, Marvin Cantrell. Marvin was also a great horse trainer and trained and rode several AQHA champion calf horses. He also rode several champion cutting horses and was friends with the great Buster Welch. Listen in as Marvin tells some great sotries of his rodeo and horse training days.

What a great podcast this week, as Cody and Jimbo sit down with calf roping legend Glen Franklin. Glen was World's Champion Calf Roper in 1965, '67, and '68. He was 8-tim NFR qualifier, winning the average in 1967. Listen in as he talks about his rodeo days, winning big rodeos, match roping, and scary plane rides. Don't miss this one as they visit with one of the best of all time!

Listen this week as Cody and Jimbo visit with NFR calf roper Clay Tom Cooper. He talks about what it was like growing up as a member of the legendary Cooper family of New Mexico. Lots of stories about his and his brother Roy's days on the rodeo trail. You won't want to miss this one! New episodes released weekly on Thursdays! Like, share, and subscribe if you like our podcasts!#cowboysofth...

This week Cody and Jimbo sit down with legendary roper Arnold Felts. Arnold was crowned the World's Champion Steer Roper in 1981, and made an amazing 20 trips to the NFSR, and three appearances at the NFR in team roping! He also won the NFST average three times and holds the record for most consecutive go-round wins (6) at a National Finals. Truly, he is one of the great ropers of his time.

Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with miss Allie Mae Baker, also known as, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma. Allie is from right here in Osage County. Barnsdall, to be exact. Listen in as she tells us how she got her start and how she ended up Miss Rodeo Oklahoma!

This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with 1970 and 1975 NFSR Champion Steer Roper, Dewey Lee David. Dewey Lee talks about what it was like growing up as a boy in Wyoming and his early roping days. He aslo has some special stories about the help he got from the great Everett Shaw. If you like to hear the old stories from that era of steer roping, be sure to catch this one!

Cody and Hank sit down and visit with Osage County cowboy, Terry Postrach. Terry was the IPRA World's Champion calf roper in 1985, 1990, and then again in 1991.

Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with NFR veteran bullfighter and barrel man, Gary Parli. Gary worked the rodeo circuit an amazing 38 straight years! If you like old rodeo stories, especially about rodeo clowns, rank bulls, and the cowboys that tried to ride them, you won't want to miss this one!

Cody and Jimbo sit down with Osage County's own cowgirl, Becca Gagan.  2016 Women's Professional Rodeo Association Rookie of the Year Header, Women's Ranch Rodeo World Champion, and Art of the Cowgirl Ranch Rodeo champion.

We had such a great time with Rodney the first time around, we thought we'd have him back again! This time, Rodney talks about the notorious Dalton Gang! 

Cody and Jimbo sit down with Travis Graves, 14-time National Finalist and NFR Average winner in 2017. Travis is truly of the great healers of our time, proven with his career winnings approaching 2.5 million dollars.

One of the most accomplished bulldoggers of his generation, Byron Walker is part of a rare two-world championship household. He won his steer wrestling gold buckle in 1981 and his wife, Mary, was the barrel racing world champion in 2012.

Don Huddleston - Episode #76 Don Huddleston’s name rings across the steer wrestling world as one of the greats. The Talihina, Oklahoma cowboy was an eight time NFR qualifier. “I’ve had some good guys beat me at bull dogging, and I’ve beat some good ones,” Don says of his 37-year career. “It was a lot of fun either way.”

Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with Bobby Goodspeed, 12-time NFR qualifier and National Finals Average winner. Bobby also was a competitor at the first ever National Finals in 1959. You won't want to miss this one!  New episodes released on Thursdays!

Wilson Capron, a member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, grew up in far West Texas with a family background in ranching. In 1996, he began to apprentice under bit and spur maker Greg Darnall.  Wilson's unique designs also stem from the influence of his father. Today, Wilson lives in Christoval, Texas, with his wife Katy, and their daughters Macy and Emmy, where his interest in hors...

CHIP MERRITT - Episode #73 Chip Merritt is from one of Wyoming's most famous cowboy families. He is the grandson of World's Champion Steer Roper King Merritt. Chip grew up helping his dad, Hyde Merritt, produce the King Merritt Memorial Steer Roping, and the National Finals Steer Roping, when it was held in Laramie, Wyoming, from 1973 to 1983. New episodes released on Thursdays!

Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with the one and only, Bobby Harris.  Bobby always knew he was going to be a World Champion Roper. He started by becoming the youngest Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Steer Roping Rookie of the Year in 1978 at the age of 15. His first professional title would come four years later when he won the Mountain States Circuit Champion Team Roper. He would re...

Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with Troy Tillard. Troy, who comes from a long line of great cowboys, has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo many times, has had multiple PRCA Horse of the Year awards, and too many accomplishments to name.

Episode #70 Cody and Jimbo sit down with the 2022 World Champion Steer Roper, J Tom Fisher. Fresh off his win, J Tom tells all about how he got started roping, what it was like to win his first World title, and everything in between!  Love "Cowboys of the Osage Podcast"? Then be sure to like, comment or share our content! We appreciate your support! New episodes released on Thursdays.

Ahead of her first run at this year's National Finals Rodeo, Cody and Jimbo sit down for a visit with the THIRD RANKED BARREL RACER IN THE WORLD, Wenda Johnson! Before you watch her first run TONIGHT, Dec. 1st , live on the Cowboy Channel, be sure to listen to this podcast, where she takes us behind the scenes to find out what it's like preparing for the NFR, and what it took to get her there!

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COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST Episode #69 PABLO LOZANO - Born in Buenos Aires, Lozano’s family tradition tied him into the cattle heritage of Argentina. Started studying rawhide braiding at the age of 15 with his mentor, the late Don Luis Alberto Flores. In 2004, Lozano was invited to participate in a rawhide braiding seminar sponsored by the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) and the Natio...

Bob Scott Episode #68 Bob Scott is one of the most interesting folks we've talked to so far! From making saddles for the likes of Elvis and Merle Haggard, to dealing baccarat at Ceasar's Palace, to piloting the likes of the Grateful Dead, Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby, to also being an accomplished Steer and Team Roper, you won't want to miss Bob's stories! New episodes released every Thursday!

Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Cody Garnett Episode #67 It's about time we learn a little more about our co-host, Cody Garnett. Jimbo and guest-host Charlie Kaupke find out how and where Cody got his start in life, in rodeo, and in business. New episodes released every Thursday!