LEARFIELD College Rodeo Podcast with Shelby Rasmussen

Roger Hanagriff is the head coach of the newly crowned National Champion Texas A&M Rodeo Team. He joins Shelby to talk about the recent national team and individual titles, the role the team culture played, the recent growth the program has experienced, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Executive Director of the Western Sports Foundation, Mai-Brit Harvey, joins Shelby for an in-depth overview of the organization, its mission, and the services provided. Harvey also discusses the challenges rodeo athletes face, the shift to focus on mental health, the resources available for college rodeo programs, the upcoming Coaches Summit, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Holoakea Husen is the Director of Marketing and Game Operations for the Montana State University Bobcats and joins Shelby for the 30th episode of the Learfield College Rodeo Podcast. Husen discusses his role and time at Montana State, being a part of a championship football season, what goes into a record-breaking Montana State Spring Rodeo, and his vision for the future. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Get an inside look at one of the most exciting new events in college rodeo. In this episode, Flint and Shelby Rasmussen break down the launch of the Collegiate All-Star Rodeo—an innovative, team-based competition bringing together 60 of the top athletes from Learfield College Rodeo programs nationwide. They dive into the team-based format, the standout athletes, and how the event fits into PBR’s B...

The Iowa State Rodeo Club is the newest program to join Learfield College Rodeo. Former Club President, Colby Dugger, joins Shelby on the Learfield College Rodeo Podcast to discuss this new partnership, his time serving on the board and competing for the team, the uniqueness of this entirely student run program, his future plans, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Ahead of the kickoff of the Spring college rodeo season, Paige and Shelby Rasmussen sit down to discuss Learfield College Rodeo updates, what's new for the 2026 season, exciting recruiting opportunities, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Every December for 10 days Las Vegas turns into a cowboy town, hosting the National Finals Rodeo, the Super Bowl of the sport. Flint Rasmussen joins Shelby to discuss highlights from the event, hosting the nightly go-round awards, the 40th anniversary in Las Vegas, and the role college rodeo has played for many of the top athletes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Katie Hollingsworth joins Shelby to discuss the launch of the Western Integrity Coaching Academy. This immersive training program offers a path for those looking to integrate mental performance strategies into their existing coaching, or those choosing to build a full-time career as a certified mental performance coach. This episode covers both modules offered, including the 14-hour in p...

Ryan Davis is a rodeo announcer, former Montana State University football player, engineer, and new father. He joins Shelby to talk about balancing athletics and rodeo in high school, playing college football, earning an engineering degree, becoming a rodeo announcer, his time at the Indian National Finals Rodeo, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Gavin French is a Texas A&M University graduate, Texas Aggie Rodeo team member, and professional bareback rider. In this episode of the LEARFIELD College Rodeo Podcast, French discusses his time as an Aggie and what makes the university and rodeo team special, giving advice to college rodeo athletes. He also discusses his time as a professional rodeo athlete, his plans to attend dental school,...

Katie Hollingsworth, owner of KRAVE Coaching & Consulting, is an ICF Certified Professional Coach specializing in performance and leadership. Katie and Shelby discuss her work with athletes and business professionals and her involvement with the Western Sports Foundation. Hollingsworth also dives into her time spent with the Oklahoma State Rodeo team as their mental performance coach, wife of...

National champions have been crowned at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo and Shelby and Paige Rasmussen discuss highlights and results in this episode of the Learfield College Rodeo Podcast. They also cover the Western Sports Foundation Coaches Summit, Shelby's involvement, and the importance of professional development for coaches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Shantell Brewer has a long list of accomplishments including an Indian National Finals Rodeo All-Around Championship, a College National Finals Rodeo qualification, and a master's in accounting from Montana State University. She has also made it a priority to be a mentor and team leader. She joins Shelby to discuss her journey, the support of her family, team, friends, and tribe, and her future pl...

Bella Fossum-Olson is a second-year law school student competing on the University of Montana Grizzly Rodeo Team. Before her time in Missoula, she attended and competed for Montana State as a Bobcat. Bella and Shelby discuss her story, her time spent at both places, balancing law school and being a college athlete, and the upcoming Big Sky Regional Finals Rodeo at the University of Montana. See Pr...

American Champion, Rookie of the Year, 2-Time Women's Rodeo World Champion, CNFR Qualifier, and Texas A&M student Madison Outhier joins Shelby on the Learfield College Rodeo Podcast. Madison discusses her journey and success, the rise of breakaway roping, overcoming adversity, and her time as a Texas A&M Rodeo Team member. The duo also talks about the recent Aggie rodeo and the growth of t...

March 1st is National Signing Day for College Rodeo and Heidi Foy with Bullfrog Recruiting Solutions joins Shelby for a special episode of the Learfield College Rodeo Podcast. The pair discuss recruiting timelines, tips for future college rodeo athletes, scholarships, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Jennifer Green & Sydney Shepard with Cavender's Western wear join Shelby for the 16th episode of the Learfield College Rodeo Podcast. The duo cover the company's story and their roles, Team Cavender's, involvement in the Western industry, and their partnership with Texas A&M athletics and rodeo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Savanna Bolich, assistant rodeo coach for the Montana State Bobcats, joins Shelby to discuss their time together on the team, her experience as coach, and all things that make MSU Rodeo special, including their once in a lifetime trip to Washington DC to represent Montana at the Presidential Inauguration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

After its 20th year, Flint Rasmussen has announced that the original talk show of the National Finals Rodeo, Outside the Barrel, has come to an end. On this episode, Flint and Shelby discuss the evolution of the show, the most memorable guests, the influence it has had on the western industry, and college rodeo guests and competitors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

It is the biggest week in rodeo and Shelby is headed to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl of the sport, the National Finals Rodeo. The Rasmussen sisters chat about growing up attending the event, the college rodeo athletes competing, their picks to watch for the 10 rounds of competition, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

8-Time PRCA Clown of the Year, Former PBR Entertainer, Senior VP of Fan Engagement for the PBR, and father of Shelby, Flint Rasmussen joins the LEARFIELD College Rodeo Podcast for Episode 12. Flint and Shelby discuss working the CNFR over the years, event production, elite rodeo athletes, the growth of the industry and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Branden Edwards, head coach of the newest LEARFIELD College Rodeo School, Colorado Mesa University, joins Shelby to talk about his background, the growth of his team, the CMU Maverick Stampede, his vision for college rodeo, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

LEARFIELD College Rodeo Podcast regular and owner of GOAT Mindset, Paige Rasmussen, joins Shelby for an in-depth episode about mental toughness, grit, mindfulness, goal setting, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Head coach of the Idaho State University Rodeo Team and former college rodeo athlete and CNFR qualifier, Kindee Wilson-Kananen joins Shelby for Episode 9 of the LEARFIELD College Rodeo Podcast. Kindee offers advice to incoming students, shares her favorite memories as an athlete and coach, and expresses her goals for the upcoming Idaho State University home rodeo. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Katie Rasmussen joins her daughter for a special "rodeo mom" episode. As the fall semester and college rodeo season kick off, Shelby and Katie discuss the transition to college rodeo, being a rodeo parent, what to expect, advice, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .