Let's Freakin' Rodeo

5x World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack joins the show to talk about his legendary career, showing up in the biggest moments, and bouncing back from injury last year to make another NFR. Hear from the future Hall of Famer on this episode of Let's Freakin' Rodeo. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch a...

3x World Champion Wesley Thorp joins the show to talk about the finer details of Team Roping, what it means to be a World Champion, and how intense Round 10 is at the NFR. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's Freakin’ Rodeo every Tuesday @ 9a ET... Youtube: https://www.youtu...

Former Tie-Down Roping World Champion Shane Hanchey joins the show to talk about his career, how close he was to being a 3x World Champion, and all of the small things nobody sees go into a World Title run. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's Freakin’ Rodeo every Tuesday @...

7x NFR Qualifier Buddy Hawkins joins the show to share the finer details of team roping, the difficulties of managing a relationship with your roping partner, and what he thinks is harder, heading or heeling. From the cross fire rule to keeping a happy roping partnership, Buddy Hawkins and the guys cover it all. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35...

2022 World Champion Breakaway Roper Martha Angelone joins the guys to talk about the explosion of rodeo and Breakaway Roping. She talks about her career up to date which includes $700,000 in earnings, the 2022 World Title, and the 2024 Reserve World Title. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch and listen to new...

The legendary Felton brothers join the guys. From horse training to roping at the NFR, Sean and Neal have done it all. They share the grit, determination. and mindset it takes to become World Champions—and how they've found success both in and out of the arena. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch and listen t...

8x NFR Steer Wrestler and Horse Trainer Matt Reeves joins the guys to discuss his career and the explosive growth of rodeo over the past 20 years. He shares insights on the pros and cons of a larger fanbase and how the sport can keep expanding by drawing in new audiences. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch a...

The guys sit down with 18-time World Champion Roper JJ Hampton. She shares the championship mindset behind her success, the dedication required to stay on top, and the challenges of being a woman in rodeo. JJ also discusses how platforms like the Cowboy Channel have brought fans closer to her journey. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polar...

Legendary bit and spur maker, Gordy Anderson, joins the podcast to share the many stories from his life including his Joe B remake of Jolene, how he became the expert craftsman he is, and why he takes such pride in his work. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's Freakin’ Rode...

The guys sit down with Shay Good for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. Shay shares the stories behind his many nicknames, what it was like living with the legendary Super Looper Roy Cooper, and gives a firsthand look at the rodeo scene in the '90s. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch and listen to new epis...

This week, the guys sit down with 8x World Champion Breakaway Roper Lari Dee Guy. From the explosion of Breakaway Roping to the sport’s evolution since her early days, Lari shares her favorite moments from her Hall of Fame career and what it takes to become a great roper.  Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. Head to  shadyrays.com  with code LFR35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. ----- Watch...

The guys sit down with 2004 World Champ Monty “Hurricane” Lewis—a fast-talking, faster-riding roper with stories from both legends and the next generation. He reflects on a standout career, the evolution of the sport, and his unshakable passion for roping.  Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's Freakin’ Rodeo every Tuesday @ 9a ET... Youtube: https...

Legendary announcer Boyd Polhamus has called some of the greatest moments in rodeo history. This week, he joins Ty and Cole to talk past, present, and future of the sport. What would the National Finals Rodeo look like if Boyd could reinvent it? Who are his picks for top cowboys and cowgirls to watch. Plus, Boyd shares what it really takes to turn great athletes into true stars. Don’t miss this ep...

Matt Merritt has spent his life making people laugh, lighting up arenas with his quick wit and big personality. But when he was diagnosed with cancer, lifting others up became his toughest challenge. In this episode of LFR, Matt shares how he kept going, found joy, and stayed true to his calling to entertain. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's F...

Justin Maass made his mark as an elite horse trainer and mentor to some of the best in the tie-down game. Although he never captured a World Title, he wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. Competing in the prime of tie-down roping, he knows he was part of something special. These days, Justin pours his energy into training and mentoring young cowboys, with the same passion and competitive spiri...

Leon Coffee, a rodeo legend, has spent over three decades entertaining fans and forming lasting bonds. Despite a challenging start, broken bones, and dyslexia, he’s remained a driving force in the sport. Now at 70 years old, he join the boys to share his journey and vision for rodeo’s future. Presented by Boot Barn. Share the West. ----- Watch and listen to new episodes of Let's Freakin’ Rodeo eve...

Think you’ve heard all the good stuff from Cody Ohl? Think again. Part 2 is even more raw, unfiltered, and no holds barred. Who does Cody call the greatest in roping? Can today’s competitors match the '90s legends? What’s his take on NFR qualifiers in The American Rodeo, and should men compete in barrel racing? Bold opinions and controversial thoughts ahead—this one’s sure to spark some heated deb...

6x World Champion Cody Ohl sits down with the boys and pulls no punches, sharing the raw truth about his journey. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, he's faced depression, battled injuries, and dealt with relentless haters. Cody quickly learned that being hated is part of the game when you're one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. And yes, we dive into one of the most legendary rival...

These are the stories that built the sport. Taking us back in time, Stephen Perry shares his favorite stories of traveling on the road in the 70s, sharing driving time with cowboys who would go on to become legends of the sport, like Joe B. While we learn that some things never change—such as the need for great horsepower, the thrill of match roping, and buying chocolate for the secretaries—Perry...

He's only the greatest bull rider of all time...so he says. It's Rodeo Time with Dale Brisby on LFR and the greatest of them all sits down with the boys to talk everything under the sun. We're breaking down business strategies that led him on the road to Instagram fame, his faith, the coolest celebrities he's met and how his love for rodeo keeps his drive alive to be successful. ----- Watch and li...

She's only the greatest to ever compete in Barrel Racing. After going professional at 13 years old, Charmayne James went on to win a record-setting 11 Gold Buckles and is easily the most dominating cowgirl to ever compete in the sport of rodeo. So what makes a person that successful? And did she really rise to stardom on a horse that only cost $1,100 from the feed lot? Hear more from the legend he...

You may know him as the 4x World Champion Saddle Bronc rider, but before he was winning gold buckles he was a 2x Canadian Contract of the Year performing for the likes of the Queen of England and the Prince and Princess of England. We dig in deep on the world of saddle bronc riding with the King of Canada, Zeke Thurston. Hear how Killer Bee helped spearhead the start of his career to the year he o...

She's arguably one of the greatest barrel racers in modern-day rodeo. The 4x World Champ Hailey Kinsel joins the pod as our first cowgirl to breakdown life as a professional barrel racer. Hear how she had multiple college professions tell her she wasn't going to make it and how that fueled her fire. Plus, Craigslist helped her find her legendary horse, Sister? Seriously?! Yes. Seriously.   She lay...

8x World Champ Stetson Wright joins the boys and doesn't hold anything back. He breaks down the injury that kept him out of competition for 14 months and his unbelievable comeback that has kicked off his 2025 season, despite getting drawn out of most rodeos due to qualifications. And we couldn't let him go without getting the 411 on being part of the Wright family. What's it like in the practice p...

Some call him Roy Cooper, but most call him the Super Looper. Arguably one of the most famous and legendary ropers in the history of rodeo, Mr. Roy joins the boys to share all the stories and memories from a career that spanned four generations.  We've got stories about rodeoin' in planes and buying George Strait's bus from Pure Country and everything in between. This one is special with the tales...