The Flatbed Podcast

With one of the most followed agricultural accounts on YouTube, Trevor Bales of Bales hay is a candidate for Arizona’s most interesting person. From guiding hunts in Africa to his time in the shipping industry he’s living a big life. He’s the 5th generation in his family to farm right here, and has had family on the water district for over 100 years. Great episode

Founder of one of the most successful team roping-related media companies our sport has ever seen, from a talented horse family and a rank header as well we were really excited to have Pace Freed swing by and talk about x-factor team roping 

The man behind Equibrand and Classic ropes, and probably one of the greatest minds in the entire western industry, and also one of the most frustratingly normal people we’ve ever had on the Podcast. He’s a one-of-a-kind, and we feel honored that he’d stop by and chat about what he’s seeing take shape in the team roping industry.  

The voice of Pro Rodeo, Announcer, and TV host on the Cowboy Channel, but most of all a great guy and friend of the Podcast.  Justin McKee 

A legend in the AQHA and founder of the ARFHA jumps into to give a mid-weekend update and talks about how the new judging model was working  

Jake Telford is not only a star in the reined cow horse world, but he is also an accomplished team roper as well. He stopped by to visit about the future of training in the sport of team roping and a little bit about his journey to where he is today.

A historic weekend for Jackie Crawford as she won the limited incentive, placed in the 4-year-old incentive, and made the Short round on her 4-year-old.  Her,  Charly,  Creed, and Journey swung by on their way out and talked about the growth of the rope horse futurity. 

Billy Myers is the son of Bill and Deb Myers, the family who introduced the world to Frenchman’s Guy.  He’s now launching a new rope horse futurity and horse sale in August of 2023 and stopped by to talk about how it’s coming along

One of the most exciting guys of all time with a rope, JoJo stopped by and talked about where life has taken him since leaving the public eye in 2015 

He is one-half of the most entertaining brother duos in the history of the PRCA. BJ Campbell talks about everything from sleeping in bed rolls, Patrick Swayze trail rides, flying leg kicks, and a lifetime of collected stories

Wyatt is the son of Jason, founder of the world-famous Hershbeger horse sale. He has an amazing story of a guy overcoming injury and finding a career in the western industry through unplanned means. Great guy and fun to visit with.

Jay Wadhams is the owner and manager of the American Rope Horse Futurities. His accomplishments in the arena speak for themselves, but beyond that, he's taken things to a whole new level now with the ARHFA. In this episode, Jay discusses the changes coming to the futurity this year, the addition of videos on the website that demonstrate exactly what the judges are trained to look for, and the...

Rachel O Grady has grown up in the medical field. Her medical background made her the exact right person to bring “guided ultrasound injection” to the culture of people who need it the most.  She’s fully changing the health and pain resolution expectations of the people who use their bodies daily. And she’s a fascinating storyteller in the process.   

Founder of the annual Herschbeger horse sale in Scottsdale Arizona, and one of the most influential horsemen in the state of Arizona. From reined cow horses to team roping, and judging Jason is a fascinating person with terrific insights into the western world 

Mike aka “Swamper” and Karen Fuller are the founders and operators of the beloved   “Downtown Arena”, in Wickenburg Arizona. Mike discusses the past, present, and future of their operation at Downtown. Having additionally coached the Women’s Rodeo Team of Lewis and Clark State College to a National Championship, this is a great episode.

Chris and Macy Young are moving into a more crucial role in leading one of the most prominent arenas in Wickenburg the "Downtown Arena". His background at sale barns, and team roping announcing make him an interesting person to sit and listen to. Looking for big things from them both as they continue to grow what Mike and Karen Fuller have built. 

With over 31,000,000 views on just his top three tik-tok videos, Jace Thorstenson is the social media star coming up through the High School rodeo ranks. We got to visit about the explosion of his social media following and his plans after graduation. 

If you ever think you may be interested in the Arizona Real Estate boom, Erin Freeman is one of the top go to names. She and her husband Jason are raising their kids (Clay and Brody) here in Wickenburg. Erin specializes in the western market and is well known for finding clients the perfect place before it even hits the market. She has represented some of the area's highest profile properties...

From the soil of Gator Ropes, comes Ross Wagner. One of the most likable barrel racing producers we have ever known. He and his wife Casey are carving out a name for themselves both in Arizona and Montana. Great people, and Ross is a natural behind the mic. 

From Wyoming originally Kyle staked his claim with Roper Nation producing team ropings at Simpson's Ranch. 10's of thousands of teams later he is one of the biggest team roping producers in the nation. Cool to hear how his journey brought him south, and the success he's found since arriving. 

20x WPRA world champion stopped by on her way to Reno, she’s been a giant ambassador for the sport of rodeo and continues blazing trails for the girls who are following in her footsteps

From the front row pew at his mother's church, to the Korengal Valley in Northern Afghanistan, to launching Grindhouse Wrestling Gym LC Cain might be one of the most motivational people we have ever met. Truly a unique and inspiring person, we talked about everything from kids in a gym, to the role that social media is playing in the racial divide.