The Official Podcast of Cheyenne Frontier Days

With 44 years of volunteer service under her belt—including distinctions as the first (and only) woman on the rescue team for our famed chuckwagon races, and the first female president of the Cheyenne Frontier Days HEELs organization—Cindy Braden has quite the story to tell.  Listen in as host Mike Smith, former CFD Public Relations Chairman, welcomes Cindy to share the highlights of her decades-l...

In 2026, as we celebrate the Year of the American Indian, we also welcome the newest addition to Frontier Park: The Morning Star American Indian Village. Foundation Board Member Affie Ellis joins us in the studio to share what makes the Village so special, and why you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to explore this one-of-a-kind space. You can watch this podcast, too! Stop by https://cfd...

There’s more to look forward to at Cheyenne Frontier Days this year than ever… starting with the rodeo! Listen in as Chief Executive Officer Tom Hirsig and Foundation Board Member / Former Public Relations Chairman Bob Budd share all the exciting upgrades you’ll experience in our arena this summer. (Here’s one big hint… it all kicks off on Friday, July 17th.) You can watch this podcast, too! Stop...

In 2026, we’ll celebrate the Year of the American Indian, the 250th anniversary of our great nation, and the biggest, most exciting Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration yet… including some extra-bright stars lighting up Frontier Nights!  Listen in as Tara Vreeland, former Miss Frontier 2004, catches up with Carly Dibble—Talent Buyer, for Romeo Entertainment Group—about this year’s lineup, and what i...

Cheyenne’s hometown hero, Brody Cress—a four-time Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) saddle bronc champion and nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier—embodies the grit, drive, and determination that define the American West.  Today, Brody—along with his parents, Tommy and Lannette Cress—joins CFD Chief Executive Officer Tom Hirsig to share what it means to represent your hometown, stay true to your r...

Known for his work on the celebrated Paramount series Yellowstone , actor and American Indian cultural advisor Mo Brings Plenty carries a distinct presence and energy everywhere he goes. You’ll see—and hear—that energy in action as we welcome Mo to the podcast, where Former Miss Frontier 2004 Tara Vreeland finds out:  When Mo realized his voice and work would shape how people understand American I...

As the sun sets on this year’s Daddy of ‘em All, a new star begins to sparkle in the distance: the Morning Star Indian Village , a living celebration and immersive experience of American Indian culture. Slated for opening in 2026—when Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrates the Year of the American Indian—this dynamic venue will come to life during our annual 10-day event, then transition into a seasona...

This year, we’ll make Cheyenne Frontier Days history as we welcome country artist Ian Munsick to the Frontier Nights stage—marking the first time one of Wyoming’s own will headline a night show at The Daddy of ‘em All! As Ian famously shared on stage during his sold-out show at Red Rocks, “ My [second] goal is to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ball is in your court, Cheyenne Frontier Days; 2025,...

Not so long ago, the gentlemen you’ll meet today were your average trio of Wyoming-grown buddies, catching up and crossing paths in and out of rodeo circles.  Today, one is the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days (Tom Hirsig); another’s been the Cheyenne Frontier Days arena medic for going on 38 years (Dr. Skip Ross); and the third is a former National Finals Rodeo (NFR) bull rider (Dennis Humphrey).  T...

Around here, tradition runs deep; the stories—and, sometimes, the horses—run wild; and community runs strong above all.  One of the most enduring connections is our partnership with the military, a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade. Today, host Tara Vreeland—former Miss Frontier and CFD team member—welcomes two distinguished former military chairmen,...

In a way unlike any other sport in the world, rodeo thrives on the beauty of spontaneity—and no one knows this better than the fine gentlemen tasked with bringing the story of each rodeo to life.  Today, you’ll hear some familiar voices—Kyle Shobe, Cheyenne Frontier Days Track Announcer, and Garrett Yerigan, Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Announcer—joined by Riggin Smith of Stace Smith Pro Rodeo, al...

If it’s your first rodeo: Bullfighters are the ones running toward the bull in our arena when a rider gets thrown from the saddle. Working as a team, they distract the bull, create a barrier, and give the rider a safe route to escape. Right in the thick of it with them, you’ll see the barrelman—but you’ve likely heard him well before that. While he spends most of his time delivering some good, old...

In 1931, Jean Nimmo Dubois became the first Miss Frontier—making Cheyenne Frontier Days history, and paving the way for a legacy nine decades strong… and still counting.  Whether making her grand entrance during the rodeo, greeting the cheering crowd during a parade, or talking with fans at events around the nation, Miss Frontier is an icon of the Western way of life, and those who have held the t...

A sisterhood spanning generations, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandies have served as goodwill ambassadors of our event since 1970. In addition to keeping up with the bustling 10-day schedule of Cheyenne Frontier Days —including appearances at the Coronation Ball, pancake breakfasts, grand parades, rodeo performances and night shows—the spirited and sparkling Dandies represent Cheyenne Frontier Day...

What defines a Wyoming cowgirl?  It’s the way she approaches the world with strength, confidence, and resilience.  It’s in her passion for the Western way of life. It’s a definition as vast and ever-evolving as the West itself—even into the newest generation of Wyoming cowgirls, out blazing their trails as we speak.  The bold, barrier-breaking women you’ve met in our past three “Eras of Western Wo...

In the late 1920s and early 1930s, our nation—thanks to the rise of the Western film genre—was enamored by the romance and intrigue of the American West.  It was no longer enough to simply watch the action on a screen; people wanted to have an authentic, boots-on-the-ground Western experience for themselves. And where better than Cheyenne Frontier Days?  Between 1930 and 1960, Cheyenne played host...

Welcome to the era of the cowgirl: A ground-breaking time in Western history that saw women stepping boldly into the world of rodeo… and never looking back.  In our second of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl , Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days...

The women whose stories you’re about to hear are more than celebrated names from Wyoming’s history; they’re women whose strength, confidence, and resilience exemplify the spirit of the Wyoming cowgirl… and whose impact shaped the West as we know it.  Kicking off the first of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl , Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of T...

When you get two veterans of Frontier Nights together, chances are… they’re going to have some pretty great stories to share.  Today, you’ve got a seat at the table to hear some of the best, straight from Wyoming country music artist Chancey Williams and Bob Romeo of Romeo Entertainment Group—the agency responsible for bringing everyone from Garth Brooks to Post Malone to our legendary Frontier Ni...

The rich tradition of Cheyenne Frontier Days revolves around its stories—and what better way to celebrate them than by sharing those stories with you?  In our inaugural episode, you’ll travel down memory lane with Diane Shober, Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and our own Tom Hirsig, Cheyenne Frontier Days President and CEO, as they share:  The “fluke” that led to the very firs...