When the Dust Settles Podcast

🤠 Lee Vai and CzMan welcome Shane as the newest FULL-Time member of the team (and he is missing his first FT gig lol), then break down a New England Rodeo where the top three riders are separated by less than one qualified ride heading into Week 10 — with finals set for October 2 and 3. Plus a full recap of PBR Anaheim, including Macaulie Leather's career-best 93.35-point ride and Jose Vitor...

🤠 Shane and Jesse Rhuda, the brother bullfighting duo from the New England Rodeo, join Lee Vai and CzMan to break down Event #10 of 11 — a tight one, with only one scoring ride on the night and the top two riders separated by just 1.5 points heading into the final regular-season event before finals. Plus all the action from PBR's Missouri Thunder Days in Ridgedale, MO, including two 90-point...

🤠 Join Lee Vai, CzMan and Shane Rhuda as they hit the road with the New England Rodeo for the Caledonia County Fair in Vermont — including a Dan interview, video of CzMan's day as arena announcer, and full breakdowns of the 2pm and 7pm rides. Plus all the latest from PBR: Florida Freedom locks up franchise rider John Crimber through the 2029 season, and the Austin Gamblers pull off a big trad...

🤠 Shane Rhuda joins Lee Vai and CzMan to break down the latest from the New England Rodeo — how much the event raised for Make-A-Wish, a big thank-you to everyone who came out, and two incredible saves from Jesse in his very first outing as rider savior. Plus the current standings, a preview of the upcoming event in Vermont, and all the latest from PBR: Jose Vitor Leme closing in on Chris Shivers...

🤠 This week Lee Vai and CzMan sit down with Ed Pina, in-ring announcer for the New England Rodeo, to talk about this week's NER event in Rochester, MA — a special one, as NER hosts 12 families from the Massachusetts Make-A-Wish Foundation. NER will be selling once-in-a-lifetime BLUE NER shirts with all proceeds going directly to Make-A-Wish, plus a "Fill the Cowboy Hat" campaign wit...

This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and CzMan welcome TW Thomas from the World Senior Professional Bull Riding Association (WSPBR) to talk about his upcoming Barrels and Bulls event in Drumright, OK on September 12th, benefiting the Oklahoma Special Olympics. Then Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda, a Cowboy Savior from the New England Rodeo, returns to break down Week #7 — including wh...

This week on When the Dust Settles — The Greatest Podcast on Dirt — we break down a wild night at the New England Rodeo, catch up on PBR Teams Week 2, and preview Freedom Days.🤠 NEW ENGLAND RODEOThe building was buzzing all night — this might be the hottest ticket in town right now, and the addition of JoJo to the bullfighting crew was a difference-maker. Derek Costa (240 pts) took a 17-point lea...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt goes OLE SCHOOL this week! No fancy graphics, no images, no theme song — just Lee Vai and Cz Man sitting down for pure, unfiltered bull riding and rodeo talk. And they have PLENTY to talk about. The New England Rodeo is on fire with over 2,500 fans packing the house — so many that people had to be turned away at the door. The PBR Teams scene is heating up with John...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and Cz Man are joined by New England Rodeo Cowboy Protector Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda for a full breakdown of New England Rodeo Event 4 — and what a night it was! Six qualified rides, three of them separated by just ONE point from top to bottom, and some of the best bull and rider matchups the NER has...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK — and bigger than ever! This week When the Dust Settles officially welcomes Rank Media as our production partner! Lee Vai and Cz Man are thrilled to kick off a long-term relationship that will take the show to the next level. On this week's episode the guys discuss the Reno Rodeo Extreme Bulls event, recap the PBR Space Cowboys event at Falcon Field in C...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda returns to break down Event 3 of the New England Rodeo with Lee Vai and Cz Man! Shane continues Bullfighting 101 with a dirt's eye view lesson on Black Magic, AJ Carrillo takes the Novice division on Half Dollar, Matais Leonard wins the Pro division aboard Ironman, and Cowboy Prot...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and Cz Man open with a heartfelt tribute to McCoy Ranch's 247 Pegasus — the #2 ranked bull in the 2026 PBR Unleash the Beast season, and the same legendary bull that Daylon Swearingen scored a season-high 94.90 on earlier this year. Then the guys dive deep into the 2026 PBR Teams Draft — including the blockbus...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt just got even BETTER! This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and Cz Man officially welcome New England Rodeo Cowboy Protector Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda as a guest member of the WTDS team! Shane will join the show after every New England Rodeo event to deliver his exclusive Dirt's Eye View — the perspective only a bullfighter standing between the...

🏆 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt makes HISTORY! This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and Cz Man return from the 2026 PBR World Finals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas — and they brought back something special. Cz Man went dirtside to speak with 20-year-old John Crimber moments after he became the YOUNGEST PBR World Champion in history. Then Cz Man sat down one-on-one with 2026 PBR Rooki...

Tenneile Rice is a pioneering figure in the bucking bull breeding world—**one of the early women** to dive deep into the industry and become a registered member of the **American Bucking Bull, Inc. (ABBI)** back in January 2004 (she was member #821 when the organization was still new).She runs **TR Cattle** in Colorado (based in areas like Fort Lupton and with ties to events around the state), whe...

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this high-voltage recap of the U.S. Border Patrol PBR Pittsburgh presented by Ariat (Stop No. 9 of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at PPG Paints Arena), CZ Man and Lee Vai break down the sold-out Steel City showdown that delivered thrills and a dramatic walk-off victory. We start with Bullriding 101: It's all about the RE-RIDERound 1 dominatio...

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this high-voltage recap of the Progressive PBR Jacksonville (Stop No. 10 of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena), CZ Man and Lee Vai break down the sold-out Sunshine State showdown that delivered epic rides and shifted the world title race into overdrive. Note: No Bullriding 101 segment this week—we kicked off with a...

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this electrifying recap of the PBR Bridgeport (Stop No. 11 of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at Total Mortgage Arena), CZ Man and Lee Vai dive into the tour's debut in Connecticut, where sold-out crowds packed the house for two days of high-stakes action (February 27-28, 2026), including the Monster Energy Team Challenge games airing Sunday....

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this emotional and action-packed recap of the Kubota PBR Little Rock (Stop No. 12 of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at Simmons Bank Arena), CZ Man and Lee Vai break down the sold-out Arkansas showdown (March 6-7, 2026) that delivered massive highlights, momentum shifts, and a heartbreaking moment that touched the entire PBR community. We start by...

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this high-energy recap of the Pendleton Whisky PBR Florida State (Stop No. 13 of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at Doak Campbell Stadium), CZ Man and Lee Vai break down the tour's only Major of the regular season—the biggest regular-season event of the year—that brought massive crowds, outdoor football-field drama, and electric vibes to Talla...

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this high-voltage recap of the Ram Trucks PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires (Stop No. 14 of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse), CZ Man and Lee Vai break down the sold-out Hoosier State showdown that delivered non-stop action over two days (March 21-22, 2026).We start with Bullriding 101: diving deep into rosin—what...

FRESH EPISODE ALERT on When the Dust Settles! In this high-voltage recap of the PBR Albuquerque Ty Murray Invitational presented by Pendleton Whisky (Stop No. 15 and a UTB Major of the 2026 Unleash The Beast season at The Pit), CZ Man and Lee Vai break down the sold-out New Mexico showdown that delivered electric crowds, massive points, and unforgettable drama over three days (March 27-29, 2026).W...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, hosts Lee Vai and Cz Man break down everything happening in the world of Professional Bull Riding — from the Oklahoma Wildcatters landing a new coach to the heated points race between John Crimber and Sage Kimzey. Plus, a full Sioux Falls lineup breakdown and our picks for the week!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:00 - Thank...

🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, hosts Lee Vai and Cz Man are joined by special guest Ed Pina from the New England Rodeo! The crew breaks down John Crimber's big win at Sioux Falls, SD, gets an update on fan favorite bull Hot Sauce from Nothin' But Try Ranch, and sits down with Ed for a wide-ranging conversation about the world of rodeo and bull...

The PBR Unleash The Beast kicked off 2026 with a bang in Boston at TD Garden! Aussie sensation Brady Fielder went a flawless 3-for-3, capping it with the ONLY qualified ride in the championship round – a massive 91.20 points on Eyes On Me to claim the event win in front of a sold-out crowd. In this episode of When the Dust Settles:🛠️ Bullriding 101: What separates a good ride from a GREAT ride?🔥...