Beyond the Chutes: A Rodeo Podcast
Stories from the Rodeo World
with Doug Simcox & Sam Swearingen
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Jan 10th Episode 8: What does it mean to be present?
In this episode, we dive into the rodeo mindset and explore the importance of being present. What does it mean to fully engage in the moment? How can mindfulness enhance your focus, calm your nerves, and elevate your performance? Tune in as we explore the power of presence and how it can transform not only your rodeo game but also your everyday challenges.
Welcome to the Beyond the Chutes Podcast
A deep dive into the exhilarating world of rodeo. Explore the full spectrum of rodeo life, from adrenaline-pumping action at the bucking chutes to the precision of timed events. Engage with the personalities who define the sport—competitors, judges, stock contractors, and more—as we uncover their unique stories and experiences, revealing the unforgettable places and vibrant spirit that rodeo culture embodies.
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Trailer Podcast Series: Rodeo Mindfulness – Quiet Enough to Ride
Quiet Enough to Ride is about more than just 8 seconds or a clean run. It’s about mastering the mental side of rodeo—handling nerves, overcoming setbacks, and staying focused under pressure. This series focuses on mental practices that you can use every day to build...
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It Is As It Is: Accepting Reality to Build Resilience and Focus
In Episode 9 of Quiet Enough to Ride, hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen explore the transformative power of the phrase It Is As It Is—a mindset rooted in accepting reality and focusing on what you can control. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How letting go of...
The Power of Presence: Mastering Mindfulness for Rodeo and Life
Welcome to Quiet Enough to Ride, part of the Beyond the Chutes podcast, hosted by Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen. In Episode 8, Doug and Sam delve into the transformative power of being present and fully engaging in the moment. 💡 What You’ll Learn: What it...
Mindful Breathing for Rodeo Success: Stay Calm, Focused, and Resilient
In Episode 7 of Beyond the Chutes, hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen explore the transformative power of mindful breathing as a cornerstone of the rodeo mindset. Breathing isn’t just about staying alive—it’s a tool for staying calm under pressure, sharpening focus,...
From Inexperience to Mastery: The Five Levels of Learning in Rodeo
In Episode 6 of Beyond the Chutes, presented by Parasight Systems, host Doug Simcox and co-host Sam Swearingen, a two-time IFR average winner, dive into the Five Levels of Learning—a roadmap for progressing from inexperience to mastery. 💡 Key Insights from...
Short-Go: Ron Martin and the Legend of Nightmare
Join host Doug Simcox as he sits down with Ron Martin, a bareback bronc rider who shares his thrilling experiences with J Bar J Rodeo’s legendary Nightmare. This three-time IRA Bareback Horse of the Year (1972–1974) helped put J Bar J on the map, and her legacy lives...
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