Join us for another thrilling episode as we continue our conversations with the pioneers who shaped New York State Rodeo History. In this installment, we delve into the fascinating story of Mike’s legendary ride on Buffalo Bill the Bounty Bull, a moment that etched itself into the annals of rodeo lore. Discover how a single picture posted on the New York State Rodeo Museum Facebook Group led to a phone interview with Mike, offering a firsthand account of this iconic event. Don’t miss this captivating episode as we uncover the untold stories behind the legends of New York rodeo.
#187 Jim Swearingen | He Set the Table for a Rodeo Dynasty
Recorded last fall at Mike Swearingen’s Rodeo Reunion in Wyoming, New York, this episode of Beyond the Chutes sits down with a true patriarch of rodeo in the East—Jim Swearingen. Husband to Nancy, father to Mike, Sam, Danny, Pearl, Patty, and Beth, Jim didn’t just...