Podcast Episodes

Discover the untold story of rodeo legend Sid McFarland—55 years of bullfighting, clowning, and cowboy grit in this unforgettable Beyond the Chutes Rodeo podcast episode. In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox sits down at the Kickback Ranch...

True grit, busted limbs, longhorns worth six figures—and one horse who checked into the Holiday Inn. Only at Kickback Ranch. In this unforgettable episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox heads to Jerry and Mindy’s Kickback Ranch in Raymer, Alabama, for one of...

Welcome to the launch of BTC Classics Throwback Thursday—where we bring back some of our most inspiring and memorable episodes from the past! To kick off the series, we’re revisiting a conversation with Betty Johnson, the driving force behind the New York State Rodeo...

BTC host Doug Simcox travels to Ramer, Alabama and sits down with legendary pro-rodeo announcer Jerry Todd. From riding bareback horses to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in rodeo, Jerry shares his incredible journey. We discuss his start in announcing,...

In this episode of Beyond the Chutes: Quiet Enough to Ride, host Doug Simcox dives deep into The Empowerment Dynamic (TED) and the critical shift from the Victim Mindset to the Creator Mindset. We break down the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT)—how blame, shame, and guilt...

Join host Doug Simcox as he sits down with Windy Ratchford Lattin, a trick riding sensation who grew up in the heart of rodeo. Raised in the legendary Wild Horse Rodeo Company, Windy shares her earliest memories on the road, her secret practice sessions, and her rise...

In Episode 10 of our special series, Quiet Enough to Ride, host Doug Simcox dives into The Empowerment Dynamic (TED)—a powerful mindset framework created by David Emerald that teaches us that there are 2 orientations to life that we can take: victim or creator. Doug...

In this episode of Behind the Chutes, host Doug Simcox sits down with Wendell Ratchford, the 1976 IPRA World Champion Bull Rider and owner of Wild Horse Rodeo Productions. Wendell shares his journey from riding bulls at 14 to building a legendary career in rodeo...

Join host Doug Simcox as he takes you Beyond the Chutes, the podcast that dives deep into all things Western—rodeo, cutting horses, reining, ranching traditions, and more. From legendary competitors to rising stars, from historic rodeo moments to the behind-the-scenes...

Step into the boots of Marty Martins, a rodeo cowboy turned prosecutor, in this captivating episode of Beyond the Chutes. Host Doug Simcox delves into Marty’s extraordinary life—from riding bareback broncs and announcing rodeos to putting criminals behind bars. Marty...