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#115 NY Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Marv Shimmel – 956 Times
In this episode of BTC, join Doug and Sam as they catch up with wrestling coach Marv Shimmel, a 2013 New York Section 5 Hall of Fame inductee. Marv is a legendary figure with decades of dedication to wrestling and building champions in Western New York. Marv coached...
#114 NY Rodeo Cowboy: Kelly Page – First Frontier Circuit Bareback Riding Champion – Swagger
BTC hits the road once more. Broadcasting from BTC Studio North, Doug and Sam catch up with rodeo friends, share stories from the road, and relive BTC’s origins with the New York State Rodeo Museum Facebook group. Special guest Kelly Page—bareback bronc riding...
#113 Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion 2024
This episode of Beyond the Chutes brings listeners to the heart of the 10th Annual Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion with stories of grit, tradition, and the spirit of rodeo. From Marlon’s mic check to hearing firsthand from award winners and legends, Doug sits down,...
#112 Ernie Roberts – Be Honest, Try Hard, and Be the Very Best You Can
In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, Doug takes us to the 10th Annual Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion in Georgia, in North Georgia. Recording in the BTC bus, Doug shares stories from the show barn, where rodeo legends gather for this special event organized by Marlin...
#111 Bradley Chance Hays – Strange Bird That Pelican
In this episode host Doug Simcox sits down with renowned Western artist and calf roper, The Big Show from Bristow – Bradley Chance Hays, in his studio in Saratoga, New York. They dive deep into Bradley’s unique journey, discussing everything from growing up in a...
#110 Short Go – Marlon Harris – The Life and Times of Bar Mona Sam
Welcome to this Short Go Episode of Beyond the Chutes, presented by Parasite Systems. In this episode, we’re sitting with Marlon Harris up on Mountain Cove in Chickamauga, Georgia, on a laid-back Labor Day weekend in 2024. Marlon shares hilarious and wild tales...
#109 Merrily Steffen – Lets Spice It Up and Add A Couple of Monkeys
In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox talks with Merrily Steffen, an accomplished rodeo entertainer, now living in Heiko, Texas. Join us as Marilee shares her captivating journey from her first horse purchase in Wheeling, Illinois, to performing...
#108 IPRA Rodeo Cowboy Randy Steffen – Part 2 – What A Way To Go
Join us on a wild ride through the life and times of legendary IPRA Cowboy Randy Steffens. Randy’s stories span decades of rodeo adventures, from heart-pounding moments like a skydiver crash-landing on his pickup horse to the everyday challenges and triumphs of...
#107 BTC Special Report – Marlon Harris at the 6666 Remuda Horse Sale
In this BTC Short Go Episode, join host Doug Simcox as he takes you into the heart of Western culture, rodeo, and the cowboy lifestyle. In this special episode, Doug connects with Georgia Rodeo Cowboy Marlon Harris, who was on his way back from a remarkable event—the...
#106 Short Go – Rodeo News Dec / Jan 1980 Article – 8 In a Van
Welcome to Beyond the Chutes, your gateway to the fascinating world of rodeo, hosted by Doug Simcox. In this episode, we dive into the IRA Rodeo News story “Eight in a Van,” written by Wisconsin rodeo cowboy Marty Martins. This tale highlights the...
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#156 — Marilyn Duplissey: Dreams Fulfilled
From open shows in southeast Oklahoma to two IPRA world titles and a run at the NFR, Marilyn Duplissey built a life around good horses, hard lessons, and a tougher business plan. In this final chapter, Marilyn takes us through 1976 in Tulsa, the decision to buy her...
#155 Kylee Ferguson: Three-Stop International Youth Rodeo Challenge
Fresh off Team Australia’s big summer—highlighted by Cade Ferguson’s IFYR Saddle Bronc title—Kylee Ferguson joins BTC with the inside story on the new International Youth Rodeo Challenge spanning Mount Isa, Richmond, and Townsville. We cover team sizes, horse “buddy”...
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Hosts Doug Simcox and two-time North American Rodeo Commission Saddle Bronc Champion Sam Swearingen sit down at Rawhide Ranch to swap stories, compare coaching notes, and map the road ahead for Beyond the Chutes. They talk about healing up, working cattle, road trips...
#153 Marilyn Duplissey: We Taped Over the Light
In Part 2 of our conversation with Marilyn Duplissey, the stories get even wilder. From losing her college heifers to finding her stride in the IRA, Marilyn takes us through the early days with Dan—the horse that carried her to the top. You’ll hear about rodeoing on...
#152 Marilyn Duplissey: Dan Was Terrified of Hogs
I made my way to Poteau, Oklahoma, to sit down at the home of Mike and Marilyn Duplissey. After years of trying to connect, we finally made it happen. Marilyn—a two-time IPRA World Champion—welcomed me in with warmth, stories, and yes, two unforgettable bowls of...