Podcast Episodes

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...

In this episode, host Doug Simcox sits down with the legendary Randy Steffens, a rodeo veteran who now calls Hico, Texas, home. Randy’s journey began in Lake Forest, Illinois, as a bronc rider and bull dogger, but it’s his incredible career as a pickup man that took...

Welcome to Beyond the Chutes, where we take a deep dive into the thrilling world of professional rodeo. Hosted by Doug Simcox, this episode brings you conversations from the recording studio at the legendary Western Festival de St. Tite in Quebec, celebrating 56 years...

Host Doug Simcox takes us to the heart of Quebec rodeo, broadcasting from the Western Festival de Saint-Tite recording studio. Doug sits down with rodeo cowboy legend Roger Lacasse, who shares his incredible journey from growing up in Quebec and discovering his...

In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox takes you deep into the 56th annual Western Festival des St. Tite. Nestled in the small town of St. Tite, Quebec—home to just 3,800 residents—this 10-day festival draws an incredible 650,000 visitors each year....

Beyond the Chutes is on the road again! Join BTC at the Mountain Cove Cowboy Reunion for a special 10th-anniversary celebration put on by Marlon Harris. In this episode, Doug sits down with singer-songwriter and true cowgirl Nikki McLeod, who shares her incredible...

Hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen take you to Clare, Michigan, to sit down with Jim and Maggie Zinser of the J Bar J Rodeo Company. Join them around the kitchen table as Jim and Maggie share the incredible journey that led them to build one of the most influential...

Join us on a special episode of Beyond the Chutes as we hit the road to McBain, Michigan, for an in-depth conversation at the legendary Cow Camp, home of the 2023 IPRA Outdoor Rodeo of the Year. Hosts Doug and Sam are joined by Star and Kari Hughston to explore the...

Doug and Sam journey to Big Rapids, Michigan, to the 5C Ranch for an exclusive interview with the legendary Bobby “Toad” Cook. With a career spanning decades in bullfighting and rodeo entertainment, Toad Cook has left an indelible mark on the sport –...

Join Doug and Sam as they hit the road again, this time heading to McBain, Michigan, home of the 2023 IPRA Outdoor Rodeo of the Year. In this episode, they reminisce about Eli Herzberger’s wedding and catch up with some old friends. They also dive into the rich...