Podcast Episodes
Sam Swearingen: 2 Time NARC Saddle Bronc Riding Champion – When You Get to the Camper Make Sure that You Duck
Join us for another exciting episode as we continue our conversation with Sam Swearingen, delving deeper into his remarkable rodeo journey. Sam shares thrilling tales of tying the Saddle Bronc Riding arena record at the IFR (International Finals Rodeo), clinching two...
Sam Swearingen, Professional Saddle Bronc Rider: Getting Started and Breaking Out
Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Sam Swearingen in Taylorsville, Kentucky, for an intimate discussion on his rodeo journey. Sam shares candid stories of his humble beginnings in rodeo, from winning the Little Britches Typical Cowboy award in...
Crossing Boundaries: Mike Swearingen’s Unforgettable Ride on Riding the Wild Crosses
Join us for an exhilarating episode as Mike shares the thrilling tale of his ride on Yak-bull crosses at a professional rodeo in Canada. Listen as he recounts the adrenaline-fueled moments of facing these unique bovine athletes and the challenges they presented in the...
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Wrap up with Sam
Braidy Randolph has a great PBR Finals!We review Rounds 7 and 8 – The Championship Round. We review the PBR Finals – and discuss the Finals winner. We discuss the resulting year end Championship points race and the 2023 Champion. We review Sam’s predictions, his bull...
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Review of Round 6 with Sam
Braidy Randolph is a Contender! We review the leaderboard after the Round 6 Rides and we discuss the two upcoming rounds on Sunday. Sam makes his predictions, and we calculate the numbers to see the various ways that this championship could be settled. We hope that...
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Review of Round 5 with Sam
We review the leaderboard after five rounds of competition. We discuss our head-to-head matchups, the chute clock inconsistencies, the importance of helmets and why you don’t “look out”. Sam makes some predictions for Saturday’s Round 6.
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Review of Round 4 with Sam
We review the leaderboard after the first four rounds of competition. Sam makes some predictions for Thursday’s Round 4.
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Review of the First Weekend with Sam
We review the leaderboard after the first weekend, the first 3 rounds. Sam makes some predictions for Thursday’s Round 4, we discuss the draft, high school rodeo and riding for the brand. We hope that you enjoy!
Legends of New York Rodeo: Mike Swearingen’s Ride on Buffalo Bill the Bounty Bul7l
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...
The Mind Game: The 3 Rs, Rodeo, Wrestling and Racing
Join hosts Sam and Doug for a thought-provoking episode as they dive into the mental aspects of bull riding, professional rodeo competition, wrestling, and auto racing. Drawing from their experiences and observations, Sam and Doug explore the unique challenges and...
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