Podcast Episodes
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...
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Review of the First Round with Sam
We review Friday night’s round 1 and make predictions for round 2.
Preserving Rodeo Heritage: A Conversation with Betty Johnson
Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Betty Johnson from Savannah, NY, the driving force behind the creation of the New York State Rodeo Museum Facebook Page and the Empire Barrel Racing Association. Betty shares her inspiring journey of preserving rodeo...
2023 PBR UTB World Finals – Preview with Sam
Sam and I discuss the upcoming World Finals, discuss some key matchups, discuss the Bull World Champion Standings, the new points system and a points scenario. Sam makes several predictions and catches us up on the family. Which includes ” where’s Colton...
2023 PBR Velocity Tour – Wrap Up with Sam.
Sam and Doug discuss the PBR Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus Christi, follow up on Sam’s Saturday predictions, discuss the Unleash the Beast Finals in Ft Worth and Sam makes his predictions for that event.
2023 PBR Velocity Finals Round 1 with Sam
Doug and Sam Swearingen discusses the first round of competition and Sam makes some predications.
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Latest Episodes
#101 Nikki McLeod’s Journey from the Ranch to the Recording Studio – Faith of a Farmer
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...
#100 The Nightmare Account: The Legacy of J Bar J Rodeo Company
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...
#99 Cow Camp Chronicles: The Hughston Family’s Rodeo Legacy
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...
#98 From The Cavalry to Calgary: The Bobby ‘Toad’ Cook Legacy
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 –...
#97 Cow Camp Conversations over coffee with Deb and Kenny Vaughn
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...