Podcast Episodes

In Episode 7, hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen explore the transformative power of mindful breathing as a cornerstone of the rodeo mindset. Breathing isn’t just about staying alive—it’s a tool for staying calm under pressure, sharpening focus, and performing at...

In Episode 6 Host Doug Simcox and co-host Sam Swearingen, a two-time IFR average winner, dive into the Five Levels of Learning—a roadmap for progressing from inexperience to mastery. 💡 Key Insights from This Episode: The journey of growth and the importance of...

Join host Doug Simcox as he sits down with Ron Martin, a bareback bronc rider who shares his thrilling experiences with J Bar J Rodeo’s legendary Nightmare. This three-time IRA Bareback Horse of the Year (1972–1974) helped put J Bar J on the map, and her legacy...

In Episode 5 of Quiet Enough to Ride, BTC hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen dive into the balance between the Learner Mindset and the Knower Mindset—a crucial dynamic for success in the 3R’s: Rodeo, Racing, and Wrestling. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How a Learner...

In Episode 4 of Quiet Enough to Ride, Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen dive deep into the mental game every cowboy and cowgirl must master: Resilience, Focus, and Determination—the three essential pillars of the rodeo mindset. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Strategies to...

In this special edition of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox reads the March 1980 Rodeo News article, From Parachutes to Bucking Chutes: Tom Wodrich is the Photographer of the Decade. Doug is joined by Tom Wodrich, aka Tom Woods, to reflect on his journey—from...

In Episode 3 of Quiet Enough to Ride, Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen dive into the powerful mental strategies that separate the good from the great in rodeo. From mastering self-image and visualization to adopting a championship mindset, they share personal stories,...

Join Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen in Episode 2 of Quiet Enough to Ride as they explore the mental game of rodeo—what it truly takes to compete at the highest levels. From building unshakable confidence and self-belief to mastering focus and managing fear, this...

In this inaugural episode, hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen introduce their groundbreaking series, Quiet Enough to Ride, focused on mastering the mental side of the 3Rs: rodeo, racing, and wrestling. Recorded just past Thanksgiving in Taylorsville, Kentucky, Doug...