Podcast Episodes
#128 2025 American Rodeo Eastern Region Qualifier – Lexington, Kentucky
This week, Doug and Sam attended the American Rodeo Eastern Region Qualifier at the AllTech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. They recap the event, which began on Thursday and culminated in an exciting championship round on Saturday night. Highlights...
#127 Legendary Rodeo Tales with Ron Martin: I Showed Them that This City Boy Could Ride.
In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, brought to you by Parasite Systems, host Doug Simcox welcomes a true rodeo legend—Ron Martin, the 1977 IPRA Southern Regional Bareback Bronc Riding Champion and a nine-time IFR qualifier, including a dual-event qualification at...
#124 It Is As It Is: Accepting Reality to Build Resilience and Focus
In Episode 9 of Quiet Enough to Ride, hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen explore the transformative power of the phrase It Is As It Is—a mindset rooted in accepting reality and focusing on what you can control. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How letting go of...
#123 The Power of Presence: Mastering Mindfulness for Rodeo and Life
Welcome to Quiet Enough to Ride, part of the Beyond the Chutes podcast, hosted by Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen. In Episode 8, Doug and Sam delve into the transformative power of being present and fully engaging in the moment. 💡 What You’ll Learn: What it...
#122 Mindful Breathing for Rodeo Success: Stay Calm, Focused, and Resilient
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...
#121 From Inexperience to Mastery: The Five Levels of Learning in Rodeo
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...
#126 Short-Go: Ron Martin and the Legend of Nightmare
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...
#120 Mastering the Learner vs. Knower Mindset: Growth and Confidence in Rodeo
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...
#119 Resilience, Focus, and Determination: The Pillars of Rodeo Success
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...
#125 Short Go – Tom Wodrich, aka Tom Woods, Photographer of the Decade
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...
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