In this exciting episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox catches up with Team Australia at the 33rd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

With nearly 1,000 competitors and $250,000 in cash and prizes on the line, Team Australia made the 30-hour journey from Down Under to compete against the best young rodeo athletes in the world. You’ll meet team members Holly Bryant, Macie Creevey, and team leader Kylee Ferguson as they share what it’s like to "mount out" on unfamiliar horses, ride in front of huge crowds, and represent their country with pride.

Hear about their adventures in America, culture shock (hello, Vegemite!), hot chocolate, jet lag, and what’s next when they return home—including the brand-new International Rodeo Challenge in Australia. It’s a fun, inspiring, and global look at rodeo youth culture that you don’t want to miss!

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Step into the heart of rodeo history with this second episode from the 2nd Annual King Brothers Rodeo Reunion in Lewisburg, Ohio. Host Doug Simcox brings you personal, funny, and powerful conversations with the cowboys, cowgirls, secretaries, stock contractors, and trick riders who helped shape rodeo in the Midwest.

Meet Debbie Tatkowski—married her husband Jim on horseback in front of a live rodeo crowd—and longtime rodeo hands like Roy Troutman, who takes us from his days riding hunters and jumpers to bareback broncs, and on to farrier work with world-class horses. Hear from rodeo secretary Laura of Lewisburg and legendary 3 Bar J Rodeo stock contractor Marcia Johnson.

These are the stories of friendships forged in the arena, late-night drives home, lifelong love affairs with horses, and unforgettable reunions. Whether you rode bulls, carried flags, judged rough stock, or timed a barrel run—you’ll find a piece of yourself in this episode.

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Rodeo Roots Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NP4RyUN0m5KWXpAq2HmGp?si=1bde1f2037d048ff

King Brothers Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/KingBrosRodeo

Western Festival de St Tite: https://www.festivalwestern.com/

Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/729424520834071

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In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox sits down with Rick Bevington—roughstock cowboy turned respected pro rodeo judge—at the 2nd Annual King Brothers Rodeo Reunion in Lewisburg, Ohio.

Rick shares his unforgettable journey from riding bareback horses, saddle broncs, and bulls across the Midwest in the late '70s to becoming a seasoned rodeo official with over 40 years of judging experience. You’ll hear firsthand stories of riding three events, sleeping in the back of a pickup truck with 12 guys, hauling to Bass Lake and Cowtown, and how the rodeo game has evolved—from scoring systems and gear changes to today’s rule shifts in the IPRA.

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Rodeo Roots Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NP4RyUN0m5KWXpAq2HmGp?si=1bde1f2037d048ff

King Brothers Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/KingBrosRodeo

Western Festival de St Tite: https://www.festivalwestern.com/

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Saddle up for a ride through the adventures of the RV lifestyle—where every road leads to a new story and the journey is half the thrill. Stan and Doug meet in Billings, Montana.

In this heartwarming episode of The Wandering Gypsy RV Life, host Stan Cromlish welcomes special guest Doug Simcox—rodeo storyteller and host of Beyond the Chutes Rodeo Podcast—for a deeply personal, funny, and wide-ranging conversation about the road life they both love.

Doug and Stan reflect on the relationships that make the RV and rodeo communities so unique. They swap stories about the folks they’ve met along the way, the wisdom gained from years behind the wheel, and the undeniable parallels between rolling rodeo rigs and life on the RV highway.

Doug shares the backstory of building the custom BTC Bus, their mobile podcast studio. They talk about plans to reunite at the Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion over Labor Day—and about The Last Rodeo, the new film starring 2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen. It's a reminder that every mile traveled brings new stories, friendships, and memories worth holding onto.

This isn’t just an episode about traveling—it's about the people you meet when you're brave enough to keep going.

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Bullfighter Sid McKissick shares how “cow sense,” grit, and a Southern drawl took him from Wetumpka to the Bud Light Cup Tour—only on Beyond the Chutes.

In this down-to-earth episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox sits down at the Kickback Ranch with Alabama native Sid McKissick, a former bullfighter whose career began not with a plan—but with pure “want to.” From a stockyard in Wetumpka to the bright lights of the Bud Light Cup Tour, Sid reflects on a life lived close to cattle, chaos, and camaraderie.

He opens up about developing “cow sense,” fighting bulls solo without gear, working for rodeo legends like Charlie Lowry and Bruce Lehrke, and why quitting the Longhorn Rodeo Company remains his biggest regret. Full of Southern sayings and heartfelt wisdom, Sid shares what makes a true bullfighter—and why being jumpy might just save your life.

This one’s full of laughter, humility, and raw rodeo truth straight from someone who never tried to be anything but himself.

📍 Recorded on location at the Kickback Ranch and Event Center, Raymer, Alabama

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Rodeo Roots Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NP4RyUN0m5KWXpAq2HmGp?si=1bde1f2037d048ff

King Brothers Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/KingBrosRodeo

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Discover the untold story of rodeo legend Sid McFarland—55 years of bullfighting, clowning, and cowboy grit in this unforgettable Beyond the Chutes Rodeo podcast episode.

In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox sits down at the Kickback Ranch in Raymer, Alabama, with legendary rodeo clown and bullfighter Sid McFarland. A city-raised kid turned rodeo lifer, Sid shares his incredible 55-year journey through the world of rodeo—from his first RCA rodeo in 1969 to his emotional final performance at the Cody Night Rodeo in 2024.

Sid opens up about how a chance trip to a local rodeo as a teen sparked a life-defining passion, how mentors like Buddy Martin and Junior Meek shaped his path, and how the rodeo became both his career and his community. From working seven nights a week in Cody, Wyoming, to clowning alongside his son Trent, Sid’s reflections offer wisdom, humor, and heart. He shares the deeper meaning behind his signature clown makeup, stories from the road, and the lessons he passed on to the next generation—including his most important: “It doesn’t matter if there are 10 people or 10,000—give them the full show.”

This episode is a celebration of family, grit, laughter, and the friendships forged in the dirt of rodeo arenas across America.

📍 Recorded on location at the Kickback Ranch and Event Center, Raymer, Alabama

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King Brothers Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/KingBrosRodeo

Western Festival de St Tite: https://www.festivalwestern.com/

Mountain Cove Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/729424520834071

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True grit, busted limbs, longhorns worth six figures—and one horse who checked into the Holiday Inn. Only at Kickback Ranch.

In this unforgettable episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox heads to Jerry and Mindy’s Kickback Ranch in Raymer, Alabama, for one of the most heartfelt and hilarious rodeo reunions in the South. Listen in as rodeo legends, livestock pros, and cowboy storytellers share raw, real-life tales from decades in the arena.

From Jimmy Jones recounting bareback wrecks and his rise to Longhorn Breeder Hall of Famer, to Janet Watley reflecting on a life rich in rodeo royalty and family tradition, this episode overflows with authenticity and charm.

Also featured: 13-year-old up-and-comer Cutter Christy, unforgettable tales from Randy Murphy and George Denmark, and a roundup of the Legends of Rodeo awards presentation. This gathering of cowboys and cowgirls isn't just about the past—it’s a celebration of the spirit that keeps rodeo alive today.

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Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://open.spotify.com/show/746s6L4oLDcSdQPR3AcU1F?si=e729c69f873f4b2c

Rodeo Roots Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NP4RyUN0m5KWXpAq2HmGp?si=1bde1f2037d048ff

King Brothers Rodeo Reunion: https://www.facebook.com/KingBrosRodeo

Western Festival de St Tite: https://www.festivalwestern.com/

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Welcome to the launch of BTC Classics Throwback Thursday—where we bring back some of our most inspiring and memorable episodes from the past!

To kick off the series, we’re revisiting a conversation with Betty Johnson, the driving force behind the New York State Rodeo Museum Facebook page. Betty shares her passion for preserving rodeo history, her vision for a rodeo museum in upstate New York, and her journey from barrel racing to helping establish the Empire Barrel Racing Association (EBRA) and the Empire Rodeo Association (ERA).

We also dive into the legendary rodeo stories from New York, the rodeo families that shaped the sport, and the importance of capturing these memories before they fade. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who loves rodeo history, community, and the stories that make it all unforgettable.

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