International Gay Rodeo Association Podcast

The International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) is an organization comprised of numerous regional Gay Rodeo Associations from across the United States and Canada. IGRA, in collaboration with member associations, assist in raising and donating thousands of dollars to charity in their communities each year. The Gay and Lesbian Communities of the United States and Canada have been enriched by the educational efforts of IGRA through its sanctioning and sponsorship of the various events and activities which are a part of what we call "Gay Rodeo".

Episodes

Rookies in the Ring: The Road to IGRA Rookie of the Year

August 4, 2025 • 67 mins

New faces. Big dreams. Epic rides. Rookies in the Ring takes you inside the 2025 International Gay Rodeo Association's Rookie of the Year race – and these cowboys and cowgirls are anything but ordinary! To follow some of our Rookies on Instagram, check out: @gunnersizemore, @meatyaegis, @sirchewy94, and @kmball94

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Seen and Heard: Gay Rodeo in the Media

July 7, 2025 • 50 mins

This episode explores how gay rodeo has been represented in media with IGRA Marketing Chair Chuck Browning, filmmaker Matt Livadary (Queens and Cowboys: A Straight Year on the Gay Rodeo), and author Dr. Nick Villanueva (Rainbow Cattle Co.). This is a conversation about visibility, storytelling, and legacy in the arena and beyond. To access the media discussed in this episode, please visit Compete Sports Network, Queens & Cowboys:...

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Making Rodeo Smarter: IGRA University & IGRA Rodeo Schools

June 18, 2025 • 52 mins

In this episode, we explore IGRA’s commitment to education through two key programs: IGRA University and Rodeo Schools. Listeners will hear from past and present IGRA leaders who share how these programs foster leadership, safety, and community while empowering rodeo participants both inside and outside the arena. Interested in participating in a rodeo event? Be sure to stick around to the end to hear from three, successful rodeo...

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Many Hats, One Heart: The Women Who Shape IGRA

June 2, 2025 • 57 mins

In this special episode, we sit down with a dynamic panel of women from the International Gay Rodeo Association who have worn many hats—competitors, certified officials, board members, royalty, and a past IGRA president. They share powerful stories about community, leadership, identity, and the deep pride that comes with building and sustaining an inclusive rodeo culture. If you have pictures to submit for the 50th Anniversary of ...

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Backstage Rodeo - The People That Make Rodeo Happen

May 12, 2025 • 50 mins

This episode of the International Gay Rodeo Podcast highlights the behind-the-scenes volunteers—like timers, judges, and announcers—whose essential work keeps the rodeo running smoothly.

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Rodeo Royalty: Service, Fundraising, and Giving Back

April 21, 2025 • 49 mins

Explore how the International Gay Rodeo Association's royalty team is selected, the work the team does, and how they support rodeos and communities as the ambassadors of IGRA.

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The Heart of the Rodeo: Voices of Competitors

April 7, 2025 • 31 mins

Interviews with competitors and participants about what gay rodeo means to them, their challenges, and their personal journeys in the sport.

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Rodeo & Rhinestones: The History of Gay Rodeo

March 3, 2025 • 28 mins

Explore the origins of the gay rodeo movement, including its roots in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, key milestones, and its impact on both the rodeo and queer communities.

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Trailer

February 25, 2025 • 45 secs

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