Let's Freakin' Rodeo

This week, the guys sit down with 8x World Champion Breakaway Roper, Lari Dee Guy. From the explosion of Breakaway Roping to the sport’s evolution since her early days, Lari shares her favorite moments from her Hall of Fame career and what it takes to become a great roper. 

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The guys sit down with 2004 World Champ Monty “Hurricane” Lewis—a fast-talking, faster-riding roper with stories from both legends and the next generation. He reflects on a standout career, the evolution of the sport, and his unshakable passion for roping. 

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Legendary announcer Boyd Polhamus has called some of the greatest moments in rodeo history. This week, he joins Ty and Cole to talk past, present, and future of the sport. What would the National Finals Rodeo look like if Boyd could reinvent it? Who are his picks for top cowboys and cowgirls to watch. Plus, Boyd shares what it really takes to turn great athletes into true stars. Don’t miss this episode with one of rodeo’s most icon...

Matt Merritt has spent his life making people laugh, lighting up arenas with his quick wit and big personality. But when he was diagnosed with cancer, lifting others up became his toughest challenge. In this episode of LFR, Matt shares how he kept going, found joy, and stayed true to his calling to entertain.

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Justin Maass made his mark as an elite horse trainer and mentor to some of the best in the tie-down game. Although he never captured a World Title, he wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. Competing in the prime of tie-down roping, he knows he was part of something special. These days, Justin pours his energy into training and mentoring young cowboys, with the same passion and competitive spirit that defined his career.

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Leon Coffee, a rodeo legend, has spent over three decades entertaining fans and forming lasting bonds. Despite a challenging start, broken bones, and dyslexia, he’s remained a driving force in the sport. Now at 70 years old, he join the boys to share his journey and vision for rodeo’s future.

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Think you’ve heard all the good stuff from Cody Ohl? Think again. Part 2 is even more raw, unfiltered, and no holds barred. Who does Cody call the greatest in roping? Can today’s competitors match the '90s legends? What’s his take on NFR qualifiers in The American Rodeo, and should men compete in barrel racing? Bold opinions and controversial thoughts ahead—this one’s sure to spark some heated debates. 

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6x World Champion Cody Ohl sits down with the boys and pulls no punches, sharing the raw truth about his journey. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, he's faced depression, battled injuries, and dealt with relentless haters. Cody quickly learned that being hated is part of the game when you're one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. And yes, we dive into one of the most legendary rivalries in rodeo history. 

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These are the stories that built the sport. Taking us back in time, Stephen Perry shares his favorite stories of traveling on the road in the 70s, sharing driving time with cowboys who would go on to become legends of the sport, like Joe B. While we learn that some things never change—such as the need for great horsepower, the thrill of match roping, and buying chocolate for the secretaries—Perry reflects on the good ol' days in th...

He's only the greatest bull rider of all time...so he says. It's Rodeo Time with Dale Brisby on LFR and the greatest of them all sits down with the boys to talk everything under the sun. We're breaking down business strategies that led him on the road to Instagram fame, his faith, the coolest celebrities he's met and how his love for rodeo keeps his drive alive to be successful.

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She's only the greatest to ever compete in Barrel Racing. After going professional at 13 years old, Charmayne James went on to win a record-setting 11 Gold Buckles and is easily the most dominating cowgirl to ever compete in the sport of rodeo. So what makes a person that successful? And did she really rise to stardom on a horse that only cost $1,100 from the feed lot? Hear more from the legend herself and what she's doing now to k...

You may know him as the 4x World Champion Saddle Bronc rider, but before he was winning gold buckles he was a 2x Canadian Contract of the Year performing for the likes of the Queen of England and the Prince and Princess of England.

We dig in deep on the world of saddle bronc riding with the King of Canada, Zeke Thurston. Hear how Killer Bee helped spearhead the start of his career to the year he only bucked off two broncs and all th...

She's arguably one of the greatest barrel racers in modern-day rodeo. The 4x World Champ Hailey Kinsel joins the pod as our first cowgirl to breakdown life as a professional barrel racer. Hear how she had multiple college professions tell her she wasn't going to make it and how that fueled her fire. Plus, Craigslist helped her find her legendary horse, Sister? Seriously?! Yes. Seriously.
 

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8x World Champ Stetson Wright joins the boys and doesn't hold anything back. He breaks down the injury that kept him out of competition for 14 months and his unbelievable comeback that has kicked off his 2025 season, despite getting drawn out of most rodeos due to qualifications.

And we couldn't let him go without getting the 411 on being part of the Wright family. What's it like in the practice pen with competitive brothers and doe...

Some call him Roy Cooper, but most call him the Super Looper. Arguably one of the most famous and legendary ropers in the history of rodeo, Mr. Roy joins the boys to share all the stories and memories from a career that spanned four generations.  We've got stories about rodeoin' in planes and buying George Strait's bus from Pure Country and everything in between. This one is special with the tales most only dream of.

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It's no question Joe Beaver is synonymous with greatness. He'll never apologize for who he was, who he is and what he accomplished. Joe shares the stories behind the buckles and what it means to be a cowboy beyond the buckle you wear.

As a leader and mentor in the industry, he doesn't hold anything back when it comes to sharing the difference between the ole' rodeo cowboys and today's cowboys...the good, the bad and the ugly.  From ...

We're talking Cowboys, and we don't mean the rodeo cowboys, we mean that blue and silver of the Dallas Cowboys. We stir up something newly cemented as the "LFR Guess Game" and tackle the most controversial topics in rodeo head on and we're holding nothing back. Why isn't Breakaway in the National Finals Rodeo? Do the big names in roughstock get loaded with scores? Is the younger generation flashier than the old school cowboys? Shou...

Being raised on the south side of Houston, there were typically two end outcomes for kids, Incarcerated or dead. But for Jay Brown - The Cowboy Boss, he knew he wanted to take a different path, and that path lead him straight to the rodeo arena. Now, the rapper and rodeo athlete is bringing together the rural and urban lifestyle through his music. Hear more about his upbringing, his dedication to the cowboy code and the rap for Let...

Team roping is the only rodeo event where your success relies directly on another person’s performance. If your header or heeler misses, you go home empty handed. For Paden Bray, the sport has brought both incredible highs and devastating lows, from making it to the National Finals Rodeo to surviving a devastating roll over accident. Now in 2025, Bray has a fire lit under him to make it to his 4th NFR and maybe even make a run at t...