EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 27 MIN
Ep. 74: Behind the Screens: Capturing Pro Rodeo in Real Time with Kordale DeSpain
from Grit Branded · host Grit Branded
On this episode, Brad sits down with Kordale DeSpain — originally from Holbrook, Arizona, and now based in Tishomingo, Oklahoma — whose journey has taken him from working full-time as a farrier to producing video at some of the biggest rodeos in the country with Real Screen Video.Kordale shares what really goes into running video boards and production systems at major events like the WNFR, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Dixie National, and the Governor’s Cup. From staying on top of constant rule changes to adapting to ever-evolving technology, he gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how the rodeo moments fans see on screens and television are captured in real time.Along the way, Kordale also talks about his life in the Western industry, the transition from being a farrier to life on the road traveling from rodeo to rodeo, and the path that led him to where he is today.
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On this episode, Brad sits down with Kordale DeSpain — originally from Holbrook, Arizona, and now based in Tishomingo, Oklahoma — whose journey has taken him from working full-time as a farrier to producing video at some of the biggest rodeos in the country with Real Screen Video.Kordale shares what really goes into running video boards and production systems at major events like the WNFR, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Dixie National, and the Governor’s Cup. From staying on top of constant rule changes to adapting to ever-evolving technology, he gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how the rodeo moments fans see on screens and television are captured in real time.Along the way, Kordale also talks about his life in the Western industry, the transition from being a farrier to life on the road traveling from rodeo to rodeo, and the path that led him to where he is today.
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