Ep 78 - Isaac Quick, John Leible, Jeremiah Quick - What It Takes to Build a World-Class Rodeo

Send us Fan MailA rodeo this big does not “just happen” because the calendar flips to August. We sit down with current rodeo chairman Isaac Quick, current co-chair John Leible, and past chairman Jeremiah Quick to unpack how the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo is planned, built, and run by an army of volunteers who treat the grounds like a second home. Two weeks out, they are juggling weather, workdays, fences, new buildings, and the nonstop problem-solving that never makes the highlight reel.We dig into what’s new and what’s next, including the Hay Barn concept built to improve the patron experience with daytime music and a true after party flow once the arena entertainment ends. The guys also explain how entertainment booking really works now, why certain nights hit sellout fast, and why Sikeston is investing in a permanent stage to keep attracting top-tier acts and improve concert production. If you care about event operations, logistics, or how a community scales a tradition without losing its personality, this conversation delivers real details.On the rodeo side, we get into PRCA realities: slack changes meant to draw better contestants, why added money and a $25,000-per-event purse can move the needle for athletes chasing the NFR, and how Cowboy Channel coverage expands the rodeo’s national reach. We also talk about the mission behind the madness: sponsorships, donations back into the community, and the economic impact that stretches far beyond the arena gates.If you love Sikeston, small-town traditions, or the craft behind a world-class rodeo week, hit play, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who needs a reason to come experience it in person. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston.🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube ✉️ Contact: [email protected]