From Upstate New York to Rodeo Glory: Mike Swearingen's Journey

Join us for an unforgettable episode as we sit down with Mike Swearingen, a versatile 4-event cowboy hailing from upstate New York. Mike regales us with captivating memories from rodeos like the Attica Rodeo, J Bar J’s Nightmare, and the renowned St Tite Rodeo, painting a vivid picture of the thrilling world of rodeo in the East. From heart-pounding events like the Greased Pig Race and the Cowhide Race to the adrenaline rush of skiing in the Cowboy Downhill, Mike shares his experiences with humor and nostalgia. Listen as he reflects on the honor of being inducted into the St Tite Rodeo’s Hall of Fame and recounts unforgettable encounters with legendary figures on the slopes of Colorado. Don't miss this exhilarating journey through the Wild West of the East with Mike SwearingenWe hope that you enjoy!We are now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Resources:Attica Rodeohttps://www.atticarodeo.com/event.htmlSt Tite Sept 8 to the 17thhttps://www.festivalwestern.com/en/ProRodeo Hall of Famehttps://prorodeo.com/news/2023/7/15/general-prorodeo-hall-of-fame-inducts-star-studded-2023-classCowtown Rodeohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYSsO1JNTwJ Bar J Rodeo Companyhttps://westernhorseman.com/culture/flashbacks/flashback-j-bar-j-rodeo-company/Steamboat’s Legendary Cowboy Downhillhttps://blog.steamboat.com/steamboats-legendary-cowboy-downhill/Larry Mahanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_MahanBilly Kiddhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_KiddNew York State Rodeo Museumhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1159615314694489Beyond the Chutes Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241Beyond the Chutes Webpagehttps://beyondthechutes.show/ParaSight Systemshttps://www.parasightsystem.com/#rodeo #rodeodrive #rodeohouston #rodeofashion #hermesrodeo #houstonrodeo #rodeocrowns #rodeolife #rodeostyle #rodeotime #daysbeforerodeo #rodeoqueen #rodeos #rodeocrownswidebowl #canteirodeobras #onlyonrodeo #elrodeo #rodeophotography #rodeoboutique #rodeodr #rodeoready #rodeogirls #rodeorealty #brigadeirodeoreo #hermesrodeocharm #sarodeo #prorodeo #rodeohorse #rodeoroad #rodeocharm #rodeobeach #houstonlivestockshowandrodeo #rodeowrecks #erzbergrodeo #notmyfirstrodeo #rodeoclown #renorodeo #travisscottrodeo #rodeoseason #letsrodeosanantoni