He Got Thrown by a Bull… and Never Quit | Rodeo Clown “Boom Boom” Story

What starts as a joke in a high school classroom turns into a 30+ year career in professional rodeo.In this episode of Mills County Roots, we sit down with Shawn “Boom Boom” Thompson, a professional rodeo clown and entertainer from Fremont County, Iowa, who’s performed across the country and is now returning to his roots at the legendary Sydney, Iowa Rodeo.In this episode:• How a class clown moment launched a lifelong career• Inside the life of a professional rodeo entertainer• The reality of bullfighting, barrels, and arena safety• Traveling the country and performing in top venues• Why the Sydney Rodeo is one of the most respected in the nation• The deep connection between rodeo, patriotism, and communityFrom getting tossed by a bull on day one… to headlining his hometown rodeo… this is one of those stories that just hits.📍 Featuring: Shawn “Boom Boom” Thompson📍 Sydney, Iowa Rodeo – one of the top outdoor rodeos in the U.S.