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Basically Famous Podcast
by Tyler K. Schuster
Sharing stories and interviews of extraordinary people in the agriculture and western industries, Tyler Schuster sits down with those who are basically famous in her life. Through her podcast, "Basically Famous," Tyler brings listeners into the world of individuals who have made significant impacts in their fields. Whether it’s a seasoned rancher, a rodeo star, or an innovative agricultural scientist, each guest provides a unique and compelling narrative. Join Tyler each week to hear inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and passion from the people who shape these industries.
Episodes
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Season 9 Finale with Tyler
We’re wrapping up Season 9 with a big life update and answering your questions! From getting started early in your career and knowing when it’s time to leave a position, to navigating career growth, taking risks, and figuring out what’s next, we’re covering it all. Tyler also shares a major...
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Lorinda Van Newkirk
Lorinda “Lo” Van Newkirk is a powerhouse entrepreneur, innovator, and leader with more than 25 years of experience building businesses and breaking barriers across the agricultural, Western, and fashion industries. As the founder and president of Lucky Chuck®, Lorinda has built a brand recognized...
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Jennifer Ann Scasta, PhD
Dr. Jennifer Ann Scasta is a believer, wife, mom, and lifelong advocate for agriculture, people, and the power of relationships. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Jennifer Ann spent the last 15 years working for the university — first in career services and later in fundraising and...
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Brandi Richards
Brandi Richards is a third-generation cattlewoman; she and her husband own and manage Diamond Cattle Feeders, a 20,000-head feedyard in Hereford, Texas. But her work in agriculture extends far beyond the feedyard. Since 1992, she has worked in veterinary product sales, providing cattle producers...
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Sarah Franklin
Sarah Franklin has been immersed in agriculture her entire life, growing up on her family’s farm before earning an agricultural economics degree from Texas A&M University. A graduate of the TALL XIV cohort, Sarah is passionate about giving back to her community and the agriculture industry…
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Claudia Wright
Claudia Scott Wright is the owner of R&W Real Estate, Inc., a commercial real estate firm founded in 1998 specializing in brokerage, consulting, and appraisal services. Built on the motto, “We don’t Lie, Cheat or Steal… and all that other stuff we can work out,” Claudia and her team pride...
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Rhinestone Lipgloss Founder, Sarah Kelsey
What started with $85, a kitchen table, and a pair of handmade earrings turned into an internationally recognized brand. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Kelsey, the founder of Rhinestone Lipgloss to hear how a custom horse show outfit sparked an unexpected business, why she walked away…
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Delaney Ann Music
Texas-born singer-songwriter Delaney Ann has been making waves in country music since releasing her debut EP at just 13 years old. Now 26, she's written more than 300 songs, performed across the country, opened for artists like Lucas Nelson and Dwight Yoakam, and signed with Synapse Publishing &...
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Sami Jo Smith, Premier Women's Rodeo
Sami Jo Smith grew up as a pastor’s daughter and moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, when she was just five years old. The first time she saw Miss Frontier ride by, she knew she wanted to be part of that tradition someday. Although she spent much of her youth as a competitive swimmer, Sami Jo was...
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Dude Ranchers' Association, Bryce Albright
Bryce Albright, Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers' Association. As the association celebrates its 100th anniversary, Bryce is helping lead the organization into its next century while honoring the traditions that have defined the dude ranch industry for generations. The dude ranch industry...
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Julie Bass, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Julie Bass serves as the Chief Mission Officer for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, an organization dedicated to promoting agriculture through a family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, celebrates Western heritage, supports Texas youth, and provides year-round...
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Stacy Stockard Caliva
Stacy Stockard Caliva is a writer and graphic designer based in Lubbock, Texas. She serves as director of communications and marketing for the Texas Tech University Office of Advancement, where she oversees the voice of philanthropy across the university and shapes communications for prospective...
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Kensie Darst Todd, Ag Communicator
Kensie Darst Todd has never been afraid to chase a dream — even when it meant stepping outside of her comfort zone and creating a path all her own. Two generations removed from the ranching lifestyle, Kensie followed every opportunity that came her way and built a career rooted in storytelling,...
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Allison Burenheide, Vence Global Marketing Lead
Allison Burenheide is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University who has never been afraid to bet on herself, take risks, and grow through every opportunity. Today, she leads global marketing at Vence, helping shape innovation and storytelling within the agriculture...
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Dr. Kallie Covington & Payton Priest, Working Mom Life
Dr. Kallie Covington and Payton Priest are passionate about their careers, their families, and raising the next generation. These working moms join us to share what life looks like balancing careers, motherhood, and marriage to husbands in the agriculture industry. In this episode, we discuss how...
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Leslee Kay, Transition Ranch
Leslee Kay Hurwitz is a dream chaser, lifelong learner, and someone who has built a lifestyle that truly embodies her spirit. Alongside Sandy, she has helped lead the Clinics as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) since the early 2000s. Together, the pair also ventured into real estate...
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Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Lawyer & Cowgirl
Michelle Simpson Tuegel grew up in Bridgeport, Texas, and has built an impressive career marked by determination, resilience, and passion. As a young athlete, Michelle competed on the U.S. Water Ski Team before pursuing a law degree and eventually founding The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm. Today, her...
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Kyre Larrabee, DVM
Dr. Kyre Larrabee is shaping the next generation of veterinarians as an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Texas Tech University. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Kyre was a member of the OSU rodeo team before continuing her education there…
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Dr. Kelley Ranly, Texas 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Dr. Kelley Ranly serves as an Extension Program Specialist and Leadership Coordinator for Texas 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, where she leads the charge in developing and coordinating statewide agricultural leadership programs for high school students across Texas. From overseeing Texas…
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Carley Myers , Senior VP of Marketing 6666 Ranch
Carley Myers serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at the 6666 Ranch. Originally from New York, Carley made her way to Texas to attend Texas Christian University, where she competed on the equestrian team. In this episode, we talk about her journey from falling in love with horses at a...
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NCHA Celebrity Cutting presented by: Icon Global
Today on the podcast, we sit down with Kelsi Uechtritz ofIcon Global to talk all things NCHA Celebrity Cutting. Happening April 11 at 6 PM in Fort Worth, this exciting event brings together celebrities and top riders for a great cause—benefiting UT Southwestern. We dive into what makes this event...
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Boss Mares Inc.
This special edition episode features Boss Mares Inc. https://www.bossmaresinc.org/ Patti Colbert, one of the founders joins us to share more about the mission of Boss Mares Inc. and their current opening for grant applications. If you are looking to take your business and passion to the next...
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Talks with Tyler - Leveraging LinkedIn
We always hear how important it is to be on LinkedIn but never what to post, how to engage and how to be relevant. This quick episode breaks down how to build your profile and what you can be sharing on your account! This is my personal podcast and reflects my own thoughts, opinions, and...
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Talks with Tyler - Personal Branding
This month, host Tyler Schuster is sharing more on personal branding. From what is a personal brand to building your own personal brand statement, Tyler breaks down how she built her brand and what she is doing to continue to build it. Personal branding is vital in the world we live in. It will...
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Season 8 Finale with Tyler & Reese
Tyler Schuster and Reese Echols sit down and answer all of your questions! We chat networking, marketing yourself and more. We also answer some rapid fire questions you sent in. This is my personal podcast and reflects my own thoughts, opinions, and experiences. This show is not affiliated with,...
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Meet Cavender's with Jennifer Green and Sydney Shepard
Jennifer Green, Senior Manager of Community Partnerships at Cavender’s, joins us alongside Sydney Shepard, Western Marketing and Events Coordinator, to share the story of Cavender’s and the continued growth of the iconic western brand. We take a deep dive into Team Cavender’s, a group of 25...
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Nutrition Consultant - Dr. Remy Wyatt
Dr. Remy Wyatt is a Texas native whose roots in purebred Limousin cattle shaped her lifelong passion for the beef industry. Growing up on ranches in both Texas and Kentucky, she gained early experience in the cow-calf sector and heifer development, which led her to pursue a degree in Animal…
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Texas Wine with Katy Jane Seaton and January Wiese
Texas wine is more than just a drink, it’s a thriving part of agriculture and a driving force in the Texas economy, especially in the High Plains. This week, we’re joined by two incredible women who dedicate their careers to growing and promoting the industry: Katy Jane Seaton, co-owner of...
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Callison Ranch, Nikki Callison
Nikki Callison is a fourth-generation cattle rancher in Oklahoma with a story rooted in faith, family, and resilience. After spending a decade teaching in Dallas, she felt the pull to return home and pursue ranching. Just two weeks later, she met her husband, Roger, and together they adopted…
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Beef Industry Spokesperson, Kim Rounds
Kim Rounds is a storyteller, strategist, and lifelong agvocate with a passion for connecting people to the cattle industry in ways that are real and relatable. She believes the stories we tell shape how the world sees agriculture—and she’s made it her mission to tell them well. Kim began her…
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First Generation CattleWoman, Calli Williams
Calli Williams, first-generation rancher and co-founder of TW Angus near Mitchell, South Dakota, shares what it really takes to build a legacy from the pasture up. Calli shares how every animal on the ranch has intention—from bulls for their annual sale, to steers destined for their...
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Of the West Founder, Jessie Jarvis
Jessie Jervis is a modern-day western woman who wears many hats! As a wife, mother, third-generation rancher, podcast host, and the Founder + CEO of Of The West, a job platform built specifically for the agriculture and western industries, Jessie is in lots of spaces. Born and raised on her...
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Marketing and Careers with Linay Williams
Linay Williams, originally from Hondo, Texas, now calls the quaint town of Quitaque home. After graduating from Texas Tech University, she took her freelance business, Black Creek Innovations, full-time—spending seven years building a marketing agency that gave corporate America a partner who…
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Cattlewoman Reba Mazak
Reba Mazak grew up in the cattle industry, but with three older brothers, she wasn’t always needed on the cow crew. Her path changed when she met her late husband, Paul, and together they built a cattle operation of their own. Starting with just a few acres, Reba and Paul grew their business into...
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Rangeland Extraordinaire, Dr. Morgan Treadwell
Inspired by her father, Dr. Morgan Treadwell developed a deep passion for rangelands and conservation. Today, she serves as a Professor and Extension Range Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Her work focuses on fire and grazing interactions within native plant communities and on...
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Butcher Solutions LLC Founder, Sierra Anthony
Sierra Anthony discovered her passion for the beef industry during college when she first stepped into the meat lab. That experience set her on a path that led to launching Butcher Solutions LLC. Recognizing that butchers are the unique link between producers and consumers, Sierra knew her...
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Leadership & Sales with Codie Wright de Secaira
When Codie Wright de Secaira enrolled in a sales class at Texas A&M University, she quickly realized she had found her calling. Guided by a trusted mentor and professor, after graduation she began teaching leadership and sales courses—ultimately impacting the lives of more than 4,000 students....
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The Active Historian, Kaitlyn Weldon
In 2020, Kaitlyn Weldon launched The Active Historian blog as a way to share her graduate research. Five years later, it has grown into a platform that highlights her adventures and discoveries across the United States. While Kaitlyn enjoys exploring all aspects of history, her true passion lies…
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Baleigh Creed, Western Wedding Photographer
This week’s guest is Baleigh Creed, a western wedding photographer whose artistry has been featured in multiple publications. She’s also the owner of Western Wedding Magazine and a 2025 COWGIRL 30 Under 30 honoree. Baleigh shares the story of how she found her way into photography, the journey of...
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Introducing Brands & Blazers Inc.
As season 8 starts we are excited to share Brands & Blazers Inc. Brands & Blazers Inc. is a 501C3 nonprofit built to empower students through professional development and attire. Brands & Blazers will officially launch September 1st! For more information and all the details follow Brands &…
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Season 7 Finale!
It is time to wrap up the season after 18 epic episodes. I am excited to share with you what I am learning and my latest adventure that I hope to launch September 1st. I am so thrilled to continue to bring students the resources they need to be successful. This season of the podcast is sponsored…
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Becky Allan's Journey into Agriculture & Entrepreneurship
Becky Allan grew up all over the world, but when it came time to choose a college, there was no doubt in her mind—she was headed to Texas A&M. Today, she and her husband are entrepreneurs, owning and operating three businesses while raising three boys. No two days ever look the same in Becky’s...
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Victoria Heller
This Week on the Podcast: We're joined by Victoria Heller, Senior Manager of Education at the Texas Beef Council. With a decade of experience under her belt, Victoria takes us behind the scenes of her work representing Texas cattle producers and shares some of the most exciting and impactful...
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Sandra Lastovica & Stephanie Lastovica Marburger
Get ready for a lively and heartfelt conversation with the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Sandra Lastovica and Stephanie Lastovica Marburger! Deeply rooted in the livestock industry and proud graduates of Texas A&M University, Sandra and Stephanie bring a unique blend of experience, passion, and...
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Networking & Internships with Kristen Brown
Kristen Brown was born and raised in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, where her roots in agriculture—particularly the feedlot industry—run deep. Today, she still calls the Panhandle home, balancing life as a wife, mother, and freelance professional. This week, Kristen shares her inspiring career...
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From Spurs to Spines with Dr. Kassi McPherson
Kassi McPherson grew up in the heart of South Dakota, where her love for rodeo first took root. That passion carried her through college rodeo and into her academic journey. Eventually, Kassi made the bold move to Dallas to attend chiropractic school, blending her deep connection to the western...
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The Power of Connections with Megan Terry
Megan Terry serves as the Executive Director of the Montana Grazing Lands Coalition, where no two days look the same. In this episode, she shares how she found her dream career and what the journey looked like along the way. Megan opens up about the power of relationships in shaping her path and...
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Cattle & Careers with Lindsay Runft
This week on the podcast, Lindsay Runft shares her journey from intern to returning to Certified Angus Beef, all while raising cattle and kids in rural Kansas. Lindsay dives into the power of mentorship, networking, and the impact of professional attire in shaping a career. We talk about...
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LEP & Associates Founder, Lauren Perez
Lauren Perez discovered her passion for agriculture through livestock judging. After attending Butler and K-State, she pursued a master’s degree at Texas A&M University. She then spent a decade in agricultural lending before founding LEP & Associates, where she now specializes in talent...
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Denim Dentistry Owner, Ashley Starrett
From a small town in Missouri to the cutting edge of equine dentistry, Ashley Starrett’s journey is one of passion, service, and entrepreneurship. Growing up in a family of business owners and community leaders, she always knew she wanted to forge her own path. Initially drawn to human dentistry,...
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Sharing stories and interviews of extraordinary people in the agriculture and western industries, Tyler Schuster sits down with those who are basically famous in her life. Through her podcast, "Basically Famous," Tyler brings listeners into the world of individuals who have made significant impacts in their fields. Whether it’s a seasoned rancher, a rodeo star, or an innovative agricultural scientist, each guest provides a unique and compelling narrative. Join Tyler each week to hear inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and passion from the people who shape these industries.
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Tyler K. Schuster
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Sharing stories and interviews of extraordinary people in the agriculture and western industries, Tyler Schuster sits down with those who are basically famous in her life. Through her podcast, "Basically Famous," Tyler brings listeners into the world of individuals who have made significant impacts...
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