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Corduroy Cast
by Carson Swafford
Hello, my name is Carson Swafford and I am the Secretary for Kingfisher FFA chapter in the state of Oklahoma. I decided to make this podcast for my interest in the National FFA Organization. I love connecting with other people. This is an interview-style podcast. My goal is to spread knowledge to others and to gain more myself. The feeling of putting on the corduroy jacket every contest is like no other. So come and join me on my journey in FFA. Thank you!
Episodes
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Episode 35, Two Year Anniversary Episode
For Episode 35, I am very excited to have Bryan Jones, Kaden Pliler, and Kylee Falasco. Bryan is a recently retired Rhode Island FFA State President and now National Officer Candidate from Rhode Island. Kaden is now the 2026-2027 Oklahoma FFA State Secretary. Kylee is a former National FFA…
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Episode 34, with Maggie Carroll, Molly Mayes, and Dally Pedersen
For Episode 34 I am excited to have Maggie Carroll, Molly Mayes, and Dally Pedersen from the Cashion FFA Chapter in Oklahoma on the show! Maggie is now the President at Cashion. Dally is Chapter Secretary and Molly is the Chapter Reporter. Maggie is a 2-time state finalist in Prepared Public...
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Episode 33, with Paxton Brown
For episode 33, I an very excited to have Paxton Brown from the Jenks FFA Chapter in Oklahoma on the show! Paxton was recently elected 2026-2027 Chapter President at Jenks, he was the 5th High Individual in the Natural Resources speaking division at the OKFFA State Speech Contest in 2025, in 2026...
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Episode 32, with 2025-2026 National FFA President, Trey Myers
For Episode 32, I am very excited to have your 2025-2026 National FFA President, Trey Myers on the show! Trey is originally from the Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter in Oklahoma and served as 2023-2024 OKFFA Central Area Vice President. This past summer, Trey was the OKFFA Alumni Camp director for the...
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Episode 31, with Luke McCrea, MNFFA Region VII President.
For Episode 31 I am very excited to have Luke McCrea on the show! Luke currently serves as Minnesota FFA as their Region VII president and he was a member of the National FFA Band in 2024 and this past fall he was a national qualifier in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. He is currently an FFA in…
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Episode 30, with Leaundre Delonia, OKFFA Northeast Area Vice President
It's National FFA Week! For episode 30, I am very excited to have your 2025-2026 OKFFA Northeast Area Vice President, Leaundre Delonia on the show! Leaundre is originally from the Okmulgee FFA Chapter. His freshman year he made an NFA documentary seen in ag classrooms across the nation. He is a...
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Episode 29, with Hudson Andrews, 2025-26 OKFFA Central Area Vice President
For Episode 29, I am very excited to the Oklahoma FFA’s 2025-2026 Central Area Vice President, Hudson Andrews on the show! Hudson is originally from the Purcell FFA Chapter in Oklahoma and served as President his senior year. In May 2025, he was elected as OKFFA Central Area VP for 2025-26. I had…
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Episode 28, with McKinna Turner, Owasso FFA.
For episode 28 I am very excited to have McKinna Turner from the Owasso FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. McKinna currently serves as the chapter's vice president and was a state champion in 8-9-10th General Agriculture Prepared Speech in 2025 and was a part of the state champion Opening and Closing...
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Episode 27 with Beau Newport, Meeker FFA
For episode 27, I am very excited to have Beau Newport from the Meeker FFA Chapter. Beau is a sophomore and currently serves as chapter reporter. He qualified for the Oklahoma FFA State Speech contest in 8th Grade Agricultural Explorations in 2024. Beau is the creator of the Gaining Ground…
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Episode 26, with Annie Schneider, Seiling FFA
For episode 26, I am very excited to have Annie Schneider on the show! Annie is the chapter president at Seiling and she was a national semifinalist in Prepared Public Speaking at the 98th National FFA Convention in 2025. She also place 4th in the OKFFA State Extemporaneous Speech contest in…
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Episode 25, with Hadley Ott, Lomega FFA
We're back! For Episode 25, I am very excited to have Hadley Ott from the Lomega FFA Chapter! Hadley currently serves as chapter president and is a senior at Lomega High School. She was a state runner-up in the FFA Creed in 2023, She made the state public speaking finals at the 98th Oklahoma FFA...
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Episode 24, with Corbin Robbins. Chattanooga FFA
For Episode 24 I am very excited to have Corbin Robbins on the show! Corbin is a senior at the Chattanooga FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. In 2023, Corbin won the state FFA Creed contest and placed 3rd at the National Contest that fall. In April 2025, he won the state extemporaneous speaking contest and...
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Episode 23, with River Winters; Laverne FFA
For episode 23, I am very excited to have River Winters on the show! River will be at Laverne High School this year and a member of the Laverne FFA Chapter. River recently won the OKFFA State Talent Show at the 99th Oklahoma FFA State Convention in May. He sang his cover of ‘Greatest Love Story’...
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Episode 22 with Callen Veit and 2025-26 OKFFA Southwest Area VP, Bonham Eslick
For Episode 22 I am excited to have another 2-guest episode with Callen Veit and 2025-2026 OKFFA Southwest Area Vice President Bonham Eslick. Callen is from the Morrison FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. He is a 2-time OKFFA prepared public speaking state champion and he was a National champion in the...
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Episode 21, with National FFA Secretary, Luke Jennings
For Episode 21, I am very excited to have the National FFA Secretary, Luke Jennings on the show! Luke is from the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter in Ohio, he served as an Ohio State VP At Large from 2022-2023 and served as their state president from 2023-2024. He was elected National FFA Secretary...
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Episode 20, 1 Year Anniversary Special
On May 20, 2024, I released the very first episode of the show, and now 1 year later, we are on Episode 20! It has been an awesome year doing this show and have so many more episodes to come but for now, sit back and listen to this special episode! On the show I had, Emily Gosset, Coy Davidson,...
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Episode 19, with Kaden Pliler. Purcell FFA
For Episode 19, I am very excited to have Kaden Pliler on the show! Kaden is originally from Purcell, OK and he currently serves on the officer team. This past summer he released “Dying Ember” to great success among FFA members and he will preform at State FFA Convention this May. I can’t wait to...
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Episode 18, with RI FFA State Vice President, Bryan Jones
For Episode 18, I am very excited to have Rhode Island FFA State Vice President, Bryan Jones. Bryan is from the Exeter-West Greenwich Chapter and he was a state champion in Employment Skills. He now currently serves as State Vice President. Thanks Bryan!
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Episode 17, with OKFFA State Secretary, Cooper Kline
For Episode 17, I am very excited to have OKFFA State Secretary Cooper Kline. Cooper is originally from the North Rock Creek FFA Chapter and was a National Finalist in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and currently serves as State Secretary.
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Episode 16 with, Ivy Hartman
For Episode 16 I am very excited to have Ivy Hartman on the show! Ivy is originally from my home chapter of Kingfisher, Oklahoma. She was part of a third overall Conduct of Chapter Meetings team at Nationals in 2019, a National Finalist in Ag Issues. She was a state champion in Parliamentary...
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Episode 15, with Lynlee McCurry from Salina FFA in Oklahoma
Happy New Year! For episode 15, and my first of 2025, I am very excited to have Lynlee McCurry on the show! She was the 2024 AFR State Extemporaneous Champ, FFA in the USA Reporter, 2024 Plant Science Prepared Speech State Qualifier, Runs a SAE called Little Aggies, Chapter President of Salina…
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Episode 14, With National FFA President, Thaddeus Bergschneider
For Episode 14, I am very excited to have National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider on the show! Thaddeus is from the Franklin FFA Chapter in Illinois and he was a National Finalist in Extemporaneous Public Speaking in 2023. He served as Illinois FFA’s State President in 2023-24. It was…
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Episode 13, with Anna Jo Heling, Oklahoma FFA Northeast Area Vice President
For Episode 13, I am very excited to have Oklahoma's 2024-25 Northeast Area Vice President, Anna Jo Heling. Anna Jo is originally from the Inola FFA Chapter, She was an Ag Ed Proficiency State Champion, A State Champion in Employment Skills and OK FFA Academic Excellence and once again serves as…
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Episode 12, with National FFA Western Region Vice President, Emily Gossett
For Episode 12 I am very excited to have National FFA Western Region Vice President, Emily Gossett on the show! Emily is originally from Silver City, New Mexico and served as New Mexico FFA's State Secretary from 2020-22 and in October 2023 she was elected National Western Region Vice President.…
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Episode 11, with Oklahoma FFA State Reporter, Aubrie McEndoo
For Episode 11 I am very blessed to have your Oklahoma FFA State Reporter, Aubrie McEndoo on the show. Aubrie is from Stillwater, Oklahoma and was a 2x National Champion in Agriscience Fair, Breed Champion at OYE, member of the Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council, Vice President of the Oklahoma...
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Episode 10, with Pedro Valles. Former Oklahoma FFA State Secretary.
For episode 10 I am very excited to have Pedro Valles on the show! Pedro is originally from Dover, OK and went to high school there. In 2022 he was an Agronomy State Champion and most importantly he served Oklahoma FFA as your State Secretary in 2023-24. He now resides in Stillwater and is going...
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Episode 9, with National FFA Advisor Dr. Travis Park
For Episode 9 I am very excited to have National FFA Advisor, Dr. Travis Park on the show. Dr. Park is originally from Trafalgar, Indiana and attended Purdue University and being an Indiana State Officer. From 1992-93 he served as National FFA President. He got his doctorate at University of...
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Episode 8, with Oklahoma FFA State President, Kayla Polling
For Episode 8 I am very excited to have your 2024-25 Oklahoma FFA State President, Kayla Polling on the show! Kayla is from Silo. She was a state champion in public speaking for Agribusiness and Natural Resources. A National runner-up for Extemporaneous Speaking, and Greenhand State Champion. She...
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Episode 7, with Former Oklahoma FFA State Officer Garrett Case
For episode 7 I am very blessed to have former Oklahoma Northeast Area Vice President, Garrett Case. Garrett is originally from Skiatook, Oklahoma and currently attends Oklahoma State University. He was a multiple-time state finalist in Prepared Public Speaking. Most importantly, he served one…
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Episode 6, with 2024-25 Arkansas Eastern District Vice President, Jonah Savell
For Episode 6, I am very excited to have your 2024-25 Arkansas Eastern District Vice President, Jonah Savell. Jonah is from Salem, Arkansas and attended Salem High School. He played football there and was obviously in FFA. He was a state finalist for State STAR in Agribusiness and Discussion…
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Episode 5, with Coy Davidson from Elgin and Cierra Collins from Frederick
For Episode 5 I am very excited to have Coy Davidson from Elgin and Cierra Collins from Frederick. Coy was the 2024 Prepared Public Speaking state champion, 2022 Ag sales National Runner-Up and Cierra was in the State FFA Chorus in 2023 and 2024. She was the 2024 FFA Creed state champion and both...
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Episode 4, with National Officer Candidate, Kylee Falasco
For Episode 4 I am very grateful to have Kylee Falasco on the show! She is a 2x state proficiency winner and 2x national proficiency award finalist. She was an ag comm state champion in 2023 and most importantly was Oklahoma’s Southwest Area Vice President in 2023-2024. She was recently selected…
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Episode 3, with Heath Laubach from Mooreland
For my third episode I am very pleased to have Heath Laubach from Mooreland on the show! Heath is an incoming senior at Mooreland High School and is a part of OYLA and was a 2024 WLC scholarship recipient and a 3x Prepared Public Speaking state finalist. I loved having him on the show and can’t...
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Episode 2, with Chloe Blair from Kingfisher
For episode 2, Chloe Blair is joining the show. She was a national qualifier for Conduct of Chapter Meetings and Parliamentary Procedure. She was a NW area Vice President candidate finalist this past year. She was an absolute blast to have on the show as she is one of my great friends. Thanks Chloe!
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Episode 1, with 2024-25 Oklahoma Southeast Area Vice President Titus Montgomery
The very first episode of the Corduroy Cast has arrived! I am very privileged to have our 2024-25 Oklahoma Southeast Area Vice President, Titus Montgomery. Titus is from the Red Oak FFA Chapter. He is known as the “Grass King” by some. He has won an Ag Communications Proficiency State…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, my name is Carson Swafford and I am the Secretary for Kingfisher FFA chapter in the state of Oklahoma. I decided to make this podcast for my interest in the National FFA Organization. I love connecting with other people. This is an interview-style podcast. My goal is to spread knowledge to others and to gain more myself. The feeling of putting on the corduroy jacket every contest is like no other. So come and join me on my journey in FFA. Thank you!
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