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NFR Extra
by Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
NFR Extra is a limited-run podcast that focuses on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and features personal conversations with champions and icons that embody the rodeo and Western lifestyle. Hosted by Andy Seiler and Brilynn Bentley, NFR Extra delivers in-depth conversations with Wrangler NFR contestants, as well as additional special guests.
Episodes
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#230 Singer/Songwriter Pat Green
Texas country music star Pat Green joins NFR Extra for a lively conversation about the music, memories, and moments that have shaped his career. From sharing the stage with Willie Nelson to unforgettable encounters with George Strait, Pat reflects on the artists who inspired him and the stories...
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#229 Proprietor & CEO, Genuine Billy Cook Saddles Adam Trenk
Attorney turned saddle company owner Adam Trenk joins NFR Extra to share the unexpected journey that led him to preserving the legacy of Billy Cook Saddles. From growing up in New Jersey with dreams of becoming a cowboy to acquiring a legendary saddle company during the 2019 Wrangler NFR, Adam...
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#228 A Conversation with Dean Thompson
2024 World Champion Bareback Rider Dean Thompson returns to NFR Extra to share the remarkable story of the six months that changed his life. What began as a rodeo injury led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis, four months of treatment, and ultimately the news that he was cancer-free. Dean opens up...
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#227 Roundtable with Tucker Allen, Rocker Steiner and Statler Wright
2025 World Champions Rocker Steiner, Statler Wright, and Tucker Allen take over the NFR Extra Round Table for a conversation that goes just about everywhere. From gold buckles, dream rodeo teams, and their Mount Rushmore picks to guitar collections, favorite comedy movies, and what life might…
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#226 2026 Miss Rodeo America Olivia Favero
2026 Miss Rodeo America Olivia Favero joins NFR Extra for a candid look at life behind the crown. Olivia shares how a childhood introduction to rodeo queen pageantry turned into a 15-year journey to Miss Rodeo America and takes listeners behind the scenes of the intense eight-day competition that...
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#225 2025 PRCA Champion Steer Wrestler Tucker Allen
2025 World Champion Steer Wrestler Tucker Allen joins NFR Extra for a conversation that goes far beyond the rodeo arena. Before diving into his championship season, Tucker shares the unlikely story of his "side job" as a Hollywood stuntman, working on productions like 1883, American Primeval, and...
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#224 2025 PRCA Champion Team Roper Header Andrew Ward
2025 Team Roping World Champion Andrew Ward joins NFR Extra to share the journey that led to his first gold buckle. From learning the sport alongside his brother to finding championship chemistry with partner Jake Long, Andrew reflects on the importance of trust, confidence, and the mental game...
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#223 2025 PRCA Champion Team Roper Heeler Jake Long
2025 Team Roping World Champion Jake Long joins NFR Extra for an honest conversation about the journey to his first gold buckle. Jake shares how experience, family, and a new perspective have changed the way he approaches competition, from choosing the right partner and trusting his horses to...
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#222 2025 PRCA Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Statler Wright
2025 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Statler Wright joins NFR Extra for a candid conversation about the little moments that added up to his first gold buckle. From last-minute rodeo entries and competing just days after becoming a dad to winning the world title by the narrowest of margins,...
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#221 2025 PRCA Champion Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner
2025 World Champion Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner joins NFR Extra for an honest, entertaining, and insightful conversation about his journey to the top of rodeo. Rocker reflects on turning pro at 18, the lessons he learned from early setbacks, and how a different mindset helped him capture his...
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#220 Roundtable with Defending Champions
Three of rodeo's biggest stars—Stetson Wright, Kassie Mowry, and Riley Webb—pull up a chair for a fun, candid Round Table conversation on NFR Extra. From their journeys to becoming repeat World Champions to the legends who inspired them along the way, this episode is packed with stories, laughs,...
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#219 Singer and Songwriter Jarrod Morris
Singer/songwriter Jarrod Morris joins the show for a deep dive into music, creativity, and the western lifestyle that shaped him. Jarrod shares how his sound evolved from Texas country folk songwriting into a gritty blend of rock, blues, and country influences—drawing inspiration from punk…
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#218 2025 PRCA Announcer of the Year and NFR Announcer Anthony Lucia
2025 PRCA Announcer of the Year and Wrangler NFR announcer Anthony Lucia joins the show to share the unforgettable experience of stepping behind the microphone at rodeo's biggest stage. Anthony reflects on the emotions of his first NFR, from spending Round 1 simply observing and taking notes to...
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#217 2025 Wrangler NFR Music Director Brad Narducci
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with 2024 PRCA Sound Director of the Year & 2025 Wrangler NFR Music Director Brad Narducci for one of the funniest and most entertaining conversations yet. Raised around rodeo with a bull-riding father and bronc-riding grandfather, Brad shares how he...
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#216 8X NFR Qualifier Will Lummus
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with 8-time Wrangler NFR Steer Wrestling qualifier Will Lummus for a candid conversation about longevity, consistency, and evolving with the sport. With nearly $2 million in career earnings, Will shares how he originally got into rodeo simply to make some...
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#215 2X NFR Qualifier and 2025 Top Gun Winner TJ Gray
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with Wrangler NFR qualifier and 2025 Top Gun winner T.J. Gray fresh off a career-defining season. T.J. reflects on his second trip to the Wrangler NFR, crossing the million-dollar mark in earnings, and winning over $300,000 in Las Vegas after entering the...
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#214 Entrepreneur and Influencer Hailey Holman
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with rodeo wife, entrepreneur, and creative spirit Hailey Holman. From growing up in Hawaii to heading to Cal Poly on a rodeo scholarship, Hailey shares the journey that led her to meeting her husband, Lefty Holman—and how a challenging rookie-year injury...
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#213 CEO and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals Tarek Saab
In this episode of NFR Extra, we sit down with Tarek Saab, CEO and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals, for a wide-ranging conversation that blends business, finance, and purpose. From his early days as an electrical engineer—and even a stint on The Apprentice—to launching Texas Precious Metals…
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#212 Radio Host and Personality Storme Warren
In this episode, we sit down with radio host and personality Storme Warren, a true veteran of the spotlight. From launching his first radio show at just 14 years old to building a career across radio, television, and live stages, Storme shares the journey that took him from Los Angeles to the…
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#211 Founder/Chief Rodeo Officer of Music City Rodeo Patrick Humes
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Humes, Founder and Chief Rodeo Officer of Music City Rodeo, to talk about bringing big-time rodeo to the heart of Nashville. Patrick shares how the vision came to life—uniting the city, country music artists, world-class athletes, and rodeo experts to...
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#210 2025 Vegas NFR Icon and Rodeo Legend Shawn Davis
In this episode, we sit down with 2025 Vegas NFR Icon and rodeo legend Shawn Davis — a man whose impact on the sport is truly unmatched. Davis shares story after story from a life lived at the highest level of rodeo. He also reflects on the career-ending injury that nearly stopped everything… and...
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#209 Owner/CEO of Circa Las Vegas, The D Las Vegas & Golden Gate - Derek Stevens
In this episode, we sit down with Derek Stevens — Owner and CEO of Circa Las Vegas, The D Las Vegas, and the Golden Gate — to dive into the mind of a true visionary in modern-day Vegas. Derek shares how his entrepreneurial journey began in Detroit long before he ever set foot in downtown Las…
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#208 Barrelman/Clown Matt Merritt
In this episode, we sit down with rodeo entertainer and host of the Mic Drop show at Cowboy Christmas — Matt Merritt. Matt shares the story of how he first found his path into the world of rodeo entertainment back in high school and how that passion grew into a full-time career as one of the most...
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#207 Vegas NFR Icon Dan Mortensen
In this episode, we sit down with 2025 Vegas NFR Icon Dan Mortensen — one of the greatest bronc riders in rodeo history. A six-time Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion and 1997 All-Around World Champion, Dan shares how his journey began in Billings, Montana, and how his original goals evolved into…
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#206 PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc Riders Ryder Wright & Brad Gjermundson
In this episode, 1985 Saddle Bronc World Champion Brad Gjermundson and 2024 Champion Ryder Wright sit down for a fascinating cross-generation conversation. Brad kicks things off by reflecting on the very first NFR in Las Vegas in 1985 and comparing it to its earlier days in Oklahoma City. From...
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#205 Roundtable with Josh Frost, J.D. Struxness, and Dean Thompson
In this roundtable episode, we bring together three of rodeo's newest World Champions — Josh Frost, J.D. Struxness, and Dean Thompson. All first-time gold buckle winners in 2024, they sit down to share what it feels like to finally reach the top. From years of hard work and close calls to the...
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#204 1985 & 2024 PRCA Team Roping Champions
In this special episode, the 2024 PRCA Team Roping World Champions turn the tables and step into the host's chair as they interview the 1985 PRCA Team Roping Champions. What unfolds is a fun, story-driven conversation filled with great questions, behind-the-scenes memories, and championship...
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#203 2025 Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller
In this inspiring episode, 2025 Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller shares her journey from her first pageant in South Dakota in 2019 to capturing rodeo's most prestigious crown. She takes listeners behind the scenes of competing for nine intense days during the NFR, the dedication and daily...
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#202 Roundtable Shad Mayfield, Riley Webb, and Ryder Wright
In this driven roundtable episode, three multi-time world champions—2x Tie-Down Roping Champ Shad Mayfield, 2x Tie-Down Roping Champ Riley Webb, and 3x Saddle Bronc Riding Champ Ryder Wright—sit down for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to reach the top. They share the…
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#201 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Josh Frost and Ted Nuce
In this episode, 2024 Bull Riding World Champion Josh Frost sits down with 1985 World Champion Ted Nuce for a powerful and entertaining conversation about what it takes to be the best in the world. They dive deep into the mindset behind championship success—breaking down the role of positive...
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#200 PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestlers J.D. Struxness and Ote Berry
2024 Steer Wrestling World Champion J.D. Struxness and 1985 World Champion Ote Berry team up for a powerhouse episode that dives deep into the world of bulldogging. They share what it takes to survive—and thrive—through 10 intense days at the NFR in Las Vegas, and how crucial horsemanship…
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#199 11X World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James
In this episode, 11x World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James takes us back to where it all began—arriving at the very first NFR in Las Vegas as a wide-eyed 15-year-old. She shares what it was like to experience the energy of Vegas and how the city's fascination with rodeo helped elevate the...
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#198 2024 PRCA Bareback Riding Champion Dean Thompson
2024 PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion Dean Thompson joins the show for a fun and inspiring conversation filled with grit, laughs, and hometown pride. Dean dives into how his wrestling background shaped his mental toughness in rodeo and even shares his pick for the best wrestler in the rodeo...
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#197 2024 WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Kassie Mowry
2024 WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion Kassie Mowry joins the show to reflect on her championship season and the incredible horses that helped her get there. She shares how she develops strong connections with each horse, including her standout partner Jarvis—who she started in futurity...
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#196 2X PRCA World Champion Shad Mayfield
2x World Champion Shad Mayfield joins the show to break down what it means to earn both the Tie-Down and All-Around world titles—and the difference between the two. He shares his drive to be the greatest and the mindset it takes to stay at the top. Shad dives into the importance of the horses he...
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#195 Singer/Songwriter Josh Ward
Country artist Josh Ward joins the show to share his incredible journey from rodeo arenas to concert stages. Before becoming a successful singer/songwriter, Josh worked in the oil fields and competed in all three rough stock events as a young cowboy. In this episode, he reflects on the striking...
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#194 2024 NFR Qualifier Bradlee Miller
Bradlee Miller joins the show to share his journey from the rodeo season to his first Wrangler NFR as a bareback rider in 2024. He opens up about the nerves, excitement, and lessons learned as a rookie on the sport's biggest stage. Bradlee also talks about the unforgettable moment of winning the...
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#193 Singer/Songwriter Presley Barker
Presley Barker joins the show to talk about his rising journey as a singer and songwriter in the country music world. A true student of traditional country, Presley shares how classic sounds shaped his style—and how he's become a bit of a "human jukebox," able to play up to 150 classic country...
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#192 2024 NFR Qualifier Statler Wright
Statler Wright joins the show to share how his journey into rodeo didn't follow the expected path—even for someone with the last name Wright. Focused on football and wrestling growing up, Statler didn't shift his sights to rodeo until 2020. Now, he's proudly carrying on his legendary family's...
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#191 South Point Hotel & Casino Owner Michael Gaughan
Legendary Las Vegas icon Michael Gaughan joins the show to share his remarkable journey in shaping the city's entertainment landscape. From opening iconic properties like the Barbary Coast and South Point to playing a pivotal role in growing the NFR in Las Vegas, Gaughan's impact is undeniable.…
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#190 President of Las Vegas Events Tim Keener
Tim Keener, President of Las Vegas Events, shares his journey from sports management to leading some of the city's biggest events. With more than 25 years at LVE, he has played a key role in the Wrangler NFR, Junior NFR and Cowboy Christmas. Tim dives into his background, his experience working...
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#189 NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer
NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer brings a lifetime of experience in the equine world. From growing up on the road with his father, to building a remarkable career, his knowledge runs deep. As December approaches, Allen shares exciting plans for the 2024 Wrangler NFR, including the Review...
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#188 2024 NFR Qualifier Cash Robb
This rising star in the rodeo world is no stranger to Las Vegas, but 2024 marks his highly anticipated debut at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Cash shares his inspiring journey into Steer Wrestling, from his early beginnings to dominating the YETI Junior World Finals in Las Vegas. As he…
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#187 Senior VP of Entertainment of Fountainebleau Las Vegas Fedor Banuchi
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is rolling out the blue carpet for rodeo fans! Fedor takes us inside the newest luxury destination on the Strip, showcasing its stunning casino, world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, and more. With exciting events like viewing parties and concerts, he shares all the...
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#186 President and CEO of Rio Las Vegas Patrick Miller
With over 28 years of experience, Patrick Miller brings unparalleled insight into the ever-evolving heartbeat of Las Vegas. He dives into the transformative project of revitalizing the iconic Rio Las Vegas, sharing the vision behind its exciting rebirth. Patrick highlights the thrilling events...
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#185 American Outlaw Country Singer/Songwriter Cody Jinks
Cody Jinks is a trailblazing independent artist, celebrated for his raw outlaw country sound and powerful, soul-stirring songwriting. Once a metal musician, Jinks defied the odds to become a country icon, carving his own path and thriving on his terms. He opens up about the bold decision to…
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#184 Entrepreneur and PRCA World Champion Stran Smith
Stran Smith is an accomplished author-in-the-making, a powerhouse entrepreneur, a proud 4th-generation rancher, a PRCA World Champion, and a man of unwavering faith. With resilience forged through trials both in and out of the arena, Stran shares his journey as a passionate cowboy who overcame...
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#183 Vegas NFR Icon Joe Beaver
Joe Beaver's dream of becoming a cowboy began early, roping from the age of five. At just 20, he made his NFR debut as the youngest tie-down roper, claiming his first world title and turning the Thomas & Mack Center into "the house that Joe built." He recounts his relentless journey to Las Vegas,...
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#182 Vegas NFR Icons Speed Williams & Rich Skelton
Williams and Skelton put on a team roping performance as partners from 1997 until 2004 that may never be matched again in Las Vegas. During that time, the duo racked up eight straight World Championships and also won the average in 2001. Their extraordinary journey to the top is filled with...
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#181 4X PRCA World Champion Zeke Thurston
Zeke Thurston's goal goes beyond being recognized as a decorated cowboy—he wants to be known as a genuinely good guy. He reflects on the unique meaning behind each gold buckle and shares his thoughts on what his future holds in the sport of rodeo. Zeke also talks about his partnership with...
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NFR Extra is a limited-run podcast that focuses on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and features personal conversations with champions and icons that embody the rodeo and Western lifestyle. Hosted by Andy Seiler and Brilynn Bentley, NFR Extra delivers in-depth conversations with Wrangler NFR contestants, as well as additional special guests.
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