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ROADCAST

by MATT MERRITT

ROADCAST is a unique new podcast, always recorded from the road. Hosted by Matt Merritt. Discussing Western Sports & pretty much any other topic. New guest weekly to give you an inside look as to the life of professional cowboys who travel from venue to venue all over the world.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 72 - Bob Tallman

    Matt sits down with legendary Hall of Famer Bob Tallman in historic Santa Maria California to discuss where it all started for Bob and where it’s all going for the entire western sports industry. Hear stories never heard before only on episode 72 of ROADCAST!

  2. Episode 71 Roger Mooney

    Matt joins 4x NFR announcer, entrepreneur, and one hell of a story teller, Roger Mooney from the road in Iowa for episode 71.

  3. Episode 70 - Reno Rosser

    Reno Rosser has done it all in western sports. On a drive through California, Matt and Reno discuss the future of the sport, and the challenges of the political climate that rodeo faces in the home state of Flying U Rodeo.

  4. Episode 69 Richie Jones (Singer, Songwriter)

    From struggling to make it, to having a record deal offer from every major label in Nashville, to choosing family over fame. Richie and Matt cover it all and Richie plays a couple of songs on this episode of ROADCAST.

  5. Episode 68 with Brad Narducci & special guest Scott Grover

    After a hiatus, Matt is back with another episode of ROADCAST. Recorded from Pensecola, Fl. with Brad and Scott. They discuss many interesting topics including toilet hooch.

  6. Episode 67 Jessica Blair Fowlkes

    After a bit of a break, ROADCAST is back! Join Matt, Bonnie and Jessica as they discuss life as an entertainer and the epedimic's impact on us.

  7. Episode 66 Booger Brown

    Booger joins Matt to discuss the excitement surrounding season 6 of "The Cowboy Way" on INSP Network along with his cattle drive, his hunting guide service, his faith and , family.

  8. Episode 65 Cooper Waln

    Cooper Waln 32 years old bullfighter, rancher, & mullet brusher joins Matt for a inspirational and emotional episode of ROADCAST.

  9. Episode 64 Sam and Emma O’Connor

    The emotional story of Professional Bull Rider Sam O’Connor can’t be told in one episode but, the 64th edition of ROADCAST will get you started. In one word.....INSPIRATION!

  10. Episode 63 Daylon Swearingen

    Highschool Champion, Collegiate Champion, PBR Finals Qualifier, NFR Qualifier, PBR Canada Finals Qualifer, and more all in one year. Find out how he juggles being a multievent and a multi association competetor all while maintaing his education.

  11. Episode 62 Cord McCoy

    From growing up in a sale barn ,to 3 event roughstock cowboy, to PBR World Finalist, to 3x Amazing Race comptetitor, to bucking bull business man. Find out why Cord McCoy always has on a smile... on this episode of ROADCAST!

  12. Episode 61 15 years sounds like this

    Matt and Bonnie sit down and discuss the end of the summer run, their 15 year anniversery surprises, a 3 legged dog, construction work, and fancy dinners.

  13. Epsode 60 Bobby Mote

    4x World Champion, WCRA President, Husband, & Father Bobby Mote talks about how he ended up where he did and how he is still trying to change Western Sports.

  14. Episode 59 Steve Stone

    Steve Stone is the bass player for the Casey Donahew Band, the creator of the Bucking Horse Registry, but, most importantly a "philanthropist. Listen to Episode 59 to learn how he went from Western Sports to Western music and how he is now helping people all over the globe.

  15. Episode 58 Brad Narducci & Tyler Viles

    Matt has music director Brad Narducci and Announcer/Hunting Guide Tyler Viles join him for one of the funniest episodes yet. You will particularly love the “Deirks Bentley” story.

  16. Episode 57 Manu Lataste

    Manu Lataste is not only an incredible athlete but, an incredible human. Listen in as Matt sits down with the French sensation that jumps over spanish fighting bulls in an incredible way.

  17. Episode 56 Kynan Vine Calgary Stampede Manager

    What direction is Western Sports headed in? What do we need to do to make our sport better globally? These questions and more, as Matt sits down with the manager of one of the biggest and best rodeos on the planet.

  18. Episode 55 Andy Burrelle

    Andy is a veteran of the bullfighting game...the 1st to ever to do a backflip over a Mexican fighting bull! He joins Matt prior to the 2019 California Rodeo in Salinas, California. Listen to how passionate he is about his sport here on episode 55 of ROADCAST.

  19. Episode 54 Photo Cred: Matt Cohen

    Matt and Matt sit in a hotel in Utah to fix the worlds problems one at a time.

  20. Episode 53 Charlie Lowry

    From a cabin in the North Georgia mountains, Matt sits down with a man of integrity, an NFR qualifier, a Cheyanne arena record holder, and the owner/operator of the 4L and Diamond S Rodeo company...Charlie Lowry.

  21. Episode 52 Scott Davis

    Matt joins Scott Davis of World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) for an exclusive look into the inner workings of the alliance. The sport is changing. Scott, with a few others is at the forefront of this unprecidented movement.

  22. Episode 51 Wyatt Denny

    NFR Qualifier, competetive skier, mustache growth expert, Wyatt Denny joins Matt from a hotel in Green Bay Wisconsin during the WCRA Rodeo following his big $50,000 from Chicago.

  23. Episode 50 - ROADCAST The 4 day story

    Matt, wife Bonnie, daughter Ruia, her horse Stevie, daughter Etta, her horse JD, their poodle Layla, their Alapaha Bulldog Drago; all go on a four day trip for work and play to Florida. It got a little wild!

  24. Episode 49 Allen Bach

    He is a man of faith, a father, a coach, a World Champion, oh....and a THIRTY (30) time qualifier to the National Finals Rodeo. Listen if you want to learn!

  25. Episode 48 Story Time with Richard Wade Jones

    One of the best episodes ROADCAST will ever put out. YOU WILL LAUGH!!!! Richard Jones proves that he has great stories. There WILL be a sequel.

  26. Episode 47 Dwayne Hargo Jr.

    His dad was a pioneer, he is a pioneer. Dwayne Hargo Jr. joins Matt to discuss his life as a bullrider, bullfighter, and stunt man.

  27. Episode 46 Colby Yates

    Elite bullrider, musician,television analyst, expert story teller.

  28. Episode 45 Reese Cates

    In this episode Matt and 2008 PBR Rookie of the Year Reese Cates talk about the changing of the guard in bull riding and what it takes to be an athelete in such an demanding sport. Hear some funny stories about his travels and some insight on the incomparable Chase Outlaw.

  29. Episode 44 Troy Dunn

    In episode 44 Matt visits with 1998 PBR World Champion and who some consider the toughest man on the planet. Troy has a unuique and admirable outlook on life, and his appoach to his career as bullrider.

  30. Episode 43 Tommy Joe Lucia

    He may have always been behind the scenes but, you will want to hear what he did. He was and is an instumental part of creating the new wave of western sports entertainment that we now enjoy. Tommy Joe Lucia

  31. Episode 42 Shane Hanchey

    He has been a mainstay in the worlds elite as a tie down roper since 2009, he is a World Champion, and he is on ROADCAST.

  32. Episode 41 Cody Custer

    PRCA Hall of Famer, PBR Ring of Honor member, World Champion, PBR founding father, Dad, Husband, Christian, Coach, heck he's probably a world renound chef and a secret service astronaut. You should listen to what he has to say!

  33. ROADCAST Episode 40 Las Vegas "Family Style"

    Matt's losing his voice in sin city and fortunately his bride Bonnie and her sister Hannah come to the rescue again as guest host. Join Matt and his whole family as they record the latest episode of ROADCAST from their suite at the Rennisance during the NFR.

  34. Episode 39 The wizards of Aus.

    Join Matt and Luke Kaufman from Australia. They recap their journey and share their thoughts on the cultural differences between where they are and where they have been.

  35. Episode 38 "The Iron Man" JW Hart

    You might be surprised by what you hear from JW as Matt sits down with him at the South Point dring PBR Finals Week 2018.

  36. Episode 37 The Ropin' Sensation from the Navajo Nation Derek Begay

    Matt and Derek recorded an episode of ROADCAST in Nampa back in the summer but, the audio was corrupted. This episode has been a long time coming. Derek Begay is a genuine good guy and real cowboy. Listen to his stories and points of view [including what he thinks he would do if a streaker ran…

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  37. Episode 36 Curt Blake the new Jim Bridger

    Matt has an interesting conversation with an interesting man. The 1st man to play music at the NFR and PBR finals, a mountain man, and a friend to many. Curt Blake

  38. Episode 35 "Mommin' aint easy" With guest host: Bonnie Merritt/Hannah White

    In Episode 35 the ladies takeover again. They recap summers escepades and discuss the diffuclties, challenges, & blessings that come with raising children in this lifestyle. Matt's wife Bonnie and her sister Hannah will have you laughing at their accounts of real life in the Western Sports world.

  39. Episode 34 NFR Bullfighter & BFO Creator Aaron Ferguson

    Aaron Ferguson left Canada for college. Aaron Ferguson started fighting bulls. Aaron Ferguson worked the NFR. Aaron Ferguson founded the BFO. Listen to episode 34 of ROADCAST to find out the details of this unique story.

  40. Episode 33 Western Sports Med. Doug Olle

    The first question everyone wants to ask a Western Sports Athlete is about their injuries. In episode 33 of ROADCAST we meet Doug Olle of the Justin Sports Medicine Team at PRCA Rodeos and the Real Time Pain Relief Sports Med. Team at PBR's. The toughest athletes on the planet arent as easy to…

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  41. Episode 32 Super Bowl Champion & Cowboy Bear Pascoe

    What is it like to win a SuperBowl and a round at the Pendelton Round Up? Listen to this episode of ROADCAST to find out.

  42. Episode 31 "The most interesting man in the air." Kent Lane

    A pioneer of base jumping with over 10,000 jumps as a skydiver and world champion at precision jumping Kent Lane joins Matt for a very interesting episode of ROADCAST.

  43. Episode 30 2017 NHSRA Bull Riding Champ Trey Holston

    Whats it like to be on track to have everything you ever dreamed of? Find out as Matt sits down with the 2017 National Champion Bull Rider from the High School level. 19 year old Trey Holston just might suprise you with his wisdom.

  44. Episode 29 Anthony Lucia

    Anthony is from a Western Sports family that has shaped the sport as we know it today. Listen along as we find out what his role will be in the future of our sport and how his family shaped him.

  45. Episode 28 Nick "Get-er" Dunne

    One of the best episodes of ROADCAST yet! Matt and motocross legend Nick Dunne will entertain and enlighten you in this one.

  46. Episode 27 “Down Undah” With Quentin Kersh

    In episode 27 Matt sits down with the producer of the North Queensland Elite Rodeo Quentin Kersh. Listen in and find out how different everything can be when it’s done in another country... find out how much we have in common as well.

  47. Episode 26 Cody Sosebee

    I definantly laughed harder in this interview than an in any episode yet. Listen in as 2017 Wrangler NFR Barrelman Cody Sosebee joins ROADCAST in our 1st over the phone interview.

  48. Episode 25 “L.A. Traffic”

    In episode 25 Matt, Luke, & Austin record this podcast from the road while making their way to a Dodgers game in L.A. #goCubs

  49. Episode 24 Dean Oliver

    Listen to one of the greatest of all time! 8x Tie Down World Champion & 3x All Around Champion Dean Oliver.

  50. Episode 23 Boyd Polhamus

    Matt visits with 22x NFR Announcer Boyd Polhamus from the belly of the Idaho Center during the Hall of Fame award winning Snake River Stampede. Strangely enough they solve the worlds problems in 45min.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

ROADCAST is a unique new podcast, always recorded from the road. Hosted by Matt Merritt. Discussing Western Sports & pretty much any other topic. New guest weekly to give you an inside look as to the life of professional cowboys who travel from venue to venue all over the world.

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ROADCAST is a unique new podcast, always recorded from the road. Hosted by Matt Merritt. Discussing Western Sports & pretty much any other topic. New guest weekly to give you an inside look as to the life of professional cowboys who travel from venue to venue all over the world.

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