Shitty Friends Podcast

In this episode we sit down with Henry Johnston with KXLE Radio and talk about what new and upcoming for the radio station. We cover Sister Rodeo in Sisters Oregon and Extreme Broncs in Darby Montana. We discuss Oregon Petition 28 and a bunch of other radom topics. Thanks for listening!

In this podcast episode we review the Colorama Rodeo in Grand Coulee, WA and the Advantage Dirt Bares and Broncs in Ellensburg, WA. We talk about upcoming rodeos and other local events. We also talk about how great SPAM is and other random stuff. Thanks for listening!

In this episode we review the American Rodeo in Arlington, TX. We talk about upcoming June Rodeos in the Columbia River Circuit and local events like Midget Wrestling. The Dwarfanators will be brought to you by the Ridge. Thanks for listening!

In this episode we chat with Justin McKee from the Cowboy Channel. We highlight the winners from the Red Bluff Round-Up from April 17-19, 2026. We discuss the Justin McKee Broadcast Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas and Stronger413 coffee from Wyoming. We also preview the upcoming Advantage Dirt Bares & Broncs PRCA event coming to Ellensburg, WA on May 15-16, 2026. There is other random stuff thrown in there as well. Thanks for listening!

In today's episode we highlight Henry Johnston with Johnston and Williams Funeral Home and Crematory and KXLE Radio FM 95.3/AM 1240. We talk about community and saving our local radio station. We also cover other random topics. Special thanks to our episode sponsor, DRC Energy Drinks – Fueling the hardworking men and women of the trades and the dirt road cowboys (DRC). Thanks for listening!

In this episode we pay tribute to a great friend, David W. Adams. Dave was born on July 7, 1970, and passed away suddenly on April 2, 2026. Dave was a great friend in the Ellensburg Rodeo family and in the community of Kittitas County, WA. Listen to us tell a few stories of the great memories of Dave. We finish up with a highlight of the High Desert Stampede from April 1-4, 2026, from Redmond Oregon. Thanks for listening

In this episode we highlight our first whiskey tasting fundraiser event held in Kittitas, WA. This event raised approximately $2,600.00 for the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Association K9 Program. We are proud to get everyone together for a good cause and to support our local law enforcement. We highlight the upcoming High Desert Stampede Rodeo April 1-4, 2026. We also discuss April Fool’s Day! Look out everyone, this is a national holiday for Kerry. Who will be the next victim! Thanks for listen.

In this episode we sit down with Kathylee from Josie's Misfit Ranch and discuss how they help misfit pets in the community. We discuss the Generations of Ellensburg Crab Feed Fundraiser and numerous other adventures. Check out our website at shittyfriends.net to learn more about our upcoming Shitty Friends Whiskey Tasting Fundraiser.

Season 3 - Round 1 - New Year, New Me!In this episode we discuss some final events from 2025. We discuss Shitty Friends goals for 2026. We have some great new ideas. We also taste a couple whiskeys and The Beat Box. Listen in for our reviews! Check us out at shittyfriends, net for our latest merch. Thanks for listening!

Season 2- Round 18 - Life Coach Lessons - In this episode we discuss our fundraising event at Valo Wine in Ellensburg, WA. This was a great collaborative event between Valo, Rusty Cage Shitty Friends and Project K9 Hero. We also discuss the upcoming fundraising event scheduled for 11/22/25 at the Haymaker Restaurant in Kittitas, WA with Rusty Cage and the organization called 22-2-None. 22-2-None provides support in hopes to combat veteran Suicide across the country. Stop by and raise a glass and donate to help support veterans. Thanks for listening!

Season 2- Round 17- Doggy StyleIn this episode we discuss our upcoming fundraising event with Valo Wine, Rusty Cage and Project K9 Hero. Retired police K9 Brakken will make an appearance at the event. Come out and help us meet our goal of raising $2,000 for retired working dogs| We taste and discuss a new wine and whiskey and talk about a lot of other random stuff. Check us out on the web for merch at shittyfriends.net. Thanks for listening!

Season 2- Round 15 -Turning Point USAIn this episode we recap the past 3 weeks of travel and rodeo. We taste and discuss a couple of new whiskeys. We discuss upcoming fundraising events so please listen in. Somehow, we get on the topic of cleaning your ass. Check us out on the web for merch at shittyfriends.net. Thanks for listening!

Season 2- Round 14- Dave is not a ballerinaIn this episode we recap the 102d Ellensburg Rodeo and all the things. We discuss the inside scoop of each day of rodeo including some of the behind-the-scenes details. We taste and discuss new whiskey. Check us out on the web for merch at shittyfriends.net.Thanks for listening!

Season 2 - Round 13 - Not Much in The Middle - In this episode we discuss events the Shitty Friends participated such as Cle Elum Roundup Rodeo the last weekend in July-Bucking in The Pines. We taste a few new whiskey and experience Buzz Balls. We the upcoming Ellensburg Rodeo in Ellensburg, WA. Check out our website at shittyfriends.net! See you on the next one.

Season 2- Round 12 - Cheers to Cletus and Ozzy - In this episode we discuss events the Shitty Friends participated such as Sheridan WYO Rodeo and birthday bus shenanigans. We taste a few new whiskeys and highlight the Cle Elum Roundup Rodeo scheduled for July 25th & 26th. We also discuss other random facts and nonsense. Check out our website at shittyfriends.net! See you on the next one.

Season 2- Round 11 - Cowboy ChristmasIn this episode we discuss events the Shitty Friends participated such as the Central Valley Rodders car show and Sisters Rodeo in Sisters Oregon. We talk whisky and tequila. We discuss upcoming rodeos as we jump into Cowboy Christmas. We talk about a bunch of other rando stuff. Check us out on the web at shittyfriends.net. See you on the next one.

Season 2- Round 9 - Cheers to Norm - In this episode we raise our glasses to Norm Peterson from Cheers and Phil Robertson from Duck Commander. We sit at the podcast table with Karen and Gemma from Valo Wine and have a wine tasting like a bunch of sophisticated folks. We also had Darian from Rusty Cage debuting their new song titled, "I Need a Beer to Sober Up." We also discuss recent local rodeo events and highlight upcoming Sister Rodeo in Sisters Oregon. Check us out our links to our socials at shittyfriends.net. See y'all on the next one!

Season 2 - Round 8 - Knocking on Heaven's Door - In this episode we have special guests Sara and Drew for some live whisky tasting. We discuss the upcoming PRCA event, Bares and Brocs and Coulee City Rodeo. We tried to embrace 2000's music but could not do it. We discuss a bunch of other random stuff so please listen in! Watch out for a Shitty Friends bus sighting near you. Check out our website at shittyfriends.net for our latest merchandise.ReplyForwardAdd reaction

Season 2 - Round 7 - Cheers To The Pope - In this episode we discuss all the cool things from the 70's. The band, Rusty Cage joins us at the table to talk music. We discuss the new Shitty Friends party bus and highlight the Coulee City Rodeo. Listen in to near about other local events coming in the near future. Check out our merchandise for sale at shittyfriends.net

n this episode we honor the late and great Val Kilmer and highlight 80's music. We highlight the 2025 High Desert Stampede Rodeo and the American Rodeo Championship - April 11 & 12, 2025, in Arlington Texas. We also highlight tons of other local events. Experience our episode whiskey tasting and who know what else. Check out our shitty merchandise on our website at shittyfriends.net

In this episode we talk about popular things from the 90's. We highlight the upcoming 14th annual Advantage Dirt Bares and Broncs event on May 16th and 17th in Ellensburg, WA.Experience our episode whiskey tasting - Pendleton 10 Year and a lot of other BS. Check out our shitty merchandise on our website at shittyfriends.net

Season 2- Round 4 - Don't Trust Someone That Doesn't DrinkIn this episode we review events over the past couple weeks such as the Generations of Ellensburg Crab Feed Fundraiser, Shitty Friend's one-year anniversary field trip and Fin Dave's 60 birthday party. We had Hunter Stiles in the house performing a couple of songs and talking about upcoming 2025 events. We also discuss and spotlight the upcoming High Desert Stampe Rodeo coming up on April 2-5, 2025, in Redmond Oregon, Check out our website at shittyfriends.net for merchandise that is shipped right to your door!

Season 2 - Round 1 - Daddy's Back! - In this episode we talk with special guest, Big D. Big D is a retired federal agent. We discuss the current state of the border and border security as it relates to illegal aliens from all over the world. We also discuss upcoming events such as Winterhop Brewfest on Feb 15th, 2025. We will be hosting an after party with Hunter Stiles at The Ridge Restaurant and Bar. We also discuss the upcoming Aces Wild Pro Rodeo in Yakima, WA on Feb 14th, Check out our merchandise at shittyfriends.net

Round 16 - That’s A Wrap! -In this episode we were live from Whipsaw Brewery on Christmas Eve for our annual “Christmas shopping” event. We recap highlights and Cletus stories from all of 2024. It was a great event hanging out with hundreds of our Shitty Friends. Visit our website for merch at shittyfriends.net!

Round - 15 - Born In The USA - In this episode we speak with Michael and Taylor Kahler about their successful fundraising event on 11/22/24, at The Haymaker Restaurant and Bar in Kittitas, WA for the non-profit 22-2-None. We speak with 22-2-None representative Ray McDaniel about the organization and how they support American veterans to reduce suicide. We also talk about the upcoming NFR in Las Vegas and other local events related to NFR. Check out our merchandise at www.shittyfriends.net

Round 14 - The Red Wave - In this episode we discuss recent election and the upcoming Shitty Friends social at the Haymaker Bar and Grill with Hunter Stiles on November 22. We discuss other local upcoming events, and we test the Shitties with a rodeo and redneck terms quiz. Check out our merch at shittyfriends.net

Round 13 - How long will Woody last? In this episode we talk with country music artist Clare Dunn about country music, farming, and ranching. We recap the Columbia River Circuit rodeo finals in Redmond Oregon. We talk the Nile Cattle Show in Montana, WSU Football, doctor visits and an upcoming Shitty Friends Social event at the Haymaker in Kittitas WA with Hunter Stiles. Check us out on the web at shittyfriends.net

In this episode we talk with Hunter Stiles about his upcoming gig at the Columbia River Circuit Finals in Redmond Oregon. We discuss Hunter Stiles' summer playing at rodeos and his upcoming new song release. We discuss other upcoming events in the community and other random stuff. Check us out on the web at shittyfriends.net to connect to our social media and buy our cool stuff.

Round 11 Waiting on a Woody!! - Fun stories with the Sisters rodeo committee members Scott Talerico and Brian Greig. Pendleton roundup, Cowboy cross, HOF Whiskey tasting and much more! ReplyForwardAdd reaction

Round 10-1 need a beer to sober me up. In this episode we talk about the events that happened at the Ellensburg Rodeo over Labor Day weekend. We cover rodeo apparel recap and the upcoming Pendleton Roundup. We talk about what Shitty Friends has accomplished in the last 6 months and more nuttiness. Check us out on the web for merch at shittyfriends.net

In this episode we talk with Scott Heuston from Saltwater Sky who is playing on Saturday Aug 31st at the Ellensburg Rodeo. We recap Omak Stampede, Moses Lake Rodeo and the new Haymakers Restaurant/Bar in Kittitas, WA. We talk about the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Banquet on August 24, 2024. Wi also talk about all the upcoming rodeos in Eastern Washington for the next tew weeks.Check out our merch online at shittyfriends.net

Round 8 - Shiitty Uncle -  We talk with Leon Hoover-President of The Omak Stampede Rodeo about the upcoming Sawyer Brown concert, suicide race and rodeo. We also talk with new owners, Mike and Taylor Kahler from the Haymaker Bar and Grill in Kittitas. We recap some July rodeos and some other random BS. Check us out on the web at shittyfriends.net

Round 7 - Sweaty Balls -Hot-Hot-Hot - Summer is heating up with Cowboy Christmas. We talk with Darian from Rusty Cage about their recent award for Best Band in Kittitas County. We talk with special guests Scott and Steve Ciraulo about volunteering in the community with the Ellensburg Rodeo. We discuss the upcoming Toppenish Rodeo, Pioneer Days Parade in Cle Elum, The Rainier Revival at Mike's Tavern in Cle Elum, and non-alcoholic beer. Check us out at shittyfriends.net for new merchandise.

Round 6-Brotherhood. We sit down and talk with Sarah and Drew Sinclair with Kittitas County First Responder Charity Foundation to discuss their organization and their upcoming cornhole tournament/fundraiser. We get a special sneak peek at a new song from Saltwater Sky who will play at the Ellensburg Rodeo over Labor Day Weekend. We recap Sister's Rodeo and the jumping bull. We discuss upcoming Shitty Friends Social at Whipsaw Brewery and the Dwarfanators.

Round 5- Go To a Rodeo - Special guests include Dr. Mike Allen, past Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame member and historian discussing rodeo history. Charlie Mcintosh, local Ellensburg cowboy discusses bulldogging and northwest rodeos. We discuss upcoming rodeos and Shitty Friends Events. New merch available at shittyfriends.net

Round 4 - Irish Goodbyes - Special guests include Jon Guddat with the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of fame discussing upcoming Hall of Fame events.Joe Campbell representing Daniel Beard Rodeo and Bares and Broncs discusses bucking horses. Hunter Stiles discussing upcoming events. We discuss Irish Goodbyes and recap Shitty Friends events. Merch available at shittyfriends.net

Round 3 Special guests included Hunter Stiles with music from his upcoming single. Charlie and Karley from Whipsaw talk about the history of Whipsaw and beer. We discuss upcoming social events and Kentucky Derby picks.

Round 2 Special guest Christina Miller of Ironhorse Brewery fundraiser Event for the Quiet Cadence, solace for Frontline workers April 26th with Rusty Cage! More fun Cletus stories and much more

Episode 1 What is a shitty friend? Stories of Cletus plus details on all the Shitty Friends events coming up!