The Young Western podcast
by Shianne & Montana O'Donoghue-Kent
The podcast the western industry has been gagging for. Aussie sisters, Shianne & Montana have managed to become veterans in the western industry whilst still being in their 20's!With many Australian titles between them Shianne and Montana want to discuss all of the topics that surround the western industry but are rarely given spotlight. Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date with all of the episodes and subscribe to the podcast TIK TOK@shianneodonoghue@montana_odonoghuekentINSTAGRAM@shianne_kent@[email protected]
Episodes
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Where have we been?! Is there a baby yet? Montana? You alive?
This is an apology episode, and a chaotic one at that... We know we have been MIA... we have no excuse but its better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission right? This ep is full of chaos because honestly, that's our lives right now, chaotic. We fill you in on Shianne's baby dramas, you...
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Advice with the gals
You asked, we answered. In this ep we give advice on the questions you guys are all asking. Is it good advice? Well, that's something we cannot guarantee but it is advice. Follow us at all of our social media pages @ the young western podcast or email us at [email protected]
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So you want to go to the USA? Let's get realistic about it.
We get realistic about what it really means to go to the states and chase your dreams. How much money do you really need? Is it even doable? How do I make a plan? What should I expect? We answer all of your questions and more ! Hope you enjoy Email us at [email protected] Follow us on...
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Update on the DRAMA.. of Shianne's life and answering your horse questions part 2.
There isn't much in this episode that you can't gather from the title but it is worth listening too nevertheless. Shianne does a story time of what is actually happening with her health at the moment and her pregnancy and we finish by answering some of the horsey questions that you have sent in....
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Addressing the TEA & Answering your horse questions
Okay, yes, this week we have been feeling a little feisty and we had to address it... you know we are always going to keep it real with you guys so we talk about any tea we (shianne) might have gotten ourselves into lately, then we get into the episode and actually answer your horse questions!…
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Pregnancy and body image. An eating disorder update
If you are new here you may not know that Shianne was diagnosed as anorexic in her younger years and struggled with eating disorders and poor body image for years to follow. In this episode we discuss eating disorder recovery and what Shianne thinks has been the biggest help when it has come to...
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Am I the asshole?!
We have all been there, lack of sleep, bad day, car broke down and your co worker has the audacity to ask you what you think of her new boyfriend. Before you know it you have told her exactly what you think of him, even if it was a little harsh. Now they are mad and your left wondering if you did...
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James Lang on 'the accident' mental toughness and resilience
James was only 19 years old when his life changed dramatically and he become a paraplegic. Shianne was lucky enough to sit down with James and talk to him about his story and how he has overcome some of the biggest challenges life has all by age 23. Huge thank you to James for being so open and...
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Our Social media V reality. What was really going on BTS of our posts.
Okay so today we went through our social media posts and thought we would share what was really going on behind the scenes. We share the mental breakdowns, the broke ass cowgirl stories, the secrets we were not posting and everything in between. Social media is certainly a highlight reel and we...
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Teneille Angland Part 2
Back with part 2! If you haven't listened to the first half of Montana's chat with Teneille of yourself a favour and go have a listen! This episode we go further into what its really like living in the US, why Teneille imported 2 Aussie barrel horses to the states and the difficulties that come...
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Teneille Angland Part 1
We are so excited to have Teneille back on the podcast. Montana got to catch up with Teneille and covered just about everything! From growing up in outback Australia to moving her family to the USA and the real struggles of living 'the dream' life. This is part 1 of a two part conversation. Tune…
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The horror dating stories from our group chat...
Okay, you all loved it so much we had to do a part 2... We reached out to our girl group chat for some of these absolute rippers of tales. Lets just say no man is left unscrutinised. Plus, Rants & Raves this week is another hot topic so stay till the end to hear our thoughts on complainers......
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Your horror dating stories part 3!
Were back again with the horror dating stories. Don't get us wrong we love the cowboy way of life, but it sounds like were not the only ones with some rogue cowboy dating stories. Listen to find out more. Follow us on instagram and Tiktok @youngwesternpodcast & join our closed Facebook group The...
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USA V AUS who wins? Also rants and raves
This episode was a lot, but if your an Aussie headed to America your gonna want to listen to be informed about all the differences and wild things you need to learn. If your an American wanting to know if we ride kangaroos to school, also listen, because you will learnnnn today. Our fun new…
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Bobby ran at Huston! How to get into rodeo and Rants and raves.
If you haven't guessed from the title, this ep is chaos. We start with all the details on our little aussie import Bobby Kent and his career defining debut at Houston Rodeo this year! Bobby competed with some of the best horses in the world, AND WON MONEY! We are so so proud of him and his…
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We answer your horse questions Part 1
We put the feelers out there and asked your horsie questions and you did not disappoint. Please excuse any little rants we went on, we have had some things to get of our chests. Follow the podcast @youngwesternpodcast on TikTok and instagram & join our closed Facebook group for all the BTS…
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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT'S Pregnancy, Quitting jobs and winning barrel races
As the title suggests, we have some things we need to talk to you guys about. In this ep we talk about everything to do with Montana's move from north to south Texas, the motivation behind her move and her plans going forward. We also discuss everything baby Davenport, Shiannes legitimate…
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WERE BACK BABY 2024 ins and outs lessgo.
Yes yes, contain your excitement but it is true, the girls are back in your ear holes for the first time in 2024, and let me tell you, some things have changed since we last spoke! Today we discuss our 'ins and outs' for 2024 Let us know what you think! Follow us on social media- Search 'The…
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BONUS EP last 2023 ep. NFR with a world champion!
A bonus end of year/season 1 episode for the Young Western podcast to finish out 2023! Montana went to the NFR with 2023 world champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi and shared all the details on the pod! Tune in to get an insight into working behind the scenes at the 2023 NFR. Follow us on social…
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Suzanne Brooks - Australian barrel racer making her mark in the USA
This week on the podcast Montana got to sit down with fellow Aussie barrel racer Suzanne Brooks. Suzanne has been in the states rodeoing (for the second time) since 2017, they talked about the highs and lows of rodeo road, what it takes to make the move and how to keep positive whilst in a slump....
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Toby Hale- A winning mindset. 2023 APRA allround & Bull Riding champion, Rookie bull riding, calf roping and allround champion, bull riding pro tour champion AND season earnings record holder!
There wasn't much Toby Hale didn't win this year. Shianne sat down with the man that took the 2023 APRA rodeoing season by storm and won more than anyone else in a year, EVER! Toby has a incredible outlook on life and competing, he has put in the hard yards to develop a mindset that is second to...
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Wade Forster - Country music artist & Cowboy
We had the absolute privelidge to sit down with Central QLD raised cowboy Wade Forster and discuss everything from his success in the music industry, growing up on the land and how he taught himself how to play guitar via Youtube. Find Wade's album 'The Beginning' on every streaming platform, as...
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USA Performance horse secrets revealed! No gatekeeping, drugs, treatments and gear changes. ft Rylan Heller
Montana and Rylan Heller spill all of the barrel racing secrets in this episode! The girls talk all about the drugs they choose to use on their horses, the treatments they prefer, the supplements they feed and the equipment they use to get their horses in the best shape of their lives and running...
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Stories of the great horses we have / have had Part 2
We are back with part 2 telling the stories of some of the best horses we have had over the years and their stories. We also delve into the stories of some of our up and coming horses, how we acquired them, their personalities and the plans we have for their future. Hope you enjoy this one!...
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Horse-power over the years, the stories of our best horses. Part 1
This week we get a little nostalgic and talk about some of the phenomenal horses we grew up riding and the ones we are still winning on today. From 'Howie' the paint welsh pony who became an internet sensation to Australian champion 'Cool" and Aussie export 'Bobby' who is now living in the states...
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Our funniest stories from the road... exposing ourselves
We go in depth into the wildest and funniest things that have happened to us on rodeo road.. From almost blowing up a ute to being stuck Wolf Creek style in central QLD. We expose our blonde moments & teach you why you should always carry potatoes in your truck ….
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We answer your horse nutrition questions with Lisa Jones from Stance Equitec
We have been working with equine nutrition specialist Lisa Jones from Stance for some time now and have loved the experience ! We put the call out there for you to send us your Equine nutrition questions and Lisa answers them for you. We cover questions about ulcers, weight gain, performance,...
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GUEST EP- @ Brokeasshorsegirl (Michelle Sterna) is here!
You all know who she is, the internet sensation who got fired from her 6 figure over Tik Tok, barrel racer and co-founder of the software company Bridle designed for all of us broke ass horse people. Michelle is one of the real ones, from a 15 year old rodeo queen with a blog that landed her on a...
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ABHA SPECIAL- Brianna Learmonth ABHA 1D AVERAGE WINNER
There would be no more fitting way to wrap up the ABHA special series then too have the lady who absolutely cleaned up on the podcast. Brianna and her beautiful palomino gelding, Smokin, took home the ABHA 1D average championship, won round 2 of the ABHA divisional, won the Santa Rio fastest…
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ABHA special- Tammy Cooper 2D winner interview (short)
Shianne caught up with Tammy Cooper, the ABHA national finals 2D winner. This episode was brought to you by- Visit Katie B at www.katieb.com.au Facebook- www.facebook.com/ Instagram- Katieb.com.au Phone - 0432 428 363 Email - [email protected] For all advertising and enquiries-...
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ABHA Day 3 recap with Matt Burns
Shianne and Matt recap day 3 of the ABHA finals. This episode was brought to you by- Visit Katie B at www.katieb.com.au Facebook- www.facebook.com/ Instagram- Katieb.com.au Phone - 0432 428 363 Email - [email protected] For all advertising and enquiries- [email protected] Follow us…
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ABHA Recap day 2 with Matt Burns
Day Two was the most fun! Junior barrel racing, pole bending and the futurity! Shianne and Matt recap some of the days highlights' This episode was brought to you by- Visit Katie B at www.katieb.com.au Facebook- www.facebook.com/ Instagram- Katieb.com.au Phone - 0432 428 363 Email -...
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ABHA RECAP DAY 1
Day one of the ABHA finals is over and it was HUGE! Shianne Joined Matt burns for a quick run down of who did what in Round 1. Stay tunned for more updates as the week goes on. With over 400 Open Divisional runs there was 15 total, 17 second runs! This episode was brought to you by- Visit Katie B...
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ABHA special- How does Katina Matthews prep for events?
You know who she is, the blonde bombshell that dominated at the 2022 ABHA national finals on her equally as stunning grey, Gangsta. Katina tells us all about how she prepares her seasoned, winning horses for big events as well as her younger horses. We talk all about her vigorous fitness plan's,...
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ABHA special- What even is a stallion incentive? With Justin Gill.
ABHA Special series. In this episode Justin Gill from MCR Quarter horses came on to speak about the ABHA stallion incentive and all of its glory. We talk about the barrel racing industry and where it is headed in Australia, what a stallion incentive is and who it benefits and we quiz Justin on…
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ABHA Special- The making of Katie B. Barrel racer gone Business gal Kate Reid.
If your into business, this ones for you! We were lucky enough to secure some time to sit down with the one and only, Kate Reid, founder of Katie B and The Cowboy's closet. Kate grew up on the back of a horse and soon fell into competing in both rodeo's and campdraft's. A trip to the USA...
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Getting a job in rodeo, college rodeo, and the parties and everything else you need to know about what its really like being on the road in the USA.
** Disclaimer this is the sober version IYKYK Montana has arisen from the haze of the all night drives and rallied her colleagues in to talk about what its really like to work on the road for a rodeo athlete, they also go into College rodeo in USA and plenty of other tangents. If you want to move...
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Guest Episode- Adele Edwards!
Another one for the gals! Sorry not sorry. Shianne was privileged enough to sit down with Adele Edwards and pick her brain on everything from growing up and riding race horses too becoming one of the best barrel racing trainers the country has seen. Make sure you like rate and review this episode...
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Summer run rodeo'ing update!
Montana is in the middle of the most hectic summer run away rodeo'ing and has learnt some things let me tell you! Tan talks all things from the luxuries of living on the road to what she is really thinking of rodeo in America. Let us know if you like this one by posting on your socials, and...
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Your horror dating stories
**TW** If you are trying to restore your faith in humanity or get yourself back into the dating pool, this one isn't for you lol Cause we talk all things messy dating, from who's your daddy pregnancy scares to gas-lighting men with secret stripper babies and secret shoe fetish's Hope you enjoy!...
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Leanne Caban
You asked, we delivered! The episode all of the barrel racers have been waiting for.. LEANNE CABAN is in the house! Leanne was kind enough to sit down for a lengthy episode with Shianne where they talked about everything from taking a loan to buy her first barrel racing horse too acquiring one of...
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THE MATRIARCH- Ruth O'Donoghue talks humble beginnings, USA, badly behaved kids and more
The episode you have all been waiting for. We pinned the matriarch of the O'Donoghue-Kent crew down for what may have just been the longest time she has ever sat still in her life for a super fun episode. Ruth (mum) talks about her humble beginnings in Kamarooka, moving away at just 15 years old,...
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Meditation, Brain spotting and a bit of self awareness
From party giries to yoga girlies, we are here to talk about the huge 180 we made in our lives and the practices we use every day to make our lives better! We discuss the self help practices we have found actually work for us, and the ones that can go in the bin, we re-live our young, wild and…
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Cody and Tenielle Angland feature episode!
This week we are so excited to bring you Montana's sit down conversation with the legendary couple Tenielle & Cody Angland. After dominating Australian rodeo in the roughstock and timed-event end, they decided to pack up and move with their 2 boys, 2 horses and a herd of working dogs to pursue…
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Q&A Part 2 - Horse girl edition
We are back with another Q&A, answering all your burning horse questions about breeding, buying & training! Keep an eye on our social media pages for question boxes in the future, or feel free to send us your questions on one of our platforms- TikTok @shianneodonoghue @montanaodonoghue_kent...
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Jane Ryan, Breakaway roper, Australian champion and super-mum!
We sat down with the APRA Australian champion, 2 times pro tour champion, Breakaway roping record holder, clinician, business owner and absolute super-mum Jane Ryan and had little chat about how she does it all. We discussed her upbringing on the back of a horse teaching movie stars how to ride...
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We answer your horsie questions part 1
Were back answering your questions. In this episode we discussed a wide range of horsie questions including- Q- What is your wildest horse breaking story? Too Q- Have you ever lost interest in horses? And a whole lot of others. You guys sent so many questions we decided to record a part 2! So…
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Are the horses really better in the USA?
Are the horses really better in the USA? The question that we get asked more then any other.... Today we discuss the differences we have observed in the barrel racing horse industry in Australia Vs the USA. We discuss topics like- What feeds and supplements are the best horses in USA consuming Vs...
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Justin Gill of MCR Quarter Horses
Today we are so excited to bring you Justin Gill from MCR Quarter horses. Justin grew up in the rodeo industry and has recently stepped into breeding high class barrel racing horses out of NSW. Justin tells us all about growing up in the Circus and the battles he faced with body image and self...
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When Montana got roofied in Vegas.......
We are throwing it back to NFR in Vegas! Montana had an interesting trip to say the least, we also give some recommendations and all your Do's and Don'ts in Sin City so buckle in! Follow us on social media - TikTok @shianneodonoghue @montana_odonoghuekent INSTAGRAM @shianne_kent...
About this show
The podcast the western industry has been gagging for. Aussie sisters, Shianne & Montana have managed to become veterans in the western industry whilst still being in their 20's!With many Australian titles between them Shianne and Montana want to discuss all of the topics that surround the western industry but are rarely given spotlight. Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date with all of the episodes and subscribe to the podcast TIK TOK@shianneodonoghue@montana_odonoghuekentINSTAGRAM@shianne_kent@[email protected]
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