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Where Rodeo Meets The Road!
by The Arena Press
Where Rodeo Meets The Road! A look at Rodeo across the country. Be sure to check out our website www.the-arena-press.com
Episodes
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182- Texas Circuit Finals Recap | Noah Lee’s Record Season, Riley Webb & 2026 NFR Barrel Racing Battle
The 2026 Texas Circuit Finals delivered outstanding performances, while the race for PRCA and WPRA world championships is heating up as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo approaches! On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae recap the Boot Barn Texas Circuit Finals in Waco,...
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181- Cole Pugh, Cheyenne Champion & No. 1 PRCA Permit Steer Wrestler
Cole Pugh is one of the young steer wrestlers making a name for himself in professional rodeo. On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, the Jasper, Texas cowboy joins Ken and Janae to talk about his journey from college rodeo at Sam Houston State University to becoming a Cheyenne Frontier...
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180- Bradlee Miller No. 1 Bareback Rider Heads to the 2026 NFR
Bradlee Miller is headed to the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo as the No. 1 bareback rider in the world. On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Bradlee joins Ken and Janae to talk about his incredible 2026 PRCA season, the road to the top of the world standings and what it means to...
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179- Governor’s Cup Recap & NFR Outlook | Shad Mayfield, Riley Webb & the Race to Las Vegas
The 2026 PRCA regular season is coming down to the wire, and the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls delivered huge paydays, dramatic moves in the world standings and major implications for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. This week on Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae break...
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178- Ellensburg Rodeo Recap | Shad Mayfield’s NFR Push & Riley Webb’s Commanding Lead
The 2026 Wrangler NFR race is coming down to the wire, and this week on Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae break down the latest action from the Northwest run. We recap the Ellensburg Rodeo and the performances that mattered as ProRodeo contestants make their final September push toward…
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177- Carlee Otero The New No. 1 in the WPRA World Barrel Racing Standings
There’s a new No. 1 in the world—and her name is Carlee Otero. Carlee Otero joins Where Rodeo Meets the Road fresh off taking over the No. 1 position in the 2026 WPRA World Barrel Racing Standings, putting the five-time NFR qualifier at the front of one of the most competitive world championship...
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176- Rodeo Report | Flint Rasmussen, Ky Hamilton, Noah Lee & the Race to the 2026 NFR
The race to the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is heating up, and this week on Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae break down the biggest stories, comebacks and standings moves from across ProRodeo. Flint Rasmussen is back. After stepping away from full-time arena entertainment, the...
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175- Kash Loyd | From NHSFR Champion to No. 1 in the PRCA Permit Standings
Ken sits down one-on-one with rising bareback rider Kash Loyd, one of the young cowboys quickly making a name for himself in professional rodeo. The 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo Bareback Riding Champion has made an impressive transition into the PRCA ranks. Still competing on his…
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174- Rodeo Injury Report & Comebacks | Stetson Wright, Rocker Steiner, Shad Mayfield + XIT & Lawton Recap
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae break down the latest headlines from across professional rodeo. We start with the injury report, including Cooper Filipek’s recent back injury in Utah, then look at the return of some of the sport’s biggest names, including Stetson...
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173- XIT Rodeo 2026 Preview | Dalhart's 90-Year Tradition & The Stars to Watch
The 90th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion is here, and Where Rodeo Meets the Road is bringing you a special preview before the action begins in Dalhart, Texas. Join Ken and Ellie Clift, 2025 Miss Rodeo XIT, as they take you inside one of Texas' most historic rodeos, celebrating nine decades of western...
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172- Michelle Alley Interview | Climbing the WPRA World Standings One Run at a Time
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae sit down with one of the hottest competitors in professional rodeo—WPRA barrel racer Michelle Alley. After an incredible 2026 season, including a huge Cowboy Christmas and a victory at the prestigious Ponoka Stampede, Michelle has…
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171- Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026 Recap | Champions, Ryder Wright’s Win & Shad Mayfield’s Comeback
The 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo delivered championship performances, dramatic tiebreakers, breakout victories, and major movement in the ProRodeo world standings. On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae recap the biggest moments from the Daddy of ’em All, including…
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170- Stetson Wright Injury, Shads comeback & the Cheyenne Rodeo Controversy
Stetson Wright is sidelined after suffering a separated shoulder at the Calgary Stampede and undergoing surgery for knee injuries, including a torn meniscus and PCL. We break down when and where he was injured, what his recovery timeline may look like, and how the setback could affect the…
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169- James Trawick, The Vision Behind Hondo Rodeo Fest & The Future of Rodeo
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken sits down one-on-one with James Trawick, CEO and co-founder of The Hondo Rodeo Fest, for an in-depth conversation about building one of the most innovative events in western sports. James shares his journey from western media and storytelling to...
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168- June Rodeo Recap 2026 , Reno, Calgary & Cowboy Christmas Preview
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae recap the biggest stories from June as the rodeo season heads into one of its busiest stretches of the year. We review the latest PRCA and WPRA world standings, discuss the action from the Reno Rodeo, preview the upcoming Calgary...
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167- Hayle Gibson-Stillwell- American Rodeo Champion & Top 5 WPRA Barrel Racer
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae welcome Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, fresh off her huge victory at The American Rodeo and currently sitting among the top contenders in the WPRA World Standings. Hayle shares the story behind her American Rodeo win, the horses that have…
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166- Where Rodeo Meets the Road Presents: The High School Rodeo Road
Tonight on Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we open a brand-new lane under The Arena Press: The High School Rodeo Road. This new youth rodeo series will follow the next generation of rodeo athletes, beginning with Texas High School Rodeo Region 3 and continuing through State Finals, Nationals, and the...
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165- Madison Outhier, 2019 American Rodeo Champion Returns to Arlington
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae sit down with rising breakaway roping talent Madison Outhier as she prepares to compete at The American Rodeo. Madison talks about the road to one of rodeo’s biggest events, the pressure of competing on a major stage, and the mindset it...
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164- PBR Finals 2026 Round 4 Recap | John Crimber Leads, Sage Kimzey Charges & California Rodeo Preview
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae break down the first four rounds of the 2026 PBR World Finals, including John Crimber holding the number one spot and 7-time PRCA World Champion Sage Kimzey proving he’s still one of the best in the game sitting in third. The…
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163- Kentucky Derby 2026 Preview | Horsemen Roundtable on Pace, Contenders & Race Strategy
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we break down the 2026 Kentucky Derby from a true horseman’s perspective in a special roundtable discussion with notable horsemen from the racing industry. We dive into the top contenders including Commandment, Renegade, So Happy, and Emerging…
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162- Daxtyn Feild, PRCA Rookie Bareback Rider Chasing #1 & Carrying a World Champion Legacy
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Janae sit down with PRCA rookie bareback rider Daxtyn Feild, currently in the middle of one of the tightest races in the Resistol Rookie standings. Coming from a legendary rodeo family, Daxtyn talks about what it’s like building his own path...
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161-Morgan Bagnell #1 Barrel Racing Rookie Dominating the 2026 WPRA Standings
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Fallon sit down with WPRA barrel racer Morgan Bagnell, currently the #1 Resistol Rookie in the 2026 standings and making a strong push up the world standings. Morgan talks about her breakout rookie season, competing in the heart of Texas...
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160- Clay Tom Hurt Resistol Rookie Steer Wrestling Contender Climbing PRCA World Standings
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Fallon sit down with PRCA steer wrestler Clay Hurt, currently sitting #2 in the Resistol Rookie standings and already making a push inside the PRCA World Standings. Clay talks about the transition into the pro level, the grind of the rodeo...
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159- Jaci Hammons #1 Rookie in WPRA Breakaway Roping Chasing the World Title
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Fallon sit down with WPRA breakaway roper Jaci Hammons, currently the #1 rookie in the standings and a top contender in the world race. Jaci talks about her breakout season, what it’s like competing against the best in breakaway roping, and…
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158- Cooper Jacobs Resistol Rookie Roundup Champion & PRCA Rookie Bull Rider on the Rise
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Fallon sit down with PRCA rookie bull rider Cooper Jacobs, fresh off his win at the Resistol Rookie Roundup. Cooper talks about what that victory means early in his career and how it builds momentum as he continues his rookie season on the...
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157- Mason Moody, PRCA’s #1 Bull Rider Talks NFR, Life on the Rodeo Road & 2026 Season
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Fallon sit down with PRCA bull rider Mason Moody, currently ranked #1 in the world standings, to talk about his rise through professional rodeo and his experience competing at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Moody reflects on his journey...
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156- Texas Swing, Southern Rodeo Wrap-Up & Miss Rodeo California 2025 Janae Wallace
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken is in the heart of the Texas Swing while Fallon wraps up rodeos across the South. Joining the show is special guest Janae Wallace, Miss Rodeo California 2025, who previews the upcoming spring run on the West Coast. We break down regional rodeo...
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155- Inside Paige Jones’ WPRA Barrel Racing, Bazinga & Pro Rodeo Life
Paige Jones joins Where Rodeo Meets the Road to share her journey from WPRA Resistol Rookie of the Year to qualifying for her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). In this episode, Paige talks about the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level of professional barrel racing, her...
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154- Where Rodeo Meets the Road | January Recap
Episode 4 of Where Rodeo Meets the Road recaps a busy January across the rodeo world. We break down key moments, major stops, standout performances, and storylines that set the tone for the season ahead. From early momentum to what it all means moving forward, this episode puts January into...
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153- Makenzie Mayes: 2025 Resistol Rookie of the Year on Barrel Racing, Breakout Wins & What’s Next
On today’s episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we welcome back Makenzie Mayes, the 2025 Resistol Rookie of the Year in barrel racing, to reflect on her breakout season and what lies ahead. Makenzie looks back on the defining moments of her rookie year, the horses that powered her success, and...
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152- From Denver to Fort Worth: Rodeo Season Hits Full Stride
Season 5 rolls on as we break down a busy stretch of rodeo action across the country. On tonight’s episode, we talk Denver, Odessa, and Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo, and look ahead to the Texas swing kicking off in Fort Worth — one of the most important runs of the indoor season. We also touch on...
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151- Season 5 Kickoff: NFR Reflections & Rodeo Season Is Back
Season 5 of Where Rodeo Meets the Road starts tonight with a full reset and a fresh voice as Fallon joins Ken to kick off the new year on the rodeo road. We look back at the National Finals Rodeo that wrapped up in December, highlighting standout performances from Rocker Steiner, Riley Webb, and...
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150- “Gus Gaillard: PRCA Saddle Bronc Rookie of the Year Shares His Journey to the Top”
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we talk with Gus Gaillard, the 2025 PRCA Saddle Bronc Rookie of the Year. Gus dives into his rise in the rodeo world, the challenges of competing on the PRCA circuit, and the mindset it takes to succeed at the highest level. Hear about his training,...
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149- “Halyn Lide: Road to the NFR, Highlights, and Life Beyond the Arena”
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we sit down with Halyn Lide, one of the standout rodeo competitors making waves this season. Halyn shares her journey to the NFR, her experiences navigating the challenges of the PRCA, and the personal stories behind her rodeo career. From training...
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148- Miss Rodeo Texas 2024 Ashlyn Williams Reflects on the Season and Looks Ahead to the 2025 NFR
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, host Ken is joined by Miss Rodeo Texas 2024, Ashlyn Williams, for a look back at the highlights of her reigning year and a preview of what’s ahead as the rodeo world gears up for the 2025 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. From standout performances...
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147- Haiden Thompson: 2025 WPRA Breakaway Rookie of the Year & Record-Breaker
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we welcome Haiden Thompson — the Wyoming rookie who shattered the WPRA Resistol Rookie earnings record in breakaway roping. From chasing her first goal to navigating heartbreak with her standout mare, Thompson opens up about travel, setbacks,...
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146- "Doug Champion on Rodeo Fitness: How Champion Living is Transforming Cowboy Conditioning"
"Doug Champion of Champion Living Fitness joins us to discuss the evolution of rodeo athlete training, how fitness is reshaping performance in and out of the arena, and why modern conditioning is essential for today’s cowboys and cowgirls."
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145- Rodeo Season Showdown: Final Standings & Tight Races with Julia | Where Rodeo Meets the Road
Julia joins Ken in this week’s episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road to break down the rodeo standings as we head into the final month of the season. With races tightening up and time running out, every ride and every run counts. Tune in for expert insight, rider highlights, and what to watch as...
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144-The XIT Queens recap the Rodeo in Dalhart
Ken and Jackie talk to 2024 XIT Queen Sofia and the newly crowned Queen Ellie. What a great rodeo to be apart of!
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143- Inside the Mind of Bode Spring: Rising Star of Rodeo’s Next Generation
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we sit down with Bode Spring—one of rodeo’s fastest-rising young athletes making waves in the 2024 season. From the early mornings in the practice pen to the adrenaline-fueled moments inside the arena, Bode talks training, mental toughness, and the...
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142- “Reno Rodeo Recap: Big Wins, Wild Rides, and Summer Momentum”
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we dive into the dust and glory of the 2025 Reno Rodeo, where the lights were bright and the payouts were bigger. Stetson Wright claimed the All-Around title, Garrett Shadbolt rode his way to bareback brilliance, and Hailey Kinsel did what she does...
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142- “Summer Heats Up: Rodeo Standings, Surprises & The Road Ahead with Julia Dondero”
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, hosts Ken and Julia Dondero go head-to-head breaking down the latest PRCA and WPRA standings, big stories from the spring run, and what’s on the horizon as the summer rodeo season kicks off. From rookies shaking up the rankings to top contenders…
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141- Makenzie Mayes: Rookie Barrel Racer Chasing WPRA Glory in 2025
Barrel racing rookie sensation Makenzie Mayes joins the show to talk about her breakout season, her horses, and what it takes to compete against the best in the WPRA. Fresh off her performance at the Rookie Roundup in Fort Worth, Makenzie opens up about her goals, training routine, and the...
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140- “Inside Rodeo Media: Julia Dondero on Storytelling, IPRA, and Elevating the Western Voice”
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, we’re joined by one of the brightest rising voices in rodeo journalism—Julia Dondero. A 2025 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 honoree and Director of Communications for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA), Julia has quickly become a...
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139- PRCA Rookie Steer Wrestler Jake Shelton Charges Into the 2025 Season
Rising star Jake Shelton is quickly making a name for himself in the world of professional rodeo. The Texas native and former Weatherford College standout has emerged as a top contender in the 2025 PRCA rookie steer wrestling standings. With a lightning-fast 3.8-second round win at Guymon and...
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138- "Ali Norcutt: 2025 Rookie Roundup Champion & Rising WPRA Star"
Ali Norcutt is quickly becoming a name to watch in professional barrel racing. In this exclusive interview, the 2025 Rookie Roundup Champion talks about her standout performance at the iconic Fort Worth Stockyards, where she captured the title with grit and speed. We dive into Ali’s background…
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137- "2025 Kentucky Derby Preview: Trainer Mike Puype and Farrier Denny 'DBOP' Francis Break It Down"
Saddle up for a special Kentucky Derby 2025 edition of the show as we dive into the fastest two minutes in sports! Southern California-based thoroughbred trainer Mike Puype joins us to preview this year’s Derby field, sharing insights on the contenders, early speed threats, and the horse he…
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136- Acey Pinkston on Family Legacy, Fast Horses, and Chasing WPRA Glory
In this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Hannah sit down with WPRA barrel racer Acey Pinkston, a rising star with rodeo in her blood. Daughter of legendary NFR qualifier Liz Pinkston, Acey shares her journey from college rodeo, to pro circuit competitor, her recent highlights at…
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135- Dusky Lynn Hall, 11-Year-Old Barrel Racing Phenom Chasing Big Dreams
At just 11 years old, Dusky Lynn Hall has already made history as the youngest barrel racer to surpass $1 million in lifetime earnings. With a deep passion for the sport and a fearless drive to win, she has dominated some of the biggest barrel racing events in the country. From winning over...
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134- Rodeo Houston Heats Up: Semi-Finals Recap & Rodeo Action Nationwide
On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Ken and Hannah break down all the action from Rodeo Houston as the semi-finals get underway. They’ll discuss standout performances, unexpected upsets, and who’s looking strong heading into the finals. Plus, they’ll take a look at rodeos happening...
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Where Rodeo Meets The Road! A look at Rodeo across the country. Be sure to check out our website www.the-arena-press.com
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