Corduroy Cast

For Episode 32, I am very excited to have your 2025-2026 National FFA President, Trey Myers on the show! Trey is originally from the Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter in Oklahoma and served as 2023-2024 OKFFA Central Area Vice President. This past summer, Trey was the OKFFA Alumni Camp director for the camp’s first year back at camp Tulakogee. This fall he was elected National FFA President, the first Oklahoman to hold that office since 2011. I had an awesome time talking with Trey and I wish him luck with his travels this spring. Thanks Trey!

For Episode 31 I am very excited to have Luke McCrea on the show! Luke currently serves as Minnesota FFA as their Region VII president and he was a member of the National FFA Band in 2024 and this past fall he was a national qualifier in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. He is currently an FFA in the USA Reporter for the state of Minnesota. I had an awesome time talking to Luke and wish him luck for his senior year. Thanks Luke!

It's National FFA Week! For episode 30, I am very excited to have your 2025-2026 OKFFA Northeast Area Vice President, Leaundre Delonia on the show! Leaundre is originally from the Okmulgee FFA Chapter. His freshman year he made an NFA documentary seen in ag classrooms across the nation. He is a multi-state winner in the Agriscience Fair and placed 5th at the OKFFA State Speech Contest in his Agribuisness speech. I had a great time talking with Leaundre and can't wait to see him at convention this year. Thanks Dre!

For Episode 29, I am very excited to the Oklahoma FFA’s 2025-2026 Central Area Vice President, Hudson Andrews on the show! Hudson is originally from the Purcell FFA Chapter in Oklahoma and served as President his senior year. In May 2025, he was elected as OKFFA Central Area VP for 2025-26. I had a great time talking to Hudson and can’t wait to see him at convention. Thanks Hudson!

For episode 28 I am very excited to have McKinna Turner from the Owasso FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. McKinna currently serves as the chapter's vice president and was a state champion in 8-9-10th General Agriculture Prepared Speech in 2025 and was a part of the state champion Opening and Closing Ceremonies team in 2023. I had an awesome time talkting to McKinna and can't wait to see what she accomplishes this year. Thanks McKinna!

For episode 27, I am very excited to have Beau Newport from the Meeker FFA Chapter. Beau is a sophomore and currently serves as chapter reporter. He qualified for the Oklahoma FFA State Speech contest in 8th Grade Agricultural Explorations in 2024. Beau is the creator of the Gaining Ground magazine as his SAE. I had a great experience talking to Beau and can't wait for his spring issue of Gaining Ground. Thanks Beau!

For episode 26, I am very excited to have Annie Schneider on the show! Annie is the chapter president at Seiling and she was a national semifinalist in Prepared Public Speaking at the 98th National FFA Convention in 2025. She also place 4th in the OKFFA State Extemporaneous Speech contest in April 2025. She also serves on the Oklahoma AFR Youth Advisory Council. I had a great time talking to Annie and can't wait to see what she accomplishes this spring. Thanks Annie!

We're back! For Episode 25, I am very excited to have Hadley Ott from the Lomega FFA Chapter! Hadley currently serves as chapter president and is a senior at Lomega High School. She was a state runner-up in the FFA Creed in 2023, She made the state public speaking finals at the 98th Oklahoma FFA State Convention. She was awesome to talk to and can't wait to see what she accomplishes this year. Thanks Hadley!

For Episode 24 I am very excited to have Corbin Robbins on the show! Corbin is a senior at the Chattanooga FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. In 2023, Corbin won the state FFA Creed contest and placed 3rd at the National Contest that fall. In April 2025, he won the state extemporaneous speaking contest and will represent Oklahoma in the national contest this fall. Corbin was an amazing guest and can't wait to see what he accomplishes this year. Thanks Corbin!

For episode 23, I am very excited to have River Winters on the show! River will be at Laverne High School this year and a member of the Laverne FFA Chapter. River recently won the OKFFA State Talent Show at the 99th Oklahoma FFA State Convention in May. He sang his cover of ‘Greatest Love Story’ and will be heading to Nationals this fall. It was an amazing time talking with River as we wish him good luck for Nationals. Thanks River!

For Episode 22 I am excited to have another 2-guest episode with Callen Veit and 2025-2026 OKFFA Southwest Area Vice President Bonham Eslick. Callen is from the Morrison FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. He is a 2-time OKFFA prepared public speaking state champion and he was a National champion in the Agriscience Fair. Bonham is from the Elgin FFA Chapter and he was a 3-time state champion in prepared public speaking. In May 2025, he was elected Southwest Area Vice President for 2025-2026. It was awesome having them on the show and can’t wait to see what their upcoming year holds for them. Thanks guys!

For Episode 21, I am very excited to have the National FFA Secretary, Luke Jennings on the show! Luke is from the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter in Ohio, he served as an Ohio State VP At Large from 2022-2023 and served as their state president from 2023-2024. He was elected National FFA Secretary last October! It was great talking to Luke and I appreciate him being on the show, thanks Luke!

On May 20, 2024, I released the very first episode of the show, and now 1 year later, we are on Episode 20! It has been an awesome year doing this show and have so many more episodes to come but for now, sit back and listen to this special episode! On the show I had, Emily Gosset, Coy Davidson, Heath Laubach, Garrett Case, Cierra Collins, and finally Titus Montgomery! They are former guests on the show and just some of the many amazing individuals who have left their mark on the FFA. This episode was a blast and can't wait for this next year. Thanks Everyone!CC Episode 20; Runtime: 214 Minutes

For Episode 19, I am very excited to have Kaden Pliler on the show! Kaden is originally from Purcell, OK and he currently serves on the officer team. This past summer he released “Dying Ember” to great success among FFA members and he will preform at State FFA Convention this May. I can’t wait to see him on stage soon. Thanks Kaden!

For Episode 18, I am very excited to have Rhode Island FFA State Vice President, Bryan Jones. Bryan is from the Exeter-West Greenwich Chapter and he was a state champion in Employment Skills. He now currently serves as State Vice President. Thanks Bryan!

For Episode 17, I am very excited to have OKFFA State Secretary Cooper Kline. Cooper is originally from the North Rock Creek FFA Chapter and was a National Finalist in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and currently serves as State Secretary.

For Episode 16 I am very excited to have Ivy Hartman on the show! Ivy is originally from my home chapter of Kingfisher, Oklahoma. She was part of a third overall Conduct of Chapter Meetings team at Nationals in 2019, a National Finalist in Ag Issues. She was a state champion in Parliamentary Procedure in 2021 and in 2023 was an Individual State Champion in Agricultural Communications. In 2024, she received her American FFA Degree. Now she is currently a sophomore at Oklahoma State University.

Happy New Year! For episode 15, and my first of 2025, I am very excited to have Lynlee McCurry on the show! She was the 2024 AFR State Extemporaneous Champ, FFA in the USA Reporter, 2024 Plant Science Prepared Speech State Qualifier, Runs a SAE called Little Aggies, Chapter President of Salina FFA, Oklahoma Farm Bureau OYLA Class 2024, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Capitol Camp 2024, Young Ag Achievers Podcast Guest. It was awesome talking to Lynlee and can’t wait to see what she does this spring! So Corduroy Cast didn’t get left in 2024. CC Ep. 15 Runtime 69 Minutes

For Episode 14, I am very excited to have National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider on the show! Thaddeus is from the Franklin FFA Chapter in Illinois and he was a National Finalist in Extemporaneous Public Speaking in 2023. He served as Illinois FFA’s State President in 2023-24. It was awesome to have him on the show and can’t wait to see how his service for the great organization goes this year! Thanks Thad!!

For Episode 13, I am very excited to have Oklahoma's 2024-25 Northeast Area Vice President, Anna Jo Heling. Anna Jo is originally from the Inola FFA Chapter, She was an Ag Ed Proficiency State Champion, A State Champion in Employment Skills and OK FFA Academic Excellence and once again serves as NE Area VP in Oklahoma. It was awesome to have he on the show! Thanks Anna Jo!!

For Episode 12 I am very excited to have National FFA Western Region Vice President, Emily Gossett on the show! Emily is originally from Silver City, New Mexico and served as New Mexico FFA's State Secretary from 2020-22 and in October 2023 she was elected National Western Region Vice President. It was an amazing time recording with Emily and excited for her sendoff at Convention soon. Thanks Emily!

For Episode 11 I am very blessed to have your Oklahoma FFA State Reporter, Aubrie McEndoo on the show. Aubrie is from Stillwater, Oklahoma and was a 2x National Champion in Agriscience Fair, Breed Champion at OYE, member of the Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council, Vice President of the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma All State, Dimond Hat Scholarship recipient. It was awesome to have Aubrie on and can’t wait to see what’s in store for her this year.

For episode 10 I am very excited to have Pedro Valles on the show! Pedro is originally from Dover, OK and went to high school there. In 2022 he was an Agronomy State Champion and most importantly he served Oklahoma FFA as your State Secretary in 2023-24. He now resides in Stillwater and is going into his sophomore year at Oklahoma State. It was a pleasure to talk with him as it is my longest episode yet. Thanks Pedro!

For Episode 9 I am very excited to have National FFA Advisor, Dr. Travis Park on the show. Dr. Park is originally from Trafalgar, Indiana and attended Purdue University and being an Indiana State Officer. From 1992-93 he served as National FFA President. He got his doctorate at University of Florida. He taught Ag at Cornell and currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina teaching an NC State. I appreciate him being on the show. Thanks Travis!

For Episode 8 I am very excited to have your 2024-25 Oklahoma FFA State President, Kayla Polling on the show! Kayla is from Silo. She was a state champion in public speaking for Agribusiness and Natural Resources. A National runner-up for Extemporaneous Speaking, and Greenhand State Champion. She served as Southeast Area VP last year and currently attends Oklahoma State University. I loved having Kayla on the show and I can’t wait to interact with her throughout this year. Thanks Kayla!

For episode 7 I am very blessed to have former Oklahoma Northeast Area Vice President, Garrett Case. Garrett is originally from Skiatook, Oklahoma and currently attends Oklahoma State University. He was a multiple-time state finalist in Prepared Public Speaking. Most importantly, he served one year as Oklahoma's Northeast Area Vice President in 2023-2024. We talked about he most recent Alumni Camp experience and being a state officer in Oklahoma. I enjoyed my time talking with Garrett, he was awesome! Thanks Garrett!

For Episode 6, I am very excited to have your 2024-25 Arkansas Eastern District Vice President, Jonah Savell. Jonah is from Salem, Arkansas and attended Salem High School. He played football there and was obviously in FFA. He was a state finalist for State STAR in Agribusiness and Discussion Meet. He was also the first state officer from the Salem FFA Chapter in 30 years! We talked about the differences in Arkansas and Oklahoma FFA and managing Football and FFA. It was a great experience and loved talking to him. Thanks Jonah!

For Episode 5 I am very excited to have Coy Davidson from Elgin and Cierra Collins from Frederick. Coy was the 2024 Prepared Public Speaking state champion, 2022 Ag sales National Runner-Up and Cierra was in the State FFA Chorus in 2023 and 2024. She was the 2024 FFA Creed state champion and both of them will go to nationals in October. Talking with them was a blast and they were super fun too. Thanks Coy and Cierra!

For Episode 4 I am very grateful to have Kylee Falasco on the show! She is a 2x state proficiency winner and 2x national proficiency award finalist. She was an ag comm state champion in 2023 and most importantly was Oklahoma’s Southwest Area Vice President in 2023-2024. She was recently selected as a national officer candidate. I loved having Kylee on the show and hopes to see great things from her in the future. Thanks Kylee!

For my third episode I am very pleased to have Heath Laubach from Mooreland on the show! Heath is an incoming senior at Mooreland High School and is a part of OYLA and was a 2024 WLC scholarship recipient and a 3x Prepared Public Speaking state finalist. I loved having him on the show and can’t wait to see what he does this year. Thanks Heath!

For episode 2, Chloe Blair is joining the show. She was a national qualifier for Conduct of Chapter Meetings and Parliamentary Procedure. She was a NW area Vice President candidate finalist this past year. She was an absolute blast to have on the show as she is one of my great friends. Thanks Chloe!

The very first episode of the Corduroy Cast has arrived! I am very privileged to have our 2024-25 Oklahoma Southeast Area Vice President, Titus Montgomery. Titus is from the Red Oak FFA Chapter. He is known as the “Grass King” by some. He has won an Ag Communications Proficiency State Championship and a Plant Science Speech division state title, just to name a few. My experience with him on this episode was amazing. He is just what you think of as an FFA member.