The Flatbed Podcast

By Jordan Weaver

What's The Flatbed Podcast about?

The Flatbed Podcast is a long-form conversation hosted by Jordan Weaver with friends and guests from the western world and beyond.

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The Flatbed Podcast episodes:

05.07.2024
#123 - Kolton Schmidt
One of the best headers to ever come out of Canada, and for sure one of the more mentally analytical people we’ve ever sat down with on the podcast. Truly an episode that I enjoyed getting to be a part...
05.01.2024
#122 - Karlee Peterson
The superstar television producer from the Cowboy Channel, and probably the leading candidate for most fascinating women in the Western industry. We’ve tried a few times to get this podcast lined up and finally succeeded, let me just say well...
04.26.2024
#121 - Justin Thomason
By far one of the most fascinating tours we have ever had since the podcast started with Justin Thomason, the plant manager for Resistol. We got to see the hats being built from start to finish and hear Justin’s story...
04.23.2024
#120 - Dan and Kalina Webb
Dan and Kalina are the definition of “insider baseball” for our industry. Ranchers, horse trainers, part-time duck herders, just an overall amazing podcast that at times went deeper and more personal than I think any of us expected
04.19.2024
#119 - Dan Flitner
One of my favorite people on Planet Earth…one of the smartest ranchers. He and his wife Mary are great horsemen and the kindest people I know. I truly love him, and I’m so excited to introduce him to you guys.
04.17.2024
#118 - Casey Lane
From growing up in a ranching family in California to a full-blown career with the PBR, the Indianapolis 500, and now with Teton Ridge and his role as the General Manager of the Arizona Ridge Riders PBR team. Casey is...
04.09.2024
#117 - Anthony Lucia
A guy whose life sounds more like a mad lib than reality, his father was Tommy Lucia (the mastermind behind Whiplash the monkey who rode a dog), and going on to become the 2023 PRCA Announcer of the Year. But...
03.26.2024
#116 - Rob Webb
When old rodeo buddies swing by they make for some of the best episodes, from rancher, team roper, and fence builder Rob comes from an old-school rodeo family. Great time hanging out with him
03.19.2024
#115 - Michael DiSabatino
One of my top five votes for most interesting man alive, from his upbringing in the neighborhood where they filmed the Sopranos, to a life of building business and being an absolute WIZARD with taxes and accounting you owe it...
03.13.2024
#114 - Mikey Fletcher and Brody Self
You have to love it when the Western world produces businesses in other fields, in this case, it’s Mikey Fletcher and Brody Self who have created “Daily Dog Fights” an award-winning golfing app that’s set to change the ways friends...
03.11.2024
#113 - Dale Martin
One of the most fascinating entrepreneurs in the history of the Western industry. The man who brought us Martin Saddlery, and also possibly the #1 customer in Wickenburg’s golfing community, we had a great time hearing the whole story. Huge...
02.23.2024
#112 - David Sharp, Nick Pullara, Jason Warner
One of my favorite things about Wickenburg is the community and the people who share experiences. We had some rain and so I decided to grab some buddies who are all in the same business. Just a really fun hang...
02.14.2024
#111 - JD Tadlock
One of the most famous calf horses trainers that’s ever lived, and owner of Sod one of the most famous calf roping horses in history. Great time getting to hear all the re-ride stories and behind-the-scenes look into some of...
02.07.2024
#110 - Bill Myers
Part 1: From the people who introduced “Frenchman’s Guy” to the world, we had a chance to sit down and visit with Bill about the journey that led him and his wife Deb to one of the most famous stallions...
02.06.2024
#109 - Bonner Bolton and Shawn Howard
From the PBR, dancing with the stars, to the Disney show in France Bonner and Shawn are now partnering to bring you “Ride Rank”
02.01.2024
#108 - Shane Minor
If you listen to one podcast this year, MAKE IT THIS ONE. From the guy who wrote songs like “Brand New Girlfriend” and “Chillin' It” just to name a couple of many. This recording was truly an awesome experience to...
01.23.2024
#107 - Eli Vastbinder
We caught up with Eli Vastbinder, a PBR veteran and a great guy on top of it while we were in NYC for the PBR at Madison Square Garden. Rodeo family and background, and a really fun podcast
01.16.2024
#106 - Sean Gleason
The man behind the wheel of the PBR is now throwing his hat in the rodeo ring alongside Kid Rock with the creation of the “Rock ‘N Roll Rodeo” this May 17th in Arlington Texas. We had a chance to...
01.09.2024
#105 - Tristan Mahoney
The man behind TM bits and spurs, he’s had his bits on multiple horses at the NFR over the years and has made horses that went as well. But more importantly, he’s a great guy and a really fun hang.
01.09.2024
#104 - Joe Beaver
Hands down one of the most recognizable names, voices, and careers in the history of the PRCA. Here’s the coolest part, we spent a majority of the podcast getting to know the story of Joe Beaver BEFORE he was Joe...
01.09.2024
#103 - Leah Herrington
The mastermind behind Community Coffee’s introduction to the rodeo world. Not only did we get to know her better, but we also got to hear how she led one of the nation's top coffee brands back to her roots, and...
01.08.2024
#102 - Bo Gardner with LVE
We’ve always heard of “LVE” like a mysterious mansion on a faraway hilltop, it was an honor to have Bo Gardner the VP of Corporate Marketing with LVE stop by and walk us through his life, and also the relationship...
01.08.2024
#101 - Beau Cooper
From a small but famous rodeo town in Canada, Beau walked us through his years coming up, his move to Texas, and the truest definition of a roller coaster year in 2023 that ended in his first NFR qualification
01.08.2024
#100 - Caleb Smidt
A man who needs almost no instruction. From world champion to the guy who introduced the world to Pockets on rodeo's biggest stages, and now a PRCA retiree. Caleb talked about coming up, his last year rodeoing, and what’s next...
01.06.2024
#99 - Paden Bray
The return of Paden, what else could we say. Great guy, one of the most talented young guys in the PRCA, and one of the young guys who is already taking his role mentoring the younger generation very seriously
01.06.2024
#98 - Nicky Northcott, Jace Helton, and Wyatt Bray
Unbeetable Feeds young gun team, great kids, and huge personalities
01.04.2024
#97 - Cody Stanley
The host of the “Everything Rodeo” podcast, Cody comes with a cool story of growing up in and around the rodeo world. If you haven’t yet, check out the podcast, they’re killing it
01.03.2024
#96 - Boogie Ray
Man legend journeyman heeler, Boogie Ray is a Texas team roping legend. We got to chat about his career including his fairy tail year getting to heel for Jake Barnes (a year that included finding Jake one of the most...
12.28.2023
#95 - Kyle Weaver Steve Decker
The brains behind one of the most powerful conservation movements in the US, RMEF does and amazing job of conserving and protecting some of our nations most valued resources
12.19.2023
#94 - Randy Bloomer
The founder of the most prominent aluminum trailer company in our industry, but also a man with deep grassroots in the Western culture. From welding to horseshoeing, there is so much more to the Man behind the brand than any...
12.17.2023
#93 - Jeff Medders
From the face and voice of rodeo in our industry, selfishly we have wanted to hear the backstory for a while. We were NOT prepared for a retirement announcement…what life has been up until now, and what life will look...
12.14.2023
#92 - Taylor Munsell - Episodes from Las Vegas
NFR breakaway roper, horse trainer, masters degree grad, and Pendleton Oregon champion leg wrestler, and captain of the WPRA fun havers club.
12.14.2023
#91 - Haven Meged and Shelby Boisjoli - Episodes from Las Vegas - Unbeetable Feeds booth
World champion calf roper, and NOW World Champion breakaway roper Haven and Shelby swung by the Unbeetable Feeds booth to discuss their careers and all the recent success they’re having in 2023
12.14.2023
#89 - Wesley Thorp and Tyler Wade
Entering the NFR at # 1 and #2 in the world respectively these guys are in a great position to finish the year the way all team ropers dream of.
12.14.2023
#90 - Rickie Engesser Fanning - Episodes from Las Vegas - from Ranch Hand Solar Lighting booth
Two-time NFR qualifier and one of the fun havers in the world of breakaway roping
12.13.2023
#88 - Joe Hagaman
A cool look into the day-to-day workings of Resistol Hats, and the people who are making the industry work. Joe is a really great hang, and we wouldn’t be surprised to hear someday he’s got a podcast of his own.
11.30.2023
#87 - Justin McCormick
From growing up in a veterinarian family to the deserts of Dubai and Qatar working on endurance horses and racing camels, to now running Cooper Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Cave Creek Justin McCormick’s story makes him a candidate for “most...
11.21.2023
#86 - Calgary Smith
This podcast has been a long time coming, the entire Weaver family is so proud to see the success Calgary has had this year. It’s been a long time coming, one of my unofficial adopted kids and one of my...
11.16.2023
#85 - Steven Duby
The youngest of the Duby brothers and a rising star header in the PRCA, including wins like The Pendleton Round up and more, who walked away from rodeoing to get married and start a family. He’s back three years later...
11.02.2023
#84 - Chance Conrado
The host of “The Gauge” podcast comes back out of hiding!! Chance discusses where he’s been on his break, and what led up to it, and also announces the return of one of the most prolific podcasts we’ve ever seen...
10.26.2023
#83 - Colter Todd
If this story never gets made into a movie it’s a shame, for now, I’m grateful that we have it in a podcast. One of the coolest people, and CERTAINLY one of the greatest stories in Rodeo history. I'm so...
10.23.2023
#82 - Linsay Lee Rosser Sumpter and Sami Jo Smith
The two “steering wheel holders” behind the WRWC and two completely opposite personalities I had a blast getting to know them both. And I won’t lie, I’m actually excited to hear where they see the whole women’s rodeo movement going....
10.21.2023
#81 - Nelson Wyatt
We caught up with Wyatt while I was in North Carolina, obviously he’d got a reputation as a good guy. So we knew that. But his story is so much cooler than people might expect, and the journey from the...
10.19.2023
#80 - Dan Scarbrough
The man behind “Roper Buildings” Dan is a very unique guy with a really cool story. From going broke, to building one of the most successful pole building businesses in the US. (And trust us “pole barn” is probably NOT...
10.12.2023
#79 - Teton Ridge James Miller
The episode we’ve ALL wanted is finally here!!!! James Miller the Senior Vice President of Competition & Athlete Development · Teton Ridge!!!
10.05.2023
#76 - Eddie Priefert
#1 of Undercover Bosses, where we introduce you to some of the most influential people in the industry, that you might not even know. You know the name, now you get to meet the people! Eddie Priefert and his family are...
10.05.2023
#77 - Ricky Bolin
We probably all know the name Resistol, and most of us have heard the name Ricky Bolin. But this podcast goes way beyond the surface reputation and we get to meet the man who’s a contender for “world’s most interesting...
10.05.2023
#78 - Billie Bray
Truly one of the most elusive people in our industry, Billie and Ken Bray own and run Equibrand which is the mothership for brands like Classic Equine, Classic Ropes, Cashel, Martin Saddlery, and Rattler ropes. One of my personal favorites...
09.28.2023
#75 - Mike White
There are people in this world who just seem to be successful at everything they touch, and that is Mike White to a T. From PRCA world champion bull rider, to PBR superstar, to the Mike White Pasture Roping, and...
09.25.2023
#74 - Cole WIlliams Bonus Episode
One of the coolest behaving-the-scenes people and stories we have come across this year. Cole Williams with Williams Cattle Crew is making industry moves in one of the most unexpected ways. When we met him in Tennessee we knew immediately it...

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The Flatbed Podcast episodes:

#123 - Kolton Schmidt

#122 - Karlee Peterson

#121 - Justin Thomason

#120 - Dan and Kalina Webb

#119 - Dan Flitner

#118 - Casey Lane

#117 - Anthony Lucia

#116 - Rob Webb

#115 - Michael DiSabatino

#114 - Mikey Fletcher and Brody Self

#113 - Dale Martin

#112 - David Sharp, Nick Pullara, Jason Warner

#111 - JD Tadlock

#110 - Bill Myers

#109 - Bonner Bolton and Shawn Howard

#108 - Shane Minor

#107 - Eli Vastbinder

#106 - Sean Gleason

#105 - Tristan Mahoney

#104 - Joe Beaver

#103 - Leah Herrington

#102 - Bo Gardner with LVE

#101 - Beau Cooper

#100 - Caleb Smidt

#99 - Paden Bray

#98 - Nicky Northcott, Jace Helton, and Wyatt Bray

#97 - Cody Stanley

#96 - Boogie Ray

#95 - Kyle Weaver Steve Decker

#94 - Randy Bloomer

#93 - Jeff Medders

#92 - Taylor Munsell - Episodes from Las Vegas

#91 - Haven Meged and Shelby Boisjoli - Episodes from Las Vegas - Unbeetable Feeds booth

#89 - Wesley Thorp and Tyler Wade

#90 - Rickie Engesser Fanning - Episodes from Las Vegas - from Ranch Hand Solar Lighting booth

#88 - Joe Hagaman

#87 - Justin McCormick

#86 - Calgary Smith

#85 - Steven Duby

#84 - Chance Conrado

#83 - Colter Todd

#82 - Linsay Lee Rosser Sumpter and Sami Jo Smith

#81 - Nelson Wyatt

#80 - Dan Scarbrough

#79 - Teton Ridge James Miller

#76 - Eddie Priefert

#77 - Ricky Bolin

#78 - Billie Bray

#75 - Mike White

#74 - Cole WIlliams Bonus Episode

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