Breaking the Barrier

At 15 years old, Chuck Swisher got his start fighting bulls. These days, he is one of the most sought after bull fighters in the sport of rodeo.

In addition to working some of the largest rodeos in the country, Swisher has been a pioneer for bullfighting as a stand alone sport through Bull Fighters Only, and owns his own business, Swisher Beef Co.

In addition to sharing his experiences in the arena and as an entrepreneur at Swisher Beef Co., Swisher shares advice for young people in rodeo.

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Jacob Talley = Committed.

The 5x National Finals Rodeo qualifier has taken the work ethic and drive he learned in football, and has applied it seamlessly to rodeo.

Next stop? Gold buckle.

Listen to Jacob's story and learn more about his outlook in the Season 4 premiere of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

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Nebraska Volleyball coach John Cook addressed FFA members at the 96th annual Nebraska State FFA Convention. He shared his experiences from both the volleyball court and the rodeo arena to inspire students.

The PBR Velocity Tour returns to Lincoln Saturday, April 13th, for an exciting night of bull riding at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Bull rider Thor Hoefer II sat down with Rebel Sjeklocha to talk about the event.

Kassandra Shoemaker is a multitalented rodeo athlete who recently decided to try her hand at the male dominated event of steer roping.

Shoemaker broken barriers and proven that she can hang with the best of them. After being named Rookie of the Year in the Wyoming Steer Roping Association, and competing at the College National Finals, Shoemaker has proven her grit and tenacity in this highly physical event.

Listen as host Rebel Sjeklocha learns more about her journey and goals for the future.

2023 was a stellar year for steer wrestler Cash Robb. The Utah native found himself right at home on the rodeo trail full-time with mentor Tyler Waguespack and brothers Rowdy and Ramey Parrott.

Though a knee injury late in the season took Robb out of the running for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, he handily clenched the 2023 Resistol Rookie of the Year Title.

Listen as host Rebel Sjeklocha learns more about this young talent and his lofty goals for the future.

What started as a grassroots effort to provide farmers and ranchers with vital information, has turned into a 15 station media network spanning the state of Nebraska and reaching four additional states. After devastating blizzards in 1948 and 1949, Nebraska's ag community stepped up to provide a necessary service.

Learn more about the Nebraska Rural Radio Association and its ongoing mission to serve agriculture in this conversation with NRRA CEO, Tim Marshall.

This episode was recorded LIVE at Husker Harvest Days on September 12, 2023.

Taylor McNair is a passionate agriculturalist, law school graduate, and Miss Rodeo America 2019. These days, she serves Mississippi's farmers and ranchers as the State Affairs Coordinator for the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Learn more about Taylor's journey and the world of agricultural lobbying on this episode hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Caroline Lukens is breaking barriers as the first female rodeo operations coordinator at the historic National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado.

Despite not growing up in a rodeo family, Caroline's work ethic and passion has propelled her to pulling off nearly 30 rodeo performances during the "Best 16 Days in January."

Listen as host Rebel Sjeklocha learns more about Caroline's background and goals for the future.

Jess Cardon is the only female currently picking up in the PRCA. Her unparalleled work ethic and incredible horsemanship has earned her the respect of stock contractors, committees, and contestants alike.

Listen as host Rebel Sjeklocha learns more about this powerhouse woman and her work as a cowboy lifesaver.