In this episode, I sit down with Jake Barnes to talk about his journey from a young roper in New Mexico to becoming a multiple-time world champion. We get into the discipline, consistency, and mindset it takes to stay at the top, along with some of the biggest moments, injuries, sacrifices, and changes he’s seen throughout his career.

Jake also shares how faith, mentorship, and perseverance shaped his career and helped him keep moving forward through the ups and downs of rodeo.

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I sat down with Brian and Mary Heffernan to hear how they went from Silicon Valley to ranchers and why they’re so passionate about changing the way we buy and source our beef. We talk about direct-to-consumer sales, the challenges ranchers face with processing regulations, and why transparency in our food system matters. Their story gives a unique look at the future of American ranching and what it will take to build a more independent and connected food system.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

The Charly Crawford Podcast is proud to be a partner with NRS. They are a one-stop shop for everything Western. Shop in-store at their locations in Decatur, Texas, Granbury, Texas, and Wickenburg, Arizona, or online at ⁠nrsworld.com⁠. Use code “Charly” at checkout for 10% off. 

My online course "The Basics of Horsemanship For Roping" is  available on ⁠⁠charlycrawford.training⁠⁠ under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks to access over two hours of instruction, swing breakdowns, and drills. If you haven't picked up my first course "The Basics Of Roping", you can save 20% by buying the Basics Bundle, which includes both course!

In this episode, I sit down with Denny Gentry to talk about the evolution of team roping, the story behind the Riata Buckle, and how systems like the USTRC and WSTR have helped shape the sport. We talk about the growth of the industry, the opportunities it’s created for breeders, trainers, and ropers, and where team roping is headed next.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

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In this episode, I sit down with Coy Rahlmann to talk about the current state of professional rodeo, from picking the right rodeos and managing horses to making the most of the money and opportunities available. We also get into how top competitors are planning their seasons and adapting to new opportunities like the upcoming roping at 377.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

The Charly Crawford Podcast is proud to be a partner with NRS. They are a one-stop shop for everything Western. Shop in-store at their locations in Decatur, Texas, Granbury, Texas, and Wickenburg, Arizona, or online at ⁠nrsworld.com⁠. Use code “Charly” at checkout for 10% off. 

In this episode, Matt Sherwood shares his journey from circuit rodeoing to becoming a world champion. He talks about the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level, the impact of growing prize money, and how rodeo continues to evolve. Matt also gives an inside look at the business and governance of the sport, along with stories from his career in the arena.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

TIME IS RUNNING OUT 

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I sat down with the current number one breakaway roper in the world standings, Cheyanne McCartney,  to talk breakaway roping, her journey from Louisiana to the pro rodeo world, winning Cheyenne Frontier Days, horsemanship, and the fundamentals that have helped her compete at the highest level.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

My new online course "The Basics of Horsemanship For Roping" is now available on ⁠⁠charlycrawford.training⁠⁠ under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks to access over two hours of instruction, swing breakdowns, and drills. If you haven't picked up my first course "The Basics Of Roping", you can save 20% by buying the Basics Bundle, which includes both course!

Secure your spot at my upcoming Begginers Only Clinic at The Ranch at NRS August 28-30, 2026 by going to ⁠Charlycrawford.training ⁠

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Steve Purcella has forgotten more about roping than most of us will ever know. We got into how he got started, the horses that changed everything like Butterbean and Speedy, and how rodeo and team roping have evolved over the years. If you love hearing stories from the guys who helped build the sport, you'll enjoy this one. 

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

My new online course "The Basics of Horsemanship For Roping" is now available on ⁠⁠charlycrawford.training⁠⁠ under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks to access over two hours of instruction, swing breakdowns, and drills. If you haven't picked up my first course "The Basics Of Roping", you can save 20% by buying the Basics Bundle, which includes both course!

I can’t thank the committee at the Calgary Stampede enough for inviting me to come up during the Stampede and host a podcast during the Rocky Mountain Cup. Although it’s not team roping in the rodeo, the production and payout is still up to Calgary Stampede standards and has the sport headed in the right direction.

I first sat down with Canadian Team Roping Icon, Rocky Dallyn. He’s a multiple time canadian champion and a 2002 Olympic Gold Medal winner in the Team Roping. Rocky took me throught the evolution of team roping in Cananda and the major role he played to get it to where it is today.

Next, I had another great visit with CEO John Cowley. He filled me in on some of the new exciting things that are happening at the Stamepede Park, and gave some stats from the most recent economical impact study that shows just how much revenue the Stampede brings into not just Calgary but to the Province of Alberta.

Following Joel, I chatted with Lane Boisjoli who is the Vice Chair of the rodeo commitee about the success of the Rocky Mountain Cup, and some of the up and coming team roping events to be hosted at the Stampede Park.

Finally, I interviewed some familiar faces to the podcast in Corbin Rice and Cooper Freeman, the Champions of the Rocky Mountain Cup, adding another huge win to their resume in 2026 and solidifying their first trip to the NFR. 

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

The Charly Crawford Podcast is proud to be a partner with NRS. They are a one-stop shop for everything Western. Shop in-store at their locations in Decatur, Texas, Granbury, Texas, and Wickenburg, Arizona, or online at ⁠nrsworld.com⁠. Use code “Charly” at checkout for 10% off. 

My new online course "The Basics of Horsemanship For Roping" is now available on ⁠⁠charlycrawford.training⁠⁠ under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks to access over two hours of instruction, swing breakdowns, and drills. If you haven't picked up my first course "The Basics Of Roping", you can save 20% by buying the Basics Bundle, which includes both course!

I sat down with Frank Thompson and we covered a little bit of everything—from his road to winning a world title to becoming the arena director at Cheyenne Frontier Days. We talked rodeo, horses, the mental side of competing, and some great stories about the legends that helped shape the sport.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com.

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Raen Lavell stopped by to talk about his documentary Outride the Devil and the stories that make rodeo what it is. We got into the history, the people, and why keeping the Western way of life authentic still matters today.

Equinety is proud sponsor of the Charly Crawford Podcast. If you want your horse to have the Equinety Edge go to teamequinety.com. 

Secure your spot at my upcoming Begginers Only Clinic at The Ranch at NRS August 28-30, 2026 by going to Charlycrawford.training 

Look under the clinics tab for registration and more information!