Keith Mundee is the President of American Hat Co., which specializes in manufacturing the highest quality Felt and Straw hats that you've probably seen on the heads of your favorite rodeo athletes and even some actors on shows like Yellowstone. Keith and I talk about the hat-making process, how American Hat Co. got to where it is today, and why rodeo is the last true American sport, among other topics. It was a pleasure to sit and talk with someone at the head of such an iconic brand and soak in their expertise. I hope everyone enjoys this episode as much as I did, thanks for tuning in, and God Bless!

Be sure to check out my first of many online courses at⁠charlycrawford.training⁠ under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks, and the first 100 students get a fifty percent discount of $100 on over two hours of instruction, swing break-downs, and drills.

Open Host Dates for Clinics in 2025

March 7-9

March 28-30

May 30- June 1

July 11-13

August 29-31

September 12-14

September 26-28

Inquiry form and details can all be found at⁠charlycrawford.training/host-a-clinic/

Very Excited to announce my partnership 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 at⁠nrsworld.com⁠. We have some exciting things in store, so be on the lookout for those announcements soon.

Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp are the back-to-back World Champions in the Team Roping. These two have been on a hot streak with no signs of slowing down. We cover many topics, from horsepower, what ropes they use, breaking down the 2024 NFR and the rollercoaster that it was, and The World Youth Team Roping Championships, which they produce together, and much more.

Be sure to check out my first of many online courses at ⁠charlycrawford.training⁠ under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks, and the first 100 students get a fifty percent discount of $100 on over two hours of instruction, swing break-downs, and drills.

Open Host Dates for Clinics in 2025

March 7-9

March 28-30

May 30- June 1

July 11-13

August 29-31

September 12-14

September 26-28

Inquiry form and details can all be found at ⁠charlycrawford.training/host-a-clinic/

Martha and Sarah Angelone are sisters who made their way from humble beginnings in Virginia to center stage in the sports of breakaway. It was inspiring to hear their stories of waiting tables and working odd jobs just to make enough for entry fees, to now roping and training horses full time and making a living with a rope in their hand! Martha is a World Champion Breakaway roper and multiple-time qualifier to the National Finals of Breakaway, and Sarah is a NFBR qualifier and is known for her talents as a trainer and dominating at the futurity level. This was a fun episode full of laughs and great stories; I can't thank these two enough for coming on and sharing their story.

Be sure to check out my first of many online courses at charlycrawford.training under the courses tab. Enrolling only takes a few clicks, and the first 100 students get a fifty percent discount of $100 on over two hours of instruction, swing break-downs, and drills.

Very Excited to announce my partnership 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. We have some exciting things in store, so be on the lookout for those announcements soon.

Open Host Dates for Clinics in 2025

March 7-9

March 28-30

May 30- June 1

July 11-13

August 29-31

September 12-14

September 26-28

Inquiry form and details can all be found at charlycrawford.training/host-a-clinic/

Marty Becker is a two-time NFR Qualifier in tie-down roping who grew up in the saddle on a ranch just north of the Montana border in Alberta, Canada. He now calls Texas home, where he spends his days training young horses and teaching people how to rope. Marty is a phenomenal team roper, and his understanding of the sport makes him a great coach and mentor. We talk about how he got his start in Pro Rodeo coming from Canada, the dedication that it took, and what it was like being brought along by some of the most iconic names in Canadian Rodeo history. Marty's two kids, Bentley and Tuftin, make a guest appearance to highlight Marty's ability to train and teach the youth and add some perspective there. Thanks for tuning in, God Bless!

The first 100 spots for the special discounted rate of $100 for my online course, The Basics of Roping, are filling up fast, so head over to charlycrawford.training/courses/ and follow the link to enroll today!

Steve Kenyon might be a familiar voice coming over the air, from announcing to keeping everyone up to date with the current events in the rodeo world through Western Sports Round Up on the Cowboy Channel and through his podcast, The Steve Kenyon Show, he is a well-known figure in our industry. I grew up hearing his voice at all the Oregon High School Rodeo events, and our friendship has grown from there. It was an honor to have Steve on and let the viewers and listeners across the country get to know the man behind the mic a little better. Thanks for tuning in, God Bless!

Hurry over to charlycrawford.training/courses, follow the link to enroll in my first online course The Basics of Roping. The first 100 students get it at a special rate of $100. This course is designed for a beginner but has something for every level of roper to sharpen your skills!

Chad Decker is one the founders of the world-famous Hard 8 BBQ in Stephenville, Texas. This family-owned and operated restaurant has been serving the best Texas-style pit BBQ since 2003. They now have 5 locations all across the greater DFW area.

Chad grew up a cowboy in Llano, Texas; he recalls his younger days, spending time around legends of the sport of team roping like Popeye Boultinghouse, Tee Woolman, and Bobby Harris. His more recent business venture has been diving into the rope horse futurity game under the brand Hardway Land and Livestock along with partner Wilkes Barnett and -47 Barret Angus.

We had a great conversation about starting his restaurant and his futurity horse herd and all the ups and downs he's been through to see the success that he has had. Thanks for tuning in God Bless!

I wanted to take the time to express how much I appreciate everyone tuning in this year! 2024 was a year of growth for me with the launch of my website and publishing my first online course and I couldn't have done it without your support! I have some exciting things in the works for 2025, so stay tuned, and God Bless!

Jake Leach is a hunting guide by trade but has had great success in the team roping arena. At the 2024 World Series of Team Roping Finale, he made the short round in almost every roping he entered and brought home a little over $100,000. We talked about what he did to prepare for this year's finals and how his dedication paid off in a big way. For anyone wanting to know the recipe for success, this is the episode for you. Thanks for tuning in, Merry Christmas!

If you're in need of a last-minute gift for that team roper in your life, check out my very first online course at charlycrawford.training. Go to the courses tab and follow the link to sign up for over two hours of instruction designed with a beginner in mind but has something in there for every level roper. The first 100 students get the course for a special discounted rate of 100 dollars, so get it while you can the spots are going fast.

Welcome back to the podcast, the newly crowned World Champion in the breakaway roping, Kelsie Domer. Not only did she take home the gold buckle, but she also won the aggregate at the NFBR and took the win at the inaugural Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway. Between the two events, she won well over $100,00 and only missed one of the twenty head she ran. Kelsie is like family to us, so to get to talk about this historic run makes it that much more special. Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas.

If you want to get in on the special pricing for my first online course, head to ⁠charlycrawford.training⁠ and follow the link under the courses tab. It only takes a few clicks to access over two hours of instruction that is designed with the beginner in mind but is there for any level of roper to sharpen your groundwork skills. Only the first 100 students will get this huge discount of $100, so you better hurry because those spots are filling up fast!

Cody Snow has 8 NFR qualifications on the head side. He won the NFR average in 2019 with Wesley Thorp, placing in six rounds and winning round 7. Cody has ridden some of the nicest head horses in both the rodeo arena and the futurity ranks. I caught up with Cody before the first round of this year's NFR to talk about his season and how he's feeling going into the biggest ten nights of the year.