In The Latch

Matt and Adam sat down with barrel racer Cori Lupo for an interview. Cori is a native of Florida now living in North Carolina. She has been involved in equine sports for over 20 years and is a multiple time SEBRA finalist. She talks about her background, barrel racing, horse training, and how to be successful in the Western world.

Matt and Adam record at the JRSRA Finals. The two discuss the JRSRA Finals and the Broken Pipe Finals from last weekend. Adam talks about coming back from the China Virus. Also, Matt talks about his final time in the arena as a bull fighter, Crocs, deer hunting, and OnlyFans. 

Matt and Adam talk about some of the up and coming stars of the sport of rodeo, discuss differences for competitors today, and how to perpetuate the sport. They also discuss intermission ideas such as baby dedications and MMA fights.

Matt and Adam discuss the importance of music at a rodeo, barrel racing in the Bible, and upcoming dates and shows. Adam clears up confusion over "JR" and Matt tells of upcoming adventures with a prior guest.

Matt and I sit down and talk bullfighting with two full fighters on the opposite ends of their career. Lee Ferree has been a highly sought after bullfighter on the East Coast for over a decade and is retiring at the end of the 2021 season. Quin Moran is a young up and comer in the world of professional bullfighting who is already making a name for himself. Plus, we have a special announcement from Matt Benfield.

Matt and Adam sit down with professional horse trainer Justin Hatfield of Casper, Wyoming. Justin has worked alongside well known horse trainer Ken McNabb for over a decade and is the owner of His Reigns. Justin talks about how he worked his way into the equine industry, his experiences roping at the Cowtown Coliseum, general horsemanship and principles of personal and professional success. Also, near the end, he tells one of the most cowboy stories you've ever heard. He is the real deal. This interview will entertain and enlighten. Matt and I are sure there is something for everyone in this interview.

Matt and Adam sit down to discuss ranch rodeo. Ranch rodeos are growing in popularity all over the southeast and even nationwide. If you are interested in getting a taste of what working cowboys do, you need to check out a ranch rodeo. Matt and Adam discuss everything that makes ranch rodeos so great.

In episode two, Matt and Adam discuss the role and inner workings of rodeo announcing and what fans need to know to enjoy the show more and what producers need to know to get the most from any announcer they hire. And Jamie Parrish and Wesley Johnson.

Welcome to the In The Latch podcast with rodeo announcers Adam Lee and Matt Benfield! In this episode we discuss how we got into rodeo and what led us to announcing. We also talk about our plans for the podcast and future episodes. Thank you for taking a listen!