NFR Extra

By Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

What's NFR Extra about?

NFR Extra is a limited-run weekly podcast that focuses on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and features personal conversations with champions and icons that embody the rodeo and Western lifestyle. Hosted by Andy Seiler, Steve Goedert and Brilynn Bentley, NFR Extra delivers in-depth conversations with Wrangler NFR contestants, as well as additional special guests.

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NFR Extra episodes:

05.17.2024
#169 Television Host Janie Johnson
Mrs. Janie Johnson was on the opposite side of the mic this time and was still just a joy! She shared her history and her family's history in the Western industry but dove deeper into her film industry background...
05.10.2024
#168 3X PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O'Connell
Life doesn't always go as planned, but you make the best of it, and that is exactly what Tim O'Connell is doing! Tim talks us through the full story of his injury that will take him out for the rest...
05.07.2024
#167 3X NFR Qualifier Lefty Holman
You can certainly hear the laid back but energetic attitude of this cowboy. Lefty shares a whole lot about his life on the road, his life back home with family, and what it is like to be in Las Vegas....
04.19.2024
#166 Frontier Rodeo Company Heath Stewart
It is all things business with the Frontier Rodeo Company. Heath Stewart talks about the company's background, how he started in the business, and how they have progressed to 9X Stock Contractor of the Year. Even with many accolades, the...
04.12.2024
#165 4X NFR Qualifier Josh Frost
Not only is Josh Frost a 4X NFR Qualifier but he has also won four straight Linderman awards! He talks through his story of how competing in every event as a kid has brought him to those accomplishments while working...
04.05.2024
#164 PRCA CEO Tom Glause
Tom Glause has served as the CEO of the PRCA since Oct. 8, 2021. During his career, his commitment to the sport of rodeo has been unwavering. He is a current PRCA Gold Card Member and was previously a PRCA...
03.27.2024
#163 NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer
It’s time to fire up the NFR Extra Podcast for 2024. Our first guest is NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer. Allen has been involved in the NFR for more than 20 years and has even more experience in equine events....
12.04.2023
#162 Vegas NFR Icon - Cody Ohl
Ohl put his stamp on ProRodeo in 1994 by winning Rookie of the Year and earning his first trip to the NFR. It would take Ohl a few years to win his first gold buckle. He edged out Fred Whitfield...
12.04.2023
#161 Vegas NFR Icon - Billy Etbauer
One of the most popular cowboys of his generation, Etbauer won five saddle bronc world titles (1992, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2004) and garners respect for both his go-for-broke style and his humility during his career that covered parts of...
11.30.2023
#160 Singer/Songwriter Ian Munsick
Ian Munsick is taking the music industry by storm as he paints his portrait of the American West. Ian shares how important it is to him to show the authentic side of Western culture through his music. He explains how...
11.07.2023
#159 President of Hooey Brands Joey Austin
Hooey Brands started in 2009 as just two different hat designs, Joey Austin dives into how and why the brand started. He shares unique stories about how it has grown into its current company and what is most important to...
10.31.2023
#158 Singer/Songwriter Kylie Frey
A country music singer, a songwriter, an anthem singer, a barrel racer, a flag girl but ultimately a cowgirl. Kylie Frey has worked hard to do it all and has made a name for herself in the most authentic way....
10.20.2023
#157 CEO - Plaza Hotel & Casino Jonathan Jossel
There is a lot of history in Las Vegas and particularly in Downtown Las Vegas. CEO Jonathan Jossel was able to give us an inside look plus more. He shares about how he personally got to Las Vegas from Europe,...
10.18.2023
#156 Steer Wrestler Dalton Massey
A cowboy and a carpenter, Dalton Massey keep himself busy all year long. Dalton shares a bit about his history, how he got into rodeo and doesn't shy away from talking about traveling amongst the rest of the steer wrestlers....
10.06.2023
#155 Steve Decker with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
We dove into something customary in the Western Lifestyle but it is such a large operation that not everyone fully understands. Steve Decker with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation explains who and what the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is but...
09.29.2023
#154 Saddle Bronc Rider Dawson Hay
Rodeo and hockey are pretty big in the Hay Family. Dawson talks about growing up in Canada, playing hockey, and watching his father become a well-known professional saddle bronc rider. He shares stories about how attending rodeos with his father...
09.22.2023
#153 Singer & Songwriter Jenna Paulette
Jenna Paulette is a cowgirl at heart. She tells us all about growing up in Lewisville, Texas and how she spent lots of time in Thackerville, Oklahoma helping with the family ranch. She talks about how she found her voice...
08.11.2023
#152 The Roundtable
The Roundtable features Jess Pope, Caleb Smidt, Zeke Thurston and Tyler Waguespack. These four champions talk about how they got started in rodeo, what motivates them now, the toll rodeo takes on their bodies and what else keeps them busy throughout...
08.07.2023
#151 Miss Rodeo America 2023 Kennadee Riggs
What a joy Miss Rodeo America Kennadee Riggs is! Kennadee shares many stories from what it was like growing up with 5 siblings, serving a mission in Brazil, her experience taking on the Miss Rodeo America Pagent, and what it...
07.28.2023
#150 7X PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright
The accolades for this world champion cowboy continue. Stetson Wright explains why he is more dedicated than ever, how his mindset on winning has changed and what keeps him going. He also opens up and shares fun stories about his...
07.20.2023
#149 4X PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt
Caleb Smidt opened up and had a candid conversation. He talked a lot about his star horse Pockets and walked through their career together. Then he shared stories about the family and what is to come in the future for...
07.13.2023
#148 3X World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston
You are going to hear a little bit of everything from Zeke Thurston. He talks about Canadian food, living in both Texas and Canada, rodeo travel, cattle business, the new baby on the way, Vegas, and of course the Wrangler...
07.06.2023
#147 2X PRCA World Champion Team Ropers Kaleb Driggers & Junior Nogueira
This is a powerful duo and talking to them together you see how much knowledge is between the two ropers. Kaleb and Junior share a lot about the individual nuances that make this team sport work. But they share about...
06.29.2023
#146 3X PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack
Tyler Waguespack is a strong athlete with 3 world titles in steer wrestling but there is definitely a business side to this cowboy. Tyler shares all about the business, the dynamics, the camaraderie amongst the steer wrestlers, and ultimately what...
06.23.2023
#145 2022 PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Jess Pope
Weddings, Missouri, Elfs, and a whole lot more conversation with this first-time world champion bareback rider! Jess Pope also shares about the start of his passion for rodeo and how that has developed into him becoming the champion rider that...
06.16.2023
#144 4X WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel
Back with her 4th WPRCA world title, Hailey Kinsel walks through the challenges she experienced at this last NFR and what little moments made this one unique. She talks about the championship mentality she has built over the years. And...
05.12.2023
#143 4X NFR Qualifier/ NFR Broadcaster Butch Knowles
Butch Knowles is quite familiar with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in more ways than most. Listen to his stories from qualifying for the NFR in Bronc riding to becoming an NFR broadcaster to being inducted into the Pro Rodeo...
05.05.2023
#142 3X NFR Qualifier Ky Hamilton
Growing up in Australia, Ky Hamilton's story is unique compared to most. He began rodeoing in Australia and then made a move to America to start his ProRodeo journey. He talks about his big wins, qualifying for the NFR, and...
04.28.2023
#141 NFR Qualifier Riley Web
Riley Webb is an experienced roper even at the age of 19. Listen to him tell his story about growing up around rodeo, competing at the junior level, qualifying for the NFR, and winning the Resistol Rookie of the Year...
04.21.2023
#140 5X PRCA Steer Wrestling Champion Luke Branquinho
Inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame this year, Luke Branquinho is a cowboy dedicated to Western life. Listen to him share stories about his rodeo career, what he is up to today, and what will keep him busy...
04.21.2023
#139 NFR Qualifier Bayleigh Choate
The 2022 rodeo season was quite the year for Bayleigh Choate. Listen to her tell her story about how she become Resistol Rookie of the Year and an NFR Qualifier during a year she didn't anticipate to rodeo full-time.
04.07.2023
#138 2022 PRCA Clown / Barrelman Of The Year - John Harrison
John Harrison is quite the character! He shares all sorts of stories about his time traveling around the country with his family. He also explains his childhood and how he got into the business of entertaining on this episode of...
03.31.2023
#137 4X NFR Qualifier R.C. Landingham
R.C. Landingham has embodied the cowboy spirit even if he doesn't look like the traditional bareback rider. He talks about becoming a million-dollar cowboy but also gets a little deeper into his life story from being a young cowboy to...
12.03.2022
#136 Vegas NFR Icon - Ty Murray
Murray’s childhood goal was to become the best cowboy ever and to be the first to beat the record of six world all-around titles set by Larry Mahan and matched by Tom Ferguson. He tells us all about his journey...
12.02.2022
#135 Vegas NFR Icon - Charmayne James
Charmayne James had a very historic career. She is a well-known world champion and now will be known as a Vegas NFR Icon. She reshares some of the most iconic stories from her rodeo days and just how important her...
12.01.2022
#134 Vegas NFR Icon - Trevor Brazile
Trevor Brazile is simply one of the greatest cowboys in ProRodeo history and now he will be known as a Vegas NFR Icon. He gets to talk about the drive that got him to 26 world championships, how his brand...
12.01.2022
#133 The Lead Up
Andy, Brilynn, and Steve take a different approach to this podcast and bring you an NFR preview. They look over all 7 events, talk about contestant stats, and ultimately give their predictions as to what will happen during the 2022...
11.18.2022
#132 Nascar Driver & Co-Owner of City Lights Shine Brendan Gaughan
Brendan Gaughan shares a little bit about everything! Being born and raised in Las Vegas, Brendan talks about his childhood and how he got into sports, racing, and becoming a Nascar Driver. He shares about the hotel-casino business and how...
11.10.2022
#131 Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Shane Minor
Award-Winning singer and songwriter Shane Minor shares the inspiration behind Cowboy Revival and what it means to country music. He gives us a little insight as to who will be performing this year, what it is like to be a...
11.04.2022
#130 Steer Wrestler Tristan Martin
Tristan Martin shares an exciting story of how his baby was born the day after the 2021 Wrangler NFR. He also talks about how his big family and the camaraderie of the steer wrestlers shaped his rodeo season. Lastly, Martin...
10.27.2022
#129 10x PRCA Bullfighter of the Year - Dusty Tuckness
This man is a legend inside and outside of the arena. Dusty Tuckness explains how his strong faith and determination have gotten him through this comeback journey after his injury at the 2021 Wrangler NFR.
10.21.2022
#128 CEO of Calgary Stampede Joel Cowley
Joel Cowley, the CEO of Calgary Stampede, gives a recap of what their 10 day event up in Canada looked like over the last three years. He also discusses the similarities and differences between the Calgary Stampede and Houston Rodeo...
10.14.2022
#127 Chief Marketing Officer at JC Hospitality - Chad Brown
Chad Brown explains how the remodel of Hard Rock Las Vegas turned into the brand of Virgin Hotel Las Vegas today. Chad gives an inside look of what can be expected at the property this Decmeber. He also shares about...
10.07.2022
#126 4X Barrel Racing Champion Sherry Cervi
Sherry Cervi shares about her many different connections to the western, livestock and agricultural world. She also talks about being a member of the Teton Ridge Team and what exciting things are to come from it.
09.30.2022
#125 2X NFR Bareback Average Winner Jess Pope
Jess Pope is well on his way to his third straight NFR. He shares how this rodeo season has gone for him and what it was like winning a rodeo like Rodeo Houston.
09.23.2022
#124 American Actor and Singer Drake Milligan
American actor and singer Drake Milligan tells his story of where his dreams started and where those dreams have gotten him to today. He shares how Elvis Presley has impacted his life, gives an inside peak prior to finishing third...
09.01.2022
#123 3x World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack
Tyler won his third gold buckle at this last NFR and it is one he is most proud of. He explains why, shares his backstory of becoming a rodeo athlete, talks about the team he runs with and so much...
08.29.2022
#122 3x World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt
His third world title in the ropes, Caleb Smidt sits down to talk about what it took to sharpen the skills of a multiple time champion while also buiding a family through the years.
08.18.2022
#121 5x World Champion Stetson Wright
With one saddle bronc, one bull riding and three all-around titles under his belt, Stetson Wright is focused on becoming legendary. Stetson shares the back stories that have gotten him to this point in his career and where he plans...
08.11.2022
#120 World Champion Team Roper Junior Nogueira
Junior Nogueira shares his back story about where his passion for roping came from growing up in a small town in Brazil. He gives insight on how he end up competing in the US and what it has taken to...

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NFR Extra episodes:

#169 Television Host Janie Johnson

#168 3X PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O'Connell

#167 3X NFR Qualifier Lefty Holman

#166 Frontier Rodeo Company Heath Stewart

#165 4X NFR Qualifier Josh Frost

#164 PRCA CEO Tom Glause

#163 NFR General Manager Allen Rheinheimer

#162 Vegas NFR Icon - Cody Ohl

#161 Vegas NFR Icon - Billy Etbauer

#160 Singer/Songwriter Ian Munsick

#159 President of Hooey Brands Joey Austin

#158 Singer/Songwriter Kylie Frey

#157 CEO - Plaza Hotel & Casino Jonathan Jossel

#156 Steer Wrestler Dalton Massey

#155 Steve Decker with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

#154 Saddle Bronc Rider Dawson Hay

#153 Singer & Songwriter Jenna Paulette

#152 The Roundtable

#151 Miss Rodeo America 2023 Kennadee Riggs

#150 7X PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright

#149 4X PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt

#148 3X World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston

#147 2X PRCA World Champion Team Ropers Kaleb Driggers & Junior Nogueira

#146 3X PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack

#145 2022 PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Jess Pope

#144 4X WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel

#143 4X NFR Qualifier/ NFR Broadcaster Butch Knowles

#142 3X NFR Qualifier Ky Hamilton

#141 NFR Qualifier Riley Web

#140 5X PRCA Steer Wrestling Champion Luke Branquinho

#139 NFR Qualifier Bayleigh Choate

#138 2022 PRCA Clown / Barrelman Of The Year - John Harrison

#137 4X NFR Qualifier R.C. Landingham

#136 Vegas NFR Icon - Ty Murray

#135 Vegas NFR Icon - Charmayne James

#134 Vegas NFR Icon - Trevor Brazile

#133 The Lead Up

#132 Nascar Driver & Co-Owner of City Lights Shine Brendan Gaughan

#131 Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Shane Minor

#130 Steer Wrestler Tristan Martin

#129 10x PRCA Bullfighter of the Year - Dusty Tuckness

#128 CEO of Calgary Stampede Joel Cowley

#127 Chief Marketing Officer at JC Hospitality - Chad Brown

#126 4X Barrel Racing Champion Sherry Cervi

#125 2X NFR Bareback Average Winner Jess Pope

#124 American Actor and Singer Drake Milligan

#123 3x World Champion Steer Wrestler Tyler Waguespack

#122 3x World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt

#121 5x World Champion Stetson Wright

#120 World Champion Team Roper Junior Nogueira