The Chute Bosses

Wayne Brooks takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Brooks talks about a day in his life as an announcer at the National Finals Rodeo and why he decided to take that path in his PRORODEO career. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Dustin Boquet replacing Creek Young in the NFR bull riding field and the passing of legendary stock contractor Donnie Hutsell. We will also go back to 1998 for the Historic NFR Moment of the Week when Eric Swenson rode ProRodeo Hall of Fame bareback horse Copenhagen Commotion for 86 points.  

Tim Keener, Las Vegas Events President, takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Keener talks about the economic impact the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge has on the City of Las Vegas and what fans can expect at the 2024 NFR. In the short round, Tanner and Alex discuss the winner of this year’s Donita Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award and the newly formed Playoff Series for steer ropers this upcoming season. We will also go back to 1995 for the Historic NFR Moment of the Week with four-time PRCA World Champion Ote Berry. 

Resistol Rookie Cooper James and four-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Lefty Holman take center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guests. The duo talks about their preparation for Las Vegas and what it will take to walk out of the Thomas & Mack Center with a gold buckle this December. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss this year’s qualifiers for the Wrangler NFR and how to race for the Top 15 shook out at the end of the PRORODEO regular season. We will also go back to 2015 for the Historic NFR Moment of the Week with Jacobs Crawley. 

In this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses the guys break down Jess Pope’s run of success to wrap up the regular season and what it will take for him to win another gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the record-breaking performances at the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup and the contract personnel for the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Plus, Alex Dodd and Taylor Brown join the show to talk about their experience in Sioux Falls, S.D. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight is on rodeo clown and bullfighter Rick Young. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” two-time PRORODEO Announcer of the Year Garrett Yerigan.

Five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Emily Beisel takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Beisel talks about how she got her start in barrel racing and what it will take to win her first gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tracy and Alex discuss the impact the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup will have on the Top 15 and the race for a world championship. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” bareback rider Bradlee Miller as he looks to qualify for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge.

10-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Dakota Eldridge takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Eldridge talks about the changes in PRORODEO over the years and what it would mean to him to win the gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the new “Review System” that will be implemented at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight is on Christensen Brothers’ saddle bronc horse War Paint, a three-time bucking horse of the year selection. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” two-time NFR saddle bronc rider Ben Andersen.

Nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Coleman Proctor takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Proctor talks about winning the Cinch Playoffs at the Puyallup Rodeo with partner Logan Medlin and the race for the all-around gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the how the first leg of the Cinch Playoffs shook up the Top 15 in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight is on 2015 inductee Mark Garrett and his 1996 world championship. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” the No. 5 ranked tie-down roper in the world John Douch.

The No. 1 ranked Resistol Rookie bareback rider Weston Timberman takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Timberman talks about his upbringing in the sport and how he’s found instant success in one of rodeo’s toughest events. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the latest episode of The Highwaymen, following the journey of Ben Andersen and Layton Green at the PRCA Xtreme Broncs Finals. Our Historic NFR Moment of the Week goes back to 1987 when the legendary Lane Frost won his first and only world title. We will also have “Eight Questions With…”  bareback rider Lane McGehee. 

The No. 2 ranked bull rider in the world Hayes Weight takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Weight talks about his success during the 2024 season and what it will take for him to capture his first gold buckle this December. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Wyatt Casper’s dominance at the Xtreme Broncs Finals and Kassandra Shoemaker’s emergence in the steer roping. Our Historic NFR Moment of the Week goes back to 1982 when Charlie Sampson captured his world championship. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” eight-time NFR bareback rider Tanner Aus. 

Four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jesse Brown takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. The Oregon cowboy talks about his path from the Washington State University football field to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas for the NFR. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the race for the Top 15 with the regular season winding down and the dates for the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight is on 1984 world champion heeler Mike Beers. We will also have “Eight Questions With…” National Finals Rodeo bull rider JR Stratford.