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Tough Draw Talks

Tough Draw
We are HUGE fans of the sport of rodeo and love everything about this culture and community, and with this podcast, we hope to give y’all an all access pass to some of the cowboys and cowgirls both inside and outside the dirt that make up this community. Appreciate you being along for the ride!
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Episodes

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 65 Courtney Morehead ('25 R)

On Episode 65; we’re sitting down with someone who’s not only helping shape the future of rodeo but is also a key force behind one of the most innovative platforms in the sport. Today, we’re joined by Courtney Morehead of Rodeo Now , and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on her journey, the app, and the future of rodeo community building. We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our pre...

May 05, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 64 Doug Champion ('25 R)

On Episode 64 we sit down with Doug Champion, the founder of Champion Living Fitness, a fitness coach and performance expert who has made it his mission to help rodeo athletes reach their highest potential. He’s also the host of the Champion Living Podcast, where he shares insights into training, mindset, and living a better, healthier life—especially in the Western and rodeo world. We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for the ride! We are excited to ...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 63 Austin Dillon ('25 R)

With Episode 63 we are picking up the pace with a legendary NASCAR Driver and Carolina Cowboys' GM, Austin Dillon! With a Daytona 500 Championship highlighting an incredible career on the track, Austin is taking his success and making a major impact in the world of professional bull riding as well! We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 62 Jacob Carige ('25)

Episode 62 brings us a cowboy from Down Unda' - Jacob Carige! He's a professional bull rider in his second season in the PRCA and he's off to a great start! Even before stepping onto US Soil at 17, he had already made a name for himself in his homeland with many accolades before making his way to the states to turn pro! We dive in about his story, the history of some Australian Greats and much more! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as o...

Feb 26, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 61 Ethan Skogquist ('25)

Episode 61 brings us cowboy from The Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Minnesotan, Ethan Skogquist! With a young pro career that's been interrupted by unfortunate injuries, this cowboy keeps everything in perspective and brings an amazing amount of thought and wisdom to the sport of bull riding! Living by a mantra of, "There's no room for fear when your mind's full of faith," we can't wait for you to hear this one! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this y...

Feb 07, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 60 Chase Dougherty ('25)

Episode 60 brings us the kickoff to 2025! With a New Year will come many new podcasts, starting off with Decatur's own, Chase Dougherty! Chase has been with Tough Draw Sports now for a couple years and since his last podcast has made a big change going back to rodeo in 2024! After a successful season and his new journey, we wanted to make sure we sat down with him to get the scoop! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting spon...

Jan 19, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 59 Trey Holston ('24)

Episode 59 brings us one of our favorite return guests, Trey Holston! He is a 2X NFR Qualifier and was crowned the CINCH World’s Toughest Bull Riding Tour champion amongst other accolades this season before a setback during the summer run altered his plans. He has been keeping sharp and pouring into the next generation of rodeo athletes in his off time and we are thankful he made some time to sit down with us again! We are so excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor...

Aug 30, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 58 Dr Skip Ross (CFD 24)

Episode 58 brings us someone that Brad was introduced to a few years ago now and he truly thinks the world of him. It was actually 3 years ago this month we put him in the hot seat in this very same room at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum for the LANE documentary, and he’s here again with us today, Dr. Skip Ross. He’s well known around CFD as the arena doctor and well loved by the rodeo athletes he cares for. Between the rodeo, his private practice, and his partnership with OCR, the m...

Jul 20, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 57 Leighton Berry ('24 PRHoF)

Episode 57 is LIVE for your listening! Weatherford, TX cowboy, Leighton Berry joined us in Colorado Spings for a special episode! The 3X NFR Qualifier in bareback riding talked everything from his journey over his first 6 years in the PRCA to his sponsorship with AgTruckTraders, who was a feature sponsor for this podcast. We also discussed his newly minted invite to The HONDO Rodeo as well as the history around the hall of fame inductees and Lane Frost! Appreciate ya bein’ along for the ride! We...

Jul 18, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 56 Jase Stout ('24)

Our second Team Cavender's Saddle Bronc Rider has achieved high accolades at the high school level and was well on his way to a solid start at the pro level before facing the most serious injury of his career to date. He has been rehabbing and working with the legendary Dale Brisby and we are pumped to have him on! We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in weste...

Jun 11, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 55 Cooper Lane ('24)

Today we have a FIRST on the podcast…We’re sitting down with our very first saddle bronc rider; Team Cavender’s member, Cooper Lane. Cooper just turned 18 and is still wrapping up HS activities but has been rodeoing already and we’re looking forward to this! We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s no...

Jun 07, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 54 Ethan Winckler ('24)

We sat down with the Winnie, TX Cowboy, Ethan Winckler. Ethan just turned 18 in March and has already found some success at the PRCA level and has been a member of Team Cavender’s since early in High School. He partnered with us at Tough Draw Sports when he was 17 and his career is on a fast track as he enters the PBR Teams Draft later this month. We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavend...

May 13, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 53 John Crimber ('24)

We sat down with the young phenom who has truly taken the PBR by storm…he is on a mission for a world title and just this past weekend won the Velocity Tour finals in Corpus Christi. He’s a return guest to the podcast; John Crimber. We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this i...

May 07, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 52 Dusty Tuckness (CFD '23)

We are excited to have today’s guest on, the Wyoming Cowboy, Dusty Tuckness. Dusty is an absolute legend in the sport of bull fighting and is one of the most trusted guys going up and down the road today. When people see his name at a rodeo, they feel a lot more confident about going home safely! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Fr...

Jul 29, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 51 Cody Webster (CFD '23)

I’m really excited about this guest. He’s been someone that always has been great to us and willing to be a part of a number of things we’ve been doing and finally have coordinated getting him on. 10X NFR and PBR World Finals bullfighter from OK, Cody Webster! Appreciate ya bein' along for the ride. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Frost Brand! - Make sure and use our cod...

Jul 28, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 50 Tristen Hutchings (CFD '23)

Next up is an Idaho cowboy that has achieved major success at the college level as well as last year in front of the yellow bucking chutes. He is coming off a hectic and crazy schedule this summer and we’re excited he’s making time to stop by; Tristen Hutchings. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Frost Brand! - Make sure and use our code; TDT15 to save on merch that celebra...

Jul 27, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 49 Briggs Madsen (CFD '23)

With today's episode, we are keeping it in the family and sitting down with another Madsen brother, this one from the Oklahoma Freedom. Briggs Madsen. - Briggs has an inspiring story of perseverance and we are so honored for him to set down and share that with us. Buckle up for an inspiring one! - Appreciate ya bein' along for the ride! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Fr...

Jul 25, 202343 min

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 48 Kade Madsen (CFD '23)

Next up, we’ve got a young cowboy with an old soul who is a heck of an all around cowboy, Kade Madsen. Kade has already proven that he is a force to be reckoned with and has his sites set on the biggest records the sport has to offer. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Frost Brand! - Make sure and use our code; TDT15 to save on merch that celebrates the greatest legacy our ...

Jul 24, 202329 min

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 47 Clayton Sellars (CFD '23)

Up first is the Florida cowboy and Tough Draw Sports athlete, Clayton Sellars. Clayton is a 3x NFR Qualifier and we know he’s hitting it hard in the PRCA to make his way back to those yellow bucking chutes again in December after some setbacks over the last year! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Frost Brand! - Make sure and use our code; TDT15 to save on merch that celebr...

Jul 24, 202350 min

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 46 Trey Holston (Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame '23)

Our second guest here at the Hall of Fame is another Kansas cowboy, Lane Frost Brand Athlete and repeat customer, Trey Holston. Since the last time we sat down with Trey he has won a round at the NFR and also has maintained top 10 positioning throughout the year in the PRCA. He is looking forward to this year's NFR Open here in Colorado Springs, as well. Trey and I also have a big announcement on this episode! You won't wanna miss it! We are coming to you from the hallowed ground of the Pro Rode...

Jul 17, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 45 Colton Byram (Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame '23)

Our guest on today's episode is a Kansas Cowboy that has had a great start to the year taking home the crown at this year’s Bull in the Ballpark and is hitting the trail hard during this summer run! He has a winner's mentality and already has been through a lot in his young career and currently is sitting in the top 30 in the world, Colton Byram. We are coming to you from the hallowed ground of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame; right next door to PRCA Headquarters...we greatly appreciate their hospita...

Jul 13, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 44 Coleman Proctor (Durant Pro Rodeo '23)

In episode 44, We have our first team roper guest on deck, Coleman Proctor. He is a 7x NFR qualifier, podcast host of The Toter Tales, and late college bloomer getting his degree at the young age of 37. - This is definitely the most I’ve gotten to laugh during a podcast and hope y’all enjoy! Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo! We greatly appreciate Choctaw's hospitality in providing us an amazing location to record these epis...

Jun 07, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 43 Tilden Hooper (Durant Pro Rodeo '23)

In episode 43, we have the distinct pleasure of welcoming our first Bareback rider, Tilden Hooper on the podcast! Tilden is a 9x NFR qualifier, a choctaw athlete, and with 3 kiddos under 3, he’s got plenty to keep him busy while he’s taking some time off this year with an injury! Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo! We greatly appreciate Choctaw's hospitality in providing us an amazing location to record these episodes! Also, ...

Jun 06, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 42 Lane Johnson (Durant Pro Rodeo '23)

In episode 42, we have the unique opportunity to sit down with an athlete that doesn’t call the dirt his arena, but is no stranger to hard work and what it takes to be great on and off the field…OU Legend, Multi time pro bowler and All pro; Super Bowl Champion Right Tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles; Lane Johnson. Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo! We greatly appreciate Choctaw's hospitality in providing us an amazing loca...

Jun 05, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 41 Dekevis Jordan (Durant Pro Rodeo '23)

Our next guest is one you’ll want in the dirt with you if you’re getting on the back of any bull. He is a fan of the podcast and the feeling is mutual as we’ve gotten to meet and visit with him here at the Durant Pro Rodeo. This 24 year old Oklahoma native has been bullfighting for 7 years. He’s a world champion and has his feet in the dirt in the PRCA, PBR, and UBF; Dekevis Jordan. Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo! We grea...

Jun 04, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 40 Tucker Lane (Durant Pro Rodeo '23)

Our first roll of the dice gets us a heck of a bullfighter from Oak Grove, Missouri. He is a Lane Frost Brand athlete that competes in BFO, UBF, and does a great job in cowboy protection at both PRCA and PBR events; none other than the man in red, white and blue; Tucker Lane. Today we are coming to you from Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma at the Durant Pro Rodeo! We greatly appreciate Choctaw's hospitality in providing us an amazing location to record these episodes! Also, we c...

Jun 02, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 39 Dalton Kasel (PBR World Finals '23)

We have had several repeat customers of the podcast this week during the World Finals, but I’m extremely excited to have this West Texas cowboy joining us again. - He was the 2019 Rookie of the Year in the PBR and is currently in the race for this year’s world title! - He was victorious in 4 UTB events this year alone and is definitely one of my favorite guys goin up and down the road today, Dalton Kasel. This afternoon we are coming to you from Fort Worth, TX down in the historic stockyards at ...

May 21, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 38 Mason Taylor (PBR World Finals '23)

Today we are back for a second go with none other than Maypearl, TX’s own Mason Taylor. Mason had his UTB season cut short this year due to an injury but is lookin forward to gettin fired back up in the Teams series. He’s here at the world finals in another capacity and is showing that even injury can’t keep him away from the sport he loves. This afternoon we are coming to you from Fort Worth, TX down in the historic stockyards at The Brand Room, where if you’re looking for an authentic western ...

May 20, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 37 Kyler Oliver (PBR World Finals '23)

My guest today is a cowboy from Roy, UT currently sitting in the top 25 in the world in the PBR standings. Last year he finished in the Top 10 and has continued to battle through some significant injuries in his young career. I have gotten the chance to know him and his story throughout this week; none other than the Kansas City Outlaws own; Kyler Oliver This afternoon we are coming to you from Fort Worth, TX down in the historic stockyards at The Brand Room, where if you’re looking for an authe...

May 19, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Tough Draw Talks - Ep 36 Blake Sharp (PBR World Finals '23)

My guest today is a repeat customer and a good friend to us here at Tough Draw. - Since we first visited with him on Episode 8; he has advanced his program in such a tremendous fashion that it secured him PBR Stock Contractor of the year at this past weekend’s World finals! Not only is his bull, Legend sitting in the top 5 currently, but he also has a total of 15 bulls total here at the PBR World Finals! - I’m talking about none other than the big man himself, Blake Sharp! This afternoon we are ...

May 17, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 36
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