Cowboys of the Osage: Recent Episodes
Cody Garnett
Interested in the western way of life? Enjoy hearing old cowboy stories? Well sit down with Cody and Jimbo every week to hear them interview the coolest, one-of-a-kind cowboys and cowgirls! New episodes are released every Thursday!
This week, listen to the inspiring story of the White family! Two years ago, Terra, her husband Josh, and their two sons, Lucas and Levi, took off from California on a pioneer-type quest to travel by horseback all the way east to the Atlantic Ocean! What started as a homeschool project with the goal to bond as a family and to make men out of their boys has turned into quite an adventure. They stopped in Pawhuska to rest a bit on their way, so be sure and tune in to hear their story!
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo give us the rundown of this year's BEN JOHNSON DAYS! Including the 70th Annual Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping!
This week, the boys visit with long-time rodeo announcer, Jim Thompson, from South Dakota. Jim announced the very first PRCA circuit finals. Jim has also worked the college national finals, high school state finals, the Indian National finals, and was part of the NFR broadcast team in 1986. Often referred to as the voice of steer roping, listen in as Jim reflects on his brilliant career!
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with 9-time NFR bull rider, Randy Majers. Randy finished runner up to the world title twice, including in 1977 when he participated in the only ride-off in PRCA history to determine a world's championship. You won't want to miss Randy's stories!
This week, the boys visit with singer, musician, band leader, and recent Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, Jake Hooker. Jake will be playing the dance after the WRCA Ranc Rodeo on June 15th of Ben Johnson Days weekend in Pawhuska, Oklahoma! Jake is a great ambassador for old-style country music, rodeo, and the wester way of life we all love! Don't miss this one!
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with Rob Smets, who is possibly the most decorated rodeo clown/bullfighter in the business. He worked the National Finals Rodeo 6 times, the PBR World Finals 8 times, and won the coveted Wrangler Bullfighting Championship a record of 5 times! Do not miss this one!
This week, the boys talk to Gillette, Wyoming legend Glen Barlow. Glen qualified for the National Finals Steer Roping three times. He's also a Snaffle Bit Futurity winner and cutting horse champion. Listen in for some great insights from an impressive, well respected cowboy.
This week, the boys visit with 10-time NFR bull rider, Denny Flynn. He won the National Finals Average 3 times by extremely close margins and finished third in the world 3 times. Denny Flynn is generally regarded as one of the greatest bull riders to ever get on a bull! Don't miss this one!!
This week, the boys visit with acclaimed westernsilversmith, Beau Compton of Tombstone, Arizona. Beau is a member of theprestigious Traditional Cowboy Arts Association. He talks about his famoussilverwork, but also how thankful he is to be raising his family on a ranch andliving the western way of life. We think you’ll enjoy this one!
Listen in this week as Cody and guest-host, Hank Hainzinger, visit with Joe Glazier and Sonya Abercrombie. Joe is a historian on the famous 101 Ranch, and Sonya is the curator of both the 101 Ranch Collection as well as the Marland Mansion. If you love history, especially on the 101 Ranch, you won't want to miss this podcast!
Listen in this week when Cody and Jimbo sit down with Talee Redcorn, one of the local Osages who had a significant part int he movie, "Killers of the Flower Moon". Talee tells some great stories about making the movie and what it was like to attend all the biggest award shows, including the Cannes Film Festival in France, and the Academy Awards! If you're a KOTFM fan, you won't want to miss this one!
Listen in this week when the boys talk to Sharon Camarillo. Sharon is a 4-time NFR barrel racer, a member of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and a Tad Lucas aware recipient. Great stories and insights are what you'll get in this one from one of the most iconic horsewomen of our time.
This week, Cody and Jimbo talk to Butch Morgan. Butch is a former trick rider, NFR steer roper, entrepreneur, Western Horseman Magazine executive, and an all-around great westerner. You won't want to miss this one!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with one of the greatest tie-down ropers, Olin Young. But most people may not know that he also won two world titles in steer roping. A superb all-around athlete, Young approached everything he did with the skill and technique of a craftsman, even when he was building corrals. Most of Young’s competitors believe he would have won several more championships had he traveled more on ProRodeo’s steer roping circuit. Also, in 1971, Young became the first to win four aggregate titles in tie-down roping at the National Finals Rodeo, which has since been matched by Joe Beaver (1996), Roy Cooper (1999) and Fred Whitfield (2002). He was New Mexico’s Athlete of the Year in 1970. He was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Lovington, N.M.New episodes released every Thursday!
Listen in as we visit with father and son duo, Jake and J Paul Williams. Jake was one of the top bull riders in the 1950's, while his son, J Paul, was one of the top steer ropers of the 1990's and 2000's.
This is one of our favorite episodes that we have recorded to date. We recorded this a while back, and since then, Jake has passed on to greener pastures. We are resharing this episode because it is a favorite, and to keep Jake's memory alive.
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with John Miller, World Champion team roper in 1970 and 1971. He is the grandson of Ben Johnson, Sr., and the nephew of Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. John was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009.
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with Pake McEntire: country music singer, steer roper, cattle rancher, and older brother of Reba McEntire. The McEntire's come from a long line of rodeo cowboys! Pake tells us all about his time on the country music trail, the rodeo trail, and many other great stories!!
This week the boys visit with James Coldren, of JC Cow Horn Buckles and master rawhide braider and TCAA Member, Jay Adcock. James uses Watusi horns to make some of the most beautiful and unique buckles in the western industry. He also shares a special story with us of when he cut off his entire left hand in a shop accident. He tells how is wife insisted on retrieving his severed hand, even though he was going to leave it behind while heading to the hospital. Listen in to hear how this amazing story of survival ends!
This week the boys talk to Jay Linderman. Jay was an accomplished steer restler himself, and his dad was 9-time NFR bulldogger, Walt Linderman. He's also a great newhew of all-time rodeo greats and Hall of Famers, Bud and Bill Linderman. There's not a more iconic name in all of rodeo tha Linderman, and Jay tells all the sories and knows all this history of this amazing family. Don't miss this one!
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with master spur maker, Mike Emberson. Mike grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma, where he discovered his passion. Now he makes some of the finest custom spurts in the United States. Listen in as he tells us when he got started, how he makes the spurs, and who helped him along the way. You'll be sure to enjoy this nice man's story.
This week the boys visit with multiple NFSR qualifier and1978 World’s Champion Steer Roper, Kenny Call. Listen as Kenny tells some greatstories about his rodeo days, and how he transitioned in to an acting career.Kenny talks of working on everyone’s favorite western, “Lonesome Dove”, and thegreat advice he got on the set of “Cattle Annie and Little Britches”, from thelegendary Burt Lancaster. You’ll really like this one!
Don’t miss this week’s episode of “The Cowboys of the Osage podcast”,as the boys sit down with 3-time NFR bull rider, Ervin Williams. Ervin tells howhe went from a boy with a dream, practicing on a bucking barrel in his backyardof north Tulsa, to riding bulls at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Herode against some of the best bull riders of all time and got on some of the all-timerankest bulls. He even had us laughing out loud at some of his stories. Ervinrode in arguably the toughest era in bull riding history, and more than heldhis own, finishing as high as third in the world standings in 1989. What anice, humble man, whose story you sure won’t want to miss!
We're very proud of law enforcement here at the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum, and this week Cody and Jimbo visit with retired Chief of the Tulsa Police Department, Chuck Jordan. Listen in as the Chief talks about his 50 years in law enforcement, including his 10 years as Tulsa's head man. He talks about a few of the high profile cases he was involved in over the years, and some of the changes in the department under his tenure. He also talks about some of the early infamous bad guys connected to the Tulsa area from back in the day. Chief Jordan is one of the most highly regarded Police Chiefs in Tulsa history, and a really nice man. We think you'll like this one.
Look who dropped by the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum for a podcast! None other than James Allen. James sits down with Cody and his dad, Rocky, to talk steer roping and rodeo. James was a 9-time National Finals steer roper, and he won the NFSR average, held in Pawhuska, in 1971. He won or placed at every steer roping in the country over a long successful career. He was also quite a hand in the boardroom, serving as PRCA steer roping director for 3 terms. He took steer roping from 10 approved rodeos to a total of 53 by the end of his tenure! He also raised two great ropers in 18-time world champion, Guy Allen, and his brother, multiple-time NFSR qualifier, Gip Allen. Wow! What a steer roping legacy. You'll love this one!
Listen in this week as Cody and Jimbo come to you from the kitchen table of the historic Mullendore mansion, on the famous Cross Bell Ranch. They are joined by present day ranch owner, Laura Teague, and one of the famous cowboys that worked on the ranch back in the day, Mic Foreman. Laura tells us how she came to buy the ranch, what she's doing with it now, and her plans for it in the future. Mic Foreman literally grew up on the famous ranch, and was placed on the payroll at age nine. You truly won't want to miss his stories on the goings-on at the ranch, back in the day, and the cowboys who worked there. The boys also discuss the events leading up to the mysterious and still unsolved murder of EC Mullendore, and what might have happened on that fateful night of September 26th, 1970. Do not miss this episode!
This week Cody and Jimbo sit down with acclaimed author and journalist Kathryn Jones. Born in Hollywood, but raised in Texas near the King Ranch, Kathryn grew up with a love for western movies, and has been on a 20-plus year quest, researching and writing a soon to be released book on Ben Johnson called, "Tall in the Saddle, the Life of Ben Johnson, Hollywood's Real Cowboy". She tells some interesting stories on the life of Ben, some that we hadn't even heard here at the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum. Kathryn interviewed countless friends and celebrity co-stars of Ben's, and went to great lengths to tell his story as accurately as possible. She has written for the Dallas Morning News, Time Magazine, and The New York Times. A very interesting lady and we think you will enjoy this podcast, and we can't wait for the book.
Listen in this week as Cody and Jimbo sit down with veteran roper, Bobby Brock. Bobby started his career as a calf roper, and was one of the toughs to beat at any roping for a number of years. Then, he got the steer roping bug, and in 1999, became the oldest PRCA steer roping rookie of the year ever, at age 49. He would have made numerous NFSRs, but demands at work restricted the number of rodeos he could go to. He later became one of the most dominant senior steer ropers the event has ever known, winning an amazing 10 senior steer roping championships. 73 years young and still roping and cashing checks. Don't miss this one.
This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with legendary bull rider Bill Kornell. In 1963, at age 19, Bill became the youngest bull rider to ever win the world's championship, a record he still holds today. In all, Bill qualified for 7 NFRs and is regarded as one of the very best of his time. He also was one of the early cowboys to get his pilot's license, and tells some great travel stories. Bill Kornell rode in an era with great bull riders, famous clowns, and rank bulls, and he talks about them all! You'll love this one!
Cody and Jimbo traveled to the Prairie Circuit Finals in Duncan, Oklahoma, to visit with one of this year's Living Legends inductees, Ronnie Bowman. Ronnie was a 4-time NFR qualifier in the bull riding, and would have made a lot more had he wanted to travel as much as some of the others. Ronnie tells some great rodeo stories, and about his time traveling with his good friend Freckles Brown. As a testament to the man, Ronnie won the 1970 George Paul "Great Guy" Memorial Award, given by his peers for character in and out of the arena. You'll love our podcast with this nice and humble cowboy.
Cody and Jimbo are in Duncan, Oklahoma to talk with John McBeth, one of this year's Prairie Circuit Living Legends Inductees. John was an 11-time NFR qualifier and was the 1974 World's Champion Saddle Bronc rider. John not only was one of the great bronc riders of his time, but he also put on bronc riding schools and is credited with helping more aspiring riders than you could count, many who turned into world champions. No one has a better name in the rodeo world than John McBeth. Don't miss this one!
Cody and Jimbo are on the rod this week and talking with one of this year's Prairie Circuit Rodeo Living Legends Inductees, Lyle Sankey. Lyle is one of only four men to have ever competed at the NFR in all three rough stock events: bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding. Listen as Lyle discusses his long successful rodeo career, the ups and downs, big wins, and who helped him along the way. You'll enjoy this one!
Great podcast this week as Cody and Jimbo talk with 7-time IPRA World's Champion Calf Roper Walt White. Walt had an amazing career, also winning the ACRA Championship an incredible 10 times! He shares some great stories of his time on the rodeo trail, competing in 48 states and Canada. He also talks about once roping at the American Rodeo for a chance at a million dollars! If you like rodeo stories, don't miss this one!
This week, Cody and Jimbo talk with 4-time NFR Saddle Bronc rider and founder of the famous Maynard Buckles, Ralph Maynard. Ralph shares some great rodeo stories, and talks about how he got started and who helped him along the way. Ralph rode against some of the all-time greats, like Mel Hyland, Shawn Davis, Kenny McLEan, John McBeth, and Larry Mahan, just to name a few. Listen in as Ralph shares some great memories with the Cowboys of the Osage.
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with attorney, team roper, former calf roper, and President of the Okkahoma High School Rodeo Assocation, Jeff Todd. Jeff is also nephew to former steer roper, H.L. Todd, and son-in-law to well-known calf roper back in the day, Henry Hainzinger. Jeff talks about serving as President of the OHSRA and the high school rodeo that is coming up in Pawhuska in early October. Jeff tells some funny stories about his time on the rodeo trail, and shares a very fond memory of when he and a partner won $180,000 at a team roping in Las Vegas! Be sure and listen in.
This week, Cody and Jimbo talk with 5-time NFSR qualifier, Pendleton champion, and NFSR average winner, Neil Worrell. Neil is also the son of 7-time NFR calf roper and 9-time NFSR qualifier, Sonny Worrell, and he is the grandson of 6-time World's Champion Everett Shaw, and the great nephew of 1939 Champion Steer Roper and all-around cowboy, Dick Truitt. Wow! Talk about some rodeo bloodlines. Neil visits with the boys about this great career and that of his father, plus what it was like growing up as the grandson of the great Everett Shaw. We think you'll like this one.
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with 9-time NFR qualifier and 2001 World's Champion Steer Wrestler, Rope Myers. Rope comes from a famous rodeo family, and has some great stories, including the time he won a gold metal at the 2002 Olympics. He also talks about his time hosting the History Channel's "Full Metal Jousting" TV show. Rope is now the Director of Equine Minestries at Sky Ranch, which combines world class instruction, with a goal of developing champions in and out of the arena. You won't want to miss this one!
Listen in this week as Cody and Jimbo talk with Ann Herman. Ann was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and from an early age, had a deep love for horses. She competed at Madison Square Garden as a trick rider and barrel racer, winning the barrel racing there at age 16. She tells some great stories of being around celebrities like Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes and Casey Tibbs. She and her husband Harry then moved to Oklahoma and established a horse breeding and training operation near Skiatook, OK. They were well known all across the US as horse show judges, with her husband being inducted in to the AQHA Hall of Fame. You won't want to miss this sweet lady's podcast.
This week, Cody and Jimbo talk with steer roper, rodeo announcer, and TV personality, Justin McKee. Justin talks candidly about his career, how he got started, and who helped him along the way. Justin is arguably the most recognizable face and voice in the western world today. He tells some great stories as he looks back on his 30-plus year career. You'll really like this one, packed full of stories and lots of laughs.
Great podcast this week with Pawhuska native, Joe Cheshewalla. Joe is a member of the Osage Nation and knows all the Osage history of the area, but was also a tough team roper, roping with and against most of the greats. Joe was fortunate enough to be cast in the upcoming "Killers of the Flower Moon" movie, which was filmed primarily in Pawhuska and the surrounding area. Joe tells some great rodeo stories and talks about what it was like working in the movie with the likes of Lily Gladstone, Robert DiNero, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons, and director Martin Scorsese.
This week, Cody and Jimbo talk with master bit and spur maker, Tracie Morrison from just down the road in Chelsea, OK. Tracie grew up working on ranches and as a welder, and soon used his expertise in these two fields to become one of the premier bit and spur makers int eh country. Tracie has sold his work world-wide. He's and especially talented silver engraver, and it shows in his amazing pieces. Tracie has a great outlook on life and tells some great stories we think you'll enjoy!
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This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with Ralph and Sallye Williams. Ralph is highly regarded as one of the nicest guys to ever go down the road, has 19 IPRA appearances in team roping, 2 National Finals Steer Roping appearances, multiple Indian National Finals Rodeo qualifications, and won the coveted San Angelo steer roping. Wife Sallye was the Indian World Champion Barrel Racer in 2016 and 2000 triple crown winner and IPRA finalist. Listen in as they look back on their great rodeo careers and they're still going strong!
You won't want to mniss this week's podcast, as Cody and Jimbo celebrate their 100th episode of, "Cowboys of the Osage Podcast" with Hall of Fame Cowboys, Bill and Roy Duvall. Roy has 24 NFR appearances and 3 world title, and his brother Bill was one of the greatest horse trainers and hazers in rodeo history. Listen to some great rodeo stories from when the steers were big and tough, but the cowboys were tougher.
Great podcast this week as Cody and Jimbo visit with great steer roper, team roper, and 2-time IPRA champion calf roper, Ken Bailey. Ken tells some great stories of the great ropers he went up against. He also ranks some of the all-time greats that came before him, including his dad Dexter, a 4-time IRA champion calf roper. You won't want to miss Ken Bailey looking back on his great career.New episodes released every Thursday!
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with former saddle bronc rider, bull rider, bull fighter, and barrel man, Melvin Fields. Joining them is bull rider, steer roper, and current rodeo judge, John Dickson. Melvin and John tell some great rodeo stories, including memories of the early Lenapah rodeo, and Melvin's big bull riding win at Salinas, California. They also share some great Buck Rutherford and Dean Oliver stories. Don't miss this one!
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This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with former saddle bronc rider, bull rider, bull fighter, and barrel man, Melvin Fields. Joining them is bull rider, steer roper, and current rodeo judge, John Dickson. Melvin and John tell some great rodeo stories, including memories of the early Lenapah rodeo, and Melvin's big bull riding win at Salinas, California. They also share some great Buck Rutherford and Dean Oliver stories. Don't miss this one!
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This week, Cody and Jimbo talk to Keenan Barnard, the grandson of H. G. Barnard, the co-founder, owner of the historic Chapman Barnard ranch in Osage County. Keenan worked on the ranch as a boy and tells some great stories about everyday life on the ranch, including shipping cattle by rail out of the famous Blackland pens. The ranch was home to many great cowboys, including several worlds champions as well as movie star, Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. A very interesting podcast for sure. New episodes released every Thursday.
This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with former PBR bull contractor and rough stock riding legend, Danny Lemmons. Danny tells about getting his start with the help of the great Buck Rutherford. Danny's got some good stories about riding at the famed Lenapah, OK r rodeo in it's early years. After he retired from competing, Danny owned the great PBR bull, Splat Kat. Listen in as he tells some great inside stories about his time with the PBR.
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Cody and Jimbo talk about all the great events that happened during Ben Johnson Days 2023, plus the winners of the events, top hand awards, and much more!
This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with 16-time NFSR qualifier, JP Wickett. JP also made the NFR in team roping and was Trevor Brazile's partner in what was Trevor's first ever trip to the National Finals. JP has been the PRCA steer roping director for the past 16 years and discusses some of the advances made in steer roping during his tenure and where he sees it headed din the future. Listen in for some great history and stories.
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This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with PRCA gold card member, Johnny Pollock. Johnny talks of his bronc riding days when he was a 14-time Texas Circuit qualifier, and 2-time Texas Circuit Champion. Listen in as he tells of his time breaking horses on the famed Chapman Barnard ranch in Osage County. He also has some funny stories about working with Clint Black on the movie set of, "The Legend of Cadillac Jack".New episodes released every Thursday.
A great podcast this week as Cody and Jimbo visit with legendary rodeo photographer, Ferrell Butler. Listen in as Ferrell tells some great stories about his time photographing some of the all time greats in rodeo history. He was the official NFR photographer from 1967 to 1973, and was in the arena the night that Freckles Brown rode Tornado. You might even hear a Casey Tibbs story or two!New podcasts released EVERY THURSDAY!
Cody and Jimbo sit down at the Ben Johnson Memorial Arena to fill us in on ALL the events going down Father's Day weekend in Pawhuska, during BEN JOHNSON DAYS 2023!!
This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with David Petty and Marshall Perkins, the chairman and co-chairman of the upcoming Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo in Claremore, Oklahoma. Listen in as they talk about the history of the rodeo, what it takes to put an event like this on, and what to expect at this year's rodeo. As always, a lot of laughs and good stories!
This week, Cody and Jimbo sit down with NFR bull dogger, team roper, and 1972 World's Champion Steer Roper, Allen Keller. Joining the podcast is Allen's daugher, Shaleen, who tells a cool story of how she searched for and found her biological father (Allen). Listen in as Allen tells some great rodeo stories, talks about his time in the movies working with the likes of Clint Eastwood and Sam Peckinpah, and also a first hand account of one of the most famous fights in rodeo history. You sure won't want to miss this one!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with PRCA steer wrestler, NFT tie down roper, and 1976 PRCA champion steer roper, Marvin Cantrell. Marvin was also a great horse trainer and trained and rode several AQHA champion calf horses. He also rode several champion cutting horses and was friends with the great Buster Welch. Listen in as Marvin tells some great sotries of his rodeo and horse training days.
What a great podcast this week, as Cody and Jimbo sit down with calf roping legend Glen Franklin. Glen was World's Champion Calf Roper in 1965, '67, and '68. He was 8-tim NFR qualifier, winning the average in 1967. Listen in as he talks about his rodeo days, winning big rodeos, match roping, and scary plane rides. Don't miss this one as they visit with one of the best of all time!
Listen this week as Cody and Jimbo visit with NFR calf roper Clay Tom Cooper. He talks about what it was like growing up as a member of the legendary Cooper family of New Mexico. Lots of stories about his and his brother Roy's days on the rodeo trail. You won't want to miss this one!New episodes released weekly on Thursdays!Like, share, and subscribe if you like our podcasts!#cowboysoftheosagepodcast #benjohnsoncowboymusem #cowboylife
This week Cody and Jimbo sit down with legendary roper Arnold Felts. Arnold was crowned the World's Champion Steer Roper in 1981, and made an amazing 20 trips to the NFSR, and three appearances at the NFR in team roping! He also won the NFST average three times and holds the record for most consecutive go-round wins (6) at a National Finals. Truly, he is one of the great ropers of his time.
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with miss Allie Mae Baker, also known as, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma. Allie is from right here in Osage County. Barnsdall, to be exact. Listen in as she tells us how she got her start and how she ended up Miss Rodeo Oklahoma!
This week, Cody and Jimbo visit with 1970 and 1975 NFSR Champion Steer Roper, Dewey Lee David. Dewey Lee talks about what it was like growing up as a boy in Wyoming and his early roping days. He aslo has some special stories about the help he got from the great Everett Shaw. If you like to hear the old stories from that era of steer roping, be sure to catch this one!
Cody and Hank sit down and visit with Osage County cowboy, Terry Postrach. Terry was the IPRA World's Champion calf roper in 1985, 1990, and then again in 1991.
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with NFR veteran bullfighter and barrel man, Gary Parli. Gary worked the rodeo circuit an amazing 38 straight years! If you like old rodeo stories, especially about rodeo clowns, rank bulls, and the cowboys that tried to ride them, you won't want to miss this one!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with PRCA steer wrestler, NFR tie down roper, and 1976 PRCA champion steer roper, Marvin Cantrell. Marvin was also a great horse trainer who trained and rode several AQHA champion calf horses. he also rode several champion cutting horses, and was friends with the great Buster Welch. Listen in as Marvin tells some great stories of his rodeo and horse training days.
Cody and Jimbo sit down with Osage County's own cowgirl, Becca Gagan. 2016 Women's Professional Rodeo Association Rookie of the Year Header, Women's Ranch Rodeo World Champion, and Art of the Cowgirl Ranch Rodeo champion.
We had such a great time with Rodney the first time around, we thought we'd have him back again! This time, Rodney talks about the notorious Dalton Gang!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with Travis Graves, 14-time National Finalist and NFR Average winner in 2017. Travis is truly of the great healers of our time, proven with his career winnings approaching 2.5 million dollars.
One of the most accomplished bulldoggers of his generation, Byron Walker is part of a rare two-world championship household. He won his steer wrestling gold buckle in 1981 and his wife, Mary, was the barrel racing world champion in 2012.
Don Huddleston - Episode #76
Don Huddleston’s name rings across the steer wrestling world as one of the greats. The Talihina, Oklahoma cowboy was an eight time NFR qualifier. “I’ve had some good guys beat me at bull dogging, and I’ve beat some good ones,” Don says of his 37-year career. “It was a lot of fun either way.”
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with Bobby Goodspeed, 12-time NFR qualifier and National Finals Average winner. Bobby also was a competitor at the first ever National Finals in 1959. You won't want to miss this one! New episodes released on Thursdays!
Wilson Capron, a member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, grew up in far West Texas with a family background in ranching. In 1996, he began to apprentice under bit and spur maker Greg Darnall. Wilson's unique designs also stem from the influence of his father. Today, Wilson lives in Christoval, Texas, with his wife Katy, and their daughters Macy and Emmy, where his interest in horsemanship and roping continue to contribute to his art as a bit and spur maker.
CHIP MERRITT - Episode #73
Chip Merritt is from one of Wyoming's most famous cowboy families. He is the grandson of World's Champion Steer Roper King Merritt. Chip grew up helping his dad, Hyde Merritt, produce the King Merritt Memorial Steer Roping, and the National Finals Steer Roping, when it was held in Laramie, Wyoming, from 1973 to 1983.
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Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with the one and only, Bobby Harris. Bobby always knew he was going to be a World Champion Roper. He started by becoming the youngest Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Steer Roping Rookie of the Year in 1978 at the age of 15. His first professional title would come four years later when he won the Mountain States Circuit Champion Team Roper. He would repeat that title four times in his career. (prorodeohalloffame.com) New Episodes released on Thursdays.
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with Troy Tillard.
Troy, who comes from a long line of great cowboys, has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo many times, has had multiple PRCA Horse of the Year awards, and too many accomplishments to name.
Episode #70
Cody and Jimbo sit down with the 2022 World Champion Steer Roper, J Tom Fisher. Fresh off his win, J Tom tells all about how he got started roping, what it was like to win his first World title, and everything in between!
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Ahead of her first run at this year's National Finals Rodeo, Cody and Jimbo sit down for a visit with the THIRD RANKED BARREL RACER IN THE WORLD, Wenda Johnson! Before you watch her first run TONIGHT, Dec. 1st, live on the Cowboy Channel, be sure to listen to this podcast, where she takes us behind the scenes to find out what it's like preparing for the NFR, and what it took to get her there!
COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
Episode #69
PABLO LOZANO - Born in Buenos Aires, Lozano’s family tradition tied him into the cattle heritage of Argentina. Started studying rawhide braiding at the age of 15 with his mentor, the late Don Luis Alberto Flores. In 2004, Lozano was invited to participate in a rawhide braiding seminar sponsored by the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His work is on display there and at the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum.
DOMINGO HERNANDEZ - From Cuban refugee, to a U.S. Secret Service Agent, to translator, you won't believe the interesting life Domingo has lived!
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Bob Scott
Episode #68
Bob Scott is one of the most interesting folks we've talked to so far! From making saddles for the likes of Elvis and Merle Haggard, to dealing baccarat at Ceasar's Palace, to piloting the likes of the Grateful Dead, Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby, to also being an accomplished Steer and Team Roper, you won't want to miss Bob's stories!
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Cowboys of the Osage Podcast
Cody Garnett
Episode #67
It's about time we learn a little more about our co-host, Cody Garnett. Jimbo and guest-host Charlie Kaupke find out how and where Cody got his start in life, in rodeo, and in business.
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GUY & GIP ALLEN
Episode #66
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with none other than the Allen brothers. Gip, a multiple time National Finals Steer Roping qualifier, and Guy, 18-time World Champion Steer Roper, tell what it was like growing up learning from the greats, how they got their start in rodeo, and so much more!
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ACE BERRY
Episode #66
Cody and Jimbo visit with Ace Berry in this podcast! Here's a little bit about Ace: Just 15 years, 11 months old when he qualified for the National Finals Rodeo the first time in 1962 – the second-youngest competitor in NFR history – Ace Berry remained a fixture there into the mid-1970s, competing at both ends of the arena. The Oakdale, Calif., cowboy qualified for the NFR in team roping 14 consecutive years (1962-75), with 10 different partners, and earned a spot in the NFR bareback riding competition six times (1967, 1969-73). Berry and Phil Lyne are the only men to win NFR average titles in a roughstock event and a timed event in the same year. Berry won the 1972 NFR team roping title with John Miller and the bareback riding with what was then a rodeo-record 685 points, the same year that Lyne won the average in bull riding and tie-down roping. Berry also won NFR average titles in team roping in 1967 and in bareback riding in 1971. (https://www.prorodeohalloffame.com/inductees/notableslifetime-achievement/ace-berry/)
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Cody and Jimbo sit down with 9 time NFR calf roper Mike Mclaughlin, who also won the aggregate title at the NFR twice. The son of world champion Don Mclaughlin tells all about his early days growing up on the rodeo circuit along side his dad, and what it took to make it to the National Finals Rodeo!
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Allen Keller - This cowboy made the National finals in Bulldogging, in Team Roping, and was the 1972 World Champion Steer Roper. In addition, he lived one of the most interesting and colorful lives you've ever heard of! Be sure not to miss this one!
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Matt Austin
Episode #62
Matt Austin's 2005 accomplishments are not only amazing, but unprecedented. On his way to his first world title, he has changed bull riding in the PRCA, rewriting the history books and dominating the field. He won the PRCA world championship after earning $320,766. He won the Wrangler NFR average title.
He broke Ty Murray’s 12-year-old record for earnings in a single season. (Murray rode in three events, Austin in one.)
He won the year-end and average titles on the Xtreme Bulls Tour. His total earnings for that tour came to $119,584. He shattered Terry Don West’s PRCA record for single-season earnings with $228,386. He won the Championship Bull Riding tour and average titles. His total earnings for that tour came to $85,359. He won the College National Finals Rodeo title. He won the Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo title. He won the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Rodeo. He won the Days of ’47 Rodeo title in Salt Lake City. He won Xtreme Bulls Tour stops in Birmingham, Nashville and Oklahoma City.
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with one of the greatest!
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Charlie Throckmorton
Episode #61
Charlie Throckmorton, world class rodeo announcer, was part of the announcing team for the 1991 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and has announced rodeos and bull riding in over 40 states. He has called the action at the National Finals Steer Roping (1990 and 2001-2005) as well as the Dodge National Circuit Finals in 1992.
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Ora Taton
Episode #60
Ora Taton has been involved in rodeo all his life. He was born in Oklahoma where his mom and dad were living, and his dad Ralph and Uncle Walt were rodeoing. Soon the family moved north and settled on a ranch in South Dakota where Ora’s earliest memories of rodeo really begin.
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with Ora about his beginnings in rodeo, his recent win at the Daddy of 'Em All, Cheyenne, and much more!
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A former agriculture education instructor, Grover stepped out of the classroom and into a full-time career as an announcer. Now he strives to be the best in the business. A good announcer is a critical part of a successful event, and a good announcer is there for the producer, the committee and the fans, not for themselves.
Grover has worked rodeos throughout the country for a variety of producers and committees. He started his announcing career at 19, working amateur and junior rodeos. Since then, he has worked his way up the ranks to the professional associations.
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Episode #58 - Gail Woerner
Gail Woerner was raised on a ranch in northeastern Colorado and worked cattle and broke horses with her grandfather. She moved to Texas in 1956, presently residing on Lake Travis, outside Austin.
She is Chairman of the Oral History Program for the Rodeo Historical Society and interviews cowboys & cowgirls about their lives in rodeo and interviews inductees at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
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The Bionic Bullrider earned his nickname after a near fatal injury in a rodeo arena led to an extensive chest surgery to reattach his sternum. Barry Brown would go on to become the first recipient of the Comeback Cowboy of the Year award from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1971 and a National Finals Rodeo qualifier in 1974.
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Episode #57 - Super Looper ROY COOPER
Ever wonder where Roy Cooper got his nickname "Super Looper"? Cody and Jimbo sit down with one of the greatest ropers of all time, and 8-time World Champion, Roy Cooper! Listen in to hear what he has to say about winning, rodeo, family, being on the road, and so much more!
Cody and Jimbo sit down and tell us about all of the different events that will be going on this year during BEN JOHNSON DAYS, held Father's Day weekend in Pawhuska! Listen in so you know about all of the events you won't want to miss!
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with World Champion cowboy John McBeth. A five-event cowboy in his youth, Kansan John McBeth eventually focused on saddle bronc riding and became one of the dominant riders of his generation, qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo 11 times, including 10 years in succession (1965-74, 1978). New episodes released every Thursday!
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with life-long Osage County resident, Milton Labadie. Milton's knowledge on all things Pawhuska is amazing. Listen in and I guarantee you will learn something you didn't know
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Episode #53 - Frank Braden
Cody and Jimbo sit down in the home of Dewey, OK resident, Frank Braden. Frank was a 3-time national steer roping finalist and later became the patriarch of an amazing roping family! Listen in to hear all of Frank's great stories!
Jim Olson (historian, published author, auctioneer and former professional rodeo cowboy), manages the day-to-day operations at the Trading Post. He has seen a little bit of everything over the years and not much gets by him!
His wife, Bobbi Jeen Olson, is a professional actress, model and stunt double who has appeared in many Western-themed projects and is a recognizable face of the Western Fashion industry. She maintains a strong passion for promoting the Western Way of Life.
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Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with Leman Wall, the association manager for the WRCA (Working Ranch Cowboys Association). Pawhuska will be host to a sanctioned WRCA Ranch Rodeo during BEN JOHNSON DAYS, held Father's Day weekend, where the winning team will be qualified for the world championships.
Cody and Jimbo are on the road again, this time in Barnsdall, America! Listen in as they visit with Barnsdall's mayor, Johnny Kelley, to hear all about the town that was once named "Bigheart".
Cody and Jimbo sit down with "Buffalo Dale" Lewis, published author and columnist. Dale has published a book titled "Footprints in the Dew", which focuses primarily on Chub Anderson, who some believed was the murderer of Osage County rancher EC Mullendore. Dale recounts personal stories of his time spent with Chub over the years. You'll have to read the book to decide if you think Chub is innocent or guilty! Don't miss this interesting podcast!
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Cody and Jimbo sit down with 4-time National Champion cattle dog trainer, Steve Knipmeyer. Steve, who is from down the road in Bartlesville, shares what it is like training cattle dogs, and what it's like taking them on the road to competitions. Cody also tells us a few stories about his "best dog", Maynard. You won't want to miss this one!
PART TWO (If you haven't seen part one yet, stop now and watch it! There's so much from Rodney you won't want to miss!)
Cody and Jimbo visit with local musician, Rodney Lay. Rodney has been in the music business for years, writing songs for the likes of Hank Thompson and Waylon Jennings. Rodney's band, Rodney Lay and the Wild West, also backed Freddy Fender from 1975 to 1976. Rodney also spent many years on the road as Roy Clark's band leader. He has many great stories to tell! So many that this is part one of Rodney's podcast. Be sure to watch part two, debuting next Thursday, right here on the Cowboys of the Osage Podcast, with Cody and Jimbo!
Cody and Jimbo visit with local musician, Rodney Lay. Rodney has been in the music business for years, writing songs for the likes of Hank Thompson and Waylon Jennings. Rodney's band, Rodney Lay and the Wild West, also backed Freddy Fender from 1975 to 1976. Rodney also spent many years on the road as Roy Clark's band leader. He has many great stories to tell! So many that this is part one of Rodney's podcast. Be sure to watch part two, debuting next Thursday, right here on the Cowboys of the Osage Podcast, with Cody and Jimbo!
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Season 2, Episode #1 - William "Humpty" Whayne
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with with local Tulsa cowboy, William "Humpty" Whayne. Humpty tells us about what it was like to win JB Mauney's reality show that gave him a shot to rope for the 2.1 million dollar prize at the American Rodeo!
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Listen in as Jimbo and Cody visit with one of our favorite people, Lori (Primrose) Shoulders. Lori is a native of Tucumcari, N.M. and grew up rodeoing where she was crowned the National High School Rodeo Assc. All-Around Cowgirl and has held five additional National High School rodeo titles. Through her high school and college career, Shoulders won 29 saddles and two horse trailers with her performances in the arena. Later in life, Lori married Marvin Paul Shoulders, son of legendary cowboy Jim Shoulders.
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Cody and Jimbo visit with Tommy and Kenli Marvin, who are some of the best cutting horse trainers in the country, and they're from right here in Osage County! Barnsdall, OK to be exact!
COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST Episode #26 - Charla Hartness Allen - 2 time IPRA Barrel Racing World Champion Cody and Jimbo sit down with Charla Hartness Allen as she tells stories of growing up in Osage County, and what it took for her and her horse Pedro to win the World Championship - not once, but twice! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the Cowboys of the Osage YouTube channel to listen to ALL the episodes! New episodes released every Thursday!
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COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST Episode #26 - Harvey Payne - Director of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and Osage County historian. Cody and Jimbo sit down with Osage County's own Harvey Payne. Harvey was the director of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, he is a world-class wildlife photographer, and accomplished author. Harvey tells stories of what life was like for the cowboys on the Chapman-Barnard Ranch, what it was like to grow up on a ranch in Osage County, and many more fascinating stories and information about Osage County, Oklahoma. Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel!
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COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE Episode #25 - Cindy Mitchum Azbill - Daughter of actor John Mitchum and niece to actor Robert Mitchum. Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel, so you don't miss the new episodes!!
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Cody and Jimbo sit down to visit with Mark J Freeman IV. Mark comes from a long line of ranchers, making him the fourth generation of Osage County cattleman. Mark also qualified for the National Finals steer roping. He now works for the largest livestock auction in the United States; marketing well over one million head of cattle annually.
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Cody and Jimbo sit down at the home of Marvin Paul Shoulders, to talk about being a 4 time NFR qualifier in the bull riding, what is was like growing up the son of world famous cowboy Jim Shoulders, and tells of some great stories on the rodeo trail! Be sure to catch our NEW EPISODES every Thursday!!
Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with Pake McEntire: country music singer, steer roper, cattle rancher, and older brother of Reba McEntire. The McEntire's come from a long line of rodeo cowboys! Pake tells us all about his time on the country music trail, the rodeo trail, and many other great stories!!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with Osage County cowboy Tyler Mayse, PRCA Rookie of the Year, and National Finals Steer Roping qualifier.
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Listen in as Tommy Wayman, one of the world's 10-goal polo players, tells us what it was like growing up in Osage County to go on to be one of the top Polo players in the world! He won six U.S. Open Polo Championships, a Gold Cup, two World Cups, two Butler Handicap, and three Pacific Coast Open titles. He played on the U.S.A. team against Argentina in the Cup of the Americas and won two Coronation Cups against Great Britain. His team also played in the Camacho Cup against Mexico twice, winning once. New episodes released weekly on Thursdays! Check out the Cowboys of the Osage Podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMLiATfkTmerQaY44jPJ0w
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #19 - BECKY DICKSON - First woman to host a network sport show on TV: Wild World of Sports, on ABC. She even covered the Olympic games, and hosted the Dallas Cowboy's "Jerry Jones Show". She is the daughter of 6-time NFSR qualifier, Harry Lynn. Harry won the first go-round, at the first ever Steer Roping National Finals.
Rod is a Pawhuska cowboy who has qualified for the National Finals Steer Roping 15 times!! Rod has won many rodeos in his long, successful career, including Cheyenne's "The Daddy of 'Em All". New episodes of Cowboys of the Osage Podcast are released every Thursday, here on the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum's Facebook page, as well as on our YouTube channel!!
Cody and Jimbo sit down and visit with none other than Cody's dad, Rocky Garnett. Rocky shares stories of his time growing up in New Mexico, hitting the road on the rodeo trail, what it's like to win The Daddy of 'Em All, and much more!
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #21 - JIMMY SMITH - Owner of Smith Brothers Roping Supplies, and legendary roping producer. New episodes released EVERY THURSDAY!!
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Listen in as Cody and Jimbo visit with John Miller, World Champion team roper in 1970 and 1971. He is the grandson of Ben Johnson, Sr., and the nephew of Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr.
John was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009.
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast - BARRY CORBIN Episode #12 (Special early release) Cody and Jimbo sit down with actor Barry Corbin, known for his role as Roscoe in "Lonesome Dove", "Northern Exposure", and as the stagecoach driver in the movie "Conagher". Be sure to like and subscribe to the COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE on YouTube! New episodes released every Thursday!
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #14 - Bud Gould Arena director for the International Roundup Club’s Cavalcade, the world’s largest amateur rodeo, held in Pawhuska, OK every July!
Listen in to find out what is going on during BEN JOHNSON DAYS, June 16th - 20th, in Pawhuska, OK!
Listen in as Reride Smith talks about how he got into the business of putting animals on the big screen, being jerked off horses for stunts, and what it's like being the animal wrangler on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with Charlie Elliott, son of Wild Bill Elliott. Charlie tells us all about his Osage County dad who was named the Calf Roping Champion of the Army during World War II. Listen in the to neat story and see what they presented Bill with as his "trophy" for winning. New episodes released every Thursday! Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with Special Ranger for the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Bart Perrier. Bart and his family have been keeping Osage County safe since the 1800's when Bart's great-great-great grandfather, Peter Perrier, was the first ever Chief Judge of the Osage Tribal Court. Bart was also the last investigator to cover the Mullendore murder case. Listen in as this is one of the most interesting podcasts to date!
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Doug Clark, a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for nearly four decades, received the Ben Johnson Memorial Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame in OKC in 2019. He’s a fourth-generation PRCA member and a quiet gentleman who is one of the most respected rope horse trainers in the business. Doug has shown many horses to AQHA championships and has qualified for the National Steer Roping Finals and won the All-Around Championship at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Doug has served on the Rodeo Historical Society board of directors. His wife, Linda, is a former barrel racer and daughter Darcy competes in barrel racing, breakaway calf roping and team roping. New podcast episodes released EVERY THURSDAY! Share, like, and subscribe to help keep the podcasts going!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with Pawhuska's own, Luke Christenson. Luke is an award winning singer/songwriter, a great-grandson of world champion steer roper Ben Johnson, Sr., a great-nephew to academy award winning actor and team roping world champion, Ben "Son" Johnson, and a cowboy himself! Listen in as Luke tells us a little bit about where he came from, what he's working on now, and what his plans are for the future. He also sings a few of his tunes for us too!
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Cody and Jimbo have a real treat for you this week! They sit down with Osage County's own, Elizabeth Chambers, to hear what it's like to run for and hold the office of the Oklahoma State 4-H President. Elizabeth grew up on an Osage County ranch, where she is among a long line of cattle producers, and she's quite the hand on a horse!
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Episode #37 - Barry Corbin
While Barry Corbin was in town shooting the movie, "Killers of the Flower Moon", he stopped by the Constantine Theater in downtown Pawhuska, OK, for a showing of the movie, "Conagher". Barry starred in the movie, which was released in 1991. Barry stuck around after the movie to answer questions from the audience. Our very own "Cowboy of the Osage", Cody Garnett, had the honor of asking the questions. Listen in to hear a first hand account of what it was like to shoot the movie "Conagher" and star along side the likes of Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross.
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Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #36 - Billy and Darcy Good Cody and Jimbo sit down with Billy and Darcy Good, who both come from multi-generational rodeo families. They also fill us in on what it's like traveling on the Professional Rodeo circuit as husband and wife.
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Cody and Jimbo visit with daughter of the one and only, Ike Rude. An active rodeo and matched-roping contestant for 60 full years, Ike Rude was born in 1894 at Mangum, Texas (Two years later, Rude became an Oklahoman when Greer County was transferred to Oklahoma Territory). He entered his first rodeo in 1910 and performed for the last time at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in 1971 at age 77. In his youth, Ike Rude cowboyed on the Matador and JA ranches in West Texas. In 1922 he made the first of 26 appearances at New York’s Madison Square Garden. An inveterate steer and calf roper, Rude won hundreds of contests, including many matched competitions against the best in the sport. A Along the way he captured three world steer-roping titles and won his last steer-roping championship at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1956 at age 62.” Rude won the “World’s Champion Cowboy” title at the 1931 Pendleton Roundup and captured three championship steer-roping titles over his career. (https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/rodeo-hall-of-fame/5078/) NEW EPISODES RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY!
Listen in as Cavalcade Queen director Eusty Barbee tells us all about the queen's competition at the 75th International Round Up Club's Cavalcade Rodeo - the larges amateur rodeo in the country
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #15 - Cavalcade Chairman Jeff Bute
Listen in as the chairman of the International Round Up Club's Cavalcade, Mr. Jeff Bute, tells us what to expect from the 75th annual Cavalcade Rodeo!! The Cavalcade rodeo is the World's Largest Amateur Rodeo, held every July in Pawhuska, OK!!
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #9 - Hank Hainzinger
Listen in as we chat with Hank Hainzinger, notable and quotable life-long Osage County cowboy. New episodes released every Thursday! Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to Cowboys of the Osage on YouTube!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with none other than the winningest horse jockey in history, G.R. Carter. G.R is a Native American of Osage heritage who grew up in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Known for his highly competitive nature, as a teen he was a State Champion Gymnast, and during his senior year at Pawhuska High School, Carter won the Class A State Wrestling Championship. It was his drive to compete in rodeo events that led him as a 14 year old kid to start galloping a few racehorses for a local trainer to earn entry fee money. By the time he was a senior, he was riding races at Eureka Downs and Blue Ribbon Downs almost every weekend. (https://okqha.org/portfolio-item/g-r-carter-jr/) New episodes released EVERY THURSDAY! Subscribe and like COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE so you don't miss anything!
Cowboys of the Osage Podcast - JOHN PAYNE aka The One Arm Bandit - Episode #33 Boy have we got a good one for ya this week! Cody and Jimbo sit down with the one and only, One Arm Bandit, of Shidler, Oklahoma. John tells about what it was like growing up on his family's ranch with his brothers, how he got his start in the specialty act business with Clem McSpadden, the time he performed for the king of Oman, and so much more! You won't want to miss this podcast! New episodes released every Thursday!
Cody and Jimbo sit down with 2021 National Finalist steer roper, Mike Chase. Mike is just days away from roping in this year's national finals, and his horse, Shooter, was just voted #2 Steer Roping Horse of the year. Listen in as he tells what it took to get him to the finals not only this year, but also the other 6 times he qualified!
Career earnings: $424,548 2020
world standings place: 23rd
2020 earnings: $14,842
NFSR qualifications: 6 (2003, 2011-15)
NCFSR qualifications: 2 (2012-13)
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Cody and Jimbo sit down with one of the greatest tie-down ropers, Olin Young. But most people may not know that he also won two world titles in steer roping. A superb all-around athlete, Young approached everything he did with the skill and technique of a craftsman, even when he was building corrals. Most of Young’s competitors believe he would have won several more championships had he traveled more on ProRodeo’s steer roping circuit. Also, in 1971, Young became the first to win four aggregate titles in tie-down roping at the National Finals Rodeo, which has since been matched by Joe Beaver (1996), Roy Cooper (1999) and Fred Whitfield (2002). He was New Mexico’s Athlete of the Year in 1970. He was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Lovington, N.M. New episodes released every Thursday!
Shawn Williams is our highly trained fashion reporter, as well as the official poet of the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum! Listen in as Cody and Jimbo find out how Shawn got his start reporting on cowboy fashion, where he comes from, what he's seen, and where he's goin'!
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Jay Adcock tells us about how he got his start braiding rawhide, and the process behind it all! New episodes released EVERY THURSDAY!! Be sure to like and subscribe to Cowboys of the Osage Podcast on YouTube!
Listen in to hear this father and son talk about their days on the rodeo trail! New episodes released every Thursday! Be sure to subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell to be notified every time there's a new episode!
Listen in as we chat with professional barrel racer Wenda Johnson, about everything from racing ponies, to what motivates her to rodeo, to running barrels bareback, she talks about it all! Be sure to subscribe to the COWBOY OF THE OSAGE channel! New episodes released on Thursdays.
Listen in as Cody and Jim Bo visit with Justin Patterson, the 1982 Indian World Champion Team Roper. Justin also tells about competing in the youth bronc riding in Cheyenne at the Daddy of 'Em All, and he also tells a little bit about being cast in the upcoming blockbuster "Killers of the Flower Moon".
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Listen in as we visit with Lynn Star, 4-time world champion, and undisputed women’s steer roping champion. Still to this day, Lynn is still the only woman to qualify for the INFR in team roping! She's also a hall-of-fame basketball player, and just all-around one of the best gals we know!
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Sit down with Cody and Jimbo to visit with one of the co-founders of the Women's Ranch Rodeo Association, Billie Franks! Billie tells us how the WRRA got it's start, as well as a few other good stories worth hearing!! New episodes of Cowboys of the Osage Podcast released every Thursday!
Joe Snively, one of the last surviving contestants of the first National Finals rodeo, recounts what is was like growing up with a World Champion father. He also shares with us some fascinating stories about the early days of rodeo.
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Cowboys of the Osage Podcast Episode #1 - John D Israel legendary bit and spur maker. Listen as John Israel explains how he got started and what led to him being one of the top bit and spur makers in the country. New episodes released weekly on Thursdays! Come see John’s display at The Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum located in Pawhuska, Oklahoma!