Western Sports Round-Up
WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
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Episode 114 • Air Date: Jun 12, 2026June 12, 2026
WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 113 • Air Date: Jun 11, 2026June 11, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 112 • Air Date: Jun 10, 2026June 10, 2026Shad Mayfield is getting close. The multi-time world champion joins Western Sports Round-Up to talk through his recovery, his training, and exactly what the timeline looks like before he's back in the arena. Meanwhile, bull rider Grady Young had one of the most impressive weekends anyone's had...
Episode 111 • Air Date: Jun 09, 2026June 9, 2026Cord McCoy joins WSR to talk about Pegasus, the award-winning bull who recently passed away and left a mark on everyone who saw him compete. It's a conversation about legacy, loss, and what made that bull truly special. Then, Gavin Knutson shares the story behind his donation to a young girl...
Episode 110 • Air Date: Jun 08, 2026June 8, 2026The PBR is grieving the loss of one of its most beloved bulls and in the same week, launching a new bonus program with $850,000 on the line. Tonight we cover both. Plus, Golden Tempo just won the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby champion is two-thirds of the way to the Triple Crown.
Episode 109 • Air Date: Jun 05, 2026June 5, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 108 • Air Date: Jun 04, 2026June 4, 2026Tonight on WSR, we get an injury update on Rocker Steiner and Wacey Schalla and speak to Schalla himself as he looks to recover from a broken femur at the Music City Rodeo. PBR Teams No.1 overall pick and Resistol Rookie contender Hayden Welsh joins the show to talk about the special honor. We...
Episode 107 • Air Date: Jun 03, 2026June 3, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation’s biggest events.
Episode 106 • Air Date: Jun 02, 2026June 2, 2026The Resistol Rookie bull riding leader joins the show after another impressive weekend performance, and we check in on an impressive rookie class of Bull Riders. Full Heritage Place Futurity & Derby breakdown — including another memorable Derby finish. Ponoka Stampede president Bruce Harbin speaks...
Episode 105 • Air Date: Jun 01, 2026June 1, 2026Rick Foster from Justin Sports Med joined WSR to talk about the recent injuries to Bull Rider Wacey Schalla and Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner. Foster breaks down what the injuries are and when Steiner and Schalla could be expected to return to the arena.
Episode 104 • Air Date: May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Rocker Steiner is heading into surgery — and the reigning world champion is expected to be sidelined for three months. Tonight, we have the details on his recovery timeline. Plus, a new million-dollar bonus program just entered the rodeo conversation, and we're breaking it all down.
Episode 103 • Air Date: May 28, 2026May 28, 2026Three PBR World Championships. Now a place in the Heroes & Legends Class. Tonight, we break down Silvano Alves' induction and everyone being honored in the 2026 class — plus Music City Rodeo is live in Nashville, and we have boots on the ground.
Episode 102 • Air Date: May 27, 2026May 27, 2026Hayle Gibson-Stillwell is the American Rodeo Champion, and she joins the show to break down the run that got her there. Plus, a brand new Xtreme event is coming to Montana, and we have the details.
Episode 101 • Air Date: May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Jade Corkill just won the American Rodeo, tonight he joins Western Sports Round-Up to break down the run that sealed it. We have our weekly Resistol Rookie Standings update: Where does the race stand? Spence Kidney (Heritage Place) previews this weekend's quarter horse race on Cowboy Channel, and...
Episode 100 • Air Date: May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Tonight on WSR, we recap the champions from The American Rodeo, including the 3 qualifiers who split the $2 million prize. We will speak with breakaway roper Rickie Fanning. We will also bring you the champions from the 80th edition of the Will Rogers Stampede from Claremore, Oklahoma. Finally, we...
Episode 99 • Air Date: May 22, 2026May 22, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 98 • Air Date: May 21, 2026May 21, 2026Two PWR Champions walk into the studio — Kenna Francis and Whitney Desalvo join us fresh off their titles. Plus, we go inside the American Rodeo with the man in charge of its livestock.
Episode 97 • Air Date: May 20, 2026May 20, 2026Rylee George just won the PWR Breakaway Championship, tonight she joins the show. Eldon Flinn on Bucking Bull of the Year — Ransom's incredible 2026 campaign. Breakdown of the new PRCA Team Roping pairs & tandems.
Episode 96 • Air Date: May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, WPRA president Heidi Uecker-Schmidt discusses the National Finals Breakaway Roping's relocation from Las Vegas to Fort Worth. Also we chat with Resistol Rookie tie-down roper Colton Suther. Bull riding twins Mady and Dayna Eilert join the show after their 1-2...
Episode 95 • Air Date: May 18, 2026May 18, 2026It's official, John Crimber is the PBR World Champion. Tonight we break down the clutch finish that sealed one of the most memorable title runs in recent memory. PWR Season Finale at Cowtown Coliseum — Commissioner Linsay Rosser-Sumpter reflects on another landmark year in women's rodeo. Steve...
Episode 94 • Air Date: May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Country music legend Trace Adkins sits down to talk about one of rodeo's most unique events, and Kennzie Nixon is one win away from a PWR Championship. PRCA Rodeo updates from Redding, CA & Killeen, TX.
Episode 93 • Air Date: May 14, 2026May 14, 2026The WPRA just made a major announcement: the Breakaway Roping Finals has a brand new name and a brand new home. We have everything you need to know. Matt West previews PBR World Finals Week 2. Rodeo highlights from Redding, CA & Vernon, TX
Episode 92 • Air Date: May 13, 2026May 13, 2026Jeremy Maisonneuve just captured the PBR Canada title — tonight he tells us what it took to get there and what it means for his career. In This Episode: Jeremy Maisonneuve on winning the PBR Canada Championship. Chris Rankin & Clint Atkins preview PBR World Finals Week 2. Founders Kim & Jeff...
Episode 91 • Air Date: May 12, 2026May 12, 2026On this episode of Western Sports Round-Up: Hudson Bolton on going 4-for-4 at PBR World Finals opening weekend, PWR Commissioner Linsay Rosser-Sumpter previews the Cowtown kickoff. Also Cheyanne McCartney talks about her wins at the Gold Buckle Futurities & Rodeo Corpus Christi, and a check in on...
Episode 90 • Air Date: May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Tonight on WSR, Kentucky Derby winning trainer Cherie DeVaux joins the show. DeVaux made history as the first female trainer to win the historic race. Also on the show tonight, the PBR Unleash the Beast World Finals kicked off this past weekend in Fort Worth, Texas. Rodeo Corpus Christi has crowned...
Episode 89 • Air Date: May 08, 2026May 8, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 88 • Air Date: May 07, 2026May 7, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, PBR’s Clint Rankin & Clint Atking talk about the PBR World Finals in Cowtown Coliseum this week. VP of the Board of Governors, Justin McPherson, joins the show to talk about the World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale celebrating its 75th anniversary. Also,...
Episode 87 • Air Date: May 06, 2026May 6, 2026The PBR World Finals begin this week in Fort Worth, and we break down the race for Bull of the Year. We also recap action from the Rodeo Corpus Christi, highlighting top performances after slack and Performance One. The Professional Bull Riders community is rallying behind former bullfighter Ted...
Episode 86 • Air Date: May 05, 2026May 5, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 85 • Air Date: May 04, 2026May 4, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we cover major rodeo storylines from Oklahoma to Texas. The final American Rodeo West Regional is complete, and Hadley Thompson joins the show to talk about qualifying for Arlington, Texas. Wyatt Lavergne, champion of the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo, joins us to...
Episode 84 • Air Date: May 01, 2026May 1, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we cover major headlines from Las Vegas to Texas. Bob Tallman, 12-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, joins the show after being named a 2026 National Finals Rodeo Icon. Bret Franks joins us to talk about a viral ride from his college team and the momentum it’s...
Episode 83 • Air Date: Apr 30, 2026April 30, 2026Tonight, we break down slack results from the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo and get an update from Steve Kenyon in Uvalde, Texas on the Cactus Jack Xtreme Bulls. Craig Thompson and Todd Bergen of Theorem Ranch join the show to talk about their veterans cutting clinic and its impact. Women’s bronc rider...
Episode 82 • Air Date: Apr 29, 2026April 29, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we cover major headlines across the rodeo world. The 2026 National Finals Rodeo Icons are officially announced as we look ahead to this year’s NFR. Ken Stonecipher joins the show to preview the upcoming Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo. We also break down some of the...
Episode 81 • Air Date: Apr 28, 2026April 28, 2026Chet Herren joins the show after winning the first-ever National Circuit Steer Roping Finals in Torrington, Wyoming, breaking down the historic event and his championship run. We also recap rodeo action from Thermal, California, highlighting the top performances from the weekend. It’s Resistol...
Episode 80 • Air Date: Apr 27, 2026April 27, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, PRCA CEO Tom Glause discusses the move to Cheyenne. We also recap rodeo action from Clovis, California & Lufkin, Texas. And new No. 1 PRCA Bull Rider Tristen Hutchings joins the show to talk his new spot at the top of the standings after his victory at the George...
Episode 79 • Air Date: Apr 24, 2026April 24, 2026On this episode of Western Sports Round-Up, Coleman Proctor joins the show to talk about his big showing at The American Regionals in Oklahoma City. We also head over to Clovis for highlights of the first performance at the Clovis Rodeo! All that and more on this episode of Western Sports Round-Up.
Episode 78 • Air Date: Apr 23, 2026April 23, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 77 • Air Date: Apr 22, 2026April 22, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we break down top performances from Oklahoma City to the Texas Swing. Timber Allenbrand joins the show after qualifying at the American Rodeo Central Qualifier. We recap the conclusion of the Texas Swing and highlight the highest earners across major PRCA rodeos....
Episode 76 • Air Date: Apr 21, 2026April 21, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we are celebrating Resistol Rookie Tuesday with rookie bull rider Noah Lee, who is coming off a recent win in San Angelo. The American Central Regional Qualifier wrapped up over the weekend, and we are joined by the top tie-down roper, Chizm Kuykendall. We will...
Episode 75 • Air Date: Apr 20, 2026April 20, 2026Barrel racer Michelle Alley will talk about her impressive win in San Angelo over the weekend. We will bring you the winners from Saturday’s horse race at Remington Park and the qualifiers from the American Rodeo Central Regional event. In other Oklahoma rodeo news, the high school finals are...
Episode 74 • Air Date: Apr 17, 2026April 17, 2026WSR will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and in-depth analysis of barrel racing, cutting, reining, team roping and more - along with complete previews of the nation's biggest events.
Episode 73 • Air Date: Apr 16, 2026April 16, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, San Angelo gears up for Championship Weekend. Hayley Novak speaks with #2 WPRA barrel racer LaTricia Duke. Steve Kenyon previews this week's Battle Born Broncs competition. Sawyer and Stetson Vest join the show to talk about the Story Vest Memorial Roping event....
Episode 72 • Air Date: Apr 15, 2026April 15, 2026The American Rodeo East Regionals Breakaway Roping Champion Emmry Edwards joins the show to talk about her big win. Edwards, with the win, secured her place at The American Rodeo Championship Weekend, May 22-23. The NCHA Super Stakes wrapped up over the weekend, and The Hondo Rodeo Champion Bradlee...
Episode 71 • Air Date: Apr 14, 2026April 14, 2026Tonight on WSR, Champions are crowned at The Hondo Rodeo in New Orleans, led by barrel racer Makenzie Mayes. Resistol Rookie Kirby Rawlinson joins the show to talk about his early-season success and momentum. John Crimber nearly sweeps PBR Sioux Falls, continuing his dominant run. Plus, viral rodeo...
Episode 70 • Air Date: Apr 13, 2026April 13, 2026Redgie Probst and Rhen Richard join the show after helping raise $500K for the Domer family through the “Oaklynn Embryo” effort. Top athletes punched their tickets to The American Rodeo at the East Regionals in Lexington. We also recap a busy weekend at the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo, including...
Episode 69 • Air Date: Apr 10, 2026April 10, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we take a look at the top rides and runs from the San Angelo Rodeo. We also update you on The American Rodeo East Regional as the Roughstock Semifinals take center stage tonight. Also, Battle Born Broncs founder Darcie Spero joins the show to break down their...
Episode 68 • Air Date: Apr 09, 2026April 9, 2026Tonight on WSR, we have the story of the special sale that will benefit the Domer family, who tragically lost 3-year-old Oaklynn earlier this year. World Champion Barrel Racer Mary Burger joins us to discuss joining the 2026 Hall of Fame class. The Premier Women’s Rodeo heads to Fort Worth in less...
Episode 67 • Air Date: Apr 08, 2026April 8, 2026Champions are crowned at the NCHA Super Stakes, one of the premier events in the National Cutting Horse Association. Greg Rhodes joins the show after being named head coach of the Oklahoma Wildcatters ahead of the upcoming PBR Teams Series season. We also talk with Travis Shauda and legendary...
Episode 66 • Air Date: Apr 07, 2026April 7, 2026Tonight on Western Sports Round-Up, we break down the 2026 class of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, including legendary stock contractor Ike Sankey. Levi Lord announces a new teammate following the Texas Swing. We also highlight champions crowned over the weekend, featuring top rides and runs from...