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Cowboys of the OsageNFR Finals Recap 2024 - Episode #160This week the boys visit with Cody's dad, NSFR Steer Roper and recent Cheyenne Rodeo hall of Fame Inductee, Rocky Garnett. Listen in as they recap this year's NFR. They break down each event and discuss who the big winners were. We think you'll enjoy this one!2024-12-1951 minCowboys of the OsageRocky Garnett - Episode #150Listen in, as we visit with none other than Cody's dad, Rocky Garnett. Rocky grew up competing in just about every event in rodeo, but ended up specializing in steer roping. He will be inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Hall of Fame in September, and is the first contestant to ever be inducted. Don't miss this one, as you are sure to enjoy it!
2024-08-291h 27Cowboys of the OsageRob Smets - Episode #136This 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!
2024-05-091h 20Cowboys of the Osage101 Ranch and the Marland Mansion - Episode #132Listen 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!
2024-04-111h 48Cowboys of the OsageTalee Redcorn - Episode #131Listen 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!2024-04-041h 01Cowboys of the OsageButch Morgan - Episode #129This 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!
2024-03-211h 00Cowboys of the OsageOlin Young - Classic Episode
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 matc...2024-03-1443 minCowboys of the OsageJohnny Miller - Episode #13 (re-air)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.
2024-02-291h 14Cowboys of the OsagePake McEntireListen 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!!
2024-02-222h 27Cowboys of the OsageMike EmbersonThis 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.
2024-02-011h 09Cowboys of the OsageChuck Jordan - Episode #119We'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...2023-12-2857 minCowboys of the OsageJames Allen - Episode #118Look 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...2023-12-211h 25Cowboys of the OsageMullendore Ranch with Laura Teague and Mic Foreman - Episode #117Listen 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...2023-12-141h 59Cowboys of the OsageKathryn Jones - Episode #116This 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...2023-11-301h 01Cowboys of the OsageBobby BrockListen 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...2023-11-161h 09Cowboys of the OsageBill Kornell
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!
2023-11-091h 11Cowboys of the OsageRonnie Bowman - Episode #113Cody 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...2023-11-0252 minCowboys of the OsageJohn McBeth - Episode #112Cody 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!
2023-10-2653 minCowboys of the OsageLyle SankeyCody 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!
2023-10-1946 minCowboys of the OsageWalt White - Episode #110Great 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!2023-10-121h 21Cowboys of the OsageRalph MaynardThis 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.
2023-10-0539 minCowboys of the OsageJeff ToddThis 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...2023-09-281h 19Cowboys of the OsageNeil WorrellThis 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.
2023-09-211h 22Cowboys of the OsageRope MyersThis 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!
2023-09-1454 minCowboys of the OsageAnn HermanListen 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...2023-09-071h 01Cowboys of the OsageJustin McKeeThis 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.
2023-08-311h 46Cowboys of the OsageTracy MorrisonThis 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!
New episodes released every Thursday! 2023-08-1752 minCowboys of the OsageRalph & Sallye WilliamsThis 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!
2023-08-1054 minCowboys of the OsageBill and Roy Duvall - Episode 100You 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.2023-08-031h 23Cowboys of the OsageKen BaileyGreat 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!
2023-07-271h 43Cowboys of the OsageMelvin Fields and John Dickson
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!
New episodes released every Thursday!
2023-07-201h 27Cowboys of the OsageMelvin Fields & John DicksonThis 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!
New episodes released every Thursday!2023-07-201h 27Cowboys of the OsageKeenan Barnard
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.
2023-07-131h 15Cowboys of the OsageDanny LemmonsThis 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.
New episodes released every Thursday!
2023-06-291h 20Cowboys of the OsageBen Johnson Days 2023 RecapCody 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! 2023-06-2350 minCowboys of the OsageJP WickettThis 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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2023-06-151h 03Cowboys of the OsageJohnny PollockThis 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.
2023-06-081h 00Cowboys of the OsageFerrell Butler - Rodeo PhotographerA 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!
2023-06-011h 07Cowboys of the OsageBen Johnson Days 2023Cody 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!!
2023-05-2551 minCowboys of the OsageThe 2023 Claremore RodeoThis 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!
2023-05-181h 17Cowboys of the OsageAllen Keller
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!
2023-05-113h 14Cowboys of the OsageMarvin Cantrell
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.
2023-05-041h 18Cowboys of the OsageGlen FranklinWhat 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!
2023-04-2749 minCowboys of the OsageClay Tom CooperListen 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
2023-04-131h 11Cowboys of the OsageArnold Felts - Episode #86This 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.
2023-04-061h 03Cowboys of the OsageAllie Mae Baker - Miss Rodeo OklahomaCody 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!
2023-03-301h 01Cowboys of the OsageDewey Lee David
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!
2023-03-2356 minCowboys of the OsageTerry PostrachCody 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 1991.2023-03-161h 07Cowboys of the OsageGary ParliListen 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!2023-03-091h 31Cowboys of the OsageMarvin CantrellCody 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.2023-03-021h 19Cowboys of the OsageBecca GaganCody 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.2023-02-2349 minCowboys of the OsageTravis GravesCody 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.2023-02-021h 14Cowboys of the OsageBobby GoodspeedCody 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!2023-01-122h 07Cowboys of the OsageBobby HarrisCody 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.2022-12-221h 29Cowboys of the OsageTroy Tillard - Episode #71Cody 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.2022-12-151h 07Cowboys of the OsageJ Tom FisherEpisode #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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New episodes released on Thursdays.2022-12-0856 minCowboys of the OsageWenda Johnson - National Finals Barrel RacerAhead 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!2022-12-0148 minCowboys of the OsageCody GarnettCowboys 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.
New episodes released every Thursday!2022-09-291h 41Cowboys of the OsageGuy & Gip AllenGUY & 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!
You really won't want to miss this one!2022-09-221h 44Cowboys of the OsageAce BerryCOWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
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). Berr...2022-09-151h 13Cowboys of the OsageMike MclaughlinCody 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!
New episodes released every Thursday!2022-09-082h 13Cowboys of the OsageMatt AustinCowboys of the Osage Podcast
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. Hi...2022-08-251h 20Cowboys of the OsageOra TatonCOWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
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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Cowboys of the OsageSuper Looper ROY COOPERCOWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
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!2022-06-1643 minCowboys of the OsageBEN JOHNSON DAYS 2022Cody 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!2022-06-0950 minCowboys of the OsageJohn McBethCody 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!2022-06-021h 08Cowboys of the OsageMilton LabadieCody 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 know2022-05-261h 30Cowboys of the OsageFrank BradenCOWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
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!2022-05-191h 29Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #51 - Leman WallCody 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.2022-05-0536 minCowboys of the Osage#50 - Johnny KelleyCody 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".2022-04-2232 minCowboys of the OsageDale Lewis - Author of "Footprints in the Dew", a book about the murder of EC MullendoreCody 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!
New episodes released EVERY THURSDAY! Like and Subscribe so you don't miss the new episodes!2022-04-141h 00Cowboys of the OsageSteve Knipmeyer - 4-time National Champion Cattle Dog TrainerCody 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!2022-04-0745 minCowboys of the OsageRodney Lay - Part 2PART 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...2022-03-311h 18Cowboys of the OsageRodney Lay, part 1 (Episode 2, Season 2)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!2022-03-241h 12Cowboys of the OsageWilliam "Humpty" WhayneCOWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
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!
New episodes of COWBOYS IN THE OSAGE PODCAST released every Thursday!2022-03-1840 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #44 - Lori ShouldersListen 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.
New episodes released every Thursday! 2022-02-0336 minCowboys of the OsageCowboys of the Osage Podcast - Episode #29 - Tommy & Kenli MarvinCody 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!2022-01-281h 10Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #27 - Charla Hartness AllenCOWBOYS 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!
Click here to find our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMLiATfkTmerQaY44jPJ0w/videos2022-01-2835 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #26 - Harvey PayneCOWBOYS 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!
New...2022-01-281h 33Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #43 - Mark Freeman IVCody 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.
New episodes released every Thursday. Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel!2022-01-2759 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #23 - Marvin Paul Shoulders - 4x NFR Bull Rider, and son of Jim ShouldersCody 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!!2022-01-261h 17Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #22 - PAKE MCENTIRE - Country Music Singer, Steer Roper, and more!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!!2022-01-262h 27Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #24 - Tyler MayseCody and Jimbo sit down with Osage County cowboy Tyler Mayse, PRCA Rookie of the Year, and National Finals Steer Roping qualifier.
Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, so you don't miss any episodes!!2022-01-2635 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #17 - Rocky Garnett - 4-time Cheyenne Frontier Days ChampionCody 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!2022-01-261h 27Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #13 - JOHN MILLER - Nephew of Ben "Son" Johnson and 2X World Champion Team RoperListen 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 2009.2022-01-261h 12Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #12 - Barry Corbin - Movie Star and all-around good guy!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!2022-01-261h 10Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #42 - Charlie Elliott tells us about his dad Wild Bill ElliottCody 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!2022-01-2027 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #41 - Bart PerrierCody 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!
New episodes released EVERY THURSDAY! 2022-01-131h 18Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #39 - Luke ChristensonCody 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!
New episodes released EVERY THURSDAY!!2021-12-3048 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #38 - Elizabeth Chambers, Oklahoma 4-H PresidentCody 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!
New episodes released every Thursday!2021-12-2353 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #37 - Barry CorbinCOWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST
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"...2021-12-1643 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #36 - Billy & Darcy GoodCowboys 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.
New episodes released Every Thursday!2021-12-0937 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #34 - Sammi Rude, daughter of Ike RudeCody 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...2021-12-021h 39Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #35 - G.R. CarterCody 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 tim...2021-11-251h 27Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #33 - John Payne - The One Arm BanditCowboys 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!2021-11-112h 19Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #33 - Mike ChaseCody 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)
NEW EPISODES OF COWBOYS OF THE OSAGE PODCAST RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY!!2021-11-0957 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #32 - Olin YoungCody 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 matc...2021-11-0441 minCowboys of the OsageEpisode #30 - Pearl Snap Fever - Shawn Williams is the highly trained cowboy fashion reporterShawn 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'!
New episodes released every Thursday!2021-10-211h 10Cowboys of the OsageEpisode 4 - Justin Patterson - 1982 Indian World Champion Team RoperListen 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".
New episodes released every Thursday!2021-10-1553 min
Cowboys of the OsageEpisode #28 - Cowboys of the Osage Podcast - Billie Franks - Co-founder of the Women's Ranch Rodeo AssociationSit 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! 2021-10-0748 min