Chute Talk (Shoot Talk) with Thomas Duncan

Come get your piping hot stats with the founder and CEO of Western Insights Media, Oregon's own Katie Schrock! We talk rodeo, podcasting, life, and the NFR at the halfway point. Follow Katie at any social media platform /ktschr0ck, and catch her podcast, That Western Life - @thatwesternlife!

When you get to visit with the first black rodeo queen in Arkansas, you know it's bound to be inspiring. The 2017 Miss Rodeo Coal Hill answers a lot of questions, and keeps us asking more. You can follow Ja'Dayia on her website, jadayiakursh.com, or her ig, instagram.com/jadayiakursh. Thank you to etsy.com/shop/HighlanderBoutiquefor sponsoring this episode! Be sure to visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints or your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

She comes from the land down under... Where the cowgirls reign it's no wonder. No, I didn't sing on this, but we fought the technical difficulties and a band across the street to finally make this episode happen. Hear Concurry QLD's homegirl tell us about Aussie roughies making the NFR in the states, the importance of breakaway roping, and Dagwood dogs. You can follow Kate at facebook.com/missrodeoaustralia2018 and instagram.com/missrodeoaustralia. Thanks to this episode's sponsor, The Highlander Boutique. Be sure to visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo photos and your own copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara"!

Join 2020 NFR Qualifier in the Bareback riding, Chad Rutherford, for a deep and emotional conversation about rodeo, overcoming the insurmountable, and the love of a good woman. His tales of riggin mishaps and resilient motivation will leave you inspired. You can follow Chad at facebook.com/chadrutherfordtx and instagram.com/chad_rutherford/ Thanks to this episode's sponsors, Prefunk Beer Bar and The Highlander Boutique. Be sure to get get your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at my website, tduncanphoto.com!

Chase cans with one of the northwest's favorite barrel racers and the hardest working person I know in the sport of rodeo. You'll be inspired by someone who is living her dream in the heartland of Idaho. Keep up with Bekkie's work at facebook.com/lightningbequine. Thanks to this show's sponsors, Prefunk Beer Bar Nampa and The Highlander Boutique. Be sure to get your rodeo photos and your copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at my website, tduncanphoto.com!

With media playing so strongly into the world of rodeo in 2020 it only makes sense to talk to one of the most prominent figures in rodeo media. Katy Lucas dishes about roping, family, the emotions of rodeo, and her surprising disdain for poutine. This Canadian cowgirl is offering Chute Talk listeners 50% off her "Cowboys In The Media" course that helps rodeo contestants promote and advance themselves, using the coupon code CHUTETALK50 at https://bit.ly/CowboysInTheMediaCourse. You can follow Katy at instagram.com/cowboysinthemedia or facebook.com/cowboysinthemedia Thank you to this episode's sponsor, The Highlander Boutique. Be sure to get your rodeo photos, and your own copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at tduncanphoto.com!

Storytelling with a rodeo storyteller? Yes, please! Utah's Bradie Jill Jones tells us about her remarkable life with tales of life on the crazy rodeo road. Hear us talk about queening up with the Joneses, multiple Newts, and where rodeo royalty goes to seek alien encounters on the Wilderness Circuit. Follow Bradie at instagram.com/bradiejill, instagram.com/misswildernesscircuit, and facebook.com/misswildernesscircuit. Thank you to my sponsors, the Idaho Cowboy Association, and the Highlander Boutique. Be sure to get all your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

If you've ever wondered if there's a rate of exchange between Maple Leaf Circuit points and circuit points south of the border, you're not alone. Carstairs, AB's Kyle Lucas walks us through the new opportunities for rodeo in his home circuit, unforeseen silver linings in the pandemic year, and an absorbent, yellow, and porous visitor at too many rodeos. Keep up with Kyle on fb at @kyle.lucas.10004 and ig at @kyle.lucas88 Thanks to this episode's sponsors, the Idaho Cowboys Association and the Highlander Boutique! Please visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for rodeo prints and your very own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

The money's in the mane, and the Centennial Queen proves it! Catch Hailey Frederiksen dishing on queening in Colorado, the return of rodeo, and the wings! Follow her on ig and fb at @MissRodeoColorado! Be sure to hit "subscribe", and support my great sponsors, the Idaho Cowboys Association and the Highlander Boutique! Also, you can get your rodeo prints, and your own copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at tduncanphoto.com!

When the first things you ever do as a professional rodeo athlete are to win both the rookie of the year and world champion, what's next? Catch up with one of the most likeable young folks in rodeo with this Montana cowboy. Follow Haven on ig at @havenmeged and fb @haven-meged. Please be sure to support my sponsors, the Idaho Cowboy Association and the Highlander Boutique where you can use the coupon code "Chute Talk" for 25% off your entire order!

What's life like when you're The Cowboy's Daughter and you just have to tell the story? The flat-hat queen herself is just dying to tell you! Hear Randi talk about being a superstar cowgirl poet, the fun of being cowboy in Europe, and why rodeo competitors are the modern day gladiators. Catch up with Randi on fb @thecowboysdaughter and ig @the_cowboys_daughter.

When Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2018 wants to share her heart and offer advice to the current class of state queens, you pull up a seat and listen. Hear her talk about her work in professional bull riding, the benefits of rodeo royalty programs, and her passion for raising awareness of domestic violence. Find more about her platforms at ashleydoolittlefoundation.org and manupcrusade.com. Thank you to this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique. Be sure to visit tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and a copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

It's the coach of the legendary CSI Golden Eagles on Chute Talk with good words on the rodeo scene, rodeo's dynamic youth movement, and the overarching importance of being a good person. Keep up with the college at facebook.com/csirodeo! Please be sure to support my sponsors, Prefunk Beer Bar in Nampa and icarodeo.com, and get your rodeo prints and a copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

What could be sweeter than a chat with the queen of the beehive state on Chute Talk! On this episode we hear Kassadee Jo talk about her passion for her home state rodeos, the challenges of being a "Covid Queen", and a heartbreaking myth-bust for the state of Idaho about... condiments? Follow Kassadee Jo on fb and ig - @missrodeoutah! Please be sure to support show sponsors icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique, and get your rodeo prints and a copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

What's up with the 20X NPRA announcer of the year? About the same as the rest of us, it seems. Catch legendary PNW announcer Scott Allen talking about watching Wade Leslie ride Wolfman for 100 points... and what was cooler than that, his favorite parts of telling rodeo stories, and how drawing a circle around Merrill, OR changed his life. Keep up with Scott at scottallenrodeoannouncer.com and fb @scottallenprorodeoannouncer / ig @scottallenrodeo Be sure to support my sponsors, Prefunk Beer Bar Nampa, and icarodeo.com, and get all your rodeo prints as well as my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

It's good to be the queen! America's preeminent rodeo royalty stops by Chute Talk to chat a little about the ups and downs of being the Queen of Covid Queens. Join us for a conversation about Black Hills gold on a South Dakota queen, a crazy day in Houston, the never-ending quest for rodeo knowledge, and why dallying off safely is so critically important. Be sure to support this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique where you can get 25% off your entire order with coupon code, "Chute Talk". You can get your rodeo prints and a copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at tduncanphoto.com!

Bright and early in the morning with the General Manager of the legendary 4-Bar-X, Sankey Pro Rodeo's Wade Sankey. We discuss drive-in rodeos, picking which event a bucking horse competes in, and the difference between Joliet MT and Cody WY. (Oops.) Please be sure to support this episode's sponsors, Prefunk Beer Bar and The Highlander Boutique. Get your rodeo prints and your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

One of the most influential rodeo queens of the modern era stops by with encouragement for the year's royalty. Catch Lisa talking about Idaho queens giving her all the feels, her ups and downs as a rodeo queen, the path to being Dr. Lucia, and... well... don't tell Anthony, but I'm coming for his job.... Please be sure to visit this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique, and visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

Catching up with 2x NFR qualifier and the 2019 RNCFR champion Chase Brooks, and our special guest, Miss Rodeo Florida 2019 Cara Spirazza! We talk about bucking horses, Montana summers, paracord projects, and... why Chase's queen wings are coming in so well? Please be sure to support this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique, and get your rodeo prints and your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

Join me while I chat with MRA16 about how she's putting her rodeo knowledge to work for her, the long drives of Idaho, podcasting, and a special appearance from Jackie. Catch up with Katherine at rodeoadvantage.com, or @katherine.merck! Thanks to this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique! Be sure to get your rodeo prints and your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara at tduncanphoto.com!

One of rodeo's most essential people stops in to talk a little about her year as Miss Rodeo America, representing rodeo titles on social media, snapchat filters, and #DutchLuv. Thank you to this show's sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique. Be sure to use your coupon code, "Chute Talk" at The Highlander for 25% off your entire order, and to visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and a copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara".

When you're the world's most popular rodeo clown, what do you do when there aren't rodeo crowds to entertain? Only Rump can answer this question. Hear him talk about being a hunky pool boy, tackling drunk streakers, hosting his own podcast, and my first in-arena introduction as a rodeo clown! Follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/rumpshakerrodeoclown and instagram at @rumpchat, and subscribe to RümpChät at rumpchat.com! Please be sure to follow this episode's sponsors, craftlounge.com and The Highlander Boutique, and get your rodeo prints and your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

Rodeo for women by women in my home state? Win. Hear the IGRA's vice president talk about their unique organization and all the amazing opportunities for women and girls in the ID/OR area to be involved in the sport we love so much. Follow them at idgirlsrodeo.com! Please be sure to support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and the Highlander Boutique, and get 25% off at Highlander with the coupon code "Chute Talk!" Check out my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara"!

If you were wondering what it's like to be at the helm of a rodeo , Nikki discusses the triumphs and trials of rodeoing on Blaine St. Catch the prez's thoughts on Rowdies vs. Civvies, the heritage of CNR queens, and how her rodeo aged by more than a decade... in one year! Follow the rodeo online at caldwellnightrodeo.com, or ig/fb at @caldwellnightrodeo! Please support show sponsors icarodeo.com and craftlounge.com, and be sure to get your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

From the North! Hear your Round-Up Queen talk about what it's like to wear the prestigious leathers and flower crown of the rodeo that started the heritage of royalty, along with discussions on the Keke Challenge vs. the Git Up, being part of #teamwoollies, and Derek Kolbaba's locks. You can keep up with the First Ladies of Pendleton at facebook.com/PRUQueenandCourt. Let 'Er Buck! Be sure to support show sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique, and visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and a copy of my photobook, Beyond The Tiara!

In this episode I answer *your* questions about rodeo photography!

The Northwest's favorite barrelman and entertainer stops by Chute Talk, and the crowd goes wild! Our man in baggies talks about waiting for rodeo, wine-infused roping incidents, an infamous incident, and why Thomas Duncan is a genius. Catch JJ on Facebook and what he calls "InstantGram" at @jjharrison811. Please support show sponsors, icarodeo.com and @craftlounge.com, and be sure to visit tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara"!

Hear the 2019 Wild Card Winner of the Road To The Horse talk about colt starting on the big stage, raising rodeo's youth, and being a tv personality! Find out about Wade's training program at trainingforthecross.com, and his educational opportunities at www.tvcchorseproduction.com. Thanks to my sponsors, icarodeo.com and craftlounge.com. Be sure to get your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at tduncanphoto.com!

Hear from one of America's rising star agriculture advocates about the issues facing our west. Markie discusses, among other things, her heritage as a rodeo queen, what it's like to start cattle production, social media, and why Parks and Rec is the greatest TV show ever. Catch up with Markie on ig, fb, and twitter at @agwritermarkie, and be sure to follow @girlseatbeeftoo! Please support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and the Highlander Boutique, and visit tduncanphoto.com for rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

Join me while I chat with a 13X Wrangler NFR qualifier about the game in the arena and in our minds. Tyson is a bundle of energy and positivity who talks in this episode about mental health, universal career advice, taking control of the "uncontrollable", and... why firing me as a heeler is the smartest move a header could make...? Follow Tyson on facebook and instagram - @tysondurfey, and check out his mentorship program at nolimitsmentorship.com with new stuff coming soon! Thanks to the sponsors of this show, icarodeo.com and craftlounge.com, and be sure to check out my website, tduncanphoto.com for rodeo prints and your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

What's it like to be the number one cowgirl in the cowgirl state? Laramie's Rachel Derner knows. Miss Rodeo Wyoming talks with me about what it's like when rodeo is the official sport of your state, her experience on the Blue Turf, and the beautiful art of saddle bronc riding. Be sure to support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and The Highlander Boutique, and visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints and your own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

What's it like to ride sure-fire hall of fame bull for 92 points in front of a home crowd? Ruger Piva knows. Hear him talk about riding SweetPro's Bruiser for 92 at the Caldwell Night Rodeo, the importance of picking a good traveling partner, what a 7C plate is, and what it's like to have a... grandma injury...? Please support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and craftlounge.com, and be sure to get your rodeo prints and your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

Catch one of Idaho's most promising young calf ropers talking about why he loves the sport of rodeo so much! In this episode we chat about his fast hands, honorary roughies, the time I almost created a wreck in slack, and... RoboCalf? Be sure to support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and craftlounge.com, and get your rodeo prints and your very own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

From the Great White North comes a cowgirl with a maple-leaf crown and a heart for her sport, her country, and people. Hear Alicia talk about legendary bucking horses, Saskatoon pie and poutine, winter footwear decisions, and Canada's Grade-Eh rodeo scene! Follow Miss Rodeo Canada at instagram.com/missrodeocanada, twitter.com/missrodeocanada, or facebook.com/missrodeocanada. Be sure to visit my sponsors, icarodeo.com and the Highlander Boutique, and get your rodeo prints and copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara, at tduncanphoto.com!

The two-time Steer Wrestling champion of the PRCA's First Frontier Circuit sits down with me to talk a little rodeo and life. Hear Olin talk about western sports in the eastern states, why slack is such a good time, and why the best bulldogging photos don't make money for either one of us. Please be sure to support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and craftlounge.com. You can get all your rodeo prints, and your own copy of "Beyond The Tiara", the photobook on real-life rodeo queens at my website, tduncanphoto.com

A discussion with "The Mane Event" himself, 6x Wrangler NFR qualifier, Tilden Hooper about rodeo in Idaho, making the most of time off from rodeo, riding the world's most legendary bareback horses, and of course his luxurious locks. Thank you to my sponsors for this episode, icarodeo.com and Craft Lounge in Nampa, ID. Check out my website, tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints, and to get your very own copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

Chatting a bit with a guy who's seen it all in the Northwest's rodeo scene, and loves to talk about it. Marty tells stories about working with legends in Alaska, an accident that formed his career, and words of encouragement for those of us who can't team rope very well. Catch up with Marty at martycampbell.net Thanks to this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com and Craft Lounge! Be sure to visit tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo prints, and to get your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara!

Visiting with the host of Blazing Trails about rodeo podcasting, the ups and downs of bareback riding, and why rodeo's Black Tie events are the coolest. Catch Devan's podcast at https://soundcloud.com/blazingtrailspodcast, and keep up with him at https://www.facebook.com/blazingtrailstellingtales/ and https://www.instagram.com/blazingtrailspodcast/ Be sure to support my sponsor, icarodeo.com and get your rodeo prints and your own copy of Beyond The Tiara at tduncanphoto.com!

Join me for a visit with the feedsack bullfighter himself as we get down to the nitty-gritty of everyday rodeo life. Among other things, we talk photography, bucking horses, and how crazy you'd have to be to think a bullfighter is crazy. Catch Jimmy's insta: @jimmalee63, and check out his photography work at feedsackphoto.smugmug.com! Please support my great sponsors, icarodeo.com and @canyonwest, and be sure to get your rodeo prints and copy of my book, "Beyond The Tiara" at tduncanphoto.com.

Everyone's favorite rodeo mom, ShaRee Wright, comes on Chute Talk for a special Mother's Day episode to discuss the next generation of rodeo athletes, being featured on 60 Minutes, and the secret to becoming the PRCA's All-Around Cowboy. Be sure to support my sponsors, icarodeo.com and use coupon code "CHUTE TALK" for 25% off your purchase at the Highlander Boutique! Check out my website, tduncanphoto.com, for your rodeo prints, and to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook on rodeo queens!

Hear one of Idaho's favorite advocates for youth barrel racing talk about getting involved in can chasing, helmets, and the benefits of amazing sleeves. Whitley has great advice for kids and adults as well! Be sure to visit show sponsors, icarodeo.com and use coupon code "CHUTE TALK" for 25% off your purchase! Find your rodeo prints and get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook of real life rodeo queens, at my website, tduncanphoto.com

Seems like we complain a lot about the lack of youth in rodeo, but we don't spend much time listening to youth *in* rodeo. Here I talk with Ainsley about her sash sisters, huge rodeos in tiny towns, and wearing jewelry so wrong it's right. Keep up with MTRO at facebook.com/2020missteenrodeooregon, instagram.com/2020missteenrodeooregon, and youtube.com/channel/UC2GzYBRu0VdupKw4XRITGRg Thank you to my sponsors, icarodeo.com and @higlanderboutique. Be sure to visit my website, tduncanphoto.com for rodeo prints and to get your copy of my book, Beyond The Tiara.

Visiting with Miss Rodeo Nevada 2020 means of course plenty of talk about the bright lights of Vegas, but also about the tiny, overlooked places in the Silver State, legendary stock contractors, and why team ropers should wear... glitter? Follow Kaely's journey at facebook.com/missrodeonevada and instagram.com/missrodeonevada, and for your equine therapy needs, be sure to check out Kaely's own business, facebook.com/destinyequine. Thank you to my sponsors, icarodeo.com and @highlanderboutique. Be sure to visit my website, http://tduncanphoto for your rodeo prints, and to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook of real-life rodeo queens

Having way too much fun dishing some shop talk with my friend Ty Stockton, a PRCA photographer from Wyoming. We talk barrel racing, craft beer, and botched identity theft, and throw in our thoughts on the world of rodeo photography as well. You can find Ty's work at http://bobwire-s.com. Please support this podcast by purchasing prints or your copy of Beyond The Tiara at http://tduncanphoto.com. Thank you so much to my sponsors, icarodeo.com and @highlanderboutique!

In this episode I visit with the Magnolia State's beloved daughter, Miss Rodeo America 2019, Taylor McNair. Among other things, we discussed her life's message of embracing individuality, advice for queens in quarantine, and... suggestions to model my career after Britney Spears? Be sure to support this episode's sponsors, icarodeo.com, and @highlanderboutique. Visit my website, http://tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo photos, or to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook on rodeo queens! Follow me at facebook.com/tduncanphoto and instagram.com/tduncanphotography!

In this episode I visit with rodeo announcer Jeff Lucas of Nashville, TN about how to find rodeo sponsorships as well as storms, wildfires, and my pretty face. (His words, not mine.) Be sure to visit this episode's sponsor, icarodeo.com, and Jeff's profiles: http://jefflucasrodeopersonality.com https://www.facebook.com/jefflucasrodeo/ https://www.instagram.com/jefflucasrodeo Visit my website, http://tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo photos, or to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook on rodeo queens! Follow me at facebook.com/tduncanphoto and instagram.com/tduncanphotography!

In this episode I visit with Miss Rodeo Idaho 2020, Nicole Jordan about the life of a rodeo queen in quarantine, dad jokes, and her platform, #anyonecanrodeo. Be sure to visit this episode's sponsor, icarodeo.com, @highlanderboutique, and the Miss Rodeo Idaho social media: https://www.facebook.com/missrodeoidahoinc https://www.instagram.com/missrodeoidahoinc Visit my website, http://tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo photos, or to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook on rodeo queens! Follow me at facebook.com/tduncanphoto and instagram.com/tduncanphotography!

In this episode I visit with Daniel Beard of Summit Pro Rodeo about raising bucking horses, responsible rodeoing, and the role of a stock contractor. Be sure to visit this episode's sponsor, icarodeo.com, and Daniel's sites: http://baresandbroncs.com https://www.facebook.com/summitprorodeo/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Daily-Record-Bares-and-Broncs-194797020559437/ Visit my website, http://tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo photos, or to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook on rodeo queens! Follow me at facebook.com/tduncanphoto and instagram.com/tduncanphotography!

Welcome to Chute Talk, sponsored by icarodeo.com! During the Coronavirus pandemic we can't get out to rodeos, so I'm bringing some rodeo to you! Here's an idea of what you can expect from Chute Talk (Shoot Talk) in upcoming episodes. Visit my website, http://tduncanphoto.com for your rodeo photos, or to get your copy of Beyond The Tiara, the photobook on rodeo queens! Follow me at facebook.com/tduncanphoto and instagram.com/tduncanphotography!