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This podcast is designed to help rodeo athletes with personal branding, social media, and sponsorships. This podcast features guests from the professional & rodeo industries, who speak on a variety of topics. Give it a listen!

Kenzie Holmberg | KNZ Design & Marketing


    • Jun 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 2 Episode 18: The Rebel Rodeo Queen with Amy Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 46:15


    From rodeo queen to sideline reporter, this rebel has been shattering ceilings since she got in the game! Tune in to today’s episode so see how past Miss Rodeo America, Amy Wilson, has been setting new standards for women within the rodeo industry!

    Season 2 Episode 17 - The Stories Behind the Storyteller with Becky Christensen-Mapston Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 34:19


    Season 2 Episode 16 - The Stories Behind the Storyteller with Becky Christensen-Mapston Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 64:21


    Season 2 Episode 15 - Walking K with Kara Dougherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 46:15


    Season 2 Episode 14 - Western Justice with Dave Duquette Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 39:55


    There is a lot of change coming to our great country. Western Justice founder, Dave Duquette, breaks down a few forth coming issues the western industry will face and ways everyone can help to protect it.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @westernjussticelfMusic: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @knzdesignmarketing : @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 13 - The Tables are Turned with Joe Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 43:31


    In this Valentine’s Day episode, the rolls get reversed! Host, Clay Noel Barry, becomes the interviewee while guest, Joe Harper, becomes the interviewer.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Disclaimer: This episode was filmed while going down the rodeo road so enjoy the natural sound of the rodeo van on the highway. Guest: @jlharper92 Music: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @knzdesignmarketing : @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Western Justice Part 1 with Dave Duquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 58:26


    Western Justice is a new lobbyist organization growing to help protect and preserve the western way of life. In this episode, Western Justice founder, Dave Duquette, talks about the importance of their cause and the problems the industry is facing. Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @westernjusticelfMusic: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @knzdesignmarketing ; @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 11 - It’s All Manure Part 2 with Austin Molt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 58:07


    Season 2 Episode 10 - It’s All Manure Part 1 with Austin Molt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 47:45


    2020 is coming to an end. In part one, New Vintage Church youth pastor, Austin Molt, recounts the ways God helped him get through the year no one expected.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @austinmoltMusic: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 09 - Bibles & Bullfighting with Dusty Tuckness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 58:41


    The 10 time Bullfighter of the Year, Dusty Tuckness, dives into the importance of faith, discipline and community. Listen in to see how he has applied this three things to create his very successful career as a bullfighter.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @dusty_tucknessMusic: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 08 - Keeping it Cowboy with Brady Portenier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 37:43


    Season 2 Episode 07 - with Jesse Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 27:24


    In the second episode of the 2020 NFR miniseries, first time NFR qualifier Jesse Brown tells the journey he went through from being a collegiate quarterback at Washington State University to throwing his first steer at a rodeo to now his first NFR. Watch this NFR these next 10 days to see his hard work pay off!Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @jesse3brown Music: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 06 - Through the Lens with Roseanna Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 41:32


    To kick off this NFR miniseries, 2017 PRCA Photographer of the year and 2017/2020 NFR photographer, Roseanna Sales recalls what it took to break into the world of rodeo. This woman is leveling up the way we see rodeo through a lens.Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during a rodeo and we were unable to edit it out completely so for now enjoy the soothing nat sounds from an actual rodeo in 2020.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @roseannasalesphotography @roseanna_marieMusic: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 05 - Brains, Beauty, & Heart with Katherine Merck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 42:15


    Today Katherine Merck, Miss Rodeo America 2016, explains what it took to find success in the rodeo industry coming from a nonrodeo background. From a broken jaw to law school to rodeo queening to timing this girl never quits!Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during a rodeo and we were unable to edit it out completely so for now enjoy the soothing nat sounds from an actual rodeo in 2020.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.”Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @katherine.merck Music: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 04 - Announcing Patience with Steve Kenyon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 54:41


    This week’s guest, PRCA announcer, Western Sports Roundup anchor, and Rural Radio host, Steve Kenyon talks about the ongoing evolution of the production of rodeo and the significance of patience when building your career. Bring a notebook because we cover a lot of topics, from training to television. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during a rodeo and we were unable to edit it out completely so for now enjoy the soothing nat sounds from an actual rodeo in 2020.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @prorodeolive_steve Music: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    Season 2 Episode 03 - We’re Not Clowning Around with JJ Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 56:18


    In today’s episode NFR barrelman, JJ Harrison discusses the importance of the people around you in every aspect, the journey he took to find his funny as a rodeo clown, how to find your comedic style, and some unexpected relationship advice. Okay, we may be clowning around a little bit!Disclaimers: 1.) This episode was recorded during a rodeo (it’s the only way to get JJ in his natural habitat) and we were unable to edit it out completely so for now enjoy the soothing nat sounds from an actual rodeo in 2020. 2.) I was not mad at my dad, I swear!Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry called Cowboy Outreach America. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @cowboyoutreachamerica.In this coming week, “may the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26Guest: @jj.harrison811Music: @tommybrandt2Sponsor: @rustyroanHost: @clay_noel25

    41. I'm Back - Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 26:01


    Oh hey... I know it's been a while but I'm back with Season 2! This episode explains everything about what's going on in my business and what all I do. Stay tuned for new episodes!

    Minisode: Advice to the Graduate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 26:27


    It's a short one, but fitting for the Class of 2020. Congrats and good luck!

    40. Thomas Crofoot | COWI Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 87:45


    We're back! Have you heard of the COWI Brand yet? Well now you have! We have the backstory behind the brand and Thomas and I dive into running a business, giving yourself permission to start a business, and more! So Come On With It!

    1 Year Reunion: Clay Noel Barry | The Kitchen Sink

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 106:10


    The first episode was rightfully named, Everything But The Kitchen Sink, and this one is the sequel, The Kitchen Sink, Clay and I have no issues talking for long periods of time so just sit back and enjoy this wild ride of an episode.Catch up on what's going on in Clay's life, how she's handling the changes of finishing her senior year from home, and of course, we dive deep into our relationships with the man upstairs. So connect to your home speaker system or pop those earbuds in and start cleaning, because this is going to be a long one!

    39. Anthony Thomas | Runaway. Rodeo. Redeemed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 51:32


    This Australian bareback rider has quite the story to tell. He grew up in the Australian bush, training horses, working cattle, and starting his rodeo career. Eventually, he found his new home in the States and now is working to be the best version of himself and help other kids in the same situation. We dive into his testimony and his recovery from old injuries. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

    38. Gralyn Boyd | Not A Genius, Just A Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 62:44


    Does this episode title throw you off? Good! That means you need to give it a listen. Gralyn Boyd is a Canadian rodeo photographer who I found doing great work in the world of TikTok. Gralyn has been very active in helping educate the general public of the difference between what animal rights activists will say versus the truth about our industry. Dive into this episode to learn about how we can be more proactive to help those who don't fully understand our lifestyle.

    37. Haven Meged | 2019 World Champion Tie-Down Roper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 67:52


    To say 2019 was a good year for Haven Meged would be an understatement. At only 21-years-old, Haven was the RAM National Circuit Finals Champion, Rookie of the Year, and claimed his first World Championship at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Now 22-years-old, Haven has taken time to teach clinics and before the mess of COVID-19, has had a good start to the 2020 season. Haven has just of big of goals and some great advice for those looking to follow in his footsteps.

    36. Ely Sharkey | Fighting Bulls & Quarantines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 70:56


    Ely Sharkey is a Professional Bull Fighter, KNZ Sponsored Athlete, and an overall great human. We talk about his career, managing sponsorships and of course, we talk about how we're all handling COVID-19. It's a crazy world out there but we're here to keep you entertained. Bonus: get ready for new rapid-fire questions!

    35. Brady Thurston | Life As A College Athlete & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 68:49


    My four years spent at the University of Wyoming gave me the opportunity to develop a love for college rodeo. One of the many athletes I was able to watch was Brady Thurston. Brady is a steer wrestler, saddle bronc rider, team roper, and calf roper and rodeoed for CWC. Brady and I talk about all things college rodeo and dive a bit into the struggles of life after college. This cowboy is as genuine as they come. Listen in to learn more!

    1 Year Reunion Episode: Timber Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 65:05


    A whole lot can change in a year and it was only fitting to catch up with Timber after celebrating one whole year of the Endorsed podcast! We dive deep into our faith, relationships, humility and more. You loved her the first time, and you'll love her even more now! Thanks for sticking around for a whole year.

    Minisode: 1 Year Anniversary!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 13:35


    Happy 1 Year Anniversary! I started this podcast March 1, 2019 and we have made it a full year! Thank you all for listening and helping me grow! More to come.

    34. Donene Taylor | Sailing the Right Ships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 76:49


    Meet Donene Taylor, a WPRA World Champion Tie-Down Roper, author, speaker and coach. But the best thing about Donene, is her huge heart and passion for helping other athletes reach their own goals. If you really want to know her full story you'll have to read her book, Heart of a Champion. But for now, get to know her and some of her secrets to becoming a World Champion.

    33. Tris Munsick | Musician & Cowboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 80:16


    He's the voice behind the intro and outro music and an overall super cool guy. Tris grew up in a family of musicians and now travels around sharing his music with his band Tris Munsick & the Innocents. Get the inside scoop behind the new single, "If Horses Had Wings", and Tris' upcoming album that will be released in March 2020!

    32. Rhett Hadley Kelley | Creating Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 65:08


    Don't miss out on another great episode with one of my KNZ Sponsored Athletes! Rhett Hadley Kelley is a former bullrider who has now found his calling as a bareback rider. In this episode, we talk about everything from his change from riding bulls to broncs, his temporary memory loss, and how finding a community of like-minded individuals is so important to this industry. Rhett impressed me in his application to become a sponsored athlete and I guarantee you'll like his advice as much as I do!

    31. Cody Henderson | Getting Back On The Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 56:01


    KNZ Sponsored Athlete, Cody Henderson, talks about his journey as a team roper and calf roper. We dive into his struggles with torn labrums and a broken hip. This guy has the mindset and his relationship with God has made him into the person he is today. Don't miss out on this episode.

    30. Daylon Swearingen | A Pretty Cool Bull Rider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 38:47


    This episode features Daylon Swearingen, a former high school wrestler who has made quite the name for himself riding bulls and bareback horses. Not only does he have the athleticism in the arena, but he also manages to balance going to college, college rodeo-ing, traveling with the PBR and still manages to hit a few PRCA rodeos in between. He was the 2019 CNFR Champion Bull Rider and 2016 NHSFR Bareback Champion, and those are just a few of his many accolades. Get inside Daylon's head and listen in to this episode!

    29. Olivia Starling Townsend | Building A Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 54:35


    This episode features Olivia Starling Townsend, a model and brand ambassador for many of your favorite western industry businesses. This girl started from such a young age and has been very successful in building her portfolio by working with the industry's top brands. Listen in to how she has been able to build her social media following and network with the biggest names in the western industry, while also maintaining such class.

    Minisode: It's Not Ok to be Not Ok...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 20:40


    Happy New Year! Thanks for letting me take a brief hiatus but I am back and revamped! But I learned a few things during my short leave and I wanted to share them with you. The title says it all, and I am sure you're very confused. PSA: If this is your first time listening, maybe start at episode 1, because the content there is very much more motivating.

    Minisode: Tools to Approaching Sponsors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 34:09


    PSA: This episode has poor audio quality but makes up for it with great content! Kenzie talks about some useful tools to help athletes approach sponsors. In this episode, you'll learn how to treat yourself like a business and pitch yourself to potential partners.

    Minisode: Be Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 28:08


    It may be a mini-rant or sound advice, it's just post-Thanksgiving thoughts from Kenzie.

    28. Bridger Anderson | Living Out Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 63:18


    Remember the name Bridger Anderson when you think of upcoming Steer Wrestlers. This 21-year-old athlete has had a lot of success at a young age and is definitely making a name for himself in and out of the arena. Bridger talks about his success in competing in the WCRA, his mental game, and his thoughts on sponsorships.

    27. Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Co. | Sponsorships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 66:01


    Sponsorships. It's that one thing that everyone seems to want but most people don't know where to start. This episode dives into that scary topic and exposes the truth about what the industry really wants. Keith and I talk about the keys to success in getting sponsorships and maintaining those relationships. This episode answers so many of your questions. Also, listen in for information regarding Kenzie's 2020 Sponsorship Opportunities!

    26. Matt Merritt | Behind the Production & Industry Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 72:39


    This episode features the talented arena entertainer, Matt Merritt, who is mostly known for his work as the official entertainer for the PBR Velocity Tour. Matt talks with me about the various ways athletes can help grow the sport of rodeo and protect the brand. Matt gives awesome advice on how to explain the use of a flank rope and how we can recruit more sponsors into this industry. The pressure is on you to grow this sport, are you ready?

    25. Richard Wayne Ratley | Foster Care to Bullfighter Extraordinare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 46:59


    This episode tugs a bit on the heartstrings as Richard Wayne Ratley shares his story from growing up in the Foster Care System to his newly found success as a bullfighter for the PRCA and PBR. Your past doesn't define your future and this is the proof.

    Update 10/28/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 4:29


    Minisode - Stressing Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 26:32


    You ever find yourself stressed out? If you said no, you're lying to yourself. Stress is inevitable, but there are ways to make those stressful times better. This is short, sweet and to the point. Listen in!

    Minisode - Let's Get Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 29:44


    Questions about social media? How do you grow? How do people see your content? Can you beat the algorithm? Listen in to find out more!

    Minisode - Pricing Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 17:22


    It's just Kenzie here. Let's talk about one of my most frequently asked questions. Pricing yourself! Listen in for more.

    24. Paul Lloyd | Bear Down Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 58:40


    Paul Lloyd is the mastermind behind the Bear Down Project (@beardownproject) and we jump into the "why" behind his creation and his journey to helping rodeo athletes, bull riders in particular. Getting the right start is so important in this industry and Paul and I dive into some of the things that athletes can do to improve their game. Give it a listen!

    23. Chase Brooks | NFR Bound Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 42:34


    I have been so honored to have such great guests on this podcast and episode 23 is no exception!Dive into this episode with Chase Brooks as we talk about the road he's taken to the NFR for the second year in a row, his journey to becoming the athlete he is today and so much more!Huge thanks to Chase for stopping by my "recording studio" here in Billings and talking about this great sport!

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    22. Matt West | Announcer, Podcast Host, Gym Owner, Etc...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 59:07


    This weeks guest, @mattlwest wears many hats. From hosting his own podcast, Matt West Now, to an extensive career working as an announcer for the PBR and as a host for RidePass. Matt also owns his own gym, Westfit.Matt shares his insights into the rodeo industry and how it's ever-changing. We talk about sponsorships, success, and so much more!

    21. My New Best Friend | Cristy & Rodeo Buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 112:08


    Listen to Episode 21 with @cristyleeduce from @rodeobuddy! Cristy is my new Canadian bestie who shares my same passion for the sport of rodeo and helping out athletes. This lady is an entrepreneur and has so much great advice to share when it comes to sponsorship and organizing your schedule.

    20. Devan Reilly | Blazing Trails and Telling His Own Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 70:17


    Meet the host behind the @blazingtrailspodcast!@devanreilly is a rodeo athlete, hunter and podcast host. He helped give me advice when I started this podcast and I just had to get him on an episode. I put Devan in the hot seat and Episode 20 tells his tale. Listen to this weeks episode now to find out how Devan has "blazed his own trail". Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or whatever podcast platform you listen on!

    19. Matt Cohen | PRCA Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 53:13


    Huge thanks to @mattcohenphoto for taking time out of his busy schedule to chat with me!Listen as we talk sponsorships, photos, and more!

    18.5 Bonus Episode | Cauy Pool Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 68:52


    Cauy Pool stopped by to see me! If you liked the first episode with Cauy, you will LOVE this one!

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