The Chute Bosses

The Chute Bosses

The Chute Bosses is the official podcast of PRORODEO. Hosted by veteran sports reporter/PRORODEO Manager of Communication & Media Tracy Renck and PRORODEO Media Reporter Alex Dodd, the podcast features interviews with rodeo notables, champions and those with ties to the Western lifestyle. Recurring segments include PRORODEO Props – a shout-out to those making a difference in the world of rodeo, the Historic NFR Moment of the Week and the PRORODEO Word of the Day.

Episodes

February 14, 2025 51 mins

Resistol Rookie saddle bronc rider Ira Dickinson broke down his decision to get his PRCA card as this week’s featured guest on The Chute Bosses. In the short round, Alex and Tracy recapped the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and its significance in the winter run. Our Historic NFR Moment of the Week feature ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Tuff Hedeman in the 1989 NFR.

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Six-time National Finals Rodeo bullfighter Nate Jestes shared the highs and lows of life as a PRORODEO bullfighter as this week's featured guest on The Chute Bosses. In the short round, Alex and Tracy broke down the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver and the start of the winter run. Our Historic NFR Moment of the Week featured ProRodeo Hall of Fame bareback rider Bruce Ford in the 1987 NFR.

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2024 National Finals Rodeo qualifier Bradlee Miller takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Miller talks about his debut in Las Vegas this December and his outlook on the 2025 PRORODEO season. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the passing of PRCA World Champion Steer Roper Charles Good and put a wrap on the 2024 circuit finals. Our ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight is on 1957 wo...

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December 16, 2024 30 mins

Round 10 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge didn't disappoint. Tanner Barth and three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O'Connell broke down all the action on this special NFR edition of The Chute Bosses presented by Husky Trailer Parts Company.

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December 14, 2024 28 mins

Round 9 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge saw some separation in the chase for gold buckles in a handful of events and in others the races tightened even further. In this special NFR episode of The Chute Bosses presented by Husky Trailer Parts Company, Tanner Barth and three-time PRCA World Champion Tim O’Connell broke down all the action and saddle bronc rider Lefty Holman joined the show to talk about...

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December 13, 2024 24 mins

We are one day closer to crowning PRCA World Champions at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Tim O’Connell joined Tanner Barth for a special NFR edition after Round 8 on Thursday night. The duo broke down all the standout performances on this episode of The Chutes Bosses presented by Husky Trailer Parts Company, including a sit-down interview with Kassie Mowry after her fifth straight round win. 

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December 12, 2024 7 mins

The Chute Bosses podcast presented by Husky Trailer Parts Company welcomed in a special guest in Las Vegas at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Cowboy personality Dale Brisby sat down with Tanner Barth to talk about this year’s NFR and what he’s most looking forward to inside the Thomas & Mack Center. 

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December 12, 2024 24 mins

Three rounds remain in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge as contestants jockey for position in the race for a gold buckle. Three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O’Connell joins the special NFR edition of The Chute Bosses presented by Husky Trailer Parts Company to break down all the action. We also sat down with NFR newcomer Dylan Hancock to talk about his first round win inside the Thomas &...

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December 11, 2024 20 mins

The race for PRCA World Championships is heating up in Las Vegas at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. The Chute Bosses presented by Husky Trailer Parts Company with special guest Tim O’Connell break down all the Round 6 action from the Thomas & Mack Center. Four-time NFR qualifier Josh Frost also joins the show to talk about his round win on Tuesday night as he chases his first gold buckle. 

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December 10, 2024 20 mins

The Chute Bosses podcast returns to Las Vegas for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O’Connell joins the special NFR edition brought to you by Husky Trailer Parts Company to break down all the action, including a sit-down interview with five-time NFR qualifier Jesse Brown after he captured his first round win in Las Vegas. 

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December 9, 2024 25 mins

The Chute Bosses podcast returns to Las Vegas for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O’Connell joins the special NFR edition brought to you by Husky Trailer Parts Company to break down all the action, including a sit-down interview with two-time world champion Ryder Wright after his first round win at this year’s NFR. 

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December 8, 2024 18 mins

The Chute Bosses podcast returns to Las Vegas for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O’Connell joins the special NFR edition brought to you by Husky Trailer Parts Company to break down all the action, including a sit-down interview with veteran steer wrestler Will Lummus after winning his second round in Las Vegas. 

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December 7, 2024 21 mins

The Chute Bosses podcast returns to Las Vegas for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O’Connell joins the special NFR edition brought to you by Husky Trailer Parts Company to break down all the action, including a sit-down interview with 2023 PRCA World Champion Riley Webb after he captured back-to-back round wins inside the Thomas & Mack Center on ...

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December 6, 2024 16 mins

The Chute Bosses podcast returns to Las Vegas for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Three-time PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider Tim O’Connell joins the special NFR edition brought to you by Husky Trailer Parts Company to break down all the action, including Resistol Rookie Weston Timberman capturing the first-round win of his career on opening night.

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November 23, 2024 47 mins

The Chute Bosses are back with a preview of the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Tanner and Tracy discuss the race for the PRCA All-Around World Championship and what fans need to watch for this December in Las Vegas. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame spotlight shines bright on 1989 inductee Bill Pickett. We will also go back to 2003 for the Historic NFR Moment of the Week, where bull rider Mike Moore put toget...

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Wayne Brooks takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Brooks talks about a day in his life as an announcer at the National Finals Rodeo and why he decided to take that path in his PRORODEO career. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss Dustin Boquet replacing Creek Young in the NFR bull riding field and the passing of legendary stock contractor Donnie Hutsell. We will also go back t...

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Tim Keener, Las Vegas Events President, takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Keener talks about the economic impact the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge has on the City of Las Vegas and what fans can expect at the 2024 NFR. In the short round, Tanner and Alex discuss the winner of this year’s Donita Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award and the newly formed Playoff ...

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Resistol Rookie Cooper James and four-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Lefty Holman take center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guests. The duo talks about their preparation for Las Vegas and what it will take to walk out of the Thomas & Mack Center with a gold buckle this December. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss this year’s qualifiers for the Wrangler NFR and how to race for t...

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In this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses the guys break down Jess Pope’s run of success to wrap up the regular season and what it will take for him to win another gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tanner and Tracy discuss the record-breaking performances at the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup and the contract personnel for the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Plus, Alex Dodd and T...

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Five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Emily Beisel takes center stage on this week’s episode of The Chute Bosses as the featured guest. Beisel talks about how she got her start in barrel racing and what it will take to win her first gold buckle in 2024. In the short round, Tracy and Alex discuss the impact the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup will have on the Top 15 and the race for a world championship. We will also have “Eight Q...

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