Ep. 76: The Same Horse, A New Year: Erin Taormino Returns to the World’s Greatest Horseman
One year after making history, Erin Taormino returns to the conversation as the reigning champion of the World's Greatest Horseman.In 2025, Erin became the first woman to win the prestigious title. No...
24 Feb 31min
Ep. 75: Beyond the Arena: Chris Dawson’s Impact in and out of the Arena
On this episode, we sit down with Chris Dawson, a $2 million rider in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and champion at events like the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, NRCHA Derby, and World's Gre...
18 Feb 47min
Ep. 74: Behind the Screens: Capturing Pro Rodeo in Real Time with Kordale DeSpain
On this episode, Brad sits down with Kordale DeSpain — originally from Holbrook, Arizona, and now based in Tishomingo, Oklahoma — whose journey has taken him from working full-time as a farrier to pro...
10 Feb 27min
Ep. 73: Behind the Association: Emily Konkel on Leadership, Growth, and the Future of the Cow Horse
Brad sits down with Emily Konkel, Executive Director of the National Reined Cow Horse Association, for a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership and vision guiding the organization. Emily shares her ...
3 Feb 38min
Ep. 72: Riding With Purpose: Faith, Family, and the Career of Casey Deary
In this episode, Casey Deary joins the podcast to share the journey that shaped him both inside and outside the show pen. From the horses that defined pivotal moments in his career to the values roote...
27 Jan 1h 7min
Ep. 71: Amber Crawford: Grit in the Arena and Beyond
On this episode of Grit Branded, Brad sits down with Amber Crawford, a professional breakaway roper and horsewoman based in Texas. With deep roots in the Western lifestyle, Amber has spent her life ar...
20 Jan 43min
Ep. 70: More Than a Photo: PRCA Photographer of the Year Click Thompson
Christopher “Click” Thompson is a photographer known for capturing the Western world in a way that lets you feel the moment, not just see it. With East Coast roots, Click found his true passion at a l...
13 Jan 54min
Ep. 69: Behind the Brand: Brianna Tucker on Marketing Western Footwear with Purpose
In this episode of Grit Branded, Brad sits down with Brianna Tucker, Marketing Manager and Photographer at Twisted X Global Brands, to talk about the creativity and strategy behind marketing Western f...
6 Jan 33min
