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Cheyenne Frontier Days Track Announcer Kyle Shobe calls it “rodeo spontaneous”:
The well-managed chaos that, ultimately, results in one heck of a rodeo… and a great show for the fans.
In a way unlike any other sport in the world, rodeo thrives on the beauty of spontaneity—and no one knows this better than the fine gentlemen tasked with bringing the story of each rodeo to life.
Today, you’ll hear some familiar voices—Kyle Shobe, Cheyenne Frontier Days track announcer, and Garrett Yerigan, Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Announcer—joined by Riggin Smith of Stace Smith Pro Rodeo, all coming together to celebrate:
What stands out most about putting on the rodeo in Cheyenne
The difference between what you see on The Cowboy Channel and what it’s like to be in the thick of the live event
What it’s like to go through a typical rodeo day as an announcer, and as a member of the Stace Smith Pro Rodeo crew
Why announcing for the rodeo is unlike any other sport—and what it gives announcers an opportunity to do for the fans
How technology has evolved (and elevated) the rodeo experience from every angle
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If it’s not your first rodeo, you’ve likely seen today’s guests—legendary Barrelman Cody Sosebee and World Champion Bullfighters Dusty Tuckness and Cody Webster—at work from your spot in the stands. Today, you’ll get to hear what it’s like to be down in the arena with them… and why they look forward to working Cheyenne Frontier Days The Daddy every year.
If it’s your first rodeo: Bullfighters are the ones running toward the bull in our arena when a rider gets thrown from the saddle. Working as a team, they distract the bull, create a barrier, and give the rider a safe route to escape.
Right in the thick of it with them, you’ll see the barrelman—but you’ve likely heard him well before that. While he spends most of his time delivering some good, old-fashioned heckling to the crowd, the barrelman is also there to support the bullfighters in distracting bulls and getting riders to safety.
If it’s not your first rodeo, you’ve likely seen today’s guests—legendary Barrelman Cody Sosebee and World Champion Bullfighters Dusty Tuckness and Cody Webster—at work from your spot in the stands.
Today, you’ll get to hear what it’s like to be down in the arena with them… and why they look forward to working Cheyenne Frontier Days (The Daddy) every year.
As you’d imagine, it’s quite the conversation when you get these three together, and you’ve got a front row seat.
Join us and find out:
What makes Cheyenne the rodeo they all look forward to the most (and tell all their friends to come to) each year
Why the Frontier Park arena stands out from any other arena in the world
How Dusty and Cody’s teamwork dynamic changes when they’re here in Cheyenne
The enlightening way Dusty and Cody approach harder aspects of their work
Everyone’s favorite moments from working The Daddy over the years
For more about what you can expect from the action in Frontier Park arena, head on over to Rodeo 101.
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What’s it like to be Miss Frontier? Find out as host Mariah Johnson, Indian Committee Chairman, welcomes Jordan Johnson, Miss Frontier 2023, and Rachelle Hayes Zimmerman, Miss Frontier 1993, to share the highlights from their individual reigns… including advice for those Miss Frontier hopefuls listening today!
In 1931, Jean Nimmo Dubois became the first Miss Frontier—making Cheyenne Frontier Days history, and paving the way for a legacy nine decades strong… and still counting.
Whether making her grand entrance during the rodeo, greeting the cheering crowd during a parade, or talking with fans at events around the nation, Miss Frontier is an icon of the Western way of life, and those who have held the title carry that honor with them for decades.
Today, Mariah Johnson, Indian Committee Chairman, welcomes two women who not only earned the title of Miss Frontier, but also made it a family tradition: Mother-daughter duo Jordan Johnson, Miss Frontier 2023, and Rachelle Hayes Zimmerman, Miss Frontier 1993.
Listen in to hear:
How the role of Miss Frontier—and the process of earning the title—has evolved through the years
The story behind the red buckskins you’ll see Miss Frontier wearing today
What it’s like to be Miss Frontier, and what inspired Rachelle and Jordan to each pursue the title
Rachelle and Jordan’s favorite memories from their individual reigns
Advice for the next generation of Miss Frontiers
For more on the history of Miss Frontier, tune in to “Eras of Western Women: 1930-1960.”
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the Dandies, or what it takes to earn your spot in their ranks… have we got a treat for you!
A sisterhood spanning generations, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandies have served as goodwill ambassadors of our event since 1970.
In addition to keeping up with the bustling 10-day schedule of Cheyenne Frontier Days—including appearances at the Coronation Ball, pancake breakfasts, grand parades, rodeo performances and night shows—our spirited and sparkling Dandies represent Cheyenne Frontier Days at rodeos, fairs and other celebrations throughout the Rocky Mountain Region year-round.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be one of these legendary ladies, or what it takes to earn your spot in their ranks… have we got a treat for you!
Today, Dandies alumnus Lisa Murphy (‘84-’86) welcomes fellow alumnus Shirley Holmes Churchill (‘75-’77) and current Dandies Director Halley Redman to share:
The origins of the Dandies, and the “tried and true cowgirl” who founded the group
What it was like to be one of the very first Dandies
What it takes to be able to carry the (surprisingly heavy) sponsor flags you see Dandies ride with in the arena
How the Dandies, and even the type of riders they look for, have evolved over the past 55 years
The skills Dandies learn that stay with them for a lifetime
What Halley looks for when selecting new Dandies
Shirley and Lisa’s most cherished memories from their time in the group
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What defines a Wyoming cowgirl?
It’s the way she approaches the world with strength, confidence, and resilience.
It’s in her passion for the Western way of life.
It’s a definition as vast and ever-evolving as the West itself—even into the newest generation of Wyoming cowgirls, out blazing their trails as we speak.
The bold, barrier-breaking women you’ve met in our past three “Eras of Western Women” episodes aren’t always the typical “cowgirl” you’d expect… and yet, each represents her own brand of cowgirl authentically, unapologetically, unequivocally.
For generations, Women of the West have been trailblazers, shaping history with each step. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on as countless remarkable women continue to make their mark on the world.
Today, you’ll get to meet even more.
In our fourth and final episode of the “Eras of Western Women” series, honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) share stories about:
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With the rise in popularity of Western films in the late 1920s and early 1930s, our nation was enamored by the romance and intrigue of the American West.
It was no longer enough to simply watch the action on a screen; people wanted to have an authentic, boots-on-the-ground Western experience for themselves.
And where better than Cheyenne Frontier Days?
Between 1930 and 1960, both Cheyenne and Frontier Park played host to a wide array of women breaking barriers left and right—and it’s their stories we celebrate today.
In our third of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) share stories about:
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Welcome to the era of the cowgirl:
A ground-breaking time in Western history that saw women stepping boldly into the world of rodeo… and never looking back.
In our second of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) highlight:
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The women whose stories you’re about to hear are more than celebrated names from Wyoming’s history; they’re women whose strength, confidence,
and resilience exemplify the spirit of the Wyoming cowgirl… and whose impact shaped the West as we know it today.
Kicking off the first of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Castle (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) celebrate:
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When you get two veterans of Frontier Nights together, chances are… they’re going to have some pretty great stories to share.
Today, you’ve got a seat at the table to hear some of the best, straight from Wyoming country music artist Chancey Williams and Bob Romeo of Romeo Entertainment Group—the agency responsible for bringing everyone from Garth Brooks to Post Malone to our legendary Frontier Nights stage.
Listen in as these fine gentlemen reflect on some of their favorite stories from behind the scenes, including:
Why Bob credits Randy Travis and Sawyer Brown for getting his foot in the door in Cheyenne
How Chris LeDoux checked off his number-one bucket list item at CFD’s 100th Anniversary celebration
Where in Frontier Park Chancey credits as the place that gave his band their foundation
Stories from behind the scenes with Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, and George Strait
Why the Contract Acts office keeps a framed photo of Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux shaking hands
How the South Dakota highway patrol helped bring the Oak Ridge Boys to Frontier Nights
Creative ways we’ve worked around Wyoming weather to ensure the show goes on
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Stories are the heart of Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD), and sharing them with one another is as rich a tradition as our event itself.
From nostalgic looks back at where CFD has been, to exciting conversations about where we’re going next,
you’ll hear it all first—right here on the Official Podcast of Cheyenne Frontier Days, recorded live in historic Cheyenne, Wyoming!
Join Diane Shober, Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and our own Tom Hirsig, Cheyenne Frontier Days President and CEO, as they share:
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