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Episode #15:
You’ve heard about the changes coming to our arena this year; you’ve gotten a preview of who’s joining us at Frontier Nights; and now, we’re switching the focus to a different part of Frontier Park… the Morning Star American Indian Village.
Foundation Board Member Affie Ellis joins us in the studio to share what makes this new addition so special, and why you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to explore this one-of-a-kind space.
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Episode #13:
2026: The Year of the American Indian, the 250th anniversary of our great nation, and the biggest, most exciting Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration yet… capped off with some extra-bright stars to light up Frontier Nights!
Listen in as Tara Vreeland, former Miss Frontier 2004, catches up with Carly Dibble—Talent Buyer, for Romeo Entertainment Group—about this year’s lineup, and what it takes to bring these world-class performers to our stage.
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Episode #14:
The countdown to Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) 2026 is on, and there’s more to look forward to this year than ever… starting with the rodeo!
Hang on to your cowboy hats, because CFD Chief Executive Officer Tom Hirsig and Foundation Board Member / Former Public Relations Chairman Bob Budd are about to let you in on all the exciting upgrades coming your way.
(Here’s one big hint… it all kicks off on Friday, July 17.)
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Episode #12:
He’s a 4X Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) saddle bronc champion, 9X National Finals Rodeo qualifier, and bona fide hometown hero… and still, Cheyenne’s own Brody Cress is as down to Earth as it gets.
Today, Brody—along with his parents, Tommy and Lannette Cress—joins CFD Chief Executive Officer Tom Hirsig to share what it means to represent your hometown, stay true to your roots, and inspire the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls.
Let’s ride.
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Episode #11:
From the celebrated Paramount series Yellowstone, to riding horseback as the Grand Marshal in our grand parade, actor and American Indian cultural advisor Mo Brings Plenty carries a distinct presence and energy everywhere he goes.
You’ll see—and hear—that energy in action as we welcome Mo to the podcast, where Former Miss Frontier 2004 Tara Vreeland finds out:
When Mo realized his voice and work would shape how people understand American Indian culture
Mo’s greatest hopes for the next generation
How Mo felt about being part of the 2025 Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration
What sets the Morning Star American Indian Village apart from traditional concepts
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Episode #10:
A Bright Future for Native Culture at Frontier Park
As the sun sets on this year’s Daddy of ‘em All, a new star begins to sparkle in the distance: the Morning Star Indian Village, a living celebration and immersive experience of American Indian culture.
Slated for opening in 2026—when Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrates the Year of the American Indian—this dynamic venue will come to life during our annual 10-day event, then transition into a seasonal educational destination for the rest of the year.
Here to share their insights on what you can look forward to inside the Morning Star American Indian Village—and its deep significance to the Native populations in our region—we’re joined by Ivan Posey (Tribal Education Coordinator for Central Wyoming College), Sandra Iron Cloud (Coordinator for the Little Sun Drum and Dance Group), and Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation Board Member Affie Ellis.
Find out more about the Morning Star American Indian Village project at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation website.
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Episode #9:
This year, we’ll make Cheyenne Frontier Days history as we welcome country music artist Ian Munsick to the Frontier Nights stage—marking the first time one of Wyoming’s own will headline a night show at The Daddy of ‘em All!
As Ian famously shared on stage during his sold-out show at Red Rocks, “My [second] goal is to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ball is in your court, Cheyenne Frontier Days; 2025, what do you say?”
The rest, as they say, is history… or will be, here in a few weeks.
Former Miss Frontier Tara Vreeland brings Ian back to that moment for the story behind that now-infamous statement, plus finds out:
How Ian’s Wyoming roots have shaped his path as an artist and the music he’s created
What the crowd can expect when Ian takes the stage—and what surprises might be in store
How Ian hopes fans feel coming away from his shows
Brand-new and longtime fans alike can brush up on Ian’s extensive music catalog right here, and catch him live in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as he kicks off the 129th Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration on Friday, July 18! Tickets available now at https://cfdrodeo.com/.
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And that, folks, is the thrill of bull riding.
Episode #8:
Not so long ago, the gentlemen you’ll meet today were your average trio of Wyoming-grown buddies, catching up and crossing paths in various rodeo circles.
Today, one is the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days (Tom Hirsig); another’s been the Cheyenne Frontier Days arena medic for going on 38 years (Dr. Skip Ross); and the third is a former National Finals Rodeo (NFR) bull rider (Dennis Humphrey).
Through it all, they’ve held strong to their friendship, including their shared ties to rodeo.
Today, you’ll get to listen in as they recount some of their favorite stories. Find out:
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One of Cheyenne Frontier Days’ most enduring connections is our partnership with the military,
a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade.
Around here, tradition runs deep; the stories—and, sometimes, the horses—run wild; and community runs strong above all.
One of the most enduring connections is our partnership with the military, a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade.
Today, your host Tara Vreeland—former Miss Frontier and current CFD marketing team member—welcomes two distinguished former military chairmen, Tucker Fagan and Hans Ritschard, for a heartwarming and humorous conversation about the enduring connection between F.E. Warren Air Force Base and Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Find out:
Why you’ll always see a tank in the arena on Military Monday—and the story behind how the tradition got started
How CFD changes the lives of young airmen stationed in Cheyenne
The legacy behind Tucker’s beloved 1996 CFD jacket
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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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