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Behind the scenes of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, you’ll find the very heart of our organization: Our volunteers.
In 2017, long-time volunteer George Geyer launched the Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) Youth Volunteer program, creating an opportunity for the next generation—ages 13 to 18—to experience what it’s like to be part of Cheyenne’s most celebrated tradition.
Straight from youth volunteers Kane Smith and Drake Logan, you’ll find out:
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Around these parts, it’s impossible to have a conversation about western culture and the Wyoming way of life without mentioning Cheyenne Frontier Days… especially if, like Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Cheyenne Frontier Days has “always been a part of you.”
We’ve saved you a seat at the table as old friends Tom Hirsig (Cheyenne Frontier Days and Chief Executive Officer) and Governor Gordon, joined by First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Gordon, recall and reminisce on their Wyoming roots—from being born and raised on Wyoming ranches, to the importance of protecting the culture we hold so dear.
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You’ll rarely see their faces; you won’t hear their names ringing out across the arena; but the gentlemen you’re about to meet are an essential part of the rodeo that our athletes couldn’t do it without.
Together, Rick Foster (Program Director, Justin Sportsmedicine Team) and Dr. Skip Ross (Cheyenne Frontier Days Medical Director and Arena Physician) hold a combined 90 years’ experience treating rodeo athletes at the Daddy of ‘Em All—a group they proudly refer to as “a whole different breed of human being.”
In this conversation with Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo announcer Garrett Yerigan, you’ll get to know the folks who’ve treated countless athletes in our arena, and find out:
Why they consider rodeo a “true collision sport”
What it was like to be first on the scene for Dylan Terro’s life-threatening accident in 2025
How the practice of on-site sports medicine has evolved since Rick and Skip got started
What keeps them coming back, year after year
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“It seems like so many of us get our start that way, friend: Somebody invites us in, and you poke around a little bit for a year or two, and find that there’s something about it that just brings you back.”
Many a Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) volunteer can relate to this quote from Mike Smith, former Public Relations Chairman, on what it looks like to become part of CFD’s extensive volunteer family.
That certainly includes 2026 CFD Hall of Fame inductee Cindy Braden, whose initial “poking around” in 1982 resulted in a celebrated, barrier-breaking career of service—44 years strong and counting!
In addition to devoting thousands of hours across numerous CFD committees, Cindy proudly carries the distinctions of being the first (and only) woman on the rescue team for our famed chuckwagon races; helping develop the Junior Barrels program; serving as the first female president of the HEELs organization; and extending her legacy of volunteerism through the CFD Youth Volunteer program.
Listen in as host Mike Smith welcomes Cindy to the CFD podcast studio to share:
Memories from her time on the chuckwagon race rescue team
Her favorite moments from Junior Barrel program, and her pride in its participants
What it was like (and the unique hurdles she overcame) to rise through the ranks of the HEELs
Hopes for the future of the Youth Volunteer program
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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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