When the Dust Settles Podcast

Welcome to When the Dust Settles – the Greatest Podcast on Dirt! 🤠🐂Hosted by CZMan and Lee Vai, we dive deep into the heart-pounding world of bull riding. From breaking down the latest Unleash The Beast events, rider comebacks (like Jose Vitor Leme's epic runs), injuries, legendary bucking bulls, and rising stars (including trailblazing women like Moria Novakoski) – we cover it all with insider analysis, hot takes, and passionate discussion.New episodes drop every Thursday at 8pm est – hit SUBSCRIBE, turn on notifications, and join the conversation in the comments!

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  TW Thomas Talks Barrels & Bulls + New England Rodeo Week 7 & PBR | When the Dust Settles

  Aug 13, 20261h 4m

  This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and CzMan welcome TW Thomas from the World Senior Professional Bull Riding Association (WSPBR) to talk about his upcoming Barrels and Bulls event in Drumright, OK on September 12th, benefiting the Oklahoma Special Olympics. Then Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda, a Cowboy Savior from the New England Rodeo, returns to break down Week #7 — including where the standings stood going in (with leader Derek Costa sitting out) and how things shook out after the event. Plus, the guys dig into the latest from PBR: Florida Freedom Days standings, the Nashville Stampede's lead, and Jose Vitor Leme closing in on Chris Shivers. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 -Theme Songs 02:20 - Thank You to Our Sponsors 05:20 - WSPBR with TW Thomas 23:50 - New England Rodeo Week #7 with Shane and CzMan 46:51 - PBR Teams: Florida Freedom Days 1:00:42 – Wrap-Up IN THIS EPISODE TW Thomas (WSPBR) previews the Barrels and Bulls event — Sept 12th in Drumright, OK, raising money for the Oklahoma Special Olympics Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda joins from the New England Rodeo for a Week #7 recap Standings going in: Derek Costa (leader, not competing), Marlon Henrique on Banana Joe (81), Alvaro Silva on Batman (82), Marcos Rodrigues on Superman (85) How the standings shook out after the event PBR Teams: Florida Freedom Days standingsNashville Stampede holding the lead Jose Vitor Leme closing the gap on Chris Shivers GUESTS TW Thomas, World Senior Professional Bull Riding Association Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda, New England Rodeo Thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible!#WhenTheDustSettles #ProfessionalBullRiding #PBR #Rodeo #BullRiding #WSPBR #NewEnglandRodeo #SpecialOlympics #Drumright #Oklahoma Follow Us Everywhere: Instagram: @lee_vai_ @czmanwtds X (Twitter): @LeeVai_WTDS TikTok: @lee_vai.wtds @frankczar#whenthedustsettles #thisismybull

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  New England Rodeo Chaos, JoJo Joins the Fight, and PBR Teams Heats Up | WTDS

  Aug 6, 202654 min

  This week on When the Dust Settles — The Greatest Podcast on Dirt — we break down a wild night at the New England Rodeo, catch up on PBR Teams Week 2, and preview Freedom Days. NEW ENGLAND RODEOThe building was buzzing all night — this might be the hottest ticket in town right now, and the addition of JoJo to the bullfighting crew was a difference-maker. Derek Costa (240 pts) took a 17-point lead over Emanuel Rodrigues (223 pts) into the night — Costa rode, Rodrigues didn't. Rafael Fernandes put together the standout ride of the night on Shang Hi for 85. Only three qualified rides all night, all in the 80s: Cristian Felipe on Batman (81) and Derek Costa (84). And Banana Joe gave everyone a show — second week in a row he didn't want to load back in the chute, with the bullfighters and JoJo mixing it up (maybe a little too much fun for Black Bill). LEE'S FIELD TRIP TO OKC A stop at the Oklahoma City National Memorial at the former Murrah Federal Building site — a powerful moment from the trip. PBR TEAMS — WEEK 2 Sunday was the day:- Alan De Souza rides King Tut for 89.35 (arguably should've been 90), lifting Nashville Stampede over KC Outlaws 90.20- John Crimber rides Rock and Roll (on reserve) for 89.50, Fort Worth Flatliners over Arizona Ridge Riders 89.30Standings: Nashville Stampede sits in 1st by points (1067.15), Texas Rattlers tied at the top (972.95) — both teams sit at 4-1.Game of the Weekend: Oklahoma Wildcatters walk it off on Sunday behind Kase Hitt on Milestone (179.40) over the Ridge Riders (176.10). FREEDOM DAYS PREVIEW- Ezekiel Mitchell signs with the Carolina Cowboys as an Unrestricted Free Agent- Boudreaux Campbell signs with Florida Freedom as an Unrestricted Free Agent- Smoothest Ride Leaderboard presented by Busch Light ❤️ GOOD STUFF The KC Outlaws helped out a stranded motorist Saturday night — good people, good sport.Final thoughts: a great chat with Kateleigh Vanderburg of 3B Cattle Company — who also happens to be Lee's realtor. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 05:30 New England Rodeo Recap 16:30 Banana Joe & Bullfighter Chaos 19:30 PBR Teams Week 2 Recap 30:40 Game of the Weekend 38:00 Wrap-Up ️ Follow the show: Instagram: @lee_vai_ @czmanwtds X (Twitter): @LeeVai_WTDS TikTok: @lee_vai.wtds @frankczar #PBR #BullRiding #NewEnglandRodeo #PBRTeams #RodeoLife #WhenTheDustSettles#whenthedustsettles #thisismybull

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  Ole School Episode — Pure Bull Riding & Rodeo Talk | When the Dust Settles

  Jul 23, 202649 min

  The Greatest Podcast on Dirt goes OLE SCHOOL this week! No fancy graphics, no images, no theme song — just Lee Vai and Cz Man sitting down for pure, unfiltered bull riding and rodeo talk. And they have PLENTY to talk about. The New England Rodeo is on fire with over 2,500 fans packing the house — so many that people had to be turned away at the door. The PBR Teams scene is heating up with John Crimber gutting out a ride on a groin injury, the Florida Freedom charging into first place, and Carolina Cowboys coach Jerome Davis earning a legendary honor. Plus the guys weigh in on the growing controversy surrounding Cheyenne Frontier Days. NEW ENGLAND RODEO RECAPThe New England Rodeo is drawing crowds like never before — over 2,500 fans turned out for the latest event, with some having to be turned away at the door. The energy in the building was electric and Lee and Cz Man break it all down. JOJO — IN-ARENA ENTERTAINERNew York's own JoJo — clown, barrelman and comedian — brought the house down at the NER. Lee and Cz Man talk about what JoJo brings to the atmosphere and why great in-arena entertainment is a vital part of the rodeo experience. NER RESULTS Vinicius Rainer wins the night on King Kong Andrew Cox steps up to the Pro Division for his FIRST ever pro rideThe guys break down every qualified ride and what the performances mean for the rest of the NER season. PBR TEAMS — COLORADO SPRINGSJohn Crimber showed the heart of a champion this week — competing through a groin injury and covering his bull when lesser riders would have stayed home. Lee and Cz Man break down what that kind of toughness means at this stage of the Teams season.Meanwhile the Florida Freedom have surged into first place in the PBR Teams standings — and the guys discuss what it means for the rest of the field heading deeper into the season.️ JEROME DAVIS — PRCA HALL OF FAMEA massive honor for the bull riding community — 2026 PBR Teams Champion Carolina Cowboys coach Jerome Davis has been inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Lee and Cz Man pay their respects to one of the sport's true legends. CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS CONTROVERSYMultiple concerns have surfaced surrounding Cheyenne Frontier Days and Lee and Cz Man are not holding back. Tune in for their unfiltered take on one of the sport's most storied events. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the Greatest Podcast on Dirt! LIKE this video if you love real, unfiltered bull riding talk! COMMENT below — what do you think about the controversy at Cheyenne Frontier Days? Drop your take! CONNECT WITH US▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhenTheDustSettles Follow us on social media for clips, updates & behind the scenes#BullRiding #NewEnglandRodeo #ViniciusRainer #KingKong #AndrewCox #JohnCrimber #FloridaFreedom #PBRTeams #JeromeDavis #ProRodeoHallOfFame #CarolinaCowboys #CheyenneFrontierDays #CFD #PRCA #JoJo #WhenTheDustSettles #BullRidingPodcast #PBRPodcast #GreatestPodcastOnDirt #WesternSports

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  One Point Separates 1st & 3rd — New England Rodeo Event 4 Recap | When the Dust Settles

  Jul 2, 202657 minS0

  <p>🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and Cz Man are joined by New England Rodeo Cowboy Protector Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda for a full breakdown of New England Rodeo Event 4 — and what a night it was! Six qualified rides, three of them separated by just ONE point from top to bottom, and some of the best bull and rider matchups the NER has seen this season. This episode is all NER, all the time — nearly an hour of pure bull riding coverage straight from the dirt!🐂 NEW ENGLAND RODEO — EVENT 4 RESU...

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  One Point Separates 1st & 3rd — New England Rodeo Event 4 Recap | When the Dust Settles

  Jul 2, 202657 min

  🤠 The Greatest Podcast on Dirt is BACK! This week on When the Dust Settles, Lee Vai and Cz Man are joined by New England Rodeo Cowboy Protector Shane "The Godfather" Rhuda for a full breakdown of New England Rodeo Event 4 — and what a night it was! Six qualified rides, three of them separated by just ONE point from top to bottom, and some of the best bull and rider matchups the NER has seen this season. This episode is all NER, all the time — nearly an hour of pure bull riding coverage straight from the dirt!🐂 NEW ENGLAND RODEO — EVENT 4 RESULTS🥇 1st Place — Christian Felipe — 83 points on Black Magic🥈 2nd Place — Marlon Henrique — 82.5 points on Batman🥉 3rd Place — Derick Costa — 82 points on King KongSix qualified rides on the night — a tremendous showing from the entire field.Just ONE point separated Christian Felipe's winning ride from Derick Costa in third. From the moment Christian climbed on Black Magic to Shane's dirt's eye view of every close call — Lee, Cz Man and The Godfather break down every moment of this tightly contested event in nearly an hour of unfiltered bull riding talk.🛡️ SHANE "THE GODFATHER" RHUDA — DIRT'S EYE VIEWNobody covers the New England Rodeo like Shane Rhuda. As a bullfighter and Cowboy Protector who works these events firsthand, Shane brings perspective to the broadcast booth that no one else can offer. When the scores are this close — 83, 82.5 and 82 — every tenth of a point matters, and The Godfather was right there on the dirt for all of it.📣 SANDWICH STAMPEDE — COMING SOON!Don't forget — the Sandwich Stampede is coming to the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, NH on July 17 & 18, 2026! A First Frontier Circuit PRCA event featuring all 9 traditional rodeo events. Get your tickets and come out and support live rodeo in New England!🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the Greatest Podcast on Dirt!👍 LIKE this video if you love tight competition and great bull riding!💬 COMMENT below — was Christian Felipe's 83 on Black Magic the ride of the night or did another ride steal the show for you?🔗 CONNECT WITH US▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhenTheDustSettles📱 Follow us on social media for clips, updates & behind the scenes#BullRiding #NewEnglandRodeo #ChristianFelipe #MarlonHenrique #DerickCosta #BlackMagic #Batman #KingKong #ShaneRhuda #TheGodfather #CowboyProtector #SandwichStampede #PRCA #WhenTheDustSettles #BullRidingPodcast #PBRPodcast #GreatestPodcastOnDirt #WesternSports #Rodeo

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