Where Rodeo Meets The Road!

Where Rodeo Meets The Road! A look at Rodeo across the country. Be sure to check out our website www.the-arena-press.com

Where Rodeo Meets The Road! is a sports podcast hosted by The Arena Press, with 175 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #175

  175- Kash Loyd | From NHSFR Champion to No. 1 in the PRCA Permit Standings

  Aug 17, 202626 minS5

  Ken sits down one-on-one with rising bareback rider Kash Loyd , one of the young cowboys quickly making a name for himself in professional rodeo. The 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo Bareback Riding Champion has made an impressive transition into the PRCA ranks. Still competing on his permit, Loyd currently sits No. 1 in the PRCA permit standings with approximately $46,000 won —and his official rookie season doesn't begin until 2027. Kash talks about his journey into bareback riding, overcoming the injury that ended his 2023 NHSFR, returning a year later to win a national championship, and what he's learning while competing against some of the best bareback riders in ProRodeo. We also talk about his 2026 summer run, including his success at Coleman, Lawton and the 90th XIT Rodeo in Dalhart , and what he's building toward when his official PRCA rookie campaign begins. Is Kash Loyd one of the next young names to watch in bareback riding? Get to know him now, before the 2027 rookie race begins. Keywords: Kash Loyd, bareback riding, PRCA permit standings, NHSFR champion, National High School Finals Rodeo, PRCA rookie, ProRodeo, XIT Rodeo, Lawton Rodeo, bareback rider, Wrangler NFR, rodeo podcast, Where Rodeo Meets the Road

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  Episode #174

  174- Rodeo Injury Report & Comebacks | Stetson Wright, Rocker Steiner, Shad Mayfield + XIT & Lawton Recap

  Aug 12, 202624 minS5

  On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road , Ken and Janae break down the latest headlines from across professional rodeo. We start with the injury report , including Cooper Filipek’s recent back injury in Utah, then look at the return of some of the sport’s biggest names, including Stetson Wright, Dean Thompson, Wacey Schalla, and Rocker Steiner . The show also recaps the action from the XIT Rodeo in Dalhart and Lawton Rangers Rodeo , highlighting standout performances and the athletes building momentum during the summer run. Plus, we continue following one of the biggest comeback stories in rodeo as Shad Mayfield climbs to No. 24 in the tie-down roping world standings , keeping his late-season NFR hopes alive. From injuries and comebacks to the latest rodeo results and world standings movement, this episode covers the stories shaping the road to the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo . Keywords: PRCA injury report, Stetson Wright, Rocker Steiner, Shad Mayfield comeback, Dean Thompson, Wacey Schalla, Cooper Filipek, XIT Rodeo, Lawton Rodeo, PRCA standings, NFR race, rodeo podcast, Where Rodeo Meets the Road.

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  Episode #173

  173- XIT Rodeo 2026 Preview | Dalhart's 90-Year Tradition & The Stars to Watch

  Aug 6, 20269 minS5

  The 90th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion is here, and Where Rodeo Meets the Road is bringing you a special preview before the action begins in Dalhart, Texas. Join Ken and Ellie Clift, 2025 Miss Rodeo XIT , as they take you inside one of Texas' most historic rodeos, celebrating nine decades of western heritage and championship rodeo. The duo previews the next three days of competition, highlights the top storylines, and discusses many of the biggest names expected to compete, including Kaleb Driggers , Junior Nogueira , John Douch , Kade Sonnier , Kash Loyd , and many more as they continue their chase toward the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo . Whether you're attending the XIT Rodeo or following the PRCA season from home, this episode gets you ready for one of the premier rodeos of the summer. 90th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion Top contestants to watch PRCA world standings Dalhart, Texas rodeo tradition ️ Interview with Miss Rodeo XIT 2025 Ellie Clift Storylines heading into the weekend Keywords: XIT Rodeo 2026, Dalhart Rodeo, XIT Reunion, PRCA Rodeo, Kaleb Driggers, Junior Nogueira, John Douch, Kade Sonnier, Kash Loyd, Miss Rodeo XIT, Texas Rodeo, Where Rodeo Meets the Road, Wrangler NFR. Topics Covered

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  Episode #171

  171- Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026 Recap | Champions, Ryder Wright’s Win & Shad Mayfield’s Comeback

  Jul 28, 202625 minS5

  The 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo delivered championship performances, dramatic tiebreakers, breakout victories, and major movement in the ProRodeo world standings. On this episode of Where Rodeo Meets the Road , Ken and Janae recap the biggest moments from the Daddy of ’em All , including Jayco Roper’s 93-point bareback ride , Ryder Wright’s first Cheyenne saddle bronc championship , Luke Mackey’s bull riding victory , and the next generation of rodeo stars making their mark. The show also covers the championship runs of Cheyanne McCartney, Tayla Moeykens, Cole Pugh, Britt Bedke, Slade Wood, Tyler Tryan and Nicky Northcott , along with the debate surrounding Cheyenne’s limited-field format and what the results mean for the race to the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo . Plus, we follow one of the biggest comeback stories in ProRodeo as Shad Mayfield continues climbing the tie-down roping world standings . After returning at the Reno Rodeo, Mayfield has built momentum through major checks and victories, moving to No. 25 in the world with $65,239.71 and keeping his late-season NFR hopes alive. 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days champions Ryder Wright’s first Cheyenne victory Jayco Roper’s career-best 93-point ride Cheyanne McCartney’s breakaway roping win Tayla Moeykens and Yeti win the barrel racing Tyler Tryan and Nicky Northcott defeat the world champions Luke Mackey wins Cheyenne bull riding Cole Pugh’s breakout steer wrestling championship Cheyenne’s new limited-field format Shad Mayfield’s comeback and NFR standings climb The latest PRCA and WPRA world standings Keywords: Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026, Cheyenne rodeo results, Ryder Topics Covered

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  Episode #170

  170- Stetson Wright Injury, Shads comeback & the Cheyenne Rodeo Controversy

  Jul 23, 202627 minS5

  Stetson Wright is sidelined after suffering a separated shoulder at the Calgary Stampede and undergoing surgery for knee injuries, including a torn meniscus and PCL. We break down when and where he was injured, what his recovery timeline may look like, and how the setback could affect the remainder of his 2026 season. We also provide the latest update on reigning PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion Rocker Steiner following successful neck surgery for two herniated cervical discs. Plus, we examine the controversy surrounding the new 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days format, including the elimination of traditional slack, reduced timed-event entries, and the debate over whether the “Daddy of ’em All” is moving away from the open-entry traditions that helped build its legacy. Topics include: Stetson Wright injury update, Shad Mayfield's return, Calgary Stampede, PRCA rodeo injuries, Cheyenne Frontier Days controversy, elimination of slack, timed-event limits, barrel racing and the future of professional rodeo.

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