X Factor Roping Podcast

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#85 Jade Corkill and Hunter Koch Nov 18, 2022

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This special edition podcast features NFR heelers Jade Corkill and Hunter Koch. The two sit down together to discuss and compare each other’s careers and experiences as an elite team roper. To watch the video verison of this podcast, visit: https://xftr.net/corkillkochpodcast

#84 Lightning Aguilera Nov 01, 2022

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Lightning Aguilera credits his first NFR qualification to his head horse, Jess A Moose, 2022 AQHA Head Horse of the Year. In this podcast, Lightning discusses his childhood, adjustments he has made to his heading to be more consistent, horsepower, and his preparation for the NFR.

#83 Cole Davison at “World Classic Events” Oct 21, 2022

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Cole Davison introduces World Classic Events, a roping production he started. Cole discusses the format of the roping and how he hopes it will encourage more teams to enter. He also breaks down some of his runs from a previous event and shares the three goals he has for his horses. To watch this rundown, visit: https://xftr.net/davisonwcerundown

#82 Tanner James Oct 10, 2022

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2022 PRCA Rookie of the Year, Tanner James, got the full rodeo experience this year. He battled the urge to go home when he wasn’t winning, endured partner swaps, and competed in arenas he had never been to before. Listen as he talks about how he stayed mentally strong and motivated to keep pushing forward. To watch this podcast, visit: https://xftr.net/tannerjamespodcast

#81 Throwback Thursday Podcast – Chase Tryan at “Open Showdown” Oct 06, 2022

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In this episode of The Rundown, Chase Tryan talks roping with draw partners, doing your job, and staying hooked with the run no matter what happens. To view “The Rundown” videos discussed in this podcast, visit: https://xftr.net/tryanopenshowdown

#80 Kellan and Carson Johnson Oct 04, 2022

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Kellan and Carson Johnson, brothers from Casper, Wyoming, are no strangers to team roping and the cowboy way of life. Between the two of them, they hold three College National Team Roping Titles. In this podcast, Kellan and Carson discuss what it is like to rodeo hard all summer long and finish in the top 20 in the world. To watch this podcast, visit: https://xftr.net/johnsonpodcast

#79 Chase Tryan Sep 26, 2022

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33-year-old Chase Tryan qualified for his first NFR in 2012. His second NFR qualification would come years later. Chase discusses that during those years, team roping changed. He had to adjust his style of roping to become one of the best heelers in the world. Listen as Chase takes us through the highs and the lows of his career and the things he had to learn in order to remain at the top of his game.

#78 Jake Long “Practice Pen Rundown” Sep 22, 2022

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X Factor’s new PRACTICE Rundown gives cowboys the opportunity to break down runs from the practice pen. Here is your chance to hear NFR heeler, Jake Long break down some of his practice runs. Listen as he takes us through several runs explaining his ideal practice sessions, style of roping, and how it changes from horse to horse. If you would like to watch this PRACTICE Rundown, visit: https://xftr.net/longpracticerundown

#77 Ross Ashford Sep 19, 2022

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In 2021, Ross achieved a life-long goal by qualifying for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Listen as Ross takes us through his first NFR experience and adjustments he has made to his heeling to become more consistent and competitive.

#76 Coleman Proctor Sep 15, 2022

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We had the special opportunity to sit down with NFR header, Coleman Proctor as he broke down his runs from the Lone Star Shootout. Listen closely as Coleman discusses his strategy during the roping and how “sticking to the basics” allowed him to finish strong despite riding a greener head horse.

To view “The Rundown” videos discussed in this podcast, visit: https://xftr.net/proctorlsshootout

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