Beyond the Rodeo is taking a little break, but we hope to be back soon with more stories from across the rodeo community.
In the meantime, we hope you'll spend some time in our archives, where you'll find memorable conversations, honest stories and plenty of advice from some of rodeo's best.
Welcome to Beyond the Rodeo, a podcast brought to you by Western Sports Foundation that explores the ups and downs of rodeo life, discusses options for providing high-quality, low-cost care for Western sports athletes, and reveals ways to help the sport of rodeo reach new heights.
Join WSF as they take you behind the scenes with stories from rodeo athletes, insight from industry greats, plus tips and encouragement on how to thrive as a rodeo athlete.
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Episode 42: Bear Pascoe — From the Super Bowl to the Dirt
In this episode of Beyond the Rodeo, we sit down with Bear Pascoe—former NFL Super Bowl champion, rodeo athlete, and assistant rodeo coach at Cal Poly—to talk about mindset, resilience, and what it means to play the long game.
Bear shares his journey from growing up in the Western industry to playing professional football, winning a Super Bowl championship, and making his return to rodeo. He opens up about the mental challenges of elite competition, the power of positive mindset, and why having the right team around you matters both in sports and in life.
We also discuss the similarities between football and rodeo, how athletes can navigate setbacks, and why caring for both physical and mental health is essential for long-term success in and out of the arena.
About the Podcast
Beyond the Rodeo is a podcast presented by Western Sports Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting rodeo athletes in and out of the arena. Through mental health support, educational resources, crisis care, and more, Western Sports Foundation serves as a lifeline for Western athletes when they need it most. To learn more or get involved, visit wsf.org.
8 Jan 2026
Episode 41: TJ Gray
Fresh off a big win in Las Vegas, 2025 NFR Bull Riding Average Champion TJ Gray joins host Kaycie Timm for an honest conversation about momentum, mindset, and navigating the realities of life as a professional bull rider.
TJ reflects on what clicked during his last year's NFR, the lessons learned through injury and recovery, and how faith, planning, and perspective shape his approach to the sport. From handling pressure on the biggest stage to redefining success beyond the scoreboard, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what it takes to sustain a career at the top level of rodeo.
In this episode:
Growing up in bull riding and chasing a lifelong goal
Lessons learned between TJ's first and second NFR appearances
Managing pressure, nerves, and expectations on rodeo's biggest stage
The importance of preparation without overthinking
The team behind the scenes: family, support systems, and sponsors
Winning the NFR Bull riding Average and Top Gun Award
Riding through injury and choosing long-term health
About Western Sports Foundation
Beyond the Rodeo is presented by Western Sports Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Western sports athletes. Through mental health resources, educational scholarships, crisis assistance, and more, WSF helps athletes navigate life in and out of the arena. Learn more or get involved at wsf.org.
20 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 40: 2025 PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Tucker Allen
Fresh off an unforgettable run in Las Vegas at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 2025 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion Tucker Allen joins Kaycie to break down his journey to the gold buckle.
Tucker shares how a late start in rodeo turned into a world title, the season-defining wins that set up his NFR run, and what it took to stay mentally sharp through highs, lows, and pressure-filled moments inside the Thomas & Mack. He also talks horsepower, hazing, camaraderie among bulldoggers, and how faith and preparation shape his approach to the sport.
In this episode:
• Tucker's unexpected path into bulldogging
• The bet that started it all
• Surviving the toughest steers at the 2025 NFR
• Banker's speed, power, and the horse-sharing teamwork behind big wins
• Mental performance, pressure, and learning to "quiet the mind"
• Season highs, mid-summer struggles, and the run that changed everything
• What's next for the reigning world champ
Learn more about WSF and our support services for rodeo athletes at wsf.org.
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Episode 42: Bear Pascoe — From the Super Bowl to the Dirt
Published 21 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So whether it's, you know, getting a start, you know, getting your first swing up, you know, catching the steers head, placing it out of the saddle, whatever it may be, have a plan of something you're going to work on each and every day you step into that arena. All right. And if that's the one thing you accomplish, fantastic. All right. You're 1 % better than you were the day before. All right. And if we can leave the arena every day being 1 % better than we were the day before, it's going to, our talent's going to skyrocket. And yeah, and that's the stuff that I'm trying to express to them, you know, because rodeo athletes are different now. […]
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