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The Breakdown

The Breakdown
Breakaway Roping
Rodeo
Women's Rodeo World Championships
Rodeo Houston
Calf Roping
Jackie Crawford
Cattle Roping
Prorodeo
Purina
AT&T Stadium
Gilbert, Arizona
WPRE World Standings
Backtrack
Calf Pushing
Patriot Reno Open Breakaway Roping
Professional Rodeo
Fast Back Ropes
Fort Worth
White Cone
Rodeo Austin

The Breakaway Roping Journal and CalfRoping.com present "The Breakdown," a weekly podcast featuring breakaway roping and tie-down roping's top talent, from the professional athletes, to the amateurs, to those breeding the top horses in the game. Each episode features an interview with a top athlete or personality in the rodeo industry. We also feature bonus episodes with roping tips from Roping.co... more

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Latest Episodes

This week on The Breakdown, Tie-Down Breakdown host Hannah Mann is joined by Calli Montague, the newest member of the Equine Network and Western Sports Group team.

With previous Breakaway Breakdown host Lillian Kent transitioning into a role on the ... more

The newest episode of The Breakaway Breakdown is a two-for-one listen—NFBR average champion Rylee George, followed by 2025 WPRA Breakaway World Champion Taylor Munsell, both fresh off signature wins that defined their seasons.

Host Lillian Kent open... more

The latest episode of The Breakdown Podcast takes listeners inside the most talked-about finishes of the 2025 Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway, featuring on-the-ground interviews with all three event champions—Hali Williams, Josie Conner and Madd... more

From a ranch kid in Miles City, Montana, to a world champion with seven straight trips to Las Vegas, Haven Meged joins The Tie-Down Breakdown to talk about the moments that shaped his career.

Meged reflects on his unforgettable 2019 rookie year, the... more

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Recent Guests

Haven Meged
Tie-down roping athlete and winner of NFR Round 9
Episode: The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 9 Winner Haven Meged
Joel Braden Harris
Professional rodeo athlete
Episode: The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 6 Winner Joel Harris
John Douch
Tie-down roper and NFR Round 5 Winner
Episode: The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 5 Winner John Douch
Shad Mayfield
Reigning All-Around World Champion and NFR Round 1 Winner
Episode: The Tie-Down Breakdown: 2025 NFR Round 1 Winner Shad Mayfield
Megan Lunak
2025 INFR breakaway champion, advocate for women in rodeo
Episode: The Breakaway Breakdown: INFR Champion Megan Lunak's Story
Bryce Derrer
Professional calf roper in the PRCA
Episode: The Tie-Down Breakdown: Bryce Derrer’s San Angelo Redemption
Bailey Bates
The newest Governor's Cup champion
Episode: The Breakaway Breakdown: Bailey Bates' Sioux Falls Triumph
Arianna Varischetti
Owner of the horse Reno that Bailey rode
Episode: The Breakaway Breakdown: Bailey Bates' Sioux Falls Triumph
Rylee George
Puyallup champion and professional breakaway roper
Episode: The Breakaway Breakdown: Puyallup Champ Rylee George

Hosts

Hannah Wheeler
Calfroping host and engaging personality in the rodeo community.
Lillian Kent
Breakaway host known for her engaging interviews with athletes in the rodeo industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • <3

    thanks for bringing more exposure to our sport! also thank you for having an episode with Lynn Smith, she is so awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happy_camper13
    United States2 years ago
  • TOO SHORT & NOT ENOUGH INFO

    Please do not make a 3 minute podcast and over half of it is an ad then literally have one sentence from someone. That does not help. Please have a more in-depth conversation with people that are around 30 minutes long.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Country Girll
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the exposure given to the sport of rodeo and its athletes, highlighting the importance of storytelling.
There are some critiques regarding the length and depth of certain episodes, suggesting a desire for more in-depth conversations.

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The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 5 Winner John Douch
Q: What do you think is his it factor? What sold you on him?
He reveals that his girlfriend encouraged him to buy Bo despite the horse being initially crippled, which influenced his decision.
The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 5 Winner John Douch
Q: What's his ideal setup?
Douch describes the conditions and settings that work best for his horse, Bo, particularly noting he is an older horse that requires careful handling.
The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 5 Winner John Douch
Q: Walk me through your run.
Douch discusses his performance and adjustments made to improve his sharpness during the competition.
The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 4 Winner Kincade Henry
Q: How's it feel to be Callie's co-star in every single one of her TikToks?
Kincade humorously acknowledges the attention he gets from his wife's social media habits but ultimately embraces it.
The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Round 9 Winner Haven Meged
Q: Talk about your journey getting here and how it's been different this year than in years past.
Haven discusses how he usually qualifies early but this year was tough, ultimately making it at the last minute.

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Focusing on breakaway roping and tie-down roping, the content highlights interviews with influential athletes and personalities from the rodeo industry. Episodes feature discussions about triumphs, challenges, and personal journeys of competitors at various levels, from professionals to amateurs. Unique elements include insights into horse breeding and training, strategies for competitions, and the mental aspects of being a successful roper. The podcast serves as a platform for athletes to share their stories, making it appealing to those interested in the rodeo world and the stories behind the athletes who shape it.

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The Breakdown launched 4 years ago and published 149 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Breakdown include:

1. Haven Meged
2. Joel Braden Harris
3. John Douch
4. Shad Mayfield
5. Megan Lunak
6. Bryce Derrer
7. Bailey Bates
8. Arianna Varischetti

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