
Hoof to Hat
Hoof to Hat podcast highlights the ins and outs of country living with a touch of humor. Hosted by western store own/leatherworker/auctioneer Russ Brown and radio broadcast veteran Rusty Walker.
Episodes
30 episodes
Hoof to Hat - Season 2 Episode 1 - "New Year - New Fun!"
On the first Hoof to Hat podcast of 2024, Russ and Rusty cover lots of topics since the holiday season. Russ talks about the retail side of the Christmas season, his quick trip to Las Vegas for the Miss Rodeo America pageant and the Na...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:17
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Hoof to Hat Episode 29 - Tammy Rowland - A Zebra Lady
This week on Hoof to Hat, Rusty meets a local zebra owner. Tammy Rowland tells about her lifelong obsession with the horse's stripped cousin. She tells explains why it's not a good idea to own one and what the future might hold for her and "Fli...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:01

Hoof to Hat Episode 28 - URA Stock contractors Barry Wright & Chuck McKellips
The United Rodeo Association Finals were recently held in Topeka, KS. and Russ and Rusty pulled a few strings to convince Barry Wright of Wright Rodeo Company and Chuck McKellips of CR McKellips Rodeo Co. to spend time on the Hoof to H...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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42:08

Hoof to Hat Episode 27 - Barrel Racer/Team Roper/Artist Marilyn Domer
There is more to a person than meets the eye and when it comes to cowgirls, Marilyn Domer of Kansas is a perfect example. This week Russ and Rusty help reveal some of this accomplished barrel racer/team roper's not-so-hidden talen...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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45:38

Hoof to Hat Episode 26 - Hang 10 on the MagnaWave with Bill and Kiley
This week Rusty and Russ find out how a grandfather and his granddaughter go from competing in and winning national titles in the AHCA (American Horsemen Challenge) to breakaway roping to becoming PEMF (Pulsating Electro-Magnetic Field) MagnaWa...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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55:30

Hoof to Hat Episode 25 - Setting the record straight with Shawn Day
This week the Hoof to Hat podcast went on the road to catch up with PAFRA member, roper, mounted shooter and full on interesting person, Shawn Day.Shawn tells his side of everything including how a guy from Oklahoma doesn't start in rod...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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43:40

Hoot to Hat Episode 24 - Trainer Lee Hart and Mattijs Werbrouck
This week Russ and Rusty catch up with clinician Lee Hart and his apprentice from Belgium, Mattijs Werbrouck. Mattijs is in the US to learn to train horses in the sport of EXCA which is becoming popular in Belgium. Mattijs is also gett...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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43:46

Hoof to Hat Episode 23 - A quick check up
This week Russ and Rusty pull from their years of experience to give insight on many topics including how to catch a racoon and what wonderful pets racoons make, what you get when you breed a zebra with a donkey and if baby skunks have the abil...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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39:12

Hoof to Hat Episode 22 - Miss Rodeo Kansas 2023 Jessica Klumpe
This week on the Hoof to Hat podcast, Rusty and Russ visit with Miss Rodeo Kansas the Monday morning after the Topeka PRCA Rodeo in August. Jessica Klumpe has a strong drive to never give up on a dream and she tells of all the obstacles she ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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46:01

Hoof to Hat Episode 21 - Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association continues
Russ and Rusty's conversation with members of the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association continues. In part two, Aaron Auld, Michael Hall, Jessica Beck, Travis Beck, Jeremy Johnson and Dakota Smithreman talk about the similarities and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:36
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Hoof to Hat Episode 20 - Professional Armed Forced Rodeo Association part 1
On this week's podcast, members of the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association (PAFRA) stopped by the Hoof to Hat studio. Rusty and Russ get to know PAFRA President Aaron Auld, VP Michael Hall, Secretary Jessica Beck, Steer Wrestling Direct...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:12

Hoof to Hat Episode 19 - A girl and her goats. Lexi Welsh tells us about her goat business.
This week Rusty and Russ get to explore the world of goats with Lexi Welsh and her mom Dianna. Lexi started showing goats when she was 8 years old. Now she buys, sells and breeds goats and plans to continue to reinvest into her herd...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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44:13

Hoof to Hat Episode 18 - Sheepy talk part 2 with Lindsey Reister-Hendricks
Talking about sheep continues with Russ Brown, Rusty Walker and sheep producer/shower Lindsey Reister-Hendricks. We asked how old does a child need to be to start showing sheep and how to you groom a lamb for a show. Lindsey also tells us...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:10

Hoof to Hat Episode 17 - Wanna get Sheepy? with Lindsey Reister-Hendricks
This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ and Rusty explore the world of sheep with third generation sheep producer Lindsey Reister-Hendricks. Lindsey answers all of our questions from what breeds she raises, gestation period to halter breaking lambs....
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:58

Hoof to Hat Episode 16 - Jen from Florida wants to start a hobby farm
This week on Hoof to Hat Russ and Rusty talk with one of R Bar B's newest employees. Her name is Jen. She was a hair salon owner and she recently moved to Northeast Kansas from Florida. Jenn tells why her and her husband made the move and...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:58

Hoof to Hat Episode 15 - Round 2 with Chad Mathes "After Hours"
Hoof to Hat's first "After Hours" podcast continues with team roper/clinician Chad Mathes. Chad reveals a talent he developed in high school and how he likes to keep it alive after the steers are put away. He tells us what is the sadde...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:24

Hoof to Hat Episode 14 - learning the ropes with Chad Mathes
This week's podcast was recorded "after hours". Rusty gets to know Russ's longtime friend Chad Mathes. Chad is a roper talks about the popular sport and how he got started. He also gives advice on what color rope to buy for best results.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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41:42

Hoof to Hat Episode 13 - Wanna try a clinic? with Karen Rabe
This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ's friend Karen Rabe tells of her un-traditional introduction to horses. She bought a horse sight unseen off the internet and tells Rusty and Russ how she learned from the experience. Karen goes on to explain what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:11

Hoof to Hat Episode 12 - Look at the world of Pig Showing with Payke Brown
This week Hoof to Hat explores the world of pig showing. Rusty and Russ bring in Russ's oldest son Payke to find out some of the ins and outs of show pigs. Payke explains the hobby of showing pigs and explains this hobby that is fun for the ent...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:00

Hoof to Hat Episode 11 Pimping Bulls with Ben Lohmann
This week Rusty and Russ spend time with one of Russ's best childhood friends, Ben Lohmann. We hear about some of their high school shenanigans. They are debate over grape or black cherry Kool aide and how Ben makes a living as an interna...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:25

Hoof to Hat Episode 10 - We made it to TEN episodes!
Russ and Rusty celebrate their 10th episode of the Hoof to Hat podcast. They review some of their technical challenges in the world of podcasting. For Storytime, Russ reveals how he came to own a part of NFR history! M...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:25

Hoof to Hat Episode 9 with part 2 of EXCA World Champion Lee Hart
Russ and Rusty continue their lively conversation with EXCA World Champion Lee Hart. In this episode, Lee's wife Laura joins them and tells how they met in a warm-up pen at an EXCA race. The topic of married life and sharing chores is discussed...
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29:20

Hoof to Hat Episode 8 with EXCA Champion Lee Hart
This week Russ Brown and Rusty Walker welcome multiple EXCA World title winner, clinician and Road to the Horse Wild Card competitor Lee Hart.We learn Lee's role models as a young cowboy and what he wants to be when he grows up. Are you...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:40

Hoof to Hat Episode 7 with Clint Tatum pick/insurance man/
This week Russ and Rusty continue their conversation with former professional rodeo pickup man Clint Tatum. Clint has more rodeo stories and tells how his experience in rodeo helped him transition into farm and ranch insurance. Questions about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:54

Hoof to Hat Episode 6 with guest Clint Tatum
"There's something women love about a pickup man!" Wanna know why?This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ Brown and Rusty Walker visit with former rodeo pickup man Clint Tatum. Hear about the adventures from one of the hardest jobs in the worl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:58
