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Follow along to hear the best team ropers and horsemen in the industry discuss their life story and how they became successful.For more information, please visit XFactorTeamRoping.com

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#116 Anthony Lucia

Fresh off winning the PRCA Announcer of the Year for the third straight year , Anthony Lucia joins us to share the journey behind the voice. From growing up trick roping on rodeo’s biggest stages to discovering his passion for announcing, Anthony opens up about identity, setbacks, faith, and fully committing to your calling. He talks about heartbreak, breakthrough moments, mentors who shaped him,…

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#115 Wesley Thorp

World Champion heeler Wesley Thorp joins the show to break down the mindset, fundamentals, and turning points that shaped his career. From preparing for the Timed Event Championship to managing pressure one run at a time, Wesley shares how control, consistency, and disciplined practice have kept him at the top of the sport. He talks about the influence of his grandpa, lessons learned at his first…

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#114 Clay Logan

In this episode, Clay Logan breaks down the huge growth of his ropings— 2,450 entries and nearly $1.5 million paid out —and the changes that made this year’s event the best yet. He talks about the importance of great cattle, the addition of the big scoreboard, and what makes the 377 arena so roper-friendly. Clay shares how his ropings began, how rising cattle prices affect producers, and why the…

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#113 Trey Yates

In this podcast episode, Trey Yates dives into the craft of elite heeling—from rodeo vs. horse-show style to mental strategy, 4th-quarter pressure, and the role of faith in competing at the highest level.

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#112 Trey Johnson

In this inspiring episode, Trey Johnson shares his journey of faith, growth, and discovering true purpose. He challenges us to look beyond success and ask, “If you take the money out of the equation, would you still do it?” — a powerful reminder to align our time and gifts with what truly matters.

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#111 Wyatt Cox

Wyatt Cox joins the show to talk about chasing dreams, discipline, and the road from California to Texas. From pivotal misses to major wins, Wyatt shares lessons on staying calm under pressure, evolving as a student of the game, and why there’s no backup plan — this is it.

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#110 Kyle Stull

X Factor Team Roping presents a powerful conversation with Kyle Stull —team roper, coach, and expert in human performance with a graduate degree in Rehabilitative Science and a Doctorate in Behavior . In this episode, we explore the intersection of science and sport: how muscle memory, natural talent, and deliberate practice come together to create elite-level roping. Kyle shares how his unique…

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#109 Cole Davison

In this episode of the X Factor Roping Podcast, we sit down with NFR qualifier Cole Davison as he shares his journey from growing up in Oklahoma to making a name for himself in the world of team roping. Cole opens up about how he got started in the sport, the importance of surrounding yourself with business-minded people, and his goals with the Gold Buckle Futurities. He also dives into life after…

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#108 John Dowdy – President of Equinety

In this episode, we sit down with John Dowdy , the driving force behind Equinety , to explore the story behind the company and its game-changing equine supplement. John takes us through Equinety’s origins, its mission to enhance horse health and performance, and the science behind its unique amino acid formula. We also dive into the business side—discussing the challenges and successes of growing…

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#107 Tyler Wade and Wesley Thorp

In this episode, we sit down with two of the biggest names in team roping: Tyler Wade, a 2x World Champion from Terrell, TX, and Wesley Thorp, a 3x World Champion from Stephenville, TX. These two champions open up about their unforgettable season and the key factors that helped them secure their second world title together. Tyler and Wesley also dive into their passion project, the World Youth…

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