Out of the Box Podcast

Episode 3 of the Championship Mentality- Mental Fortitude

Audra Gentry and Dru Stewart discuss the steps it takes to achieve peak performance not only in team roping, but in whatever you are wanting to accomplish. In this episode, Audra and Dru speak with Coach John Baxter, Special Team Coordinator for the football team at Fresno State University. Coach Baxter has been a football and life coach for over forty years, but is also a team roper, and brings his wealth of wisdom and experience to the podcast. Be sure to tune in!

Episode 2 of the Championship Mentality- Physical Preparation

Audra Gentry, a Hall of Fame volleyball player and Championship Volleyball Coach, and Dru Stewart, an avid team roper, marathon runner, and viral youtube instructor, discuss the steps it takes to achieve peak performance not only in team roping, but in whatever you are wanting to accomplish. In this episode, Audra and Dru speak with Phil Benadum Jr., executive director at the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association and overall fitness junkie, who has overcome major battles in his life to now be in the best shape of his life at 58 years old. Be sure to tune in and listen to some great advice to take your game to the next level!

Episode 1 of The Championship Mentality- The Starting Point

Everyone wants to level up their game, and no matter where you are experience wise in team roping, there is always room for improvement. Audra Gentry, a Hall of Fame volleyball player and Championship Volleyball Coach, and Dru Stewart, an avid team roper, marathon runner, and viral youtube instructor, discuss the steps it takes to achieve peak performance not only in team roping, but in whatever you are wanting to accomplish. Audra and Dru interview guests with Championship experience, and really dive into what it took to achieve greatness. You don't want to miss out on this captivating 4 part series!

Episode 7: Vegas baby! Ferron and Audra talk Finale w/ Layne and Mikhayla

Ferron and Audra have a conversation with WSTR Employees Layne Sharp and Mikhayla DeMott about all their is to know about the Ariat WSTR Finale. Listen in for a fun and hilarious conversation! 

Episode 6: A Convo with #9.5 Heartland winner Leo Campbell & Tunica Open Winner Cooper Freeman

Ferron and Audra talk with the #9.5 Heartland Winner from Abilene, TX Leo Campbell along with Cooper Freeman, the winner of the Open in Tunica, MS. They also discuss current deadlines, and the last weekend of World Series qualifiers this 2022 season. Tune in! 

Episode 6: A Conversation w/ #9.5 Heartland Winner Leo Campbell & Tunica Open Winner Cooper Freeman

Ferron and Audra talk with the #9.5 Heartland Winner from Abilene, TX Leo Campbell along with the winner of the Tunica Open Cooper Freeman. They also discuss upcoming deadlines and the LAST weekend of Qualifiers for the 2022 World Series Season. Tune in! 

Episode 5: A Conversation with Past WSTR Finale Winners Rickey Decuir & Clay Acuna

Ferron and Audra catch up with Rickey and Clay about their past 2021 Ariat WSTR Finale win, how the win has affected their lives, and what they are up to now. Plus we recap what's going on in the team roping office and upcoming qualifiers, you don't want to miss it! 

Episode 4: A conversation with John Johnson , Cole Williams, Clayton VanAken, and Denton Dunning

Ferron and Audra spoke with John Johnson from JX2 about the World Series Qualifier "The Daddy" in Cheyenne, WY, along with the new Ariat WSTR American Rodeo Open Roping Contender Tournament. Ferron caught up with Clayton VanAken and Denton Dunning, the winners of this first event, along with Cole Williams who worked the event. Tune in to catch a great show!  

Episode 3: Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and the Ropers who helped

In this third episode, Ferron and Audra speak to ropers Cade Passig and Charles Gonzales about their involvement and help with the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, one of the biggest fires in New Mexico History. They also talk about the upcoming qualifiers for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Join for a great listen!

Episode 2: USTRC Cinch NFTR 2022 Wrap Up w/ Robert Detweiler & John English

In this episode, Ferron and Audra catch up with Robert Detweiler, event project manager and John English, event operations manager, as they discuss how everything went in Fort Worth, TX at the USTRC Cinch National Finals of Team Roping XXXIII. We also go over all of the winners of the event, a few stories, and what qualifiers and signature series events are coming up this weekend. Tune in while you're heading down the road!