Hey, it's Chris Wimmer.

Stick with me for 30 seconds.

This is my reminder that my book, The Summer of 1876, Outlaws, Lawmen, and Legends in

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It's a fun, fast, narrative that weaves together several stories from one transformative summer.

Thanks, and now on with the show.

What is the strangest thing that's ever happened to you during a competition?

Boy, that's a tough one.

I mean, other than probably a steer tearing my pants off.

Welcome to the second episode of a three-part series on the Houston Livestock Show in

Rodeo. In episode one, we learned about the history and the mission of Rodeo Houston,

and the army of volunteers it takes to make it all possible.

In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the Rodeo.

We'll start with the managing director of sports and events presentations,

Catherine Schultz. Her title means, She Runs the Rodeo.

We talked about some of the unique features of Rodeo Houston.

The realities of life is a rodeo athlete, and some of her favorite memories of the event.

And then stick around for a fun interview with five-time world champion steer wrestler

and past Rodeo Houston champion, Luke Brankhino. We hit a ton of topics, including the importance

of keeping the cowboy lifestyle alive, the unique partnership between a steer wrestler and his

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