Sep 24, 202618 minS1
Hall of Fame Team Roper Jake Barnes joins us for Ep.12 of Saddle Up Salinas!
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Saddle Up Salinas
Hosted by California Rodeo Salinas · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Saddle Up Salinas brings you inside the world of the California Rodeo Salinas like never before. Hosted by Mandy & Amanda, this podcast features conversations with guests from across the Western industry—sharing stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and the people who make the Rodeo what it is. From traditions and history to the action in the arena, it’s all here—real, unfiltered, and maybe with a few bloopers along the way.So… saddle up and join the ride. 🤠🎧Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow along (@CaliforniaRodeo)
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Saddle Up Salinas about?
Saddle Up Salinas brings you inside the world of the California Rodeo Salinas like never before. Hosted by Mandy & Amanda, this podcast features conversations with guests from across the Western industry, sharing stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and the people who make the Rodeo what it is.
Who hosts Saddle Up Salinas?
Saddle Up Salinas is hosted by California Rodeo Salinas. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Saddle Up Salinas covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Hall of Fame Team Roper Jake Barnes | Saddle Up Salinas Ep. 12" (24 September 2026, 18 minutes), "Pierce Wold | Saddle Up Salinas Ep. 11" (11 September 2026, 11 minutes), and "Monty “Hurricane” Lewis | Saddle Up Salinas Ep. 10" (24 July 2026, 9 minutes).
How often does Saddle Up Salinas publish?
Saddle Up Salinas publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Saddle Up Salinas?
Booking probability for Saddle Up Salinas is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Saddle Up Salinas requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Saddle Up Salinas's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Saddle Up Salinas?
The strongest fits for Saddle Up Salinas are Sports. Saddle Up Salinas has a sports audience.
About the host
California Rodeo Salinas hosts Saddle Up Salinas, a sports podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #11
Pierce Wold | Saddle Up Salinas Ep. 11
Sep 11, 202611 minS1We caught up with Pierce Wold at the California Rodeo Salinas!
- Jul 24, 20269 minS1
In this episode hosts Mandy Lindquist and Amanda Gianolini catch tie-down roper Monty Lewis warming up his horse before Second Day of Slack at the 116th California Rodeo Salinas, and talk him into an unplanned sit-down...
- Jul 8, 202638 minS1
Meet your hosts — Mandy & Amanda are bringing you inside the California Rodeo Salinas like never before. 🤠 Saddle Up Salinas is the official podcast of the California Rodeo Salinas — and in Episode 8, it's all about...
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- Jun 20, 20261h 2mS1
In Episode 7 of Saddle Up Salinas, we sit down with Fernando Sam-Sin — a man whose journey to rodeo is unlike anything you've ever heard.Born and raised in The Hague, Netherlands, Fernando came up as a boxer who nearly...
- Jun 6, 202655 minS1
Episode 6 of Saddle Up Salinas is here — and this one is special. We sit down with Benny Jefferson — past President of the California Rodeo Salinas, inventor of the Benny Blaster, the man behind the legendary arena dirt...
- May 21, 202646 minS1
In Episode 5 of Saddle Up Salinas, we sit down with the man behind the name — Ed Montana. Ed is a Salinas singer-songwriter whose music and spirit are woven into the very fabric of the California Rodeo Salinas. His song...
Episode #4
J.D Crouse: From Nebraska Cowboy to California Rodeo Salinas Champion | Saddle Up Salinas Ep. 4
May 7, 202641 minS1Join hosts Amanda Gianolini and Mandy Lindquist on Saddle Up Salinas as they welcome two-time California Rodeo Salinas All-Around Champion, J.D Crouse.🤠 From growing up in Nebraska surrounded by horses to becoming a...
Episode #3
Behind the Mic | Wayne Brooks & Will Rasmussen on Calling the Greatest Rodeo in California Ep. 3
Apr 23, 202646 minS1In Episode 3 of Saddle Up Salinas, we sit down with two of the most respected voices in professional rodeo — Wayne Brooks and Will Rasmussen.Wayne is a 5-time PRCA Announcer of the Year and 9-time National Finals Rodeo...
Episode #2
John Harrison – Life in the Arena
Apr 9, 20261h 5mS1In Episode 2 of Saddle Up Salinas, we sit down with John Harrison, a celebrated rodeo clown, to talk about his unforgettable return to the California Rodeo Salinas after 12 years.🎤 Hosts Mandy and Amanda dive into...
Mar 26, 20261h 20mS1In the debut episode of Saddle Up Salinas, we’re diving into one of the most iconic and adrenaline-filled traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas—freestyle bullfighting. A fan-favorite and the grand finale of every...
Recent guests
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Jake Barnes
Battalion Chief of Training, Automotive Diagnostics and Programming
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Wayne Brooks
5-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, 9-time National Finals Rodeo announcer
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Will Rasmussen
trusted announcer at California Rodeo Salinas since 1999, Breakroom Sessions
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John Harrison
President and General Manager of WebMD Health Services, University of Virginia School of Law
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