Cali Griffin is a lifelong cowgirl, Circuit Finals Qualifier, and head rodeo coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University whose passion for breakaway roping and developing young athletes runs as deep as her grit. Known for her energy, competitiveness, and love for the sport, Cali has built her life around rodeo — both in and out of the arena — mentoring college athletes while still chasing her own competitive dreams.

In this episode, Cali opens up about the storms that nearly ended her career. A devastating hip injury in 2023 set off an 18-month battle marked by chronic pain, surgery, setbacks, self-doubt, and the fear of losing the one thing that had always been her outlet. She shares the raw reality of hitting rock bottom — questioning her identity, her ability, and whether she would ever rope competitively again.

Cali walks listeners through the mental and physical grind of recovery, the loneliness of suffering quietly, and the courage it took to ask for help. From undergoing major hip surgery to ultimately pursuing stem cell therapy in Mexico, her journey is one of humility, perseverance, faith, and learning to let go of control. Through it all, friendships, coaching purpose, and a renewed perspective carried her forward.

This episode is honest, emotional, and deeply relatable. It’s about facing disappointment head-on, redefining success, and finding joy again — not just in winning, but in simply getting to do what you love. Cali’s comeback reminds us that valleys don’t mean the end of the story — sometimes they’re where a new one begins

Listen to this powerful episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube via @rodeolive.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

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Mo Brings Plenty is a Lakota horseman, actor, and cultural leader whose impact reaches far beyond television and film. Known for his work in Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, and the upcoming Outriding the Devil, Mo has become one of the most important voices in preserving, protecting, and sharing Native American stories with truth and integrity.

In this episode, Mo opens up about the storms he has walked through — childhood hardships, broken dreams, addiction, loss, and the long road back to faith and purpose. Horses became his escape, his identity, and the gift that carried him across the world. Prayer became the anchor that steadied him when life felt overwhelming. And through every storm, staying true to who he is became the foundation of his strength.

Mo shares powerful insights about humility, cultural identity, the matriarchal roots of Lakota leadership, and why diversity is one of God’s greatest designs. He explains his responsibility in Hollywood productions — to honor ancestors, protect sacred traditions, and ensure accurate representation for Native communities.

This episode is emotional, spiritual, grounding, and deeply meaningful. Mo’s wisdom hits the heart. His humility inspires. His resilience reminds us that storms shape us — but they don’t define us.

Listen to Episode 262 on your favorite platform or watch on YouTube via @rodeolive.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

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Taylor Munsell enters the 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping as the number-one roper in the world — a milestone built through five seasons of resilience, growth, and relentless pursuit of improvement. A five-time NFBR qualifier, Taylor has transformed early learning curves into the confidence and consistency that now define her presence in the arena.

In this episode, Taylor reflects on her early years when every rodeo felt like a lesson, every run was an adjustment, and experience had to be earned the hard way. She explains how those seasons forged the maturity that allowed her to operate with clarity and purpose this year — roping with confidence, staying aggressive behind the barrier, and giving herself a chance to win every time she backed in the box.

Taylor also opens up about her horsepower, the systems she has built around her program, and how she managed the pressure of entering the last stretch of the season while sitting near the top of the standings. From handling tough draws to trusting her preparation to leaning on her support crew, Taylor brings honesty and sharp competitive insight into what it takes to stay at the highest level of women’s rodeo.

Her story represents the very best of breakaway roping — discipline, evolution, horsemanship, and the determination to turn years of trial and error into the season of her career.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

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