The Short Round
Welcome to ”The Short Round,” the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Immerse yourself in everything Canadian Pro Rodeo! Hosted by Wacey Anderson, he brings you the latest news, in-depth analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from Pro Rodeo Canada athletes and personnel. Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo fan or new to the sport, ”The Short Round” is your go-to source for everything related to Canadian Pro Rodeo. From results to exclusive interviews, Wacey covers all the bases. Each episode offers a unique blend of entertainment, education, and insider insights, making ”The Short Round” a must-listen. So, saddle up and join us for a journey into the heart of Canadian Professional Rodeo!
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Episodes
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Episode 3, Season 2 — Welcome to the thirtieth episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, Wacey Anderson welcomes Scott Byrne, a 2024 Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee. The guys discuss Scott's illustrious career in the arena, how he navigated life after rodeo, and how he continues to give back to the sport he loves.
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Episode 2, Season 2 — Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, Wacey Anderson sits down with Canadian Champion Bull Rider Jared Parsonage. The boys cover the injury that kept him out of CFR50, his career, and everything in between!
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Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Episode 1, Season 2 — Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
2025 is here, and the rodeo season is beginning to ramp up. This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy catch up on the early events in 2025 and see how our Canadian crew is faring in the early stages of the PRCA season.This week's feature interview is with Kavis Drake, the 2024 Canadian Heading Champion. The 18-year-old phenom turned heads at CFR50 and looks to continue the momentum in 2025.
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Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Episode 27, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals have come and gone, and the 2024 Wrangler NFR has wrapped up with a new set of World Champions crowned. This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy catch up on everything that has happened in the rodeo world over the past month, and they look back on some of the top moments from 2024.
See you all in the New Year!
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Episode 26, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals are here. This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy catch up to prepare you for an exciting week of rodeo at Regina, SK's Canadian Western Agribition.
This week's feature interview is with the CPRA General Manager, Denny Phipps. Denny and Wacey catch up on CFR50, the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals, and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (00:12:45-00:58:34)This episode is dedicated to the legendary Canadian Bullfighter TJ Baird. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Baird family, and TJ will be greatly missed.
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Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Episode 25, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy get up to speed following the 2024 Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Banquet and look ahead to the 2024 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals.
This week's feature interview is with the 2024 Canadian Champion Bareback Rider, Kody Lamb. We cover his march to the 2024 Canadian title, his historic ride on Virgil, and much more. (00:11:20-01:04:49)
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Episode 24, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy recap all the action from the 50th Canadian Finals Rodeo.
This week's feature interview is the 2024 Canadian Champion Breakaway Roper Macy Auclair. We cover her wild week in Edmonton and what it took for her to seal her first Canadian title. (00:51:52-01:46:08)
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Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Episode 23, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-third episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, we throw it back to our CFR50 live shows, where we welcomed Kody Lamb, Tyler Kraft, Tyler Thomson, and Scott Byrne to the stage.
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Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Episode 22, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-second episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy are joined by Professional Rodeo Announcer Robert Schmidt to help break down all the races and who to watch for as we head into the 50th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
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Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Episode 21, Season 1 — Welcome to the twenty-first episode of The Short Round, the official podcast of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
This week, Wacey Anderson and Clay Creasy will catch you up on all the action from the Labour Day Weekend tour as we close the book on the 2024 season.
For our feature interview this week, Wacey sat down with Ten Time CPRA Entertainer of the Year, Dennis Halstead! (00:21:34-00:57:37)
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Meet Your Host: Wacey Anderson
Dive into the captivating world of Canadian Professional Rodeo with Wacey Anderson, Pro Rodeo Canada Insider and Social Media Manager. As the host of "The Short Round" podcast, Wacey brings over six years of seasoned podcast hosting experience, along with an authentic, firsthand understanding of the rodeo lifestyle.
Wacey's journey is deeply rooted in rodeo. His early years were spent in the heart of this thrilling sport, which culminated as the 2014 Canadian Cowboys Association Champion Bull Rider. This connection with rodeo extends beyond the arena, as Wacey gracefully transitioned from competitor to a key player in the media and production side of the sport. His work has taken him to some of the most significant Rodeos and Bull Riding events in the country, offering him unique insights and experiences that enrich his storytelling and analysis.
In "The Short Round," Wacey leverages his comprehensive rodeo background to deliver in-depth discussions, exclusive interviews, and captivating narratives. Whether he's breaking down competition results, interviewing contestants or personell, or sharing behind-the-scenes stories, his passion and expertise shine through. Join Wacey Anderson on this exhilarating journey, as he takes you through the twists and turns of Canadian rodeo, making it an accessible and thrilling experience for all.