Matt West, voice of the Professional Bull Riders tour, uses his talent with a mic in his hand to celebrate the riders, the bulls, and the cowboy lifestyle. Matt is also a gym owner, Westfit, located in his hometown of Nowata, Oklahoma. In this episode we talk life, bulls, cowboys and what makes a good rider. And of course, who’s the bull riding GOAT?
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MATT WEST LINKS:
Instagram | MattWestNow.com | West Fit Gym | Boot Campaign
TIME STAMPS:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:45 Who is Matt West to PBR?
0:01:55 There’s good people everywhere you go
0:03:00 Best part of Matt’s job
0:04:45 PBR in real life
0:06:10 Giving the athletes a voice
0:07:30 Dumbest thing Matt has ever done
0:10:00 One of the only sports you can die practicing
0:12:00 Having to be ready for anything
0:12:45 Jose Vitor
0:14:26 Brazilian cowboys
0:15:38 J.B. Mauney
0:19:00 Is there judging flaws in PBR?
0:22:00 The respectful athletes
0:23:10 What makes a good bullrider?
0:26:20 Passion creates the drive
0:27:32 How Matt West got his start
0:30:30 The dangers of working in the industry
0:33:00 Death is a part of life
0:36:50 “Be Cowboy.”
0:39:00 Rodeo Entertainer and the non-scripted show of PBR
0:42:42 The difference between Matt and others in the profession
0:44:45 Hats vs. helmets
0:46:44 Worst injury and still riding
0:48:00 The animal’s health is priority
0:51:10 Who’s the best bullrider ever?
0:53:20 Closing
0:54:31 Sponsorships
