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@_dczyzu_ @EchoesofWarYT I read Empire of the Summer Moon and was fascinated by it. Afterwards I picked up this book with a deep dive into the history. Gwynne cited this book many times.

ByrdAloft's tweet photo. @_dczyzu_ @EchoesofWarYT I read Empire of the Summer Moon and was fascinated by it. Afterwards I picked up this book with a deep dive into the history. Gwynne cited this book many times. https://t.co/edrk4Cx2k8

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Chris Powers

@fortworthchris

3 months ago

Today I sit down with my friend JB Mauney — the greatest bull rider ever. He earned the reputation Dragonslayer for a reason: because he rode bulls no one else could. We talk extensively about how he conquered the legendary bull, Bushwacker. Bull riders are as tough as anyone on the planet and this episode goes deep into the sport and lifestyle it demands. We talk about obsession, sacrifice, and what full commitment really looks like day in and day out to be great. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. 00:00 - Intro 03:27 - What does it mean to “work bulls”? 06:23 - How can you tell if a bull is good? 11:35 - JB’s approach to bull riding 16:39 - JB’s early life and bull riding 23:07 - Being in control of a bull 28:00 - How bulls differ 32:07 - What’s happening in the chute? 40:44 - JB’s injury list 43:10 - What makes the difference between the top bull rider and the 50th best bull rider? 51:22 - mental vs. physical technique 55:02 - How much do the bull fighters matter? 57:28 - Why causes a rider to be thrown off? 01:01:14 - Riding Bushwhacker and what makes the perfect bull 01:14:35 - When bulls die & retire 01:18:55 - Bucktown 01:22:12 - A typical week for a professional bull rider 01:23:37 - The lacerated liver story 01:30:58 - Why Bucktown is a bull rider’s paradise 01:36:24 - How riding is scored 01:43:43 - How do you “practice” bull riding? 01:51:16 - The cowboy code of riding 01:55:48 - Giving a bull a brand of honor 01:57:55 - How they move bulls around the country for rodeos 02:10:05 - raising bulls in Bucktown 02:12:46 - JB’s routine 02:16:05 - The ABBI 02:20:37 - The buzz around Bucktown 02:30:20 - When a bull knows who their rider was 02:33:43 - Is there one ride over your career that sticks with you? 02:39:10 - Can a bull get a 50 score? 02:46:55 - Wrapping up