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
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