About this episode
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? Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Connect with Matt West: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlwest/ Website: https://mattwestnow.com/ https://www.westfitgym.com/ https://bootcampaign.org/youmatter/ Special thanks to our sponsors. MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ First Light: https://www.firstlight.farm/ Leupold: https://www.leupold.com/ Black Rifle: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Hoyt: https://hoyt.com/ Bass Pro / Cabellas: https://www.basspro.com Timestamps: 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