Rodeo Episodes

Join us for an exhilarating ride with Jessa Thomas, the 17-year-old Miss Teen Rodeo Washington 2024. From her roots in Kittitas County to shattering rodeo norms, Jessa's unbridled spirit is truly remarkable. Hosted by the charismatic Mr. Al Pete from the MPN Network, this episode, titled, Dripping in Miss Teen Rodeo Washington, adds a unique touch to the conversation. Explore Jessa's journey, her commitment to equine wellness, and the empowering 'be-YOU-tiful' message she champions. Brace yourse...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Barrel Racing Brilliance with Staci Russell. Ms. Russell shares her unique journey from Detroit girl to student-athlete to a self-proclaimed “cowgirl”. Along the way she educates us on the world of rodeo competition and culture. Staci also discusses how, despite her late start in the riding horses and rodeo competition, she became the first African American Barrel Racing Champ for the Mid-States Rodeo Association (MSRA). Beginn...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Rodeo Royalty with Khalilah Smith. Khalilah shares with us how her love for horses helped her face a challenging childhood, and how caring for and riding horses eventually led her to Michigan State University and the MSU Rodeo Club. While earning a Bachelor’s Degree at MSU, Khalilah began to flourish in the rodeo circuit, becoming Miss Michigan State Rodeo Queen in 2018 and Miss Rodeo Queen for the State of Michigan in 2023; sh...