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The Western industry runs on grit, legacy, and the people bold enough to build something that lasts.
Hosted by Kody Porterfield, The 817 Podcast brings you real conversations with some of the biggest names in the Western world. From rodeo champions and ranchers to entrepreneurs and industry leaders shaping the future of the West.
No fluff. No filters. Just the real stories behind the brands, the buckles, the risks, and the road it took to get there.
If you want to know what it really takes to build a name in the Western industry, you're in the right place.
This is The 817 Podcast.
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The INSANE Mental Pressure of Being a Million-Dollar Horse Vet
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May 13, 2026 |
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From Firefighter to Horse Trainer… You Won’t Believe This Story
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May 06, 2026 |
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This Couple Built an Empire Starting With $150 Rent & Pure Grit
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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“I Didn’t Know If I’d Ride Again…” | Lee Francois Testimony
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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What Joey Jingoli Knows About Starting Over That Most People Don’t
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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What Kenny Platt Knows About Winning That Most People Don’t
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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He Had 1 Horse, No Trailer… Then Won $7 Million in Cutting
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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He Walked Away From the Arena to Change Lives in Africa | Darren Simpkins Reinvention Story
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The Cowboy Who Almost Threw It All Away | Clay Johnson’s Redemption Story
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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“Do What’s Best for the Horse.” The Mindset Behind Real Winners
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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He Bet Everything on One Horse… with Only 12 Months to Pay It Off
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Mar 04, 2026 |