Saddle Up Salinas Podcast: Stories from California Rodeo Salinas

Saddle Up Salinas brings you inside the world of the California Rodeo Salinas like never before. Hosted by Mandy & (A)Manda (the M&M show 😉), this podcast features conversations with guests from across the Western industry—sharing stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and the people who make the Rodeo what it is. From traditions and history to the action in the arena, it’s all here—real, unfiltered, and maybe with a few bloopers along the way.

So… saddle up and join the ride. 🤠🎧

Saddle Up Salinas - Rodeo Clown John Harrison

Episode 2 - 4/9/26 featuring Rodeo Clown John Harrison and his wife Carla

Saddle Up Salinas - Freestyle Bullfights

Episode 1- 3/26/26 featuring Andy Burelle, Weston Rutkowski, and Matt Jenkinson

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March 23, 2026

🎙️🤠 BIG NEWS, SALINAS! 🤠🎙️

We’re officially joining the podcast world with “Saddle Up Salinas!”

🗓️ Launching THIS Thursday, March 26
⏰ 11:00 AM PST
📺 Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts

Your hosts, Mandy & Amanda, are diving in headfirst—yes, there may be a few bloopers along the way 😅—but thanks to the incredible team at Mag One Media and their top-notch studio + production, we’re bringing this thing to life in a big way.

We’ll be sitting down with guests from all over, sharing stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and everything you love about the California Rodeo Salinas 🤎🐎

So… we hope you’ll SADDLE UP with us! 🎧✨

#SaddleUpSalinas #CaliforniaRodeo #PodcastLaunch #Salinas #RodeoLife #WesternLifestyle #BeyondBigWeek

Watch the teaser below

About the Hosts

Known for their sparkling personalities and networking skills in the rodeo industry, Mandy and (A)Manda have been working together for the California Rodeo Salinas for 14 years. It's the M&M show!

Both are Monterey County natives with roots in agriculture and a love for the western way of life.

They are excited to bring stories about 'Salinas' to our new podcast audience. As podcasting rookies, they are all about trying new things, so roll with the bloopers, enjoy the content, and let them know what you'd like to hear about next.

Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help grow the podcast - and remember to be HOWDY. If you don't have anything nice to say, just give it a thumbs down and move on; that's fine, too.

Thank you to our sponsor & producer:

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