The 817 Podcast

Kody Porterfield

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.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    What Joey Jingoli Knows About Starting Over That Most People Don’t

    What Joey Jingoli Knows About Starting Over That Most People Don’t: real change takes honesty, surrender, faith, discipline, and the willingness to build a new life one day at a time. In this raw and real episode of the 817 Podcast, Joey Jingoli shares his powerful story of addiction, recovery, faith, business, horses, and redemption. He opens up about nearly losing his life at a young age, getting sober on April 8, 1985, and how prayer, hard work, and God’s grace helped him build a completely different future. Joey also gives the inside scoop about learning to ride cutting horses, finding purpose through helping others, and why slowing down and staying present can change everything. YOU’LL ALSO HEAR: How Joey overcame addiction and stayed sober for over four decades Why prayer and conscious contact with God changed his life What cutting horses taught him about discipline, humility, and learning Why asking for help is one of the strongest things a person can do How recovery, purpose, and service can rebuild a life Why slowing down and being present matters more than most people realize From nearly dying as a teenager to 41 years sober, Joey’s story is proof that a completely different life is possible After building businesses, restoring a 500-acre farm, and helping dozens of people in recovery, Joey shows what can happen when faith meets discipline Joey Jingoli’s story is a powerful reminder that through faith, surrender, and discipline, even the most broken past can be transformed into a life of purpose. #JoeyJingoli #RecoveryStory #FaithAndPurpose

  2. APR 8

    What Kenny Platt Knows About Winning That Most People Don’t

    What Kenny Platt Knows About Winning That Most People Don’t: Winning isn’t just talent, skill, and hard work. It’s pressure, failure, discipline, preparation, and the willingness to keep showing up when it gets hard. In this NEW episode of the 817 Podcast, Kenny Platt shares what it really takes to compete at the highest level. He opens up about the fear of failure, the responsibility he feels to his team and family, the mindset behind big moments, and why true winners are forged through struggle. This conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom on performance, accountability, consistency, and what separates people who want to win from people who are built for it. YOU’LL ALSO HEAR: Why failure is part of the process of becoming a winner How Kenny handles pressure in high-stakes moments What consistency and preparation really look like Why accountability matters when people are counting on you How struggle, adjustment, and discipline shape champions What separates talented people from true competitors From just wanting to mark a 70 to making nearly $240,000 at one event, Kenny Platt’s story is proof that grit, adjustment, and refusing to quit can lead to life-changing wins. #KennyPlatt #CuttingHorsePodcast #WinningMindset

  3. APR 1

    He Had 1 Horse, No Trailer… Then Won $7 Million in Cutting

    Paul had one horse… no trailer… and no clear plan. What happened next? 
Over $7 million in winnings, a Hall of Fame career, and a legacy that changed the cutting horse industry forever. In this NEW episode of the 817 Podcast, we sit down with legendary horseman Paul Hansma to unpack the real story behind the success: the struggles, the mindset, the faith, and the moments that almost broke him. This story is about what happens when consistency, purpose, and trusting God’s plan are applied even when nothing makes sense. YOU’LL ALSO HEAR: The unexpected moment that changed the direction of his entire career What separates a good horse trainer from a great one The biggest lesson he learned after decades at the top Why most people quit too early (and regret it later) The real reason consistency beats talent — every time His perspective on legacy, family, and what actually matters in the end If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting with nothing… this episode is for you. #HorseBreeding #FaithAndSuccess #CuttingHorse

  4. MAR 25

    He Walked Away From the Arena to Change Lives in Africa | Darren Simpkins Reinvention Story

    Darren Simpkins came to America chasing horses, competition, and the kind of success most people dream about. He made it. But after years at the top of the cutting horse world, another calling started pulling on his life. In this episode of The 817 Podcast, Cody sits down with Darren Simpkins, who shares how horses brought him to the United States, how faith carried him through major life changes, and why he stepped away from a full-time training career to help bring clean water to villages in Africa. From chasing dreams in the cutting horse arena…To walking away from the only identity he had known for decades.From winning at the highest level…To helping families who have never had access to clean water. This is bigger than a horse story. It’s about purpose, compassion, faith, and what happens when success stops being just about you. You’ll hear: • Why Darren came to America from Australia to chase the horse business• What it felt like to step away from training and showing full time• How faith helped him navigate change in midlife• The reality of helping villages in Uganda get clean water• Why compassion matters more than money, titles, or successHow the cutting horse community is helping change lives far beyond the arena Darren also shares stories from Africa, what it’s like seeing people experience clean water for the first time, and why helping others has become more fulfilling than anything he ever won in the show pen. If you’re in the cutting horse industry, love stories about faith, real success, and purpose — this episode is for you. This is the story of a Hall of Fame rider who found a bigger purpose beyond the arena. #CuttingHorses #Africa #WaterWells

  5. MAR 18

    The Cowboy Who Almost Threw It All Away | Clay Johnson’s Redemption Story

    Clay Johnson was living the wild cowboy life — long nights, bad decisions, and running with a rough crew. The kind of road that usually doesn’t end with a second chance. By his own words, there were years when he was making “every bad decision possible.” In this episode of your new favorite “The 817 Podcast,” Clay Johnson sits down with Kody to tell the full story, not the social media-friendly version. From a kid growing up in Post, Texas, who only wanted to be a cowboy, to the destructive years that nearly cost him everything, to the moment his life completely changed. From building fence hungover to riding colts and working feedlots…From bouncing between ranch jobs trying to stay afloat…From wondering if he’d make it to the next year…The journey he shares in this interview led him to become one of the most respected trainers in the cutting horse industry. But this story isn’t really about winning horse shows. It’s about hitting a point where something had to change. You’ll hear: • Clay’s wild cowboy years and the bad decisions that almost took him down• The moment he realized he needed to turn his life around• Getting sober and living 7 years without a drop of alcohol• The role faith and family played in saving his life• The path that led to winning the NCHA Super Stakes and Futurity• Why helping others matters more to him now than winning Clay also shares what it takes to make it in the cutting horse world, the mentors who shaped him along the way, and the lessons he hopes the next generation of trainers will learn. This episode is about cowboy life, redemption, faith, and second chances. If you're part of the cutting horse industry, love ranch life, or believe people can change their life with one decision… this story is for you. This is the REAL story of the cowboy who almost threw it all away. #CuttingHorses #CowboyLife #RanchLife

  6. MAR 11

    “Do What’s Best for the Horse.” The Mindset Behind Real Winners

    Do what’s best for the horse at all times, even when it costs you the win. In this episode of the 817 Podcast, Billy Wolf shares the mindset that separates real winners from everyone else: integrity over ego, long-term vision over short-term glory, and building a team that protects the horse at all costs. From selling his concrete empire to building one of the most dominant cutting horse programs in the industry, Billy opens up about what it actually takes to win consistently. The best owners and trainers always choose what’s right over what’s flashy. You’ll hear: • Why Austin Shepherd’s first instinct is always “let’s do what’s best for the horse.”• The truth about highs, lows, and hard lessons after winning the Futurity• How championship programs are built on trust, not pressure• Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters more than talent• The mindset shift that turned a first-time owner into a powerhouse breeder This isn’t just about cutting horses. It’s about leadership, character, and building something that lasts. If you care about winning the right way, this one’s for you. Share this with your tribe! #CuttingHorse #DoWhatsBestForTheHorse #WinningMindset

  7. MAR 4

    He Bet Everything on One Horse… with Only 12 Months to Pay It Off

    Beau Galyean bet everything on one horse by taking out a loan to buy a cutting horse prospect that would eventually change the world of horse breeding, stallion services, and the NCHA Futurity forever. In this episode of The 817 Podcast, Beau and Ashley Galyean share the full, unfiltered story behind Metallic Cat, the risk that started it all, and how one $40,000 decision built one of the most dominant stallion programs in the cutting horse industry. From sleeping in during college to 4AM ranch wake-up calls…From peanut butter and jelly dinners to building a multi-million dollar horse breeding operation…From living in a house built on tree stumps to standing some of the most influential cutting horse stallions in the industry… This is deeper than a success story. It’s about discipline, betting on yourself, and building a legacy one decision at a time. You’ll hear: • How Metallic Cat was purchased with a loan against a truck• What happened after winning the Futurity — and why no one sent horses!!!• The real business of horse breeding and building a stallion empire• The rise of Metallic Rebel, Stevie Rey Von, Rolls Royce, Breaking Bad, and Minkish• What it takes to compete at the highest level of cutting• Why raising tough kids matters more than winning Beau opens up about competition, fatherhood, risk, and the voice your children will hear when you're gone. If you're in the cutting horse industry, interested in horse breeding, stallion incentives, or building a long-term legacy in business — this episode is for you. This is the real story behind betting everything on one horse.

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About

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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  • Creator
    Kody Porterfield
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Airwave Studios
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