Bull Riding: Play The Game, Take The Pain

In this exhilarating episode, we're back with the fearless bull
rider, Josh Birks, as he takes us on a wild journey through his
rodeo career, filled with high-flying adventures and unexpected
mishaps.


Josh shares the tale of his sponsorship with VJV, the owners of
the sale yards in Canada. He hatched a plan to attend both the
Ponoka Pro Rodeo, the second-largest rodeo in Canada, and a PBR
event in Saskatchewan on the same day. With a bull ride at Ponoka
followed by a chartered plane ride, things got interesting. On
the flight, Josh and his mates decided to enjoy some whiskey, and
even against explicit instructions, offered some to the pilot.
The pilot's unexpected maneuvers during the flight raised
tensions, and when they landed, the owner of VJV was waiting to
give Josh an earful.


After returning to Ponoka, the night took another unexpected turn
as Josh found himself in a fight, coming to the aid of a mate.
The police arrived and questioned them, but the boys used their
black eyes as evidence of their involvement in bull riding rather
than the brawl. All of this drama unfolded while Josh was wearing
his sponsorship shirt, and VJV threatened to cancel his
sponsorship if he didn't ride a 90 on his next bull. Fortunately,
Josh delivered and rode over 90, securing his sponsorship.


Josh also shares a hilarious and daring plan involving his idol,
Scott Schiffner. While hanging out with friends and BB guns, Josh
decided that the moment Scott walked through the door, he would
shoot him with a BB gun to ensure he'd never forget him.


Throughout the episode, Josh provides insights into bull riding,
sharing that he often felt more confident on his second ride than
the first and that he preferred bulls that bucked out of his
hand. He emphasizes the importance of staying forward and
allowing the bull to do the work. Josh also reveals that he often
assessed bulls based on their body shape.


The conversation takes a somber turn as Josh reflects on the
injuries he's endured in his career, including a broken back,
nine broken ribs, and lacerations from a bull standing on him.
Despite the pain, Josh lived by the motto, "Play the game, take
the pain." However, his rodeo career ultimately came to an end
when he found love and became a father.


Join us for a heart-pounding and laughter-filled episode as Josh
Birks shares his unforgettable rodeo experiences, from wild
adventures to challenging moments in the arena.


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