In this episode of Mornings in D Minor, hosts Dru Stewart and Shane Minor looked back on their broadcast from the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. They were joined by two legends of the rodeo world: Ryan Growney, General Manager of the South Point, and Hall of Fame announcer Jeff Medders.

The group dove into the high-energy atmosphere of last year’s World Series of Team Roping. They shared an incredible story about an impromptu, late-night performance by country music icon Wynonna Judd, who joined Aaron Watson on stage after a sold-out show.

The conversation also shifted to the logistical marvels required behind the scenes. The guests detailed the rigorous health and safety protocols that were in place for the 3,500 horses on-site and the scientific precision used to manage the world-class arena dirt. Jeff and Ryan also shared their personal journeys in the industry, reflecting on Jeff’s transition from sports broadcasting to rodeo and Ryan’s path to becoming one of the youngest GMs on the Vegas Strip. The episode concluded with a look at the “cowboy culture” that defined that week in Vegas and a recap of the massive Riata Horse Sale.