{"podcast":{"title":"AgWarriors","slug":"agwarriors-6571522","podcast_index_feed_id":6571522,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5923393/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://agwarriors.ca/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/72e15058590e4ddad4a2beec71029466.jpg","author":"Thunderstruck Ag","episode_count":62,"summary":"Welcome to AgWarriors, where we dive into the dynamic world of agriculture, marketing, sales strategies, and the fascinating stories behind farmer-inventors from around the globe. Join us as we explore the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and farming, sharing valuable insights and inspiration for agro-entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts alike. In each episode, we bring you thought-provoking interviews with inventors, manufacturers, clients, farmers, and our dedicated staff, uncovering their remarkable journeys and the transformative impact they've made in the agricultural landscape. Hear firsthand accounts of their breakthrough products, powerful marketing strategies, and the tenacity it takes to succeed in this ever-evolving industry. Our podcast is built on a foundation of core values: honesty, respect, courage, and tenacity. We believe in fostering authentic connections, showcasing the integrity of our guests, and celebrating the resilience and grit demonstrated by farmers and inventors. From sharing practical sales tactics to discussing cutting-edge agro-marketing techniques, we provide you with actionable insights and real-world examples to propel your own agr…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T10:17:28.960999+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agwarriors-6571522"},"episode":{"title":"AgWarriors Ep. 51 | Rodeo Clown Talks Resilience, Family and Cancer","slug":"agwarriors-ep-51-rodeo-clown-talks-resilience-family-and-cancer","published_at":"2026-04-01T16:30:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agwarriors-6571522/agwarriors-ep-51-rodeo-clown-talks-resilience-family-and-cancer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agwarriors-6571522","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/agwarriors-ep-51-rodeo-clown-talks-resilience-family-and-cancer--70999740","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70999740/ep51_mattmerritt_audio.mp3","summary":"From performing at 195 rodeos across four countries in one year to battling cancer while staying committed to the career he loves, Matt Merritt’s story is one of resilience, authenticity and family. In this episode, Merritt joins host Jeremy Matuszewski to share what it took to build a career as a rodeo clown, the behind-the-scenes logistics of working rodeos at events like Canadian Western Agribition and how he stayed strong through some of the biggest challenges of his life. He also discusses the importance of staying healthy, having time for family while spending much of the year on the road and advice on topics like investing. Through it all, Meritt shares relatable ways people can continue to be warriors throughout life. Connect with the AgWarriors Podcast across social media: Instagram: @ag.warriors YouTube: @AgWarriorsPodcast Facebook: @AG Warriors Tiktok: @ag_warriors","meta_description":"From performing at 195 rodeos across four countries in one year to battling cancer while staying committed to the career he loves, Matt Merritt’s story is…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3610,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/agwarriors-6571522/episodes/agwarriors-ep-51-rodeo-clown-talks-resilience-family-and-cancer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agwarriors-6571522/agwarriors-ep-51-rodeo-clown-talks-resilience-family-and-cancer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}