{"podcast":{"title":"First Rodeo Radio","slug":"first-rodeo-radio-7022295","podcast_index_feed_id":7022295,"rss_url":"https://www.firstrodeoracing.com/podcast?format=rss","website_url":"https://www.firstrodeoracing.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6503a88b0ea1501409c6eac1/1741836057386-5UYV0YSQGHHPJC6L0C6C/compressed.png?format=1500w","author":"Matthew Scull","episode_count":46,"summary":"Welcome to the First Rodeo Experience! Every week, we dive into the game-changing firsts that shape our dreams and lives. From past milestones to future goals, get inspired and discover how every great journey starts with a first step. Join us for stories and insights that make every \"first\" an adventure!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T14:18:18.634010+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-rodeo-radio-7022295"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 21: Shannon Castagnola (Director of Sales & Stallion Season - Airdrie Stud) -  Breeding Business Insights","slug":"episode-21-shannon-castagnola-director-of-sales-stallion-season-airdrie-stud-breeding-business-insights","published_at":"2025-07-31T12:41:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-rodeo-radio-7022295/episode-21-shannon-castagnola-director-of-sales-stallion-season-airdrie-stud-breeding-business-insights","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-rodeo-radio-7022295","url":"https://www.firstrodeoracing.com/podcast/episode-21-shannon-castagnola-director-of-sales-amp-stallion-season-airdrie-stud-breeding-business-insights","audio_url":"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6503a88b0ea1501409c6eac1/t/688b63749fbc474bff274f56/1753965451399/riverside_shannon_%26+matthew+_+jul+31%2C+2025+001_matthew_s_studio.mp3","summary":"In this episode of First Rodeo Radio, Matthew Scull interviews Shannon Castagnola, the Director of Sales and Stallion Seasons at Airdrie Stud. Shannon shares her journey into the horse industry, her experiences in sales, and the intricacies of evaluating mares and stallions. The conversation delves into the evolution of horse sales, the importance of breeding strategies, and the future of horse racing. Shannon emphasizes the love of the horse as the core of the industry and discusses the need for biological diversity in breeding practices. Interested in owning a part of a sports franchise? Visit our site: https://www.firstrodeoracing.com/apply Or reach out directly matt@firstrodeoracing.com Instagram: @firstrodeoracing","meta_description":"In this episode of First Rodeo Radio, Matthew Scull interviews Shannon Castagnola, the Director of Sales and Stallion Seasons at Airdrie Stud. Shannon sha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2983,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-rodeo-radio-7022295/episodes/episode-21-shannon-castagnola-director-of-sales-stallion-season-airdrie-stud-breeding-business-insights/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-rodeo-radio-7022295/episode-21-shannon-castagnola-director-of-sales-stallion-season-airdrie-stud-breeding-business-insights.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}