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The Hype Around Mechanical Bull Riding
03:26 - 11:40 (08:13)
In this episode, the host discusses how mechanical bull riding became a popular trend in the past and highlights the risks associated with learning to ride a bull on a live animal versus a mechanical one.
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Chuck Bryant discusses country albums, the pop culture of mechanical bulls and the surprising link between mechanical bulls and John Travolta.
03:26 - 05:11 (01:44)
Summary
Chuck Bryant discusses country albums, the pop culture of mechanical bulls and the surprising link between mechanical bulls and John Travolta.
ChapterThe Hype Around Mechanical Bull Riding
EpisodeMechanical Bulls!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The mechanical bull riding trend was popular in the past and tied into the country zeitgeist of the time.
05:11 - 07:55 (02:44)
Summary
The mechanical bull riding trend was popular in the past and tied into the country zeitgeist of the time. It is a simulation of the rodeo sport bull riding.
ChapterThe Hype Around Mechanical Bull Riding
EpisodeMechanical Bulls!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The precursor to the mechanical bull was the bucking barrel, a safer option for bull riding practice.
07:55 - 11:04 (03:09)
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The precursor to the mechanical bull was the bucking barrel, a safer option for bull riding practice. Despite still having some dangers, it is much more practical than learning to ride a bull through experience.
ChapterThe Hype Around Mechanical Bull Riding
EpisodeMechanical Bulls!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the potential dangers of riding a mechanical bull and advises against it, despite it being a popular form of entertainment.
11:04 - 11:40 (00:36)
Summary
This podcast discusses the potential dangers of riding a mechanical bull and advises against it, despite it being a popular form of entertainment.