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The Breakdown Podcast Announces Split, Reveals New Hosts

The Breakdown podcast is back and better for Season Three with a handful of changes sure to push breakaway and calf roping podcast coverage to new heights.

The Breakdown podcast returns for Season Three with big changes benefiting the breakaway and tie-down industries.
The Breakdown podcast returns for Season Three with big changes benefiting the breakaway and tie-down industries. Photos by Click Thompson

For season three, The Breakdown podcast is undergoing an exciting transition, splitting into a breakaway roping segment and tie-down roping segment with two new, capable hosts who bring a fresh perspective to the table.

Taylor Vollin joined the Equine Network team in early 2023 and predominantly works on the team roping side, manning The Score Podcast and digital news coverage for the brand.
Taylor Vollin joined the Equine Network team in early 2023 and predominantly works on the team roping side, manning The Short Score Podcast and digital news coverage for The Team Roping Journal.

Taylor Vollin and Lillian Kent, both seasoned digital editors at the Equine Network, are stepping into the spotlight, promising new changes and engaging content for ropers.

Tie-Down Roping Host Taylor Vollin

Hailing from Salinas, California, Taylor brings a wealth of rodeo knowledge and a deep-rooted passion for the industry. Having grown up immersed in rodeo culture and now engaged to a calf roper, Taylor’s journey from competitor to journalist has given her a unique perspective on calf roping.

Breakaway Roping Host Lillian Kent

Lillian, originally from rural West Texas, offers a different view of breakaway shaped by her experiences in horse shows and Western performance horse media.

Lillian Kent joined the Equine Network in late 2022. With a background in the Western performance horse industry, Lillian brings a unique perspective to the breakaway arena.

Together, the new Breakdown Podcast hosts represent a blend of backgrounds and expertise that promise to deliver comprehensive coverage of tie-down and breakaway roping.

As the Breakdown podcast evolves into two distinct segments, tie-down breakdown and breakaway breakdown, Taylor and Lillian are poised to take listeners on a captivating journey through the world of rodeo. From in-depth profiles of athletes to timely news updates and heartfelt horse stories, the podcast aims to offer something for everyone. With their shared dedication to the sport and a commitment to excellence in journalism, Taylor and Lillian are ready to lead the podcast into its next chapter, providing listeners with engaging content and a deeper understanding of the rodeo community.

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