Word with a Champ Podcast
A Weekly Podcast & Radio Show Celebrating Athletes, Stories & Spirit
Word With a Champ is a five-minute weekly radio program hosted by professional announcer Randy “Cherokee Cowboy” Taylor and distributed by Native Voice One. Each episode features up-close conversations with professional and amateur athletes from across rodeo, motorsports, and a wide range of competitive sports.
The show blends storytelling, motivation, and spiritual reflection — offering listeners a positive, meaningful moment in their day.
Award-Winning Broadcast Excellence
Hosted by WAHOO founder and PRCA Gold Card announcer Randy Taylor, the show earned the PRCA Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award for its positive impact, engaging storytelling, and contribution to Western sports media.
The Word With a Champ production team — including editor Rob Goodin and NV1’s Nola Daves Moses — brings dynamic pacing, quality audio, and compelling conversations that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Our Purpose
A Platform Elevating Native and Non-Native Athletes
For more than 15 years, Word With a Champ has aired on Native American radio stations across the U.S. and Canada, becoming a trusted and family-friendly broadcast. Randy’s interviews highlight:
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Native American athletes from a wide variety of sports
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All defending PRCA World Champions
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National and local sports figures
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Influential guests who share insights on success, resilience, and leadership
Each week, listeners get a fresh, inspiring story that celebrates competitive spirit and personal growth — both in and out of the arena.
Behind the Mic: Why the Show Began
Word With a Champ was created to shine a light on the athletes and stories often overlooked in mainstream sports coverage.
Randy’s goal has always been to celebrate:
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The hardworking athletes behind the scenes
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Native voices and perspectives in competitive sports
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The values of faith, discipline, and perseverance
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The universal love of sport and storytelling
What started as a local segment has grown into a nationally distributed program with listeners across the U.S. and Canada.
Proudly Distributed by Native Voice One
The show launched nationally on July 4, 2011, aligning with NV1’s 5th anniversary. NV1 continues to distribute Word With a Champ, offering positive, year-round radio programming and event-based coverage.
NV1 and Randy have collaborated to cover major events including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the Lakota Nation Invitational.
WAHOO Services
At WAHOO, it’s about more than putting on a show — it’s about creating moments people remember.
We love the sound of a crowd cheering, the smell of the dirt, and the shared excitement that comes when the lights come up and the engines fire. It’s where community, competition, and entertainment meet.
That’s why every event we produce or announce is approached with pride, passion, and purpose — because when you love what you do, it shows in every detail.
Confident, high-energy announcing that drives every event — from rodeos to motorsports and live entertainment.
WAHOO curates the music that fuels emotion and amplifies every moment — from the first intro to the final round.
WAHOO brings storytelling, clarity, and character to radio, podcasts, and voiceovers. From broadcast to grandstand, we have you covered.
Our Sponsors
We’re proud to partner with brands that share our passion for excellence, community, and integrity — both in and out of the arena.
