J.B. Mauney: An extended interview with a Texas bull riding legend
Bull rider J.B. Mauney won more money than anyone in rodeo history. Now he's retired after a bull broke his neck, nearly killing him. He talked with WFAA about retirement, his decorated career and what's next for him.
FULL STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news/loc...
00:00 Learning to be tough
01:36 What's retirement like?
04:36 How his career ended
08:59 Remembering his injuries
12:11 On why he rode bulls
12:51 On rank bulls and Bushwacker
14:58 His future as a breeder
20:05 Will he get the itch to ride again?
21:03 On coaching now
23:23 Introducing Arctic Assassin
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I want JB to be on the Joe Rogan podcast just to see joes reactions to the legend and his stories
@AMGFatpocket
23 күн бұрын
Now that is a cool idea for sure
@pitgroove.37_66
22 күн бұрын
Dale brisby was on that podcast talking about him, and Dale highlighted some of JB's greatest moments. Joe Rogan for sure was impressed
@fishnwhistle
20 күн бұрын
I've noticed both Joe Rogan & Theo Von started following JB after Dale Brisby was on JRE so I reckon we may see something at some point!
@SupermanBB
19 күн бұрын
That’s a good idea. Joe Rogan definitely should get him on!
@vgorp3849
17 күн бұрын
I don't. I like that dudes like this still exist outside of the internet, podcast circuit
He’s not just a Texas legend, he’s a legend everywhere, but he’s not even from Texas, product of North Carolina
@dawsonsigmon592
Ай бұрын
NC has some pretty damn good bull riders
@mralowen
28 күн бұрын
.... Michael Jeffrey Jordan was a Bull ....and from NC ...
@user-mx3vf8gu2w
27 күн бұрын
Don't forget Jerome Davis from Archdale
@thomasjefferson6578
27 күн бұрын
Product of white race...location is irrelevant.
@jeffnelms6181
26 күн бұрын
Wasn’t Daylon Swearingen raised in the Carolina’s too??
The fact him and that bull are spending life togther is awesome. No need for sore feelings. They both had a job to do.
@PyroDREW.
20 күн бұрын
"It's never beef"
@Turboy65
19 күн бұрын
EVERY bull rider that is worth the cost of his boots has a degree of love and respect for the bulls. It's a challenge, not a war.
@Rebelx251
19 күн бұрын
Its the most badass thing to do.
He moves like a guy who has broke just about everything. There’s a stiffness to his movements that leaves no doubt that he left it all out there. Legendary don’t describe this dude.
This is my favorite interview ever with him! Glad you are doing well JB!
@Wfaa8
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@freespirit369-nb4jf
28 күн бұрын
Agree!
@freespirit369-nb4jf
28 күн бұрын
My favorite bull rider! You sound good JB. Happy your healthy and up right. It's about time you do some ranch work!😂😂❤
@nate13dog1
23 күн бұрын
@@Wfaa8 tell him he needs his own KZread please. We need more JB
I broke my neck in 2 places in a car accident 6 months ago, and hearing JB's story made me feel better.
@adamkondracki3201
24 күн бұрын
I was ejected via my car windshield because some lady in a Hummer. .
@joshuaburgos3450
24 күн бұрын
@@adamkondracki3201 God bless you. Hope you're recovering well
@cryptidian3530
23 күн бұрын
How are you recovering now?
@Flyboydca
23 күн бұрын
God bless you brother
@theblackmoth1111
22 күн бұрын
Dang man sorry to hear that. Now I’ll slow it down on the road I hope you never lose the spirit of life. I hope you find strength you never know you had and happiness. A new way to life !
Hands down the toughest and greatest of all time. No one on this planet can talk about bull riding without mentioning JB.
@chix1
18 күн бұрын
Nobody but some Americans talk about bull riding
I LOVE seeing those bulls enjoying their retirement and the respect J.B has for them…
We need more guys like this. This is what a man is. Just listening to his mentality on things. Feel like boys and men don’t have anyone like this to listen to anymore.
I’m a snowboarder from New York and I watch jb videos before I ride. His mentality is everything
wow, man. absolutely captivating story. my life just paused for 25 minutes. thanks for sharing, J.B. -Erik, the tile guy.
J B, one of my hero’s, never quit attitude, God Bless You, Your Family, and Your Ranch, Stay Safe Sir
@Mightyhero777
24 күн бұрын
Amen 🙏
I just want to say thank you for what you do for veterans. This channel has helped me tremendously. I had been at 90% fighting the VA for years for some of my debilitating conditions. Well, last week I hit 100% with 11 months of back pay. I couldn’t have done this without the help of this channel. Thank you 🙏🏽
@gabet945
25 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service.
JB you will never be a quitter. You’ve been battling bulls your whole life and only 1% of men would ever dare to even ride a bull. Good for you for knowing when to retire, your health is most important so you can be there for your family. Love ya
@alecbaker13
26 күн бұрын
❤
@advityat
24 күн бұрын
1%? More like .00001%. I don't know anything about the sport, but I can't even imagine the cajones it takes to even get near one, let alone ride one. Hats off to these dudes!
@user-lf8he5vi3e
23 күн бұрын
Call me a 1%er, cuz I'm going for it baby!
@BarryB.Benson
23 күн бұрын
It’s ironic that he still smokes though since the cigarettes are far more likely to take his life than a bull ever was
@Anth230
21 күн бұрын
@@user-lf8he5vi3e😂
You can tell it kills him to not be able to ride bulls. JB has done more than 99.9% of people on this Earth will ever do. It's nice he sharing a space with the bull that retired him. Both are champions. Both are athletes. JB is the man!
@lessforloans
23 күн бұрын
99.999999999999999999999%
Calling him "a good ole boy" is an understatement. A real inspiration...
@JorgeCampos-xy6kt
21 күн бұрын
Good ole boys from the 50s?
@garay16432
21 күн бұрын
@JorgeCampos-xy6kt older than that. I'm talking mexicanos from the year 1985 B.C. Or whatever they're calling it now
@JorgeCampos-xy6kt
21 күн бұрын
@@garay16432 good ole boys. Lol
Came here from TikTok...never heard of him. What a life story! Amazing!Glad he's still creating more memories. ❤
This man will never know the lives he's changed with his riding.
I'm not a farm boy, I'm not a bull rider, I have no connection whatsoever to that lifestyle - but when I think of people who are deserving of GOAT status in competition - JB is the first guy I always think of. Always and forever. THE GOAT.
I started watching PBR because of J.B. He is from a town near mine and knew some of my relatives. I began to follow him when he was very young. This is a great interview. I never knew how he could deal with all the injuries he has had. He was an amazing bull rider. I’ve always said that bull riders are the toughest athletes around. Thanks for the memories, JB.
I’m a retired ( way too early) combat veteran with 23 years of service…. And I’ll tell you JB is the whole reason I got into PBR…. You’re younger than me ( I’m 54 this year 2024) but you are definitely my idol brother! Thank you for that! Wish your career was not over, but happy that you’re not dead or in a wheelchair… god bless you JB!
@splendidbehavior
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service sir! I’m in my seventies been watching the PBR since the beginning. JB is just dirty tough cowboy! He’s just an exceptional young man that only comes around so often!👊🏻😊
@deliawright8626
25 күн бұрын
@@splendidbehaviorDeets of "Lonesome Dove" "Splendid Behavior."
@splendidbehavior
25 күн бұрын
@@deliawright8626 😊👍🏻
I love the setting and camera set up on the first part of the interview. JB seems comfortable leaning against the fence post, he’s relaxed in body language, treating this like a casual conversation. Feels so authentic and actual journalism
Great interview. I'm in the UK and only have seen bull riding once in San Antonio but we watch it here in the UK on youtube> J.B's interview has strengthened our view about these guys. Brilliant. His standing scratching that bulls back was just fantastic.
Hands down the GOAT. He is so humble.
My mother loved JB she passed away in November 23 I watch these videos and cry
Dude just oozes cool. The stories that man can tell.
He’s more popular than ever if that’s even possible. Glad he didn’t just ride off into the sunset. Looking forward to him coaching and his team. Great video thank you!❤👊🏻😊
I know absolutely nothing about bulls, bull riding, or this legendary athlete but I have a newfound respect for these amazingly courageous riders as well as the bulls who are doing their job, too. WOW, what a great interview, thank you for sharing. 🙏
My neck was broken to Champ J.B. C-1 C-4 out jeuvenile tree spacing back in the 90's...Im happy to be walking and living...Thank you for all the Awesome memories jumping off my couch cheering for you riding Bushwacker and all the 90 point Bulls you rode!
What a beautiful shot to end the interview!
Not sure what it is, but his personality is so likable. I don't even follow bull riding, but I always watch and listen whenever I see his name. I know he's made a fortune bull riding, but he could make another fortune with his own youtube channel. Very good sense of humor too.
@hellac6
26 күн бұрын
He just oozes cool
Been watching him for a long time thank you for doing this interview. So glad to see hes doing well.
Thanks for posting this interview here.
This dude is the real “ride or die” legend! Man!..what a great interview!
Hes like the Dale Earnhardt of bull ridin. Right on JB
@kennyringer5887
25 күн бұрын
He grew up kind of around Earnhardt.
@noahkillough2840
24 күн бұрын
Something about that piedmont NC mill town toughness
This was outstanding. Like someone else said, best JB Mauney interview I've seen.
That ending was awesome! That ole bull said no hard feelings.. but we both had a job to do back then, now we're good J.B. Good shit!!
This is a really great piece of work, an amazing piece of journalism
You're an inspiration JB, I've followed your whole career and you have always been my favorite PBR rider. I'm a welder from South Florida,I work on natural gas pipelines. Have a good one JB 🍻🍻💚
I've watched every one of JBs interviews... Always the most humble guy... His giant balls is how he managed to stay on all those bulls... Kept his center of gravity low. True legend
Love it man. Good interview with a good dude.
The best to ever do it really enjoyed this one tuff man
Such a cool human. I’ve ridden a steer and it was one of the greatest thrills I’ve ever had, Im recovering from knee surgery and for some stupid reason I want to get on a bull for the bucket list at 35 yo.
The bull that ended it all has a home for life. That's love
I'd never seen a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) ride a bull, until I saw JD Mauney.
@Strongfan77
28 күн бұрын
B.
@Wangchung405
27 күн бұрын
Thanks for explaining what a GOAT is
@kurtiscash8187
23 күн бұрын
And getting his name wrong 😂
What a legend 👏🏽 great watch! Love that he has the bull👍🏽
Great interview with JB! True legend and Cowboy. Pretty cool he got his last bull sitting on the ranch like a dog. Need a JB movie!!
What a great video! Truly an inspiring man with words of wisdom!
my dad always said it’s all in your mind, he’s right. Never hesitate. Never doubt yourself. My dad is 83, still roping cattle.
I love bull riding. Don't know any bull riders, but I imagined they'd be just like this guy. So genuine. Love that he and his bull have retired to greener pastures together. High respect for this gentleman. Happy years ahead. God bless.
@JLYT2024
23 күн бұрын
Hit the nail on the head. I spent a fair amount of time around bull riders as a kid. They're as genuine as they come. Its some of the people that love and spectate the sport that aren't.
This the GOAT of Bill Riding right here. Nobody will ever come close. Real man.
I’m a city girl who knows nothing of bull riding, but i fell in love with this guy.
@robertpalmer3166
28 күн бұрын
@@Geardrive427-ip8vj And has lived, and will live, a fuller life than you could ever dream of.
@marissaawesome2422
27 күн бұрын
Oooh your first time hearing a man talk...A MAN 😉
@icedwidow
27 күн бұрын
@@Geardrive427-ip8vj please 😂
@robertpalmer3166
27 күн бұрын
@@Geardrive427-ip8vj That was a monumentally stupid reply.
It's been a blessing to me to follow your career. I can't even start to imagine how many lives you've touched. There are some really talented bull riders but they'll never reach the bar you set. God bless you, your family and all your life will bring your way.
Awesome documentary! We have so many great personalities in North Rexas, please make more of these!
Where there’s a will,there’s a way! I could listen to this guy forever!
You are a legend sir ! Period . They’ll be talking about you for decades to come
I enjoyed this interview really well 🇺🇸💪
Down to earth guy . Looks like plenty to keep him busy . Thanks, J.B.
Love JB❤❤ God Bless him for leaving us all as one of the top legends ❤❤
Headline says "Texas" bull rider but didn't think JB was from Texas. And wishing him the best life, cause we surely enjoyed watching him ride. Best to you and yours JB.
@noahkillough2840
24 күн бұрын
JB is from the great state of North Carolina
best interview ive seen. Thanks
One of the best interviews ive seen with this cat. Great work fine people!
Best of luck JB. Much love from Dubbo, Australia
Not just the toughest bull rider, the toughest man of this century, by a long dam way.
He's a true cowboy
@hellac6
26 күн бұрын
That’s one of the coolest humans walking the face of the earth. You can tell, it wasn’t about money with JB…..it was about the Love of the game and the Respect…..and he certainly has mine! 🫡
God Bless ya JB We weren’t ready for you to give it up but we still love you 👊 God Bless
Met this man in minrod MN back in 2022. One of the best
Love his humor and his genuine talent and love of the sport. He truly is a legend 🩷
Awesome interview 👏🏻
Cowboy tough i loved how he said he was the kid with the try
Gotta say - he’s a great interview.
This man reminds me so much of my late husband! It’s crazy. He was killed at 37, 2015. I enjoyed watching JB ride and I enjoy just listening to him talk as well. Seems like a genuine guy. Need more like him.
This was a masterpiece… I am glad to see he is doing well.
It’s crazy, I have never been into bull riding or any rodeo sports but I watch everything I can find about this man. Idk what it is but his calm demeanor and way he tells his stories are so fascinating to me
The best example of sportsmanship is the relationship between rider and rider and between riders and bulls. It’s poetic.
This is a incredible captivating video do not know much about bull riding but I am a true JB fan . Thank God that you are still alive and doing well despite all your injuries amazing and I love the end of this story the Cowboy and the Bull retire together.
@Wfaa8
29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching the video!
I know nothing about bull riding, but I know about JB. The best athletes in the world never cease to amaze us all.
He's such a smooth story teller, just someone you want to listen to.
Absolute Legend and the PBR GOAT! One tough Cowboy.
Not only was he a incredible bull rider, also very humble, stand up guy. At cowtown in New jersey he took the time to talk my son and his friends. Took a picture Also
“LONG LIVE COWBOYS” The Bad To Bone JB! The Song Said it All. Enjoy The Rest Of Your Live Champ! A Great Video Here,A Lot You Said Makes A Lot Of Sense. MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESSED.🙏🏽🪶🫶🏽💙👊🏽👌🏽👏🏽👍🏽
Everything about this is great and im glad I saw it today
All heart what a warrior. His philosophy is sublime God bless you Great spirit
I completely understand the story about the neck brace, and asking for a smoke. I rolled an 8.5 yard cement mixer at 65 MPH in Denver in 93, and my first request was a smoke. Great interview.
the end of this interview is simply beautiful.
Beautiful story. So eloquent.
For someone like myself who’s far from the man I want to be and in a bad place in life I find this entire interview very inspiring.
Met JB in Vegas at the Finals and Sisters Oregon and he is a top notch legend! Good dude!
As a welder by trade, I would have felt honored to do the work on his property. This man is a legend
Jb baby! Great interview
Fantastic interview, feels like im a fly on a post just listening.
My late brothers favorite bullrider, I remember he would always show me his rides and always said he is the best there ever was. I can agree with tuat statement. May he live out his days in peace.👍🏻
Wow I rember him. Iam 82 in 3 months and am on the Caldwell night rodeo board retired . He was one of the best. may GOD bless him.
Omg I went to school with Justin McBride!! And it’s amazing you adopted this big ol baby! I’ve seen you ride a bunch of times!! I also barrel raced and was in the fandangle riding the 6 flags of Texas for many many years !! These beautiful creatures are so loved and you form a strong bond. I didn’t even have to lead my horse Speedy. He always was by my side. I’m miss him everyday
I don't even follow PBR, but I have always watch stuff on JB. Such an awesome guy and legend.
If this guy ain't a role model for never quitting and trying your best, idk who is. Love this guy
At the end where jb and the bull walk towards each other it gave me goosebumps. Like 2 legends making peace
I loved watching this man ride. Wow!
Didnt grow up with rodeo, but i damn sure know who JB Mauney is
I really like jb . I never was into bullriding or this stuff but dang hes a cool dude and has me watching his highlights