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Kate Harrison @IMKATEHARRISON

A native of Southern California, Harrison started
competing in rodeos at the age of seven and was a
three-time qualifier for the National High School Finals
Rodeo. Her Western & Hollywood roots led to a young
Sideline & Dirt Reporters
career as a stunt woman, riding horses in films like
‘Magnificent Seven,’ before attending the University of
Southern California to study broadcast journalism.

Since graduating, Harrison has covered rodeo and
college sports for the Pac 12 Network, ESPN LA 710 and
RFD-TV. She debuted as a dirt reporter and pre-show
host for the PBR in 2016.

Leah Garcia @LeahGarciaTV Shorty Gorham @ShortyGorham

Leah Garcia is no stranger to being up close and Shorty Gorham has one of the most unique roles in
personal with Western sports. The former professional the PBR and sports in general. Gorham’s main priority
athlete grew up on a ranch in Northern California is to protect bull riders as a PBR Bullfighter, however,
and won several all-around championships in junior, since 2011 Gorham has also provided viewers at home
high school and collegiate rodeo competitions and an inside look as an on-air reporter from live in the
twice qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo. arena. When he is not too busy baiting bulls of course.

Garcia has served as the PBR’s behind-the-chutes
reporter since 2004 and has covered extreme sports,
rodeo and bull riding.

Legendary Commentary

Justin McBride @jstnmcbride J.W. Hart @Hart_JW

Two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride is in his eighth season as If anyone knows how to recognize a talented rookie when he sees one,
Hummer’s color commentator. McBride is a 2008 PBR Ring of Honor inductee it’s J.W. Hart. The 1995 PBR Rookie of the Year and 2002 World Finals
and holds the PBR record for event wins in a season with eight (2007). event winner set the standard for toughness in the PBR by competing in
a then record 197 consecutive events from 1994-2003.

Ty Murray @TyPBR Cody Lambert
PBR legend and co-founder Ty Murray has continued to bring life to the Lambert has risen to TV stardom on PBR broadcasts as a contributor to
sport since retiring as a nine-time World Champion. Murray, a 2002 PBR “Inside the PBR” on CBS Sports Network. The PBR’s Director of Livestock
Ring of Honor inductee, has contributed to PBR broadcasts since 2007, brought wit and enthusiasm alongside McBride during pre-show telecasts
and brings immense knowledge to the booth as one of the sport’s most before the Built Ford Tough World Finals and other marquee events.
dominant riders.
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