The Best Bull Rider of All Time: J.B. Mauney

He’s changing the game. He does things no one else does. There’s not a title in the world that he can’t win. The best bull rider in the world, J.B. Mauney is a throwback cowboy from Moorseville, North Carolina. VICE Sports traveled with J.B. to check out his atypical workouts, his superior technique and unrivaled work ethic that has taken him to unprecedented ground in the bull riding community.
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[@hmackprotection1]

VICE Sports, take this anyway you want, buy bull riding is such a stupid waste of time, & energy, & for fuck sakes stop calling it a damn Sport! It’s not..fyi, I’m a country boy

[@tonymanfredi6844]

Force Times Distance Equals ? Torque to each his own hoss to each his own.

[@bigcity420]

When there's competition between two. That's a sport. The bull knows your on his back and wants you off when he does get you off, he stops trying.

[@hmackprotection1]

Tony Manley, thanks boss

[@hmackprotection1]

big city 💯complete HorseShit‼️ no one with a functioning brain actually believes that.. A Real sport is physical competition between 2 or more Human beings that agree to participate in a event that has guidelines, rules, & regulations. Football is a sport, Hockey, Rugby, Boxing, MMA are sports..bull riding is pure stupidity, & I couldn’t care less who doesn’t like what I’m saying.

[@-KillaWatt-]

This guy is a Marlboro commercial

[@kreeperfrm559]

I miss those cowboy commercials, they were badass lol

[@teerevevourdeminingo4274]

He could play Patrick Swayze in the Road House remake.

[@easterlake]

Hopefully he's not that stupid

[@beckymurphy3391]

@@teerevevourdeminingo4274 I TOTALLY AGREE with you. A remake would be so hot, as I have seen the original about 50 times. I would to see him dance in it, too!

[@JLC87420]

Killa Watt this guy is Lane Frosts reincarnation. Granted he was already born when Lane died.

[@loganthornton7777]

bull riding got started with hold my beer

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

Logan Thornton 😂-hold my beer and my spit

[@mrfister825]

Logan Thornton yeh basically 😂

[@gpineda5288]

😂😂😂😂

[@yankeeslife2376]

Red bull

[@HunterLv-sg5bb]

Swango that’s why you’re a fucking dumbass bud

[@nancyschall6932]

I was raised in a rodeo family. . . My dad was a cowboy through & through. . .all around. . .bulls, bareback, saddlebronc, doggin, & roping; but that was back in the 50's when cowboys were all arounds. He was the best horseman I ever knew. He could break a horse like no other & only had thoroughbreds. He was an old school cowboy. . .they broke the mold when he was born. He didn't even have ahigh school education, but built 6 nice homes. He was a logger & a cattleman. But most of all the best cowboy I ever knew. He never rode a saddle in his later years, only bareback. Used a stock whip or bull whip to gather his longhorns & never wore spurs (he said spurs were only made for bucking stock). He taught us to use a quirt. . .not spurs. . . He was a great man. . .my dad. . .Billy Schall

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Awesome. Your a lucky woman to have such a man raise you . Beautiful person your dad was . Memories like that are best thing in life.

[@bluebee2594]

your father was disgusting. being proud of that makes you a psychopath

[@bbingtube]

Whoa 😮 💕

[@alzorama2876]

What a beautiful tribute to your dad, Nancy. Thank you for sharing a bit of who he was with us.

[@sugarwallstubble7089]

Your dad is one of those guys they write amazing country songs about that guys like me can listen to and only dream of how amazing it just feel to be such a badass. A real cowboy

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

I was a P.R.C.A. bull rider in the 80s. I'm now 58, I hurt everyday. I was not on the level this young man is, but for a couple of years I was going and blowing pretty hard. Back then pain was like rain, you just dealt with it. I never have liked those pain pills; dulled your senses to much made you sluggish and slow. The pain let me know I was alive. I wore a mouth guard to protect my grinners, that was it. No protective vests, dang sure no helmets back then; we were hands, we never would consider such a thing. I'm still tougher than woodpecker lips, but I'm a whole lot slower. I was 29 when I got on my last bull, it was hard to walk away from. Bull riding isn't something you do its what you are, it's who you are. After my 2nd shoulder surgery looking at a 3rd not twisting to many toros at that point, I called it. I miss the lifestyle every day.

[@kathymorgan4233]

Did u know lane frost riding bodacious.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@kathymorgan4233 I knew him just a little by running into him at rodeos around the country. He was a different kind of champion, he always had time for those starting out. I'm sure he didn't know me by name, but everytime I saw him he recognized me and visited with me. I'm not aware of him getting on Bodacious it certainly may have been a possibility I think. Lane did do a thing they called the Challenge of Champions where they paired him up with the bucking bull Red Rock owned by John Growney. That was a pretty cool promotional deal, they had a booth set up at the trade show during the NFR to promote it. There was the only time I'd met his wife Kellie, she was a sweetheart. Some friends of mine had some property near Las Vegas that rode, they kept Red Rock at their place when he wasn't at the trade show. Red Rock was cool, he was like a pet until he was in that chute.

[@ratsalaad]

@@CaptRich-bi3gpLegendary

[@TygerW]

@@CaptRich-bi3gpwhere did you ride? My dads 59 and rode mainly Arkansas and Louisiana for about 17 years

[@romey0531]

I'm 53 and looking into riding a bull for my first time. Say a prayer for me.

[@ryann5247]

I can't believe vice showed something this masculine

[@83HC]

It's quite the departure from the beta bullshit their usual content consists of.

[@beast15204]

It's not masculine to abuse animals

[@ryann5247]

@@beast15204 get off the cross... We need the wood

[@beast15204]

@@ryann5247 😂😂😂😂. In these troubling times that comedians are struggling to make ends meet, here you are telling jokes

[@beast15204]

@@ryann5247 wood prices are sky high, I'm sitting on a fortune

[@frisco21]

Years ago, late at night I ran into J. B. at a convenience store after he had competed at an event at the Molalla Buckaroo in Oregon. He was all banged up, sweating and in obvious pain, and there he was at the counter, paying for a big-ass bottle of aspirin! I said to him, "You all right there, buddy?" to which he replied "Livin' the dream." That memory has always stuck with me.

[@joenobody5913]

They don't sell big ass bottles of aspirin at convenience stores. Be honest, he was buying a two pack

[@Angel-fu1ec]

@@joenobody5913 😂

[@bobsbigboy_]

Cringe

[@ticket2space621]

Lol what a champ

[@TheMax0801100]

Inspirational

[@eddiespagetti8395]

This is a real life cowboy. Perfect ambassador for the sport. I love this guys style and attitude. Great guy. Also fly weight at 140 soaking wet. Just a little guy with HUGE heart and soul. His passion is enormous. Body size means nothing . Bull riders are tough guys who take a beating and get back on and take another beating. Only a few men have this ability to handle pain and injury the way a bullrider does .. I am a new fan of this sport. This man is amazing.

[@Yet333]

A sport huh?... jackin a rope around an animals genitals to torment it in pain to simulate a wild reaction so some a-hole can entertain the hordes. U so smart

[@nadavegan]

Body size does have meaning....smaller body size is an advantage in bull riding.

[@baddas380]

True cowboys have hispanic beginnigns since they were the originals and the ones that invented the rodeo, creoles, mestizos, and natives from Mexico.

[@vincentdipazio8143]

@@baddas380 lul their were no cows or horses before europeans

[@baddas380]

@@vincentdipazio8143 you don't say 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ And it was not "Europeans" it was SPAIN only one country. "Europeans" would mean more than one country from Europe which it wasn't the case. Spanish and conqueror's stayed in mexico and mix with the natives, that's Mexico and Mexicans for you pal LOL

[@eddiewright5921]

"I was the kid with the try when the other guys had the talent." That statement hit me hard. That’s the statement of my life! Thank you JB sir. Semper Fi !!

[@vaughnfontenot4535]

I read this comment as he said it 😂

[@Thisismycomment.]

@@vaughnfontenot4535 me too 😄

[@mtgmicheal4138]

He already looks like the actor that would play him in a movie

[@bricedunn7300]

That would be called a documentary and thats kind of what your watching right now. Lol

[@benderrodriguez3605]

Jon Heder could probably play him well

[@ukietheoverlord3159]

I swear to the gods i thought it was John Travolta from Urban Cowboy.

[@yooobrooo]

@@bricedunn7300 not exactly, there could still be a live action film with him playing himself.

[@bricedunn7300]

@@yooobrooo good luck with that

[@nickronin9618]

WTF Joe rogan im still waiting to see J.B. Mauney on your show

[@connorjohnson9230]

best comment on youtube right now

[@moisesmancillas2916]

nick Ronin exactly thank you

[@Erik-yt8qb]

nick Ronin I feel like joe Rogan doesn’t give a shit about this

[@shoonger001]

LMFAO STFU I grew up around this shyte. Nothing deep about this sport. Just a bunch of short dudes riding their dinner.

[@Erik-yt8qb]

Cacao Scotti you wish that this is more than just some bullshit hick shit

[@jr6200]

Stopped at this video only because it said he was the best of all time, and you can always learn something from someone who is the best at something. What a guy, and everybody who knows him admires him. Simple, straightforward, never give up, never complain, love what you do, live in the moment. Great American. Great man.

[@johnnyhardway4035]

For anyone who has never been to a rodeo I strongly recommend you go. And buy some pit passes so you can walk through the barn where these bulls stay in between rounds. The absolute size and power of these animals is crazy. And when they see the gate open on their stall they know what’s coming next. You can actually see them get ramped up and ready for this rider. When they leave the arena the more experienced bulls go right back to their stalls without any directions and pass in circles watching waiting for the next rider. It’s insane to witness.

[@baddas380]

Real cowboys and the originalls are and still from Mexico and from Mexican culture. "The Best bull rider of all time", just for the US. That doesn't mean that is the best of the world, there are have been thousands of good bullriders that doesn't make it on TV or media in Mexico (were this sport was born) even less into the US, the only contribution of the Americans to the cowboys and rodeo is to make it something of a show and more of a sport, but pretty sure there are better bullriders. But like always Muricans like to whitewash and blackwash everything as long as your country looks like the top on something

[@50shadesofgday64]

@@baddas380 we get it you hate america. Enjoy being ruled by cartels.

[@slimbrady6691]

​@@baddas380Chin up, Pancho. At least y'all still have soccer 😂

[@baddas380]

@@slimbrady6691 thanks Karen, but I prefer baseball 😉😂 If people from your country invited the famous mexicans that do rodeo you will be left in shame... Not only the ones that have money or aome sponsors but the real people from villages (were this sport was born) you would get yar ass kicked pal

[@dc8362]

​@@baddas380 What do you mean "Americans made it into a show and more of a sport"? Why were the "original cowboys" riding bull then if not for show and sport? Its funny how salty people get when America does something better than the ones who created it.

[@bread8609]

This is the only person on the planet allowed to smoke cigs

[@Adristdon]

Skurrcules 🤣😂💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

[@taylorlong3788]

JB is gonna give those cigarettes lung cancer.

[@SaltyNolan]

@@taylorlong3788 Damnit, i laughed so hard. Shame this comment was a reply. This is a 1k like comment to me.

[@hoffieldj]

It's ok gotta die sometime

[@maxgomez4296]

Skurrcules no man. We don’t want him death 💀.! .. he’s that good that he has to stay alive

[@littlemoo52]

I can honestly say in my entire life I never saw anyone balance on a basketball like that. With cowboy boots no less.

[@pmtips4482]

My thoughts exactly!

[@derekgraziano9499]

While wearing cow boy boots .. LEGEND

[@kschlg6077]

Ty murray

[@RizlerC]

I know right

[@humanonearth1]

Ya, I've seen similar exercise apparatus for surfing. If you gave JB a surfboard. Trust me he'd kill it way faster than normal. He'd have to bring up his swim game though, I'm gonna guess he ain't a swimmer out there in cow country. Might need to put on a bit of meat so as not to get beaten the snot of when the wave churn you all up. But ya he could probably go pro given the right circumstances, surfing. I reckon.

[@familiadiaz5471]

“If you’re not doing it to be the best then you might as well stop now” damn that hit hard it’s inspirational I’ve watched this like 5 times and I don’t even follow bull riding

[@Jon.E69]

The announcer who said "He'll ride till he's passed 40" jinxed him! Hell of a career. The best of the best

[@Gantzephon]

It must be hard for the bull, having gigantic balls of steel on his back.

[@WCSPriest]

How original.

[@fitepitsnbonfires]

Yeah that's on good one !

[@robertogonzalez1907]

Yes, it is. it’s the rider’s fault for traumatizing bulls and then forcefully riding them after they’ve electrically shocked them and tightened a rope around their waist, which is the cause for them kicking upwards. They want the rope, along with the disgrace of a human being that is the rider, OFF. They’re not hostile, or “wild” like they want their audience to think, they’re just reacting to the pain those “cowboys” are knowingly causing them.

[@Athena124]

@@robertogonzalez1907 pain? Are you sure about that? Frightened maybe, but they aren’t in pain.

[@onlythewise1]

@@robertogonzalez1907 but they got fed better food

[@yetanotherjohn]

"No mater how strong you are, you're never going to out-muscle a bull." ~J.B.M.

[@adamhickman1883]

Jack Gamboa not really that cool of a saying

[@CourtesyFlush35]

Adam Hickman “7/11 was a part time job” ~Epstein

[@DBCoop-bz4sl]

"2 + 2 = 4"~math

[@Itsdlim]

well no shit 😂

[@joshharland3954]

id put my bets on hafthor bjornsson ngl

[@gorereality]

never watched any other bull riding vids but this is literally like my 4th time watching this… JB needs to be on the JRE experience he’s a one of a kind type of dude, he has this very cool humble but badass aura around him

[@vicbanks9079]

He's faces an incredible balancing act...not just on the basketball--which is truly jaw-dropping, but also the one coming home in one piece to his daughter...that may be an even harder

[@nadavegan]

Thanks Oprah.

[@vicbanks9079]

@@nadavegan no problem snide

[@justinmix143]

I don’t even watch goddamn bull riding, and yet here I am, watching this for like the 6th time. Dude is just James Dean-level cool.

[@toniagarcia3247]

Agree 100%.

[@isaiahjoyner4702]

I roofed his house

[@jackw.3480]

Dont use God name in vain

[@midgetwitha50cal13]

Lol facts

[@justinmix143]

@@isaiahjoyner4702 that’s awesome

[@godsm3dic577]

I never question the first person who thought it would be a good idea to get on a bull and ride it. I always questioned the 2nd person who decided to do it next lol

[@RambleOn07]

So true lol

[@yonisali3879]

Why would you question the second person you just saw it can be done.. It would make more sense to question the mental faculties of the first person to do it. The only question you should have as the person who saw it being done first is no bullshit bruh but how did you do that shit cuz it looks very interesting balance adrenaline wise.

[@stpbasss3773]

@@yonisali3879 yeah for a whole eight seconds before he got shit stomped into the ground......really makes the next person want to go more lmao

[@yonisali3879]

@@stpbasss3773 well thoso 8 seconds have more adrenaline inside of them that so equal to 40 years of your life. I am sure you won't understand but sometimes you got to get the shit stomped out of you literally of figuratively to raise your plus and get the hair on your skin to stand up in order to put things into perspective if you survive life tast so much better and there is no such thing as depression, self pity or any of the many things that has become prevalent in modern life. So LMAO all you want but am sure you have never experienced a real laugh from the stomach .. Sometimes a calculated risk is good for your health and how do you get your sum's right ? by asking whoever that has past the test with flying colours.

[@stpbasss3773]

@@yonisali3879 what the fuck are you on when did I insult bull riding you fucking ignorant POS go fuck yourself

[@geezjunior]

Riding my first bull soon at 22, and the algo popped this up, prayers and confidence with skill

[@romey0531]

How did it go?

[@geezjunior]

@@romey0531 actually didn’t get to go this January a lot of issues came up gotta focus up money wise! But there’s always next year 💪🏻🗣️

[@alexandermoulder7537]

@5:05 onward when he explains the passion he has for the sport...speaks volumes to me. The grit and determination he has for PBR is truly inspirational. I've always been fascinated with PBR but this....this is a close look at what these guys walk into every time they give the nod. Thank you J.B Mauney for being the best there is.

[@ghostrider-xg3ny]

"I know when I get old I'll be as crippled as hell. But I'm willing to sacrifice that to be number one". I've had two discs replaced in my back. Surgeries to both knees. Broken ankle with two steel plates and sixteen screws holding it all together. Ribs cracked and broken numerous times. Been layed out unconscious with my face straight down in the shit and dirt. Fingers dislocated or broke to many times to count. All when we did it for a silver buckle and change. I'm sixty years old now and can't even sit in the saddle on my horse. But I know why you do it so I respect that. Being number one sometimes costs to much. I never got there but most of us don't. But we ride anyway. " Let er buck ".

[@jro341]

ghostrider: I know how it is but I come from riding motocross. I wouldn’t change a thing. Good on you and keep on being you.

[@everydaylife1885]

Wow

[@edadan]

You guys are braver than me. I broke my back playing high school football. The doctor said I could play again when I got better. Nope. Never wanted to be hurt like that again. I’m 60 years old today and still have back trouble from that injury 45 years ago.

[@josephfraire4096]

ghostrider lovely

[@daviedood2503]

Very stupid thing to do.. Like WHY. Even as a Texan, I'm shaking my head like.. You'd break ALL those damn bones, cost a FORTUNE in medical bills, that could have gone to your wife or KIDS instead of the Dr's. All for a stupid BELT BUCKLE? An aluminum trophy that's stamped out the same by the millions every day and can be picked up for $19.95 (plus tax)? 😂 All that body beating, just for a PERSONALIZED plaq with your name on it.. 😂 👌

[@philhanley7044]

I met him once in a local diner. I had just found out who he was just before I was introduced to him. Obviously I am nobody...but he was so humble...I have nothing but respect for MEN like this!

[@nyk3334]

Everybody is a somebody.

[@hankkeene9000]

Western Kratom and your saying this while insulting him. Hmmmm are we a hypocrite much? Fucking loser

[@stressle55]

I respect the guy but come on, he is famous for riding bulls , at best he skip the Darwin award by a small margin.

[@usefulidiom]

Charles Idoux & Lucien Chanel You obviously have no idea of what fame can do to weaker men.

[@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd]

@John Sickler You have a flat brimmed hat, nobody is gayer than you.

[@ironhornforge7970]

Always looked up to the riders as a kid in country Australia 🇦🇺 Still look up to them even though I'm much older now

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

J.B. you're one of a kind sir, thanks for entertaining us all along. One of the few true cowboys remaining.

[@RoyontheHill]

The saddest part was the part wheir cowboy admits that the world is becoming a place with less cowboys

[@jesusaboyyes4413]

Wrong

[@johnnylopez5123]

Very sad to hear that. I hope they are wrong

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Sad times indeed!

[@ethanbutler3065]

Lane frost was the best of all time

[@maketn.8207]

I hope the future generation of cowboys will rise

[@brandongross3448]

JB lives 30 seconds down the road from me in the log cabin my childhood friend owned before his family sold it to JB. Watching him ride horses through his land and interviews inside the house brought back some good childhood memories out there.

[@mikeridgland4783]

That’s pretty damn awllsome

[@connorbarth4505]

Have you ever talked to him

[@brandongross3448]

@@connorbarth4505 Unfortunately no. He gated his driveway (for obvious reason) as soon as he moved in. We also didn’t want to intrude because he was overhauling all the land and pastures his first few months of living there.

[@connorbarth4505]

Brandon Gross that makes sense still cool though

[@james44mag31]

About an hour and a half from me

[@Esotricodes]

His confidence and determination is absolutely incredible!! That is passion. 100% passion.

[@ParalyzedPlinker]

20 years ago my friend Nels Bloom jr passed away from a broken neck after getting bucked off a bull. He was a real cowboy, a father and husband. JB reminds me very much of him. The last of a dying breed.

[@chriscall3425]

America needs more of this, and less Kardashians.

[@workingguy6666]

Amen.

[@JessePatrick-zc8ng]

it is though.

[@christophersawyer253]

I could ride a kardashian for way more than 8 seconds

[@snaketiger00]

Visit Calgary Alberta during the Stampede, 11 days of this! and this is here this video was filmed at

[@mottahead6464]

Karda who?

[@garysmith5268]

Damn this dude is legit and likable as hell.

[@james44mag31]

Most Cowboys are down-to-earth and really well-rounded individuals!

[@StaticM223]

@@james44mag31 Discipline is great isn't it, people dont know how to raise good kids anymore.

[@james44mag31]

@@StaticM223 discipline is key! The removal of prayer and discipline from public schools was the beginning of the end! At least back then liberal children got disciplined somewhere!

[@StaticM223]

@@james44mag31 Sucks that everyone hates tradition, im only 16 and im trying my best to keep the traditions that everyone is leaving behind

[@james44mag31]

@@StaticM223 good for you! Without morals people will do whatever they please. The least they are held accountable the more they are willing to do! God-fearing men know that you never get away with anything, you pay for it in the end! Stay safe and may God bless you and yours!

[@timabel1466]

JUST WOW! A TRUE COWBOY AND BULL RIDER BEST OF ALL A GREAT DAD! GREAT STORY

[@ruebenlaumer3663]

Always come back to this,, 100% TRUE cowboy ,, ride hard or die,, Tks for what u stand for JB ,, God Bless you and your family ❤,, so many memories

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

JB is an impressive human being. He reminds me of star athletes in other sports who come from humble beginnings and always trained in natural environments. Like star running backs who chased rabbits in the fields of the south, or expert hitters who played pick up ball in the streets of the dominican republic. like he said, he'd rather be a cowboy than a bullrider anyday. I love that

[@joenobody5913]

If he really felt that way then I imagine he'd just be a cowboy. There's obviously a $$$reason$$$$ he rides bulls.

[@seltonk5136]

He reminds me ChewbaccaMom 🥇

[@donosuarez8869]

You can still be something and prefer to be something more other than what you do buddy @joenobody

[@joenobody5913]

​@@donosuarez8869 NO shit. There's plenty of cowboys needed and nothing stopping him. As I said, $$$. Which I didn't say there was anything wrong with either. But it's pretty fucking stupid to say "well I'd rather do this".....then DO that. But why doesn't he....right money. It's disingenuous. Especially when there's countless people out there that would RATHER do a lot of shit then what they do, but have no choice in the matter. THAT is a real thing.

[@Toy1er]

@@seltonk5136 He reminds me of the dancing baby gif from 1999. roflcopter

[@MrandMrsLivingLife]

“That’s when you close your eyes and hope you didn’t knock all your teeth out “ classic line

[@deadsi]

I thought ud b hoping it dont spear your damn brains, wouldve thought they would file the horns down but i guess that would make it less entertaining

[@brownjatt21]

@@deadsi they do file the horns. Otherwise there would be 10x more deaths in bull riding. These bucking bulls are absolutely massive. Like the bullfighting bulls in say Spain have the sharp horns but they're quite a bit smaller than these bulls. If these savages had sharp horns it'd be game over.

[@safehouse2382]

I appreciate the drive brother. Thank you. I’m not a bull rider, but I appreciate someone that won’t be stopped. Amen brother

[@virkan9272]

I got nothing for you mate, just a wild huge RESPECT…

[@jamescohn4268]

I served with this man in the Air Force, Alabama ROTC Summer Training 2008. Good man! Great leader!

[@lulumoon6942]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@guyjmlol]

You sir are a legend 🙏

[@publicuser2534]

Air Power!

[@ayeyobossman6151]

rotc is not “serving in the air force”

[@jamescohn4268]

@@ayeyobossman6151 we were FTOs training cadets.

[@fritzki1]

never watched bullriding before and probably never will, but this guy is fricking cool

[@rickysnow400]

You should watch it man. Those guys are tough as nails and have balls as big as basketballs to get on those bulls. Its truly amazing to watch the greats like JB ride.

[@ryandriver9478]

It’s a very interesting sport and JB is one of our hometown hero’s. Like the previous guy said, give it a try before it gets even more mainstream

[@rickysnow400]

JB is by far my favorite bull rider of all time. In a day when it seems like most bull riders are athletes first, and try to make calculated decisions, JB is still all cowboy and loves to get on the most rank bulls even if it means he gets slammed.

[@idontwantone132]

A real man's man

[@spezkay81]

fritzki1 i never watched it either, but like u said JB is cool as a cucumber! Dude is a bad ass! I wish I was half as cool as him! He probably has women throwing vagina at him everywhere he goes! Of course he smokes marlboros too. The cowboy killers! His balls must be the size of grapefruits. Dude is just cool on a level never seen before

[@qn5947]

True example of American ruggedness and tenacity.

[@tonyhernandez2786]

You’re one tough hombre! Thanks for all your heart and fire for bull riding. 🙏

[@RantTherapist]

I always notice that these super tough cool guys always have this super calm demeanor about them like they're exactly where they want and need to be in life. I'd like to have that.

[@martinsmallwood2399]

Rant Therapist The simple things

[@Exite21]

It's referred to as having balls and knowing who you are as a man. Not gonna lie i struggle with that and im sure you wont accept that reading it from me

[@Sternertime]

yeah maybe do something real with your life instead of trolling around on the internet then

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

All kind of people have it. It's always there. You don't learn or aquire it. Some of us can handle some serious business. Most of you can't. Hence.....we live in the world we live in.

[@yellowhammer4747]

AMEN SIR! WELL STATED!

[@nathanlanders3274]

Dirty. Rotten. Tough. Cowboys. God bless

[@Capt_Killingfield]

Ha I read your comment at exactly the same time as that guy said it.

[@bethgiesey9405]

Loved this video. J.B. Is the best in my book!! Love to watch him. Thank you for sharing a part of his life

[@peterherrington3300]

I've known plenty of "tough" guys . This cowboy takes it to a whole new level.

[@thenextstepp]

The part where he says he was the kid with the "try" when others had the talent simply nails it on the head perfectly. So many people are unwilling to work hard enough to accomplish great things.

[@photofinish8607]

🤣

[@JohnnyWoodsBC]

are you?

[@thenextstepp]

@@JohnnyWoodsBC I have been my whole life.

[@Keaks_]

What he does is whispers in the bulls ear before he jumps on; “I’ll split the money with you.”

[@iwilltoo5816]

hahahahaha

[@jimmythe-gent]

Lol idk.. that bull is flipping the fu k out

[@outfieldyourlove7784]

No sir it Don't exactly work like that

[@Keaks_]

@@outfieldyourlove7784 you ever heard of a joke? Clearly you are familiar with them because it’s what everyone thinks of you!

[@islandhorses..]

🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@vadisquo9094]

6 Mil? He deserves every penny of it. All these guys deserves the glory and stardom after getting on the back of these beast! Wow! Big Respect to them all!

[@christopheryoung4478]

My dad ,and I used to watch bull riding On ABC sports Sunday, it's the OG of X games!!

[@jonrubeo7449]

Most people in front of a camera will tell the audience what they want to hear, but J.B. is about as genuine as a person can get. Hats off to you partner🤝

[@roderray]

It sounds corny, but I know from being raised around team ropers and semi professional cowboys, it's the cowboy way. They live life large, they work harder having fun than most will ever work for a living, Nothing like sitting around old cowboys listening to their stories.

[@damienholland8103]

"I was the kid that would try when the others had the talent." And there you have it. Determination often pays off.

[@yellowhammer4747]

AMEN!!!!!!!!

[@harrymills2770]

Without some talent behind it, you have nothing. But without the "want to" you're likely to be mediocre.

[@buckrogers4820]

And hands the size of a catchers mitt lol

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

Hard work beats talent

[@geocache99]

he came from behind

[@joeysplats3209]

We are inspired by someone's attitude in conquering a difficult task; moreover with a long-term vision. That's why this video is important.

[@steveba50]

Awesome video Vice keeping it real as usual. Congrats and thanks for posting

[@bluenotesessions1]

This dude is 140 pounds of pure badass.

[@toohoney8674]

The Obfuscating Apologist I get that a lot, thanks

[@Mumra2K]

The Obfuscating Apologist NASA uses the metric system.

[@TheFlexorcist]

I think I could knock him out...

[@jamesavery6671]

Lol that dude would get on your back and ride you till you gave up from exhaustion

[@pdxtim97209]

God, that would be hawt!

[@woozzification]

What a charming, genuine guy.

[@1HeavyHitr]

#Cowboy.

[@kellieweible3957]

Now thats a cowboy, and hes right they're more athletes these days instead of cowboys. Amazing, impressive, right on jb

[@krazylevin]

This inspired me to do so much. Much respect to this guy.

[@Matthew-qk1xi]

"You set a trap for a bull, you'll get caught in it every time"... Big life lesson in that statement.

[@369ZIR]

Anyone that’s worked on a property aka farm/ ranch knows you don’t need to go to the gym. Wake up at 5am and finish at 5pm. Well jobs never finished. Farmers strength! 💪🏾

[@Dharma_enjoyer]

Lmfao I have worked on a fair few farms and there are heaps of fat people on farms Manual labour does not work every muscle in the body

[@369ZIR]

Comrade Pagang it’s because besides working there’s nothing else to do besides drinking and fucking. 😂 But I’m talking about farmers strength. you don’t have to built like a truck. Aha

[@highplainsdrifter9995]

I'm a rancher now full time after 40+ yrs welding and fabricating. I don't need the gym, this place works me from sun up to sun down....... and I wouldn't trade it back!

[@ericjones3221]

@@369ZIR dem little kids just don't understand.

[@danweiberg2630]

Ehh..... I do commercial roofing. Sometimes from like 6AM to 8PM in extreme circumstances. I definitely still lift weights n shit lol. Manual labor like farming or construction does NOT make you a beast. It may make you ‘not a weak ass pussy’ but I can say first hand that manual labor will NOT get you strong. Stronger than your average cubicle farm worker for sure, but, shoveling and throwing around heavy steel will NOT make you a beast. It merely makes you not a pussy. If you have any semblance of physical training/weight lifting under your belt it does nothing for you. I would def know

[@stinknut762]

I'm a professional cow rider. I saddle up on my fat girlfriend for a solid 30 seconds.

[@cranberrysmoothie1]

That's what being a real cowboys all about.

[@pprdrolshfgh4460]

Brooo😂😂😂

[@809hockey]

This comment had me dying. No lie

[@williamwilliam6714]

Stinkfist762 I'm just getting started..

[@alecb25ab]

😂😂👏👏👏👏

[@draterlarebil4506]

This man is a numsane. A man of men. Respect to young man.

[@moneyshotscott]

Hat is off to this man. I have a hard enough time ripping dirt bikes . Bulls are a true natural raw power. Unpredictable power With an attitude. Your a mad man brother. You deserve every penny you have earned my man.

[@JWFarms1]

Put em back on. Lane frost was the best and always will be

[@7pinesknives934]

This dude is cool as hell. EZ going and tough as it gets

[@sdHansy]

Super cool animal abuser. Hardly tough, just plain dumb.

[@7pinesknives934]

Those bulls are very well treated and cared for. Brushed and pampered daily.The riders aren’t hurting the bulls at all when they ride them

[@yermom014]

@@sdHansy Man these bulls are taken care of, probably the only animals where they're allowed to kill guys and still do what they do because it's expected. Sure they get ridden but they're respected for their power, that's the whole reason it's a thing in the first place.

[@justinsanchez6709]

Then why are you watching this video? Fucking liberal snowflake

[@loganvereen135]

@@sdHansy Definitely alot tougher than the guy bitchin ab “abuse”

[@brettoberry3586]

Bull riders are a special kind of crazy. I went to the same high school as Larry Mahan a little more than 20 years later. I especially remember the (near retirement) guidance counselor who told us the story about how she kept trying to steer him into a trade or college after he made it clear that he wanted to be a cowboy... After he became world champion, it caused her to rethink the advice she gave students... "Follow your passion... be good at something you love to do."

[@ahoahat3782]

right on

[@harrymills2770]

Depends. A kid can be all full of passion and just not be very predisposed to be any good. I'm an NFL QB at heart, but I make my daily bread teaching calculus. Sometimes the best you can do is find a decent living doing something you don't hate. My advice to young people is to explore as many options as possible, and don't get buffaloed into going to college or NOT going to college. Find your own way. Stay out of debt. Nothing wrong with taking a year or two to learn a trade. That can be the foundation for the education you may want, later, or your daily bread while you try to start your own business.

[@jiffyjim4038]

Brett OBerry well said,Brett.🏇

[@ChuckHickl]

@@harrymills2770 Wow! Probably the most sensible comment I've ever read on KZbin. Well stated sir!

[@9HighFlyer9]

I went to the same HS as Ty Murray. That said, "Follow your passion" is a terrible piece of advice.

[@louisewelch5451]

I started watching PBR when I went to Houston to take care of my ailing dad. That was his thing. He had been a cowboy in his younger days. Loved all parts of rodeoing. That's when J B Mauney came on the scene. I loved him from the first time I saw him ride. There are some other favorites too but none like JB...I also loved the bull Bodacious. That was one big, huge muscled up bull. Loved him too.

[@tomstonehard1947]

Words of a True Champion!

[@phoen1x_cs]

The legend, the only human being that stayed on Bushwacker's back 8 seconds

[@dixiegirlzrule959]

You remember that too.❤

[@kennethpuppe5794]

@@dixiegirlzrule959 ll

[@dixiegirlzrule959]

@Zackery Kutcher ,because we like him. Lol. I know there's been alot of legends. For me personally, JB was a rookie when I started watching and had a tendency to draw some of the toughest bulls.

[@JuanLopez-lp8ig]

He kinda looked like a young Clint Eastwood in the thumbnail so I knew he was a badass

[@terrariagod5927]

200th liker

[@lolitabubbles26]

You must be blind. Or you see a skinny white guy in a cowboy hat and they all look like Eastwood.

[@sehd6603]

Clint Eastwood is an actor!!! You CANNOT act the HEART, GUTS, and TRY that this fellow Cowboy LIVES!! Clint Eastwood is a JOKE ALL WAYS HAS ALWAYS WILL!! And YES if the definition of badass was in the dictionary then J.B. Mauney’s picture would be out to the side of it... along with the definitions of Cowboy, bull rider, grit, and all around Damn Good Guy!

[@ddilink]

I thought he looked like Tom Cruise from the side.

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

Watching that old dude riding a calf with such joy, was the highlight of my morning.

[@LazyTelevison]

I like how Vice specializes in those corner of the world life styles. Life is what you make it.

[@weplaywax]

Talk about stereotypes: the accent, gum chewing with mouth open, cigarette in the corner of the mouth. This guys ticks all the boxes of a textbook american cowboy :)))

[@TheOne-ec9ku]

Tobacco chewin

[@OtisMoto]

It's great.

[@cavsh00ter]

The real unstearalized truth

[@SlaytonRider]

You mean chew

[@sekteksektek3660]

i love the double standard :)

[@thetruth34o9]

9:25 whoever built/installed that swing deserves some kind of medal.

[@djangorestraind596]

Bruh😭💀

[@Will-nb8qk]

lol

[@lukelang7781]

Carpenter definitely found a couple studs

[@wyattbreymeyer4033]

whats weird is when “ppl said hes a freak of nature but they dont see the hours i put in” i felt that, i learned piano at the age of 18 and got just ok enough to play blues,jazz, and most pop music, my family called me talented but didnt see the literal 4 hrs a day of practice for an entire summer,

[@americanhooked5324]

That's my hometown pride right there. God bless him and keep him safe.

[@sbinotto3780]

I love how he plays with his daughter Thats what a father is supposed to be

[@panchi3457]

@@barberman1087 C'mon really dude

[@demorik6794]

Among so many other things.

[@lulumoon6942]

👍👍👍👍

[@colinlarson9656]

Amen.

[@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309]

Yup. A culture must be retarded to do this for entertainment. He'd be a better father if he didn't needlessly risk becoming dead or paraplegic because he wants to be a "cowboy".

[@epicfeminist]

This is probably the best Monster Energy sponsoring i have ever seen

[@DocProcRealm]

I'm so glad I came back and watched this again 3years later¡ 🐂 🤠💯

[@jacobeestrickland8235]

Lane Frost, Tuff Hedeamen, Jim Sharp, Ty Murray, JB (MAUNEY), Dylon Swerringion… I’m missing some definitely…. These out are American Riders❣️

[@justintyme2764]

More cowboys and fewer politicians.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Baba Wawa More cowboys as statesmen. I can’t stand politicians.

[@traviswhigham1420]

@tnttimes1000 you mean write?

[@baguette574]

Cowboy is white culture

[@desert4seat]

@@baguette574 WRONG! lol. but nice try dingbat.

[@falseshepherd-490]

Politician shouldn't even be a career. The people are supposed to be rotated through by design.

[@ch4our]

He’s probably standing on the ball rn in quarantine

[@girlinthesouth850]

Lmao 🤣

[@artificialdopamine6542]

He didnt quarantine shit, he did everything he always did on his land.

[@peytonschaefer7479]

Cowboys don’t quarantine. I don’t know a single one of my buddies who’s actually scared

[@yourealdaddy4207]

@@peytonschaefer7479 not many people are actually scared. Most people are only scared for their elderly/suck neighbors/families.

[@ohsweetmystery]

Cowboys are like flies on the bull's back. Total courage and determination.

[@dickrhodes2788]

Nice, would like to have seen more competition footage, and national/international perspective/scale of his accomplishments.

[@stevec6311]

This Ladies and Gents is a real man, respect to you J.B.

[@tellmesomething2go]

ever been around a 2000 lb. bull. it ain`t pretty. trainer. Western Simmental Ranch. Grants Pass. Or.

[@kuringmundo]

^^gay

[@codyking4848]

Why, because he sits on the back of a bull for 8 seconds? That makes you a man?

[@comancheclub3449]

Real men come from many walks of life.

[@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309]

Pathetic.

[@disasterexperiments493]

Everyone complaining about the cigarettes like the bulls aren't gonna kill him first...

[@elmoblatch9787]

Not wearing a helmet during a bull ride is like a baseball catcher not wearing head protection...it's just plain stupid.

[@davidwilliamson8573]

Right lol

[@SloppyballsMcGuillicutty]

Elmo Blatch sissies wear helmets. and play tennis.

[@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd]

@@elmoblatch9787 No it's not, idiot.

[@brandonlittle5377]

If I was gonna bet I'd say a bull can kill ya a little quicker

[@xeverettx2564]

I love this little mini doc! I watch it all the time. What a great role model for young men. Teaching them how to be the alpha and the provider, a good dad, no quit just always shoot for better! We need men like JB in a country that still considers you a kid until you’re 30. The perfect amount of teaching how to become a man or woman, but maintaining some sensitivity when appropriate such as being a single dad and raising a girl. I know first hand the challenges that puts forth and I commend JB for that! #keepit93 #punchupcowboy

[@laswan5]

I come back now and then just to watch again. I hope you and your family are well. Best wishes to the greatest cowboy bull rider ever! And most handsome!

[@HellReyzer23]

pure respect

[@nileshbirajdar5766]

This guy has amazing work ethics and mindset of working hard all the time. He watches his own videos in slomo even if he has had a good ride. No wonder he is the best. But people think he is a gifted freak. That’s the story of every number one in every field. People tend overlook the hard work they put in

[@kari8187]

In bull riding you have to watch the playback , just like football.

[@shelleyzoe8254]

exactly

[@velvetbees]

I am amazed how he stays very relaxed. I took ballet, and tensing some parts of your body while being fluid in other parts is not that easy. If you watch people doing something called interpretive dance, you will see them using fluid movements where nothing is forced. They just become part of the motion. He does that too, but still hangs onto a huge jumping beast at the same time. It is pretty amazing.

[@joenobody5913]

Yeah it's the story of every pro according to most amateurs. You rarely if ever see pros say anything of the sort. Or people that ACTUALLY participate in any way. The amount of morons I've seen say stupid shit about just being tall about basketball players is ridiculous. As if it's a free ticket to the NBA. They've never watched someone like Chris Mullin practice shooting for 12 hours straight after everyone else left practice. Or Dennis Rodman watch video of players shooting and missing and literally counting the rotations and noting where the ball initially hit first...but people still think he was somehow inherently good at rebounding. Anyone REALLY good at something will tell you they're also REALLY good at practicing

[@joshuapatrick682]

The best at their profession/trade/skill/art always do.

[@shizzle7642]

Inspiring and beautifully filmed ❤

[@Dobbz_Media]

Dude is a genius with training. Simplicity

[@tombig4011]

Can't believe Vice did this documentary, when I first saw the title I was ready for some peta save the bulls shit. Bravo Vice.

[@playsauce]

@Dan Bate Aw, is the little Trumptard snowflake basement dweller talking to himself again on the Internet? Did you enjoy the midterms, manchild? We own you.

[@alani6501]

Israel Did 9/11 thats sad to see someone know nothing about pitbulls. As a person that has had pitbulls for a long time in her life i can tell you the motherfuckers are sweet as hell until provoked. Sadly its not the dogs fault if they killed a child, its the parents fault for not taking care of the child correctly. And children are naughty as hell too and could possibly hit dogs or pull their tails because they don’t know any better, and the dog will always react no matter what the breed is. Now, if its an american pitbull terrier i can tell you that your child is dead. Ive had apbts my whole life and i can tell you that they don’t play around. Born and bred to be fighting dogs they remain fighting dogs till this day. No nanny dog shit no sweetie shit. But if you know your dog and know how to control your dog you wont have any single problem. I have a niece and she plays with my apbts (with my supervision of course.) and none has ever bit her or growled at her. Its not the breed, its the fucking irresponsible owners that dont know about the responsibility they have when they get a pitbull, especially an apbt.

[@alani6501]

Israel Did 9/11 nah its not that i “love them that much” i know enough about the breed to tell you they dont just attack out of the blue. Pitbulls were never meant to be family dogs and they arent, they’re fighting dogs. Working dogs. They’re meant to work not to be family dogs. Its sad that you have that mindset. A pitbull just doesn’t snap out of the blue, it has to be provoked. Rip to your cat, they do have amazing prey drive thats why i said they’re meant to be working dogs, hunting. They like to fight, blood. I don’t recommend a pitbull to a first time dog owner or a person with children if they don’t know he breed enough and how to control a dog.

[@alani6501]

Israel Did 9/11 pitbulls are amazing catchdogs as they were bred to bite and hold and to not let go. You cant compare a pitbull to a lion.... thats crazy. A lion is a wild animals and a pitbull is not. Pitbulls were not really bred to be human aggressive and most of them arent until provoked, but they are dog aggressive, most of em. You must learn to control a pitbull before having one. They’ll become an amazing companion. Glad your cat is not dead.

[@Allentox]

The dumbing down of America personified. Did you know the average i.q. in America is only 100. Looks like you're the one dragging down the curve.

[@shumrairzkhan5797]

what an awesome cowboy, ive been into my western movies lately and didnt think there were still true cowboys in america. very refreshing to see

[@lulumoon6942]

Definitely are, and we're better for it.

[@matthewbowen3987]

More cowboys than you think

[@justjsse8917]

Leave the city in most of the western states. There's alot left out here

[@f0t0b0y]

What a badass. 👏🏼to the DP and crew that put this together.

[@michaelaleman3591]

Great guy and awesome pro bull rider! A definite champion!

[@epicdriver4g]

Best part of the video, J.B's interaction with his daughter,....thnx for sharing this.

[@jimlepeu577]

Epicdriver4g Don’t know what the stupid remark is - apart from stupid. I agree with you she is goergeous and her daddy has all the time for her. Reminds me of my own two girls, long grown up now. Sure miss those days.

[@LouSassoleSledgecock]

And of course, no good mother to be around

[@rivz653]

Crash BanditLoot he is married isn’t he

[@CantankerousTwat]

I came across this totally by accident, I never thought I would be watching a documentary on bull riding.....but that was incredible.

[@cindycargile7754]

I love watching jb mauney he's damn good.hes a damn good looking man that loves his kids .