Beyond The Ring

339: Qualified vs Unqualified 16.10.2026 1:05:55 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss what makes judges qualified to sort livestock shows.

338: Common Courtesy 09.10.2026 1:07:40 ↓

This weeks topic of discussion centers around things both show management and exhibitors can do to make for a more enjoyable show experience.

337: Supplement Shuffle 02.10.2026 1:09:57 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the feeding of supplements to stock show animals.

336: Fall Frenzy 25.09.2026 1:05:10 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the upcoming major fall events in the livestock show world.

335: Show Dad 411 18.09.2026 58:12 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss all things show dad with guest Andy Wolka.

334: Show Mom 411 11.09.2026 1:01:26 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss all things show mom with guest Wravenna Phipps Bloomberg.

333: A Different Era of Judging 04.09.2026 1:02:49 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the major differences in how judges are selected, vetted and how they market themselves.

332: County Fair Mentality 2.0 28.08.2026 1:07:48 ↓

This week's topic centers around entry and exhibitor numbers declining at the county fair level and what steps need to be taken to change this.

331: The Trending Series Part 4 21.08.2026 1:15:27 ↓

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show goat trends.

330: The Trending Series Part 3 14.08.2026 1:26:21 ↓

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show hog trends with Kade Hummel.

329: The Trending Series Part 2 07.08.2026 1:20:53 ↓

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show sheep trends with Matt Kennedy.

328: The Trending Series Part 1 31.07.2026 1:20:07 ↓

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show cattle trends with Dr. Blake Bloomberg.

327: So It Begins … State Fair Season Is Here 24.07.2026 1:04:51 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the upcoming state fair season and what it means and how to achieve success.

326: Finishing The Fifty 17.07.2026 38:36 ↓

Ryan and Dale reflect on Ryan’s journey of judging stock shows in all 50 United States.

325: Celebrating The Win 10.07.2026 55:16 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of showring families.

324: It Takes a Village 03.07.2026 57:45 ↓

Barn Culture: the parents, the kid, and the breeder/broker triangle.

323: Fitting 101 26.06.2026 1:04:32 ↓

This week's topic of discussion centers around the fitting of show livestock at shows and at home.

322: Market Madams 19.06.2026 1:00:21 ↓

Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into all things market female in the show ring setting.

321: NWS New World Screwworm 12.06.2026 1:10:47 ↓

Dale, Ryan and everyone’s favorite guest, Chase, dive into all things NWS.

320: Livestream of Shows - Do’s and Dont’s 05.06.2026 1:11:08 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss all things live-streaming of stock shows.

319: Fix It Jesus 29.05.2026 57:18 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the growing trend on exhibitors and families asking a judge how to “fix” an animal.

318: It’s All The Same 22.05.2026 1:02:05 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss how show ring selection pressure is erasing the distinct characteristics that once set each breed apart.

317: Great Ethical Expectations 15.05.2026 58:02 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss how exhibitors are held to immense ethical standards while judges are not at all.

316: Shallow Gene Pool 08.05.2026 1:15:16 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss genetic diversity or the lack thereof.

315: Sense and Sensibility 01.05.2026 52:48 ↓

This week's topic discusses things that show managers, spectators and exhibitors can do to ensure everyone has a more positive experience.