Beyond The Ring

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.

314: Triggered 24.04.2026 1:05:21 ↓

Ryan, Dale and Chase discuss things that happen or said at shows that cause a “triggered” reaction from the stock show community.

313: 6 years of BTR 17.04.2026 1:24:53 ↓

In episode 313 Dale and Ryan recap the last 6 years of the podcast.

312: “Green” is Gold 10.04.2026 58:50 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the myths ,theories, positives and negatives around purchasing “Green” show stock.

311: Starting Over Again 03.04.2026 1:10:11 ↓

This week Ryan and Dale discuss how to adjust recently purchased show animals to a new environment and daily routine.

310: Think For Yourself 27.03.2026 1:35:53 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss a simple truth: if you can't explain why you're doing something, you probably shouldn't be doing it. This logic applies to every facet of the stock show world, from your initial purchase choices to your daily management practices. If it sounds like magic, it’s probably a scam.

309: Every Rose has its Thorn 20.03.2026 1:09:25 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the situation that came to the forefront this week about Ryan judging stock shows.

308: Ballin on a Budget 13.03.2026 1:07:10 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the possibility and difficulty in purchasing show stock on a budget.

307: Everything is Bigger in Texas! 06.03.2026 1:08:27 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the size and magnitude of the Texas Major Shows and the impact they have on exhibitors and the stock show industry.

306: Mastering Skeletal Assembly and the Judge’s Perspective 27.02.2026 1:25:10 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss everything from form to function to the judge’s perception of skeletal assembly. Does effortless movement ultimately define the correctness of a skeletal build?

305: I Volunteer as Tribute 20.02.2026 45:02 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the importance of giving back to the stock show community through volunteerism.

304: Everyone Deserves to Have a Voice but Not Everyone Needs a Microphone 13.02.2026 55:39 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss how everyone should be more mindful of their opinions and attitudes.

303: There is a Difference Between Being Visible and Being Seen 06.02.2026 1:01:37 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss how in all aspects of the stock show industry we can do a better job of making sure exhibitors and families are “seen.”

302: The Honor System 30.01.2026 54:19 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss ways to put honor back into the honor system in reference to livestock showing.

301: Online Sale Presentation 23.01.2026 1:17:09 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss variations in online sale presentation across species. This is looked at from both a seller and buyer perspective.