Beyond The Ring

241: Showmanship Struggle 28.11.2024 1:05:32 ↓

Ryan and Dale dive into why exhibitors show differently in showmanship versus the actual show.

240: Livestock Judging Teams 2.0 22.11.2024 1:08:02 ↓

This week, in honor of the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at NAILE, Ryan and Dale discuss a favorite and timely topic.

239: The Price Is Right 15.11.2024 1:08:54 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the factors that influence the cost of show stock.

238: Decisions Have Consequences 08.11.2024 59:26 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the impact of deciding who is judging and how it affects everything.

237: Pressure Points When Attending Major Shows 01.11.2024 1:32:44 ↓

Ryan and Dale highlight several pressure points that cause human stress when competing at National Level Shows. 

236: Trending 2.0 (4 of 4) 25.10.2024 1:19:26 ↓

Back By popular demand; the TRENDING series. The fourth and final of the 4-part series covers Show Cattle trends with the legendary Mr. Jim Williams.

235: True Value of Showmanship 18.10.2024 1:15:46 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss what being a great showman should be about and how it should be evaluated. 

234: Trending 2.0 (3 of 4) 11.10.2024 1:16:55 ↓

Back by popular demand, the *trending* series, the third of a four-part series, covers show goat trends.

233: R-E-S-P-E-C-T 04.10.2024 1:24:16 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss things that happen in and around the show ring that come off as disrespectful, even though at times, they aren’t intentional.

232: Trending 2.0 27.09.2024 1:11:28 ↓

Back by popular demand, the TRENDING series is back. The second of the four-part series covers sheep trends with one of the most respected and consistent sheep judges of all time, Mr. Brad Angus.

231: Social Media 2.0 20.09.2024 1:15:37 ↓

Ryan and Dale revisit the topic of social media use in the livestock show industry.

230: Now Trending 2.0 13.09.2024 1:23:39 ↓

Back by popular demand the trending series is back the first episode is about hog’s with Ryan’s all time favorite guest Kade Hummel.

229: National Show Wars 06.09.2024 1:24:23 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the positives, negatives and differences in each of the National Major Shows.

228: Attainable Achievements 30.08.2024 1:14:25 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss how each stock show family should set goals for each show so each outing can be considered successful.

227: Obesity in Show Animals 23.08.2024 59:36 ↓

Ryan declares war on what he believes is an Epidemic in the show ring, and Dale tries to calm him down.

226: Attitude and Atmosphere are Contagious 16.08.2024 56:55 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss how the atmosphere and attitudes of people outside the show ring affect those who are on the inside.

225: Before and After 09.08.2024 1:12:57 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the critical periods before you start showing and what comes afterward.

224: Everything County Fair 02.08.2024 1:28:52 ↓

Ryan and Dale recognize that the county fair is the lifeline of the Junior Livestock Show. They attempt to provide a framework for how we can contribute to making county shows better while appreciating the good.

223: I Volunteer as Tribute 26.07.2024 47:06 ↓

Dale is MIA on vacation again, so Ryan discusses the importance of volunteerism in the stock show industry.

222: How Old Is Old Enough ? 19.07.2024 1:00:14 ↓

Dale brings to the forefront the trend of show stock being older and more mature … Ryan rails against it!

BTC: Trump Assassination Attempt 14.07.2024 49:02 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss all the details and facts that have come to light 12 hours after the attempted assassination of Former President Trump.

221: Ring Savvy 12.07.2024 1:00:52 ↓

Ryan and Dale explain the lost art of being Ring Savvy which can increase your competitive edge in many circumstances.

220: Snap Shot 05.07.2024 59:33 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes as spectators we forget the judges only get a snapshot of the animals they sort.

BTC: Debate Delusion 03.07.2024 1:21:01 ↓

Dale and Ryan, with guest Chase, discuss the Presidential Debate fallout and the path forward.

219: Barn Blind 28.06.2024 1:34:14 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the various causes and effects of the dual sides of “barn blindness.“