Episodes

276: To Be Determined 01.08.2025 1:04:53

Dale and Ryan discuss how to prepare when the Grand Drive is at a set time or different date.

275: I Said What I Said 25.07.2025 1:08:57

The topic of this week's discussion is Ryan’s latest social media post that garnered a lot of attention.

274: Do Not Do It 18.07.2025 51:46

A follow up to last week's episode, Ryan and Dale discuss situations and things to avoid in the stock show industry.

273: Just Do It 11.07.2025 1:23:01

Ryan and Dale offer strategies livestock show families might want to try.

272: No Judge Has a Crystal Ball 04.07.2025 1:07:04

Ryan and Dale mainly argue over judges using projections and future predictions in their evaluation.

271: Correlation Confusion 27.06.2025 1:20:46

Ryan and Dale discuss correlations that may or may not hold true and have been in play in the show ring since its inception.

270: From the Perspective of National Show Judges - Part 2 20.06.2025 1:14:57

In Part 2 of this series, Ryan and Dale reveal more insights on species-specific questions from a survey of 40 livestock show judges, each with recent experience judging major shows, national events, or state fairs.

269: From a National Show Judge's Perspective – Part 1 12.06.2025 1:42:01

In this two-part series, Ryan and Dale share the results of survey questions asked to 40 livestock show judges, all of whom have judged one or more major national shows within the past five years.

268: Protect Your Investment 06.06.2025 1:07:23

Ryan and Dale discuss multiple ways you can put in protect your livestock investment.

267: How Much is Too Much 30.05.2025 1:04:13

Dale and Ryan focus on how much time is devoted to livestock show projects.

266: Cost of a Judge 23.05.2025 56:45

Dale and Ryan talk about all the expenses obvious and hidden that are involved in going to judge a show the greatest of all those that can’t be financially measured is time.

265: Minor Breed Discrimination 16.05.2025 1:00:54

This week's topic explores why minor breeds are often overlooked in a grand drive.

264: Let's Make Judging Contests Great Again 09.05.2025 1:17:23

Ryan and Dale discuss the need to evolve and make each Judging Contest as best possible.

263: All About Show Rules 02.05.2025 1:18:54

Dale and Ryan explore the intent behind show rules and how they often produce unintended outcomes. While most competitors seek a fair and level playing field, some exploit loosely enforced rules, gaining an unfair advantage over those who follow them. Clear, concise, enforceable rules with consistent consequences are essential to truly level the playing field.

262: Feeding 101 25.04.2025 1:23:17

This week's topic focuses on the basics of feeding show animals in terms of nutrition, rations and supplements.

261: Sold 18.04.2025 1:26:05

Dale and Ryan discuss the different way show animals are bought and sold.

260: Showbreaking 101 11.04.2025 1:41:45

Ryan and Dale have a lengthy discussion about the methods, myths, tricks and tips of getting animals show broke.

259: Making Contact 04.04.2025 1:07:57

Dale and Ryan discuss contacting judges.

258: Offense Is The Best Defense 28.03.2025 1:03:57

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes showman can't always be the "nice guy" in all situations in the show show ring.

257: They Said What - Part 2 21.03.2025 1:16:15

Ryan and Dale continue the discussion on terminology that is often used at stock shows but not always understood.

256: They Said What - Part 1 14.03.2025 1:18:38

Ryan and Dale discuss terminology often used at stock shows but not always understood.

255: Next-Level Stock Show Tech: SenseHub Unveiled 07.03.2025 57:47

Dale & Ryan chat with Merck Animal Health's Mallory Liss & Jordan Cowan about SenseHub Cow-Calf—a game-changing tech for the stock show industry. Excited to spotlight innovations that boost show stock production!"

254: Stock Show Style 28.02.2025 1:25:36

Ryan and Dale dive into the current trends in show stock presentation.

253: Weight Watchers 21.02.2025 1:11:38

The topic of discussion for this week is all things market show weight breaks.

252: Hunting Unicorns 14.02.2025 1:03:10

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of what to look for in a new stock show purchase.