Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik
Discover Ag
Discover Ag is a top-ranked podcast that deep dives the latest news in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. Enjoy insightful commentary and real-time breakdowns of the latest trending topics and hot headlines straight from a millennial dairy farmer and cattle rancher. Not a boring podcast for farmers, Discover Ag is your go-to news source on all things Americana - think RFK Jrs MAHA Movement, NFL's obsession with Uncrustables, or Yellowstone's Red Carpet Premier. Expect to be wildly entertained and informed as you go beyond the headlines to discover wha...
Author
Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
Discovering Kylie Jenner, Bird Flu & Potatoes 11.04.2024 46:11
152 | This week we discover a shocking change to potatoes that is the new polarizing food debate, Kylie Jenner's new foodie business, and how the Bird flu has officially hit U.S. dairies and what that means for milk supply. Welcome to "Discover" where pop culture & food news collide. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainabil...
Discovering Pythons, Paris & Chick-fil-A 04.04.2024 50:07
151 | This week we discover: how an announcement from Chick-fil-A absolutely is rocking the fast food world. How hordes of Parisian waiters are reviving a century old food race and how pythons might be the sustainable meat solution have all been looking for. Welcome to Discover, the podcast where food news & pop culture collide. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik a female millennial cattle rancher, and...
Discovering P!nk, Doritos & GMO Cows 28.03.2024 45:10
150 | This week we discover why the Pop Star Who is rocking California's Organic Wine Scene, How The Most Popular Snack In The U.S. Is Not What You'd Expect, and how Cows could give Big Pharma a run for its money. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we share all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking,...
Discovering Frog Legs, Liquid Death & USA Beef 21.03.2024 49:34
148 | This week we discover how France's Love for Frog Legs Is Causing a Potential Environmental Disaster, How Liquid Death the canned water company has dupped us all, and how big changes are coming to the grocery store meat isle and the 'Product of USA' Meat Label. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we share all our latest di...
Discovering College, Crawfish & Dunkin Donuts + SXSW Tell All 14.03.2024 1:03:06
147 | This week we discover why college dining halls have us wondering if maybe we should all go back to school, How a Vegan Doughnut Coverup Outraged the Internet, and how Climate change is hitting the heart of Cajun country At the end of the episode we also give the behind the scenes details on our recent speaking event at SXSW! It's a fun tell all where we dish on celebrities at the event (hint...
Discovering Wendy's, The Oscars & Brazil + Case IH Interview 07.03.2024 55:40
146 | This week we discover how a comment by the CEO of Wendy's and Kellogg's sparks public commotion. The Real Reason So Many Celebrities Go To In-N-Out Burger After The Oscars and how N.Y. State Sues JBS, the Brazilian Beef Giant, Over Its Climate Claims. We also interview HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we share all our...
Discovering Cheerios, Monkey Farms & First Dates + Poultry & Eggs Interview 29.02.2024 1:06:11
145 | This week we discover how Small town residents are uniting to fight a gigantic monkey farm (you heard that correctly a monkey farm). Why grocery stores are apparently the new hottest date spot and how new research is tossing shade at Cheerios & Quaker Oats for having traces of an agriculture chemical in their products. We also end the episode with an interview with Ryan Bennett who is the Ex...
Discovering Beyonce, Big Macs & Airport Vineyards 22.02.2024 39:22
143 | This week we discover: How an Italian airport is taking airport wine to a whole new level. How McDonals has spent the past seven years Overhauling Its signature offering, and the controversy surrounding Beyonce's newest country songs. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we share all our latest discoveries from what we are...
Discovering Joe Rogan, Sriracha Sauce & Farmer Wants a Wife + Case IH Interview 15.02.2024 56:42
142 | This week we discover the tragic story behind everyones favorite iconic fiery-red chili-garlic hot sauce, Sriracha. We give you our raw and honest thoughts on the hit show "Farmer wants a wife", & we're revealing the very explicit - and heated - response Joe Rogan had to the farmer protests overseas. We also interview CASE-IH about specialty tractors LIVE at the WORLD AG EXPO! Tune in at the...
Discovering Shrimp Paste, Pringles & Soap Boxes + Toups & Co interview 08.02.2024 1:01:06
141 | This week we discover how a social media food photo almost cost an influencer a $60,000 dollar restaurant bill. The best and the worst of this weekends Super Bowl food commercials, AND how a new study has found gardening to be worse for the environment than conventionally grown food. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we...
Discovering Raw Meat, Hailey Bieber & Austin, TX 01.02.2024 45:24
140 | Today we discover how a flabbergasted American tourist was asked to sign a waiver when he ordered a medium-done hamburger. How whole milk is making interesting strides among celebrities, influencers and genZ, and the "beef" some people have with companies claims on climate-friendly foods. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every we...
Discovering Vampires, Gluten & Social Media + AFBF Interview 25.01.2024 1:08:11
138 | This week we discover the dark side of internet food reels. A new regenerative ag film and the different celebrities featured in it. Plus a major scientific breakthrough that was just announced for those who shop gluten-free!!!! HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we highlight all our latest discoveries from what we are w...
Discovering Chick-fil-A, Mark Zuckerberg & Mormons 18.01.2024 47:20
137 | This week we discover how Chick-fil-A could soon be forced to be open on Sundays. How Mark Zuckerberg is facing backlash over raising cows on beer and macadamia nuts, and what some people are calling the Mormon agricultural empire. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we highlight all our latest discoveries from what we ar...
HOT OFF THE PRESS: You Are What You Eat! 16.01.2024 42:27
136 | HOT OFF THE PRESS! WE HAVE A HOT TOPIC ALERT! Today we are giving our thoughts on the new Netflix show "You Are What You Eat" and as you can guess - we have a lot to say about it :) If you enjoyed today's discussion check out similar episodes below: Debunking 'The Game Changers': Unraveling the Truth Behind the Netflix Vegan Documentary Challenging 'Cowspiracy': Debunking the infamous anti-a...
Discovering Fireball, Mayonnaise & Florida Politics + Crowdhealth interview 11.01.2024 1:02:03
135 | Today we discover the falsehoods & deceit behind those mini bottles of Fireball at gas stations. The excitement behind this years food themed football bowl games and a new proposed legislation that would make it a criminal offense to sell or distribute "cultivated" meat in the sunshine state. We also interview Crowd Health a health insurance alternative that was founded in 2021 to provide to...
Discovering Costco, Victoria Beckham & Avocados 04.01.2024 40:34
134 | Today we discover how Costco Is Currently Selling One of the World's Rarest Wines, how Victoria and David Beckham have expanded their backyard family with chickens for the holidays, and how Avocados are killing Mexico rainforests. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we highlight all our latest discoveries from what we are...
Discovering Taylor Swift's Tree Farm, Kale and Colorado Wolves + Land Trust Interview 28.12.2023 1:04:53
133 | This week we are discovering Taylor Swift and Christmas trees, how Pizza Hut was once the largest buyer of kale AND wolf reintroduction in Colorado. At the end of today's episode, we chat with LandTrust about practical ways farmers and ranchers can add income to their operations by partnering with LandTrust . LandTrust is an easy-to-use online marketplace that connects landowners with respe...
Discovering Mistletoe, Cookies & Whole Milk's Comeback 21.12.2023 40:19
131 | This week we are discovering the deadly side to Mistletoe, what type of cookie we would be if we were Christmas cookies AND discovering how whole milk is making its way back to US schools. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : where every week we highlight all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buyin...
Discovering Hawaii AI, Uber Eats & REAL Meat Pact + CASE IH Interview on Soil Health and Tilling 14.12.2023 59:02
130 | This week we are discovering how NASA is helping Hawaiian farmers grow more food with AI, Hilarious Uber Eats Requests of 2023 and a new proposed legislation that would require alternative proteins to display the word "imitation" on their packaging. At the end of today's episode we chat with CASE-IH research agronomist/soil scientist Dr. Alison Bryan to learn more about soil management and t...
Discovering Cocoa, Tipping & NY Sugar Laws 07.12.2023 41:26
129 | This week we are discovering the cocoa market's not-so-sweet side: will we see a decline in cocoa production? The ins and outs of tipping in America: are we doing it properly?, and lastly how NYC mayor Adams signs the "Sweet Truth Act" into law to regulate how restaurants display added sugar. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : Where eve...
Discovering Crickets, Sexy Chefs & Farmer Protests with Manure + Interview with Medgene Labs 30.11.2023 59:41
128 | This week we are discovering how Tyson Foods partners with insect ingredient company Protix meet market demand and scale the production of insect ingredients. And lastly how French Farmers Protest with Manure: A Potent Symbol of Agricultural Grievances HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLUB DISCO" OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : Where every week we share all our latest discoveri...
Discovering The Erewhon Cult, Shrinking Oreos & Regenerative Ag 23.11.2023 40:32
126 | This week we are discovering Erewhon's Secrets: how a health food sect beloved by hippies is now the most culty grocer in LA, Oreos biggest scandal yet - shrinkflation and why regenerative farming is taking hold in conservative pockets of America HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION: Re...
Discovering Lab-Grown Meat in Space, Thanksgiving Turkey & Walmart Empire + Interview with Enchantment Vineyards 16.11.2023 59:52
125 | Today we are discovering Cultivated meat as a 'promising' space food for astronauts, the meaning behind all those different grocery store labels on your thanksgiving turkeys, and a peak into the Walmart and Walton influence over the American food system. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER This week's episode is sponsored by: ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS is...
Discovering Farmed Salmon, Travis Kelce & Ag-gag Laws 09.11.2023 38:20
124 | Today we're discovering how European chefs are taking a stance again farmed salmon on the menu, shocking claims about what Jason and Travis Kelce ate come meal time and how Supreme Court leaves in place a court victory for PETA over North Carolina's ag-gag law. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU...
Discovering a Farm on Fenway Park, Fast Food Germs & Meat and Diabetes + Interview with Lubbock Chamber of Commerce 02.11.2023 1:04:49
123 | Today we're discovering a farm on top of Fenway Park, the gross truth about fast food beverage dispensers and Harvard's new study linking diabetes and red meat. JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION : Register for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention & get free swag using code "DISCOVER"...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.