Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Jon and Danielle wrap up the spotlight sale interviews with Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski to talk about Taylor Ridge JC Fire Santa Fe their gorgeous Toggenburg doe kid and then they talk about a handsome lamancha buck J-Haven's JT TheGreat Gats-bee  This episode is brought to you by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today and if you're...

Send us Fan Mail This episode the crew sits with Scott Bice to talk about Saanen doe kid Vineyard View Yuzu Kapi'olani and Alpine buck kid Redwood Hills Titan Bounty who he and sister Jennifer consigned into this year's spotlight sale.  Join in to hear what makes Kapi'olani so royal and why the bounty is endless with bounty! Redwood Hills website Spotlight Feature Capralite use code...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jon and Danielle as they interview more ADGA Spotlight Sale consigners.  They talk about the purebred Toggenburg with Evie Harry, the LaMancha breeders trio with Trinity Smith and the Oberhasli with TeCoa Stroda. Goat-Sans breeders Trio Evie's Neon Lucerne Cream-of=Kansas' Sugar Berry This episode was brought to you by Capralite .  Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to...

Send us Fan Mail join Jon and Danielle as they sit down with Renee Wolf (Wolfivan Ranch) Sarah Martin (Kenzie's Dairy Goats) and Lacey Yates (Raising Arrow Nubians) to talk about their ADGA Spotlight Sale Consignments Wolfivan Island Root Raising Arrows Sweet Devotion Kenzie's WLM Astoria This episode is sponsored by Capralite !  use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order to...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's first spotlight sale special episode we welcome Thanh Duong of CA Blackberrys.  A wonderful herd and family who raise nationally recognized nubians and nigerians.  Thanh sits down with us to talk about their nubian buck kid in the spotlight sale CA Blackberry's CM Isomalt  then we sit down with Sarah Martin to talk about her recorded grade lamancha type do...

Send us Fan Mail We're heading to Nationals to spotlight the animals consigned to the spotlight sale!   3G Family Farm Golden Dragon Hoosier Homestead Vic’s Kaiser this episode of Ringside is sponsored by Capralite !  use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off today! we have merch

Send us Fan Mail After being declared dead last fall, the ADGA Spotlight Sale is back and it's rising with style!  This week, we're joined by Joseph Larson co-char of the Spotlight Sale committee and breeder of one of this year's featured bucks, a Toggenburg named Michael Scott?  We dive into what led to the sale's cancellation in 2024, how the committee brought it back to 2025...

Send us Fan Mail This ones for the robots!  We're wrapping up Dairy Goat Awareness Week by featuring the listeners and robocop, of course Ringside is brought to you by Capralite .  Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today! we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail This Dairy Goat Awareness Week special episode is all about making goats accessible and how DaNelle does it!  How does she educate the masses, how hard has she been bitten by the show bug and is she ready to retire from YouTube?  Listen in to find out! Weed 'em & Reap Ringside is brought to you by Capralite !  Use code RINGSIDE5 to get 5% off your order today! We have mer...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected? This episode was sponsored by Capralite , use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout for 5% off your order today! We have merch!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke for a deep dive into the tough decisions that shape a successful breeding program.  Kirt shares his approach to selecting promising kids, knowing when to refresh your does lines, and how to evaluate bucks with a critical eye.  We talk about the emotional side of culling, why moving on from even good animals can be necessary, a...

Send us Fan Mail It's Dairy Goat Awareness Week and we're putting the future in focus.  This special episode, Jon and Danielle sit down with ADGA Youth Representative Belle Duong to talk about what it means to be a young leader in the dairy goat world.  Belle shares her journey in the industry, how youth programs are shaping the next generation of breeders, and what she's doing to p...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Ringside, we're diving deep into the feed scoop... literally!  While Jon and Danielle may not raise Nigerians themselves, they knew just who to call for expert insight, Beth Williams of Tucker Farm- Moon Station Nigerian Dwarf Goats.  As one of the top breeders in the country, Beth joins us to break down how to feed Nigerian Dwarfs for peak perf...

Send us Fan Mail Every breeder hits that fort in the road where they have decisions to make, will they continue to just meet the bare minimum or will they go the extra mile to make their herd great?   This episode is sponsored by CAPRALITE use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today. we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're brand new to the goat show scene or a seasoned exhibitor, there's one thing we all need to bring to the ring, RESPECT.  In this episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle dive into the unspoken rules of dairy goat show etiquette.  Fro touching other people's animals s(don't) to ringside trash talk, we're laying it all out with a ix of humor, real...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Anne Jones of Latte Da Dairy in Texas joins Danielle and Jon to talk about clinical and subclinical mastitis.  They talk about how it effects the udder, how to care for the udder and how to test and treat mastitis.   This episode of Ringside was sponsored by Capralite !  use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your purchase today! Latte Da Dairy Goats The...

Send us Fan Mail Now that kidding season is finished with the Ringside hosts, show season has quickly become the focus.  Listen in as Danielle and Jon talk about their first two weeks of showing their goats and how they did.  Listen in as jon rants about current things in the industry that bother him.  we have merch

Send us Fan Mail This week Jon and Danielle turn on their milk machines with Jason Porter and discuss the in's and out's of milk machines.  The daily care and upkeep to keep your machine working correctly, simple tips to make life easier with your milk machine and insights on how it should be running.  If you're looking into getting a new machine or just want some pointers, this epi...

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon talk about being burned out and how exhaustion and lack of passion can lead to issues and how simple things can make life on the farm easier every day.   We have merch!

Send us Fan Mail This week Jon, Danielle and Tyler of Casa Ram Dairy Goats sit down and talk about the results of their lap ai session now that the kids are born.  Find out who found success, what they would do differently and if they'd consider doing it in the future.   We have merch Tyler's Goats

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of our "Raising Kids Right" series, we're diving into the daily care and practices that help turn those adorable babies into thriving future champions, We cover everything from preventing and managing coccidia, to bottle feeding techniques, introducing hay and grain and creating a safe and healthy barn environment for your kids.   Technical difficulties al...

Send us Fan Mail Raising a champion dairy goat starts long before they step into the show ring.  It begins the moment that kid hits the ground.  In this episode of Ringside we're kicking off part one of our deep dive into raising kids the right way.  From evaluating newborns for show potential to setting them up for success with proper handling.  We're covering everything you need to kno...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ringside, we sit down with Seth Loudenbeck of Loudenbeck Farms Dairy Goats LLC to explore the future of the dairy industry.  From emerging trends to the challenges and innovations shaping the field.  Seth shares valuable insights on where the industry is headed, Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just curious about the evolving commercial side of the dair...

Send us Fan Mail Kidding season is full of surprises- some wonderful, some downright stressful!  In this episode of Ringside, we're joined by Briana Desfosses to talk about everything from textbook deliveries to the most challenging dystocias.  We discuss the signs of trouble, when to intervene, and how to handle mispresentations, breech births, and stuck kids.  Whether you're a seasoned...

Send us Fan Mail Online sales are a new concept to the dairy goat world.  Last year, Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski started "the keeper pen sale" to help move dairy goats to the current century.  This year they hold their 2nd keeper pen sale with numerous breeders from across the country, offering up the best genetics they can for the sale.  Find out what drove the Jodlowski's to s...