Talk Dirt to Me

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan officially wraps up soybean planting, the earliest he's ever finished planting, and gives an update on how the crop is looking across West Tennessee. Bobby Lee talks about cutting hay, getting fertilizer spread, and how somehow spreading fertilizer managed to keep the rain away long enough to save his hay from getting ruined. The guys also break down their...

Tonight's episode of Talk Dirt To Me is packed with everything from Tennessee agriculture to Hollywood crushes and hard-hitting industry talk. We kick things off with a breakdown of the incredible farm tour we attended featuring Skip Baskin 's cattle operation, Kirk Daniels ' pecan orchard and diversified farm, and Turner Angus Farms , where we got to see their cattle program and the pizza restaur...

Sometimes you've got to laugh to keep from crying in agriculture, and that's exactly what we did in this episode of Talk Dirt To Me. After weeks of dry conditions and stress across farm country, we finally got a big rain in West Tennessee and break down what it means for crops, planting progress, and why no-till farming and cover crops may have absolutely saved the day during the heavy rainfall. W...

We kick this one off as we build our top three songs for a late night playlist. A very special late night playlist that is... It goes exactly how you'd expect and maybe worse. From there we give a quick farm update with beans going in the ground and Bobby Lee getting fertilizer lined out for the hay. Then we break down some of the best equipment decisions we've made and a few we wish we could take...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we cover a little bit of everything and then dive headfirst into one of the biggest issues in agriculture right now. We start off with our top 5 comedy movies of all time, which turns into a solid mix of classics and a few surprises. From there, Bobby Lee shares a wild story involving a Department of Homeland Security phone call about possible drug smuggling, a...

Planting season is rolling and we're already about 80% done on corn. In this episode, we give a full farm update from West Tennessee. Corn is already coming up, cabbage is in the ground, and conditions are way drier than we're used to this time of year. We break down what that means for this crop and how it could impact the season moving forward. We also get real about the financial pressure hitti...

We've got a big one for you. Andy Holt joined us in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of agriculture and where things are headed. We dig into why he stepped into government, what he's seeing across Tennessee farms right now, and how programs like the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program are impacting producers on the ground. We also talk about the importance of diversificatio...

We're covering A LOT of ground in this one. We kick things off ranking our top three Western films of all time, then get into the real stuff: planting season is HERE and this is the earliest we've ever put corn in the ground. From there we dive into beef prices, where they're at, and where they're headed. We break down the devastating Nebraska wildfires, 800,000+ acres burned, 35,000 cattle displa...

What you hear on air is exactly who we are off air, and we're good with that. In this episode, Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off by keeping it real about their authentic podcasting style before sitting down to share their top 5 iconic action films every man should watch at least once. These aren't just movies, they're a rite of passage. Then it gets serious. We break down the JBS meatpacking str...

This week we're diving into a round of listener Q&A, and the topics cover a lot of ground across modern farming. One listener writes in with a thought that farmers should diversify crops more instead of relying on the same commodities. Logan and Bobby Lee break down why that idea sounds good on paper, but in reality farmers can only grow what there's a market to actually sell. If there's no buyer,...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee dive into some of the biggest and most controversial topics in America right now before bringing it back home to farming, budgeting, and cattle strategy in a down ag economy. We open with the escalating conflict involving Iran and the uncertainty surrounding America's potential involvement. We're honest about where we stand. On one side, the...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , the conversation goes everywhere, from politics and agriculture to undercover investigations and why competition is the only thing keeping farmers alive in today's economy. Logan and Bobby Lee break down the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and the Epstein connections being discussed again in the news. The discussion then shifts to agricul...

This is a major episode of Talk Dirt To Me , covering some of the biggest stories currently impacting American agriculture, rural landowners, and national farm policy. We begin with the story of Gregory Family Farm in Sumner County, Tennessee, and their ongoing battle with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) over eminent domain. This situation raises serious questions about private property right...

This one goes everywhere. And we mean everywhere. In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we break down the most talked-about Super Bowl halftime shows and whether they've completely lost the plot or actually delivered. From iconic performances to questionable moments, nothing is off limits. Then things take a dark turn. A listener sends in an absolutely insane Facebook Marketplace story that nearly...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we discuss one of the things, for better or worse, that separates us from a lot of the voices in ag influence. We are willing to say things out loud that may not always be popular or sponsor-friendly. We dive into frustrations many farmers have with John Deere , including right to repair and the growing disconnect between corporate ag and life on the farm. We a...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we kick things off with a rant every rural American can relate to, idiots driving on icy roads, avoidable wrecks, and Bobby Lee's road rage when common sense disappears in bad weather. From there, we dig into Rep. Tim Burchett's warnings about the Big 4 meat packers, why consolidation in the beef industry should concern every cattle producer, and our honest tho...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we break down Tennessee House Bill 0809 (HB 0809) the controversial legislation surrounding pesticide liability, chemical manufacturers, and modern agriculture that has sparked heated debate online and across farm country. We cut through the noise and explain what HB 0809 actually does, what it doesn't do, and why, contrary to viral claims, this bill does not op...

This week we went LIVE from the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California with our first-ever live show in front of a crowd. Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off with a no-BS conversation about the farm economy, the row crop squeeze, and why the barrier to entry for young farmers has gotten flat-out insane. Midway through, we're joined by Joby Young, Executive Vice President...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee are packing their bags and heading west to California for the American Farm Bureau National Convention, where they'll be performing a live podcast on Saturday, January 10th representing everyday farmers on a national stage. You can live stream it at FB.org! It's at 3pm PST.  But this episode isn't about glitz. It's about reality. Logan...

We wrap up 2025 the only way real farmers can, by telling the truth about what worked, what didn't, and what it actually took to survive another year in agriculture. In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee Hanks go back through the goals we set at the beginning of 2025 and give a brutally honest breakdown of whether we hit them or missed them. From hay production to cattle pe...

Logan and Bobby Lee close out the year with one hell of a story, the track hoe buyer from hell. Logan finally sells his Deere 200 excavator, but not before dealing with one of the most relentless, nit-picking, deal-almost-killing buyers you've ever heard of. If you've ever sold farm equipment or negotiated machinery, this story will feel painfully familiar. We also hit listener questions, includin...

Merry Christmas from Talk Dirt To Me, and this one isn't sugar-coated. In our Christmas episode, Logan and Bobby Lee dive headfirst into the realities facing American farmers right now, cutting through the feel-good talking points and getting brutally honest about what actually works and what doesn't. We start with a no-BS breakdown of crop insurance, explaining why it's not the safety net many fa...

In this week's Talk Dirt To Me episode, we're joined by a special guest: Drew Hanks, Bobby Lee's little brother, fellow veterinarian and cattleman, fresh off his trip to the 2024 National Finals Rodeo (NFR). We dive deep into everything happening in Vegas, from the arena floor drama to the behind-the-scenes issues most fans never hear about. Drew breaks down what it was really like attending the N...

In honor of the NFR, we're bringing back one of the most badass rodeo conversations ever recorded. This is a special throwback episode from Logan's old show, because when the National Finals Rodeo is happening, there's no better time to revisit a story like this. In this episode, Logan is joined by Tim O'Connell, the 3x World Champion Bareback Rider and one of the most dominant cowboy athletes in...

In this week's episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee start the show talking Stranger Things plus how insanely wild 1980s movie age ratings were. You know the ones, movies rated PG that somehow slipped in nudity, language, and scenes that would 100% be R today. It's a hilarious look at how different things were back then. Next, we jump into listener questions, beginning with a deep dive i...