272: No Judge Has a Crystal Ball
Ryan and Dale mainly argue over judges using projections and future predictions in their evaluation.
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 272
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271: Correlation Confusion
Ryan and Dale discuss correlations that may or may not hold true and have been in play in the show ring since its inception.
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 266
270: From the Perspective of National Show Judges - Part 2
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.
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 270
269: From a National Show Judge's Perspective – Part 1
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.
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 269
268: Protect Your Investment
Ryan and Dale discuss multiple ways you can put in protect your livestock investment.
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 268
267: How Much is Too Much
Dale and Ryan focus on how much time is devoted to livestock show projects.
May 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 267
266: Cost of a Judge
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.
May 23, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 266
265: Minor Breed Discrimination
This week's topic explores why minor breeds are often overlooked in a grand drive.
May 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 265
264: Let's Make Judging Contests Great Again
Ryan and Dale discuss the need to evolve and make each Judging Contest as best possible.
May 09, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 202
263: All About Show Rules
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.
May 02, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 257
262: Feeding 101
This week's topic focuses on the basics of feeding show animals in terms of nutrition, rations and supplements.
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 254
261: Sold
Dale and Ryan discuss the different way show animals are bought and sold.
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 256
260: Showbreaking 101
Ryan and Dale have a lengthy discussion about the methods, myths, tricks and tips of getting animals show broke.
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 260
259: Making Contact
Dale and Ryan discuss contacting judges.
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 259
258: Offense Is The Best Defense
Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes showman can't always be the "nice guy" in all situations in the show show ring.
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 258
257: They Said What - Part 2
Ryan and Dale continue the discussion on terminology that is often used at stock shows but not always understood.
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 257
256: They Said What - Part 1
Ryan and Dale discuss terminology often used at stock shows but not always understood.
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 256
255: Next-Level Stock Show Tech: SenseHub Unveiled
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!"
Mar 07, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 255
254: Stock Show Style
Ryan and Dale dive into the current trends in show stock presentation.
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 246
253: Weight Watchers
The topic of discussion for this week is all things market show weight breaks.
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 253
252: Hunting Unicorns
Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of what to look for in a new stock show purchase.
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min
251: DEI - Didn’t Earn It
Dale and Ryan discuss a recurring theme about how work ethic effects the stock show industry.
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 251
250: Mind Your Manners
Ryan and Dale discuss stock show etiquette and how we can be more accommodating and mindful of others while at stock shows.
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 250
249: Golden Age of Stock Shows
Ryan and Dale talk about how we can all try and make stock shows the best they can be.
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 249
248: Free At Last, Free at Last
Ryan and Dale discuss what small animal showmen should do with their free hand while showing.
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 136
247: Skeletal Discrepancies in the Ring
Ryan and Dale discuss the inconsistencies among judges and across species regarding structural issues when describing show stock.
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min
246: Mindblowing Mindset
Ryan and Dale discuss the factors that affect an exhibitor's mindset and performance in the show ring.
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 246
245: Judge What They Brought - Judging 4 of 4
You have to judge what they bring you - Dale and Ryan discuss what would seem to be a straightforward concept that is, in reality, much more complex and complicated than anyone realizes or admits.
Dec 27, 2024•50 min
244: Subconscious Sorting - Judging 3 of 4
Subconscious Sorting and other outside influences. Ryan and Dale have an extremely transparent conversation on the factors influencing stock show judges.
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min
243: Reasons for a Reason
Dale and Ryan (mostly Ryan) discuss the lack of accuracy and forethought judges give on the microphone when describing show stock.
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 243
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