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Discover Ag

Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarikdiscoverag.com
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 what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture.
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Episodes

Discovering Denmark's $100 Cow 'Burp Tax', George Strait's Record-Breaking Concert, and Kate Spade x Heinz Ketchup Fashion

167 | This week we discover “condiment culture” and how Kate Spade New York is quite unexpectedly collaborating with Heinz Ketchup, the number shattering record George Straight recently set, an d the controversy surrounding Denmark as it is set to impose the world’s first emissions tax on livestock. Kate Spade and Heinz Unveil Ketchup-inspired collection George Strait Breaks Attendance Record with Largest Concert Ever Held in the U S Denmark is charging farmers a $100 ‘burp tax’ per cow Welcome ...

Jul 04, 202449 min

Discovering Australia's Ban on Live Sheep Exports, Mike Rowe's New Patriotic Movie, and Dr Pepper's Rise to America's 2nd Favorite Soda + Propane Education & Research Council

166 | This week we discover the fascinating history of Dr Pepper and it’s rise to the top as America’s second favorite beverage, a movie produced by Mike Rowe that is uniting our nation this 4th of July, and major controversy happening down under with exporting live sheep from Australia to the Middle East. Dr Pepper is now as popular as Pepsi Mike Rowe announces new film celebrating America Ban on live sheep exports in Australi a We also interview Rob Fisher the CEO of Fisher Vineyards and Mike ...

Jun 27, 202459 min

Discovering Thousands of Idaho Farmers in Water Crisis, the Internet is Furious at Chipotle, and Dolly Parton's BIG Broadway Debut

165 | This week we discover why the internet is furious - and we mean furious - with Chipotle, the latest announcement from the queen herself Dolly Parton that is stirring up some major excitement for Dolly fans everywhere, and how Eastern Idaho farmers have been left scraping and desperate after the state issued a major curtailment putting 500,00 acres of farmland and thousand of family farms at risk. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker &...

Jun 20, 202451 min

Discovering Skyrocketing Orange Juice Prices, Poppi Soda's Shocking Lawsuit, & How Mars Candy Bars are Investing $$$ in Dairy Sustainability

164 | This week we discover why your beloved morning glass of fresh squeezed orange juice might become something of a memory, the looming, dooming bad news for fans of the viral prebiotic soda Poppi, and a candy companies multimillion dollar plan to fight climate change with milk. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farme...

Jun 13, 202449 min

Discovering Bills Gates' New Vaccine for Cow Farts, Subway's Steak Controversy, and Amazon's Clarkson's Farm Season 3 Breaks Ratings Record

163 | This week we discover how Subway is under attack for the way it prepares its food (cough cough subway steak), how Clarkson farms is celebrating a new shattering milestone, and how Bill Gates is doing the most-est for the planet by reducing cow methane emissions — or is he? Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer ...

Jun 06, 202453 min

Discovering Sonoma County Factory Farm Ban, Lainey Wilson's Nashville Bar and Farming Roots & the End of California's Asparagus Farms

162 | This week we discover: the growing concerns over our nations declining asparagus industry, some fun hot off the press news from country singer star Lainey Wilson & how a proposal to ban Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Sonoma County, California, has qualified for the November ballot. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speake...

May 30, 202445 min

Discovering Netflix's "Unfrosted" History of Pop Tart Drama, Women Farmers' Alcohol Coping Methods & The True Meaning of Memorial Day

161 | This week we discover Memorial Day Dishes & Their Historical Significance, the not so true origin story of pop tarts, and the heavy toll mental health in agriculture has on women. Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and renowned dairy sustainability speaker & dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and...

May 23, 202445 min

HOT OFF THE PRESS: The Women of "Farmer Wants A Wife"

160 | This week we discover the ladies of the hit reality tv series FARMER WANTS A WIFE!!! Taylor, Meghan & Grace join us for a candid interview where we get to hear the show and experience through the lens of the women!! You think we had fun with the guys … wait until you listen to this one. It was a blast!! Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and renowned dairy sustainability speaker & dairy farme...

May 21, 202445 min

Discovering Walmart's Warning Label Crisis!, How CORNFIELDS caused the Golden Bachelor's Divorce, & Bella Hadid goes full on Country

159 | This week we discover: how Midwest cornfields may be the reason America's golden bachelor got divorced, the latest on Bella Hadid going full country, and whether Walmart is the latest in big food to poison us or not. Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food n...

May 16, 202451 min

HOT OFF THE PRESS: The Men of "Farmer Wants A Wife"

158 | This week we discover the farmers of the hit reality tv series FARMER WANTS A WIFE!!! Brandon, Ty & Mitchell join us for a candid interview where we learned more about them and their operations and get the behind the scenes scoop on everything from episode 1 to the finale! We had so much fun with this interview! Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability...

May 14, 202456 min

Discovering the shocking truth about chemicals in our sparkling water, Camel's Milk: The New Elixir of Immortality? & a Disney Park Bombshell!! + Turtlebox Speaker Interview

157 | This week we discover: how history is being made at Walt Disney, the surprising animal whose milk is topping 2024 food trend lists and what you need to know about ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Your Favorite Sparkling Water. We also end the episode with an interview with Will, who is one of the founders of Turtlebox Speaker. After breaking every “loud” product on the market through routine outdoor use, the idea of the Turtlebox was born. They soon realized that there was a huge need for the Turtle...

May 09, 20241 hr 13 min

Discovering Nestlé Drumsticks "not real ice cream" TikTok controversy, Costco in trouble for selling chicken that's turned GREEN & Buckingham Palace’s “smear” campaign against Meghan Markle!!

156 | This week we discover how Meghan Markle & Buckingham Palace have found themselves in a royal feud that’s a rather sticky situation. The serious controversy brewing on TikTok over just what the hell is going on with Nestlé Drumstick, and why a shocked a Costco shopper found the inside of their Rotisserie Chicken to be green! Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and sought after dairy sustai...

May 02, 202448 min

Discovering Travis Kelce, Farmhouse Craze, & Montreal

154 | This week we discover: how Swifties will soon have a new favorite steakhouse to visit while in Kansas City. The surprising trend that is making it Harder for Actual Farmers to Buy Land AND a deep dive into a the Canadian city that shows us winter weather is no reason to stop eating locally. Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial ...

Apr 25, 202445 min

Discovering Martha Stewart, Lunchables & Luxury Fruit

153 | This week we discover the many polarizing and inspiring lives of Martha Stewart, Luxury fruit that costs close to $1000, and how Lunchables are under fire for concerning reports of lead. Welcome to “Discover” where pop culture & food news collide. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday yo...

Apr 18, 202452 min

Discovering Kylie Jenner, Bird Flu & Potatoes

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 sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast f...

Apr 11, 202446 min

Discovering Pythons, Paris & Chick-fil-A

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 @‌TaraVanderDussen a female millennial dairy farmer - Discover is your go to podcast for food news...

Apr 04, 202450 min

Discovering P!nk, Doritos & GMO Cows

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, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It’s the insider scoop on all the things Natalie & ...

Mar 28, 202445 min

Discovering Frog Legs, Liquid Death & USA Beef

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 discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It...

Mar 21, 202450 min

Discovering College, Crawfish & Dunkin Donuts + SXSW Tell All

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 hint PRINCE HARRY), how we got in a screaming match in the middle of a hotel and so much more ha ! ...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 3 min

Discovering Wendy's, The Oscars & Brazil + Case IH Interview

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 latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and we...

Mar 07, 202456 min

Discovering Cheerios, Monkey Farms & First Dates + Poultry & Eggs Interview

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 Executive Director of US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs and International Poultry Wel...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 6 min

Discovering Beyonce, Big Macs & Airport Vineyards

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 watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It’s the insider scoop on al...

Feb 22, 202439 min

Discovering Joe Rogan, Sriracha Sauce & Farmer Wants a Wife + Case IH Interview

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 end or head to their website to learn more here. ‌ HOSTS: @‌NatalieKovarik & @‌TaraVanderDu...

Feb 15, 202457 min

Discovering Shrimp Paste, Pringles & Soap Boxes + Toups & Co interview

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 highlight all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, list...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 1 min

Discovering Raw Meat, Hailey Bieber & Austin, TX

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 week we highlight all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying,...

Feb 01, 202445 min

Discovering Vampires, Gluten & Social Media + AFBF Interview

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 watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to, and wearing. In this episode, we interview Job...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 8 min

Discovering Chick-fil-A, Mark Zuckerberg & Mormons

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 are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! 1...

Jan 18, 202447 min

HOT OFF THE PRESS: You Are What You Eat!

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-animal agriculture film Challenging Netflix's 'Seaspiracy': Conversation with Spearfisher Valentine T...

Jan 16, 202442 min

Discovering Fireball, Mayonnaise & Florida Politics + Crowdhealth interview

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 tools to help people pay for healthcare bills without the need for health insurance. Visit CROWDHE...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 2 min

Discovering Costco, Victoria Beckham & Avocados

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 watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! 1....

Jan 04, 202441 min
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