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The Championdrive Podcast

Championdrive.com's podcast, covers weekly news and topics in the show lamb industry. Tune in each week for the latest coverage in show results, judge and breeder interviews, and more!
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Episodes

Episode 2.18 - Guests Cade Dannhaus & Dani (Berry) Andersen - Young Entrepreneurs Doing Big Things!

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome two inspiring young entrepreneurs—Cade Dannhaus and Dani (Berry) Andersen! Cade shares the journey of turning his vision into reality with CD Livestock Sculptures, while Dani reflects on her show career and how it led to launching her new business, Soak’d Lake View. Tune in for their incredible stories and the latest industry news in this episode!

May 14, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 2.17 - Similarities between The Masters & Showing Livestock, as well as visits with Representative Mr. Dick Lowe & Ms. LaRay Cox

Our first guest is one who many of you may recognize his voice from announcing many of the Oklahoma livestock shows. Perhaps you may know him or his family from raising and showing livestock, the Lowe family is no stranger to the livestock industry! Mr. Dick Lowe joins us to talk about Lowe Livestock, as well as his role as a District Representative for the State of Oklahoma. We also visited with LaRay Cox, who is the exhibitor of the Champion Commercial Ewe at the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo, who ...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 2.15 - O.Y.E. Time with Tyler Norvell & Vince McGolden

Tyler Norvell joined us to talk about his role with the Oklahoma Youth Expo, as well as give a little bit of a background on how OYE has become “The Greatest Show.” We thought it was fitting to have long-time sheep breeder, Vince McGolden on as well, as he’s been through many phases of OYE and has first-hand watched it evolve as an Ag Teacher, Parent, and Sheep Breeder.

Mar 11, 20251 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Episode 2.14 - The Hild Bros Brand Sale Weekend with Charlie Hild and Exhibitor Spotlights with Addie Cortez and Madden Wise

Charlie Hild joined us again this year to cover the schedule for their upcoming live sale - The Brand that is hosted by the Hild Brothers on their farm in Webster City, IA. We then met up with two exhibitors from different parts of the country - Addie Cortez from Idaho, and Madden Wise from Texas. Addie had a ewe named “Princess Poppy” who was a very successful show ewe for her, gathering many champion banners, and one we thought was a showman to get on the podcast. Madden Wise, who was the exhi...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Episode 2.13 - ‘Talkin pedigrees with Lucas Tuck, Customizing Feed with Robert Cooper - Cooper Specialty Feeds, and Colby Williams - the ’24 NAILE Champion Market Lamb Exhibitor.

We caught up with Lucas Tuck, of Tuck Brothers Show Lambs where we learned more about their operation and his take on the role the bottom side plays in pedigrees. Robert Cooper with Cooper Specialty Feeds was on with the meaning behind their brand, where we learned about many of their products. Lastly, we got behind the scenes with Colby Williams, the exhibitor of the 2024 NAILE Champion Market Lamb.

Feb 12, 202554 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Episode 2.11 - Show Lamb Shopping Etiquette, Essential Feeds with Barrett Carlisle and JD Pruitt, Special Guest Ashlyn O’Brien and Man of the Year week!

It’s almost time to get out on the road and kick thru babies, so Sister and Steva go over a hot topic among breeders - Show Lamb Shopping Etiquette. We also caught up with Barrett Carlisle & JD Pruitt of Essential Feeds to learn more about their products. Preview of the Top Nominees for Man of the Year Voting week at championdrive.com, and a segment with Ashlyn O’Brien about her livestock judging career!

Dec 27, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Lambing Round Table with Brian Reilly, Mike Stitzlein & Nicole Allen

This episode is FULL of lambing tips and tricks on nutrition, facilities, grafting, and much more from some of the industry’s best: Brian Reilly of Impact Hamps, Nicole Allen of Allen/Newcomb and Middlesworth Club Lambs, and Mike Stitzlein of Stitzlein Club Lambs.

Nov 28, 20241 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Episode 2.2 - Garrett Goodwin, Jamie Farao, & Bred Ewe Marketing

We caught up with Garrett Goodwin from OK, as well as Jamie Farao from CA to learn more about what their initiatives are with their operations. Also, check in to see what all Novel Designs has to offer for Bred Ewe sales coming up!

Sep 12, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Season 2:1 - Todd Neff, Allie Moore and …. Chicken on a Stick

Ironically, we caught up with two breeders from San Angelo area. Todd Neff & Allie Moore to get a little more insight on how they got to where they are, breeding decisions, as well as from a show parent perspective. Oh, and please let us know if you've heard of chicken on a stick! Haha

Aug 29, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 1.14 - A Deep Dive into Show Lamb Production feat. Donnie Begalka, Chad Charmasson, Joe Hobbs, Barrett Carlisle & Steva Robinson

By request - Our Bonus Episode for Season 1! This idea came to us from Kinder Harlow of Harlow Club Lambs and we thought it was a great concept! We visited with Donnie Begalka of Begalka Livestock, Chad Charmasson of Charmasson Club Lambs & Clinics, Joe Hobbs of Hobbs Show Lambs, Barrett Carlisle of Diamond C Livestock, and Steva Robinson of Steva Robinson Show Stock - To get their production and management tips and tricks. This one's lengthy but way valuable - We hope you find this bonus ep...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 1.12 – Sheep Roadtrips, Colin Deno, Hudson Lee and Texas Sale Preview Weekend!

Many of us are headed south this week for the Texas Sales so it’s only fitting we start with some roadtrip memories and preferences. Steva catches up with Colin Deno of Deno Livestock, and Sister visits with Hudson Lee of Neff Livestock. See ya’ll at Young Guns & Blue Bloods this weekend in San Angelo & Miles, Texas.

May 13, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 1.11 - Terri McCoy & Brookwood Farms, Brent Titus & Landrie Lain

This week Terri McCoy from Brookwood Farms visits with Sister about their operation. Brent Titus discusses Titus Club Lambs, Next Gen Online Sales and the upcoming Blue Bloods Sale with Steva, and Sister catches up with Landrie Lain of Texas who recently exhibited the 5th overall at NAILE which later went on to be the Grand at the Fort Worth Stock Show.

Apr 29, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 1.10 - Guest Leah Amstutz and Host Steva Robinson Novel Designs/Branded Show Gear - Where it All Started

This week Sister catches up with Leah Amstutz to talk about her career, her judging experiences, being a showmom and Amstutz Show Lambs. We also realized from your feedback that several of you had questions about Novel Designs and Branded Show Gear and how we got our start, and we realized we've never told that part of the story - so Steva & Sister visit about both of those teams as well.

Apr 22, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 1.9 - Eatin' More Onions & College Wrestlin' - Guests Dwayne Fisher & Blake Skidgel

Diggin' deep into EATIN' MORE ONIONS with Dwayne Fisher - Most of us know him a part of Fisher Club Lambs from Idaho, but he also has a great story to tell with his involvement with Tamura Farms & Champion Onion. Sister talks to Blake Skidgel, a member of Oklahoma State's Wrestling Team who grew up showing and raising show lambs.

Apr 15, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 1.7 - Til You Can't with Dwayne Hurliman, Green Gas Pumps with Sumner Rule and Banner Hangin' with Katie Chabot

This week Sister & Steva talk about the impact the livestock industry makes on all of us and catch up with three guests. Dwayne Hurliman joins us to talk about his sheep breeding philosophy, his new role in the industry with stock dogs, and his time on the green chips at NAILE. Sumner Rule of Rule Colorado catches up with Sister to talk about not only his show lamb operation, but also their commercial operation and teaches us a valuable life lesson about green handled gas pumps. Katie Chabot...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 1.6 - OK Youth Expo Time - Grand Drive Speeches, Livestock Judging, and Banner Hanging with Barrett Carlisle, Parker Henley & the Allen Sisters

This week's episode is focused on OYE (Oklahoma Youth Expo) coverage. With the first wave of OYE in the books, we caught up with Barrett Carlisle, who judged the Breeding Ewes, Commercial Ewes and Showmanship....We visited with him about his grand drive speech, Essential Feeds, Diamond C Livestock and more. Next, Parker Henley who is the Livestock Judging Team Coach at Oklahoma State and also judged the OYE Market Steer Show in 2023 joins us to talk about his background, his OYE experience and a...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 1.5: OYE, Proud Days, Football Strategies, Show Feed & Grinch, Banner Hangers and more!

This week Kali from our design team joins us to talk about her days at OYE and to discuss her dad's claims in last week's episode, Sister gives us the run down on the OYE grand drive and we're joined by special guests: Payton Dahmer - Judging Team Coach at K-State, Director of the K-State Sheep Center and Spring American Royal Market Lamb Judge. Andrew Beam: Head football coach Escalon High, CA and Owner Beam-Ranch Club Lambs, CA. Andy Sloan - Formula of Champions Show Feed Expert, Spring Americ...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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