Ive been wanting this interview for a long time now. Jesse Heimer has built an incredible brand in Taylor, MO. Heimer Hampshires is known around the livestock industry as being one of the best firms to produce high quality hogs. Jesse in now a reoccurring guest whether he likes it or not so he will be on again. ENJOY!!!
Country music star, Aaron Watson joins me to talk about his music career, his process of writing songs, and the importance of youth agricultural programs. Aaron is a great guy and I hope he continues to support 4-H and FFA was much as possible! ENJOY!!!
NEW PODCAST ALERT!!!! Maddie and Jenna are genuine as hell and I respect it. ENJOY!
Kevin Rogers happens to be one of the oldest friends that I still have in my life today. He also has a passion for raising quality hogs for families all over the state of Arizona. Kevin just graduated from the University of Arizona and has accepted an Agriculture Educator position at Desert Ridge High school in Gilbert, AZ. ENJOY!!!
Jake P Richardson joins me on this bonus episode to discuss one of the ways that the U.S. government has tried to propose false flag attacks on its own citizens. CRAZYYYYYYY.
This good friend of mine is the animal handling specialist at the Smithfield pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, SD. Merritt is from a small town in Nebraska called, Paxton. We met in Casper, WY which is coincidentally where I have met some of the best people in the world. ENJOY!!
MY MOM IS A BADASS!!! Meet the woman who made me the man I am today! We discuss topics from living on a family farm to navigating the relationship of a divorced spouse for the betterment of a child. I love this woman will all my heart. ENJOY!!!
Ill be releasing these "Bonus Episodes" bi-weekly! Let me know if you like the theme or if you have any ideas of your own that. you think will make It better. ENJOY!!
A friend from my days in Lubbock, TX. This All American Livestock Judger has a very unique and difficult story about his come up within the industry. He's passionate about helping the youth of Texas 4-H as a county extension agent, while traveling around the state and country judging shows. Im happy to call him a friend. ENJOY!!
Im feeling unconventional. Ive got 3 of the best guys on this week all on the same episode! Although they are shorter interviews, I promise you won't be disappointed with the content! ENJOY!!!
This is a cut and dry interview episode, apparently whenever I do an interview with Jace, theres always technical difficulties. This time, my wonderful editing software wouldn't even accept Jace's interview file for me to edit it. No big deal. No intros, no music, just a couple guys bein dudes. ENJOY!!!
Firecracker doesn't even come close to explaining the personality of Tana Simmons. I have found many people in our industry that are truly passionate about helping youth as much as they can. Tana is at the top of that list. I don't think I have met a single person who enjoys helping kids with their projects as much as Tana does. She's is a great person to have in your corner and is willing to help anyone and everyone. Reach out to her if you want to know more about her or if you just want to ask...
Dairyman. Public Speaker. Twitter God. These are just some of the ways to describe my guest this week. With all the wild stuff going on in the world, dairy's dumping their milk out is slipping under the radar. I wanted to have someone on to discuss this phenomenon and he killed it. ENJOY!!!
This guy lives and breathes TWO things. Agriculture and Hunting. If he's not in the classroom moulding the next generation of agriculturists, he's in the middle of the Arizona wilderness. Colton has had a passion for teaching and educating from the time that he can remember and he does a damn fine job of it. He's a hell of a guy and I'm lucky to call him a friend.
In these wild times and frequent show cancellations, Jeff Maynard and his team have created a software to help save county fairs/jackpots around the country. We don't know what the future holds, but what we do know is that it is extremely important to help out those in your community/4-H/FFA. Please be safe everyone. You're incredible. Enjoy.
Stuck in a self quarantine? Raymond is about to give you the cattle fix that you need right now. the operator of Competitive Edge Genetics, Raymond has a rich family history in the cattle and crop industries. Very ambitious and eager to be the best, I think his attitude towards helping others should resonate with many listeners. ENJOY!!!
Ben Weis and his family are doing some great things in the show cattle world. But his job currently is what I am hooked on. Ben is the Farm Manager for Linz Heritage Angus and I can't wait till you guys hear about the company that he works for and the processes that they go through to produce a high quality cut of beef for consumers all over the world.
My friend Ty works for the Vice President!!!! From Wyoming, Ty grew up in Wheatland where he raised and showed Angus cattle. He went on to play a major role in the Wyoming Jr. Angus Association, and later attended Casper College. Thats where Ty and I met and quickly became friends. He's one of the smartest and hardest working individuals I've ever known. DON'T SKIP THIS ONE!!! ENJOY.
Darbie kicks ass for a living in the goat deal. The owner and operator of two businesses at the age of 23, Darbie is a true entrepreneur. She's a goat gal that knows what she's doing in any part of the livestock industry. Im happy to call her a friend and a fellow Next Level Livestock Camp Counselor. ENJOY!!
This is THE GUY!!! Russell Pedrett is the herd manager at Ottenwalter Showpigs in Colusa, CA. If you are in the hog industry and haven't heard of Russell, get out from under the rock you've been living under and meet him. He's one of the most genuine and friendly people I've ever met. I have found that it doesn't matter who you are, Russell is going to treat you with the upmost respect. Hear from one of the best showpig breeders in the country and listen to his story and outlook within our indus...
STALLY!!! Lucas is a good friend of mine who loves crossbred hogs. He's also the first guest I've had thats been homeschooled. He's got a mind for hogs and a passion for helping kids all over the country. As I said in the episode, he doesn't have the biggest name, but he makes up for it with his work ethic. ENJOY!!!
A LOT of topics covered this week. Shannon has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Arizona agriculture. He's a friend and a mentor and this will not be the last time you've heard from Shannon. ENJOY!!!
As an Ag teacher in Wyoming, Colby Hales is currently living his dream life. Past state officer, past collegiate livestock judger and coach, Colby is doing everything that he loves. You can hear his enthusiasm about his profession throughout our conversation. ENJOY!!!
Sure, he's the biggest fan of the band Collective Soul that I've ever met but he's also a highly educated cattleman. BCR Ventures is built for people who want to show livestock but also for those people who want to build a program. ENJOY!!!
He is one hell of a goat fitter and he can quote my favorite movies. Im a big fan of this guy! Also of you need some some tunes to listen to, we talk about some good ones at the end. ENJOY!!
She's a badass. Legacy Livestock Images is one of the most successful photography firms in our industry and I am so lucky to have the mastermind of that company on my platform. Heidi has an incredibly unique story about her life being directed into the Ag world and I loved it. Enjoy!!
Josh is a drug dealer. The good kind. For livestock and such. He's also one of the best people I met when I went to school at Casper College. His family has a rich history of homesteading and developing in the state of Wyoming. Now, a Montana resident, he works with farmers and ranchers everyday to help support their operations.
With a show career of over 18 years, Maddie Fugate knows her stuff. Maddie is one of the people that I was fortunate enough to meet while on the NJSA Junior Board. She also has a blog so check it out!!! Enjoy!
Kaley and I talk about the new location of The Exposition. Besides that, its just random topics. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. ENJOY!!!
Entrepreneur. App Developer. Auctioneer. Educator. Jeff Maynard is not only all of these things but he is also my uncle. I had a great role model to look up to in this industry and I'm extremely happy to have him on the podcast. If you don't know his name now, you will soon. ENJOY!!!
