Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast (Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei)
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| 17 Aug 2020 | Tomato Soup And Toast! Special Guests Luvruc’s Vanessa Mills and Vanjust’s Brandi Giachino | 01:27:17 | |
This week we speak with nationally recognized Oberhasli and Recorded Grade breeders and mother daughter duo Vanessa Mills and Brandi Giachino! We discuss national shows, spotlight sales and many other topics. Have a laugh with us and enjoy! | |||
| 08 Nov 2020 | Winter Is Coming | 01:14:49 | |
This week Nate and Jon discuss how they prepare for winter (if that’s possible) and they’re practices to keep their herds warm and healthy | |||
| 25 Oct 2020 | What to expect when farming with a baby with special guest Toni Thompson | 01:10:20 | |
This week Nate and Jon are joined by Toni Thompson of Tappahanna Creek Farm as we discuss farming with a baby and kids as Jon prepares for the arrival of his first child. | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | Show etiquette and pet peeves inside and outside the ring | 01:12:37 | |
On this episode Nate and Jon touch on their pet peeves when showing and also show etiquette tips! Pinky out when drinking your tea! | |||
| 03 Jan 2021 | ADGA’s President And Longtime Breeder Ken Feaster-Eytchison | 01:07:52 | |
Nate and Jon enjoy a morning conversation with Ken Feasted-Eychison of Odeon Ranch. Ken raises Sables, a token Nubian and also heads the ADGA as the President. Ken’s passion for dairy goats and people shines through in this interview. You won’t want to miss it. | |||
| 01 Nov 2020 | Wrapping Up Breeding Season | 01:12:28 | |
Jon and Nate discuss their week, the “end” of breeding season, what excites them about their breedings and the future of their herds. | |||
| 24 Jan 2021 | The One Where We Went Off The Rails | 02:09:28 | |
On this weeks episode Jon and Nate welcome Nate’s better half Jennifer and Garden View Farm’s Jessica Miller to discuss kidding season! There’s also a surprise guest that any of our long time listeners should know! This is a long one but a fun one! Enjoy!! | |||
| 06 Sep 2020 | King’s Rock’s Queen! Special Guest Danielle Carolei | 01:03:10 | |
Special guest Danielle Carolei joins the boys to talk about her productively beautiful Nubian and Snubians goats. | |||
| 31 Jan 2021 | Filling Those Reservations | 01:26:13 | |
It’s kidding season and with that comes the decision to sell or buy kids. What’s Nate and Jon’s process for filling those reservations? Find out this week! | |||
| 30 Aug 2020 | “Eh...what’s up fox?” | 01:01:17 | |
The boys get stood up! Just kidding, plans changed so on to our topic. this week Jon and Nate y’all about buying goats to add new genetics to your herd and culling (selling) goats and why you should be objective about it. | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | Haycreek Farm’s Morgan Allen And The 3 Strike Rule! | 01:10:32 | |
This week Nate and Jon welcome Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm onto the show! Morgan is a long time Oberhasli and Recorded Grade breeder who also has a few Alpine. Morgan runs a small commercial dairy with her husband Keith and family. Let’s find out what draws Morgan to the Oberhasli breed on this weeks episode! | |||
| 12 Oct 2020 | Joanne Karohl of Dragonfly Farm | 01:16:06 | |
This week Jon and eventually Nate interview Joanne Karohl of Dragonfly Farm. Joanne is our first Nigerian Dwarf breeder interview and boy what a fun one this is! | |||
| 15 Nov 2020 | Hoofprint Cheese Company’s Katelyn Massarone Foley | 01:02:17 | |
In this episode Nate and Jon interview Katelyn Massarone Foley of Hoofprint Cheese Company. We discuss how she got started running her dairy with her husband Brendan, and some of the challenges operating it. | |||
| 06 Dec 2020 | Welbian Farm’s Donna Pearce! | 01:11:50 | |
On this episode Nate and Jon talk with an awesome friend and breeder Donna Pearce of Welbian Farm! This is an awesome episode filled with great information and laughter. Enjoy! | |||
| 13 Dec 2020 | Ethics Class 101 Buying and Selling | 01:21:36 | |
This week Nate and Jon touch on ADGA news from the registry and within the community. They also give their insight on how to find ethical breeders to buy from and how to be an ethical breeder yourself. | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast (Trailer) | 00:00:38 | |
| 04 Oct 2020 | So you want to get dairy goats. | 01:08:31 | |
In this episode Nate and Jon talk about what path they took to get into dairy goats and give tips to anyone looking into starting their own herd. | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | We Go A Bit Ober-Boerd with Kirt Schnipke | 01:14:18 | |
This week Jon and Nate welcome Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats! Kirt has a well accomplished herd of Oberhasli, Saanens and a LaMancha. Join us as we discuss line breeding, culling, developing an eye and more! | |||
| 14 Feb 2021 | Expect The Unexpected | 01:23:18 | |
In this episode Nate and Jon eventually get to the topic which is setting those expectations before entering the ring. A ribbon isn’t a guarantee. Happy Belated Birthday Nate! | |||
| 09 Aug 2020 | Getting your bucks and does in a row | 01:06:04 | |
This week Nate and Jon talk about getting ready for breeding season and all the news from ADGA for the week. | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | On Call With Dairy Goat Vet Dr. Katie Jackson DVM | 01:03:49 | |
On this episode, Jon and Danielle take the podcast to the vet with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM. Dr. Katie is a large animal vet who specializes in small ruminants. Dr. Katie breeds Oberhasli and Experimental goats and is a licensed ADGA judge! We ask Dr. Katie some questions regarding health, worming, and feeding of goats. You won't want to miss this episode! | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Box of Chocolates | 01:25:28 | |
Danielle and Jon are like flava flav circa flava of love this week by giving their insight on each breed, pros and cons. Find out if their opinions align with yours. This week is also the first episode with Nate's Feed Bag segment. you won't want to miss it! | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Going Commercial with Stephanie Millberg Rovey | 01:12:41 | |
This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Stephanie Millberg Rovey of Grande Ronde Dairy. Find out how Stephanie got her commercial dairy going and her successes at the 2021 ADGA National Show! | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Kidding Season: Work Smarter Not Harder | 01:27:15 | |
With kidding season already occurring for some and right around the corner for others, Danielle and Jon share their tips to make kidding season more bearable. Hint, it may involve wine. | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Mark Baden And The 40 Trifecta | 01:33:28 | |
This week Danielle and Jon welcome Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines. Mark discusses his "40 trifecta" the measurements of the mammary system regarding Linear Appraisal scores that create the ideal udder. Thank you Mark Baden for coming on to the show. Listeners won't want to miss this episode. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Discussing Scorecard Changes and Kidding Stories With Grace Toy | 01:34:54 | |
This week Danielle and Jon are joined by Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm. Changes were made to the scorecard so they decide to break it down for everyone. Jon starts kidding season today so we discuss some hard kiddings and fun stories of the past. Danielle and Jon announce their podcast website while recording for Grace to see! | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Transporting Goats with Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation! | 01:32:14 | |
It's the time of year when everyone is buying goats and trying to find a way to get them home! Danielle and Jon are joined by Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation where he explains how the transportation business works and how he gets the job done with A+ service! | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | The Winning Streak Way With Emily DiMichele | 01:19:44 | |
Danielle and Jon had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Emily DiMichele this week. Emily is the manager of the Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines herd in Florida. Listen in as this young lady flexes her knowledge about everything goats and how she and Donna Lavery (Owner of Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines) breed some of the most consistent and lovely Nigerians in the country! | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Marissa Ames of Goat Journal Magazine! | 01:08:17 | |
On this episode, Danielle and Jon sit down with Marissa Ames, Editorial Director for Ogden Publications and Editor of Goat Journal. Listen in as Marissa weighs in on certain topics regarding the magazine and talks about her beloved San Clemente goats! | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | "Great Job Dan! Keep It Up!" Dan Laney And His Nepal Project! | 01:23:44 | |
We all know this guest and if you don't, you'll wish that you do. Dan Laney is a judge for the ADGA and has judged on the National level. He has bred many successful dairy goats and has taken on his very own passion project with Worldwide Goat Project Nepal. Tune in as Jon and Danielle have the pleasure to hear Dan's story about how he got into dairy goats and how his project is changing lives across the globe! | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Seeing Stars! Getting Your Herd On Milk Test! | 01:26:28 | |
Jon and Danielle are back and there's been a lot going on on their individual farms since the last time you heard about them. Join the dynamic duo as they also talk about the ins and outs of milk testing. How to sign up, what all those crazy codes mean and everything in between. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Diversifying Genetics Through Importing ft. Alex Berry And Kylie Hopkins | 01:13:54 | |
We travel to Australia this week, ok not really but Danielle and Jon sit down with Kylie Hopkins and Alex Berry who call Australia home. Alex and Kylie have significantly improved their own herds by utilizing genetic from the US by importing semen and embryos. Find out on this episode the process they take and how it's helping shape herds in Australia. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Judges Training Conferences with Anna Thompson-Hadjik, Emily Thompson and Ashley Scheel | 01:21:11 | |
This week Danielle and Jon want to talk about the ADGA Judges Pre- Training Conferences, Training Conferences. Who better than the Co-Chairs of the committee Anna Thompson Hadjik and Emily Thompson? They're also joined by Ashley Scheel as she is coordinating the conference in Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association. The event takes place June 17-19 follow the links for more information. Tune in as this panel of knowledge reveal what goes into a judges' conference. Do you think you've got what it takes? | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Eenie Meenie Miney Mo? Deciding Which Kids to Retain | 01:21:29 | |
How do you choose which doe kids or buck kids should be retained each year? Danielle and Jon discuss that very topic and you might be surprised by their answers! | |||
| 23 May 2022 | National Show Masterclass With Trinity Malmanis | 01:13:05 | |
The ADGA National Show is right around the corner! It's time for a discussion on how to prepare your animals, yourself, and everything in between! Who better than Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats? Trinity has many National Show accolades under her belt including National Champions, class winner etc. If you plan to attend a national show with your animals, you won't want to miss this episode. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Hot Button Topics | 01:14:09 | |
This week Jon and Danielle cover some ADGA news, BUT the real Hot Button issues are discussed in the topic of this episode. Ugly bucks vs. pretty bucks, using over height bucks, pulling animals from a show after they earn a dry leg or finish permanent championship. It gets a little heated or controversial on this episode. Just know, everyone is entitled to have their own opinions on any topic, these just happen to be some of ours. | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Year End Review... A Kidding Season To Remember? | 01:17:39 | |
This week, Jon and Danielle review their kidding seasons. Things learned, successes, failures and everything in between. Tune in this week and find out what the next couple weeks will look like for the show! | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Showmanship Part 2 with Dr. Kirt Schnipke | 01:40:35 | |
With Showmanship competitions on the horizon, we bring back Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats to discuss ways to propel yourself to the front of the class. The doctor is in and we're ready to learn about becoming a master showman! | |||
| 11 Jun 2022 | Dairy Goat Awareness Week Teaser | 00:01:02 | |
Get ready for Dairy Goat Awareness Week starting Monday!!! | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Youth of Dairy Goats With Alicia Bohren! | 00:45:59 | |
Day 3 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week is focused on Youth in the Dairy Goat World. Our guest Alicia Bohren is the ADGA Youth Representative this year and is telling some fun stories in her time as a youth in ADGA and also what she's learned along the way and what the ADGA youth programs have to offer! | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | AGvocacy With Sandra Coffman | 01:09:51 | |
Danielle and Jon sit down with Sandra Coffman co-owner of Split Creek Farm to talk about AGvocacy. Why is it important to educate the public about agriculture and farming? Find out how Sandra bridges the gap of agriculture to the public this week! | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Genetic Testing With Dr. Fauna Smith | 01:01:47 | |
This week Danielle and Jon are joined by Dr. Fauna Smith of Wingwood Farm. Fauna is not only a veterinarian but she is also the committee chair of ADGA's Genetic Advancement committee. She graciously joined your hosts to talk about DNA testing, Genetic testing and everything in between. | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Keeping It 100! Question and Answer Special!! | 01:13:26 | |
Day 2 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues with Ringside's 100th episode! Jon and Danielle asked the community to submit questions to be answered and boy did the community bring some fun questions and some doozies too! Thank you everyone for being a part of this awesome community. Nothing but love from us! | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | What's In A Herd Name? | 00:16:53 | |
National Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues! Have you ever wondered how some herds get their names? Every herd has its story, and every name is different than the next. Find out from some past guests on how they got their herd names. | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | Multiple Day Shows... What You'll Need | 00:55:18 | |
To finish out Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Danielle and Jon go over Jon's wife Tierney's list of things you'll need for shows that are multiple days. Whether it's a two day show or week long show, this list will have you covered. Pink boxers cost how much?!! | |||
| 02 Jul 2022 | We Survived The ADGA National Show 2022! | 01:16:23 | |
After a long week in Harrisburg PA, Danielle and Jon sit down to reflect on their week at the ADGA National Show. | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Input/Output: Get Results By What You Put Into Your Goats | 01:20:37 | |
This week Danielle and Jon discuss ADGA news. Once past the craziness they focus on the main topic which is Input/Output. What does that mean? Well tune in and find out! | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Guardians of The Galax..HERD! LGD's with Ashley Clement-Clark! | 01:10:44 | |
On this episode, Jon and Danielle are joined by Ashley Clement-Clark of Exponential Blessings Farm and Heidi to talk about Livestock Guardian Dogs. Ashley Clement-Clark breaks down what makes a good working dog and if your farm is capable of using one. | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | We Have Something To Say..... | 01:14:21 | |
This week's episode is brought to you by the number 9,000. Danielle and Jon weigh on and current ADGA issues. Once the dust settles, they move into their topic, Skills needed to be a successful dairy goat farmer. | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Photography Tips with Grace Toy! | 01:12:25 | |
Need tips on how to photograph your goats to show them off in their best light? Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm joins us to give her tips to get those great pictures. Grace has been the photographer of NAILE and many local shows. | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | Put The CH In Champion! | 01:25:54 | |
What are the steps to get a pending champion in your barn? Find out this week as Danielle and Jon explain how it works and explain why you're seeing more pending champions in the ring than you have before. | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Ready....Set....Breeding Season!!! | 01:07:02 | |
Have you finished your breeding schedule for your herd? Do you know who you're breeding this year? Need some insight on how others choose which does get bred? Well tune in and find out the how's and why's that Danielle and Jon use to breed their animals. | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | I Want To Breed The Very Best | 01:12:08 | |
This week Jon and Danielle dive into how they make breeding decisions. They use some of their animals as examples. | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Penside At Our County Fair! | 01:04:21 | |
Danielle and Jon sit penside after a week long stay at their county fair! sit down with them and hear about the drink of the night, a successful show week and more!! | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Prepare For The Worst... Hope For The Best | 00:57:32 | |
Danielle and Jon think about preparedness. Are you prepared for emergency situations? Listen in as they discuss simple ideas to be prepared and share a story from a listener about an active shooter incident they had at their county fair. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Utilizing ADGA Genetics with Gene Dershewitz | 00:57:42 | |
Danielle and Jon are joined by ADGA Genetic's creator Gene Dershewitz. Gene, a long time French Alpine breeder of the herd name Missdee's tells them about his herd, the history of ADGA genetics and the program's useful tools! You won't want to miss this episode., | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | Bellhurst Dairy Goats with Carly Santangelo | 01:12:01 | |
We don't count dairy goats in our barn... either does Carly Santangelo of Bellhurst Dairy Goats! Listen in as Danielle and Jon learn about Carly's story with her herd. Buying goats from historic herds and making them her own. We also learn about Carly's spotlight sale animal Roeburn's Andreas Moet! You won't want to miss this episode. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | The Spotlight Shines On!! Part 1 | 01:17:19 | |
Fall has arrived and with it the smell of bucks in rut, the changing of the leaves, that must mean the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding a new animal of amazing quality to your herd? You might want to listen in as we talk to the owners of Lot 1-7 animals of the 2022 Spotlight Sale! | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | The Spotlight Shines On!!! Part 2 | 00:53:24 | |
Fall has arrived! Bucks are in rut the leaves are changing which means one thing... well many things.. but in this particular instance it means the ADGA Spotlight Sale is right around the corner!! Thinking about adding some beautiful animals to your herd? Listen in as Jon and Danielle discuss lots 8-10 with their owners. | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | The Spotlight Shines On!!! Part 3 | 01:25:20 | |
It's here, the finale of the Spotlight Sale extravaganza! We saved three awesome interviews for last. You won't want to miss this one!! | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | What Makes A Strong Doe Line? | 01:06:48 | |
Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says so and so animal is from their best doe/dam line? Do you know what makes a strong dam line? Listen in on what Danielle and Jon think best describes what a strong dam line is to them and if they think they have it in their respective herds. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Ringside LIVE! Featuring John Hall of Beekman 1802! | 00:49:02 | |
This week Danielle and Jon are recording live from the 2022 ADGA Annual Convention in Syracuse NY. They sit down with the crowd to interview John Hall aka Farmer John of Beekman 1802. Find out how he helped the Beekman Boys with producing the milk for their products and some fun reality tv stories! | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Let's Get Spicy... Recapping The 2022 ADGA Annual Convention! | 01:12:48 | |
This week Danielle and Jon don't hold back discussing serious topics from the 2022 Annual Convention in Syracuse NY. They discuss how their weeks went and what topics at the Board of Directors meeting got their hearts racing! | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | We Are Family! The Duong Family of CA Blackberry's Herd!! | 01:20:40 | |
This week is all about a family and their successes in and out of the ring with their dairy goats!! Meet Thanh, Liz, Winny and Belle Duong of CA Blackberry's herd of Nubians and Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Listen in as we discuss their National Champion, Showmanship in gas station parking lots, amazing DJing skills and everything in between. This family is the epitome of how raising goats as a family should be. You won't want to miss it! | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Hot Button Topics (Fall Edition) | 01:28:24 | |
This week Danielle and Jon hash out some of those topics that cause debate! Since it's breeding season for most breeders, as such they focus on topics encompassing the boys (and girls) of fall! check out Ringside's new merch at https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch/p/im-discussing-goats-tumbler | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Goat Wives Of Chubb E Acres! Ft. Sam Stokes and Dr. Melissa Holahan! | 01:36:17 | |
Jon and Danielle are joined by Sam Stokes and Dr. Melissa Holahan of Chubb E Acres Farm LLC. Find out about these personable and dynamic ladies as they talk about their passion for their herd, mobile vet consulting business, 4H club, buying spotlight sale animals and everything in between! You won't want to miss this excellent episode!! | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Ringside Gets Judgy! | 01:01:02 | |
On this week's episode the gang reads some stories from the internet that are almost too crazy to believe. Listen in as Danielle and Jon weigh in on these insanely funny stories! | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Ultrasounding Goats with Raina Gover! | 01:03:05 | |
Have you thought about adding an ultrasound machine to your goat tool kit? Need tips on how to do it better? Don't know where to find a good one or even where to start? Don't worry! On this episode Raina Gover has you covered. Listen in as she gives tips and tricks and everything in between to help be successful at ultrasounding your goats! | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Finding The Right Type With Trinity Malmanis | 01:28:41 | |
Having trouble with the ADGA Scorecard to evaluate your goats? Not a problem! This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Trinity Malmanis of Goat-San Dairy Goats, who also happens to be the chair of the type committee with ADGA. She'll go through the sections of the scorecard and help you navigate the ins and outs of the scorecard! | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Santa's Little Helpers | 01:19:40 | |
With the holiday season here, the Ringside team helps you navigate items that your favorite goat person may have on their wish list! Whether it's a small item, big item, gift baskets or experiences, we have you covered. | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Culling Hive Mind Part 1 Ft. Dr. Kirt Schnipke and Grace Toy | 01:26:26 | |
The Ringside crew has had episodes about culling, but in part 1 of this 2 part series, they'll be going even more in depth. Listen in as Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farma and Dr. Kirt Schnipke weigh in on how they decide which animals get to stay and which ones get to go!! | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | Culling Hive Mind Part 2 Ft. Grace Toy and Dr. Kirt Schnipke | 01:31:46 | |
This week, we continue with part 2 of the culling series with Grace Toy and Dr. Kirt Schnipke! Kirt and Grace talk about culling bucks and proving them out, which is easier, General appearance or mammary systems and so on. You won't want to miss this episode if you're serious about culling. This is THE resource you've been waiting for! | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | Setting Goals For A New Year | 01:19:34 | |
Danielle and Jon ring in the new year by setting goals. Every program should make attainable goals to meet every year to keep their program productive. Listen in as they benchmark this year, next year and five years down the road for not only their programs but also the podcast! | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | Starting Fresh With Emily DiMichele Of Drewem Dairy Goats | 01:09:04 | |
Jon and Danielle take the opportunity this week to delve into the thought of what it would be like to leave a herd and start your own on your terms. Well.... Emily DiMichele did just that. For her second appearance on the show, Danielle and Jon ask her important questions when starting a new herd and Emily graciously let them know what her experience was like. This is another great episode you won't want to miss. | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Embryo Transfers and IVF With Sara Koehn-Walberg of Blissberry Dairy Goats | 01:02:12 | |
This week Danielle is joined by Sara Koehn-Walberg owner of Blissberry Dairy Goats to talk about their use and experiences with Embryo Transfers and In Vitro Fertilization. Sara has been using these techniques since the beginning so ya know it's an episode filled with a lot of hands-on knowledge and expertise. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | 50+ Years Of Dairy Goats With Jennifer Bice!! | 01:00:55 | |
When you're asked what herd is one of the longest standing herds in the ADGA, one of the first herds to come to mind is Redwood Hill Farm! This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Jennifer Bice of Redwood Hill Farm. Listen to this episode for the history book as Jennifer tells some stories and drops some knowledge. | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Fine Tuning Our Operations | 01:08:39 | |
Every year when you're feeding kids, daily chores or any other projects, at some point you think "how can I make this easier on myself". This episode Jon and Danielle think just that and voice out their operational changes to make life easier for this coming year. Whether it's gates that need better latches or a multi goat stand, listen in to how they are going to make those changes. | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | The Lucky*Star Stamp with Judi and Don Hoy! | 01:19:18 | |
You'll notice a trend with the show lately. Building a type. Thats because creating a type competitive in the parlor and show ring is the key to success and Don and Judi Hoy of Lucky*Star Farm are some of the best in the country at doing so. Find out how that black with tan or chocolate trim lamancha look came to be their moniker. They both share insight on how they created their type, fun stories and fond memories in this episode! | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | On Call During Kidding Season With Dr. Isaac Angell | 01:11:04 | |
During kidding season many of us have concerns for our does and subsequent kids. Dystocia, Ketosis, Milk Fever. There are many obstacles that can cause a poor kidding season. Listen in as Dr. Angell of Bentley Veterinary Services eases your mind by giving pointers on how to have a successful kidding season. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | Hot Button Topics (Kidding Season Edition) | 01:24:16 | |
Do all buck kids deserve to keep their manhood? Do you disbud your own kids? Do you let the doe clean off the kids? These are all questions asked throughout kidding season and Jon and Danielle are here to weigh in on them! | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Talking The Pre-Kidding Jitters Out! | 01:11:00 | |
kidding season has begun for Jon and is approaching for Danielle. Like most of the dairy goat breeders in the country, kidding season is still on our minds so we're going to talk about it. Listen in as your hosts discuss how many kids they'll be retaining, who's on the chopping block and why Jon looks like a kardashian! You won't want to miss it! | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Hay Testing Master Class with Laura Kieser | 01:15:17 | |
Have you ever had your forage (hay) tested before? Why not? This week the crew is joined by returning guest, Laura Keiser of Four Seasons Farm Dairy Goats and Account and Marketing Manager at Dairyland Laboratories Inc. where they test your feed and hay to quantify the values of your feed. If you've tested or thought about testing your hay, this is the episode for you! | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Deciding To Sell or Buy Buck Kids As Herd Sires With Jill Pritchett of J-Haven Acres | 01:12:41 | |
This week Danielle, Jon and special guest Jill Pritchett of J-Haven Acres discuss the age old question... should you sell that buck kid as a future herd sire or should he go as a wether or for meat. They also talk about what to look for in a future herd sire that you may be purchasing. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Postal Ballots and Marketing Kids Part 1 | 01:10:06 | |
A lot happened in ADGA land this past week and Danielle and Jon are here to help you navigate the postal ballots that were voted on or to be voted on. They both give their opinions on the matters at hand to help make the ballots more palatable. Afterwards, the crew starts part 1 of marketing kids and goats successfully. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Marketing Kids Part 2 | 01:07:20 | |
How do you market animals you're selling? Does word of mouth work best or do you use social media etc. to reach a wider audience. In Marketing Kids Part 2 Jon and Danielle expand on the topic and how they market those extra kids. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Bouncing Back | 01:00:36 | |
So your does have had their kids, they're on the milk stand and they don't look their best, what do you do? Fear not, Danielle and Jon give their tips and tricks on how to turn the winter blues into spring flowers. How do they get their does to bounce back after kidding? Find out on this episode of Ringside! | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | Balance | 01:18:17 | |
This week is all about balance. No, we aren't talking about a well balanced dairy goat. We're talking about balancing farming with your life and achieving the perfect zen to keep you happy, healthy and focused. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Creating A Show String With Cade Cockburn | 01:07:29 | |
Show season is here for some and approaching for many. Jon and Danielle are joined by Cade Cockburn of Cade's Lil Farm to discuss how they create a show string for the local club shows, fairs and nationals. Why is putting together a show string like calculus? Find out this week on Ringside! | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Keeping Your (Breed) Standards High with Dr. Kirt Schnipke | 01:37:37 | |
Lamanchas with roman noses, huge oberhasli, short eared nubians... why do these animals sit at the back of the lineup at a show? Why are they a poor representation of their breed? Find out as the Ringside hosts are joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke to weigh in on breed character and breed standards. | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Improving Your Herd with DaNelle Wolford | 00:56:57 | |
Have you started out with goats just for their milk and then fell in love with them and wanted to not only improve them but also get serious with your breeding program? So has DaNelle Wolford of Weed 'em & Reap. DaNelle has been raising goats for 14 years and in the last couple of years has decided to take advantage of performance programs to better her herd. Listen in to this week's episode to find out how she did just that. | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Let's Have An IVF Party with Stephanie Millburg Rovey | 00:56:51 | |
Have you ever thought about utilizing In Vitro Fertilization? Ever thought about collecting the eggs with friends and being lucky enough to have a friend offer some of their does as recips? Well top notch breeders are doing just that in the Pacific Northwest! Listen in as we talk to Stephanie Millburg Rovey about how she hosts other breeders on her dairy to collect ova cites from their does, create embryos and use recips to carry out those pregnancies to term if they're lucky. Roll the dice and listen in on our 150th episode as we talk about Stephanie's IVF parties! | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Show Preparations and Jon Breaks The Internet | 00:58:30 | |
This week as Jon and Danielle get ready for their first shows of the season, they talk about what is needed to take to a show and also how delicous sun baked sandwiches are on a hot day! Listen in and don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever app you use to listen to us each week. | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Show Your Goats To The Top with Bob Bartholomew | 01:02:15 | |
This week Jon and Danielle are joined by advanced judge, appraiser and past breeder Bob Bartholomew. The trio talks about showing goats in the ring to their best potential. Have a doe that has a weak chine? Posty legs? Heavy shoulders? Find out the tricks of the trade to show them off without revealing their faults. | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Shooting The Breeze | 01:01:40 | |
With Memorial Day weekend showing behind them, Danielle and Jon catch the listeners up on what's happening on their farms and how their show day went at the GSDGA Spring Fling. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | The Colorama Sale With Sara Koehn-Walberg | 01:22:32 | |
Have you ever wondered what the ADGA Colorama Sale actually is? What goes into the sale? How to put a doe in the prestigious Colorama Sale? You're in luck! Jon and Danielle are joined by the colorama sale co-chair Sara Koehn-Walberg of Blissberry Dairy Goats to talk you through the entire process. | |||
| 10 Jun 2023 | Dairy Goat Awareness Week!! Year 2 Teaser | 00:01:37 | |
Dairy Goat Awareness Week runs from June 10th through June 17th this year. Danielle and Jon have spent time with numerous guests getting ready for the occasion. All week long your Ringside hosts will be bringing you episodes featuring veterinarians, past appraisers, judges, the ADGA National Show committee chair, milk producers, the ADGA youth rep and various other breeders. Spend the week with us as we PROMOTE THE GOAT! | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | 5,4,3,2,1 With Mark Baden! | 01:20:13 | |
On today's special episode of Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines sits down with the crew as he shares another program he has put together regarding Linear Appraisal! What are your goals when it comes to scores you want your animals to achieve? No not the high 93 animal of your dreams, Mark takes it even deeper than that breaking down the unified scorecard and his ideal goals. You won't want to miss this episode. | |||
| 11 Jun 2023 | ADGA Youth Rep Caroline Warren! | 00:38:28 | |
Are you an ADGA youth that has considered becoming a representative or wanted to know exactly what it takes? Are you a parent that wants to support your youth the best you can? Listen in as Caroline Warren, ADGA's youth rep joins the crew and talks about her road to becoming representative and listen to her passion as she talks about her favorite subject, dairy goats. | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Let's Go To The ADGA National Show with Karen Smith | 01:06:33 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to a national show? Want to go to the ADGA National Show in Redmond, Oregon in a few weeks? The National Show committee chair Karen Smith joins us to talk about the facility, the doe raffle and many other aspects of nationals. | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Advice Featuring Past and Future Guests | 00:09:57 | |
Happy Dairy Goat Awareness Week! This episode is compiled of advice shared by various past and future guests of the show! | |||