Episodes
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February Episode - Tyler Rhoads // Harrell Club Lambs + Maximize from RSG + The Mindset of Marketing during Sale Season
The February episode of the Championdrive.com podcast is here! In this episode, Tyler Rhoads of Harrell Club Lambs joins to discuss their operation. Dr. Tad Thompson from RSG is featured in our Product Spotlight, with their new product MAXIMIZE. Lastly, the latest "So You Suck at Marketing" from...
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Episode 3.9 — Pigs, Pigskin & Careers (Jennifer Slagle, WinMor Farms) + B.I.G. Things in Ohio + Creep Pen Essentials
Covering a wide range of topics in this episode! - Jennifer Slagle from WinMor Farms joins us - and although she raises show pigs, the parallels between the show pig and show lamb industry make this an interesting convo - no matter which species you raise. Beyond the show pig world, Jennifer's…
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Episode 3.8 - Trey Miller - Mullets, IVF & Mindset + Show Lamb of the Year + Show-Rite's Colossal
TONS of things going on in the show lamb industry currently - in this episode we're covering: - Product Spotlight: Show-Rite's Colossal - Upcoming Fall Born Sales & Stud Ram Showcases - The easiest "So You Suck at Marketing" Tip of All-Time - Show Lamb of the Year Featured Top Nominees We also…
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Episode 3.7 - Nutrition, Innovation & Entrepreneurship with Jed Asmus + A Deep Dive on the Biozyme Product Line with Sam Silvers
🎙️ Episode 3.7 of the Championdrive Podcast is live! 🐑 Jed Asmus of January Innovation & Asmus Club Lambs joins us to talk business lessons and nutrition parallels - how his day job in dairy & beef nutrition connects to the show lamb industry and his own club lamb flock. 💥 Biozyme Breakdown -...
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Episode 3.6 - Barn Renos Part 3 + Flare from Essential Feeds
The third of our three part Barn Renovations Roundtable Podcast Series – This time we're covering: Items you never thought you’d use…but can’t live without Bad Spends Renovation Re-dos/things you wish you would have implemented Most common mistakes And more! Special thanks to our guests: Jake...
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Episode 3.5 - Barn Renos Part 2 + Creep Feeds from Essential Feeds
Part 2 of our Barn Renovations Roundtable Podcast is back - This time we're taking a deep dive on the following topics: Lambing Area & Creep Setups Feed Storage Ventilation & Manure Management Considerations Cleaning Water Sources Fly Spray Systems Bird Control Special thanks to our guests: Jake...
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Episode 3.4 - Barn Renovations PART 1 + Repro Plus from Essential Feeds
Another one of our popular roundtable podcasts is BACK! This time, we’re digging into barn renovations - how can we utilize space and optimize our barns? This episode went deep! In fact, so deep that we’re dividing it into a 3 part series. Part 1 Topics Include: • Barn Space Utilization & Layouts…
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Episode 3.3 - Chelsea Nelson (Tyson Foods/Enfield Club Lambs) + The Essentials Product Spotlight
🎙️ NEW EPISODE! Season 3, Episode 3 of The Championdrive.com Podcast is live! 🔥 Hot Mic with Chelsea Nelson - Tyson Foods/Enfield Club Lambs 📌 The Essentials featuring Chub 📰 Industry News – “So You Suck” at Marketing: Refreshing your website & Novel Designs spotlight with Jillian Keller 👉…
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Episode 3.2 - Guest Brad Amthauer + The Essentials Product Spotlight - Keep’n On & Uni4m
We caught up with Brad Amthauer to talk about his journey in the sheep industry and ag banking world. The Essentials from Essential Feeds is back again for this episode, highlighting two key drench profits - Uni4m and Keep’n On!
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Episode 3.1 - State Fair Season Kickoff with Jimmy Davis + The Essentials
We’re back with Season 3, and what better way to kick things off during State Fair season than with Jimmy Davis—who’s set to judge multiple state fairs across the country! In addition, learn more about the product Foundation from Essential Feeds + 3 new social media packages from Novel…
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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...
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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...
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Episode 2.16 - Texas Time! The Red Raider Sale in Lubbock, Texas and Bryce Fisher - Texas State FFA Officer!
This podcast episode takes us south! Guests include Bryce Fisher, a young man you may recognize from the show ring, talks with us about his time as a Texas State FFA Officer. We also visited with NxtGen’s Brent Titus about the April 4 & 5 Live Sale in Lubbock, TX … THE RED RAIDER.
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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…
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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…
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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....
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Episode 2.12 - Making your MARK with Jamie Beatty & Phoenix success with the Zerbach sisters
Steva caught up with Jamie (Banbury) Beatty to discuss a wide variety of topics- the Banbury days, Beattys Club Lambs, Jamie’s background and more! Sister visits with Addyson & Maci Zerbach from their success at Arizona Nationals. New sales, Stud Ram Showcases, and the new MIX featured on...
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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…
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Episode 2.10 - Rookie of the Year Week with guests Tyson Rule & Mattie Haynes
It’s Rookie of the Year week, presented by Rival Show Feeds & Rule Supplements, at Championdrive.com! We caught up with Tyson Rule from Rival/Rule and Mattie Haynes the Livestock Judging Coach from NEO!
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Episode 2.9 - Female of the Year week! Guests Cooper Newcomb (Show-Rite) & Jordan Amburgey (RSG)
Listen to who we have up as our Female of the Year nominees. Cooper Newcomb sat down with us, to describe helpful hints and feeding tips on what all Show-Rite offers. We also caught up with Jordan Amburgey, who talks about flushing, AI work, RSG Nutrition products and more!
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Episode 2.8 ALL about the kids! Kade Tegtmeier's story that has led him to where he is, and the Miller Sisters success at the State Fair of Texas
All about the kids - from our Show Lamb of the Year, to the hard-working kids that we highlighted in this episode, Kade Tegtmeier with Tegtmeier Club Lambs and Reagan & Rylan Miller on their success at the State Fair of Texas.
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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.
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Season 2 - NAILE Bonus Episode - Crap Happens - Handling Adversity in the Showring + Of the Year with Brock Amstutz, Chance Neff and Charlie Hild!
Handling unforeseen circumstances in the show ring with Brock Shearer, Of the Year success with Amstutz Show Lambs, Neff Livestock, and Hild Brothers Show Stock!
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Episode 2.6 - Being Human with Brent Jennings & Morgan Weinrich
Brent Jennings talks about being human, and what it's like being a judge and a show parent. We also caught up with Morgan Weinrich, who is the Sheep Superintendent at American Royal.
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Episode 2.5 - Judging mindset with Scott Greiner & History of Platinum/Shelton with Matt Asmus
We caught up with Scott Greiner, learning more about his judging mindset. As well as Matt Asmus with Platinum/Shelton Livestock to get an insight on what makes up their program.
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Episode 2.4 - Science behind BioZyme & their products with Sam Silvers, Clipper Tips & Tricks with the Shear Genius himself, Alan Smith.
Learn a little deeper understanding of Biozymes why with Sam Silvers. Shear Genius, Alan Smith, shares his knowledge of the do’s and don’ts with your clippers & blades!
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Crappy Flushes, Trickin’ Out your Trailer with Adam McLain & American Royal Market Lamb Judge Keith Berry
Getting through the crappy flush days, discussing what all Supreme Trailer Sales has to offer with Adam McClain, and keepin' it real with Keith Berry, the 2024 American Royal Market Lamb judge!
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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!
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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
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Season 1 Recap - Bloopers + Bonus Episode with Dalton Pottebaum (Rule Sheep Co)
Get a quick summary of Season 1 as well as a few bloopers! We also added a bonus section about reproduction by talking to Dalton Pottebaum (Rule Sheep Co.)! Check it out! Season 2 will be out soon!
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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...
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Episode 1.13 - Golf Outings, The Party with Joe Hobbs, and Catching up with Mike Frink
Going over the details for the Championdrive Golf Outing, The Party Live Sale with Joe Hobbs, and discussing the industry with Mike Frink are all on the docket for this week's episode. SPOILER ALERT - BONUS EPISODE COMING YOUR WAY FRIDAY!
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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Episoide 1.8 - AI & ET talk with Jason Anton, Heavy Hittin’, Pillars of Success with CA FFA State President Austin Bell
Jason Anton of Ovaflo Genetics joins us to talk about maximizing AI & ET success, Kolby Burch visits with us about the Heavy Hitters Sale Weekend and Burch Livestock, and a great segment with Austin Bell - the retiring California State FFA President. Be sure to visit championdrive.com for more…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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Episode 1.4: TX Major Talk, Donnie Begalka, THE Spring American Royal, and Kelly Hair Sheep!
Sister & Steva got the low down on Texas Majors from Skipper Carlisle and visit with Donnie Begalka to get some pro-lambing/sheep management tips. We also visited with Jeff Nemechek & Matt Durian with the Spring American Royal that is coming up the end of the month (BE THERE!) and Coltin Black of...
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Episode 1.3 - Halters, 'Tudes, Jag, Jetskis, The Brand & The Main Event
This week we recap Sister's judging experience, and catch up with guests: Torie Nathan, Jason Van Wert, Joel Morrical, and Brenden Kuesel with the Main Event, as well as looking forward to this week's sales.
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Episode 1.2 - Jason Simpson, Banner Hanger Bailee Amstutz, Charlie Hild & The Brand, The Midwest Fever Tour and more
This week we're catching up with Jason Simpson to talk about his operation, judging NAILE, raising the Champion Commercial Ewe at San Antonio, and some college football. Our Banner Hanger for this week is Bailee Amstutz, who just finished up her show career on the ultimate high note at NAILE....
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Episode 1.1 - Brad Dale, Dan Kendrick, Banner Hangers, Midwest Fever and More!
Our first episode is here - Sister & Steva catch up with the guy behind many of your recips, who also happens to have a pretty good vision for the National Western Stock Show, who has also raised a champion or two himself…Mr. Dan Kendrick. ….We’ll also meet up with an industry legend who recently...