Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Welcome to Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast where Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei talk about everything and anything regarding Dairy Goats and the ADGA
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Louisville or Bust, The Caravan Episode
July 09, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe ADGA National Show is days away and Danielle, Jon, Kathy Kelley and Katelyn Foley try to figure out if Arby's is a good pit stop along the way and if they should be hitting that panic button yet or not. See everyone at Nationals! Drive safe! Kate's herd Hoofprint Cheese Co. Kathy's herd Hawk's Hill Farm
Marked Safe from Sick Goats with Dr. Katie Jackson
July 02, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBAre you worried about hauling your goats a long ways to shows? What should you have on hand for short shows and long shows alike? How can we keep them as healthy as possible while at shows? Dr. Katie Jackson is here to help us keep our goats up to snuff health wise while attending shows like Nationals., We have merch
Let's go to Louisville with Karen Smith!
June 23, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBHave you thought about going to the National show but don't know what the Louisville facility is like? You're in luck, Jon and Danielle are joined by Karen Smith to talk about the ADGA National show and what to expect. Jon even made a plee to get crocs as acceptable shoes in the ring, find out if he was successful.
The Master List For Nationals with Tierney Kain
June 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThis week like many we're coming up with our final list(s) for what we need for nationals and things to think about. We're joined by the master list maker Tierney Kain. If you need help packing this is the episode for you.
The Alice Episode!
June 15, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MBWe're wrapping up dairy goat awareness week with Alice Kain. Find out what makes her tick and what it takes to be her favorite goat.
Commercial Dairying While Finding Success In the Ring With Craig Koopman!
June 14, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBTo wrap up DGAW we invited Craig Koopman to discuss running his dairy with his brother while having great success in the show ring! Does he breed differently to win in the ring? Find out on this episode
Defining Moments (Featuring Our Community)
June 13, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDairy Goat Awareness Week trudges on and in this episode you will hear from community members as they discuss what defining moments made their herd.
Dairy Goat Breeders Anonymous!
June 12, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBToday we vent about the things our goats do to drive us nuts... do they do it on purpose? Who knows but it's time to talk about the things that make us crazy! What drives you nuts? we have merch
Agvocacy with Cody Nicholson Stratton of the Foggy Bottoms Boys
June 11, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBListen in the this dairy goat awareness week special as we talk to Cody from the Foggy Bottoms Boys about agvocacy and his farm! The Foggy Bottoms Boys
Youth In Dairy Goats with ADGA Youth Rep. Kenzie Burton
June 10, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHappy Dairy Goat Awareness Week! Danielle and Jon kick off this awesome week by welcoming ADGA's youth Rep Kenzie Burton! We have merch!
The Power of The Show String!
June 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBAfter a few weeks of show their goats, Danielle and Jon talk about their show strings and how they feel you can use a different show string of goats from week to week to optimize success. Listen in as the crew breaks it down. we have merch! don't forget to leave us a review
Would You Rather? With Tyler Ramirez
May 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIt's Spring and we're in the thick of show season. We need to blow off some steam... how better than to kick up our heels and take part in a fun game of "would you rather"? Listen in to rear udder or fore udder? Big buck or small buck? Edward or Jacob? You get the idea! So if you're ready for some laughs and thought-provoking questions, this is another wonderful episode to download. Make sure you rate our podcast on your favorite platform! Casa Ram Nigerians We have merch
Exploring The Market..Cross with Lisa Hamm-Begley
May 21, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBYou're breeding 20 first fresheners and you don't know who to keep kids out of... how about none? How about you breed them to a boer buck (meat buck) and you sell the kids as market wethers or for freezer camp. Enter Lisa Hamm-Begley to talk about how she utilizes boer bucks in her breeding program to sell market wethers. Troubled Acres We have merch!
Discussing Defects And Disqualifications
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBOn this episode of Ringside Jon and Danielle open up their guidebooks to talk about the difference between defects and disqualifications and what are breed specifics and which ones are for all breeds. we have merch!
Showmanship For Everyone with Hope and Faith Hitch
April 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBAre you preparing for your first show of the season? Or better yet, your first show every? Well, you're in luck! The Ringside crew is joined by Faith and Hope Hitch to talk about showmanship in the ring. No, not youth showmanship but showmanship for anyone looking to accel in the show ring. Shady Lawn Dairy Goats we have merch!
Progressing Your Herd and Avoiding Pitfalls
April 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week Danielle and Jon reflect on their herds, how far they've come and offer advice on how to stick to your goals and create a plan to create the ideal dairy goat without deviating. If you're trying to build consistency and a better goat this episode is right up your alley. PS we're still swifties. Our stuff
Liquid Gold! The Science Behind Colostrum with Dr. Robert Van Saun
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBHave you ever wondered why some does freshen with really sticky colostrum while others its more liquid and runny? Is all colostrum created equal? Listen in as we discuss the science behind colostrum with Dr. Robert Van Saun DVM, MS, PhD from Penn State. We talk about the importance of colostrum for kids and the options if fresh colostrum isn't available. Dr. Robert Van Saun is an excellent resource and this is an episode any producer will find helpful. we have merch
Evaluating Udders with Mark Baden pt. 2
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week Jon and Danielle are joined by friend of the show Mark Baden for the second part of his evaluating udders episode. Mark is here to help you figure out how to evaluate an udder and when the right time is to do so. Mark is known for his popular 40 trifecta episode but he also has a herd of lovely alpines with drool worthy udders. Olentangy Alpines We have merch!
Evaluating Udders with Mark Baden pt. 1
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis week Jon and Danielle are joined by friend of the show Mark Baden. Mark is here to help you figure out how to evaluate an udder and when the right time is to do so. Mark is known for his popular 40 trifecta episode but he also has a herd of lovely alpines with drool worthy udders. Olentangy Alpines Ringside's stuff
Evaluating Backs and Rumps with Dr. Kirt Schnipke
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThis week we're breaking down the scorecard (in particular backs and rumps) with frequent guest of the show, Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats. Listen in as Kirt masterfully describes the ideal form and function of backs and rumps when it comes to dairy goats. Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats Our Linktree
Adventures Of Kidding Season
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThis week Jon and Danielle talk about how their kidding season is going, changes needed to be made, potential bet names and the unfortunate disaster that occurred this past week at Wildhoof Acres! Wildhoof Acres Go Fund Me No other links this week. Click on that go fund me and help support a youth in need.
The Big 3: Testing Your Goats For CAE, CL, and Johnes with Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWe like to have discussions that some people find hard to talk about here on Ringside and we definitely don't shy away from talking about the scary diseases like CAE, CL or Johnes. This week we bring in an expert, Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM to talk about these diseases and not only how to test for them but also why you should test for them. You can contact Dr. Holahan with follow up questions at [email protected] Chubb E Acres Farm Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting WSU extension prof...
We Bring The News!
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBADGA released the mid year meeting report for the executive committee and Jon and Danielle break it down. Someone may be losing the bet and you'll never guess who. We have merch!
Ringside 200!
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThis week Danielle and Jon celebrate episode 200 while recording live with some listeners! We had a lot of fun and want to thank everyone for joining and our awesome community who has supported us for 200 episodes! we have merch
Recorded Grades and Experimentals 101
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBHave you ever seen a post about dairy goats on social media and thought "what the heck is a recorded grade and an experimental?" Don't worry, Jon and Danielle crack open their guidebooks to explain what the difference is. There are many nuances to what makes a grade and experimental and your faithful hosts are here to make it easier on you. episode 200 details WE HAVE MERCH
Doomsday Prepping with Ringside!
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThe countdown is on, only a couple more weeks before kidding season commences for your fearless hosts. Tune in as Jon and Danielle share the items that they need for a successful kidding season complete with a list and links here. we have merch
Managing Pregnancy Toxemia with Kelley Hines
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThroughout the country breeders are in the throes of kidding season or are preparing for it. Jon and Danielle are joined by Kelley Hines of Here Be Goats LaMancha and Nigerian Dairy Goats to talk about her experiences and success with dealing with ketosis Kelley Hines- Here Be Goats we have merch
Ewe Gotta Be Kiddin...Err.. LAMBING with Karlie Klingner
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWe're thinking about kidding season this week on Ringside but guest Karlie Klingner was just lambing out hundreds of sheep in Ohio and is joining the Ringside crew to talk about her experience as an intern at Shroyer Show Stock. If you ever wanted to hear about an awesome club lamb operation or even hear a fun story about mister 305 himself, this is the episode for you.
Let's Go On An Adventure with Tyler Ramirez
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis past fall Tyler Ramirez had quite the adventure when he attended the 2023 ADGA Annual Convention. He went in to gain his apprentice judges license and not only attained that but also left with a fairly expensive copilot. Find out how Tyler went from handling one of the 2023 ADGA spotlight sale consignments to bringing him home on this episode of Ringside! CasaRam Dairy Goats https://www.facebook.com/CasaRam http://www.casaramgoats.com/?fbclid=IwAR1hL06k3tvOUf-LHtzpxJyBpP2hhOqhuciaE_-...
Hot Button Topics (Community Edition) part 2
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWe asked and you the community answered. What hot button topics did the Ringside community want to discuss? So many chimed in we decided to make it two parts! Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about those scorching topics you all wanted to hear about We have merch https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch
Hot Button Topics (Community Edition)
January 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe asked and you the community answered. What hot button topics did the Ringside community want to discuss? Find out on this episode of Ringside! We have merch https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch
Our Favorite 2023 Moments (The Christmas Special)
December 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBChristmas is here and Jon and Danielle have a lot to be thankful for. Ringside has had a wonderful year and its not only because of you the listener, but also our amazing guests. So, the gang throws together their favorite moments of the year. Listen in on this awesome compilation. This episode of Ringside was sponsored by Duraferm http://www.DuraFerm.com/Ringside Our website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com We have merch https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch
From Shipping Containers to Parlors with Brooke White
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIt's every goat person's dream, having a cool milking parlor or cheese room or milk tank room or all of those in one... but have you ever thought about making one out of a shipping container? Brooke White of Don's Dairy Supply has and does just that. They custom make shipping containers to fit the needs of their customers. Find out how the process works from start to finish. Don's Dairy Supply https://www.facebook.com/DonsDairySupply http://www.donsdairysupply.com we have merch https://...
Reproduction Issues with Levi Campbell
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIt's December... if you're still breeding those hard to get bred does, this is the episode for you. The Ringside crew is joined by Levi Campbell, owner of CryoCaprine and co-owner of Panacea Dairy Goats. Levi has spent his life enjoying dairy goats on a national level and professionally with his career. If there's one person in the country to talk about identifying issues with does or bucks its Levi Campbell and you won't want to miss out on this episode! CryoCaprine Panacea Dairy Goats...
Elite Lists and Type Evals with Taylor Swift?!
December 03, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week Danielle and Jon welcome Taylor Swift! Well Danielle rocked a Merry Swiftmas ugly sweater... does that count? Due to technical difficulties with our guest, Danielle and Jon shoot the breeze and talk about their favorite things... goats. We have merch! https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch Our Website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com We have an affiliated shopping list! https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch
Santa's Little Helpers (Cyber Monday Edition)
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBEvery year we at Ringside bring forth a list of items goat people may find helpful. This year we built an amazon affiliate program list listeners may find helpful and also a list of some small businesses listeners may want to support. We provide everything from heated water buckets to extension chords, show boxes and many other goat related stuff. The list http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/santaslist2023 we have merch https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch
Ringside Gets Judgy, Year 2!!
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis episode of Ringside was sponsored by Duraferm Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week we continue the tradition of reading Reddit stories and decide if the people that wrote them were the A-Holes or if they weren't. There's a few goat stories and a couple Thanksgiving stories to celebrate the Holiday! Travel safe everyone and enjoy! This episode was sponsored by Duraferm We have merch! our website
What Makes a Good Farm Website?
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBOn this week's episode Danielle and Jon navigate the question of what makes a good farm page or social media page(s). It's not a cut and dry easy answer but they do their best to formulate what makes them happy when visiting a farm page. Ringside's Website We Have Merch!
Record Keeping Methods For Your Herd
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWhat means do you use to keep data about your herd? Do you use a napkin? Piece of paper and manilla folder? Do you use your phone, computer or maybe a rolladex? Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about the methods they use to keep data on their herd and where they store it. This episode was sponsored by Duraferm We Have Merch Our Website
Well...That's Not on The Scorecard
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWhen breeding dairy goats, of course we all look at the unified scorecard as a guide... but what about those traits that aren't on the scorecard? The mean girls, the tiny teat does, the big eared swiss breed and everything else you can imagine. Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about those traits they breed for that can't be quantified on the score card. We Have Merch Our Website NG Road Map
A Labor of Love ft. Dr. Fauna Smith of Wingwood Farm (Spotlight Special)
October 15, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAfter years and years of breeding dairy goats as a family, Wingwood Farm Ara D'Artagnan may be the perfect culmination of the Smith family's labor of love. Join us as Dr. Fauna Smith talks about her spotlight sale consignment D'Artagnan and discover what makes him so special. Wingwood Farm Wingwood Farm Ara D'Artagnan Leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Our Website We Have Merch
The Road to Tulsa- Mark Weir and Renee Wolf (Spotlight Special)
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis pit stop on the road to Tulsa is brought to you by some heavy hitting Nigerian Dwarf breeders! Both of these Nigerians come from amazing genetics that anyone would be happy to add to their herd! You're going to have to fork over a lot of hard-earned money to be the winning bidder of these goats! The best part? They'd be well worth it! Listen in as Mark Weir and Renee Wolf talk about the Nigerian Dwarf Goats they have available in this year's ADGA Spotlight Sale. Mark Weir Hilltop ...
The Road to Tulsa- Craig Koopman and Nancy Boling (Spotlight Special)
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThe ADGA Annual Convention is ready to launch next week! On this Spotlight Special Episode we highlight two awesome animals consigned in the sale. First up is Craig Koopman of Pleasent Grove Dairy Goats about his Alpine doe Jezicakes and he drops an absolutely awesome bit of information that any buyer would be excited to hear. We are then joined by Nancy Boling of Springwater Dairy Goats to talk about her nigerian doe that is in the sale as well! Pleasent Grove Dairy Goats Pleasent Grove...
Small Herd, Big Dreams! Featuring Amanda and Jon Hanson of Hanson's Hideaway Farm (Spotlight Special)
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBEvery breeder that shows dairy goats has a dream of winning at the big dance with one of their animals at the ADGA National Show. Amanda and Jon Hanson did just that. What makes their win even cooler is the fact that they keep a smaller herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats. As if winning at the National Show with their doe Candy wasn't awesome enough, they also have a doe kid consigned to the ADGA Spotlight Sale in Tulsa later this month. Listen in to hear about the story of this dynamic duo and...
The Road to Tulsa- Trinity Malmanis and Evie Harry (Spotlight Special)
October 06, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn this special ADGA Spotlight Sale episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle are joined by Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats to talk about her LaMancha Consignment for the sale. Jon is then joined by Evie Harry of Evie's Dairy Goats to talk about her Toggenburg consignment for the sale. These goats have powerful pedigrees and a potency that any herd could benefit from. Goat San Dairy Goats Goat San Hey Jude Evie's Dairy Goats Evie's ESS Fancy Boots
The Road to Tulsa- Ed Jodlowski and Jena Williams (Spotlight Special)
October 04, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIf you're a Sable breeder or Nubian breeder you won't want to miss this detailed episode about Ed Jodlowski's (Kickapoo Valley Dairy Goats) and Jena Williams' (Urban Acres Farm) consignment animals for the ADGA spotlight sale. Find out what makes these animals so spectacular on this special episode of Ringside. Urban Acres Farm Kickapoo Valley Dairy Goats ADGA Spotlight Sale FB page ADGA Spotlight Sale website
A Living Legacy- Tempo Aquila Frozen in Time ET with Dr. Acton (Spotlight Sale Feature)
October 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBImagine having to make the difficult decision to make a terminal harvest of eggs on a once in a lifetime doe. Imagine that doe creating a beautiful buck named Tempo Aquila Frozen in Time ET. Imagine that you have to come to the realization that he'd further the breed in another herd. Dr. Acton did just that and not only is she happy to be doing so but she's stoic as they come! There's a lot of amazing animals in this boy's pedigree and she's offering him up on the big stage that is the ...
Thinking Ahead And Setting Goals!
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWhat an episode! Maybe that should read, "what was that episode"? Danielle and Jon look ahead to 2024 and breathe their goals for their herds into the stratosphere to hold themselves accountable. What kind of goals do you set for your future self to attain? We have merch! We also have a website!!
Dairy Goat Adventures in Alaska with Kelli Foreman
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBA farm right on the Pacific Ocean sounds like a dream come true and our guest Kelli Foreman of Kodiak Goat Dairy of Kodiak, Alaska is living that dream every day. But being a dairy goat farmer and operating a creamery on a remote island in Alaska certainly comes with some challenges that most of us in the lower 48 wouldn’t even imagine! Enjoy today’s episode, which not only tells the story of where there is a will, there is a way but also the proof that dairy goats are addicting, amazing an...
Another Year, Another Breeding Season!!
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBAll the cool kids are doing it! Breeders all across the country are getting ready for or are already breeding goats! Yep, it's breeding season. Listen in as Jon and Danielle give their thoughts on how to have a successful breeding season! It's the one time you have total control on where your program is going to go, so what's it going to be? Are you going to make big improvements on your herd or fall back? We have merch! Our Website!