Beyond The Ring

Latest Episodes:

128: Age Discrimination Evolution Sep 30, 2022

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Ryan and Dale bring on Matt Claeys, CEO of the National Swine Registry, to discuss a new approach for junior purebred gilt exhibition to address the over-aging issue and protect the long-term sustainability of the junior exhibitor industry.

127: Hair Apparent Sep 23, 2022

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Dale and Ryan give tips and tricks for maximum shag and hair growth

126: Ask, and You Shall Receive Sep 16, 2022

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This week's episode focuses on many diverse Q and A with the help of Question Master Chase Hummel, and then Ryan explains the rule changes for the BTRJLA 2023 points year.

125: County Fair Mentality The Trilogy Sep 09, 2022

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Back by popular demand it’s County Fair time. Ryan and Dale dive a bit deeper into why the County Fair becomes such a challenge for many each year.

124: Why Judges Do What They Do Sep 02, 2022

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Dale and Ryan dive into why a person would want to judge a livestock show and what determines the type of stock they select.

123: The GOOD the BAD and the UGLY of Professional Fitters Aug 26, 2022

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Ryan and Dale dive deep into the hot topic of “Professional Fitters.”

122: Attitude Adjustment Aug 19, 2022

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Ryan and Dale give an unfiltered perspective on some of the behavior that transpires in the stock show scene.

121: Movement Misunderstood Aug 12, 2022

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Guests Eric Fugate and Chase Hummel, two of the wittiest individuals to walk the earth, willingly jump on with near no heads up as the Gay is either still in the underground of Atlanta or fighting through the cancelled and delayed flights across our country. After this episode listeners will better understand that show stock’s soundness of travel is nothing more than the degree of effort, or lack there of, for an animal to move from point A to B.

120: Dress for Success Aug 05, 2022

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Ryan and Dale argue less than normal about dressing the part, yet not exactly the same style in mind. The common denominator is neat and clean.

119: No Secrets to Success Jul 29, 2022

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Dale is MIA in another foreign country, so Ryan goes solo on what it takes to succeed.