Beyond The Ring

Beyond The Ring episodes:

• 05.03.2024

  211: Complications with Classification

  Ryan and Dale discuss complications with the various methods currently utilized to determine what breed/color division market animals are shown within.

  
• 04.26.2024

  210: Optical Illusions

  Dale and Ryan primarily argue if methods and techniques used to create optical illusions on the showring are effective.

  
• 04.19.2024

  209: The Rona Effect

  Dale and Ryan discuss the differences between a pre and post Covid world in the stock show industry.

  
• 04.12.2024

  208: Skeletal Build?

  Dale and Ryan acknowledge that skeletal correctness is high on all judge’s list of priorities, yet many do not interpret it in the same manner.

  
• 04.05.2024

  207: Trends?

  Dale and Ryan cover a topic in which they have minimal common ground. Even if you’re not interested in how trends are determined, there is entertainment value to be had.

  
• 04.02.2024

  BTC - Easter Edition

  Ryan rants about Biden declaring Easter Transgender Visibility Day. Dale talks about the Border. Both of them try to understand WHY Biden makes so many bad decisions.

  
• 03.29.2024

  206: Rank The Judge

  Ryan and Dale discuss an issue they have quarreled over for years, but hopefully, a solution and progress are on the horizon.

  
• 03.22.2024

  205: Do’s and Don’ts 2.0 - Part B

  Ryan and Dale finish out the discussion that started last week.

  
• 03.15.2024

  205: Do’s and Don’ts 2.0 - Part A

  Ryan rants and raves about what and what not to do. Dale listens.

  
• 03.08.2024

  203: Timing is Everything

  Ryan and Dale discuss how timing affects every facet of stock shows.

  
• 03.01.2024

  202: The True Product of Livestock Shows

  Ryan and Dale discuss the benefits of youth competing in the Stock Show Arena. The ultimate win, often times, is not hanging a banner.

  
• 02.23.2024

  201: Reasons Why

  Dale and Ryan discuss the podcast's past, present, and future.

  
• 02.16.2024

  200: Better Safe Than Sorry

  Ryan and Dale discuss tips to prevent theft and damage at stock shows.

  
• 02.09.2024

  199: Playing The Game

  Ryan and Dale have real talk discussion about some of the strategies used in the world of stock shows

  
• 02.02.2024

  198: EST's in the Ring

  Dale and Ryan discuss the increased use of the most extreme pieces (EST's) in the show ring. There may be some discussion that is the truth but far from politically correct.

  
• 01.26.2024

  197: Do You Hear What I Hear?

  Ryan and Dale discuss listening to the judges at shows.

  
• 01.19.2024

  196: Back to Back Judges

  Dale and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of having the same judge two years in a row.

  
• 01.18.2024

  BTC: The PRIMARY Path

  Ryan and Dale break down the Iowa Caucus and discuss the path forward for the remaining Republican Candidates. There may also be an update on Hunter and some new rainbow, butterfly, and unicorn information on CHY-NAH.

  
• 01.12.2024

  195: Anything & Everything About Online Sales

  Ryan and Dale breakdown anything and everything about online sales.

  
• 01.05.2024

  194: The Ten Commandments of Livestock Shows

  To start off 2024 Ryan has developed a stock show list of commandments that he and Dale discuss.

  
• 12.29.2023

  193: Livestock Judging 2.0

  Ryan and Dale revisit all things about livestock judging contest.

  
• 12.22.2023

  192: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

  Dale and Ryan discuss how stock show families are gearing up for one of the year's most exciting and busy times.

  
• 12.15.2023

  191: Battle of the Sexes

  Ryan and Discuss how some sexes are equal in the different stock show species and other times not so much!

  
• 12.08.2023

  190: Anything and Everything Cloning

  Ryan, Dale, and the always favorite guest, Chase Hummel, discuss cloning on multiple levels.

  
• 12.01.2023

  189: Why Ask Why

  Dale and Ryan discuss the importance of asking questions.

  
• 11.24.2023

  188: Selection Stereotypes

  Dale and Ryan discuss the various factors in the selection of show prospects.

  
• 11.17.2023

  187: Judging Assistants

  Ryan and Dale discuss the ins and outs of a two-person judging system.

  
• 11.10.2023

  186: Qualifications to Judge

  Dale and Ryan go deep into what most people assume should or shouldn’t qualify a judge to sort stock shows.

  
• 11.03.2023

  185: Hummel Livestock, The Nontraditional Path. - Part 3 of 3

  Ryan and Dale bring in the project leader for the HL Angus Division, Hernan Baldassarre. The curtain is pulled back on the obstacles and the successes of bringing Argentina Angus-based genetics to the United States.

  
• 10.27.2023

  184: Common Sense

  Ryan and Dale discuss some common sense principles you can utilize at stock shows to help improve your show experience.

  
• 10.20.2023

  183: Hummel Livestock - The Nontraditional Path - Part 2 of 3

  Ryan asks Dale anything and everything about Hummel Livestock’s Show Goat Operation.

  
• 10.13.2023

  182: Action / Reaction

  Ryan and Dale discuss the art of managing show animals. Every choice made impacts how each animal will be perceived.

  
• 10.06.2023

  181: Post Rona State of Mind

  Dale and Ryan reflect on the temperament of the junior stock show scene after Covid 19.

  
• 09.29.2023

  180: Reality Check

  Ryan and Dale have an in-depth and serious discussion about the consequences of the blatant and obvious unethical practices in the showring.

  
• 09.22.2023

  179: Rules - A Broken Concept

  Dale and Ryan have a blunt discussion about the purpose of rules and what it takes to make them effective.

  
• 09.15.2023

  178: County Fair Mentality - The Truth Uncovered

  Ryan and Dale highlight why county fairs are so dramatic and how we can try to make it a better experience for all involved.

  
• 09.08.2023

  177: Hummel Livestock - The Nontraditional Path - Part 1 of 3

  Ryan finally gets to interview Dale about all the things Hummel Livestock—this episode features Dale’s adventure into the exotic cat business.

  
• 09.01.2023

  176: Just Do It - Part 2 of 2

  Ryan and Dale discuss how an exhibitor can set themselves apart from the others inside and outside the show ring in positive and negative ways.

  
• 08.25.2023

  Beyond The Circus: Mugshots and Mayhem

  Dale and Ryan discuss the first 2024 GOP Debate and all things Trump.

  
• 08.25.2023

  175: Just Do It - Part 1 of 2

  Ryan and Dale uncover simple truths and give guidance that will open more doors for stock show youth to succeed.

  
• 08.18.2023

  174: Do Your Research

  Dale and Ryan discuss the most underutilized asset in the livestock show world is researching the judges that are selected to sort shows.

  
• 08.11.2023

  173: Cooler Heads Will Prevail

  This week’s discussion revolves around handling the pressure that comes with stock show life.

  
• 08.04.2023

  172: Don’t Tell A Judge How To Judge

  Ryan and Dale discuss situations in which people try to influence or instruct stock show judges.

  
• 07.28.2023

  171: County Fair Junior Premium Auctions

  Dale and Ryan bring in John Dimick to provide insight behind the Jackson County Junior Livestock Premium Sale Auction.

  
• 07.21.2023

  170: Stop The Insanity

  Ryan and Dale discuss trends in showmanship they find problematic.

  
• 07.14.2023

  169: Riding The Wave

  Ryan, Dale, and Jessi Shafer discuss all things MagnaWave!

  
• 07.07.2023

  168: State Fair Obsession

  Steeped in tradition and encompassed in a competitive spirit, emotions run high at state fairs nationwide.

  
• 06.30.2023

  167: Pay The Piper

  Ryan and Dale discuss the fees that various shows require.

  
• 06.23.2023

  166: Other Opportunities for Success

  This week Fan Favorite Chase Hummel is back to help Ryan and Dale explain other opportunities for success accessible to livestock exhibitors.

  
• 06.16.2023

  165: Now Trending (4 of 4)

  Ryan and Dale bring in Blaine Rodgers to give listeners an in-depth discussion on the latest trends in the show cattle world, emphasizing the steer side. This is the fourth of a multiple-part trending series.