In these episodes Lauren and Brandon discuss fundamental principles to employ during the lead-up to a kill.  They go in depth on how to avoid a chase to and keep a herd calm when cornering a sheep or goat.  They also explain the mechanisms for bringing down and subduing a ruminant.

Introduction and Announcements:

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Part 1 Show Notes:

• Christmastide, 1:01
• Feasting....Even when you don't like the bacon! 3:10
• Fundamental principles of the lead-up to the kill, 40:28
• Taking down and subduing a ruminant, 1:09:21

Part 2 Show Notes:

Coming soon!

Links for Episode 26 + 27:

• Winston Churchill quote on pigs:  https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Pigs
• What is Called Thinking by Martin Heidegger: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Thinking-Harper-Perennial-Thought/dp/006090528X/

Links for Episode 27: Coming soon!