The Championdrive Podcast

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 View.

Tune in for their incredible stories and the latest industry news in this episode!

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 Livestock, as well as his role as a District Representative for the State of Oklahoma. We also visited with LaRay Cox, who is the exhibitor of the Champion Commercial Ewe at the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo, who joined us to talk about her recent success.

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.

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 has first-hand watched it evolve as an Ag Teacher, Parent, and Sheep Breeder.

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 Texas. Addie had a ewe named “Princess Poppy” who was a very successful show ewe for her, gathering many champion banners, and one we thought was a showman to get on the podcast. Madden Wise, who was the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2025 San Antonio & San Angelo Stock Shows. He joined us to talk about what it takes & who it takes to get to the backdrop.

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. Lastly, we got behind the scenes with Colby Williams, the exhibitor of the 2024 NAILE Champion Market Lamb. 

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 championdrive.com!

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 the Year Voting week at championdrive.com, and a segment with Ashlyn O’Brien about her livestock judging career!

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!

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!