The Grand Drive

By Luke Sims

What's The Grand Drive about?

Here at The Grand Drive, we will cover all things in the swine show industry from birth to butcher. We are going behind the scenes to bring you everything there is to bring and discuss. Join us where the champions are found.. The Grand Drive!

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The Grand Drive episodes:

04.25.2024
West Texas Dreamin with Clint Halfmann
Join Cole, Luke and special guest Clint M. Halfmann as they talk about things from birth to butcher at West Texas Genetics. This is what the Grand Drive is all about! Reeves Livestock https://www.facebook.com/reeves.livestock All In Jackpot-May 18th Weatherford, Tx https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=743883947935098&set;=a.376079928048837 West Texas...
04.22.2024
A Decade of Discussions
Join Aylee Sims and Ashlyn Summers for the first ever "Pop-up" show! 11 years old and 21 years old discussing showmanship trends and tips. You're gonna love this one!! Here comes The Grand Drive!
04.18.2024
Life in Livestock
Luke and Cole step a little bit off topic this week as they discuss opportunities in the land of livestock. Things are starting to heat up and the Grand Drive is about to start.
04.11.2024
Fit for Success.
Join Cole and Luke this week as they talk about fitting pigs for the show ring. How much is too much and what does it mean to be "fit for success?"
03.15.2024
Buy'em or Breed'em
Cole and Luke discuss the options of buying or breeding your animals to show. This is a great discussion with different views from each. The season is in full swing and so is The Grand Drive!
03.07.2024
The Initiative with Isaak Beaman
Join Cole and Luke with special guest Isaak Beaman. Isaak talks about his program and his plans for the future. Lots of good boars being posted to his page. Check it out in link below. The Initiative | Facebook Facebook The...
02.22.2024
Halfway there
Eps.26 meets you right in the middle of Texas Majors! Cole and Luke discuss how the shows have gone and what's still to look forward to in this episode. Lot's of other great conversations as well. We're making the big...
01.26.2024
Boys vs. Girls
Going in Depth this week with Cole and Luke discussing barrows and gilts. Who is better and what's the difference? Pull up a chair hit play, The Grand Drive is ready to swing the gates!
01.11.2024
New Year, Same Us
Cole and Luke recap Texas Nationals. Life moves fast and you better pay attention... at The Grand Drive.
01.11.2024
Eps. 23 The Show
Join Luke and Cole as they record live at The Show in San Angelo Texas.
12.08.2023
Crunch Time
Join Luke and Cole as they discuss crunch time this week. Make sure their hair is brushed, the trailer is clean, and the pigs are fed. Welcome to the Grand Drive!
11.30.2023
Texas Nationals and The Forts!
Eps 21 makes us legal! Join Luke, Cole, Tim, and Taylor as they talk all things Texas Nationals! This is one heck of a show to round out 2023 and get ya ready for Texas Majors. Load the trailers and...
11.23.2023
Pig barn - home and travel
Episode 8 is STACKED with great information about biosecurity for your barn and barn etiquette at the big shows. Babies are hittin' the barns so finish up what you're doing and get comfortable; The Grand Drive is about to start!...
11.23.2023
Happy Thanksgiving
Eps. 20 Join Luke, Cole, and family as they discuss what they are thankful for as well as showing for showmanship vs. class placings. Put the turkey in the oven and put your earbuds in!
11.16.2023
Ringside Round Up
Welcome to episode 19, the ringside round up! Cole and Luke discuss the ring side etiquette at shows. We are just as guilty as anyone but join us as we try to better ourselves and the industry with tips of...
11.10.2023
Shows, life balance, and Post Malone
This week Cole and Luke discuss several topics as it would go in the barn. They cover everything from organizing a show to a little Post Malone. The weather has cooled off, but this episode is hot! It's time for...
11.06.2023
Starting from the Bottom
Eps.17 has finally landed.. and it's worth the wait! Join Cole and Luke as they literally start from the bottom of the pig and discuss the details of big bones and solid foundations. The wifi connection is sketchy, but the...
10.19.2023
Fixin' the Problem
Eps. 16 isn't going to leave you hanging. Cole and Luke discuss different measures to keep your pigs ready for the show ring. Stop what you're doing and let's get these problems fixed. It's time for The Grand Drive!000000
10.12.2023
Show Me
We missed a week, but we gained baby Haygen! Join Cole and Luke this week as we get show ready and gear up for some Texas summer Majors. You've got to get them right to get to The Grand Drive!
09.28.2023
Purple Circle and Pigs
Eps. 14 will not let you down. Cole, Luke, and Austin Voyles from Purple Circle magazine sit down and have a heck of a time! Things get wild, but we are all about wild here at The Grand Drive!
09.22.2023
Say What?!
What a show Eps.13 is!! Luke and Cole are joined with David Chumbley and discuss show ring lingo and try to decipher the code. This is the first time we've had a two part series, so get comfortable. Part one...
09.14.2023
The "It Factor"
Welcome back to Eps. 12. We are walking through the barn this week with Luke and Cole looking for that "It Factor". It's hard to explain but easy to recognize! Turn the volume up, you've reached The Grand Drive!
09.07.2023
Primo Feeds w/ Tim Fort
We are back! This week Luke and Cole visit with the one and only Tim Fort and talk about his new feed company Primo Feeds. We aren't talking just about feed but talking about the feeding process as well. Clean...
08.25.2023
Know when to say when
Episode 10 was rough like this farrowing season, but we are getting it to ya! They guys are giving you some great information on sales, feeding, showing and shipping pigs. You cant keep them all, but you can get ready...
08.17.2023
Patience and Persistence
Episode 9 is a HOT one! Take a break from the heat and turn the volume up. Luke and Cole discuss the buying and raising process of baby pigs and have Ashlyn Summers as a special guest for a short...
08.03.2023
Staying straight with Social Media
On this episode we will cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media. Make sure your wifi is turned on and you have plenty of service, The Grand Drive is about to begin!
07.27.2023
Trends in the Pens
Grab a chair and let's talk about hair! In episode 6 we will discuss hair at the fair, shag becoming swag, and several other topics that are trending in todays show rings. There's quite a bit of information just beyond...
07.20.2023
On Sale Now
This week we visit with Justin Rogers and discuss Herfords at San Antonio and his annual sale " The Chosen Elite Show Pig Opportunity". The chip barns are filling up with new babies and The Grand Drive is just around...
07.13.2023
The Super Star
This week we welcome our firs guest, Miss Ashlyn Summers! This young lady has been there and done that when it comes to the pig ring and she offers up some amazing information and suggestions to the listeners. Get your...
07.06.2023
Feeding the Pig
Join us as we break down supplements and feeds for show pigs. Are they selling good supplements for your animals or selling you eye catching buckets? Our opinions are just one click away!
06.29.2023
Summer time fun
The Texas heat, summer time care, and local shows vs major shows. It's all discussed here on episode two! Pull up a chair.. The Grand Drive is about to begin.
06.21.2023
The Beginning
Welcome to THE GRAND DRIVE! On this episode you will meet Luke Sims and Cole Reeves and find out a little about both as we get this thing rolling! It may be the first episode, but it doesn't lack character....

What's The Grand Drive about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Grand Drive episodes:

West Texas Dreamin with Clint Halfmann

A Decade of Discussions

Life in Livestock

Fit for Success.

Buy'em or Breed'em

The Initiative with Isaak Beaman

Halfway there

Boys vs. Girls

New Year, Same Us

Eps. 23 The Show

Crunch Time

Texas Nationals and The Forts!

Pig barn - home and travel

Happy Thanksgiving

Ringside Round Up

Shows, life balance, and Post Malone

Starting from the Bottom

Fixin' the Problem

Show Me

Purple Circle and Pigs

Say What?!

The "It Factor"

Primo Feeds w/ Tim Fort

Know when to say when

Patience and Persistence

Staying straight with Social Media

Trends in the Pens

On Sale Now

The Super Star

Feeding the Pig

Summer time fun

The Beginning