Chute Side: Recent Episodes
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Brandon Callis comes back to the pod to hash out post show discussions, breeders judging shows, and herd mechanics.
Willie Weis rejoins the pod to discuss blow and go shows and recaps a couple of Junior Nationals.
Obese cattle seem to be more common than they used to. Faris discusses possible reasons why and some remedies and concepts to help diminish the issue.
Faris discusses learning from failure, and the lessons to be learned from a monumental setback in his operation.
Willie Weis, Bodee Schlipf and Will Coor come on the pod to further discuss Will's sentiment that regardless of breed, breeding cattle are starting to all look the same.
Travis and Faris discuss the idea of classifying breed steers instead of requiring registration papers.
Part 2 of last weeks episode. Faris discusses selection of Donors, Recips, AI cows and mating strategies.
Faris covers heat checking methods, systems, and sync protocols in Part 1 of this two part episode.
Will Coor comes on the pod to share his journey from Selma, North Carolina to where he is today, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
An unplanned, off the cuff episode, talking about the pod in general, plus tips for those getting cattle ready for summer shows.
Shane comes on the pod to talk about his Battle of the Cattle Series, pulling off the Patriot Steer Show, and how his family has managed to have unbelievable success finding the right show steers for THEM.
In the Season Finale of Hot Takes, Travis and Faris discuss
- Feedback from previous episodes
- Terminology used during sale season, its meaning, and its importantce
- Their favorite show steers of all time
- Their suggestions for families getting started
- Their favorite ways to enjoy beef at home.
Enjoy!
Brent Murphy comes to the podcast and discusses being a first generation livestock producer, and what believes is the correct mindset moving through the tough times.
Steve Yackley is the Owner/Operator of Yackley Ranches, a Trans Ova Genetics Satellite Center in Onida, SD. He shares the data he has collected over the years to give you the opportunity to maximize your conception rates.
Travis, Faris, and guest Brady Ragland discuss how judges are selected, and which pools of people judges are selected from, and if that is the ideal way of going about it.
Kirk comes back to the program to share how the tools and products we use on show day in our barn have progressed over the years.
Colby Collins joins the podcast to discuss building a cow herd, servicing clients and more.
Faris and Travis dive into the difference between common and complete, discuss price relative to quality, and talk about feedback from last episode.
Bodee tells us about the attributes of his ideal breeding heifer, plus tips on getting good cattle bought under the money.
Travis, Faris and special guest Jon DeClerck discuss the value, or the lack thereof, of Expected Progeny Differences, their uses, application, and how they are and should be ingrained in the show ring, commercial industry and collegiate judging contests.
Nick and Faris discuss the pros and cons of buying and selling cattle in private treaty, phone bid off and online sale scenarios.
Travis and Faris respond to a listener submission and discuss different ways to build a cow herd and the pros and cons of each.
Tyler Norvell joins the show to explain what it takes to put on events such as the Oklahoma Youth Expo, and gives input on how we can generate quality experiences for youth exhibitors.
PFT Commenter from the Barstool Sports Network podcast "Pardon my Take" joins the Podcast.
Considering this episode is not standard for the ChuteSide platform, Travis explains how this episode came to be, interviews PFT, followed by some reflection and takeaways by Travis and Faris.
Certainly a unique, one-off episode that is geared further towards entertainment than education. Stay til the end if you want to hear Faris roast Travis for his ridiculous dining choices.
Jon tells us about essential attributes for your show barn, the importance of daily routine for your calves, goal setting and he tells us about his book, Before the Banner!
Travis sits down with Blake Nelson and Josh Cribbs to discuss the value of the Maine Anjou breed, organizing a Junior National during a global pandemic, and what the two of them look for in livestock when sorting shows.
Travis and Faris discuss the differences and similarities between the "Real World" and the show ring and how each applies to the other.
Kirk tells us about his come up, the importance of educating youth, daily routine, and show day presentation.
Travis and Faris discuss the the merits of junior fit, family fit, or wide open at major shows around the country.
Dr. Ryan Rathmann covers a listener submitted topic of genetics, line breeding, inbreeding and genetic defects.
Dr. Jon DeClerck responds to a listener question on how to develop an appropriate creep feed for you calves.
Bob describes his beginnings, his experiences, and lessons he has learned over the years as one of the preeminent individuals in the show cattle industry.
Dave Guyer explains how the Three Man Panel works and what to expect from SCO Virtual Shows.
Brandon shares insights on sorting shows, raising livestock, growing young people, and he gives his input on Hot Takes Episode 1!
Here's an episode I recorded a while back. It details my experiences with calving cows, specifically when you have to pull the calf. Season 2 is still a couple months away, but I figured now is as good as a time as ever to release this one. Enjoy...
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Phil and Faris talk about lessons they have learned while building their respective brands.
Amanda discusses how to effectively communicate to those who don't understand animal agriculture and beef production.
Shellie discusses how she and her husband Colby keep their children engaged and motivated with their cattle.
J Newton & Faris Simon discuss tips and methods for distilling the buying options and the questions you should be asking when purchasing your next calf. Plus, they talk about how to handle your new purchase when you get them home.
Nick gives his thoughts on the current type and kind of cattle that are currently successful and lends his opinion on where the industry is headed.
Zach provides practical financial management solutions for producers and families alike.
Kolten Thigpen shares lessons from his athletic career and his days working for the V8 Ranch and how we can apply those methods to our own operations.
Willie details how he finds the optimal balance between raising & selling calves, family time, and executing his day job.
Colby Taber from SC Online Sales shares important factors to keep in mind if you are having an online sale.
In this episode we discuss practical feeding techniques and practices as well as the science behind why they are important. This episode is essential for young feeders and families, but still beneficial to those of us that have been doing this for a while.