The Championdrive Podcast

Championdrive.com's podcast, covers weekly news and topics in the show lamb industry. Tune in each week for the latest coverage in show results, judge and breeder interviews, and more!

Season 2 - NAILE Bonus Episode - Crap Happens - Handling Adversity in the Showring + Of the Year with Brock Amstutz, Chance Neff and Charlie Hild!

Handling unforeseen circumstances in the show ring with Brock Shearer, Of the Year success with Amstutz Show Lambs, Neff Livestock, and Hild Brothers Show Stock! 

11-13
34:35

Episode 2.6 - Being Human with Brent Jennings & Morgan Weinrich

Brent Jennings talks about being human, and what it's like being a judge and a show parent. We also caught up with Morgan Weinrich, who is the Sheep Superintendent at American Royal.

11-07
01:06:33

Episode 2.5 - Judging mindset with Scott Greiner & History of Platinum/Shelton with Matt Asmus

We caught up with Scott Greiner, learning more about his judging mindset. As well as Matt Asmus with Platinum/Shelton Livestock to get an insight on what makes up their program. 

10-24
01:08:27

Episode 2.4 - Science behind BioZyme & their products with Sam Silvers, Clipper Tips & Tricks with the Shear Genius himself, Alan Smith.

Learn a little deeper understanding of Biozymes why with Sam Silvers. Shear Genius, Alan Smith, shares his knowledge of the do’s and don’ts with your clippers & blades! 

10-10
01:34:42

Crappy Flushes, Trickin’ Out your Trailer with Adam McLain & American Royal Market Lamb Judge Keith Berry

Getting through the crappy flush days, discussing what all Supreme Trailer Sales has to offer with Adam McClain, and keepin' it real with Keith Berry, the 2024 American Royal Market Lamb judge!

09-26
01:15:48

Episode 2.2 - Garrett Goodwin, Jamie Farao, & Bred Ewe Marketing

We caught up with Garrett Goodwin from OK, as well as Jamie Farao from CA to learn more about what their initiatives are with their operations. Also, check in to see what all Novel Designs has to offer for Bred Ewe sales coming up!

09-12
01:02:14

Season 2:1 - Todd Neff, Allie Moore and …. Chicken on a Stick

Ironically, we caught up with two breeders from San Angelo area. Todd Neff & Allie Moore to get a little more insight on how they got to where they are, breeding decisions, as well as from a show parent perspective. Oh, and please let us know if you've heard of chicken on a stick! Haha 

08-29
01:23:57

Season 1 Recap - Bloopers + Bonus Episode with Dalton Pottebaum (Rule Sheep Co)

Get a quick summary of Season 1 as well as a few bloopers! We also added a bonus section about reproduction by talking to Dalton Pottebaum (Rule Sheep Co.)! Check it out! Season 2 will be out soon!

07-23
52:39

Episode 1.14 - A Deep Dive into Show Lamb Production feat. Donnie Begalka, Chad Charmasson, Joe Hobbs, Barrett Carlisle & Steva Robinson

By request - Our Bonus Episode for Season 1! This idea came to us from Kinder Harlow of Harlow Club Lambs and we thought it was a great concept! We visited with Donnie Begalka of Begalka Livestock, Chad Charmasson of Charmasson Club Lambs & Clinics, Joe Hobbs of Hobbs Show Lambs, Barrett Carlisle of Diamond C Livestock, and Steva Robinson of Steva Robinson Show Stock - To get their production and management tips and tricks. This one's lengthy but way valuable - We hope you find this bonus episode to be valuable!

06-11
01:52:03

Episode 1.13 - Golf Outings, The Party with Joe Hobbs, and Catching up with Mike Frink

Going over the details for the Championdrive Golf Outing, The Party Live Sale with Joe Hobbs, and discussing the industry with Mike Frink are all on the docket for this week's episode. SPOILER ALERT - BONUS EPISODE COMING YOUR WAY FRIDAY!

05-21
50:45

Episode 1.12 – Sheep Roadtrips, Colin Deno, Hudson Lee and Texas Sale Preview Weekend!

Many of us are headed south this week for the Texas Sales so it’s only fitting we start with some roadtrip memories and preferences.  Steva catches up with Colin Deno of Deno Livestock, and Sister visits with Hudson Lee of Neff Livestock.  See ya’ll at Young Guns & Blue Bloods this weekend in San Angelo & Miles, Texas. 

05-13
01:14:40

Episode 1.11 - Terri McCoy & Brookwood Farms, Brent Titus & Landrie Lain

This week Terri McCoy from Brookwood Farms visits with Sister about their operation. Brent Titus discusses Titus Club Lambs, Next Gen Online Sales and the upcoming Blue Bloods Sale with Steva, and Sister catches up with Landrie Lain of Texas who recently exhibited the 5th overall at NAILE which later went on to be the Grand at the Fort Worth Stock Show.

04-29
57:39

Episode 1.10 - Guest Leah Amstutz and Host Steva Robinson Novel Designs/Branded Show Gear - Where it All Started

This week Sister catches up with Leah Amstutz to talk about her career, her judging experiences, being a showmom and Amstutz Show Lambs.  We also realized from your feedback that several of you had questions about Novel Designs and Branded Show Gear and how we got our start, and we realized we've never told that part of the story - so Steva & Sister visit about both of those teams as well. 

04-22
01:02:20

Episode 1.9 - Eatin' More Onions & College Wrestlin' - Guests Dwayne Fisher & Blake Skidgel

Diggin' deep into EATIN' MORE ONIONS with Dwayne Fisher - Most of us know him a part of Fisher Club Lambs from Idaho, but he also has a great story to tell with his involvement with Tamura Farms & Champion Onion.  Sister talks to Blake Skidgel, a member of Oklahoma State's Wrestling Team who grew up showing and raising show lambs. 

04-15
01:05:32

Episoide 1.8 - AI & ET talk with Jason Anton, Heavy Hittin’, Pillars of Success with CA FFA State President Austin Bell

Jason Anton of Ovaflo Genetics joins us to talk about maximizing AI & ET success, Kolby Burch visits with us about the Heavy Hitters Sale Weekend and Burch Livestock, and a great segment with Austin Bell - the retiring California State FFA President. Be sure to visit championdrive.com for more info on all things show lamb related!

04-04
01:13:16

Episode 1.7 - Til You Can't with Dwayne Hurliman, Green Gas Pumps with Sumner Rule and Banner Hangin' with Katie Chabot

This week Sister & Steva talk about the impact the livestock industry makes on all of us and catch up with three guests.Dwayne Hurliman joins us to talk about his sheep breeding philosophy, his new role in the industry with stock dogs, and his time on the green chips at NAILE. Sumner Rule of Rule Colorado catches up with Sister to talk about not only his show lamb operation, but also their commercial operation and teaches us a valuable life lesson about green handled gas pumps.   Katie Chabot is our Banner Hanger this week - She recently exhibited the Grand Champion at Austin! As always, visit championdrive.com for all things related to the show lamb world.

03-28
01:05:16

Episode 1.6 - OK Youth Expo Time - Grand Drive Speeches, Livestock Judging, and Banner Hanging with Barrett Carlisle, Parker Henley & the Allen Sisters

This week's episode is focused on OYE (Oklahoma Youth Expo) coverage.  With the first wave of OYE in the books, we caught up with Barrett Carlisle, who judged the Breeding Ewes, Commercial Ewes and Showmanship....We visited with him about his grand drive speech, Essential Feeds, Diamond C Livestock and more. Next, Parker Henley who is the Livestock Judging Team Coach at Oklahoma State and also judged the OYE Market Steer Show in 2023 joins us to talk about his background, his OYE experience and all things Livestock Judging. Our Banner Hangers for this week round out the episode - the Allen Sisters, Sayde & Layne. These girls recently took home top honors in both the Commercial Ewe Show (Sayde) and Registered Ewe Show (Layne) this past weekend at OYE. For more info, show results and OYE coverage visit us championdrive.com!

03-21
01:09:07

Episode 1.5: OYE, Proud Days, Football Strategies, Show Feed & Grinch, Banner Hangers and more!

This week Kali from our design team joins us to talk about her days at OYE and to discuss her dad's claims in last week's episode, Sister gives us the run down on the OYE grand drive and we're joined by special guests:Payton Dahmer - Judging Team Coach at K-State, Director of the K-State Sheep Center and Spring American Royal Market Lamb Judge. Andrew Beam: Head football coach Escalon High, CA and Owner Beam-Ranch Club Lambs, CA. Andy Sloan - Formula of Champions Show Feed Expert, Spring American Royal Wether Dam & Showmanship Judge, and co-owner Sloan Club Lambs. Banner Hanger: Payton Harris - Former Exhibitor of the OYE Champion Market Lamb More info on the show lamb industry at championdrive.com!

03-14
01:10:42

Episode 1.4: TX Major Talk, Donnie Begalka, THE Spring American Royal, and Kelly Hair Sheep!

Sister & Steva got the low down on Texas Majors from Skipper Carlisle and visit with Donnie Begalka to get some pro-lambing/sheep management tips. We also visited with Jeff Nemechek & Matt Durian with the Spring American Royal that is coming up the end of the month (BE THERE!) and Coltin Black of Kelly Hair Sheep. More info on all things related to the show lamb industry at championdrive.com

03-07
59:52

Episode 1.3 - Halters, 'Tudes, Jag, Jetskis, The Brand & The Main Event

This week we recap Sister's judging experience, and catch up with guests: Torie Nathan, Jason Van Wert, Joel Morrical, and Brenden Kuesel with the Main Event, as well as looking forward to this week's sales.

02-29
01:46:34

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