Another one of our popular roundtable podcasts is BACK! This time, we’re digging into barn renovations - how can we utilize space and optimize our barns? This episode went deep! In fact, so deep that we’re dividing it into a 3 part series. Part 1 Topics Include:• Barn Space Utilization & Layouts• Lighting & Electric• Gating• Chute SystemsThanks to our guests Jake Warntjes (Warntjes Sheep Company), Chad Charmasson (Charmasson Club Lambs & Clinics), Brian Reilly (Impact Hamps), and Cody Schminke (Schminke Genetics) for being a great resource.In addition, learn about REPRO PLUS from Essential Feeds from Barrett Carlisle. Give it a listen on championdrive.com or on any major podcast platforms. Enjoy!
🎙️ NEW EPISODE! Season 3, Episode 3 of The Championdrive.com Podcast is live!🔥 Hot Mic with Chelsea Nelson - Tyson Foods/Enfield Club Lambs📌 The Essentials featuring Chub📰 Industry News – “So You Suck” at Marketing: Refreshing your website & Novel Designs spotlight with Jillian Keller👉 For more information regarding the show lamb industry, visit Championdrive.com
We caught up with Brad Amthauer to talk about his journey in the sheep industry and ag banking world. The Essentials from Essential Feeds is back again for this episode, highlighting two key drench profits - Uni4m and Keep’n On!
We’re back with Season 3, and what better way to kick things off during State Fair season than with Jimmy Davis—who’s set to judge multiple state fairs across the country!In addition, learn more about the product Foundation from Essential Feeds + 3 new social media packages from Novel Designs…and plenty more you won’t want to miss!Tune in on championdrive.com for more coverage from the show lamb industry.
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!
All about the kids - from our Show Lamb of the Year, to the hard-working kids that we highlighted in this episode, Kade Tegtmeier with Tegtmeier Club Lambs and Reagan & Rylan Miller on their success at the State Fair of Texas.
This episode is FULL of lambing tips and tricks on nutrition, facilities, grafting, and much more from some of the industry’s best:Brian Reilly of Impact Hamps, Nicole Allen of Allen/Newcomb and Middlesworth Club Lambs, andMike Stitzlein of Stitzlein Club Lambs.
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!
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.
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.
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!