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Episode 21: Woozy and Blaize Benson - a Winning Pair

We’re in the midst of spring which means it’s Texas Major time. I love hearing about who’s winning what and how high the auctions go with these shows. And when talking about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, this year has been nothing short of exciting. I was lucky enough to have winner of the Grand Champion Steer from Houston, Blaize Benson, join me on this episode. Blaize won with his Simmental steer named Woozy. So, join me as learn more about Blaize’s showing career and his crazy ride with his Simmental. 

Episode: 20 Breaking Records in Houston with Shepard Silvers

Records were broken this year at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior shows. I was excited when Shepard Silvers, who won the Grand Champion Lamb, agreed to talk with me. His lamb at the auction brought a record-setting price of $500,000! Shepard told me more about that lamb and more about him

Episode 19: Splendor in Denver with Mason Shalla

There’s been a name continuously winning in the show ring. And the cool part, he’s actually from my home state of Iowa. Mason Shalla has been unstoppable recently. Last year, he won the steer show at the Iowa State Fair and recently got reserve at the National Western Stock Show in Denver! Learn more in this episode about his winning career is how it's just part of the family business.

Episode 18: Arizona National Winner Alli Stromberger

The Arizona National Livestock Show is the largest livestock show in the Southwest and has been in existence since 1948. Exhibitors from more than 39 states come to show, bringing in over 4,000 head of cattle, sheep, goats, swine and horses. Today I get the pleasure to talk with the Grand Champion Barrow winner from the recent Arizona National Livestock Show, Alli Stromberger. She's no stranger to winning national banners. Hear from Alli about her career and her champion barrow. 

Episode 17: Making it Happen with Megan Mauss

Happy 2024! To start off season #2 of The Joe Show, I wanted to bring on one of my showring friends, Megan Mauss. She’s a heck of a competitor and has done quite of bit winning recently. Today we’re not only chatting about her showing career, but also highlighting a benefit for her dad, Dan Mauss on January 27th. Learn more about it here: Dan Mauss Benefit | Facebook.
 
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Episode 16: State Fair Series Part 3 with Tyler Patterson and Jami Holbyn

Welcome to the final part in my State Fair Series. We’re ending this last episode with a bang with two really cool people. To start off, I’ve got Tyler Patterson who won the Grand Champion Steer at the Indiana State Fair and to end, Jami Hoblyn, who double holed it in the swine ring at the Nebraska State Fair.

Episode 15: State Fair Series Part 2 with Alivia Ritzler and Holden LeVan

We had great success with part one that featured two state winners from West Virginia and North Dakota. For this one I thought we’d keep it within the same state to hear from two different species winners. On today’s episode, I interview Alivia Ritzler who had the Champion Purebred Gilt and Holden LeVan who had the Champion Market Beef at the Ohio State Fair.

Episode 14: State Fair Series Part 1 with Macy Norton and Montgomery Bertram

Welcome to a special edition of The Joe Show called the State Fair Series. First up in part 1 is with Macy Norton from North Dakota. She had the Champion Breeding Gilt at the North Dakota State Fair and then we’ll wrap up with Montgomery Bertram who had the Champion Market Animal at the West Virginia State Fair. So grab a corndog and here we go!

Episode 13: Holy Smoke with Fletcher and Dax Inman

I had the pleasure to chat with a couple of buddies of mine from Oklahoma. Fletcher and Dax Inman are two brothers that are following in their parents footsteps in terms of making a name for themselves in the show pig industry. We dug a little into their the Holy Smoke sale and even more importantly, turtle racing. These guys are so fun and I look forward to seeing them soon.

Episode 12: Double Down in Texas with Karlee and Kinlee Rathmann

When I was watching our Iowa State Fair cattle show, I was intrigued by the judge. I soon realized that judge has two daughters who have made a name for themselves as well. Karlee and Kinlee Rathmann of Texas work very hard for every banner they have. I sat down with them to talk about their secrets to success.