

Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast
Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast brings you expert insights, real talk and barnyard banter on all thing's dairy goats, from breeding and showing to management and milk production, Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei guide you on your journey with dairy goats.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 32min
The Bounty Fit for a Queen with Scott Bice of Vineyard View and Redwood Hills (Spotlight Sale Special)
Send us a textThis episode the crew sits with Scott Bice to talk about Saanen doe kid Vineyard View Yuzu Kapi'olani and Alpine buck kid Redwood Hills Titan Bounty who he and sister Jennifer consigned into this year's spotlight sale. Join in to hear what makes Kapi'olani so royal and why the bounty is endless with bounty!Redwood Hills website Spotlight FeatureCapralite use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order todaywe have merch!

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 17min
Spotlight Sale Special ft. Evie Harry, Trinity Smith and TeCoa Stroda
Send us a textJoin Jon and Danielle as they interview more ADGA Spotlight Sale consigners. They talk about the purebred Toggenburg with Evie Harry, the LaMancha breeders trio with Trinity Smith and the Oberhasli with TeCoa Stroda.Goat-Sans breeders TrioEvie's Neon LucerneCream-of=Kansas' Sugar BerryThis episode was brought to you by Capralite. Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order todaywe have merch!

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 16min
Spotlight Sale Special ft. Renee Wolf, Lacey Yates and Sarah Martin
Send us a textjoin Jon and Danielle as they sit down with Renee Wolf (Wolfivan Ranch) Sarah Martin (Kenzie's Dairy Goats) and Lacey Yates (Raising Arrow Nubians) to talk about their ADGA Spotlight Sale ConsignmentsWolfivan Island RootRaising Arrows Sweet DevotionKenzie's WLM AstoriaThis episode is sponsored by Capralite! use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today!Danielle's Playlistwe have merch!

Jul 1, 2025 • 44min
Spotlight Sale Special ft. Thanh Duong and Sarah Martin
Send us a textOn this week's first spotlight sale special episode we welcome Thanh Duong of CA Blackberrys. A wonderful herd and family who raise nationally recognized nubians and nigerians. Thanh sits down with us to talk about their nubian buck kid in the spotlight sale CA Blackberry's CM Isomalt then we sit down with Sarah Martin to talk about her recorded grade lamancha type doe kid in the sale Kenzie's FIF Dixie

Jun 26, 2025 • 57min
Spotlight Sale Special ft. Erica & Jackson Noble and Meredith Lund!
Send us a textWe're heading to Nationals to spotlight the animals consigned to the spotlight sale! 3G Family Farm Golden DragonHoosier Homestead Vic’s Kaiserthis episode of Ringside is sponsored by Capralite! use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off today!we have merch

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Resurrection of the Spotlight Sale with Joseph Larson (Spotlight Special)
Send us a textAfter being declared dead last fall, the ADGA Spotlight Sale is back and it's rising with style! This week, we're joined by Joseph Larson co-char of the Spotlight Sale committee and breeder of one of this year's featured bucks, a Toggenburg named Michael Scott? We dive into what led to the sale's cancellation in 2024, how the committee brought it back to 2025 and what changes breeders can expect this year, We then dive into what makes Michael Scott so special and why he'll make any Togg breeder dig into their pockets looking for big bills to spend.ADGA Spotlight SaleThis episode was sponsored by Capralite! use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today!We have merch!

Jun 20, 2025 • 6min
Barn Hacks ft. the Community and AI?! (Dairy Goat Awareness Week Special Episode)
Send us a textThis ones for the robots! We're wrapping up Dairy Goat Awareness Week by featuring the listeners and robocop, of courseRingside is brought to you by Capralite. Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today!we have merch!

Jun 19, 2025 • 47min
Cracking the Algorithm with Goats: DaNelle Wolford of Weed 'Em & Reap!
Send us a textThis Dairy Goat Awareness Week special episode is all about making goats accessible and how DaNelle does it! How does she educate the masses, how hard has she been bitten by the show bug and is she ready to retire from YouTube? Listen in to find out!Weed 'em & ReapRingside is brought to you by Capralite! Use code RINGSIDE5 to get 5% off your order today!We have merch!

Jun 18, 2025 • 43min
Ask us Anything- Dairy Goat Awareness Week Edition!
Send us a textThis episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected?This episode was sponsored by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout for 5% off your order today!We have merch!

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 13min
Cull 'Til You Cry, Keep What Makes You Weep: Hard Decisions with Dr. Kirt Schnipke
Send us a textIn this episode we're joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke for a deep dive into the tough decisions that shape a successful breeding program. Kirt shares his approach to selecting promising kids, knowing when to refresh your does lines, and how to evaluate bucks with a critical eye. We talk about the emotional side of culling, why moving on from even good animals can be necessary, and how sending quality stock to new herds can strengthen the breed overall. Whether you're making cuts or keeping with conviction this episode is all about making meaningful choices that move your herd forward.Ober-Boerd Dairy GoatsThis episode was sponsored by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today!we have merch!


