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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Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 12min
The 10th Goat
Send us a textThis week Nate and Jon explain the situation we've all been in, bringing a goat that has a dry leg or a pending permanent champion in order to sanction the breed at a show. They also talk about their weekend at the New York State Dairy Goat Breeders Association State Show. One of them is a snow white in the morning, the other? Perhaps more of a Grumpy of the seven dwarfs.
Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 9min
Preparing For Nationals with Vanessa Mills and Brandi Giachino
Send us a textOn this week's episode, Nate and Jon welcome special guests Vanessa Mills of the Luvruc herd and Brandi Giachino of the Vanjust herd. We sit down and talk about preparing yourself, your herd and your sanity for the ADGA National Show. Want to know about entries, how many goats will be manageable, set up, wheeling and dealing semen (buck semen of course)... well then this is the episode for you!!
May 31, 2021 • 1h 7min
Good Sportsmanship Is Important
Send us a textOn this week's epsiode Nate and Jon discuss ADGA national show news and the awesome show week Jon had. They also discuss the importance of having good sportsmanship inside and outside the ring. Remember we need to treat everyone with kindness and dignity, Especially those who are new to our community. Happy Memorial Day!!
May 24, 2021 • 1h 16min
The Importance Of Quality Feed With Laura Kieser!
Send us a textThis week Jon and Nate are joined by Laura Kieser of For Seasons Farm in Minnesota. Laura breeds Saanens and focuses on quality forage and grain to help manage her herd. Laura also works for a company that tests forage, hay, grain etc in order to get the best results out of the feed you have available.
May 18, 2021 • 1h 12min
The Hangover After A Show Day
Send us a textThis week Nate and Jon are joined by Jennifer Funk as they discuss ADGA news and their awesome weekend at yet another show! Tears may have been shed during this episode but with those tears comes plenty of laughter.
May 11, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Dust Settles And The Guys Relax
Send us a textAfter a hectic weekend of showing, the boys sit back and reflect on their weekend at the buck show! See how their weekend goes and listen in as they wind down after the dust has settled.
May 5, 2021 • 1h 20min
The Calm Before The Storm: Prepping Your Goats For A Show
Send us a textThis week Jon and Nate record late, discuss ADGA news as always and take on the task of explaining what they do to prepare their goats for a goat show.
Apr 25, 2021 • 1h 22min
Showmanship With Julie Matthys and Kirt Schnipke
Send us a textOn this week's episode, Nate and Jon welcome Julie Matthys of Mint*Leaf and Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats! We take some time to discuss ADGA news and move right on to Showmanship. What is showmanship and how is it used in the ring? Julie and Kirt are here to explain it to you and who better than two ADGA judges that happen to have judged showmanship at national show!
Apr 18, 2021 • 1h 16min
Let's Put On A Show (With Guest Host Danielle Carolei)
Send us a textThis week Jon is joined by Danielle Carolei of King's Rock Farm. Jon and Danielle discuss ADGA news and how to start your own ADGA dairy goat show start to finish!
Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 9min
Raising Kids Start To Finish Part 2
Send us a textThis week, Nate and Jon wrap up their thoughts on how they give kids the best foundation they can by raising them the best way they know how. The guys also discuss this week's ADGA news.
