Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast
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.
Episodes
266 episodes
Burnout in the Barn
This week Danielle and Jon talk about being burned out and how exhaustion and lack of passion can lead to issues and how simple things can make life on the farm easier every day.
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Season 1
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Episode 263
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1:00:49
The Final Lap- Wrapping Up Lap AI with Tyler Ramirez
This week Jon, Danielle and Tyler of Casa Ram Dairy Goats sit down and talk about the results of their lap ai session now that the kids are born. Find out who found success, what they would do differently and if they'd consider doing it i...
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Season 1
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Episode 262
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59:33
From Kids to Champions: Raising Kids Right Part 2
In part 2 of our "Raising Kids Right" series, we're diving into the daily care and practices that help turn those adorable babies into thriving future champions, We cover everything from preventing and managing coccidia, to bottle feeding techn...
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Season 1
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Episode 261
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1:14:15
From Kids to Champions: Raising Kids Right Part 1
Raising a champion dairy goat starts long before they step into the show ring. It begins the moment that kid hits the ground. In this episode of Ringside we're kicking off part one of our deep dive into raising kids the right way.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 260
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1:15:22
Commercial Dairy Trends with Seth Loudenbeck
In this episode of Ringside, we sit down with Seth Loudenbeck of Loudenbeck Farms Dairy Goats LLC to explore the future of the dairy industry. From emerging trends to the challenges and innovations shaping the field. Seth shares val...
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Season 1
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Episode 259
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1:07:42
When Kidding Goes Sideways: Troubleshooting Goat Births with Briana Desfosses
Kidding season is full of surprises- some wonderful, some downright stressful! In this episode of Ringside, we're joined by Briana Desfosses to talk about everything from textbook deliveries to the most challenging dystocias. We dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 258
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1:05:44
Raiding The Keeper Pen with Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski
Online sales are a new concept to the dairy goat world. Last year, Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski started "the keeper pen sale" to help move dairy goats to the current century. This year they hold their 2nd keeper pen sale with num...
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Season 1
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Episode 257
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1:12:21
Industry Trends You Need to Know
This week the Ringside Crew talks about emerging trends in the dairy goat industry that the listeners should be aware of. Some of them for the better and some for the worse... tune in and you decide if you agree with their take on Industr...
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Season 1
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Episode 256
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1:12:07
The Etiquette for Buying and Selling Goats
Once goat kids start to hit the ground across the country, everyone seems to switch gears to buying or selling goats. There are ways to keep everyone happy during those transactions and today Ringside is here to help you figure out the et...
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Season 1
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Episode 255
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1:08:55
Hot Button Topics (Winter 2025 Edition)
In this episode we get so heated that Danielle has to publicly apologize to Jon...we have merch!
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Season 1
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Episode 254
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1:41:02
The Wolfivan Way: Renee Wolf's Path to Breeding Excellent Goats
In this episode, we're diving deep into the breeding program at Wolfivan Ranch with Renne Wolf. Known for her impressive herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Renee has rapidly built a reputation for excellence in the world of dairy goats. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 253
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1:04:29
Winter Goat Wellness: Nutrition and Care During the Dry Period with Morgan Allen
When goats aren't milking and they're main focus is growing kids and staving off the cold, some farmers have a hard time balancing how to keep everyone in good shape. Jon and Danielle are joined by Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm to discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 252
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59:51
Shop 'til The Kids Drop!
Let's go shopping! That's right, Danielle and Jon are filling everyone in on whats in their kidding boxes and what they keep on hand when the magic of kidding season starts! Find our kidding supply lister on our website!
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Season 1
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Episode 251
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1:00:36
Diving Into ADGA Genetics with Gene Dershewitz
This week Jon is flying solo and decides to take a deep dive into ADGA Genetics with guest Gene Dershewitz! They don't just talk about the program itself, but they talk about utilizing certain features like searching for type and how to r...
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Season 1
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Episode 250
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54:38
Your Guide to Becoming Kidding Season Preppers!
This week Danielle and Jon discuss how they prep their does, their facilities and their lives for kidding season. Seriously, they talk about everything from clipping udders, prepping your milk machine to making sure you have enough towels...
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Season 1
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Episode 249
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1:14:26
Exploring Canada with Ed Cavanagh
After a much-needed break for the Holidays, your faithful hosts return and are joined by Ed Cavanagh to discuss how things are done in Canada when it comes to dairy goats. Find out what makes Canadian dairy goats so special and the challe...
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Season 1
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Episode 248
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1:05:10
Accountability By Setting Goals
This week Danielle and Jon reflect on the 2024 season and the goals they had set. They think about the coming year and what they'd like to accomplish!We have merch!
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Season 1
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Episode 247
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1:02:43
What's The Policy?
Do you take deposits when people put reservations on your goats? Do you make your buyers pay for health testing? Is it really that big of a deal if Jon's Spotify Unwrapped called him a Swifty? Find out on this episode of Rings...
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Season 1
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Episode 246
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1:04:15
Ringside Gets Judgy, Year 3!
This week Danielle and Jon weigh in on a few reddit stories that need to be judged! One story the AITA author yelled at her boyfriend for selling buck rags, another wanted to start a creamery verses a goat yoga minded sibling. We he...
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Season 1
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Episode 245
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45:08
Collecting Bucks with CryoCaprine
It's buck collection day and Jon and Danielle sit down with CryoCaprine owner Levi Campbell and assistant Jake Bradford to talk about the collection process and the do's and don'ts along the way. Schedule your stop with CryoCaprine today!...
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Season 1
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Episode 244
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1:24:40
Size Matters with Goat Gab Part 1
what's it like to have a large herd? How about medium or small? Theres a different perspective for everyone based on herd size and purpose. Today Ringside is joined by fellow goat podcasters Cameron and Laura from Goat Gab.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 243
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1:23:40
Lap AI Road Trip with Tyler Ramirez and Maeve
Let's go on an adventure!! Today the Ringside crew with Tyler and Maeve in tow hit the road to Tufts to laparoscopic ai their goats. Find out how the trip went, why dunkin is for the birds (unless they sponsor us) and how the goats ...
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Season 1
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Episode 242
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49:59
Pioneer Breeder Karyl Dronen of Historic Herd Body Shop's
This week we are joined by pioneer award winner Karyl Dronen of the newly crowned historic herd Body Shops. Karyl has bred some of the most influential oberhasli in the breed and some pretty special nigerian dwarf goats as well. She...
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Season 1
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Episode 241
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1:03:22
The Death of The Spotlight Sale?!
With the ADGA Annual Convention having come to an end, Jon and Danielle weigh in on the news coming from Wisconsin. Is Spotlight Sale dead? Should it ever come back from the grave? Find out this week on Ringside!This e...
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Season 1
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Episode 240
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1:07:14
Lap AI For Beginners with Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM
Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination is a wonderful tool to breed your does to that special or rare or low-quality semen you have in your tank. Listen in to how the process works with the what's, the whys and the how's. Dr. Melissa ...
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Season 1
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Episode 239
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1:07:03