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
272 episodes
Conditioning Champions: Beth Williams on Feeding Nigerian Dwarfs!
In this week's episode of Ringside, we're diving deep into the feed scoop... literally! While Jon and Danielle may not raise Nigerians themselves, they knew just who to call for expert insight, Beth Williams of Tucker Farm- Moon Station N...
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Season 1
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Episode 269
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55:49
Fork in the Road- How Your Decisions Impact Your Herd's Development
Every breeder hits that fort in the road where they have decisions to make, will they continue to just meet the bare minimum or will they go the extra mile to make their herd great? This episode is sponsored by
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Season 1
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Episode 268
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1:14:52
Exhibitor Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Ring!
Whether you're brand new to the goat show scene or a seasoned exhibitor, there's one thing we all need to bring to the ring, RESPECT. In this episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle dive into the unspoken rules of dairy goat show etiquette....
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Season 1
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Episode 267
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1:09:47
Udder Clarity: Mastitis in Dairy Goats with Dr. Anne Jones
In this episode Dr. Anne Jones of Latte Da Dairy in Texas joins Danielle and Jon to talk about clinical and subclinical mastitis. They talk about how it effects the udder, how to care for the udder and how to test and treat mastitis. &nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 266
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1:06:28
Pink Pants, Big Wins and Bigger Rants!
Now that kidding season is finished with the Ringside hosts, show season has quickly become the focus. Listen in as Danielle and Jon talk about their first two weeks of showing their goats and how they did. Listen in as jon rants ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 265
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53:52
The Ultimate Milk Machine Guide with Capralite's Jason Porter
This week Jon and Danielle turn on their milk machines with Jason Porter and discuss the in's and out's of milk machines. The daily care and upkeep to keep your machine working correctly, simple tips to make life easier with your milk mac...
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Season 1
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Episode 264
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1:12:09
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