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Jon and Danielle saw a post a few months ago by Dan Greene highlighting his daughter Katelyn's capstone project from University and when we saw what her project was regarding we knew we wanted to pick her brain on it.  Listen in as Katelyn talks about the correlation of linear traits, the show ring and milk pail.  This is an episode you won't want to miss. 

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Danielle and Jon are back from their podcast vacation and get right into things with their favorite Dutchess County Fair moments.

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Breeding season is ocming fast and Ringside is taking the action out of the studio and straight onto the farm!  In this special episode, Jon and Danielle share all the details about Ringside's Repro Day on the Farm, happening September 20th 2025.  A first of it's kind event where you can bring your does, tap into top tier bucks and walk away with your breeding season off to a winning start.  We'll cover how the day will run, what you need to bring and why this might just be the easiest (and most fun) way to secure the next generation of champions for your herd.  Spots are limited so tune in get the scoop and make sure your does have a date with destiny.  

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This week Jon and Danielle recap the ADGA National Show.  Why was Danielle so invested in the oberhasli show?  Why did Jon watch the nubian show?  Listen in as Jon adresses the terrible crotch goblins that ran amuck at the show and hear why Danielle liked the venue!

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We all feel it...the exhaustion that follows a long show day.  Most call it a show hangover...  what remedies do Danielle and Jon use to remedy a bad show hangover?  Is it naps? Massage appointments?  More showing?  Listen in to this episode and find out!

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Jon and Danielle wrap up the spotlight sale interviews with Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski to talk about Taylor Ridge JC Fire Santa Fe their gorgeous Toggenburg doe kid and then they talk about a handsome lamancha buck J-Haven's JT TheGreat Gats-bee 

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This 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!

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Join 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 Trio

Evie's Neon Lucerne

Cream-of=Kansas' Sugar Berry

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join 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 Consignments

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On 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

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We're heading to Nationals to spotlight the animals consigned to the spotlight sale!  

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After 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.

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This ones for the robots!  We're wrapping up Dairy Goat Awareness Week by featuring the listeners and robocop, of course

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This 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 & Reap

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This episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected?

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In 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.

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It's Dairy Goat Awareness Week and we're putting the future in focus.  This special episode, Jon and Danielle sit down with ADGA Youth Representative Belle Duong to talk about what it means to be a young leader in the dairy goat world.  Belle shares her journey in the industry, how youth programs are shaping the next generation of breeders, and what she's doing to promote dairy goats.  

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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 Nigerian Dwarf Goats.  As one of the top breeders in the country, Beth joins us to break down how to feed Nigerian Dwarfs for peak performance in the milk pail and show ring.  From prepping for that first local show to maintaining that champion bloom all season long, we're talking nutrition strategies, conditioning tips and the feeding mistakes you'll want to avoid.  Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just getting started this episode is filled with practical advice to help your goats shine in the spotlight.  

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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?  

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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.  Fro touching other people's animals s(don't) to ringside trash talk, we're laying it all out with a ix of humor, real talk and a little tough love. 

We share our biggest show ring pet peeves, the small courtesies that make a big difference and how to be the kind of exhibitor people actually want to show next to  each other.  Whether you've broken these rules or have been the victim of them, we've all got something to learn.

People aren't only watching the goats out there.

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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.  

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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 about current things in the industry that bother him. 

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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 machine and insights on how it should be running.  If you're looking into getting a new machine or just want some pointers, this episode is for you.  In the market for a new machine?  Ringside has you covered!  If you make a purchase on the Capralite website you can receive 5% off your order using code RINGSIDE5!

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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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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 in the future.  

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