Cheat Codes- Show Stock Edition
Cheat Codes — Show Stock Edition is for parents trying to figure out the show cattle and show lamb world without feeling lost, rushed, or intimidated.
Hosted by a parent learning in real time, this podcast breaks down how the show stock ecosystem really works — from buying animals and understanding breeders, to navigating judges, feeding decisions, and expectations.
Through real stories, honest conversations, and clear explanations, Cheat Codes helps parents think clearly, move forward confidently, and support their kids without burning out or overspending.
This isn’t expert talk.
It’s a learning conversation — and you’re invited.
Episodes
13 episodes
Your First Jackpot Show: Everything You Need to Know (HYSLC Explained)
Thinking about going to your first jackpot show… but not sure where to start?This episode is for you.We sat down with Daren Chambers and Cody Long from the Heartland Youth Show Lamb Circuit (HYSLC) to break down everything a show ...
Feeding, Fueling, and Building Show Stock from the Inside Out- Rob Cooper
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just guessing when it comes to feeding your animals… this episode is for you.In this conversation, I sit down with Rob Cooper, a PhD-level ruminant nutritionist with over 20 years of experience deve...
What I Got Wrong My First 2 Years in Show Stock - Kaid Panek
In this episode of Cheat Codes, I sit down with Kaid Panek—someone who’s just a couple years ahead of me in the show stock world and still very much in the trenches figuring it out.This isn’t a polished “expert” interview. It’s ...
Perception, Data & Visibility in Show Stock-Allison May
In this episode of Cheat Codes: Show Stock Edition, we sit down with Allison May of Pinnacle Livestock Solutions to unpack one of the most misunderstood forces in the show stock world—perception.From the way animals are p...
The Fitter’s Perspective - Troy Goretska
What do fitters actually see when your animal walks into the barn?In this episode of Cheat Codes: Show Stock Edition, Tom sits down with experienced fitter Troy Goretska to talk about what separates average projects from gr...
Debrief 4
Cheat Codes Debrief – Moving Day, Barn Setup & What’s NextThe last few weeks have been a little chaotic behind the scenes.After a lot of waiting and moving parts, we finally closed on our new place and are now in the mi...
Built in the Barn: A Show Stock Family Story-John & Kaytlynn Lemley
What happens when a kid doesn’t start showing livestock at five years old?In this episode of Cheat Codes: Show Stock Edition, Tom sits down with father–daughter duo John Lemley and Kaytlynn Lemley to talk about lat...
Debrief 3
In this Weekly Debrief episode of Cheat Codes — Show Stock Edition, Tom shares another real-time update from the barn — the wins, setbacks, and lessons that come with learning livestock management alongside family.This episode r...
Understanding Online Livestock Sales & Auctions
In this episode of Cheat Codes: Show Stock Edition, Tom sits down with Becky Drlik and Sadie McClung to break down the world of online livestock sales and auctions.Together, they walk through how online sales actually wor...
Weekly Debrief Episode 2
Cheat Codes: Weekly Debrief is a short, weekly mini-podcast documenting real-time lessons from the barn — the wins, the setbacks, and the decisions in between.This isn’t a clinic or expert advice. It’s documentation. We s...
Weekly Debrief Episode 1
Cheat Codes: Weekly Debrief is a short, weekly mini-podcast documenting real-time lessons from the barn — the wins, the setbacks, and the decisions in between.This isn’t a clinic or expert advice. It’s documentation. We s...
Buying Your First Show Animal: A Breeder Explains What Parents Should Know-Philip Doty
Buying your first show calf or show lamb can be the most intimidating part of the entire show stock journey — especially for parents who didn’t grow up in the industry or who feel overwhelmed by how much has changed.In this episode of
The Show Stock World Explained for Parents (What No One Tells You)
Episode 1: Feeling Behind in the Show World? You’re Not Alone.If you’re a parent stepping into show cattle or show lambs and thinking, “Everyone else seems to know what they’re doing but me,” this episode is for you.<...