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.
Cheat Codes- Show Stock Edition
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.
In this first episode of Cheat Codes: Show Stock Edition, I share why the show stock world feels so confusing for parents — even those with past livestock experience — and how much the game has changed over time.
You’ll hear:
- How my own background (and my wife’s) shaped our expectations
- Why buying the animal is often more stressful than feeding or showing
- What it’s really like navigating breeders, online sales, and uncertainty
- Why overwhelm isn’t a failure — it’s a signal that the system isn’t explained
This podcast exists to help parents gain clarity, not perfection — and to make sure confusion doesn’t cost kids opportunities.