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A livestock podcast from a kids point of view.

The JOE Show podcast offers an insider look into the livestock industry from a kid’s point of view. Join Joe as he chats with young showmen from across the country about their show careers, biggest wins, and what it’s really like growing up in the ring.

Latest Episode

Episode 34: Legacy in the Ring with Chase Harker

Talk about a summer to remember! I had the honor of having Chase Harker from Indiana on the show today. He’s a cattle kid that has been dominating on the circuit, racking up major wins at the Chi and Main Jr National Shows as well as the Simmental Junior Nationals. He also comes from a cool family with a long history in the cattle industry... So here we go!

August 11 • 14m 13.2s

Episodes

Episode 34: Legacy in the Ring with Chase Harker

August 11 • 14m 13.2s

Episode 33: A Show Career for the Record Books with Brayden Lancaster

On this episode, I caught up with Brayden Lancaster of Kentucky. He’s already had an incredible summer winning big banners at the Exposition, Springfield and Louisville! We chat about his showing career and the pigs that helped him get there.

July 28 • 11m 18.9s

Episode 32: The Stare That Stole the Show with Karis Dadson

A lot of the kids that come on The Joe Show are your typical livestock kids...work hard, win some banners, and tell their individual story. But on this episode, we are joined by a typical livestock kid that has taken social media by storm! Karis Dadson from California has used showing livestock and social media to bring our “sport” into the mainstream through her famous stare.

July 8 • 17m 47.6s

Episode 31: Texas Triumphs with the Miller Girls

Meet Reagan and Rylan Miller, two accomplished sisters from Texas who have made waves this show season. From winning Grand and Reserve Champion Goat at the Texas State Fair to claiming Grand Champion Market Goat titles at both Rodeo Austin and the Arizona National, these girls have proven themselves as top-notch showmen. Don’t miss their story!

April 18 • 11m 56.6s

Episode 30: Reserved for Greatness with Cambrey Wilson

It’s Texas major season! I’ll be interviewing some of the recent champions, and first up is Cambrey Wilson. She just took home Reserve Grand Champion barrow at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with her crossbred pig, Howard. (Got to love that name!) Fun fact, Howard was actually raised by some friends of ours here in Iowa. We’ll talk about how an Iowa-bred pig ended up in Cambrey’s hands, along with what it takes to make a winner.

March 17 • 10m 36.5s

Episode 29: Making Waves with Madilyn Norvell

On today’s show, my guest knew she had something special when she came across Thunder. Madilyn Norvell from Oklahoma took home the Grand Champion steer title at the 2025 National Western Stock Show. Tune in to hear more about her big win in Denver, other accomplishments and what makes her stand out from the competition.

March 3 • 19m 12.6s

Episode 28: Ruby Bell's Red Kingdom

The American Royal was founded in 1899 as the first-ever exhibition and sale of purebred cattle. 125 years later, the annual livestock show tradition continues with record-setting results. On today's episode, meet Ruby Bell of Oklahoma. She showed this year's Grand Champion Market Steer at the Royal and although she's been showing for years, this was the milestone in her career.

December 17 • 21m 36s

Episode 27: Chester Power with Olivia Shike

Meet Olivia Shike—a trailblazer in the hog community. Olivia has been making waves this year with her Chesters at three national shows and then winning the Illinois State Fair market barrow show. In addition to pigs, she also shows horses, she’s involved with Queen contests and livestock judging.

November 11 • 26m 17.9s

Episode 26: Lambs and Layups with Sam Schmillen

Joining us is Sam Schmillen. Sam was Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at this year’s Iowa State Fair 4H Show; however, that was not his first time on the purple chips. In today’s conversation, we talk about the lamb industry, his career thus far and the stories and lessons that have shaped Sam's journey.

October 15 • 18m 24.6s

Episode 25: Special Edition Podcast with Joe

It's been quite a summer and it's time I fill you in. On this special edition podcast, the roles have been reversed and my mom, Katie, interviews me. I talk about my Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog at the Iowa State Fair, my Third Overall Market Hog at the Aksarben Stock Show and much more. This is one you won't want to miss! Let's go!

October 11 • 8m 18.9s

Episode 24: Back to Back with Mya Holderly

This episode was a treat as I got to interview the big winner of the summer, Mya Holderly. She recently won the Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt at the Exposition in Indianapolis AND the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville. For those not involved with pigs, this is a really big deal and extremely hard to do. We’re talking beating out thousands of pigs! Mya is on the Danner Livestock team and had some fun facts to share.

July 31 • 14m 21.9s

Episode 23: This Girl is on Fire with Kamlynn Mason

Kamlynn Mason of Montgomery, Texas, has had one of the best spring show seasons of all time. She had Reserve Grand Champion hog at Denver, Reserve at Houston, Grand Champion at San Angelo and Forth Worth. It’s incredible! So, I wanted to talk with Kamlynn about her recent hot streak and how she consistently does what she does.

June 6 • 35m 50.7s

Episode 22: The Greatest Show on Dirt with Wade Richey

The Oklahoma Youth Expo is an event like I’ve never seen! I went a few years ago to watch. Let alone is their grand drive the coolest thing ever, bringing kids in the arena with a limo, but the event itself is huge! OYE is the world’s largest Junior Livestock Show with more than 7,000 4-H and FFA members and more than 13,000 head of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and ag mechanics projects. It’s amazing to see all of the livestock shown by exhibitors just from Oklahoma. The show is so tough, so getting in the top in a big deal. That’s why I wanted to bring on the Grand Champion Barrow winner of this year’s OYE, Wade Richey, to learn what it takes and his tips to being the best.

May 6 • 12m 5.3s

Episode 21: Woozy and Blaize Benson - a Winning Pair

We’re in the midst of spring which means it’s Texas Major time. I love hearing about who’s winning what and how high the auctions go with these shows. And when talking about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, this year has been nothing short of exciting. I was lucky enough to have winner of the Grand Champion Steer from Houston, Blaize Benson, join me on this episode. Blaize won with his Simmental steer named Woozy. So, join me as learn more about Blaize’s showing career and his crazy ride with his Simmental.

April 22 • 14m 14.7s

Episode: 20 Breaking Records in Houston with Shepard Silvers

Records were broken this year at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior shows. I was excited when Shepard Silvers, who won the Grand Champion Lamb, agreed to talk with me. His lamb at the auction brought a record-setting price of $500,000! Shepard told me more about that lamb and more about him

March 25 • 9m 49.8s

Episode 19: Splendor in Denver with Mason Shalla

There’s been a name continuously winning in the show ring. And the cool part, he’s actually from my home state of Iowa. Mason Shalla has been unstoppable recently. Last year, he won the steer show at the Iowa State Fair and recently got reserve at the National Western Stock Show in Denver! Learn more in this episode about his winning career is how it's just part of the family business.

February 26 • 17m 20.8s

Episode 18: Arizona National Winner Alli Stromberger

The Arizona National Livestock Show is the largest livestock show in the Southwest and has been in existence since 1948. Exhibitors from more than 39 states come to show, bringing in over 4,000 head of cattle, sheep, goats, swine and horses. Today I get the pleasure to talk with the Grand Champion Barrow winner from the recent Arizona National Livestock Show, Alli Stromberger. She's no stranger to winning national banners. Hear from Alli about her career and her champion barrow.

January 15 • 19m 9.2s

Episode 17: Making it Happen with Megan Mauss

Happy 2024! To start off season #2 of The Joe Show, I wanted to bring on one of my showring friends, Megan Mauss. She’s a heck of a competitor and has done quite of bit winning recently. Today we’re not only chatting about her showing career, but also highlighting a benefit for her dad, Dan Mauss on January 27th. Learn more about it here: Dan Mauss Benefit | Facebook. the JOE show | a podcast by theJOEshow (podbean.com)

January 2 • 17m 52.9s

Episode 16: State Fair Series Part 3 with Tyler Patterson and Jami Holbyn

Welcome to the final part in my State Fair Series. We’re ending this last episode with a bang with two really cool people. To start off, I’ve got Tyler Patterson who won the Grand Champion Steer at the Indiana State Fair and to end, Jami Hoblyn, who double holed it in the swine ring at the Nebraska State Fair.

November 6 • 32m 24.9s

Episode 15: State Fair Series Part 2 with Alivia Ritzler and Holden LeVan

We had great success with part one that featured two state winners from West Virginia and North Dakota. For this one I thought we’d keep it within the same state to hear from two different species winners. On today’s episode, I interview Alivia Ritzler who had the Champion Purebred Gilt and Holden LeVan who had the Champion Market Beef at the Ohio State Fair.

October 23 • 21m 31.9s

Episode 14: State Fair Series Part 1 with Macy Norton and Montgomery Bertram

Welcome to a special edition of The Joe Show called the State Fair Series. First up in part 1 is with Macy Norton from North Dakota. She had the Champion Breeding Gilt at the North Dakota State Fair and then we’ll wrap up with Montgomery Bertram who had the Champion Market Animal at the West Virginia State Fair. So grab a corndog and here we go!

October 9 • 24m 34.4s

Episode 13: Holy Smoke with Fletcher and Dax Inman

I had the pleasure to chat with a couple of buddies of mine from Oklahoma. Fletcher and Dax Inman are two brothers that are following in their parents footsteps in terms of making a name for themselves in the show pig industry. We dug a little into their the Holy Smoke sale and even more importantly, turtle racing. These guys are so fun and I look forward to seeing them soon.

September 26 • 14m 38.1s

Episode 12: Double Down in Texas with Karlee and Kinlee Rathmann

When I was watching our Iowa State Fair cattle show, I was intrigued by the judge. I soon realized that judge has two daughters who have made a name for themselves as well. Karlee and Kinlee Rathmann of Texas work very hard for every banner they have. I sat down with them to talk about their secrets to success.

September 5 • 33m 28.3s

Episode 11: The Bloomberg Powerhouse

On today’s show, I interviewed a sibling trio that is known in the show pig and cattle world. Breckyn, Brenhem and Berwick Bloomberg talked with me about their family and where their show travels have taken them so far. These guys are the real deal, bringing home banners about everywhere they go and they still have a huge career of showing ahead of them.

August 21 • 15m 3.4s

Episode 10: Ranching with the Collins Sisters

I was able to sit down with three sisters from Oklahoma who happened to be driving through Iowa on the way to a show. They have a unique history with cattle and ranching. Cierra, Claire and Cricket Collins will be 5th generation to operate and raise cattle in their family-owned business. The entire Collins family loves what they do; the cattle, the land and the competition to raise the best.

August 1 • 16m 36.5s

Episode 9: Your Daily Dose of Dairy with Jackson and Charlie Schulte

My guests on today’s show are two brothers from Iowa, Jackson and Charlie Schulte. Many might know the Schulte boys from their big wins on the national dairy cattle scene, but I know them best from playing basketball together and through 4H. On this episode, Jackson and Charlie share about their showing experience and insights into the dairy industry. Check them out on tiktok @schultebrosdairy.

July 10 • 14m 16.8s

Episode 8: Dynamite in Des Moines with Amanda Miklaszewski and Bradshaw Bunt

At the 2023 Exposition in Des Moines, Amanda Miklaszewski from Wisconsin showed the Champion Crossbred Gilt and Bradshaw Bunt from Oklahoma showed the Champion Crossbred Barrow. They both sat down with me after Expo to talk about their big wins.

June 27 • 14m 33.3s

Episode 7: Livestock Judging the Cyclone Way with Will Taylor & Dillon Sheiss

On this episode of The Joe Show, you'll be able to hear from Will Taylor and Dillon Sheiss. Will is the Iowa State University Livestock Judging Team coach and Dillon is a member of the team. We had a lot of fun talking about contests, the judging team and the upcoming ISU Judging Camp that everyone needs to get registered for. Here is that link: https://go.iastate.edu/RKJEBC

May 27 • 24m 52.8s

Episode 6: When Opportunity Meets Preparation with Hayden Schroeder

Our guest on today’s show is Hayden Schroeder. If you haven’t heard of Hayden Schroeder, you’ve been living under a rock. Hayden has won pretty much every lamb and goat Texas major and show across the country he could show at. On today’s podcast, we’ll talk about his show career and what sets him a part from the pack.

May 6 • 24m 2.5s

Episode 5: Ewe Herd It Here First with Brayden Bowers

Thirteen-year-old, Brayden Bowers of Wisconsin is very connected in the show pig and show lamb industry. Learn more about Brayden, how he balances both species on a winning level and even an insight into his mom's cooking :).

April 23 • 13m 10.4s

Episode 4: Texas State of Mind with Brooke and Brynn Fort

Brooke Fort and Brynn Fort are nearly household names in the show pig industry as these twins have checked off winning most Texas majors. Learn stories behind some of their winning livestock and why their family move to Texas was one of the best decisions they've made.

April 5 • 13m 46.4s

Episode 3: The Life of a Showman with Kolten Lewis

At the ripe age of 5th grade, Kolten has shown in more national shows than most teenagers. He's a friend I show pigs with often and he's always down for a good time. Learn about his family's show pig operation, his favorite places to show and some of his favorites about the Iowa State Fair.

March 22 • 21m 7.3s

Episode 2: Players Only with Kade Jackson and Remington Isaacs

In this episode, I chat a little more about who I am and the inspiration behind theJOEshow Podcast. Following, I interview a couple of well-known Missouri showman, Kade Jackson and Remington Isaacs. Kade and Remington were at the Players Only Pig Sale and I was able to sit down for a few minutes to talk about some of their accomplishments in the ring, their favorite boars and some insider stories.

March 8 • 14m 43.2s

Episode 1: Grand Champion Vision with Drew Jacobson

Drew Jacobson is the man. He’s a friend that I look up to and recently had the 2023 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Iowa Beef Expo. Drew dives into his showing career, what he’s currently got on feed and his outlook on the industry.

February 25 • 19m 52.7s