96: Breed Papers vs Breed Classification
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale uncover the differences across the country that determine what breed category your ani...
95: Power Of The Purse
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What the price of show animals actually does and doesn't mean in the junior livestock industry.
94: Age Discrimination
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss how some show stock may never know their own birthdates.
Beyond The Circus: World War What?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale dive into the mess that the Biden Administration has gotten our country in both here a...
93: On The Hunt
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan — actually mostly Ryan — share tales of the search for superior show stock.
92: Do’s and Don'ts
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about how to improve the general atmosphere at stock shows and how to make positive cha...
91: Stock Show Security
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan go through issues that may occur at stock shows once everyone has left the barn.
90: AZ and OKC Experience
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Ryan recouping from his battle with a suitcase and Dale at Cattleman’s congress Dale jumps on...
89: New Year, New You
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss the BTRJLA as the inaugural points year begins on January 1, 2022.
88: 'Tis The Season
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and a medicated Ryan discuss the Holiday Season and the upcoming 2022 Show season which is righ...
87: Variety is the Spice of Life!
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan discuss strategy for the livestock show families that feed multiple animals.
86: Focus Your Resources
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss strategies to showing animals within a budget.
85: NAILE - Past, Present, and Future
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The past, present, and future of NAILE with special guest Warren Beeler who is instrumental in this ...
84: Things To Be Thankful For
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan discuss the many things within the livestock industry we should all be grateful and th...
83: What is Balance
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale record from the 2022 NAILE. They discuss the term “balance” and the meaning of suc...
82: Handshake 101
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about the importance of a handshake! What it means, portrays, and how it needs to be mo...
81: Livestock Show Weights 101
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss feeding to look the part and to be smart when declaring a show weight. The op...
80: Dear Abby
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale reflect on the best advice that has shaped who they are and how they got there.
Everything BTRJLA
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode gives information and insight about all things BTRJLA and hopefully answers some ...
79: County Fair Mentality - The Sequel
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss more topics and concerns associated with county fairs and how to envoke change...
78: Everyone Has Their Place
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan discuss the different types of livestock show families and goals within our industry a...
77: Monkey See - Monkey Do
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t just follow others with your eyes closed. Ask yourself “Why” and determine if there is a...
76: Let It Go
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This topic revolves around dealing with disappointment and negativity at stock shows and how we shou...
75: Pet Peeves
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is back … Ryan has decided he needs to take another vacation next week after the main topic g...
74: The Gay — Seldom Wrong and Never In Doubt
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Due to scheduling conflicts with Dale, Ryan, and Klifton; The Gay goes solo and misses yelling at Da...
73: Clash of the Titans — Market Vs Breeding
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale weigh the pros and cons of showing market versus breeding show stock.
72: The Leasing of Show Stock
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan agree that leasing show stock is a reality, but they don’t see eye to eye on the ben...
71: The After Party
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan address what should happen after the show when all just want to go home.
70: Navigating The Show Ring
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan discuss the absolutes that exhibitors need to know when entering the ring. There are a...
Beyond The Circus: Well I Screwed That One Up
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale break down a world on fire. Beyond The Circus is an expanded (and slightly irreveren...
69: A Third, A Third, A Third
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss the different body segments of livestock animals and the important parts and p...
68: Let's Get Practical
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The gay is away so let’s get practical, with Matt Claeys and Eric Fugate.
67: Discrimination
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Discrimination “ - why “minor” breeds are often overlooked in the grand drive.Ryan and Dale...
66: Opinions Are Like…Well, You Know
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan bring to light the fact that judges form various opinions based on their personal life...
65: Body Condition and Finish in the Show Ring
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss body condition, finish, FAT, or whatever you want to call it in the show ring....
64: Around the World with Ryan and Dale
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan share fun travel facts from meat consumption choices to their opinions on why the Unit...
63: Show Up
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you are asked does not mean you should say yes… and if you do, then show up.
62: The Gay Takes on Miss Texas
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss the similarities between stock shows and pageants.
61: Beat The Heat
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan discuss keeping show stock cool while hauling and showing in the heat of summer.
60: Show Management 101
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan discuss what the essential elements are into the makings of a great show.
59: Practice What You Preach
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
59: Practice What You Preach by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
58: Showbox Essentials
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss the showbox essentials.
57: Barn Basics
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale touch on a few show barn protocols across species. These are key components if you are...
56: From The Outside Looking In
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss perspectives of the show industry from an angle that isn't always at the foref...
55: Once Upon A Time
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan take this topic in many directions. Change is inevitable, but we have the power to lea...
54: Talking Superstitions
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
54: Talking Superstitions by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
Beyond The Circus: Southern Border Crisis
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan host Chris Cabrera, a 19 year veteran of the US Border Patrol and Vice President of th...
53: Expectation Versus Reality
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to bridge the gap between the two in show ring hopes, dreams and goals.
52: What a difference a year makes!
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale reflect on the inaugural year of Beyond The Ring.
51: Questionable Trends
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could this be you? Ryan and Dale discuss questionable trends in (and maybe a few out of) the show r...
50: One Judge, Two Judge, Three Judge, More
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of single versus multiple judge systems. Th...
49: Glowing Up Gay
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan opens up and tells ALL about his childhood and being “different” in so many ways. This wil...
48: Live at the 2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo!
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The FIRST live broadcast of Beyond The Ring! See it all on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook....
47: Information Overload
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale give their personal opinions on what information should be used to sort stock.
46: Where To Start
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale give guidance on how to get the best start possible in the stock show industry.
45: What It Takes To Win
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale give the cold hard facts about what it takes to win on the big stage.
44: Anything and Everything Swine
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale bring the legendary Stock Show Swine Dad, Eric Fugate, into the ring to discuss where ...
43: Show Ring Etiquette
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale give their opinions on how everyone should conduct themselves in and out of the ring a...
42: So, you want to judge a show?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss the do's and don'ts for aspiring stock show sorters.
41: The Customer Is Always Right
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss ways and methods on how all levels of shows can be more exhibitor/family-frien...
40: County Fair Mentality
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss how to improve livestock shows, specifically at the county fair level.
39: Politics In The Show Ring
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale tackle the most taboo issue in the livestock industry.
Beyond The Circus: State of the Union
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth episode of ‘Beyond The Circus,’ Ryan and Dale react as the live proceedings of the ...
38: How it Started...How it's Going
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale recap 2020 and the past, present, and future of Beyond The Ring.
37: Dear Santa
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ryan give a top-ten list of gifts that most stock show families would welcome under the tre...
36: Stock Show Attire & Accessories
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
36: Stock Show Attire & Accessories by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
35: Things That Make You Go Hmmm...
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale discuss the terms that are being used in today's stock show world.
34: Conversing With Champions
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
34: Conversing With Champions by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
33: Louisville Legends Part 2
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
33: Louisville Legends Part 2 by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
32: Louisville Legends Part 1
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
32: Louisville Legends Part 1 by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
31: Structural Integrity
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
31: Structural Integrity by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
30: Louisville Lowdown
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Current events conclude, and the primary topic begins at 35:36
29: Navigating the Information Superhighway
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale roadmap the exits to take—the pit stops to avoid—and all the scenic rest stops in ...
Beyond The Circus: The Final Countdown
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of ‘Beyond The Circus,’ Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into the final Pres...
28: American Royalty 2020
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale interview the exhibitors of the Grand Champion Market Animals at the 2020 American Roy...
27: Steers are from Mars and Heifers are from Venus
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should we sort market and breeding stock the same?
26: Past, Present, and The Future of Collegiate Livestock Judging
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
26: Past, Present, and The Future of Collegiate Livestock Judging by Dale and Ryan Educate and Enter...
Beyond The Circus: Diary of an Angry Woman
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This, the third episode of 'Beyond The Circus,' Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into the vice-preside...
25: The Big 10
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
25: The Big 10 by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
Beyond The Circus: Grumpy Old Men
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this, the second episode of ‘Beyond The Circus,’ Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into the firs...
24: Going Showing
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
24: Going Showing by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
23: The Makings of a Great Show
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
23: The Makings of a Great Show by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
22: Perspective on the 2020 American Royal and Beyond with CEO Glen Alan Phillips
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
22: Perspective on the 2020 American Royal and Beyond with CEO Glen Alan Phillips by Dale and Ryan E...
Beyond The Circus
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this, the inaugural episode of 'Beyond The Circus,' Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into both the ...
21: A Perspective of the Show Hog Industry with NSR CEO Clay Zwilling
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
21: A Perspective of the Show Hog Industry with NSR CEO Clay Zwilling by Dale and Ryan Educate and E...
20: Let's Find a Show Prospect
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
20: Let's Find a Show Prospect by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
19: Customer Service After The Sale
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a void in where many stock show families can access knowledge that will allow them to the t...
18: Showmanship Savvy
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into all things showmanship in general and species-specific!
17: Consistency Counts with Dr. Scott Greiner
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out https://beyond-the-ring.com/ for updates and to get your Beyond The Ring gear, available n...
16: Livestock Terminology Do's and Don'ts
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
16: Livestock Terminology Do's and Don'ts by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show Worl...
15: Q&A with Ryan and Dale
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
15: Q&A with Ryan and Dale by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
14: Stock Show Officials
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the minds of stock show officials Brandi Herndon and Tyler Norvell.
13: Rule Variations Across Stock Shows
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The episode topic begins at 21:09. Ryan and Dale look at the rules that are in place from one stock...
12: Angus Legend Tom Burke
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The history of the cattle show ring with the Angus legend Tom Burke.
11: Hair or No Hair?
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
11: Hair or No Hair? by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
10: Feeding Basics with Blaine Rodgers
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeding Basics with Blaine Rodgers.
09: What Dictates The Ideal In The Ring
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
09: What Dictates The Ideal In The Ring by Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World
08: Fitting the Judge
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting, Feeding, and Managing to Best Fit the Judge.
07: Story Time
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ryan and Dale for "Story Time."
06: feat. Dan Hoge
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode Six, Ryan and Dale get inside the mind of Dan Hoge to discuss topics from a judge's persp...