The Pork Podcast
Episodes
Dusty Oedekoven: Every Decision Matters | Episode 42
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every small decision matters. Whether Dusty Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, is talking about wrestling or swine health, he ...
Dan Hamilton: Building Resilience in the Barn and in Life | Episode 41
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Hamilton, senior director for product performance at PIC, explores the vital intersection of swine genetic innovation and personal resilience. He ...
Melanie Langley: Prioritize the Person Behind the Pig | Episode 40
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building trust is key to retaining top talent in the pork industry. Melanie Langley, director of people care at Fine Swine, discusses how you can tran...
Harrison Furlow: Policy at the Slat Level | Episode 39
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the DC suburbs to the heart of Iowa, Harrison Furlow’s journey into the pork industry is anything but conventional. Discover why he believe...
Chet Mogler: Grow Your Operation From the Inside Out | Episode 38
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a challenging 2023, Chet Mogler of Pig Hill Farms is shifting his focus from physical expansion to professionalizing operations through enhanced...
Jennifer Tirey: Battles Behind the Scene | Episode 37
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Sylvester Stallone’s character Rocky says, “Life's not supposed to be sunshine and rainbows.” But Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork P...
Bob Goodband and Mike Tokach: Legendary Duo Reflects on 30 Years of Swine Industry Impact
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professors Bob Goodband and Mike Tokach are retiring after 30 years dedicated to the swine industry at Kansas State University. Discover how these leg...
Chelsea Schminke Grieder: When Life Isn’t a Straight Path | Episode 35
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Schminke Grieder, Director of Team Purebred, shares her unique and resilient journey on The PORK Podcast. Her path to leading the national you...
Todd Wiley: Avoid Yellowstone Drama When Transferring the Family Farm | Episode 34
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley created a succession planning tool to avoid unnec...
Micah Jansen: Juggling Career and Family | Episode 33
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Jansen knows that the key to juggling a busy life as a mother and swine tech services veterinarian at Zoetis is to differentiate the “glas...
State Of The Pork Industry | Q3 Report
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Maddie Hokanson: Focus on Your Why | Episode 32
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a deep-rooted passion for agriculture, Maddie Hokanson follows a simple but profound philosophy in life: Start with why. A seventh-generation far...
David Newman: Transformation in the U.S. Pork Industry | Episode 31
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. pork industry is undergoing an exciting transformation. After weathering historic losses in 2023, producers are now returning to profitabilit...
Brian Arnold: Know Where You’re At | Episode 30
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A thoughtful, inspiring and quiet leader, Brian Arnold is no stranger to the swine industry. Prior to joining United Animal Health as senior product m...
Special Episode with Scott Dee and Gordon Spronk: A World Without PRRS | Episode 29
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The current pain level of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in the U.S. is extreme, says swine veterinarians Scott Dee and Gordon S...
Joel DeRouchey: Does Your Farm Team Need a Reset? | Episode 28
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As an educator at Kansas State University, Joel DeRouchey has had the opportunity to be a part of many teams and see a lot of teams in action. From hi...
Olivia Shike: Livestock, Leadership and the Next Generation | Episode 27
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Showing livestock has taught Olivia Shike much more than how to care for animals and present them in the show ring — it’s opened doors for...
Rob and Char Brenneman: The Gas Pedal and the Brakes | Episode 26
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A true pork power couple, Rob and Char Brenneman of Washington, Iowa define a symbiotic relationship. Word on the street is that “Rob is the gas...
Clay Zwilling: The Future of the Purebred Swine Industry | Episode 25
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The passion and leadership Clay Zwilling brings to the purebred swine industry as CEO of the National Swine Registry is not only creating opportunitie...
State of The Pork Industry | Q2 Report
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Truth About Stock Show Moms: Emily Spray (The Funny Fair Mom) Shares Life Lessons | Ep. 24
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a stock show parent or thinking about getting your kids involved in showing livestock? In this episode, we sit down with Emily Spray—bet...
JayJay Goodvin: Uncovering Rural America's Greatest Places to Eat | Episode 23
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JayJay Goodvin, the man who recently ate a pork tenderloin in every Iowa county, shines a light on rural America, agriculture and the food that unites...
Clayton Johnson: PRRS & Profitability: The Pork Industry Paradox | Episode 22
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Clayton Johnson is a champion of the pig, there’s no doubt about that. When he steps onto the stage to speak, the room instantly quiets and ...
Josh Maschhoff: The Next Generation of the Pork Industry | Episode 21
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about Josh Maschhoff, many things come to mind. He’s a husband, father, president, son, nephew, firefighter, friend, church elder...
Scott Hays: If the Pigs Do Well, We Do Well | Episode 20
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hays never imagined a Missouri farm boy would be doing what he’s doing today. When he was told he couldn’t come back to the farm wit...
Maria Zieba: Fighting for Certainty in Uncertain Times | Episode 19
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although she projects calm composure in nearly every situation, National Pork Producers Council Vice President of Government Affairs Maria C. Zieba ad...
Seth Mitchell: If Not You, Then Who? | Episode 18
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the youngest executive directors of a state swine organization, Seth Mitchell’s path is one that’s turning heads. The first pers...
Show Ring Trends & the Future of Livestock Judging | Episode 17
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As generations become further removed from the farm, the need for people who can educate and inspire the next generation of livestock industry leaders...
Don’t Be Afraid to Be You | Episode 16
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether she’s busy on the farm or speaking in front of the Senate on behalf of America’s pork producers, NPPC Past President Lori Steverme...
Stop Overthinking and Do It | Episode 15
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes waiting for answers to questions causes us to miss opportunities in agriculture. Tracy Walder, author of "The Unexpected Spy," shares how sa...
Weighing the Odds | Episode 14
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meat industry entrepreneur and innovator Doug Hankes of Western Smokehouse Partners joins the podcast to discuss how calculated risks changed the traj...
Love on the Lagoon: Romances That Started in a Hog Barn | Episode 13
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just something about the way love sparks in a pig barn. For the Archers and the Sidwells, this proved to be the perfect place for authen...
Passing on Values (and the Business) from One Generation to the Next | Episode 12
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the Hord name, it’s quickly associated with farming excellence. However, it's their unwavering commitment to their faith and core ...
State Of The Pork Industry: 4 Things We Learned In 2024 to be Better Pig Farmers in 2025
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth edition of the State of the Pork Industry Report, Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike asks experts to share takeaways and le...
Viral Videos Spark Curiosity About Pig Shows | Episode 11
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dadson family's iconic TikToks, shorts, videos and reels about showing pigs are capturing attention worldwide. Not only are these videos reaching ...
Are You Trying to Win? | Episode 9
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The PORK Podcast wraps up 2024 on a more personal note. Jennifer Shike’s husband, Dan, a University of Illinois professor, joins her to tackle w...
Will Pork Producers See Profitability in 2025? | Episode 10
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Special Report: Is H5N1 a Risk to Your Swine Herd?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is influenza a greater concern to pigs and people now in light of the Oct. 30 USDA announcement that H5N1 was detected for the first time ever in a pi...
PRRS in the Pork Industry: The Past, The Present and The Future | Episode 8
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s true that Scott Dee, a retired veterinarian with Pipestone, has thought about porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) more than mo...
Why Teamwork is Everything in the Pork Industry | Episode 7
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From protecting farmers’ freedom to operate to reflecting on her collegiate livestock judging experiences to balancing motherhood with a demanding c...
National FFA Winner Shines Light on Swine Industry | Episode 6
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Illinois pork producer Hannah Miller shares about winning the National FFA Swine Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award and what she's learned from starti...
When Life's Challenges Make You Stronger | Episode 4
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler joins the podcast to share the story behind his busy calendar and impressive resume-- the story of an unassuming mul...
How Bacon and Iowa State Football are Helping Pig Farmers | Episode 3
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa State University Linebacker Caleb Bacon joins the podcast with Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Communications Director Kevin Hall to share ho...
We’re Here for the Hard Stuff | Episode 2
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From negative optimism to making your voice heard on the Hill, National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys discusses how NPPC is tackling the ...
The Future of the Pork Industry Needs You | Episode 1
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Missouri pork producer Jesse Heimer joins the podcast to discuss people, pigs and purpose. He shares his thoughts on how to foster greater alignment b...