ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ever wanted to show livestock but had no idea where to start?
Welcome to First Time in the Ring, the podcast for first time showmen trying to figure it all out.
I'm here to help you skip the mistakes, save money, and actually know what you’re doing.
Each episode, I break things down simple: what matters, how to do it, what people mess up, and what no one tells you.
If you’ve got the drive but not the experience… you’re in the right place.
Welcome to First Time in the Ring, the podcast for first time showmen trying to figure it all out.
I'm here to help you skip the mistakes, save money, and actually know what you’re doing.
Each episode, I break things down simple: what matters, how to do it, what people mess up, and what no one tells you.
If you’ve got the drive but not the experience… you’re in the right place.
Update frequency:
every 17 days
Average audio length:
15 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
9 episodes
since March 26, 2026
episodic
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What do you do after bringing your first show goat home? How do you teach one to walk, brace, and eventually step into the show ring with confidence?
In this episode of First Time in the Ring, we sit down with Avery Holman, a longtime goat showman and showmanship coach from Perryville, Kentucky. Av…
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You brought home your show goat… now what?
In this episode of First Time in the Ring, I sit down with Echo Bartels to talk about what happens after you bring a show goat home and how to start preparing for the show ring.
Echo shares what beginners should have ready before their goat arrives, how to…
The best showmen aren't made overnight.
In this episode, Jack Jordan shares what every first-time exhibitor should know—from bringing home your first calf and building trust to halter breaking, hair care, and creating a routine that leads to success.
We also talk about bouncing back from disappoint…
Bringing home your first calf can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.
In this episode, Conley Schick shares the simple steps that make the biggest difference, from building trust with your calf and halter breaking to daily care, showmanship practice, and preparing for the show ring. He also…
Bringing home a new show pig is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming if you don't know what to expect.
In this episode, Brylee Peoples shares practical advice for first-time exhibitors on what to do during those first few days at home. From getting your pig settled into its new environment to …
Bringing home your first lamb can feel exciting, stressful, and honestly a little overwhelming. In this episode of First Time in the Ring, we sit down with Austin Evans to talk about what first-time showmen should actually do when they bring a lamb home, from feeding and daily routines to handling …
This episode is for anyone who just brought their first show cattle home—whether it’s a steer or a heifer—and isn’t totally sure what to do next.
I’m joined by Hannah McCurry, and we walk through what those first few days and weeks should actually look like, what to focus on, and mistakes beginners…
If you're trying to figure out what animal to start with in 4-H or FFA, this episode is for you.
We break down the most common beginner options—sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle- and talk about what they actually cost, how much time they take, and what’s realistic for first-time showmen.
This isn’t ab…
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to show livestock… but I have no idea where to start,” this episode is for you.
In this first episode of First Time in the Ring, we’re starting from zero, no experience, no animals, no clue what you’re doing yet (and that’s okay).
I walk you through:
How to join 4…
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