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Episode 44: From Grit to Guard with Will Slagle

Will Slagle grew up on his family’s farm and livestock operation where he learned the value of hard work from a young age. Now, he’s taking that work ethic to the next le

Episode 43: Beyond the Miles with Jimmy Tibbits

I interview livestock exhibitors from all walks of life, but this conversation felt different.   Jimmy Tibbits of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, has earned some of the indust

Episode 42: The Final Season with Chloe Kemp

On my show and in the world of livestock, we talk a lot about winning, but anyone who’s been part of it knows the real story is about the team behind the banners. And whe

Episode 41: The Houston Win that Went Viral with Landry Mabry

Today we have a special guest on my show. He’s someone I’ve known for a long time and actually grew up showing with right here in Iowa before he moved to Texas a few year

Episode 40: Turning Dreams into Reality with Mike McDonough

Meet 21-year-old Mike McDonough from Oelwein, Iowa. Mike didn’t grow up on a farm or in a show barn, but today, he owns a 200-head show cattle operation. Mike’s journey i

Episode 39: Friends at the Top with Jett James and Lawson Hale

On this episode of The Joe Show, I sit down with two showman who just put together an unforgettable run at the San Antonio Stock Show. Jett James claimed Grand Champion S

Episode 38: A Win 15 Years in the Making with Maci Lynn

Sometimes the biggest wins take time. On today’s episode of The Joe Show, I sit down with Maci Lynn from Georgia, who recently captured a huge victory at the Georgia Juni

Episode 37: On Top in the Mile High Ring with Brody Moeller

Welcome to the official kickoff of Season 3 of The Joe Show. The past couple of years have been an incredible ride, and I’m excited about where this next season is headed

Episode 36: The Road to the Royal with Kelton Arthur

When I made the sale at the Kansas City Royal this year, I got to watch Kelton Arthur, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, take his Grand Champion Steer through the ring. They read

Episode 35: The Cowboy Hat Toss That Stole the Show with Colt McComb

You might recognize my guest, Colt McComb, from your social media after his big win at the Indiana State Fair. We’ll talk about the story behind that unforgettable cowboy

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

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!

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 jo

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 Fa

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 W

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

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 recor

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

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.

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 Rese