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Toplines and Tales194 - People in Livestock - Andy & Steph RyderWell known couple, Andy and Steph Ryder now run a major business in the pedigree livestock sector in UK. This week they open up on their journey of how they got there, their home farming life and just what Pedigree Livestock Services provides to the industry.
2025-03-0747 min
The Winter Faith PodcastAndy's Health Update- Season 3, Episode #1Welcome to Season 3 of the Winter Faith Podcast.
In this episode, Andy previews the upcoming season of the show and provides a brief health update.
Three years ago today Andy was at Duke Cancer Center recovering from his HIPEC surgery. Today he is running around and coaching his kids soccer/football team.
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The Winter Faith Podcast believes all people have seasons of Winter Faith and that doubt...2024-08-1507 min
The Human Side of Money119: A 3-Step Process for Crafting a Statement of Financial Purpose with Andy Baxley – Part II*This is a continuation of the conversation that started in the previous episode (Episode 118). We highly recommend listening to that episode first!
A statement of financial purpose serves as the mission statement for your client’s financial life.
It acts as the north star for making financial decisions that are in alignment with the things that are truly important in life.
Most advisors love the idea, but they don’t know how to do it.
Fortunately, Andy Baxley created an entire course on it.
And, in this conversation, he reve...2024-08-081h 23
FED by Farmers PodcastAndy Frazier - Toplines & TalesA fascinating chat with Andy Frazier of Toplines & tales Podcast all about his life in farming, this writing career and the reason he now farms in France.
Check out Toplines & Tales on Youtube: @andyfrazier3035 and on Spotify
Andy's book The Right Colour is on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Right-Colour-novel-about-cow/dp/1479223514
And his book about Angus History is here: angushistorybook.com
We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona
Send in a question for the podcast: podcast@fedbyfarmers.co.uk
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2024-07-2355 minThe Human Side of Money118: A 3-Step Process For Crafting A Statement of Financial Purpose with Andy Baxley – Part IA Statement of Financial Purpose serves as the mission statement for your client’s financial life.
It acts as the north star or lens for making financial decisions to ensure they are aligned with what’s truly most important.
Most advisors love the idea, but they don’t know how to do it.
Fortunately, Andy Baxley created an entire course on it.
And, in this episode, he reveals the 3-step process he takes his clients through to craft a statement of financial purpose.
You’ll Learn:
A script...2024-07-111h 19
Toplines and Tales172 - Special Announcement of a wonderful new book on the history of Aberdeen-Angus cattleI may have been quiet on the podcast front for a while as I have been very busy writing. We can now announce that we have just competed a 2 and half year project writing the History of Aberdeen-Angus in the US, UK and worldwide. In this episode, Dr Bob Hough and I discuss what you can expect in this coffee-table styled book, as well as how it came together and the challenges this 540 page tome presented. You can find more about it at www.angushistorybook.com
2024-05-3133 min
Toplines and Tales4 - Toplines and Tales Livestock Quiz - Quiz number 4Welcome to our fourth Toplines and Tales Podquiz. 4 more rounds this week, which include sports people in livestock, a new special livestock Music round, plus a final round on the history of livestock.
So go on, pitch in with your livestock knowledge, just for fun. Answers at the end. #quiz #quizzing #sheepquiz #cattlequiz
2024-04-1228 min
Toplines and Tales171 - Characters in Livestock - Jim McMillan snrAnother great guest in this series about characters in the livestock scene, again a man who needs no introduction, top stockman Jim McMillan. Having just had his 90th birthday, Jim tells of his start with showing fatstock and his great successes at Smithfield, as well as his days with Seawell charolais and the unrivaled show cow, Kilkenny Celia. We also hear about his highly successful stint at Moston Muir with Angus and Galloways.
Photo courtesy TSF
2024-04-0535 min
Toplines and Tales2 - Toplines and Tales Livestock Quiz - Quiz number 2Welcome to our second Toplines and Tales Podquiz. Only 4 rounds this week and a much more international flavour to suit some of our listeners around the world
So go on, pitch in with your livestock knowledge, just for fun. Answers at the end. #quiz #quizzing #sheepquiz #cattlequiz
2024-04-0418 min
Toplines and Tales3 - Toplines and Tales Livestock Quiz - Quiz number 3Embark on an enlightening journey through the diverse world of livestock with the "Top Lines and Tales Livestock Quiz". This intriguing trivia session will challenge your knowledge on a variety of subjects related to sheep, cattle breeds, sale locations, diseases, and much more!
Decode the language of sheep, identify the origins of different breeds, and feed your curiosity with astounding facts about the sheer number of sheep in Australia and unravel the mysteries behind the infamous foot rot disease. Dive into the broad diversity of livestock across geographical boundaries and crack industry-specific acronyms as you enjoy these...2024-03-2921 min
Toplines and Tales170 - Characters in Livestock - John CameronJohn Cameron CBE is a man that needs no introduction. From being Scotland’s largest sheep farmer, running 800 suckler cows, a beef cattle contract with Waitrose and a herd of pedigree Hereford cattle, we chat live at his farm in Fife about his incredible career in agriculture. We also have a fun a great chat about his other passion, trains, hearing some superb stories from the great man in this unmissable episode!
2024-03-2240 min
Toplines and Tales169 - Characters in Livestock - Neil WattieNeil Wattie from Aberdeenshire runs one of the top herds of Aberdeen-Angus in Britain. Talking us through the beginnings and the initial families in his Tonley herd, it is not hard to see why he and his son Mark are now consistently at the forefront of the breed in UK. We also hear about his ‘day job’ as head of a large agricultural machinery dealership and a few ventures into other breeds but is his passion for the Angus characteristics that definitely shine through in this informative chat.
2024-03-1136 min
Toplines and Tales1 - Toplines and Tales Livestock Quiz - Quiz number 1Try your luck on the Toplines and Tales Livestock Quiz, hosted by Andy Frazier. Our very first quiz this week has 5 rounds, although one of those is visual. This quiz is mainly UK and Ireland based questions although future quizzes will include questions from the rest of the world.
Round 3, Logos round can be found here https://andyfrazier.wixsite.com/ttquiz
2024-02-2825 min
Toplines and Tales168 - Characters in Livestock - Sally CroweWelcome to an engaging episode of 'Toplines and Tails' featuring Sally Crowe, a renowned and inspiring crofter from Caithness renowned for her efforts in wool wrapping and diversification in agriculture. Sally, a single mother inheriting a 25-acre croft, is a shining example of women empowerment in the field of agriculture. Follow along with her intriguing journey which spans from her cattle and sheep rearing, to remote working, global travels, wool handling show participation, and striving in the face of debilitating illness.
With resilience unmatched, Sally, even after falling victim to Q fever, continued with the extensive farming...2024-02-2353 min
Toplines and Tales167 - Characters in Livestock - Esmor EvansOften referred to as the Welsh Wizard, Esmor Evans needs no introduction, being one of the nations leading cattle breeders for a number of decades. As well as the successes of his top herd of Maerdy Charolais cattle, we chat about his other herds/flocks along with his business as a full-time vet in this highly interesting episode.
2024-02-1638 min
Toplines and Tales166 - Characters in Livestock - Wallace CurrieA great chat with communicator and social influencer Wallace Currie from Dumfries, originally from Arran. This young man is such a great orator it’s no wonder he has been assigned the lead of communications for Scotland Young Farmers, a lecturer in farm diversification, and a current Nuffield scholar as well as running a successful podcast.
2024-02-0951 min
Toplines and Tales165 - Characters in Livestock - John HenningThis episode gets fascinating chat with angus breeder John Henning from Northern Ireland. As well as running the top Drumcorn herd with his wife, former banker John has a busy life throughout the agricultural industry with directorships and trustee roles in some highly prestigious organizations and has been awarded an OBE for his services to agriculture.
2024-01-2657 min
Toplines and Tales164 - Toplines and Tales in Argentina - pt 2 - WineThe second half of our trip to Argentina took us to Mendoza in the west where we stayed in a vineyard and visited a few more. I hope this has captured some of the culture of the vines, wines and country, as well as a chat with some of our tour guests, and even a sing-song.
2024-01-191h 02
Toplines and Tales163 - Toplines and Tales in Argentina - pt 1 - BeefA chance of a lifetime to accompany a trip of great folks to Argentina to look at some cows. The first of two special episodes, where I did my best to explain the trip as well as capturing snippets of conversations with some of the many huge farms that we visited.
2024-01-1742 min
Toplines and Tales162 - Christmas Special - New Year Kist Party - Part 3Still at our Christmas Party, which just kept getting better. This time someone posed the question of the best beast that maybe should have won Smithfield but didn’t which set the minds of my highly knowable guests to work. As the drink flowed, Stuart Hunter recalled his last Smithfield kist party drinking out of a Pringles tube, Donald discussed the excessive size of modern show winners with some solid opinions added from some wise men, before eventually persuading Ian Anderson to sing us a ditty!
This is an absolutely priceless listen!
2023-12-2953 minToplines and Tales161 - Christmas Special - Smithfield Kist Party - Part 2In part 2 of our Christmas party, we reminisce about some of the nights ‘downtown’ in London before my fellow cattle steward, Julian, and I have more serious chat about the challenges of running the show. Then follows some stories about the frequent visits of the Royal family, and a few rather hilarious tales around that.
2023-12-241h 05
Toplines and Tales160 - Christmas Special - Smithfield Kist Party - Part 1This week we hosted an online Christmas kist party for our listeners to celebrate 19 years since we were all last at Royal Smithfield Show together. Taking about legends in the fatstock world, to legends in the fatstock world, we start with a roll of honour for all those champion winners over 50+ years which morphs into more general chitchat and tales from the event with over 40 distinguished guests. As the party went on until 2am, this is the first hour, with more shenanigans and craic to follow as the drink flowed!
2023-12-221h 03
Toplines and Tales159 - Characters in Livestock - Kenny SutherlandA familiar character about the show scene, Kenny Sutherland and his family run one of the largest livestock operations in the North of Scotland, with 2000 ewes and 400 suckler cows. A past champion winner at Smithfield and an involvement in the Highland show, Kenny discusses their more recent success with the Longhorn breed as a base for their cows, as well as Cheviots, Texels and Suffolk sires in the sheep. They have also diversified into tourism at Sibmister Mains in Caithness.
2023-12-1531 min
Toplines and Tales158 - The Nuffield Farming ScholarshipStarted by Lord Nuffield in 1947, the Nuffield Farming Scholarship has been paramount to the success of many candidates who have applied and reaped the rewards. Now with over 1000 scholars being awarded I speak to Nuffield's Charlotte Mersen about the fascinating history of the Lord, the Award, and its current operations in UK and around the world.
2023-12-0830 min
Toplines and Tales157 - Media Special - MarteyeMarteye has been an incredible success story since the start of Covid lockdown, a system now used by over 100 livestock markets across Ireland and UK to stream online sales and facilitate bidding. I speak with one of its founders, Jamie Nolan, about their journey and what the company now offers 2.5 million farmers who now tune into to sales, bringing local and national marts into their own homes.
2023-12-0151 min
Toplines and Tales156 - Characters in Livestock - Olivier RambertHighly interesting chat with Frenchman Olivier Rambert, the manager of Interlim, the commercial arm of the Limousin cattle society in France, based at the Pole du Lanaud station. Holding 4 bull sales per year they market upwards of 500 bulls selected from the best in the country. With many going for export, the bulls have undergone strict tests, not just for weight and muscle but also genomics and temperament. We also hear the differences in beef consummation between France and its neighbouring countries, particularly around eating older animals
2023-11-2434 min
Toplines and Tales155 - Characters in Livestock - Robert GroomRobert Groom is rather unusual guest, being an Englishman in New York! Having dispersed his Angus herd in Scotland he has been breeding top Angus in USA for 25 years and is a regular exhibitor on the American show circuit. A great ambassador for the breed, he also reveals that he is behind the set-up of a nucleus herd of American type Angus back in Scotland.
2023-11-1744 min
Toplines and Tales154 - Special episode - Live from Young Handlers competitionA quite unusual special short episode live from the Young Handlers section of the Stars of the Future calf show at Stirling. This episode is backed up with photos and short video on our Toplines and Tales Facebook page.
2023-11-1310 min
Toplines and Tales153 - Characters in Livestock - Arwel OwenWelshman Arwel Owen is not only a top Charolais cattle breeder and judge, but also a man who sees, assesses and buys a lot of bulls through his day job as Beef Supply Chain Manager for Genus, one of the world’s leading semen supply companies. This week we get a fascinating insight into the changing state of the industry both at home and worldwide as beef-from-dairy makes rapid inroads, while Arwel furnishes us with some excellent words of wisdom gained by 40 years in the business.
2023-11-0358 min
Toplines and Tales152 - Characters in Livestock - Jason WarehamA man who has been on the UK cattle showing scene for a long while, large as life Jason Wareham chats about the family farm shop business, his and his wife Sarah's successful journey with Galloway cattle and their herd of British Blues. Add in some pedigree sheep, an abattoir, a haulage business, as well as a busy judging schedule and you can understand why it took me while to track Jason down to speak to me on Toplines and Tales!
2023-10-2735 min
Toplines and Tales151 - Characters in Livestock - Jim StoboIt was my pleasure to sit down with The Late Jim Stobo, OBE, in his home 10 years ago and record some of his wisdom. Sadly no longer with us, Jim was one of the great men in the UK livestock business, holding a number of senior positions throughout the industry. His depth of knowledge both historical and recent on a whole range of subjects, particularly with Angus cattle, was just astounding.
2023-10-2038 min
Toplines and Tales150 - Characters in Livestock - Mathew GouldingOne of the most successful Angus and Hereford breeders in Ireland, Mathew Goulding talks through his journey with both breeds. Mathew attributes his initial success by applying principles in female families that he learned through growing up on a dairy farm. With wise words such as ‘every cow has to be a machine in your factory’ and ‘idle cows are a drain on resources, adding to carbon footprint’, you soon get an understanding why Mathew has become one of the highest regarded cattle breeders in Europe.
2023-10-1342 min
Toplines and Tales149 - Characters in Livestock - David BensonFrom a top stockman to one of the most successful breed CEO’s, David Benson has been involved in Charolais cattle, both man and boy. We have a chat about his early years with the breed as well as his reflection on what he and the breed has achieved during his 29 years at the helm of such a great society.
2023-10-0639 min
Toplines and Tales148 - Market Update - Drew PatrickTop auctioneer from North East England, Drew Patrick, speaks to me about the essential role of the livestock auction market in UK as well as the state of play with the industry, before delving into some more controversial subjects in current livestock business.
2023-09-2945 min
Toplines and Tales147 - Characters in Livestock - Gavin DouglasGavin Douglas was a highly respected sheep breeder in the Scottish Borders who sadly died earlier this year. I chat to his neighbour and friend Derek Redpath about the prowess of Gavin and how his South Country Cheviot flock has been consistently at the top of the breed, as well as his depth of knowledge across the sheep industry.
2023-09-2227 min
Toplines and Tales146 - Characters in Livestock - Phil stocker - NSAPhil Stocker has been CEO for the National Sheep Association for 12 years and he gives us an insight into what the NSA provide for the UK sheep industry. We discuss animal welfare, general sheep statistics and the prospect of the live export trade re-opening for breeding animals, among a host of other interesting sheep facts including carbon responsibility and what NSA are doing to encourage youngsters into the industry.
2023-09-1551 min
Toplines and Tales145 - Media Special - Noel Clancy - Out the GapAn entertaining episode when I chat with fellow podcaster, Noel Clancy, based in southern Ireland who runs the highly successful ‘Out the Gap’ podcast. His monthly podcast speaks to folks in live rural locations and he compares the difference and tribulations with live recording versus studio. We also kick some conversation about the price of food, some ribbing about the rugby and few other interesting subjects.
2023-09-0844 min
Toplines and Tales144 - Media Special - Gareth Wyn JonesHill farmer and social influencer Gareth talks candidly through how we must work harder to try and resolve the disconnect between agriculture and the general public. Through his high-profile media presence, he also speaks about how we all need to pull together as well, as issues of mental health and protecting the environment.
2023-09-0153 min
Toplines and Tales143 - Media Special - This Farming LifeFilm producer Gareth Fielding divulges a fascinating look into what happens behind the scenes filming the popular series This Farming Life which airs on BBC TV shortly. From choosing the farmers, filming from the shadows and the hours of recording that need to be edited into 12 hours of viewing, this really is a fascinating insight into how mainstream media works from the programme’s producer.
2023-08-2541 min
Toplines and Tales142 - Characters in Livestock - Ali JacksonThis week one of UK’s leading breeders and stockmen, Ali Jackson, speaks to us about his many successes as well as an insight into some of his feeding regimes. We are also joined by Jordan Aitken, local representative from Harbro about how their feed helps customers such as Ali towards producing their stock in such top condition.
2023-08-1837 min
Toplines and Tales141 - Characters in Livestock - Bob McWalterAnother well known face around the cattle lines across Scotland, Bob McWalter shares some of his life and stories with Toplines and Tales from a long, fun-filled and able career in the business.
2023-08-1132 min
Toplines and Tales140 - Characters in Livestock - Jan GreenMy great friend and real 'character' Jan Green has a birthday today, so it was fantastic to catch up with her to talk about the early days in the British Blues, hers and John’s leap of faith move to North Scotland and their successes ever since. Some great craic and reminisces on this one, even with John in the background!
2023-08-0438 min
Toplines and Tales139 - Characters in Livestock - George HarveyThis week a combination podcast, with my character in livestock being the well known George Harvey, and a recording live from the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells in this highly spontaneous if not somewhat challenging episode.
2023-07-2826 min
Toplines and Tales138 - Characters in Livestock - Bruce MairBruce Mair of the Muiresk Suffolk and Texel flocks in Turriff needs little introduction as one of the greatest minds in the sheep world. He speaks of the early days when the flock continued to annually break records, before we discuss the more recent venture into Beltex in this fascinating interview.
2023-07-2141 min
Toplines and Tales137 - Carbon Special - Prof John GllilandThis week we run a special episode which some of you may have seen at the Scottish beef event, when it was my privilege to speak to Professor John Gilliland, a man who really knows his stuff in the beef business and, more importantly, has an incredible foresight into the future of our industry and particularly Carbon measurement and Net Zero. A must listen for every beef farmer, worldwide.
2023-07-1422 min
Toplines and Tales136 - Characters in Livestock - Ken FletcherOne of the greatest characters in Scottish livestock, Ken Fletcher, long time editor of the Scottish Farmer magazine, shortly due to retire, talks through his times at the paper and the livestock industry in general, bringing along his usual wit and craic.
2023-07-0741 min
Toplines and Tales135 - Characters in Livestock - Albert De CoganOne of the most successful Angus breeders and showmen in Ireland, I speak to the well known and respected Albert De Cogan about his 60 yeas in showing cattle, and his links with the breed.
2023-06-2319 min
Toplines and Tales134 - Characters in Livestock - Jaclyn WilsonNot just any rancher, Jaclyn Wilson and her father from Nebraska have just won 2023 National Beef Quality Assurance Cow/Calf Producer of the Year out of over 700,000 beef cow operators in the United States. Running a large herd on the Nebraska Sandhills, an area she likens to ‘the Sahara Desert, only with vegetation,’ stock rate is 1 pair to 15-20 acres! As well as being on the board of the NCBA, Jaclyn has recently launched their own beef label marketing an Environmentally produced product at Flying Diamond Beef Ranch.
2023-06-1629 min
Toplines and Tales133 - Sheep Shearing SpecialI speak about sheep shearing with possibly two of the funniest guys in agriculture, Dye Clark and Cammy Wilson, as we preview the Golden Shears world sheep shearing event due in Edinburgh next week. One is chief commentator and the other a competitor, both with a huge depth of knowledge of the sport.
2023-06-0944 min
Toplines and Tales132 - Characters in Livestock - Albert HowieScotland doesn’t have many characters more ‘larger than life’ than my guest this week, Albert Howie from Aberdeenshire. Albert tells of his early days in continental sheep, his business dealings in Eastern Europe, before moving on to the Texel and Limousin flocks for which Knock is better known.
2023-06-0230 min
Toplines and Tales131 - Characters in Livestock - Jeff AitkenFrom a family background in pedigree sheep and learning his trade at 2 of the country's top Texel flocks, Jeff Aitken has spent 14 years building up the top flock at Procters Farms. Now with the added responsibility of being Chairman of the Texel sheep Society, we talk through his achievements as well as the planned celebrations for the breeds 50th birthday next year.
2023-05-2631 min
Toplines and Tales130 - Scottish Beef EventAs a preview to the Scottish Beef Event I speak with Peter Langdale, owner of the 5000 acre Dalswinton Estate near Dumfries where it will be hosted. We discuss beef cattle, the future of the suckler cow and delve into issues such as sustainability, biodiversity and carbon responsibility. I also get a chat with Scott Henderson, chairman of the event, as to what will be on show at this bi-annual must-visit affair.
2023-05-1927 min
Toplines and Tales129 - Characters in Livestock - Jimmy WilsonTop stockman and breeder Jimmy Wilson talks of his early days working for Gordon Blackstock which got him started in Suffolk sheep and his Bridgetown flock. Along with a few other select breeders from the Aberdeenshire area, they ruled the roost in the Suffolk sheep world for a good few decades. Jimmy went on to be a top Charolais cattle breeder also, and was chairman and president of both societies. With such depth of knowledge in the livestock world, he offers us all some invaluable advice.
2023-05-1238 min
Toplines and Tales128 - Characters in Livestock - Slacky the ButcherI have a great chat with Yorkshire butcher, Slacky, a real character who not only offers fantastic products, but quirky over the counter advice on how to cook and prepare. A brilliant advocate of not only British products but locally sourced meat, it is the way that social media has massively increased his business that makes this a fascinating, informative and entertaining listen.
2023-05-0550 min
Toplines and Tales127 - Characters in Livestock - Mike AlfordMy guest this week, Mike Alford is certainly not a man who does things by halves. With 3 pedigree herds, 3 pedigree flocks, all at the top of their game, as well a successful wholesale meat business a butcher’s shop and fattening unit, he and his family certainly live life to the full. With a love of showing, he says: ‘You can’t beat livestock, it’s good for the mind!’
2023-04-2835 min
Toplines and Tales126 - Characters in Livestock - McEnroe BrothersThis week we get together with two Irish brothers, John and Leo McEnroe, not only great cattle breeders but with plenty of stories to tell, including driving 16 cattle to Oldcastle show on the road and home again! From their father Bartle's excellent beginnings, now running two separate herds, both men are right at the top of their game in the Angus world.
2023-04-2149 min
Toplines and Tales125 - Characters in Livestock - Donald BiggarDonald Biggar was not only a man who had massive respect in the beef cattle industry but part of a dynasty. I speak with his son Duncan about his father, grand-father and great grand-father and the thing they all had in common, not just breeding top animals but a gentle way of overseeing proceedings and finding ways forward.
2023-04-141h 11
Toplines and Tales124 - Characters in Livestock - Rich ThompsonChatting to Aberdonian, Rich Thompson, a very understated but talented stockman. We hear about him working in New Zealand as a youngster and then his time at Bankhead Angus when they were the top of their game. Rich not only won Smithfield on his first visit but was the first to win it with a Limousin sired beast. Now semi-retired he still keeps his hand in, helping the McKechnie family with Highland cattle. His brother Friar also gets a mention.
2023-04-0727 min
Toplines and Tales123 - Characters in Livestock - Ian and Madge AndersonA celebration this week as I have a most enjoyable chat with one of livestock's Golden couples, Ian and Madge Anderson as they celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. In his usual chatty way Ian talks us through his early days with Angus, his time at Rushmore and the fun this formidable team have had over the years in a most delightful episode.
2023-03-311h 06
Toplines and Tales122 - Characters in Livestock - David LeggatI am honoured this week to speak to one of the UK's greatest livestock auctioneers, former boss of United Auctions, David Leggat, MBE. We hear how David started at Perth Market as an office boy straight from school and conducted his first sale of pedigrees, selling pigs in Ireland! The personable way he has with people has not only taken him to the pinnacle of his profession but made him one of the most likeable men in the pedigree industry.
2023-03-2436 min
Toplines and Tales121 -Characters in Livestock - Dennis GallVeteran stockman Dennis Gall shares his exploits with the Galloway breed among others in a highly interesting chat. Among his successes we hear about his bull nearly getting beaten in the show ring by a rabbit and, in his delightfully modest way, how he has helped and nurtured a lot of the younger generation of stockmen.
2023-03-1744 min
Toplines and Tales120 - Characters in Livestock - Sal ForbesAlthough the very first lady to have their portrait hung in the prestigious Saddle and Sirloin Club, the name of Sal Forbes may not be familiar to everyone but she really was a true inspiration not just to cattle breeders worldwide but to all women in the industry. With a deep pedigree of high achievers in her family, Dr Bob Hough highlights some of their fascinating history before we hear how Sal, with her husband Waldo, started and shaped the Red Angus breed by instigating and promoting high performance.
2023-03-1039 min
Toplines and Tales119 - Characters in Livestock - Norman CattoThis week we chat to a Scotsman in Argentina, who has been there some 60 years, man and boy, working with and bringing out some of the best cattle in the country. As he casually mentions winning more than 40 championships at Palermo show, along with a whole list of other achievements, it is pretty obvious why he is valued as one of the top cattlemen in South America to this day and it is a great pleasure to hear his story.
2023-03-0335 min
Toplines and Tales118 - Characters in Livestock - Geordie SoutarGeordie Soutar and his family have made it a passion to preserve the Native lines of Angus cattle that could trace origins back to the original herd books. Looking back at a type of cattle that would finish off grass they soon found their genetics were sought after world-wide. With bulls like Dunlouise Jipsey Earl, the Native Angus is now represented in many countries and Geordie has suitably been rewarded for his work with an OBE.
2023-02-2445 min
Toplines and Tales117 - Wellbeing special - FarmstrongAn episode everyone should listen to, we chat to New Zealand dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne about the mental health struggles he suffered some years ago and how the Farmstrong organization helped him through. Now one of their ambassadors, he reveals how Farmstong started in New Zealand 8 years ago, covering the whole topic of wellbeing in the agricultural community. With the company currently running a series of talks throughout Scotland, we are also joined Farmstrong Scotland’s chairman, John Scott, about what message is spreading and how.
2023-02-1753 min
Toplines and Tales116 - Characters in Livestock - Garrett BehanTop Irish Simmental breeder Garrett Behan is an extremely hard man to get past, both at sales and shows. With the Clonagh and Jennalyn herds both churning out top stock that are highly in demand, he talks us through his journey from just one cow to selling the current record priced Simmental bull. Also winner of the coveted Miss World with Clonagh Darling Eyes, Garrett now holds an annual online sale, due shortly.
2023-02-1049 min
Toplines and Tales115 - Special episode - Tales from the lambing shedAnother special episode this week hears me host an online webinar to 200 guests, direct from the lambing sheds of two of Scotland's leading sheep breeders, Robert Laird from Cambwell and Finlay MacIntyre from Dunalistair Estate. In conjunction with Harbro we chat through the challenges of lambing, with these two knowledgeable guys offering a whole host of free advice to sheep breeders of all levels..
2023-02-0357 min
Toplines and Tales114 - Perth Bull Sales SpecialYet another first at Toplines and Tales as we go visual for the first time. This weeks podcast charts the history of the iconic Perth Bull Sales in conjunction with a simultaneous YouTube video portraying hundreds of photos of the subjects mentioned. Please visit Youtube and look for Toplines and Tales, episode 114.
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2023-01-2725 min
Toplines and Tales113 - Characters in Livestock - Cammy WilsonA great fun chat with Cammy Wilson from the phenomenally successful YouTube Channel, The sheep Game. His passion for the industry shines through from the outset as we discuss some personal stuff and move on to what we can all do for farmer’s mental health. The time flies by as a host of subjects of all things sheep come and go as we get an insight into what makes one man evolve into a household word in our industry in such a short space of time.
2023-01-231h 03
The Winter Faith PodcastTodd Frazier has Winter Faith! - Episode #101Today’s guest is my first cousin Todd Frazier. He is a person who I have looked up to since I was in elementary school. One of my first memories of him is during the annual Frazier football thanksgiving day , in the winter snow of Wisconsin, was him playing in only shorts and a t- shirt while the rest of us were all bundled up in a full snow suit.
Todd is funny like that. His joy comes from resilience and his faith and his wife.
Todd has endured a lot of trauma in his life, especially as a young ki...2023-01-1844 min
Toplines and Tales112 - Modern Livestock Operations - Graham Gilmore, TattykeelJust how do you go about designing and creating a new top-quality breed of sheep to suit the modern world? Our guest Graham Gilmore of the Tattykeel stud in Australia has done just that, breaking just about every record in the book in the process including making 240,000 dollars for one ram. With statements like ‘people are hungry, not cold’ the Tattykeel Australian White not only sheds its wool, thrives in all climates, but produces some of the finest restaurant-quality meat in the world due to the uniquely low melting point of its intra-muscular fat. This episode really is a fasc...2023-01-1357 min
Toplines and Tales111 - Characters in Livestock - Pete DowlmanWe pay homage to a well known character and cattleman I had massive respect for, sadly recently deceased, Peter (Piccolo) Dowlman. Although a humble man, his ability with animals and people made him a great friend and mentor to many over his long lifespan, particularly among Hereford and Angus breeds. His son Paul and I chat about his achievements as well as some of the craic that was had in his presence.
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Toplines and Tales110 - Characters in Livestock - Major David WalterNot just for the Charolais purists, we end the year with probably my most enjoyable interview to date with one of life’s really great characters, (Major) David Walter. Although his family has been at Balthayock for a few hundred years, we hear about his fascinating younger days in the forces and the city, including playing polo with our current King. Although his very first cow got torpedoed by some Italians, David speaks of an early passion for the Charolais breed and buying a bull at auction for a colossal sum at the time! Today the Balthayock herd is no...2022-12-3054 min
Toplines and Tales109 - Christmas SpecialThis week along with a few mates, Scott, Derek and Andrew, all of whom are fellow commentators at the Royal Highland Show, we roll out the Christmas drink and have a laugh, as well as some serious chat. We start by mentioning a few great folks that the industry has lost over the past year. When we get to big Doddie it opens up a discussion about the fact that many great rugby players were and are farmers. A random chat about using crossbred rams leaves us divided although the concept Scott raises of producing a Wagyu type lamb...2022-12-231h 22
Toplines and Tales108 - Characters in Livestock - PJ BudlerMy guest PJ Budler has judged a staggering 81 breeds of cattle in 43 different countries! Based in Texas and now working as a consultant for an embryo company, we start by discussing the merits of cloning. His time working in Scotland gave him an understanding that breeds need to be adapted to their surroundings to produce effective genetics. We move on the ‘Champion of The World’ beef competition which he started nearly a decade and now involves animals from 93 countries. Then we get into a quite controversial area of EPDs versus visual assessment in this highly enjoyable interview with one of t...2022-12-1655 min
Toplines and Tales107 - Characters in Livestock - Eustace BurkeThis week we cross to Southern Ireland to speak with Angus breeder Eustace Burke. From humble beginnings we hear how Eustace and his father built up the highly successful Clonthead herd of Angus including the all-Ireland medium herd competition. We go on to his role as president of the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association and their post-brexit role as a HQ for a number of breeds in Europe as well the function of The Government funded Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) database which aims to record data ‘from conception to fork’ through genomic evaluation!
2022-12-0950 min
Brands And Barbed Wire"Cash Cow" Author, Andy FrazierOn today’s episode we record a new first for Brands and Barbed Wire as we jump across the pond as they say and speak with the author of the book Cash Cow, Andy Frazier. We learn about Andy’s own history in the cattle business, how he became interested in the story of Jack Dick as well as his own podcast. I’ve been looking forward to today’s interview and can’t wait to introduce you to Andy Frazier. Andy welcome to Brands and Barbed Wire.
Andy’s book Cash Cow can be found on Amazon and fo...2022-11-141h 22
Grace Bible ChurchShepherds of Grace Ep. 4 | Andy Frazier | Care Groups at Grace Bible ChurchShepherds of Grace Ep. 4 | Andy Frazier | Care Groups at Grace Bible Church2022-01-2913 min
Middle Market MusingsEpisode 7 Graeme Frazier, Private Capital Research, GF DataGraeme Frazier is the co-founder of GF Data, the leading provider of data on private middle market M&A transactions, as well as President of Private Capital Research, a provider of buy-side business development services. Graeme shares his unique views as a practitioner and analyst in the middle market. He brings his trademark patience to encounters with two old friends.2021-07-1432 min
The Winter Faith PodcastThomas Jay Oord on God's nature & Andy's Cancer Update - Episode #138In this episode, Andy is joined by his new friend Tom. They talk about his new book Open and Relational Theology and they discuss Andy's thoughts and feelings since his recent diagnosis of a rare form of cancer.
About Thomas Jay Oord
Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions...2021-07-0639 min
The Winter Faith PodcastGod's Plan?Talking Faith & Suffering with Steve Homer True of ESPN Milwaukee - Episode #133Everyone has a different faith story. In this episode, Steve Homer True shares his story of questioning God's plan. Homer grew up in a good Catholic family in Wisconsin. He values his faith and doesn’t mind sharing it. Suffering and grief are not far from him but he still believe but he can’t explain why. Join me and Homer as we seek to listen to God together. Listen to Homer on ESPN Wisconsin daily and find his video podcast on YouTube called My Faith with Homer and Gil.
"Sometimes faith feels as cold as Winter." - Andy Frazier The...2021-06-0130 min
The Winter Faith PodcastMeghan Tschanz is a Woman Rising- Episode #132In episode #132, Meghan Tschanz teaches Andy about faith and feminism using her new book Woman Rising as the background. Meghan has felt God's presence in her most broken moments and it was an honor to listen to her stories. Buy her book today and listen to her podcast to gain more insight from Meghan.
About Meghan
Fresh out of college, hating her job, and searching for meaning, Meghan Tschanz left everything to join a mission trip around the globe, and quickly witnessed oppression experienced by women that she never thought possible. Over the next several years, she befriended women around...2021-05-2549 min
The Winter Faith PodcastMegan Westra - Born Again and Again - Episode #130Megan Westra joins Andy to talk about her upbringing in the church and her awesome book, Born Again and Again. Find her work on her website and her podcast.
About Megan (in her own words)
Hi, I'm Megan, I'm glad you're here.
I started writing when my spouse and I decided to move halfway across the country to live in a disinvested neighborhood and work as children's pastors. I used to post recipes, and pictures of the kids we worked with, and cute young married people stuff.
After my daughter was born I started questioning my beliefs, and haven’t st...2021-05-1138 min
Middle Market MusingsEpisode 0 Graeme FrazierGraeme Frazier is the co-founder of GF Data, the leading provider of data on private middle market M&A transactions, as well as President of Private Capital Research, a provider of buy-side business development services. Graeme shares his unique views as a practitioner and analyst in the middle market. He brings his trademark patience to encounters with two old friends.2021-04-2238 minThe Winter Faith PodcastKara and Andy talk Faith and Seasons- Episode #119The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy2021-02-1638 min
Real Talk with George & Frazier Podcastep37 Real talk George and Frazier interview with Comedian Andy SteinbergSend us a textinterview with Comedian Andy SteinbergInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show2021-01-171h 00
Untenured TracksE58: Choose Your Own Adventure (w/ Dr. Annabelle Frazier)This week I talk to Dr. Annabelle Frazier about her research on defendant decision making and teaching forensic psychology.
You can follow Dr. Frazier on Twitter @Dr_AFrazier
As always, you can follow the show at @UntenuredTracks
2020-12-011h 06The Human Side of Money5: Andy Hart | Focusing on Managing Humans Instead of Assets to Deliver Better OutcomesAndy Hart is the founder of Maven Adviser, the host of the Maven Money podcast, and the founder of Humans Under Management, a behavioral finance conference with a focus on delivering better outcomes for clients.
As someone who both runs a successful practice as a financial advisor and helps advisors better understand how to apply behavioral finance in their practice, Andy came highly recommended for his ability to provide specific and practical strategies he’s used with his clients for years to promote optimal behavior and deliver better outcomes.
We discuss:
The dangers of usi...2020-09-081h 26The Winter Faith PodcastTyler Interviews Andy about his Winter Faith - Episode #102Episode #102 on Winter Faith is a bit different. My good friend Tyler interviews me on today's show. I am so excited to share my interview from my friend Tyler. Tyler aims to create space for people to grow professionally and personally. Find him on Facebook.
Tyler and I had a meaningful conversation about theology, vulnerability, and how to be an emotional healthy person. We both are interested in how God is working through people's stories. Our stories always shape our theology and that is important lesson I have always believed.
The Winter Faith Podcast is foc...2020-09-0148 min
The Winter Faith PodcastEpisode #100 with Dominique Montagne Frazier!In this episode, Andy's wife Dominique reviews the first 100 episodes of Winter Faith with him and they dream about the future of the show!
The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Su...2020-08-1827 min
The AntifadaEp. 102 - LASD SMD w/ Scott FrazierWhile the most riotous moments of the George Floyd Uprising have past, in parts of the country renewed attention to police tyranny continues to lead to clashes. LA Podcast co-host Scott Frazier joins us to talk about the struggle in Los Angeles, specifically against its massive Sheriff's Dept (LASD) now in the spotlight for horrific acts of violence following the discovery of Robert Fuller, a black man dead from hanging, in Palmdale California.
After immediately ruling the death a suicide with no evidence, LASD killed Fuller's half brother Terron Boone. And last week they inexplicably killed 18 year...2020-06-241h 04
The Winter Faith PodcastThe Office + Quarantine with Dom and Andy (Fun Friday Episode)In this special episode first time guest and long time listener Dominique Montagne Frazier Fox co hosts the show. Dom and Andy aim and set up to have an intelligent conversation by discussing NBC’s hit sitcom The Office and surviving a global pandemic. Did Dom and Andy achieve their goal of having an intelligent conversation? Give the show a listen and you be the judge.
The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.
Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of...2020-04-1726 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesHow to Teach Young Kids About Money (And Why They're Never Too Young) | Liz FrazierCertified Financial Planner Liz Frazier shares how parents can teach their young kids about money. She reviews practical tips for Moms and Dads to help their children learn about needs vs. wants, the importance of an allowance system and how to develop a daily gratitude practice.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-1930 min
The Winter Faith PodcastAndy and Jon talk Men Managing Emotions - Episode #68In episode #68, Andy interviews his friend Jonathan Cooke on a wide range of subjects. Lots of wisdom, laughter, and parenting tips in this one friends. This is one part of a larger conversation so if you would like to hear the full conversation subscribe to the podcast and download episode #40 of the Winter Faith Podcast.
The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.
Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Follow @winterfaithpodcast o...2019-11-1925 min
The Langston Frazier Showfeat. Andy Hewitt! - #TLFSPod - Episode #3Join me as I discussed the mindset behind the winning mentality, some of the best golf courses he’s ever played, TW’s 82nd victory and more with Andy Hewitt, President of the UMES PGMSA! ⛳️2019-10-2935 min
The Winter Faith PodcastCan Siri bring you Shalom? - Episode #54Episode #54 is a solo episode by Andy in which he reads a poem and reflects on Shalom.
Hope you enjoy friends!
Can Siri bring you Shalom? - written by Andy Frazier
Who of you by scrolling on Instagram can add an hour to your day ?
Who of you can send a tweet and add more happiness to your day?
Who of you can get so many likes on Facebook you feel something ; like closeness to the divine?
Who of you can get self esteem b...2019-07-0908 min
The Winter Faith PodcastShawn Frazier talks “Adoption, Celebrate Recovery, and Music" - Episode #46In this episode, Andy interviews his good friend and cousin Shawn Frazier. The two of them discuss growing up in Wisconsin, their love for music, their mentors, marriage, adoption, and how God has developed their faith through tests and trials.
Shawn Frazier is the worship minister at the North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
The show also supports Bethany Adoption Agency and Christian Services.
The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.
Fo...2019-05-141h 06
The Winter Faith PodcastAndy and Ian discuss Fatherhood- Episode #37Andy and Ian discuss anxiety in their context of family. Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and now on Stitcher. Also become a Patron for only $1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/join/winterfaithandy?2019-03-0930 min
The Kingdom ComesForgivenessTaking a look at the role forgiveness plays in the Christian walk.2006-08-0608 minThe Kingdom ComesSeedsWhat kind of soil is your heart made of?2006-01-2906 min