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The Rural DispatchTrucking Stories & Racy EscapadesSend a text⚠️ Explicit content warning: This episode is not suitable for most children.This week Mark Toms joins Smoke & Aly for a no holds barred trip down memory lane. From their trucking escapades, the worst of the worst truck drivers, and strip club shenanigans, to their present-day status as Disney dads, nothing is off limits. Buckle up for the kinds of stories you can only tell years down the road. Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road...
2026-02-1149 min
The Rural DispatchFrom Farm Kid to Full-Time Entrepreneur Building a Custom BusinessSend us a textIn this episode, Aly sits down with Luke Quandt, owner of Quandts Coatings to talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself. Luke grew up on a farm and started engraving in his spare time out of his house. After years of working on hog barns, he made the leap to go all in on his side hustle, and six years later hasn't looked back. Luke shares how his passion for quality craftsmanship has turned into a way to help other small businesses stand out, whether it's creating c...
2026-01-2130 min
The Rural DispatchUsing What You Know to Grow: How an Iowa Farm Family Built a Diversified Ag BusinessSend us a textIn this episode, Aly and Smoke sit down with Austin and Mady Blair, owners of ABC Beef, to talk about what it really looks like to diversify a family farming operation while raising three young kids. We dig into how they’ve used what they already knew to build multiple income streams, including their direct-to-consumer beef business. They share how the idea started, what it took to get up and running, the struggles they've faced, and where they hope to take things in the future.Austin and Mady also walk us th...
2026-01-1453 min
The Rural DispatchConservation, Cattle, and Confidence with Ashley BrincksSend us a textOn this episode, Aly is joined by Ashley Brincks, ag professional and leader specializing in cattle and conservation. In this episode, Ashley shares how her journey through both personal loss and professional opportunities has shaped her into the industry advocate she is today.She reflects on the ways resilience and hard work have guided her path, and we talk about the intersection of conservation and cattle production, the importance of producer’s voices in the industry, and what the next generation of ag leaders can bring to the table.Wh...
2025-09-1749 min
The Rural DispatchReno Rundown: Western Video Market Insights & Real-Time Rancher UpdatesSend us a textNEW: LEAVE US A MESSAGEFresh off Day 1 of the Western Video Market’s biggest sale of the year, Rick Machado joins us for a boots-on-the-ground conversation in Reno. As an auctioneer, cattleman, and part owner of WVM, Rick shares how the video sale works, what makes it unique, and other industry insights. Plus, we’re joined by a couple of drop-in guests, the Nuttall boys of Susanville, CA and Glenn Benjamin of Simla, CO, to talk about how day 1 of the sale went for them. This episo...
2025-07-2327 min
Here's What I WantGhost Hunting TV ShowKatie Behrens joins us to tell us what she wants in a ghost hunting TV show. The floor opened up to a LOT of questions and speculation on this one! We talk about past and current ghost experiences, what exactly constitutes a ghost, and who really believes. Plus, in a daring spectral experiment, we attempt to communicate with the spirit world through EVP!
2025-06-051h 04
The Rural DispatchFrom Hauling Livestock to Car Lots: Howard Curry on Trucking, Business, and the Power of Good PeopleSend us a textSit down with us as we talk with Howard Curry, owner of Howard Curry Transport Inc, a brokerage business with deep roots in hauling livestock. Howard takes us all the way back to 1953, when his dad first got into hauling livestock. Born into the business in 1962, Howard's been a part of the livestock world ever since. At 16 years old, he quit school, moved out and went to work on his own -- building a life through trucking, livestock, dispatching, selling cars, and investing in real estate in Liberty, Indiana. Tu...
2025-05-211h 02
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastNFL Draft fantasy winners and losers: Tyler Warren in Indy is rough + Kaleb Johnson could be specialThe NFL Draft is in the books and we decided to do something no one has ever done after the draft warps up. We decided to identify the biggest fantasy winners and losers from this year's draft. What a concept! Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to pick the guys that had the best landing sports and worst landing spots for fantasy in this year's draft. The two also 'stand on the table' with their boldest rookie fantasy predictions for 2025. (3:45) - Fantasy loser: Tyler Warren going to the Colts (8:05) - Fantasy loser: Rhamondre Stevenson after Patriots dr...
2025-04-271h 12Yahoo Fantasy ForecastNFL Draft Preview: Wish-casting our favorite fantasy fits for QBs, RBs, WRs, TEsAndy Behrens joins Matt Harmon live for our official final preview of the NFL Draft. Instead of your run of the mill mock draft, the two ‘wish cast’ their favorite fantasy fits for the top QB, RB, WR and TE prospects in this year’s draft class. In secret list style, the two hosts go back and forth on each prospect and share their favorite landing spots that would maximize each prospects' fantasy potential.(4:25) - Cam Ward(9:15) - Shedeur Sanders (15:30) - Jaxson Dart (21:15) - Jalen Milroe (28:00) - Tyler Warren (32:4...
2025-04-231h 33
The Rural DispatchWill Epperly: From Rural Roots to World Champion AuctioneerSend us a textIn this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Will Epperly, 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion and co-owner of Dunlap Livestock Auction, to talk cattle, markets, and mentorship. From growing up in his family's sale barn in Virginia to becoming one of the top voices in the industry, Will shares the path that led him to earn the world champion title and co-own one of Iowa’s most respected livestock markets. We dive into what it really takes to become a world-class auctioneer, how he sees the cattle market evolving, and...
2025-04-1656 min
The Rural DispatchTrucking Talk: Peterbilt vs. Kenworth, Wilson vs. Eby & the Current Cattle MarketSend us a textThis week on The Rural Dispatch, we’re talking all things trucks, trailers, and the cattle industry with Smoke. From EPA regulations to the closure of the American Foods plant in Yankton, SD, there’s a lot shaking up the trucking & livestock worlds right now. Plus, we’re breaking down which brand is really best when it comes to trucks and livestock trailers. And, if you’re frustrated with the cattle market, you’re not alone. We wrap up with an honest conversation about market challenges.Listen now and don’t forget to su...
2025-03-1926 min
The Rural DispatchCattle Feeding Realities: Cash Flows, Hedging & Passion with Jeff "Bug" SchroederSend us a textIn this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I sit down with Smoke and Jeff "Bug" Schroeder, a cattle feeder from western Iowa, to talk about his journey in the industry. We cover everything from feeding in dirt lots and barns to the realities of hedging cattle and what skills every good cattle feeder should have in their back pocket. Tune in for an honest look at the cattle business, the highs and lows, and what it really takes to make it work. Resources & Links:Cattle Ma...
2025-03-0537 min
The Rural DispatchStories with Smoke: The Road to ResilienceSend us a textIn this episode of The Rural Dispatch: Delivering Stories from Rural America, I sit down with my better half, Smoke, to talk about the journey that shaped him and our family’s trucking business. We start with the story behind his name and his deep-rooted ties to trucking and agriculture.From its beginnings to where we are today, we break down the evolution of our trucking company, the challenges facing the industry right now, and what it takes to keep things moving—literally. Smoke shares insights into dispatching, customer relationships, and the...
2025-03-0526 min
Primetime Sports PodcastEp. 249 (10/10/23): NHL 2023-24 Season Preview with the Sports Guru and the King of Hasbrouck Heights | In-Depth Look at the Bruins & Islanders, Playoff Predictions, Stanley Cup Finals MatchupsIn this episode, Joey is joined by two special guests – Mike “the Sports Guru” Hurley, and Dan “the King of Hasbrouck Heights” Behrens, to preview the 2023-24 NHL season. They start off with a look into the Bruins and Islanders rosters and their offseason moves, including Brad Marchand being named captain of the Bruins, the losses of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the Islanders signing Ilya Sorokin and Pierre Engvall to eight-year extensions, and New York’s decision to trade for Bo Horvat last season. Additionally, the trio examines the Eastern and Western Conferences with a breakdown of who they believe...
2023-10-111h 40
The Most Accurate Podcast2023 MY GUYS — 12 Players You MUST DRAFT to DOMINATE in Fantasy FootballWelcome to the definitive guide for your 2023 Fantasy Football Draft! In this must-see video, we unveil our top four players at the crucial positions of QB, RB, WR & TE we have to leave fantasy drafts with!From quarterbacks like Geno Smith who will rack up the most passing yards and touchdowns, to game-changing running backs like Aaron Jones, to wide receivers like Tyler Lockett who will consistently rack up points, and potential breakout tight ends like Jake Ferguson, we cover it all. We've spent countless hours analyzing stats, injury reports, and offseason moves to give you an...
2023-08-301h 00
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastWho's this year's Amon-Ra St. Brown? (Dark horse top 10 WR candidates)Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens continue our summer 'Flip the script' series by trying to identify this year's Amon-Ra St. Brown: A dark horse WR candidate that will finish in the top 10 in fantasy scoring in 2023.The two start by looking at which WR in Jacksonville will be the primary option for Trevor Lawrence this season and if that can produce elite fantasy production. The two also agree Drake London is ready to take off in Atlanta and make the second year leap into super stardom. Harmon and Behrens then discuss if we can expect bounce back...
2023-06-231h 03
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastNFL Draft recap: Identifying the 'day one' fantasy impact rookiesThe NFL Draft is finally in the books which means our fantasy experts Matt Harmon, Dalton Del Don, and Andy Behrens can begin to dissect every angle of it.The three go over all the major skill position players (QB, RB, WR, TE) drafted and their fits and place the rookies into three categories: Major impact, maybe impactful, and least impactful.Harmon, Del Don and Behrens begin the show by trying to rationalize the 49ers decision to take a kicker in the third round and end the show by trying to make sense of the...
2023-05-021h 19
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastWild Card Recap: The end of Brady in TB, historic Charger-ing & Daniel Jones sinks the VikingsMatt Harmon and Andy Behrens recap all six of the games from a wildly entertaining NFL Wild Card weekend and look ahead to the offseason plans for the teams that were eliminated.Dak Prescott and Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore really shined on Monday night, effectively ending Tom Brady’s time with the Buccaneers. He likely won’t find a home with the 49ers, who continue to get impressive performances from rookie QB Brock Purdy and an offense filled with playmakers.The Chargers blew a 27-0 lead to lose to the Jaguars, and it’s mostly...
2023-01-181h 10
Fantasy Hockey LifeEP 240 | Victor and Jesse on the World JuniorsVictor and Jesse have thoughts on pool play at the World Juniors! We discuss performances by Filip Bystadt, Tyler Boucher, Lian Bichsel, Ludvig Jansson, Carl Lindbom, Matyas Sapovaliv, Isak Rosen, David Jiricek, Jani Nyman, David Spacek, Jimmy Snuggerud, Filip Mesar, Stanislav Svozil, Simon Nemec, Sean Behrens, and Peter Repcik. Our show is presented by Fantrax.com and proud to be a part of the Dobber Podcast Network. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Listen and...
2023-01-021h 17
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastWeek 16 Pickups: Injury updates, Dotson on fire & waiver wire etiquetteMatt Harmon is joined by Andy Behrens to break down the news coming out of Week 15 in the NFL before diving into what is left on waiver wires, but not before laying out some crucial waiver wire etiquette.First, the guys discuss the disappointing news coming out regarding Jonathan Taylor’s high ankle sprain and what a blow that is for fantasy teams. Then the guys spend time talking about Trevor Lawrence, who is ascending to one of the highest tiers of fantasy QBs right now.After a brief lesson on waiver wire etiquette, Andy ex...
2022-12-201h 16
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastWeek 15 Pickups: Injury updates, Mariota benched for Ridder & Herbert shines vs. TuaMatt Harmon and Andy Behrens break down Monday’s news coming out of week 14 of the NFL schedule before diving into some waiver wire recommendations for teams that need help in week 15Deebo Samuel’s ankle is probably bad enough that you should drop him, even though Brock Purdy has the 49ers’ offense cruising.The Atlanta Falcons put Marcus Mariota on IR, clearing the path for rookie QB Desmond Ridder. At the same time, the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins are hoping for big games from their respective QBs (Mike White & Tua Tagovailoa).Spea...
2022-12-131h 07
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastWeek 14 Fantasy Preview: Derrick Henry health questions, Brock Purdy debate & the return of MANdrewsMatt Harmon is joined by Andy Behrens and Dalton Del Don to preview all of the week 14 games in the NFL with an eye towards fantasy football.They kick off the show with an appreciation of Jalen Hurts, who has been so good this season that he and Patrick Mahomes might screw up the Offensive Player of the Year award, and slightly less appreciation for Daniel Jones.The Jets upset the Bills with Zach Wilson as their QB, so why are the Bills so heavily favored this week? The guys explain why, and talk about...
2022-12-091h 15
Saturday Football UncensoredAP Poll Reaction, Fall Camp Updates, Arkansas & Texas A&M Season PreviewsChris & Tyler react to the official AP Poll Top 25 that was released Monday and go over which teams are too high and too low and more. Next they breakdown all the latest news and notes from Week 1 of Fall Camp and Saturday Scrimmages from around the SEC. Then they continue their preseason team preview series as they are joined by Tye Richardson from ESPN Hit That Line in Arkansas and Robert Behrens from SB Nation’s Good Bull Hunting Texas A&M site to preview the 2022 season for Arkansas & Texas A&M.
2022-08-161h 17The Most Accurate PodcastOffseason Narratives & Burning Questions with Andy BehrensAndy Behrens joins the pod! Is Keenan Allen's ADP appropriate given the change at QB for the Chargers? Will David Johnson have any wheels left when Bill O'Brien is done for him? What is Tom Brady's ceiling in Tampa? Why are people slandering Aaron Jones? Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire going to see 18+ touches from the get-go? Will the Ravens put Mark Ingram out to pasture? How will the Indy backfield shake out with Marlon Mack and Jonathan Taylor? Is Nick Chubb being overdrafted in the second round? Is Raheem Mostert a potential league-winner in the sixth round? Is the Ronald...
2020-08-181h 21
Yahoo Fantasy ForecastSalary cap draft strategy (plus Moss vs. Singletary & low grades on the Bengals)Andy Behrens is joined by Kate Magdziuk of Rotoworld and the BallBlast podcast to talk salary cap draft strategies and the new-era Bengals (and more) on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!Andy and Kate discuss some of their favorite strategies for Salary Cap Drafts. Should you go stars-and-scrubs or try to take a more balanced approach? What about saving some money for the end of the draft? Is that a good strategy to beat out your opponents for some $1 and $2 lottery picks or is it a waste of money that would be b...
2020-08-1849 min
Yahoo Fantasy Forecast2020's Carnival Teams: Good Offenses and Bad DefensesWelcome to the Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Forecast! Yahoo’s Scott Pianowski and PFF’s Ian Hartitz are here to talk about finding this year’s carnival teams, the teams you can expect to put up a ton of points on offense and give up a ton of points on defense like the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and more![Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today] New name, new artwork, new release schedule, same crew! We will be coming at you five days a week, Monday through Friday, until the regu...
2020-08-0343 min
All the Webs a StageScene 7: Host of Troubles Part OneFriends, the audio you are about to hear may disturb you, it may turn your stomach, it may be simply too much for you to handle. Today's episode is part 1 of a murder mystery, written by host Steven way back in the year 2013. He is joined by Jax Von Adler (formerly Jax Collins), Dino Rosario Battaglia, and Shiana Tyler. Thank you to all three for their participation, and to Rory Behrens for inspiring Steven to write the play.
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2020-07-2825 min
Yahoo Fantasy Basketball PodcastTrade Deadline Recap: D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota, Andre Drummond to Cleveland, and moreWelcome back! Dalton Del Don and Andy Behrens are here to discuss all things NBA in the latest fantasy basketball podcast. And man, is there a LOT to talk about. The NBA Trade Deadline lived up to its billing with a flurry of late-day trades involving some big names.
The Warriors win the Andrew Wiggins sweepstakes! Oh, and D’Angelo Russell is heading to Minnesota. We'll look at the value of players like Jarrett Culver and Malik Beasley as well. (01:39)
Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III were traded to Philadelphia. Sadly, the move likely ends st...
2020-02-0734 min
Yahoo Fantasy Basketball PodcastThe Harden-Westbrook experiment looks good — so farIn the latest fantasy basketball podcast, Andy Behrens and Dalton Del Don discuss noteworthy items as we move past the first week of the regular season (oh, and a little World Series talk, too!).In this week’s Starting Five segment of the episode, Andy and Dalton run down the five biggest storylines of the fantasy week, which include: (4:20)1) Trae Young injured his right ankle. What will Atlanta do, and what are the best replacement options for fantasy managers?2) Brandon Ingram is, right now, the No. 6 overall player YTD. WTF?3) With th...
2019-10-3146 min
Yahoo Fantasy Basketball PodcastKey rookies light it up, and final draft prepIn the latest fantasy basketball podcast, Dalton Del Don and Andy Behrens continue their monitoring of the NBA preseason, along with providing their final draft notes before the 2019-20 NBA season officially gets underway next week!In this week’s Starting Five segment of the episode, Andy and Dalton run down the five biggest storylines of the fantasy week, which include: (2:20)1) We’ve had our first Anthony Davis injury fire-drill. What did we learn?2) Tyler Herro draws a start, lights up Hawks (23 points, five 3s).3) Brandon Clarke crushes, goes 16-12...
2019-10-1735 min