Best Robert Walker And Caleb Pirc Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 38 - Advantage Feeders - Evie Gates 1:31:45

12M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

In this episode we have a manufacturing rep on with me to discuss the Advantage Feeder and the use of it with small ruminants. A lot of sheep producers have purchased these units over the last several years since they have been introduced into the US so join us as we go over the units, how they work and why they work. We also recorded video and hav…

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Going Solo? Update on the SheepThings Podcast! 14:42

1y ago14:42

14:42

Wow, after an almost 2 yr break in the podcast action, it is time to crank back up! This is a basic update on what has been going on over those 2 yrs and what my plans are going forward. Thanks for the messages and comments to push me back into podcasting and I hope I can continue to produce what you enjoyed listening to.--- Support this podcast: h…

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S2E10 - Laura Fortmeyer Part 2 - Katahdin Breed Association Evolution 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

The one you all have been waiting for! Laura Fortmeyer from central Kansas maybe one of the few people alive that has been involved with the Katahdin breed before the breed association was established. She is going to tell her story from those times while working with Heifer International through the formation of the Katahdin Hair Sheep Internation…

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S2E9 - Laura Fortmeyer Part 1 - KHSI Early Beginnings 1:00:31

3y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

The one you all have been waiting for! Laura Fortmeyer from central Kansas maybe one of the few people alive that has been involved with the Katahdin breed before the breed association was established. She is going to tell her story from those times while working with Heifer International through the formation of the Katahdin Hair Sheep Internation…

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S2E8 - Lynn Fahrmeier Part 6 - New EBV's/Wrap Up 41:39

3y ago41:39

41:39

This is the final episode of a long series of Podcasts with Lynn talking all things NSIP. We receive a ton of messages from people wanting more info regarding NSIP, how to collect data, what each trait means and how to apply the traits within their flocks. With over 6 hours of conversation, I hoped with nailed all the right questions. Sorry about t…

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S2E7 – Lynn Fahrmeier Part 5 - Genomics 54:35

3y ago54:35

54:35

We have been getting tons of request for more information on NSIP and getting down to the basic understanding of it. Well wait no longer. Lynn is the current Chairperson of NSIP and former President and Board member of KHSI. We sat down with Lynn to get a background on him and his operation and worked our way into the basics of NSIP and even took a…

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S2E6 – Lynn Fahrmeier NSIP Part 4 56:46

3y ago56:46

56:46

We have been getting tons of request for more information on NSIP and getting down to the basic understanding of it. Well wait no longer. Lynn is the current Chairperson of NSIP and former President and Board member of KHSI. We sat down with Lynn to get a background on him and his operation and worked our way into the basics of NSIP and even took a…

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S2E5 - Lynn Fahrmeier NSIP Part 3 52:57

3+ y ago52:57

52:57

We have been getting tons of request for more information on NSIP and getting down to the basic understanding of it. Well wait no longer. Lynn is the current Chairperson of NSIP and former President and Board member of KHSI. We sat down with Lynn to get a background on him and his operation and worked our way into the basics of NSIP and even took a…

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S2E4 - Lynn Fahrmeier Part 2 55:02

3+ y ago55:02

55:02

We have been getting tons of request for more information on NSIP and getting down to the basic understanding of it. Well wait no longer. Lynn is the current President of NSIP and former President and Board member of KHSI. We sat down with Lynn to get a background on him and his operation and worked our way into the basics of NSIP and even took a d…

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S2E3 - Lynn Fahrmeier Part 1 34:13

3+ y ago34:13

34:13

Sorry for the break guys, we been planning on a great series of podcast and we all got busy and our guest got busy. So we decided to just wait him out. We have been getting tons of request for more information on NSIP and getting down to the basic understanding of it. Well wait no longer. Lynn is the current President of NSIP and former President a…

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S2E2 - Sara Gibson Part 2 1:15:39

3+ y ago1:15:39

1:15:39

So after a short break, we decided to do something different with the start of our season 2. Sara Gibson reached out to us and wanted to ask some basic questions as a newcomer to sheep industry. We convinced her to come on air and let’s discuss for everyone to listen. Not hardly as basic questions as we were expecting as you can tell Sara has done …

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S2E1 - Sara Gibson Part 1 39:23

3+ y ago39:23

39:23

So after a short break, we decided to do something different with the start of our season 2. Sara Gibson reached out to us and wanted to ask some basic questions as a newcomer to sheep industry. We convinced her to come on air and let's discuss for everyone to listen. Not hardly as basic questions as we were expecting as you can tell Sara has done …

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S1E26 - Jim Morgan Part 3 51:28

3+ y ago51:28

51:28

Probably didn't plan on having enough left of our conversation to have a 3rd episode with Jim but after listening a couple times I think this episode makes the cut. Pretty in depth discussion regarding crossbreeding, terminal sires, etc. Enjoy this episode with Dr James Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheep…

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S1E25 - Jim Morgan Part 2 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

50:33

Finally pinned down Jim Morgan to spend some time with us for make a couple episodes for our Podcast. In this episode we will learn about genetics and some cross breeding and carcass stuff and just about anything that pops up. Enjoy this episode with Dr James Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/supp…

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S1E24 - Jim Morgan Part 1 40:04

3+ y ago40:04

40:04

Finally pinned down Jim Morgan to spend some time with us for make a couple episodes for our Podcast. In this episode we will learn about Jim's youth and growing up in Kansas, through his education days to getting back to AR where he lives now. Enjoy this episode with Dr James Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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S1E23 - Dr Charles Parker Part 4 41:33

4y ago41:33

41:33

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest. His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is immeasurable. Dr Charles Parker is one of three honorary members of Katahdin Hair Sheep International. Dr Parker is also one of five key ind…

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S1E22 - Dr Charles Parker Part 3 37:13

4y ago37:13

37:13

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest. His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is unmeasurable. Dr Charles Parker is one of three honorary members of Katahdin Hair Sheep International. Dr Parker is also one of five key ind…

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S1E21 - Dr Charles Parker Part 2 59:42

4y ago59:42

59:42

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest. His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is unmeasurable. This episode discusses his time at US Sheep Research Center in Dubois, ID as well as the 3 legged, now 4 legged stool and the …

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S1E20 - Dr Charles Parker Part 1 1:07:45

4y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

From the moment we told a few people about the idea of our podcast, Dr Charles Parker of Ohio was the name everyone mentioned to have as a guest. His contribution to the sheep industry over the last 60+ yrs is unmeasurable. This episode discusses his career with sheep research from Ohio State to Texas A & M to being the director at US Sheep Researc…

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S1E19 - Q&A with Robert and Caleb 1:11:11

4y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Well we asked for it and you guys came through. We wanted feedback and questions so we could discuss and answer on air. We didn't get through all of them so more of these will come. Also, this is the first episode we did as video for our YouTube channel. Please hunt us done on YouTube and subscribe to our channel for more videos and updates. https:…

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S1E18 - Dan Turner Part 4 47:37

4y ago47:37

47:37

Our final episode with Dan Turner of Ewe Lamb Right Farm in Shippensburg, PA. In this episode we discuss some tips and tricks and ideas as well as some association ideas on growing the regional club exposure across the country. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthings/support…

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S1E17 -Dan Turner Part 3 47:42

4y ago47:42

47:42

Listen in as we chat with Dan Turner of Ewe Lamb Right Farm in Shippensburg, PA. Episode 3 about Dan’s start in sheep and the adventures over the last 20 years to get where he is today. Hopefully there is something for everyone to take away from this episode. Enjoy! — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheepthings/support --- Support this podc…

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S1E16 - Dan Turner Part 2 54:04

4y ago54:04

54:04

Listen in as we chat with Dan Turner of Ewe Lamb Right Farm in Shippensburg, PA. Very fun episode about Dan’s start in sheep and the adventures over the last 20 years to get where he is today. Hopefully there is something for everyone to take away from this episode. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthing…

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S1E15 - Dan Turner Part 1 45:05

4y ago45:05

45:05

Listen in as we chat with Dan Turner of Ewe Lamb Right Farm in Shippensburg, PA. Very fun episode about Dan's start in sheep and the adventures over the last 20 years to get where he is today. Hopefully there is something for everyone to take away from this episode. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheepthing…

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S1E14 Larry & Lisa Weeks Part 2 1:19:20

4y ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Part 2 of a conversation with 30 yr Katahdin breeder and former KHSI President Larry Weeks and his wife Lisa of Triple L Farms in Waynesboro, VA. The Weeks have also been contributor to NSIP for most of those 25 years as well. This was a great conversation and fun episode! — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheepthings/support --- Support th…

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S1E13 - Larry & Lisa Weeks Part 1 1:00:04

4y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Part 1 of a conversation with 30 yr Katahdin breeder and former KHSI President Larry Weeks and his wife Lisa of Triple L Farms in Waynesboro, VA. The Weeks have also been contributor to NSIP for most of those 25 years as well. This was a great conversation and fun episode! — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheepthings/support --- Support th…

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S1E12 - Brad Carothers Part 3 1:06:23

4y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Part 3 of a conversation with 5 yr Katahdin breeder Brad Carothers of Old Slate Farm in Mt Vernon, OH. We wanted to mix it up some from previous episodes and grab another newer breeder for insight on his beginnings and what has worked for him in his early establishment of his flock.—Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheepthings/support--- Sup…

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S1E11 - Brad Carothers Part 2 1:01:33

4y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Part 2 of a conversation with 5 yr Katahdin breeder Brad Carothers of Old Slate Farm in Mt Vernon, OH. We wanted to mix it up some from previous episodes and grab another newer breeder for insight on his beginnings and what has worked for him in his early establishment of his flock. — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheepthings/support --- …

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S1E10 - Brad Carothers Part 1 48:11

4y ago48:11

48:11

Part 1 of a conversation with 5 yr Katahdin breeder Brad Carothers of Old Slate Farm in Mt Vernon, OH. We wanted to mix it up some from previous episodes and grab another newer breeder for insight on his beginnings and what has worked for him in his early establishment of his flock. — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheepthings/support --- …

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S1E9 - Jane Smith Part 2 1:14:02

4y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

This is part 2 of our conversation with current KHSI President Jane Smith of DJ Smith Katahdins from Earl Park, IN. Jane shares her experiences from nearly 40 yrs of raising and showing sheep of all kinds, including range ewes, Columbias, Dorpers and now Katahdins. This was a great conversation that any level of breeder can take away something. ---…

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S1E8 - Jane Smith Part 1 1:01:52

4y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Our guest in this episode is current KHSI President Jane Smith of DJ Smith Katahdins from Earl Park, IN. Jane shares her experiences from nearly 40 yrs of raising and showing sheep of all kinds, including range ewes, Columbias, Dorpers and now Katahdins. This was a great conversation that any level of breeder can take away something. There are 2 pa…

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S1E7 - David Coplen Part 2 46:21

4y ago46:21

46:21

Part 2 of a conversation with 25 yr Katahdin breeder and former KHSI President David Coplen of Birch Cove Katahdins in Fulton MO. David has also been contributor to NSIP for most of those 25 years as well. One thing he is known for is his integration of the Texel influence and we go into detail about his program. Couple technical issues but a great…

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S1E6 - David Coplen Part 1 1:03:06

4y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Part 1 of a conversation with 25 yr Katahdin breeder and former KHSI President David Coplen of Birch Cove Katahdins in Fulton MO. David has also been contributor to NSIP for most of those 25 years as well. One thing he is known for is his integration of the Texel influence and we go into detail about his program. Couple technical issues but a great…

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S1E5 - Mark Dennis Part 4 51:28

4y ago51:28

51:28

The final segment of our conversation with long time Katahdin breeder Mark Dennis of Country Oak Ranch in Louisiana. 30+ years of history plus some background on Mark and what is management consist of and what he looks for in breeding stock selection. There will be a total of 5 episodes with Mark, so subscribe and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: h…

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S1E4 - Mark Dennis Part 3 44:28

4y ago44:28

44:28

Part 3 of our conversation with long time Katahdin breeder Mark Dennis of Country Oak Ranch in Louisiana. 30+ years of history plus some background on Mark and what is management consist of and what he looks for in breeding stock selection. There will be a total of 5 episodes with Mark, so subscribe and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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S1E3 - Mark Dennis Part 2 56:42

4y ago56:42

56:42

Part 2 of our conversation with long time Katahdin breeder Mark Dennis of Country Oak Ranch in Louisiana. 30+ years of history plus some background on Mark and what is management consist of and what he looks for in breeding stock selection. There will be a total of 5 episodes with Mark, so subscribe and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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S1E2 - Mark Dennis Part 1 50:23

4y ago50:23

50:23

Great conversation with long long time Katahdin breeder Mark Dennis of Country Oak Ranch in Louisiana. 30+ years of history plus some background on Mark and what his management consist of and what he looks for in breeding stock selection. There will be maybe 3-4 parts of our discussions with Mark, so subscribe and check back often. --- Support this…

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S1E1 - Robert & Caleb 1:17:10

4y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

The first episode into the Podcast adventure is a little background info on the hosts. The goal with this podcast is to reach out to industry leaders, breed associations, breeders, vets, etc and found out more about them and what they do, how they do it and anything else they are willing to share with us. Robert Walker and Caleb Pirc are both sheep…

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SheepThings (Trailer) 0:58

4y ago0:58

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