Best Lowline Podcasts (2025)

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XMTR Radio Hour #38: XMTR + Sono Electro Festival Review 59:58

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In this XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour, Isobel Anderson (Girls Twiddling Knobs) is in conversation with James Wilkie founder and curator of sound arts festival Sono Electro and Lucia Scazzocchio, founder and curator of XMTR Audio Arts Festival that both took place in St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex (26th-28th September). This is a candid conversat…

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XMTR Radio Hour #37: XMTR Festival Retrospective 59:55

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This XMTR Radio Hour is a retrospective from the XMTR Audio Arts Festival that took place in St Leonards on Sea in East Sussex on the last weekend of September. This is a little taste of the scope of sonic storytelling, radio art and immersive audio that people got to experience by the sea that weekend. 1. Across the Sea by Camilla Hannan (Extract)…

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XMTR Radio Hour #36: XMTR Festival Preview 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour features a selection of audio works composed and produced by just some of the audio makers and sound artists participating in the XMTR Audio Arts Festival in St Leonards -On-Sea (26th-28th September). Audio featured: Incantations by Amanda Gutiérrez, What Does your Body Want by Phoebe Macindoe, Transition by Kalli…

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XMTR RADIO HOUR #35: Accents, Shame and Substitutes 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour features a selection of audio works that have been submitted to xmtr.fm: Nanou Thassinda tells her story of belonging and acceptance in the UK through a study of regional accents in Life in Progress by Phoebe Macindoe, Chloe Turpin has uncomfortable conversations with her family in Brittany about a shameful event …

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XMTR RADIO HOUR #34 Radio Commons 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour hands the reins over to film maker and sound artist Ian Nesbitt from Radio Commons, on online platform of sonic interventions seeking to practice solidarity by building collective agency. It is an assembly of audio works structured as an online archipelago. The show features a selection of sound pieces from severa…

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XMTR RADIO HOUR #33 Audio shorts selection 2024 59:57

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour features a selection of short audio works that have been submitted to XMTR over the past year by both new and seasoned audio makers from around the world. Works featured are: The Magic of Waves by Eve Marie Bouche, I’d Rather be Swimming by Clair Urbahn, Smugglers Song by Mary Hooper, Knife, Fork, Keys by Hye Youn…

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Following Up and Looking Forward 1:09:28

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Welcome back to Aberdeen Barn Talk. Been a little tied up and had to take a break but host Curtis Ohlde is back and in this Episode sits down with Wes Gunn and David Shockey to review the last year while on the American Aberdeen Breeders Services Committee and what they are looking forward to in 2025. In addition both Wes and David are running for …

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XMTR Radio Hour 32: Sono Electro and XMTR Festival Unpacked 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is a retrospective conversation about the inception and outcomes of sound art and sonic storytelling festivals Sono Electro and XMTR Audio Arts Festival that took place in St Leonards on Sea in September. James Wilkie from Sono Electro and Lucia Scazzocchio from XMTR talk to Isobel Anderson - host of Girls Twiddli…

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XMTR Radio Hour #31 Long Live the New Sound 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour hands over the reigns to Adriene and Stuart from LLtNS (Long Live the New Sound) the freeform anti-podcast podcast for creative audio where audio makers and recordists can freely upload their sounds to add to this ever growing archive. They have chosen a selection of unexpected, eclectic, precise, messy and otherw…

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XMTR Radio Hour #30: Ed Baxter (ResonanceFM) 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is a conversation with Ed Baxter who has recently stepped down as Resonance FM creative director after being at the helm for over 22 years. Ed has selected a number of audio works that he initiated, directed or produced during this time, with a common theme of 'creating the conditions for something to happen'. The…

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XMTR Radio Hour #29: Lowlines 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is dedicated to Lowlines - a sonic scrapbook, a passport to roam, tuning in to the pulse of place, with 2 episodes from this series follows food entrepreneur & urban place-maker Petra Barran as she travels through the Americas, meeting people with profound connections to the places they’re from. We’ll join Petra a…

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07 |Epilogue: Landing Back in London 9:01

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Leaving the jungle, leaving the Americas, heading home! After OD-ing on mould and the thick, viscose brew - as well as more ‘place’ than I knew what to do with at times - the sweet relief of a plump pillow, seasoned food and a hot bath soon gives way to this eerie sense of…mutedness. All I can hear is white noise - and what do you do about that whe…

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06 |Low Vines: Pulled Down in Peru 45:32

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Two weeks at a plant medicine centre in the Peruvian Amazon - I thought this would be a good thorough deep dive and that I might get wiser and closer to the plants, but I soon discover that two weeks is nothing and that I know nothing. Everything at Aya Madre is a challenge to what you think you understand and who you think you are. An assault on t…

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05 |Plotlines: Aztec Permaculture in Xochimilco 31:29

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Working with the land, tuning into the pulse of place - the Aztecs knew what was up. They were engineering geniuses who worked with the lake around which Tenochtitlan (ancient Mexico City) was built to create a rich permaculture system - chinampas - fringed by canals and waterways. When the Spanish landed and took over they didn’t get it. They said…

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04 |Borderline: Desert Woman in Arivaca 45:27

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I’m looking for a desert woman, someone who is totally in tune with this powerful landscape and who might help me tune into its great vastness a little bit more. I hear in a Tucson cafe that Arivaca is ground zero for such women. I head down there - almost all the way to the border - and start asking around town for a desert woman. Who I end up spe…

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2024 Ohio Beef Expo & Sale 1:27:21

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined once again by reoccurring guest, Dustin Bender and a first time guest, Colton Tom with the University of Findlay in Ohio. Dustin shares past experience with the Ohio Beef Expo and the involvement the Eastern American Aberdeen Regional Association has had over the years. Colton then …

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03 |Trainline: Slow Train to Tucson 42:33

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The Sunset Limited, Westbound - Fly or take the Amtrak? The journey or the destination? Taking the slow train to Tucson just felt right. You know when your whole body craves a more gentle, almost human tempo to carry you onto the next place? So, whilst keen to get to the wide open desert, the opportunity to stretch out the journey, savour the chang…

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XMTR Radio Hour #28: A swimming event, A Requiem, Toilets, Silence and Salt Beef 58:14

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour celebrates works that have been submitted to xmtr.fm over the past year with an episode from Bristol based radio project Limbo Tapes' new podcast Limbo Calling, an exercise in mischief and the mundane from New York based Icelandic composer/sound designer Andrea Kristindottir, Berlin based photographer and audio st…

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Cann Valley Cattle Co. - Matt Cooney 48:38

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Matt Cooney of Cann Valley Cattle Co. from Victoria, Australia. Matt shares being a first generation cattleman, growing up in the city then finding interest in Lowline Cattle while visiting his aunt. Since then Matt has aggressively shown cattle to promote his program and has b…

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02 |Floodlines: Downriver to Plaquemines Parish 35:18

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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana - bottom of the map, end of the world and one of the ‘fastest disappearing places on earth’. Once fertile farmland, the bird’s foot-like piece of land that stretches south from New Orleans is fraying and breaking away under the pressure of industrial canal systems, rising sea levels and a leveed Mississippi river, divo…

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01 |Second Line: Footwork in New Orleans 28:06

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New Orleans - the most human city I know has to be the first stop on my pull to tune into the pulse of place. It’s the most magnetic of places. Here it feels like the air is thicker, the light has currents in it and the ground is …bouncy. And bubbling up from those streets is the second line, a rolling block party, a neighbourhood parade, a high-vo…

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International Series - Matt Wilkinson - Lowland Park Beef, NZ 1:14:52

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Rebecca Miller, David Shockey and Dustin Bender to talk with Matt Wilkinson of Lowland Park Beef in New Zealand. There was a little bit of mic feed back on one mic creating some static so hopefully you don't mind too much. Matt shares about the area he lives in New Zealand then h…

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00 |Starting Line: Petra in London 8:12

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Where are you right now? If you were asked to recall the details of the ground you just walked on - the way it felt beneath your feet…the smell… the sounds, the faces of the people you passed - could you do it? It’s possible you’re drawing a blank…and if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Petra Barran – a gatherer of people and fo…

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International Series - Margo Hayes - Vitulus Stud Australia 1:08:13

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Rebecca Miller to hear from Margo Hayes of Vitulus Stud, Queensland, Australia. Margo shares her story of starting out with two Lowline cows to shipping live cattle and genetics around the world. She was a Pioneer in Red Genetics and promoting them. Margo was a member of ALCA, Au…

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XMTR RADIO HOUR #27 Earlid - Hubris & Humility with Joan Schuman 59:55

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This XMTR (Transmitter) Radio Hour is dedicated to Earlid a gallery of evolving exhibits of sound art. US based Earlid founder and curator and seasoned radio practitioner Joan Shuman talks through a selection of five audio works that come under the theme Hubris and Humility. Works featured are by Bassel, Meira Asher, Evangeline Riddiford Graham and…

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Lessons Learned Episode 2 of 2 53:04

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Aberdeen Association Committee Members Dustin Bender, Wes Gunn and David Shockey. They continue on from the last episode talking about various females in their respective programs and wrap up with talking about committee goals for 2024. Curtis starts out sharing that t…

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Lesson Learned Pt. 1 with American Aberdeen Committee Members 58:51

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Aberdeen Association Committee Members Dustin Bender, Wes Gunn and David Shockey. They start out sharing information about their background and learn that David started out as a pig boy. They then review the committee and the Association for 2023 with the biggest accom…

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Reflecting Back on Season 1 1:36:48

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In this Season 2 Episode 1 of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with guest Told Bohlmeyer and Dustin Bender. They give updates on their respective farms since last being on then give an update on the future of their farms. They then talk about some current events before going talking about some of their favorite episodes from Sea…

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Going International - Ireland with Lucie & John Walsh 33:30

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde goes International traveling to Listowel, Ireland to talk with Lucie & Johan Walsh of Boiheamach Farms. Earlier in the day a local new crew was onsite to interview Lucie and John's farm and talk about Lowline cattle. They have the second herd to their knowledge of Lowline Cattle. The herd sta…

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XMTR #26: Steve Urquhart's Audio World 1:03:22

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This Transmitter Radio Hour is a selection of audio works chosen by award winning Glasgow based radio producer and sound artist Steve Urquhart. He joins Lucia to discuss why these works inspire, make him laugh and more importantly break the rules and conventions of radio making. Steve has worked for local radio in Cumbria, National Prison Radio and…

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Record Keeping - Productions Records 3 of 3 1:44:18

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with Dustin Bender and Eric Kyllo to wrap up the series on Record Keeping. Dustin brings some worksheets from his operation for calf production weights, preg checking and evaluating bull data. They each break down how they would break down for their individual operations. Eric …

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Record Keeping - Productions Records 2 of 3 1:33:22

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In this episode on the series of Record Keeping 2 of 3, host Curtis Ohlde sits down again with Eric Kyllo and Dustin Bender to take a deep dive into production records each use and how they are utilized in their programs and how these records are evaluated and and tie back into episode one of the Financial Plan. This episode runs a little longer th…

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XMTR #25: A Field Trip to Edmonton 59:55

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This show is dedicated to the joyful chaos that is Angel Edmonton in Enfield, North London. Once an industrial hub attracting factory workers and their families, the area has been neglected for decades as factories gave way to warehouses and social housing fell into decay. Today it's a multicultural crossroads undergoing massive redevelopment. Echo…

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2023 American Royal Update 46:36

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In this Bonus Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Royal Director of Communications Allyssa King. Allyssa shares the history of the American Royal then reviews the schedule starting with the Rodeo in May to the Breeding Cattle Shows starting now, Junior Shows next week, more Breeding Shows followed by Horse Shows…

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Record Keeping Episode 1 of 2 1:15:13

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In this episode 1 of 2 over record keeping, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Eric Kyllo of Minnesota who in addition to being an American Aberdeen Breeder is also a business owner and consultant. Dustin Bender also stops in. They discuss the importance of keeping good financial records and planning. Some of the areas they discuss are Production vs.…

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Pacheco Beef - Texas & New Mexico to the Flint Hills 53:36

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Wreen Pacheco of Pacheco Beef. Wrenn tells the story of her and her husband Arturo growing up in New Mexico and Texas, meeting at Junior College Judging and onto Texas Tech. Arturo then pursued a Phd in Ruminant Nutrition at K-State followed by finding a ranch to settle down to…

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Nutrition 101 with Twig Marston 1:01:03

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down to do a Nutrition 101 with Twig Marston. Twig tells of his background then they dive into what makes a ruminant a ruminant. They also discuss the stomachs that make up a ruminant and there respective function. In addition they discuss various nutrients and feed additive. Tune in for…

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Symphony in the Flint Hill & About the Flint Hills - Shared from The Cattle Call 54:38

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Today's Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk is a sharing from the The Cattle Call and brings awareness to the Flint Hills of Kansas and one way of doing that is with Symphony in the Flint Hills. The Cattle Call Host, Curtis Ohlde attends this years 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills and has the opportunity to interview Sandy Carlson the event manage…

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XMTR #24: Tapes and Time 59:43

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This Transmitter Radio Hour is an ode to tapes and time, featuring Glasgow based sound artist Steve Urquhart’s Doing Bird a mixtape recorded with inmates at Perth Prison (Scotland), a meditation on time by Brighton based composer and sound artists Joseph Wilkinson and a wonky plunderphonic mixtape by Bristol based Limbo Tapes. 1. Radio producer and…

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Spring Catch Up Part 2 1:01:52

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk a episode 2 of 2 Curtis and Dustin discuss current events and Junior Nationals in McCook, Nebraska along with June being Dairy Month and up and comping episode topics. Then continue on with Curtis, Todd and Dustin catching up on what is going on in their areas, discuss some current events and layout how things …

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Doc Talk with Heath Heyden - Spring Vaccinations 1:22:25

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In this weeks Episode, Curtis and Todd are joined for Doc Talk with Heath Heyden of Northwest Iowa. They catch up on some current events and what is goin on in their respective regions. Then discuss vaccinations for Bred Heifers, Wet Cows, Bulls and Calves. Going over Killed and Modified Live Vaccines along with primary differences and concerns wit…

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Spring Catch Up Part 1 45:56

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk a episode 1 of 2 Curtis and Todd are joined back by Dustin Bender to catch up on what is going on in their areas, discuss some current events and layout how things are going for their respective operations for rest of the year. Todd shares with us his recent trip to Ireland, golf and Guinness. Junior Nationals …

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XMTR#23: Sea Change - Audio Postcards from the Royal Docks 59:59

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This Transmitter Radio hour is dedicated to a series of 'Audio Postcards' produced by Lucia Scazzocchio (Social Broadcasts) to accompany Sea Change part of At the Docks 2023, a new summer season of arts culture and events at the Royal Docks in East London. Curated by Invisible Dust, Sea Change brings artists together with leading academics and Univ…

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Doc Talk with Chelsea Woodcock DVM; Bull Breeding Soundness Exams 32:03

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In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis sits down with the Chelsea Woodcock DVM, a native from California practicing Veterinary Medicine in Missouri. They will discuss the importance of doing bull physical exams prior to breeding season to make sure you don’t have any surprises at preg check time. 150 Years of Angus in the United States. h…

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Heat Siecker with Brent Sieck 1:27:51

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In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis and Todd discuss Coffee Talk and "Spring is in the Air"! Busy time with Calving, Planting, Spring Turnout and Breeding. They then talk with Brent Sieck the inventor of Heat Siecker a revolutionary tool for anyone to assist with heat detection for A.I., Embryo Transfer or for the clean up bull. They disc…

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Marketing 2 of 2 with Mark Sullivan of Stockman Magazine 1:14:39

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In this Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde and Todd Bohlmeyer discuss current events over Coffee Talk. Then the continuation of the previous episode they discuss Marketing with Dustin Bender. The episode is then wrapped up with Curtis sitting down with Mark Sullivan of The Stockman Magazine. Mark shares some stories about himself, the…

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Marketing 1 of 2 1:00:18

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In todays episode 1 of 2 of Aberdeen Barn Talk, your host Curtis Ohlde sits down with co-host Todd Bohlmeyer and Dustin Bender from Ohio to discuss what is going on in their areas in Coffee Talk and Marketing. Dustin shares his thoughts in marketing for his farms retail meat program. They talk about the importance of Sharing your Story, having a Ma…

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XMTR #22: Soundworlds with Pat Eakin Young 59:55

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This Transmitter Radio Hour explores the sonic theatre of Soundworlds - in conversation with director Patrick Eakin Young. The award winning Soundworlds is an audio stage for diverse stories where musicians, writers, theatre makers and sound artists collaborate to create a unique and immersive series of musical theatre for the ears. Extracts played…

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State of the Midwest American Aberdeen Region with President Steve Hoffman 1:06:42

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In this episode, Curtis and Todd sit down with Steve Hoffman owner of Steel Brook Livestock to learn about his family operation in Wisconsin. Steve is also the current President of the Midwest American Aberdeen Association and talks about his goals, membership renewal, opportunities in the annual directory and other programs the Association has. Fo…