Best Dan Wool Podcasts (2025)

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#156 Beating Cheatgrass with Sheep 1:00:46

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Cheatgrass is an invasive annual grass that threatens millions of acres of grazing land and habitat in the western US. Dan talks with Idaho sheep rancher Riley Kowitz and Boise State researcher Dr. Kelly Hopping about a collaborative research project in Idaho that is proving that targeted grazing with sheep can be part of the solution!…

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#155 The CA Labor Challenges w/ Dan and Ryan 1:02:24

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After successfully avoiding talking about the biggest challenge facing the California sheep ranchers, Ryan and Dan dive into AB1066 and the challenges the interpretation of that law has created. Lots of generalizations for an extremely complex issue, we hope it gets some good conversations going

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#154 Centralized Food, Fragile Systems 55:32

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Ryan and Rosie recorded 12/13/24 about emerging diseases, outbreaks, investigations, and responses (appropriate or otherwise). Since this recording new developments may have come to light. Seek guidance from your local sources. Other notes: 1. During this episode we use the aviation industry and its black box mindset as an example of an industry th…

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#153 - Dan and Ryan talk sheep stuff 51:01

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Ryan and Dan recorded 11-15-24

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#152 Belated Banter about Bummers 1:13:55

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Ryan and Dr. Rosie (recorded in early November) talk about lambing and how raising orphan lambs has changed over the years at Emigh Livestock.

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#151 Considering Running Feeders, Lets Unpack This! (Plus Life Updates) 52:37

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Dan and Rosie update each other on their lives inside and outside the sheep world. Dan asks Rosie to help discuss some changes he's considering within his own operation.

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#150 good chat 50:59

1y ago50:59

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Ryan and Dan talk sheep stuff

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#149 Water Cooler Chats at the Wool Press 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

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"Wool is the greatest thing ever and it's a miracle what it can do." Ryan and Rosie dedicate another episode to celebrate the craftsmanship and artistry that allows us to use wool for so many of it's miraculous qualities. It's not all about knitting, I promise!

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#148 Fast Fatty Facts 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

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Dr. Rosie Busch and Dan Macon have there minds blown by this fun conversation with Dr. Payam Vahmani. Did you ever wonder how what our livestock eat changes the flavor or health of the meat or milk they produce? Then this is your episode...

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#147 Wool Shirts = Sunshine + Water (just add sheep) 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

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Dan Macon talks with special guest, Danielle Duni, from the Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership about the benefits of sheep on our incredibly diverse landscapes. After listening if you’d like to learn more about how you can enjoy a premium for your wool for land stewardship practices you are doing go to https://fiberpartnership.ncat.org…

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#146 Interesting Stuff Ewe Should Know 57:03

1+ y ago57:03

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Dan and Ryan talk about financing and the importance of cash management, especially in a high interest rate environment. Don’t take a loan you can pay back and when in doubt stick with cash.

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#145 Sheepherd Forensic Files 52:50

1+ y ago52:50

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Did you ever watch Bones and think, “I could do that!” Dan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about the importance of an investigation of what type of predator may be impacting your flock and how those impacts may be measured.

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#144 Sheep Stuff Goes to College 48:33

1+ y ago48:33

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Dan talks with UC Davis range management specialist Dr. Leslie Roche about restoring native plants using sheep! And about the flexibility small ruminants can provide for modern ranching operations.

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#143 More than Counting Sheep w/ Dr. Natalie Urie, USDA NAHMS 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

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Dr. Rosie Busch catches up with Dr. Natalie Urie, the Sheep and Goat Study Lead for the National Animal Health Monitoring System at USDA. The 2024 National Sheep Study is underway. How are these studies developed and what are they used for? Join us for this short chat.

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#142 The Calendar turns to 2024 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

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Dan and Ryan chat about the long absence and how to deal with change. We appreciate all the listeners

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#141 Lamenting over an Epic Lambing Season 44:37

2y ago44:37

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Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch catch up after a busy lambing season. How is success measured? Any noticeable difference? [Dr. Busch mentions at one point that she thinks of thiamine deficiency with animals that have a rumen since the thiamine is produced by rumen microbes. While that is true, pre-ruminants (young calves, lambs, and kids) need thi…

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#140 2023 Lambing Barn Live 58:34

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Rosie makes a visit to Ryan’s lambing camp and record a podcast. We cover how lambing’s going and Dr Busch has some advice for helping sick young lambs

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#139 Learning about Rams by talking Bulls 39:26

2y ago39:26

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Dan and Ryan catch up in person the th Bruin ranch bull sale and talk bull buying strategy and how it relates to sourcing rams. Fresno State alum and expert herdsman Justin Davis makes a guest appearance too

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#138 banter at its best 35:58

2y ago35:58

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Ryan and Dan banter about covering all the time that’s past since we last recorded! Great to be back

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16-Tracks and Recording Drums 37:23

2y ago37:23

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In this episode, Mike and Dan talk about 16-track recording; how it opened the door for the close micing of drums and eliminated the need for internal bouncing, allowing for the preservation of multiple, 1st generation drum tracks.By Dr. Fragomeni

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#137: Bluetongue Research Update (US) 49:54

2y ago49:54

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Two in one week!! Dr. Rosie Busch had the great opportunity to guest host for the ASI Research Update podcast. Don’t miss it! We talk with Dr. Christie Mayo and Dr. Molly Carpenter about their works and incredible collaborations to help us better understand the complexities of the virus-vector-host interface!! So wild.…

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#136: Back to February 52:28

2y ago52:28

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A lot of life, travels, business, and discovery has happened in these many months in between. Ryan and Rosie catch up. It’s been a while. We talk about a little of it and lots about sheep stuff! We’ve missed you all.

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8-Tracking Pt2: Manual Mixing And Tape Splicing 29:39

2y ago29:39

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In this episode, Mike describes the 'genius' of Dave Bryson's little 8-track sketchpad setup, and Dan remembers his 8-track sequencing setup. Then Mike describes how he used tape splicing techniques to maximize his mixes and how they eventually led to him getting a major label record deal.By Dr. Fragomeni

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Sid & Nancy And 8-Tracking Pt1 28:24

2y ago28:24

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In this episode, Mike and Dan finish their conversation about 4-tracking, focusing on Dan's first major soundtrack gig, the (1986) cult classic, Sid & Nancy. Then they begin the first of a 2-part chat on 8-tracking.By Dr. Fragomeni

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What Does A Producer Actually Do? 37:14

2y ago37:14

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In this debut episode, Mike and Dan introduce themselves and discuss the role of the music producer. Then they talk about the craft of 4-track recording and how, as an art form of its own, it served as a tool that helped them develop their early production skills.By germling

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#135: Shearing in God’s country 35:38

2y ago35:38

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Ryan and his son Connor visit with 2023 shearing champ Chad Furlong about shearing and farming in Roseburg, OR where the sheep industry is thriving.

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#134: Going to the Dogs | Cat Urbigkit 1:00:12

2+ y ago1:00:12

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Cat Urbigkit is an author and photographer based in Wyoming. In addition to her career as a newspaper reporter, Urbigkit became a full-time book author in 2005. She’s been a devoted reader, writer, and library user since she was in third grade. Cat continues to write books and report for various news outlets. The author lives on a working sheep ran…

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#133: Community in its Truest Form 49:22

2+ y ago49:22

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Didn’t Ryan say his grandpa always said to “plan for the unexpected”? Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch catch up about life and how communities respond and step up when the unexpected happens.

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#132: Talking of Sustainability (with the real experts) 33:08

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Dr. Rosie Busch has sooooo many questions when it comes to the topic of sustainability. We’ve touched on this topic before, but in this episode Rosie gets to ask all of her burning questions to Dr. Sara Place with CSU and AgNext, one of the top researchers in her field.

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#131: Nutrition Chat with Dr Allen Pettey 1:08:41

2+ y ago1:08:41

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Rosie and Ryan sit down with Dr Allen Pettey of UC Davis and walk through nutrition basics and then walk into the great unknown of attempting to balance vitamins and minerals in an ever changing grass systems. So much information packed into this hour chat. Happy Ash Wednesday

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#130: Lambing Barns 58:56

2+ y ago58:56

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If you have a structure for lambing all ewes, just ewes and lambs that need some TLC, or you’re in the dreaming/planning stage, this is a great episode for you. Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about their favorite features of lambing facilities.

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#129: Pastures and People With Joe Fischer 1:19:13

2+ y ago1:19:13

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Ryan catches up with Angus Underground podcast star and SSESK friend Joe Fischer. Joe quiz’s Ryan about weaning and where is seasonal grasses are and Ryan learns how to read and graze in trees. The conversation then jumps into an excellently inspiring bit about working with people and building relationships. Enjoy…

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#128: Difficult Dialogues 51:39

2+ y ago51:39

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It’s still raining in California! Wow! This is amazing. Dan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how it impacts our animals and the difficult conversations we may need to have with our peers.

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#127: It’s Season 4! 😱 50:59

2+ y ago50:59

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The first episode of 2023. It’s amazing. It’s raining in California! Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch talk all things weather and water especially. 😁 Thanks for being a listener. Let us know what you want to hear.

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#126: Listener Q&A 1:05:37

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Dr Busch, Dan, and Ryan sit down and answer your questions

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#125: Where da Wild Things Be 59:22

2+ y ago59:22

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Dan joins UC Cooperative Extension wildlife experts Dr. Carolyn Whitesell and Breanna Martinico to talk about all things critters - predators, beneficial (and potentially problematic) birds, and livestock protection tools.

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#124: Sheep Ranch Code of Conduct 58:33

3y ago58:33

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Ryan and Dan get caught up and talk about the unspoken rules of ranches

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#123: Feast for the Ears 56:35

3y ago56:35

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Dan and Dr. Busch reminisce over various feasts they’ve prepared. Discussing different cooking methods and favorite cuts of lamb. Then they talk briefly about difficult but very real impacts of predators on flock behavior and performance. New research idea? I think so!!

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#122: What Remains Constant? 55:27

3y ago55:27

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Don’t they say the one thing that is constant is that everything is always changing? Today Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how this year looks different from last year. How does that impact our ability to measure environmental impacts on a large scale?

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#121: The Cloven Truth - Footrot 1:10:23

3y ago1:10:23

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All you would ever want to know about foot rot and foot health in your sheep. Dr Busch helps Ryan understand footrot through this episode. We hope it helps you too.

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#120: Just a Trace 57:23

3y ago57:23

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Dan Macon and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about how important and challenging it can be to balance such a small part of a ruminant diet… trace minerals.

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#119: Unconventional Conversations 1:06:16

3y ago1:06:16

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Ryan Mahoney and Dr. Rosie Busch have a casual conversation about conspiracy theories, cultural norms, and lots of random stuff. Rosie has had way too much time traveling alone and has been thinking a lot about the incredible unique qualities of the places and people she gets to work with. What did you take away from this conversation?…

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#118: 5000 lambs later 1:04:22

3y ago1:04:22

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Ryan and Dan talk about flushing ewes and what affects it has on a lamb crop. Then they discuss what we’re the causes of Ryan’s early lamp crop and when/if he should make changes to the breeding program.

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#117: Lambing Barn Live 55:00

3y ago55:00

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Dr Busch and Ryan sit down in the lambing barn and discuss a variety of things Ryan has seen over his lambing season. We were planning on posting this next week but due to popular demand(Mr Blakeman) here you go!

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#116: Lambing Reflections - I wish I knew now what I didn’t know then 55:36

3y ago55:36

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Dan and Ryan get caught up about all sorts of ranch and farm things. Even some important sheep things ewe should know. Ryan’s starting lambing so he talks about it a lot. And Dan makes obscure rock-n-roll references…

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#115: The SOPs of Western Range Sheep Production? 55:49

3y ago55:49

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In todays world less than 2% of the population are involved with agriculture. So just imagine the fraction of a percent involved with raising sheep lamb or wool. Many large commodities connect with the consumer and tell their story with the help of marketing programs. Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about the benefits of these program and ways to eas…

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#114: Down the Rabbit Hole: Vaccines 1:04:59

3y ago1:04:59

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Dan Macon (much like Alice) daringly and inquisitively follows Dr. Busch (like the white rabbit always running late) down the chaotic rabbit hole of vaccine technology, immune responses, and availability in the US. It’s quite a tale.

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#113: Midday with the Mill Station Vets (well, two of the three) 1:04:40

3y ago1:04:40

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After a lively herd check of the Emigh Livestock ewes and super speedy OPP sampling (seriously) Ryan decides it would be a great idea to be outnumbered by UC Davis SVM alumni. Meet the new Mill Station Vet associate, Dr. Katie McFarren, and enjoy the stories of Dr. Jason Bravos.

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#112: Volatility - The Downside of Strong Markets 1:22:56

3y ago1:22:56

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Dan and Ryan discuss the current negative market conditions. During last years markets record highs, we all knew they would come down. Now that they have, we are wondering why. They could have gone deeper and left a lot unsaid, but they discussed some key points we all should consider.

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#111: Data Data Data: Is EID Technology Worth It!? 48:33

3y ago48:33

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Rosie and Dan catch up on the California Wool Growers annual meeting and take a deep dive into EID technology