A podcast for cattlemen of all kinds, breeds, focuses, and niches that addresses the hard topics that no one wants to talk about or are too afraid to talk about. We take on all manner of different issues in the beef industry with guests from the cow-calf, backgrounding, feeding, packing, and marketing segments (and everywhere else in between). We aren't the experts on every topic, but we want to hear from the ones who are.
Episode 6- Adopting a Commercial Approach; Tom Brink
Join us for Episode 6 with special guest Tom Brink with Top Dollar Angus. In this episode, we cover topics like Tom's background leading up to the founding of Top Dollar Angus, services offered by Top Dollar Angus, the factors that drive feeder cattle value, the future of the cattle feeding industry, and actions breed associations can take to increase and promote feeder calf value for their commercial customers.
For feedback, questions or comments, email kyle@geneplusbrangus.com.
28 Sept 2026
Episode 5- Stories From the Block; Doak Lambert
Episode 5 brings us Col. Doak Lambert, one of the greatest auctioneers to ever hold a microphone. He has one of the most unique coming up stories of anyone in the auction business and brings a unique perspective to the beef business from atop his perch on the auction block. Hear it all from the man himself, just hit the play button!
If you have any comments, feedback or questions, leave a comment or email kyle@geneplusbrangus.com
14 Sept 2026
In the Cattle Business, "Can't", Isn't in My Vocabulary Part 2; Vern Suhn
Join us for Part 2 as we continue our discussion with Vern as we discuss advancements made in the cattle business across his lifetime, where we are headed next, breeding philosophies around line breeding vs. outcrossing and some sage advice for the young people entering the breed.
We would love to hear your feedback! Drop us a comment, or shoot us an email at kyle@geneplusbrangus.com
7 Sept 2026
Episode 4- In the Cattle Business, "Can't", Isn't in My Vocabulary Part 1; Vern Suhn
Tune in for Part 1 with special guest Vern Suhn as he talks about his start in the cattle business growing up on on the most progressive ranches in the nation as an early adopter of A.I.,, and his journey through the cattle business, reflecting on the decisions and advancements that got him to where he is today.
If you have any comments or questions, drop a comment or shoot us an email at kyle @geneplusbrangus.com.
24 Aug 2026
Episode 3- Second to No One; Mike Vorel
Tune in for Episode 3 of Ranching Off the Record, co-hosted by Kyle Caldwell and Cody Gariss, with guest Mike Vorel of Vorel Farms.
Mike has made a name for himself in a variety of different livestock ventures. He was well-known in the Brangus business for breeding some of the greatest number of herd sires relative to the number of cows bred on his ranch. He is a true breeder of stock, expertly fitting his cowherd to their environment, and maximizing his results.
We want to hear from you! If you have any comments, feedback or questions, drop a comment or shoot us an email at kyle@geneplusbrangus.com.
10 Aug 2026
Episode 2- The Lost Art of the Cowman Part 2; Chris Hardee
We continue our conversation with Chris Hardee in Part 2 of "The Lost Art of the Cowman" where we talk about some of the hard-earned experience he has picked up over his lifetime, the ideal cow for his environment, evaluating livestock correctly, and the new generation stepping up into the business.
If you have any questions or comments, shoot us a message on Facebook or send an email to kyle@geneplusbrangus.com.
10 Aug 2026
Episode 2- The Lost Art of the Cowman Part 1; Chris Hardee
Tune in for Part 1 with our guest Chris Hardee as we get into his start to the cow business, the importance of fitting a cowherd to your environment, and focusing on fertility in the cowherd.
For questions or comments, message us on Facebook and send an email to kyle@geneplusbrangus.com.
31 Jul 2026
Episode 1- Honesty in Marketing Part 2; Wade Fisher
We continue our conversation with Wade in Part 2, diving in to the heart of the issue of Honesty in Marketing.
27 Jul 2026
Episode 1- Honesty in Marketing Part 1; Wade Fisher
In part one we begin by introducing our guest - Wade Fisher - and explore a variety of topics including the start of Ideal Video Productions, changes in cattle marketing over the last several years, video and sale day prep, video pen design philosophy,
22 Jul 2026
Episode 0- Welcome to the Show!
Welcome in the the "first" episode of Ranching Off the Record, hosted by Kyle Caldwell and Cody Gariss. This podcast is several months in the making and we are excited to finally get going. This endeavor is centered around giving a platform to the straightforward, honest opinions of all operators in the cattle business that may not be popular or mainstream, but rather mirror the "off the record" conversations that we all have on a daily basis. We don't claim to be experts on every topic, but strive to find the guests that can help us get to the heart of a particular issue to have a productive conversation.
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