Episodes

  • Ralph Wade - Champions Chant

    Ralph Wade - Champions Chant
    Mar 7 2026
    🎙️ New Episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast Today on the Western Ag Life Podcast, we had the honor of visiting with Colonel Ralph Wade, world champion auctioneer and one of the most respected voices in the auction industry. Colonel Wade joined us to talk about the upcoming Champion Chant Auction School, taking place March 25–27 in California. During the episode, Ralph shares the skills and techniques aspiring and experienced auctioneers can gain at the school — from developing a strong chant and ring presence to improving rhythm, clarity, and confidence behind the microphone. There are still a few spots available for this upcoming session, so if you’ve ever thought about becoming an auctioneer or sharpening your chant, now is the time to get involved. 📣 Be sure to contact Champion Chant Auction School to secure your spot in this upcoming class! Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #Auctioneer #ChampionChant #AuctionLife #AuctionIndustry #AuctionSchool #RalphWade #AgCommunity #WesternLifestyle #LearnTheChant #AgPodcast
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    19 mins
  • Joel Judge- The Source sessions

    Joel Judge- The Source sessions
    Mar 2 2026
    🎙️ Western Ag Life Podcast – New Episode Alert! We’re excited to welcome Joel Judge of The Judge Source Cattle Genetics to the Western Ag Life Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Joel to talk about his upcoming auction on March 7 at the beautiful Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson in Scottsdale**. Joel shares the details behind this highly anticipated sale and gives us an inside look at the elite cattle genetics that will be available for purchase. From program development to what sets these genetics apart in today’s market, this is a great conversation for serious cattlemen and anyone looking to elevate their herd. If you’re in the market for top-tier cattle or just want to hear what’s shaping the future of the industry, you won’t want to miss this one. Digital catalogue: https://cci.auction/orgs/53/auctions/5801 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms & watch on YouTube. #WesternAgLife #CattleGenetics #Seedstock #ArizonaAg #ScottsdaleAZ #RanchLife #BeefIndustry #AgPodcast #EliteGenetics #WesternLifestyle
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    37 mins
  • Jason Hershberger - 21st annual horse sale

    Jason Hershberger - 21st annual horse sale
    Feb 20 2026
    This week on the Western Ag Life Podcast we sat down with Jason Hershberger of Hershberger Performance Horses to talk about his upcoming sale happening February 27 in Scottsdale at Westworld For 21 years, Jason has successfully conducted this sale — a true testament to consistency, integrity, and quality in an industry where longevity like that is rare. We discuss what it takes to keep a horse sale thriving for over two decades and why buyers and sellers continue to come back year after year. What makes it even more special? It’s truly a family affair. From friends to family, it’s all hands on deck to make this event happen — something that reflects the values we appreciate so much in the Western lifestyle. If you’re interested in performance horses or just enjoy hearing the stories behind successful operations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #HershbergerPerformanceHorses #ScottsdaleArizona #PerformanceHorses #HorseSale #WesternLifestyle #RanchLife #FamilyTradition #HorseIndustry #EquineEntrepreneur #SupportWesternAg
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    41 mins
  • John Butler- Beef Marketing Group

    John Butler- Beef Marketing Group
    Feb 8 2026
    🎙️ This Week on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🌵🐂 We’re excited to welcome Mr. John Butler of the Beef Marketing Group to the show! John is a proud University of Arizona alumnus with deep roots in Arizona agriculture. In this episode, we dive into his family’s long-standing legacy of leadership in the industry—including the tremendous impact of his father, Don Butler Sr who played a major role in shaping agricultural policy in our state. From his early days as a 4-H member to rising into key leadership positions within the beef industry, John shares his journey, his values, and his vision for the future of agriculture. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! 🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #AgPodcast #ArizonaAgriculture #BeefIndustry #BeefMarketingGroup #UofAAlumni #4H #AgLeadership #RanchLife #CattleCountry #AgLegacy #FarmAndRanch #AgCommunity #RuralAmerica #AgVoices #WesternWayOfLife
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ricky Rater- with Proway Livestock Equipment

    Ricky Rater- with Proway Livestock Equipment
    Feb 4 2026
    🎙️ New Episode – Western Ag Life Podcast We’re excited to welcome Ricky Rater with Pro Way Livestock Equipment to the Western Ag Life Podcast! In this episode, we dive into modern livestock facility design and how Pro Way is integrating concepts that prioritize safe, efficient cattle handling. Ricky shares insight into their innovative approach—building the majority of each facility in their factory, then erecting it on the farmer or rancher’s location, saving time and improving consistency. We also highlight their Klump Pens project in Duncan, Arizona, and talk about their upcoming Open Pens event: 📍 Duncan, AZ 🗓 February 10 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM If you’re interested in new concepts and forward-thinking livestock facility design, Ricky and the Pro Way team will be on site—stop by and visit with them! 🎧 Listen on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #ProWayLivestockEquipment #LivestockFacilities #CattleHandling #RanchLife #AgInnovation #Stockyards #Cattlemen #Ranching #FarmLife #ArizonaAg #DuncanAZ #LivestockDesign #AgConstruction #CattleOperations
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    38 mins
  • Jason Santomaso- Meat In Auctioneer contest

    Jason Santomaso- Meat In Auctioneer contest
    Feb 1 2026
    🎙️ New episode out today on the Western Ag Life Podcast! We had a special guest join us — Mr. Jason Santomaso of Sterling, Colorado. On this episode, Jason shares the story behind his Meat In fundraising event and the great causes it supports across Colorado. We also dive into how he incorporated an auctioneer contest into the event — and now, heading into its third year, the contest continues to grow and gain momentum within the community. 📍 Sterling, Colorado 📅 March 21, 2026 If you’re anywhere near Sterling, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 🎤 Auctioneers: there are only 20 spots available, and they fill up fast! Listen now on all major podcast platforms and get the details. #WesternAgLife #WesternAgLifePodcast #MeatIn #SterlingColorado #Auctioneers #AuctioneerLife #AgFundraiser #AgCommunity #WesternLifestyle #CelebrateCommunicateEducate #RanchingLife #FarmingLife #SupportAg
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    32 mins
  • A league of Their own- Auctioneer Competiton

    A league of Their own- Auctioneer Competiton
    Jan 28 2026
    🔥 NEW EPISODE | Western Ag Life Podcast 🔥 We sit down with Michael Imbrogno, one of the most knowledgeable minds in auctioneer competition, to break down all nine head-to-head matchups in the brand-new auctioneer league, A League of Their Own. We go matchup by matchup, making our picks on who we believe wins each battle, while diving into what truly separates elite auctioneers when they’re judged head-to-head by professional buyers. This concept is something the auction industry has never seen before — auctioneers competing directly against one another, evaluated by the very people who buy for a living. Few people understand auction competition at Michael’s level, and his insight brings real depth to this conversation. 🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLifePodcast #WesternAgLife #AuctionIndustry #Auctioneers #LivestockAuction #AuctioneerLife #LeagueOfTheirOwn #AuctionCompetition #HeadToHead #ProfessionalBuyers #AgPodcast #RanchingLife #FarmingLife #WesternLifestyle #InnovationInAg #LivestockMarketing #CattleIndustry #AgTalk
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    1 hr and 11 mins