Best Cabs Are Here Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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A Small-Town Startup Story with the Nelsons: From No Shovel to Concrete Business 1:04:00

5d ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Send us a text Ryan and Ryam Nelson joined us for a real, down-to-earth conversation about building their concrete business from absolutely nothing - literally. In this episode they share about the early days of Concrete Creators, how they figured it out as they went, and what drove them to start a business and work together. The two of them now al…

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Living Forward: A Farm Kid’s Story of Hope, Humor, and Holding On with Mark Handlos 1:00:21

12d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Send us a text In this episode, we are honored to have Mark Handlos on to share his story — a farm kid turned medical warrior whose life is rooted in resilience, hope, and an unshakable sense of humor. Mark opens up about what it was like growing up in rural Iowa and then facing a mysterious illness that began at age 15. With no diagnosis and no tr…

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Hedging 101 for Cattle Feeders: Real World Risk Management with Zach Tindall 57:48

19d ago57:48

57:48

Send us a text If the words “hedging,” “options,” or “basis” make your eyes glaze over — this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by Zach Tindall, a commodity broker with Producers Livestock and a farmer feeder himself, to break down price protection tools in plain English. We talk about the real-world side of managing market risk — not just the t…

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From the Ground Up: How Justin Heiman Built a Thriving Cattle Operation from Scratch 44:07

26d ago44:07

44:07

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, Aly sits down with farmer and cattle feeder Justin Heiman, a Carroll County native who built his own farming operation from the ground up. Justin shares how he got started with nothing but work ethic, a love for agriculture, and mentors who were willing to show him the ropes. We talk about the h…

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Dad Always Said... Lessons from Rural America's Hardest Workers 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

Send us a text This episode is for the dads — the ones who hauled cattle before sunup, made you work when you got in trouble, and taught you how to let things roll off your back like water on a duck. For this Father’s Day edition of The Rural Dispatch, we’ve pulled clips from past episodes where guests told stories about their dads — the things the…

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Life, Love & Livestock: The Real Side of Rural Business and Marriage 47:27

1M ago47:27

47:27

Send us a text In this episode, Smoke and I sit down for a real-time check-in — no guest, just us. Following up last week’s episode with Rich Pudenz felt like a tall order, but we wanted to bring it back home and share what’s going on behind the mic. We talk about what it means to build a life and business together — especially when your past doesn…

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93 Years in the Cattle Business: Wisdom from a Lifelong Cattleman 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Rich Pudenz—a cattle feeder now in his 90s—who shares what it was like growing up in rural America during the Great Depression, feeding cattle alongside his brothers, and watching the livestock industry evolve over the past century. From early mornings in the feedlot to navigati…

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From Hauling Livestock to Car Lots: Howard Curry on Trucking, Business, and the Power of Good People 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Send us a text Sit down with us as we talk with Howard Curry, owner of Howard Curry Transport Inc, a brokerage business with deep roots in hauling livestock. Howard takes us all the way back to 1953, when his dad first got into hauling livestock. Born into the business in 1962, Howard's been a part of the livestock world ever since. At 16 years old…

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From $300 to Owning Agar Transportation: Buying Blue Sky, Dispatching Through Slowdowns, and the Mental Load in Trucking 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Paul Radloff and Brittany Fenstemacher from Agar Transportation to talk about what it means to buy "blue sky" in the trucking industry. Paul bought the company with just $300 to his name but a whole lot of ambition to make it work. Brittany, the brains behind the scenes, helped bring structure to the…

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Turning Iowa Farmland into Grass & Building a Seed Business from Scratch with James & Megan Holz 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we’re sitting down with James and Megan Holz—farmers, livestock producers, entrepreneurs, and one of the husband-and-wife duos behind Iowa Cover Crop. James and Megan share the story of how they ventured into feeding hogs and the lessons they’ve learned navigating that world, and how it differs …

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Truckin' Through Trouble: Marty Wilken on Lot Lizards, Border Runs and Jail Time 55:59

3M ago55:59

55:59

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with one of our longtime drivers, Marty Wilken -- a man whose roots in trucking run deep. With well over 40 years behind the wheel, Marty shares his unforgettable stories from the road. We cover everything from his family's start in trucking, dating back four generations, to his wild…

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Josh Snyder on Nutrition, Movement & Community 54:34

3M ago54:34

54:34

Send us a text This episode is for the folks who don’t have time for two-a-days at the gym and green smoothies. Whether you’re hauling cattle, running a business, raising kids, or all of the above — this conversation with Josh Snyder will give you practical, doable ways to move your body, eat better, and feel stronger. Josh is the founder of FitNKC…

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Will Epperly: From Rural Roots to World Champion Auctioneer 56:51

3M ago56:51

56:51

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Will Epperly, 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion and co-owner of Dunlap Livestock Auction, to talk cattle, markets, and mentorship. From growing up in his family's sale barn in Virginia to becoming one of the top voices in the industry, Will shares the path that led him to…

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Old-School Trucking Stories: Denny Kluver on 40+ Years of Hauling Livestock 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Denny Kluver, a retired livestock hauler who spent 30+ years driving for Jeff Behrens, the founder of Behrens Trucking. From the very first load to the day he hung up his keys, Denny witnessed firsthand the growth of a family-run business and the evolution of the livestock hauli…

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From Broke to Business Owners: Smoke Behrens and Mark Toms Unfiltered 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

Send us a text In this week's episode of The Rural Dispatch, we continue last week's conversation with Smoke and Mark Toms to share more raw, (mostly) unfiltered stories from their younger years. From struggling to pay the bills to building successful businesses, these guys have been through it all, and today they're telling the stories that shaped…

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Master of Trades: Mark Toms on Trucking, Coyotes, and Hard Work 57:41

4M ago57:41

57:41

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I’m joined Smoke and guest Mark Toms—a man of many talents and endless stories. Mark takes us on a journey through his career, starting with how he got into the trucking industry and the unique challenges of pulling a tanker compared to hauling livestock. We also dive into his passion for protec…

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Trucking Talk: Peterbilt vs. Kenworth, Wilson vs. Eby & the Current Cattle Market 27:25

4M ago27:25

27:25

Send us a text This week on The Rural Dispatch, we’re talking all things trucks, trailers, and the cattle industry with Smoke. From EPA regulations to the closure of the American Foods plant in Yankton, SD, there’s a lot shaking up the trucking & livestock worlds right now. Plus, we’re breaking down which brand is really best when it comes to truck…

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CDLs, ELDs, and Independent Trucking: Real Talk with Jeremy Behrens 33:18

4M ago33:18

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I sit down with Jeremy Behrens to talk about his journey from hauling livestock with Smoke and their dad, to running his own one-man trucking operation. We dive into what it takes to get started in trucking today, the pros and cons of new technology, and the importance of a driver’s role in the …

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Cattle Feeding Realities: Cash Flows, Hedging & Passion with Jeff "Bug" Schroeder 37:40

4M ago37:40

37:40

Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I sit down with Smoke and Jeff "Bug" Schroeder, a cattle feeder from western Iowa, to talk about his journey in the industry. We cover everything from feeding in dirt lots and barns to the realities of hedging cattle and what skills every good cattle feeder should have in their back pocket. Tune…

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Stories with Smoke: The Road to Resilience 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch: Delivering Stories from Rural America, I sit down with my better half, Smoke, to talk about the journey that shaped him and our family’s trucking business. We start with the story behind his name and his deep-rooted ties to trucking and agriculture. From its beginnings to where we are today, we …

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From Corporate Hustle to Rural Roots: My Journey into Rural Business Life 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of The Rural Dispatch! I’m kicking things off with a solo episode to introduce myself, share my background, and explain how I ended up here—running a livestock trucking business, raising two little boys, and launching this podcast. In this episode, I talk about: How I went from a career in finance to…

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Welcome to The Rural Dispatch 2:25

5M ago2:25

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Send us a text Welcome to The Rural Dispatch, the podcast that delivers honest conversations from the fields, the highways, and the home front. I'm your host, Aly Behrens - headquartered in rural Iowa, I help run a trucking company that specializes in hauling livestock nationwide. I was born and raised in small-town-Iowa and I’m passionate about ru…

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S2E3 - Bad Boys 48:48

6+ y ago48:48

48:48

Of course the Shore boys are fans of Bad Boys 2. Of course they are... On S2E3, titled "Creepin'," Ronnie does what he does best: acts like an absolute slime. Meanwhile, Angelina continues to confound the roommates as well as us, the viewers. It's gonna be a long summer... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareher…

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😎🚕CONFESSIONS EP. 1🚕😎 45:30

6+ y ago45:30

45:30

🔊THE 🥇1st EPISODE OF A SOON TO BE CLASSIC. THE CRAZIEST RIDESHARING 🚕STORIES IN NYC🏙.🔊 🔼UP AND 🔽DOWNS OF NYC PASSENGERS FROM - 👨‍✈️GUNS IN CARS🔫 👵 POLYGAMIST GRANDMA POLY👵 🍻DOUBLE 0-7 DRUNK🍻 👹 SONS OF THE DEVIL👹 📚JUDGING A BOOK BY IT COVER 📚 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/june-brown/support…

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S2E2 - Gym, Tan, Kill the Batman 51:14

6+ y ago51:14

51:14

On the second episode of the second season of Jersey Shore Ronnie and Sam's relationship begins its steady decline straight to hell! Meanwhile, Angelina stirs all the pots and Situation just wants to watch the world burn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support…

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S2E1 - Sloppy Joe Young 1:10:24

6+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

We're going to Jersey Shore, BETCH!!!! Well actually, this season takes place in Miami. But the important thing is: we're back to talk blowouts, brawls, and big ol' muscles in season two. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to follow our new Instagram @cabsareherepod for updates, sick memes, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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9 - Ron Ron Juiced 39:19

7y ago39:19

39:19

Our season finale is better than the actual Jersey Shore season 1 finale, but that doesn't take much; except for some homebrew Ron Ron Juice!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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8 - Mom's Piscetti 56:49

7y ago56:49

56:49

In the penultimate episode of Jersey Shore's first season, we are so surprised that Ronnie, of all people, punched a guy! Can you believe that shit?!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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7 - Atlantic Situation 42:35

7y ago42:35

42:35

In episode 7 of Jersey Shore, "What Happens in AC," the Situation stirs up some shit as usual. God bless JWoww for putting him in his place.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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6 - Zoo Creatures 52:57

7y ago52:57

52:57

Pow! Boom! Bang! We recap the savage events of "Boardwalk Blowups."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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5 - Fedoraphobia 50:15

7y ago50:15

50:15

Episode 5 of Jersey Shore, "Just Another Day at the Shore," leads to some hardcore fedora talk and Furby action.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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4 - Snooki's Sand Fleas 40:57

7y ago40:57

40:57

Season 1, episode 4: "Fade to Black" is discussed. I can't believe sand fleas are a real thing on this earth. Also, Snooki gets punched in the face.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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3 - Teach Me How To Ronnie 39:06

7+ y ago39:06

39:06

Ronnie's sick dance moves steal the show in episode 3 of Jersey Shore!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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2 - Bring in the Clone 48:39

7+ y ago48:39

48:39

Cocks will be blocked and hearts will be broken in "The Tanned Triangle."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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1 - Vatican Spies 51:40

7+ y ago51:40

51:40

In our first episode of Cabs Are Here! we address the possibility that the Jersey Shore has been infiltrated by spies from the Vatican.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cabsareherepod/support

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