Best S I C S Team Podcasts (2025)

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263: All About Show Rules 1:18:54

5d ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Dale and Ryan explore the intent behind show rules and how they often produce unintended outcomes. While most competitors seek a fair and level playing field, some exploit loosely enforced rules, gaining an unfair advantage over those who follow them. Clear, concise, enforceable rules with consistent consequences are essential to truly level the pl…

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I Thought About My Nose for 20 Years - Andrea’s Rhinoplasty 26:46

7d ago26:46

26:46

Since her 20s, Andrea was self-conscious about her nose, often tilting her head to the side to hide its asymmetry and bulbous tip. For decades, all she could see in the mirror was that flaw. By her 40s, she was mentally and financially ready for rhinoplasty. After rhinoplasty with Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk, she sees her entir…

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S4E8: A Retired CEO and Entrepreneur Reflects on How Ball State Prepared Him For Career Success | (Ron Galbraith, Professor, Consultant, Innovator) 39:45

8d ago39:45

39:45

Ron Galbraith is a retired CEO and entrepreneur with a distinctive career path—one that began in academia, continued in healthcare, and ended as an entrepreneur. But before he enjoyed career success, Ron was a Ball State student who, on his first day on campus, walked into the wrong science class. Ron’s experiences as a first-generation college stu…

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S22,E01: 04/28/25 (Foamboy, Zack Keim, Panda Bear, The Innocence Mission, Dyan, Dean Wareham, cagedancr.) 50:09

9d ago50:09

50:09

Season 22 Episode 2 Edibles - Foamboy Washington DC - Zack Keim Better Days - Zack Keim Praise - Panda Bear Ends Meet - Panda Bear Midwinter Swimmers - The Innocence Mission John Williams - The Innocence Mission Pray to Me - Dyan What Fiction Is For - Dyan You Were the Ones I Had to Betray - Dean Wareham The Cloud is Coming - Dean Wareham Fine Day …

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262: Feeding 101 1:23:17

12d ago1:23:17

1:23:17

This week's topic focuses on the basics of feeding show animals in terms of nutrition, rations and supplements.

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261: Sold 1:26:05

19d ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Dale and Ryan discuss the different way show animals are bought and sold.

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260: Showbreaking 101 1:41:45

26d ago1:41:45

1:41:45

Ryan and Dale have a lengthy discussion about the methods, myths, tricks and tips of getting animals show broke.

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Migraine Headaches: What Works, What Doesn’t, and When Surgery Helps 22:50

28d ago22:50

22:50

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla breaks down migraines, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially for women under 50. Defining the different types of migraines, their triggers, and how they can disrupt daily life, Dr. Kuruvilla explains various treatment approaches, how each works and who might benefit. From medicat…

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S22,E01: 04/07/25 (FINALLY! Hugo Brijs, Twist, Boyscott, Richard Cheese, Chinese American Bear, and Rubblebucket) 51:27

1M ago51:27

51:27

Season 22 Episode 1 Keep Your Light On - Hugo Brijs Youth Fool - Twist Payphone - Twist Arthur Kill - Boyscott Lima - Boyscott Just Like Heaven - Richard Cheese The Greatest - Richard Cheese Kids Go Down (孩子们的时光) - Chinese American Bear Yummy Yummy Yummy (好吃好吃) - Chinese American Bear Rattlesnake - Rubblebucket Morning Glory Blanket - Rubblebucket …

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259: Making Contact 1:07:57

1M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Dale and Ryan discuss contacting judges.

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The 10 Questions Everyone Asks About Revision Rhinoplasty 14:31

1M ago14:31

14:31

Are you considering a revision rhinoplasty? Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers the top questions about this procedure. He explains why some people seek revisions and why revision rhinoplasty is more complex than the initial surgery. Dr. DeBusk explains the increased risks associated with revision rhinoplasty, how common it is …

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258: Offense Is The Best Defense 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes showman can't always be the "nice guy" in all situations in the show show ring.

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S4E7: A Trailblazer in Public Service Devotes Her Career to Advocacy and the Law | (Dana Kenworthy, Judge for the Indiana Court of Appeals) 35:18

1M ago35:18

35:18

Dana Kenworthy has dedicated her professional career to serving the people of Indiana—in particular those who have been victims of abuse and neglect. Currently, she serves as a judge for the second circuit of the Indiana Court of Appeals, which is the second-highest court in the state. But prior to her appointment to the Court of Appeals, Judge Ken…

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The 10 Questions Everyone Asks About Rhinoplasty 20:45

1M ago20:45

20:45

Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk answers the top 10 rhinoplasty questions people ask most often to help you feel more confident about the procedure. He covers everything you need to know, from how it’s done and the differences between open and closed rhinoplasty to important topics like risks, age considerations, recovery timelines,…

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257: They Said What - Part 2 1:16:15

2M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Ryan and Dale continue the discussion on terminology that is often used at stock shows but not always understood.

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Meet Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla 16:08

2M ago16:08

16:08

This interview originally aired on the Meet the Doctor podcast. Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla is back in her hometown of Houston, Texas, completing an aesthetic surgery fellowship with Dr. Bob Basu at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kuruvilla’s mission is to make sure you feel comfortable, heard, and supported in your goals. She takes the time to li…

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256: They Said What - Part 1 1:18:38

2M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Ryan and Dale discuss terminology often used at stock shows but not always understood.

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255: Next-Level Stock Show Tech: SenseHub Unveiled 57:47

2M ago57:47

57:47

Dale & Ryan chat with Merck Animal Health's Mallory Liss & Jordan Cowan about SenseHub Cow-Calf—a game-changing tech for the stock show industry. Excited to spotlight innovations that boost show stock production!"

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254: Stock Show Style 1:25:36

2M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Ryan and Dale dive into the current trends in show stock presentation.

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S4E6: A Leader in Regional Healthcare Reflects on His Fulfilling Career in Medicine and Hospital Administration | (Dr. Jeff Bird, President of East Central Region for IU Health) 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

Throughout Dr. Jeff Bird’s long and fulfilling career in medicine, he has put his patients—and the people of Muncie—first. Dr. Bird grew up in Muncie. After completing his residency at Ball Hospital, he embarked upon a long and fulfilling career in medicine here in his hometown. As the hospital prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Dr. Bird …

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253: Weight Watchers 1:11:38

3M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

The topic of discussion for this week is all things market show weight breaks.

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252: Hunting Unicorns 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of what to look for in a new stock show purchase.

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251: DEI - Didn’t Earn It 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Dale and Ryan discuss a recurring theme about how work ethic effects the stock show industry.

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250: Mind Your Manners 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Ryan and Dale discuss stock show etiquette and how we can be more accommodating and mindful of others while at stock shows.

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The Hottest Aesthetic Trends to Watch in 2025 9:33

3M ago9:33

9:33

The new year is here, and Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu shares his predictions for what’s ahead for the aesthetics and wellness world in 2025. Hear Dr. Basu’s takes on: Why fillers may keep losing steam while biostimulators gain ground Is the GLP-1 weight loss boom here to stay? Will weight loss programs fuel a surge in body contouring proce…

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S4E5: A Broadway Stage Manager Reflects on His Humble Upbringing and Undergraduate Education at Ball State | (Brandon Allmon-Jackson, Stage Manager and Storyteller) 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

During Brandon Allmon-Jackson’s major theatrical productions, he is never seen by the audiences. But as a stage manager fulfilling his dream of working on Broadway, he’s the person most responsible for making sure big acts—including The Music Man, Back to the Future, and Sunset Boulevard—go off without a hitch. In the years since he graduated from …

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249: Golden Age of Stock Shows 1:29:44

3M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Ryan and Dale talk about how we can all try and make stock shows the best they can be.

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248: Free At Last, Free at Last 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Ryan and Dale discuss what small animal showmen should do with their free hand while showing.

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247: Skeletal Discrepancies in the Ring 1:13:27

4M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Ryan and Dale discuss the inconsistencies among judges and across species regarding structural issues when describing show stock.

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246: Mindblowing Mindset 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Ryan and Dale discuss the factors that affect an exhibitor's mindset and performance in the show ring.

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245: Judge What They Brought - Judging 4 of 4 49:52

4M ago49:52

49:52

You have to judge what they bring you - Dale and Ryan discuss what would seem to be a straightforward concept that is, in reality, much more complex and complicated than anyone realizes or admits.

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244: Subconscious Sorting - Judging 3 of 4 1:26:18

5M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Subconscious Sorting and other outside influences. Ryan and Dale have an extremely transparent conversation on the factors influencing stock show judges.

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S4E4: A Ball State Student Brings Her Perspective to the Board of Trustees (Hope Churchill, Student Representative, Ball State Board of Trustees) 34:30

5M ago34:30

34:30

Hope Churchill is a senior studying business administration in our Miller College of Business. She’s also our current student representative on the Board of Trustees. In this role, Hope serves as the voice of her peers, advocating for her fellow Ball State students and bringing their perspectives to the board. As she prepares to graduate in May, Ho…

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243: Reasons for a Reason 1:16:48

5M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Dale and Ryan (mostly Ryan) discuss the lack of accuracy and forethought judges give on the microphone when describing show stock.

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242: ABCs of Judging - 1 of 4 1:07:58

5M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Part 1 of the ABCs of Judging. Dale and Ryan talk about the basic things that are expected of judges at stock shows.

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241: Showmanship Struggle 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Ryan and Dale dive into why exhibitors show differently in showmanship versus the actual show.

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S4E3: A Ball State Graduate Reflects On His Global Impact as a U.S. Diplomat (Jeff Feltman, Retired U.S. Ambassador and UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs) 41:28

5M ago41:28

41:28

Jeff Feltman is a distinguished Ball State graduate who has had an impressive career in foreign affairs and international diplomacy. Currently, Jeff is the John C. Whitehead Visiting Fellow in international diplomacy in the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, and he's a senior fellow at the UN Foundation, both of which are based in…

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240: Livestock Judging Teams 2.0 1:08:02

6M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week, in honor of the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at NAILE, Ryan and Dale discuss a favorite and timely topic.

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239: The Price Is Right 1:08:54

6M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Dale and Ryan discuss the factors that influence the cost of show stock.

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238: Decisions Have Consequences 59:26

6M ago59:26

59:26

Dale and Ryan discuss the impact of deciding who is judging and how it affects everything.

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237: Pressure Points When Attending Major Shows 1:32:44

6M ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Ryan and Dale highlight several pressure points that cause human stress when competing at National Level Shows.

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S4E2: A Ball State Basketball Player Reflects Back on His Sweet 16 Experience (Paris McCurdy, BSU Director of Community Diversity Initiatives) 45:13

6M ago45:13

45:13

Paris McCurdy is a graduate who played a pivotal role in Ball State's own March Madness Cinderella Story. Paris was a senior for the Cardinals when he and his teammates won the MAC Championship and went on to compete in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. As our basketball teams prepare to kick off another season of play, Paris reflects on his mem…

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236: Trending 2.0 (4 of 4) 1:19:26

6M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Back By popular demand; the TRENDING series. The fourth and final of the 4-part series covers Show Cattle trends with the legendary Mr. Jim Williams.

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235: True Value of Showmanship 1:15:46

7M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Ryan and Dale discuss what being a great showman should be about and how it should be evaluated.

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234: Trending 2.0 (3 of 4) 1:16:55

7M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Back by popular demand, the *trending* series, the third of a four-part series, covers show goat trends.By Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

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233: R-E-S-P-E-C-T 1:24:16

7M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Dale and Ryan discuss things that happen in and around the show ring that come off as disrespectful, even though at times, they aren’t intentional.By Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

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S4E1: An Academic Leader Tackles the Biography of a BSU and NFL Football Star (Roy Weaver, Author and Teachers College Dean Emeritus) 42:39

7M ago42:39

42:39

Roy Weaver spent nearly 30 years serving Ball State University—first as a faculty member and then as an administrator. He was the associate dean of our Teachers College for 10 years, before serving another 16 years as dean. In addition to his passion for serving Ball State students, Roy has a passion for Ball State football, which celebrates its 10…

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232: Trending 2.0 1:11:28

7M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Back by popular demand, the TRENDING series is back. The second of the four-part series covers sheep trends with one of the most respected and consistent sheep judges of all time, Mr. Brad Angus.By Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

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231: Social Media 2.0 1:15:37

8M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Ryan and Dale revisit the topic of social media use in the livestock show industry.By Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

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230: Now Trending 2.0 1:23:39

8M ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Back by popular demand the trending series is back the first episode is about hog’s with Ryan’s all time favorite guest Kade Hummel.By Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

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