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A very fun and entertaining episode with Brian Hammons discussing the history of their family owned business now celebrating their 75th year, with a product that has been present in many of our rural outdoor lives. Listen in and enjoy.

Well if you are a fan of bucking bulls, white tail deer hunting and club calf history, you're gonna love this episode featuring Daryn Yoder, a family member of the very first Pasture to Purple herd that kicked it all off for a 20 year run. A very fun and entertaining listen.

Finally, this much requested Twenty Something sits down long enough to get a very entertaining episode recorded. Drake Hook, son of the Genuine JBH podcast founder Brad Hook, discusses his first 22 years and how he has quickly risen up the ranks of his livelihood and passion in life, show pig production. A fun and candid listen about a young, third generation agriculture entrepreneur getting it done in the modern day show stock production world.

If you're a fan of straight forward, not leave you guessing conversation about the livestock world we live in, this is an episode must listen. Matt Hueber of Hueber Feeds LLC and JBH reminisce about some extremely entertaining times in their lives of trading show cattle and a candid look inside the livestock feed business.

Yet another awesome Genuine Legends episode about a man with an incredible life story. Although Dr. Farnum has a veterinary science degree, you will hear how he listened to his passion and went a completely different direction than one might assume this 59 year old farm boy would end up, with a very dramatic twist happening in 2019. Don't miss this episode, you're going to love it.

I felt the timing was perfect to air a much requested episode about my life inside the picture pen. Meant both to educate and be entertaining, I hope my listeners will enjoy these much requested tips and tricks that I have learned over my three decades as a livestock photographer.

Rosie is back! It's been a while since we last heard from the Genuine JBH's favorite character, 86 year old Rose Marie Hook (JBH's Mom). We step back into the mid 1950's and discuss what the life of a young married farm couple living in the midwest entailed. A very enjoyable, relaxing listen.

You're going to love this episode with one of the most familiar faces in the swine industry, both show stock and commercial hogs, Mr. Ernie Barnes. Ernie is still currently at the National Pork Board after thirty years, where this recording took place. Enjoy the very entertaining life story of this Genuine Legend who has truly been a significant part in building some of the largest livestock events ever to happen and hear the first hand story of how they were born into existence.

This episode is a Genuine JBH SPECIAL RELEASE covering big breaking news about the GJBH family, a year in review and some of our rowdy friends with cameos. One of the MOST entertaining episode's to date, be sure and check it out.

This episode features the latest news from the National Western Stock Show about all the changes that have been taking place with this event, straight from NWSS team members Clancy Anderson and Sarah Vickland. A very entertaining listen about the current new facility and future construction happening in the near future at this 115 year old historic livestock show.

There are very few things in life worse than having a child in the hospital. Today's episode features the story of a four decade long fund raising event held specifically for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa, which gives families who have had disaster strike an extremely affordable place to stay and decompress close to their sick child. A very entertaining story about how the beef industry of Iowa has raised over 4 million dollars, all through an annual livestock show solely fueled by the compassion to help others in need.

This Twenty Somethings episode features 25 year old Dan Denman of Denmandale Dairy, a five generation family farm in northern Ohio. When one of the worst disasters in American history strikes and the food shelves in local stores become empty, a soul searching took place in this family farm operation to secure that their home area would never be let down again if they could help it. A very entertaining listen as you find out what steps were taken to insure this and how a disaster turned into a new venture because of one American farm family's will to survive and help others.

This episode of Twenty Somethings tells the unbelievable life story of Megan Hunker-Ruffing and everything she has endured in her first 28 years. A typical young farm girl living a normal stock show kid life until one day her world gets turned upside down from an unexplainable happening. A must listen episode that will make you appreciate life from a whole different perspective.

This episode features John Meents who has been a field representative, or road agent as he describes his occupation, for the past four decades and will be retiring from the American Hereford Association this year. He talks about his days with the Drovers Journal, and other publications over the span of his adult life and the many breeders and auctioneers he has came in contact with by simply doing his life's passion. A very fun episode that is sure to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.

If you ever considered running away as a child and joining the circus this episode is a must listen, taking you inside the Greatest Show on Earth with Randy Peterson the elephant show string manager for Ringling Bros. for a number of years. It all started as a boy with his intense passion to work with large animals and turned into his life's calling as a profession. A very fascinating episode of stories from the road and many other topics encountered during his circus life journey.

This episode features a true American farm couple's success story about how their consistent hard work ethic and positive attitude lead them from one milestone to the next over the past three decades to land them at the top of an incredible niche industry. A very entertaining and inspirational real life story.

This episode of Twenty Somethings features Blake Kennedy of Kennedy Ventures, a high end, multi species sale management firm based in Oklahoma and founded by Blake himself, stemming back to his high school FFA SAE project which turned into his life's passion. A very inspirational and entertaining listen from this 23 year old marketing phenom.

This episode of Genuine Legends features the young CEO of the NSR (National Swine Registry) Clay Zwilling. A very entertaining look into the life of this 31 year old and also a glance into the organization he works for, all on the heels of their largest event The Exposition, in Indianapolis, starting next week. A great listen while traveling to this much anticipated show.

A very light hearted, entertaining, Life and Times episode featuring my long time friend Scott Hobbs, as we revisit stories from the good ol Pasture 2 Purple days and much more. Sure to be a GJBH listener favorite.

This episode is dedicated to the upcoming Memorial Day and ALL of our U.S. Military personnel. LT Tanner Potter is an Iowa farm boy that at the age of 26 has achieved great things in his military career and is a remarkable young man. The delivery in which he speaks will make all of us with agricultural roots proud of this young man and how our lifestyle benefits America's youth from birth.

This is easily the wildest, most comical episode of Genuine Legends to date, but that's what happens when two extremely immature, professional business men who are old friends do a podcast. The content is riveting, but occasionally a rivet pops loose as Travis and JBH have a blast recording this very entertaining episode.

A phenomenal story about a young lady from southern Indiana who went through more in her first 24 years than most will in a lifetime. The triumphant return of the extremely popular Twenty Somethings mini-series. A must listen no matter what age you are.

This episode features Genuine Legend Jirl Buck speaking in detail regarding his upcoming mature cowherd dispersal May 21st and 22nd, 2021. Truly a historical event in the marketing of livestock that doesn't leave you guessing about why this event is taking place and specific details, straight from the owner's mouth, regarding the offering in this once in a life time event.

A first ever in the history of the Genuine JBH podcast, TWO episodes from one guest released in the same week. Part 1 has been a huge success, and Part 2 will NOT disappoint, with some real twists to the incredible life of this livestock auctioneering Genuine Legend.

This episode features 77 year old Genuine Legend Dan Baker, a retired purebred swine industry life long auctioneer and beloved member of the historical purebred swine association work force for many years. We dive back into the his childhood and road he took to become who he is today.

Well this is the episode that multitudes have been waiting for. The Heat Seeker Story featuring Tim Schwab, Scott Coffey and myself going down memory lane discussing how the historical bull's story all unfolded. Plus, an ending you won't want to miss.

This episode of Genuine Legends features 66 year old Jack Stoltz from Elgin, NE, who has literally made his entire life's living from raising club calves...even before club calves existed. You will absolutely love the historic path we go done in the next hour of listening. If you loved the Dean Kephart episode, be sure and give this one a listen.

This episode features a wide array of topics from Rosie talking about the recipe to her famous peanut butter pie, to an actual Twenty Somethings dog groomer with show stock roots, and finishing up with JBH taking you into his professional photographer lifestyle.

Current CEO of the AQHA and former CEO of the American Hereford Association Craig Huffhines sits down early one morning in Canyon, Tx and talks with JBH about his life story and a multitude of topics. An hour later it will be extremely clear why he is a GENUINE LEGEND.

On this episode Rosie talks about her senior year of high school back in 1953 and how her young adult life is starting to take shape. Cigarette smoking, typing contests and piano playing for a living are some of the topics touched on. Such a different time and so much fun to listen about through this 85 year old's voice.

This episode features three different very interesting segments. A blast from the past with Jeff Shroeder, and a very current interview with the family who just raised and exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat at this year's 2021 OYE. Then into an airport and a dually with the entire crew that exhibited the Grand Champion Steer at this year's Houston Livestock Show this past week.

This episode of Brand Identity introduces you to Linda Cook who has taken a simple ear tag and turned it into and empire. An extremely interesting interview that documents how Ear Tags by Design got its start and just how far it has come with the many variations and uses for livestock ear tags.

This week's episode features 48 year old Texas born and raised show cattle phenom Brian Martin, and his life's road that has taken many twists and turns and even a wreck on his way to top of the show cattle industry. If you are a fan of the Kephart and Buck episodes, you're gonna love this one.

This episode tells the story of an all American Missouri farm family. The Ridder's discuss their 7 generation history right through to their modern day highly diversified farm businesses located at the very beginning of the Ozark Mountains.

Introducing yet another branch on the Genuine JBH podcast tree featuring the Life and Times of J Bradley Hook both past and present, with the vibe of sitting around the barn or a kitchen table after a hard days work simply conversing about anything and everything. This episode features Raymond Gonnett and Dean Volk.

When times get tough simply inject a Marvin and Rosie story about their home of many years burning to the ground and the perseverance and life lessons learned from it over the past 31 years. You are guaranteed to feel better within the hour. I promise.

This episode features a Twenty Something specializing in agri-tourism thinking way outside the box with everything he does. Listen as he talks about the 14 species of animals he has and the development of his phenomenal new dog boarding facility.

This week's episode of Twenty Somethings features Ryan Ewing of Ewing Shine Shop, an outside the box niche business that should be very intriguing to listeners of all ages and walks of life.

This is the launch episode of a brand new Genuine JBH venture called BRAND IDENTITY. Listen in as JBH helps tell the story of Raml Cattle of Goodwin, SD with Phil, Adam, and Grant Raml.

This week's episode is sure to be an absolute favorite of many, not only in the swine industry but all who love the livestock production history. Our Genuine Legends are Chuck and Ben Olsen of Irene, South Dakota, whose integrity and success of breeding quality stock is second to none

This week's episode of Twenty-Somethings hits close to home. Join JBH and his daughter Sage (Hook) Hinson as they discuss her life as a new age accountant and the road she took to get there.

In this episode of Twenty-Somethings, the world of livestock showing photography is thoroughly discussed with one of the young phenoms of the game.

Genuine Legends featuring Dr. Jeff Holmes

What you've all been waiting for... an episode all about Rosie!

The Genuine JBH team hopes you enjoy the kickoff of our Twenty-Somethings miniseries, where Lo and Brad get together and discuss life's journeys, and how you can capitalize on the challenges you face.

Brad Hook sits down with Jason Lackey, one of the show pig worlds most recognizable names, and discusses how he got his start and some of the highlights on his road to success.

Brad Hook sits down with Nichols Cryo Genetics owner Jay Steenhoek and they thoroughly go through the complete process of bull semen collection and processing.

Brad Hook sits down with Gregg and Brig Stewart of Mid-Continent Farms and discusses the path taken over several decades in building a large, working, family-owned cattle ranch in Northern Kansas.

Brad Hook sits down in the living room of Brad Amthauer, a show sheep breeder and trader at the top of the game who is also uniquely a bank marketing executive. This conversation touches on many aspects of the show sheep world in an extremely entertaining hour of podcast.

Brad Hook sits down in the lab of Rule Sheep Company for a compelling hour-long conversation about AI'ing, embryo transplant, and semen production of sheep with one of the best in the business Tyson Rule. Snapchat: jbradly7434