Drench Line Podcast

Sam Silvers & Logan Newsom
  • 4.7 (20)
  • Education

Most show families figure it out the hard way. They ask around, get partial answers, and fill in the rest on their own. Logan Newsom and Sam Silvers have been in the show industry long enough to have made most of those mistakes themselves — and they're sharing that wisdom with you. Drench Line is a podcast about sheep, goats, and everything that comes with life in the show world. When to vaccinate. How to pick your animal. What to expect at your first major show. What nobody standing on the sidelines will actually tell you. New episodes drop twice a month, and they don't sugarcoat a thing. Logan and Sam have been friends since they were teenagers working summers at a sheep ranch in Eden, Texas. Now they're both show dads raising their own families in world they grew up in. This show is their way of passing it on — not just to their kids, but to every family that's new to this and looking for someone to shoot straight. Coming soon! Drench Line is just getting started. Coming soon: voice memo questions answered on air, and guests who have genuinely shaped the show world — the breeders, stockmen, and industry figures whose names you already know. If there's someone you want to hear from, send your request to www.drenchline.com. Be part of the conversation! This show is built around the questions real families are asking. Got something you can't get a straight answer on? Submit your question at www.drenchline.com and it might just get answered on the next episode. Logan and Sam want to hear from you — that's not a throwaway line, it's the whole point.

  1. 19h ago

    Inside Two Texas FFA Programs | Show Goats, Show Steers & Ag Teacher Life

    Recorded live at the Texas Ag Teachers Conference in Corpus Christi, this episode of the Drench Line sits down with two Texas ag teachers making a real difference in their FFA programs. First up is Kayla Hughes, who teaches ag at New Braunfels High School and oversees the sheep, goat, rabbit, and chicken projects there. Kayla walks through how New Braunfels' rapid growth has changed her program's demographics — blending long-time ag families with kids who've never set foot on a farm — and shares her own path into the industry, including a commercial goat lottery program back in Helotes and a few years of her childhood spent in Alaska (bear drills included). She gets real about the budget conversation every first-year show family needs to have, and tells the story of two seniors who bought their first goats and went on to win champion and reserve champion at the Comal County Show. Then Logan sits down with JT Kelley, ag teacher at Flatonia ISD and a third-generation educator. JT talks about walking away from a corporate sales job to get back into the classroom, what it's like working in a three-teacher ag program at a small 2A school, and why he thinks the future of stock shows is trending up — more ag barns, more first-generation show families, more growth. He also shares a great family story about his dad getting written up by his own father (the school principal) for skipping a faculty meeting. Both guests answer the same rapid-fire round — favorite breed, favorite fair food, coffee or energy drinks, and the one piece of advice every show family should hear — and land on the same core message: find people you trust, follow one program, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com. Read related posts on the blog at DrenchLine.com.

    Inside Two Texas FFA Programs | Show Goats, Show Steers & Ag Teacher Life

  2. Sep 11

    Back to School: Thank an Ag Teacher | Cody Peterson (Medina ISD) & Cam Anderson (Needville ISD)

    A HUGE thank you to our Ag Teacher Series title sponsor, Judy's Western Wares. Judy's has been handmaking show blankets, halters, tubes, wraps and muzzles right here in Texas for more than 30 years — and they'll customize almost anything, from chapter colors to embroidered awards to starter boxes for a kid's first sheep or goat. Shop Judy's Western Wares online here and use code DRENCHLINE10 for 10% off your order. Kids are back to school, FFA chapters are gearing up for a new year, and there's no better time to say thank you to the people who make the whole thing run — ag teachers. In Part 1 of our new Ag Teacher mini-series, recorded live at the Texas Ag Teachers Conference in Corpus Christi, Logan sat down with two guys who've spent their careers building programs from scratch and keeping kids (and their families) headed in the right direction. First up is Cody Peterson, now in his 21st year teaching ag and currently at Medina ISD after building a powerhouse program in Ballinger — right in the heart of sheep and goat country. Cody talks about growing up on the cattle side before learning to love sheep and goats in Runnels County, building a swine program from 25 head to 150, and the advice he gives every new show family who walks through his office door: figure out their budget first, then find the species that fits it. Then Cameron "Cam" Anderson, ag teacher at Needville ISD, joins to talk about his own full-circle story — leaving Needville for a judging career at South Plains and Texas Tech (where he was an All-American), a stint as the McCulloch County extension agent in Brady, a detour into oilfield chemical sales, and finally coming home to teach the next generation. Cam talks about running a judging pipeline that starts in third grade, balancing kids who are all-in with kids who landed in his class by accident, and the lesson his own mentors taught him about never giving up. Both guys touch on a lot of the same ground — patience, budgeting a show project, leaning on breeders and mentors instead of trying to do it alone, and why the kids (not the banners) are the whole point. If you've ever wondered what actually goes on behind the scenes of a good ag program, or you just want a reason to go hug your kid's ag teacher this fall, this one's for you. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com. Read related posts on ag education and show program building at DrenchLine.com.

    Back to School: Thank an Ag Teacher | Cody Peterson (Medina ISD) & Cam Anderson (Needville ISD)

  3. Aug 19

    Show Sheep and Goat Question & Answer Session (Part 2)

    This episode was recorded riverside on the San Antonio River Walk, right after a two-and-a-half-hour sit-down with Dr. Brian Faris, competitive director for the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo — circle back to Episode 10 if you haven't already. For now, Sam and Logan sat down to knock out round two of listener Q&A, picking up where Episode 9 left off. First up, Donna Jo asks how smaller exhibitors can brace bigger lambs without getting pushed around — Sam and Logan break down halter breaking, hand walking, buying sheep that actually fit the kid's size, and why "good enough" beats chasing perfection on a back leg. Jace wants to know the best exercises for building muscle on a show sheep or goat, so the guys walk through their track, treadmill, and walker rotation, plus exactly how many days a week they train once they're inside that 60–90 day window before a show. Claire asks how often to change leg wraps (weekly, with a laundry-service hack you'll want to steal), Brad wants to know how to stop a sheep from shaking its head while driving, and Brittany asks whether a market wether needs a buddy at home. Sean and Shauna close things out with a great one for Midwest families: how does a Texas show timeline compare to a Midwest show season, and how should you adjust your own feeding curve accordingly. Sam and Logan also tease a handful of topics they're saving for full episodes down the road — breaking into the Texas sheep market as a Midwest breeder, building relationships with traders, spotting fake sale photos, judging trends, AI breeding, and a deeper dive into health and doctoring. Plus a quick update on what's happening at home: heat stress, parasite pressure, a scrapie case out west, and the fall fair shows both guys have circled on the calendar. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com — Sam and Logan are working through the backlog and want to hear what's on your mind. And read related posts on show sheep and goat management at DrenchLine.com.

    Show Sheep and Goat Question & Answer Session (Part 2)

  4. Aug 14

    The Rumor Mill vs. Reality: San Antonio's Dr. Brian Faris on Show Livestock Rule Changes

    We had the opportunity to sit down in San Antonio with Dr. Brian Faris, Director of Competitive Events for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for a long, honest conversation about where one of the biggest shows in Texas is headed — and we mean long. This one runs over two hours, so buckle in.  Dr. Faris opens up about his path into the role — growing up in sheep and goat country, his years at Texas A&M, Kansas State and North Carolina, and the twist that took him from being his own kids' ag teacher to running one of the largest livestock shows in the country. From there we get into it: San Antonio's mission and how a 7,000-volunteer, 1,500-person livestock-show operation actually functions day to day. Then the stuff you've been asking about — the chairs-and-campground space debate, why San Antonio moved the Premium ("Fast") Pass to a randomized draw, the jump in trailer minimums, new scholarships for commercial ewes, does, and crossbred gilts, the yearling classification and mouth-checking changes, and the leg wool / leg hair debate that's been burning up Facebook. Dr. Faris also addresses the rumor mill head-on — including some of the more pointed questions we've heard from exhibitors and from our own DMs. We close it out with a rapid-fire round, a good conversation about the Dorper breed and where commercial sheep production is headed in Texas, and a rundown of just how much San Antonio puts back into kids every February — north of $7 million through the junior auction alone. We want to say thank you to Dr. Faris for the time, for the candor, and for sitting through two hours of our questions. We kept this one raw and real, the way we always do. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com. Read related posts on the blog at DrenchLine.com.

    The Rumor Mill vs. Reality: San Antonio's Dr. Brian Faris on Show Livestock Rule Changes

  5. Jul 30

    We Answer YOUR Show Goat & Sheep Questions: Feed, Drenching, Bedding & Doctoring | Drench Line Ep. 9

    Sam and Logan are on the road, recording poolside from the Lively Beach Condos, during their no-expenses paid trip to the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Professional Development Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas. This episode is dedicated entirely to answering the flood of listener questions that have piled up over the last few weeks. As Logan puts it, "we've probably already had enough to do two full episodes," and this is only round one.  Danielle kicks things off with a two-parter: when should beginners start using supplements, and how do protein and fat levels actually factor into feeding decisions? Sam and Logan break down why they keep their supplement list lean, lean on gut-health products from day one, and adjust protein and fat based on each individual animal's build. Clara wants to know how to become a better feeder and which supplements actually move the needle — the guys get real about trial and error and reading ingredient labels instead of chasing hype. Amy asks for their go-to products for fill, flank, and drenching, which leads into a great explanation of the "pendulum" approach to drenching at a show. Kenley asks what to do when sheep start sorting feed or going off feed (hint: don't panic and switch rations). Jordan asks for a rundown on monitoring health, giving injections, and building a basic doctoring protocol — including the specific medicine cabinet basics Sam keeps on hand. And Adam closes it out asking about the best bedding, with a full breakdown of shavings vs. cedar fiber vs. dirt pens. This one's packed with practical, "we've made these mistakes too" honesty — exactly the kind of episode that gets requested again and again. Got a question of your own? This mailbag format isn't going anywhere — submit your questions at DrenchLine.com or shoot the Drench Line social page a DM, and you might hear your name on the next episode. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTubeSubmit your questions at DrenchLine.comRead related posts on the blog at DrenchLine.comEDUCATIONAL CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction — Live from the Ag Teachers Conference in Corpus Christi 00:01 Housekeeping: Submit Your Questions at DrenchLine.com 00:02 We've Got Enough Questions for Two More Episodes (Keep Them Coming!) 00:02 Danielle's Q: When Should Beginners Start Supplements? 00:04 Danielle's Q Pt. 2: How Protein & Fat Levels Affect Feeding Decisions 00:08 Clara's Q: How Do I Become a Better Feeder? 00:09 Clara's Q Pt. 2: What Supplements Actually Make a Difference 00:10 Amy's Q: Go-To Products for Fill, Flank & Drenching 00:12 The "Pendulum" Method for Drenching at the Show 00:15 Kenley's Q: What to Do When Sheep Start Sorting Feed or Go Off Feed 00:17 Jordan's Q: Monitoring Health, Injections & a Basic Doctoring Protocol 00:20 Basic Medicine Cabinet Checklist (LA-200, Nuflor, Banamine & More) 00:21 Adam's Q: What's the Best Bedding for Show Sheep and Goats? 00:23 Shavings vs. Cedar Fiber vs. Dirt Pens: Pros & Cons 00:26 Behind the Scenes: Filming Poolside at Lively Beach Condos 00:27 More Topics Coming: Showmanship, Training & Leg Wool Routines 00:27 Closing: Subscribe, Follow & Submit More Questions

    We Answer YOUR Show Goat & Sheep Questions: Feed, Drenching, Bedding & Doctoring | Drench Line Ep. 9

  6. Jul 23

    AI Breeding Season for Show Sheep: Managing Stress, Genetics & Popular Bucks | Drench Line Ep. 8

    Sam and Logan are recording live from Doc's Bar and Grill in Corpus Christi, Texas, during the 2026 Texas Ag Teachers Conference — squeezing in a little fishing and golf between talking through where they're both at heading into AI and flush season. This episode is less about troubleshooting and more about strategy: how two operations with different genetics and different goals are making breeding decisions right now. Sam and Logan walk through what they've already bred this year, what's coming up on the flush calendar, and the nutrition and low-stress handling protocols they lean on to keep donor ewes settled — including a story about one dominant ewe wrecking an entire flush pen's results. From there they get into the buck conversation everyone wants to hear: which sires they're using, which ones they're watching, and why. They run through names like Warpaint, Never a Doubt, Quinella, Bad Man, Frontline, Chief, Unicorn, War Wagon, Prep, and more of this year's most talked-about show sheep sires — plus a candid take on the industry's current hottest buck, Behind Enemy Lines. The bigger theme running through the whole conversation: the difference between breeding for the next hot buck and breeding for consistency. Sam and Logan talk openly about resisting the urge to chase trends, the value of actually seeing a sire in person before committing semen dollars, and why building a program around the $750–$2,000 customer matters just as much as chasing the elite ones. No guest this week, but stick around — Episode 9 is shaping up to be a listener Q&A episode, so if you've submitted a question, it's coming. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com.Read related posts on show sheep breeding at DrenchLine.com.

    AI Breeding Season for Show Sheep: Managing Stress, Genetics & Popular Bucks | Drench Line Ep. 8

  7. Jul 14

    Life in the Show Barn: Raider McPhaul & Quentin Cox Talk Sheep, Goats, Girls & Growing Up in Ag

    We're back with our second episode recorded post-golf tournament at Lajitas Golf and Resort outside Terlingua, Texas — bug spray in hand, Badlands Margaritas nearby, and zero notes prepared. Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom traded their usual listener-question-and-answer deep dives for a raw and real, no-notice interview with two young leaders in the show sheep and goat industry: Raider McPhaul of Big Lake, and Quentin Cox out of Fredericksburg.  Raider and Quentin get put on the spot with a rapid-fire mix of sheep-related and just-for-fun questions — future plans in the industry, how they each learned to show, the hardest part of showing sheep and goats, track vs. treadmill, favorite show and sale, and the products and judges they trust most. There's also a candid check-in on their love lives, a Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M debate, all while Sam gets carried away by a Lajitas mosquito.  Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com.Read related posts on show sheep and show goat management at DrenchLine.com.

    Life in the Show Barn: Raider McPhaul & Quentin Cox Talk Sheep, Goats, Girls & Growing Up in Ag

  8. Jun 23

    Summer Show Livestock Management: New World Screwworm, Track Training & Keeping Them Cool

    Episode 6 of The Drench Line comes to you live from Lajitas Golf Resort in far west Texas — mosquitoes, heat, and all. Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom sat down between tee times to tackle what's been on every show livestock producer's mind lately: New World Screwworm. They kick things off with a straightforward take — it's serious, it's manageable, and the worst thing you can do right now is nothing. Sam walks through what he's actually doing to protect Shep and Staton's show animals: logging every Dectomax treatment in a steno book — dates, dosages, and lot numbers — so he has documentation ready if USDA or Texas Animal Health Commission comes knocking. It's not required; it's just smart. If you're not keeping records right now, this episode will make you start. From there, they break down what the show barn protocol looks like in real time: a Dectomax shot for freshly banded or recently castrated animals (good for roughly 21 days of protection), screw worm aerosol on any open wounds, and a watchful eye — especially on banded wethers, where the wound isn't always easy to spot at a glance. Logan also flags an often-overlooked area: fine wool sheep with busted or shelled horns. That wound at the base of the horn is exactly where problems can start. The conversation shifts to the producer side, with Sam and Logan sharing how the screw worm situation has changed their flush and AI plans. Sam pushed his June flush back to July to get a solid protocol in place before putting ewes back on pasture. Logan breaks down what they've landed on: suture or staple every wound off the cart, hit it with Alu-Shield, spray with Dectomax, and hope that 21-day window carries you through. They also dig into fly systems, the wound coat vs. Alu-Shield debate (Sam is a purple wound coat guy; Logan makes a case for the silver spray in AI scenarios), and when Co-Ral still earns a spot in the rotation. Second half of the episode covers summer maintenance — what it looks like to keep show animals healthy, cool, and moving in the right direction without pushing too hard too early. Track introduction, treadmill training, halter breaking, stand training, and why waiting until you need conditioning is already too late. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Submit your questions at DrenchLine.com. Read related posts on screw worm and show livestock management at DrenchLine.com.

    Summer Show Livestock Management: New World Screwworm, Track Training & Keeping Them Cool
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7
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20 Ratings

About

Most show families figure it out the hard way. They ask around, get partial answers, and fill in the rest on their own. Logan Newsom and Sam Silvers have been in the show industry long enough to have made most of those mistakes themselves — and they're sharing that wisdom with you. Drench Line is a podcast about sheep, goats, and everything that comes with life in the show world. When to vaccinate. How to pick your animal. What to expect at your first major show. What nobody standing on the sidelines will actually tell you. New episodes drop twice a month, and they don't sugarcoat a thing. Logan and Sam have been friends since they were teenagers working summers at a sheep ranch in Eden, Texas. Now they're both show dads raising their own families in world they grew up in. This show is their way of passing it on — not just to their kids, but to every family that's new to this and looking for someone to shoot straight. Coming soon! Drench Line is just getting started. Coming soon: voice memo questions answered on air, and guests who have genuinely shaped the show world — the breeders, stockmen, and industry figures whose names you already know. If there's someone you want to hear from, send your request to www.drenchline.com. Be part of the conversation! This show is built around the questions real families are asking. Got something you can't get a straight answer on? Submit your question at www.drenchline.com and it might just get answered on the next episode. Logan and Sam want to hear from you — that's not a throwaway line, it's the whole point.

Information

  • Creator
    Sam Silvers & Logan Newsom
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alyce & Elizabeth Creative
  • Show Website
    Drench Line Podcast

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