{"podcast":{"title":"The Sort","slug":"the-sort-7078198","podcast_index_feed_id":7078198,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/thesort/","website_url":"https://thesort.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c40d142c-5027-425f-bef9-6948574a5704/t9WmFNlRDwY_g5NC2e3Tr6WB.png","author":"Upload Media Group, LLC","episode_count":89,"summary":"Hop into the ring with The Sort, the podcast offering both a historical and forward-looking exploration of the world of livestock judges. The goal of The Sort is designed to support, engage, mentor, and advance the future leaders of the livestock industry. In each episode, we invite guests to share their personal journeys, visions, and enthusiasm for the livestock industry. These individuals bring unique perspectives, enriching our program with their real-world experiences of challenges and successes that have shaped them into the leaders the are today.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:42.466202+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sort-7078198"},"episode":{"title":"#86: Caden Schwab, Kade Mennen, Tucker Woods","slug":"86-caden-schwab-kade-mennen-tucker-woods","published_at":"2026-07-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sort-7078198/86-caden-schwab-kade-mennen-tucker-woods","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sort-7078198","url":"https://thesort.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/abedd996-44f7-4c38-adea-7068181dce54.mp3","summary":"In this episode of \"The Sort\" podcast, host Dr. Brett Kaysen interviews three collegiate livestock judging competitors. Caden Schwab from Fort Collins, Colorado, discusses growing up as a coach's son, his journey from Connors State to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his plans to pursue a finance master's degree in Texas. Kade Mennen from Indiana shares his path through Lincoln Land Community College to Iowa State, balancing farming with academics. Tucker Woods from Mississippi details his unique turfgrass management major at Mississippi State. All three discuss the Top Judge program, favorite contests, and offer advice encouraging youth to embrace confidence and seek mentorship.","meta_description":"In this episode of \"The Sort\" podcast, host Dr. Brett Kaysen interviews three collegiate livestock judging competitors. Caden Schwab from Fort Collins, Co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5330,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-sort-7078198/episodes/86-caden-schwab-kade-mennen-tucker-woods/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sort-7078198/86-caden-schwab-kade-mennen-tucker-woods.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}