{"podcast":{"title":"To The Front","slug":"to-the-front-7845090","podcast_index_feed_id":7845090,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/ET5Y6ohP.rss","website_url":"ttfnutrition.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/78eee60c-1987-40dc-93d9-6f60410ddbd2/logos/cec8d284-35bb-4a79-b287-f00099c10b5f.jpeg","author":"TTF Nutrition","episode_count":8,"summary":"The show that answers questions for stock show families. Whether you show cattle, pigs, sheep or goats hosts Tony Morris and Thomas Gross along with special guests are here to listen to your challenges and guide you on the path to becoming a more confident feeder and more successful show family. New episodes weekly on YouTube and anywhere you listen to podcasts. To The Front is presented by TTF Nutrition - Livestock Supplements that Get You To The Front.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T22:20:31.178625+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090"},"episode":{"title":"Meet the Intern – Livestock Judging, Internships & Preparing for Life After College","slug":"meet-the-intern-livestock-judging-internships-preparing-for-life-after-college","published_at":"2026-06-18T11:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090/meet-the-intern-livestock-judging-internships-preparing-for-life-after-college","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c1f4fd15ee35959227e58fedb8f8fb55505b2c53379409857244ef5a0143a7ad/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YjI0MWRkYS00MjU5LTRiMzItOTVjYy0xYjQzN2ZjODQ2MmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3OGVlZTYwYy0xOTg3LTQwZGMtOTNkOS02ZjYwNDEwZGRiZDIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyMmJiZmEwNzU3MGQ3MGQwNmU5MzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMmM3NjQ3NTdlN2ZkZDkyZTEwZGRlL2JqLWVpY2tzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzE4LTEyLTIwLm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c1f4fd15ee35959227e58fedb8f8fb55505b2c53379409857244ef5a0143a7ad/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YjI0MWRkYS00MjU5LTRiMzItOTVjYy0xYjQzN2ZjODQ2MmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3OGVlZTYwYy0xOTg3LTQwZGMtOTNkOS02ZjYwNDEwZGRiZDIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyMmJiZmEwNzU3MGQ3MGQwNmU5MzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMmM3NjQ3NTdlN2ZkZDkyZTEwZGRlL2JqLWVpY2tzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzE4LTEyLTIwLm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"Episode 8: Meet The Intern – Livestock Judging, Internships & Preparing for Life After College Episode Summary In this episode of To The Front , Thomas Gross sits down with TTF Nutrition intern McKenna Sobasky to discuss her journey through the livestock industry, her success in collegiate livestock judging, and the lessons she's learned preparing for life after college. From growing up raising show pigs to becoming a collegiate All-American livestock judge, McKenna shares practical advice for young exhibitors, future judging team members, and students looking to get ahead through internships and networking. Whether you're preparing for your senior year, considering collegiate livestock judging, or wondering how to start building your career, this episode offers valuable insight into making the most of every opportunity. Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 – 05:45 | Meet McKenna: From Show Pigs to Collegiate Judging McKenna shares her livestock background, growing up in a family show pig operation, and how her passion for livestock judging developed through youth and collegiate competition. 05:45 – 08:25 | Advice for Seniors Preparing for College The conversation focuses on making the most of your final years in the show ring, enjoying the journey, and developing the skills that will help you succeed once college begins. 08:25 – 10:10 | How to Get Started in Livestock Judging McKenna explains what young people should prioritize when joining a judging team, the importance of finding mentors, and why staying humble while remaining hungry to learn is key to long-term success. 10:10 – 12:55 | The Reality of Collegiate Livestock Judging What does a judging team schedule actually look like? McKenna breaks down the time commitment, balancing academics with practice, and the…","meta_description":"Episode 8: Meet The Intern – Livestock Judging, Internships & Preparing for Life After College Episode Summary In this episode of To The Front , Thoma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1071,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/to-the-front-7845090/episodes/meet-the-intern-livestock-judging-internships-preparing-for-life-after-college/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090/meet-the-intern-livestock-judging-internships-preparing-for-life-after-college.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}