The Grand Drive

Join us as we visit with Sounder, Prime Porks, and Primo feeds at the 2025 NJSA Exposition in Indianapolis, IN. We love hearing about these companies who are continuing to pave the way for the swine industry! Featured interviews by: https://sounderapp.com/https://primepork.org/https://primofeeds.com/Thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible! A&B Livestock (Title Sponsor) - check them out to order custom feed plans for your show project!https://www.facebook.com/p/AB-Livestock-Supply-100057208731268/Jimmy Naturals- skin care, the natural way!https://jimmysnaturals.com/Lazy H Beadwork - custom beadwork and apparelhttps://www.facebook.com/lazyhbeadwork/Purple Circle -America's youth livestock magazinehttps://purplecircle.com/The Showcase Jackpot showhttps://www.facebook.com/p/The-Showcase-100084330966387/

Join the crew this week and listen as they solve the World's problems. We are loading up for Expo, but still get in a new episode! Turn the speakers up, this episode is nuts!Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.facebook.com/p/AB-Livestock-Supply-100057208731268/https://www.facebook.com/lazyhbeadwork/https://jimmysnaturals.com/www.optiwize.com

Special guest this week to discuss more than just buckles and banners. Join Luke, Cole, and Mr. Ray Perryman as they dive into what makes this industry so special. Even the grandparents will love this one!

We're getting dirty this week on The Grand Drive. Cole and Luke get down and dirty as they discuss the advantages of dirt pens, dirt for skin and hair, and dirt as a supplement! Pull up a chair.. it's time to get dirty on The Grand Drive!

Sometimes ya just have to fight through the bad to get to the good. Join Cole and Luke this week as they "fight through the bad" and bring a great show to you! Pull your hats down tight..The Grand Drive is on the way!00000

Cole and Luke are on a roll this week! Attitudes are everything when it comes to the show barn, so grab a seat and let's get to it..The Grand Drive starts now!

Are you goal driven? Join Luke and Cole this week as the discuss setting obtainable goals and what it takes to get there. As always there are some great stories within the main topic!! Grab a chair because it's time for The Grand Drive!

Join Cole, Luke and a very special guest as we start out the new year! Texas is fixing to get hot and heavy because there are plenty of Grand Drives in the very near future! A new year brings all new episodes! It's go time baby!!

Cole and Luke have an awesome guest this week, Jack Walters! Get the pigs fed and turn the volume up, we are headed to the barn for The Grand Drive!

After a little break and a lot of life happening, the boys are back on the mic! Join us as we discuss the future of the show pig and catch up on the time off. It's always fun when you're headed to the grand drive!

Join Luke and Cole as we rummage through the barn and trailer to bring you the "must haves" when showing. Take notes, there's some good info here!

Cole is still busy with baby pigs and sales, so Luke dropped the kids in for a replacement! Join us this week to get the KIDS perspective from inside the ring. Not going to lie..we learned a bunch on this one! Grab the young ones..they will LOVE this episode.

Cole is busy in the pig barn this week, but Luke is joined with one of our awesome sponsors, Brand and Alisa Hariston with A & B Livestock Supply. This is a little different topic but is packed full of great information and opportunities! We might all be tired, but it's time for The Grand Drive! (6) Facebook-A&B Livestock Supply Jimmy's Naturals (jimmysnaturals.com) Home » Purple Circle Magazine

Cole and Luke are back in the "studio" to discuss the lifelong question.. "What's it gonna cost?" Pull up a chair and see what they come up with.. The Grand Drive is live! Jimmy's Naturals (jimmysnaturals.com) Home » Purple Circle Magazine (19) Facebook

Join Cole and Luke this week with special guest Blake Edwards! We talk sales, babies, and Blake's victory over cancer. This is a very entertaining and informative episode that everyone needs to hear. turn the volume up...The Grand Drive is about to begin! Home » Purple Circle Magazine Jimmy's Naturals (jimmysnaturals.com) (20) Facebook - Link to Edwards Farm Sale

Season 2 Episode one starts of with a banger! Join Cole and Luke as they wrap up EXPO, the surgery, and talk about season 2! Thank yall so much for the support for season 1..now add your friends!!

No two brains have the same genetic makeup or think the same. How does this affect the show pig industry? Listen in to hear what Cole and Luke have to say this week on the subject. Thanks as always to the Purple Circle Magazine for keeping us updated with all things in the show ring. Home » Purple Circle Magazine

This week Luke and Cole are taking it back to the beginning and discussing "Why" they started in the pig industry. This one will take the rust off the gears.. welcome to The Grand Drive!

Join Cole, Luke and special guest Clint M. Halfmann as they talk about things from birth to butcher at West Texas Genetics. This is what the Grand Drive is all about! Reeves Livestock https://www.facebook.com/reeves.livestock All In Jackpot-May 18th Weatherford, Tx https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=743883947935098&set=a.376079928048837 West Texas Genetics https://www.facebook.com/westtexasgenetics Purple Circle Magazine https://www.facebook.com/PurpleCircleMagazine

Join Aylee Sims and Ashlyn Summers for the first ever "Pop-up" show! 11 years old and 21 years old discussing showmanship trends and tips. You're gonna love this one!! Here comes The Grand Drive!

Luke and Cole step a little bit off topic this week as they discuss opportunities in the land of livestock. Things are starting to heat up and the Grand Drive is about to start.

Join Cole and Luke this week as they talk about fitting pigs for the show ring. How much is too much and what does it mean to be "fit for success?"

Cole and Luke discuss the options of buying or breeding your animals to show. This is a great discussion with different views from each. The season is in full swing and so is The Grand Drive!

Join Cole and Luke with special guest Isaak Beaman. Isaak talks about his program and his plans for the future. Lots of good boars being posted to his page. Check it out in link below. The Initiative | Facebook Facebook The Purple Circle Magazine The Grand Drive Podcast – Windy Oaks Embroidery (windyoakstexas.com) Facebook Premier Equine Products

Eps.26 meets you right in the middle of Texas Majors! Cole and Luke discuss how the shows have gone and what's still to look forward to in this episode. Lot's of other great conversations as well. We're making the big push to get 2024 wrapped up, so get you a good seat, The Grand Drive is about to begin!

Going in Depth this week with Cole and Luke discussing barrows and gilts. Who is better and what's the difference? Pull up a chair hit play, The Grand Drive is ready to swing the gates!

Cole and Luke recap Texas Nationals. Life moves fast and you better pay attention... at The Grand Drive.

Join Luke and Cole as they record live at The Show in San Angelo Texas.

Join Luke and Cole as they discuss crunch time this week. Make sure their hair is brushed, the trailer is clean, and the pigs are fed. Welcome to the Grand Drive!

Eps 21 makes us legal! Join Luke, Cole, Tim, and Taylor as they talk all things Texas Nationals! This is one heck of a show to round out 2023 and get ya ready for Texas Majors. Load the trailers and make plans.. The Grand Drive starts now!

Eps. 20 Join Luke, Cole, and family as they discuss what they are thankful for as well as showing for showmanship vs. class placings. Put the turkey in the oven and put your earbuds in!

Welcome to episode 19, the ringside round up! Cole and Luke discuss the ring side etiquette at shows. We are just as guilty as anyone but join us as we try to better ourselves and the industry with tips of do's and don'ts while ringside. It's time to take it all in and join us at the ring for The Grand Drive!0

This week Cole and Luke discuss several topics as it would go in the barn. They cover everything from organizing a show to a little Post Malone. The weather has cooled off, but this episode is hot! It's time for The Grand Drive!

Eps.17 has finally landed.. and it's worth the wait! Join Cole and Luke as they literally start from the bottom of the pig and discuss the details of big bones and solid foundations. The wifi connection is sketchy, but the information is awesome. Settle in and get connected, it's time for The Grand Drive!

Eps. 16 isn't going to leave you hanging. Cole and Luke discuss different measures to keep your pigs ready for the show ring. Stop what you're doing and let's get these problems fixed. It's time for The Grand Drive!000000

We missed a week, but we gained baby Haygen! Join Cole and Luke this week as we get show ready and gear up for some Texas summer Majors. You've got to get them right to get to The Grand Drive!

Eps. 14 will not let you down. Cole, Luke, and Austin Voyles from Purple Circle magazine sit down and have a heck of a time! Things get wild, but we are all about wild here at The Grand Drive!

What a show Eps.13 is!! Luke and Cole are joined with David Chumbley and discuss show ring lingo and try to decipher the code. This is the first time we've had a two part series, so get comfortable. Part one of two is coming at ya here on The Grand Drive!

Welcome back to Eps. 12. We are walking through the barn this week with Luke and Cole looking for that "It Factor". It's hard to explain but easy to recognize! Turn the volume up, you've reached The Grand Drive!

We are back! This week Luke and Cole visit with the one and only Tim Fort and talk about his new feed company Primo Feeds. We aren't talking just about feed but talking about the feeding process as well. Clean the decks and get you a drink ready, we are headed to The Grand Drive!

Episode 10 was rough like this farrowing season, but we are getting it to ya! They guys are giving you some great information on sales, feeding, showing and shipping pigs. You cant keep them all, but you can get ready because it's time for The Grand Drive!

Episode 9 is a HOT one! Take a break from the heat and turn the volume up. Luke and Cole discuss the buying and raising process of baby pigs and have Ashlyn Summers as a special guest for a short segment on starting a good one. Emotions are involved in this one!

Episode 8 is STACKED with great information about biosecurity for your barn and barn etiquette at the big shows. Babies are hittin' the barns so finish up what you're doing and get comfortable; The Grand Drive is about to start!

On this episode we will cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media. Make sure your wifi is turned on and you have plenty of service, The Grand Drive is about to begin!

Grab a chair and let's talk about hair! In episode 6 we will discuss hair at the fair, shag becoming swag, and several other topics that are trending in todays show rings. There's quite a bit of information just beyond the click of the mouse so turn the radio up..we're headed to The Grand Drive!

This week we visit with Justin Rogers and discuss Herfords at San Antonio and his annual sale " The Chosen Elite Show Pig Opportunity". The chip barns are filling up with new babies and The Grand Drive is just around the corner. Grab your note pads and checkbooks..It's sale time! https://auctions.thewendtgroup.com/auction/21457 Link to sale on Tuesday 7/25/2023 https://www.facebook.com/people/Bred-for-the-Banner-ELITE-Showpig-Sale/100064569227262/ Bred for the banner sale link

This week we welcome our firs guest, Miss Ashlyn Summers! This young lady has been there and done that when it comes to the pig ring and she offers up some amazing information and suggestions to the listeners. Get your fold out chair ready and pull it up to the fence because this is The Grand Drive!

Join us as we break down supplements and feeds for show pigs. Are they selling good supplements for your animals or selling you eye catching buckets? Our opinions are just one click away!

The Texas heat, summer time care, and local shows vs major shows. It's all discussed here on episode two! Pull up a chair.. The Grand Drive is about to begin.

Welcome to THE GRAND DRIVE! On this episode you will meet Luke Sims and Cole Reeves and find out a little about both as we get this thing rolling! It may be the first episode, but it doesn't lack character. So get ready...it's time for The Grand Drive!