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.

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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.

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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.

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EDUCATIONAL CHAPTERS

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.

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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. 

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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.

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Listener Kristine kicked things off with a loaded first-year-sheep-owner question: vaccinations, cocci prevention, pen vs. pasture, companion animals, and what to do when an animal starts acting sick. Sam and Logan cover why a pen setup gives you better daily observation and handling, why a buddy animal reduces stress and improves outcomes, and how cocci management really works — fecal samples, a solid vet relationship, and the role of medicated feeds like those containing Rumensin or Decox.

Irene asked about heel mites — and got a quick rundown on how to identify them, plus treatment options: Dectomax or Ivomec injectable, Prolate Lintox, or Ivomec pour-on on the heels. For the full breakdown, go back to Episode 4.

Isaac asked two big ones: how to use Rumensin for coccidia prevention (answer: it's labeled for goats, off-label for sheep — get a vet script) and what to do when animals go off feed during a transition. Logan walks through the 75/25 blending strategy to ease that switch over 5–7 days without crashing their gut.

Leonard wanted the real talk on dewormer dosing — should you double it on goats? Sam and Logan break down why metabolism matters and why products like Safeguard, Ivomec, Valbazen, and Cydectin aren't all treated the same way.

Trace Titus asked about copper. Short answer: never for show sheep, required for goats. Logan also covers the mineral program he relies on with the Purify product.

The guys wrap with a real-talk segment on summer vacation planning with livestock — yes, you can take a trip. But you need a plan and someone trustworthy lined up before you leave.

Then, the big one: Kevin Mock, founder of Friday Night Fever, joins as the show's first-ever guest. He shares the origin story of the sale, what makes it different from every other sale out there, and his top three tips for show goat success.

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Episode four of the Drench Line Podcast picks up exactly where episode three left off — Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom are walking you through everything that happens from the moment you back up to the pens and unload that new animal to the point where you've got a routine locked in and things are rolling.

The guys kick things off with what they consider the foundation of a good start: stress management. New environment, new dirt, new weather, new pen mates — it all adds up fast. And when those first dominoes fall, you can find yourself chasing problems all summer long. Sam and Logan break down how to get ahead of it with a smart day-one protocol covering the six things they're thinking about right out of the trailer: cocci, respiratory issues, external parasites like heel mites, CDT vaccination, internal parasites, and ear ticks.

From there, the conversation dives into product-specific talk — CDT boosters, Dectomax, Safeguard, Valbazen, Cydectin, nasal vaccines, Rumensin in the feed, Corid, and the Liquid Boost and Hydro Boost products they run through their medicators year-round. As always, they remind listeners: consult your veterinarian before doing anything. 

The episode also covers halter breaking step by step, the importance of starting young and starting slow, building a daily routine that actually fits your family's schedule, getting animals introduced to the treadmill early, and why weight tracking throughout the year pays off when things start moving in the fall.

Sam and Logan close with the biggest mistake families make in the first seven days — and let's just say "dumbassery" becomes an official podcast term.

Listener Q&A wraps things up with Abigail asking about drenching protocol at summer jackpots — and the answer might surprise you.

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What needs to catch your eye when walking into a pen of lambs? They think body shape, forearm, and big pins. Not complicated, but non-negotiable. The conversation also covers what separates a $3,500 sheep from a $15,000 one — AKA the bells and whistles. They give their honest thoughts on leg hair as an indicator of care, chest depth and chest-to-flank ratio, touch quality, and color. Logan and Sam also hit the one absolute deal-breakers that send them walking: chest width and bad hind leg structure.

The guys dive into gut instinct versus checklist buying, and how rising prices in the show livestock industry have pushed even the most instinct-driven buyers toward doing their homework. Sam shares his three gut-check questions before committing to an animal, and Logan explains his hunter-gatherer approach to stocking a barn full of options for multiple families and multiple shows.

To close, they tackle listener Q&A — covering whether to feed hay (and what kind) from Samantha, fine blades versus surgical blades for a Southdown from Chance, and the great chain halter vs. rope halter debate. Spoiler: rope halters don't have many fans in this room. Looking at you, #ropehaltercrew.

Whether you're a seasoned Texas major show family or a first-time stock show dad just trying to figure it all out, this episode is loaded with practical, honest advice straight from two guys living it every day.

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The guys kick things off talking about what it actually looks like when a new family walks onto the property looking to buy their first show lamb or goat. Spoiler: the number one question breeders get isn't about genetics or bloodlines — it's about price. And while that's completely understandable, Sam and Logan both agree the more important conversation is about goals. What are you trying to accomplish? Who's judging? What show are you shoping for, and when? That dialogue between buyer and breeder is where the right animal gets found — and where families get set up for success instead of disappointment.

From there, they dive into what it looks like to walk into a live sale as a first-time buyer. It's exciting, it's fast, and it can get expensive in a hurry if you don't have a plan. The guys break down exactly what that plan should look like: preview the animals beforehand, take notes, know your budget before you walk through the door, and — don't forget — have a way to haul your animal home. You'd be surprised.

They also talk about the value of unbiased previews, why talking to the breeder before you bid can be a game changer, and what to do the moment that new animal arrives at your place (hint: CDT, wormer, vaccinations and a coccidia program are a good start).

They wrap up teasing what's coming in future episodes — including a deep dive into why show animals cost what they cost, how IVF and flush programs play into pricing, and why the most expensive animal in the pen isn't always the right one for your kid.

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Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom are the first to admit this is their first rodeo when it comes to podcasting. But when it comes to show livestock? Between the two of them, they've got decades of showing, feeding, fitting, judging, and yes — making just about every mistake in the book. 

In this debut episode, Sam and Logan introduce themselves, tell the story of how they first met working summers for Rex Stultz in Eden, Texas, and lay out exactly what the Drench Line is going to be — raw, honest, and built for the families who need real answers from people who've actually been there.

Here's what they get into:

• Sam's road from Salado to South Plains to Texas Tech, a two-year stint in the U.S. Border Patrol, and his current role with BioZyme Inc.
• Logan's journey from the Texas Panhandle to Angelo State football to full-time sheep producer
• The infamous eight-foot hole they dug in Eden — and the mystery of filling it back in
• Why sheep and goats are the perfect first livestock project for young exhibitors
• What the Drench Line is really about: bridging the gap for first-time families who don't always know who to ask

Sam and Logan are quick to say this show will only get better from here — and we believe them. Episode 2 is already going to be a problem: they're tackling how to pick out your show animal, and they already know they won't agree on a single thing.

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• 00:00 — Welcome to the Drench Line: Introducing the Show
• 00:30 — Sam Silvers: Salado, Eden, South Plains & Texas Tech
• 01:30 — Sam's Time in the U.S. Border Patrol — a Side Most People Don't Know
• 02:00 — Logan Newsom: Texas Panhandle, Angelo State Football & Full-Time Sheep Producer
• 03:30 — How Sam and Logan First Met at Rex Stultz's in Eden, Texas
• 05:00 — The Hole Story: Rex Made Them Dig It — Then Made Them Fill It Back Up
• 06:45 — Now They're Show Dads — and Their Boys Are Best Friends at the Stock Shows
• 07:30 — Why Sheep and Goats Are the Perfect First Project for Young Exhibitors
• 09:00 — What the Drench Line Is Really About: Honest Answers for Real Families
• 10:30 — "I've Made Every Mistake in the Book" — Why That Matters More Than Being the Smartest Guy in the Room
• 12:00 — Coffee Thoughts and Tapping Into Industry Knowledge
• 13:00 — Future Episodes and Guests — Reaching Out to the People They Lean On
• 13:30 — Next Episode Preview: Picking Out Your Show Animal (They Already Know They Won't Agree)