x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Toplines and Tales

Podcast about all things to do with livestock, past and present, including interviews, discussions and general chitchat.

society & culture documentary

All Episodes

44:04

199 - Special episode - Live from World Angus Expo

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/05/07

This week a live episode all the way from New South Wales, Australia at the World Angus Expo. During a busy weekend, I caught up with the hugely enthusiastic British and Irish Lions youth team competing in the World Angus Youth competition, as well with a chat some of the organisers of this spectacular event.

en

57:36

198 - People in Livestock - Steve and Sara Gibbons

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/04/25

A couple of old friends of mine, Steve and Sara Gibbons have gone on to be some of the most successful sheep breeders in UK. With a string of Fatstock show and regular top prices in Beltex, Blue Texel and its other hyrbids, we have a fun chat about modern breeding and good old times with this popular couple.

en

13:35

197 - Special Episode - A note from history

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/04/18

As a lead up to the World Angus Forum next month, this episode reveals a document of a transcript from the speaker at the New Zealand Forum, over 50 years ago, from the great Bob Adam of Newhouse. Some invaluable words of wisdom in here that are as applicable now to every livestock breeder of whatever breed or species as they were back then.

en

01:06:41

196 - People in Livestock - PJ Budler

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/04/04

One of the world’s most prolific cattle judges, PJ Budler talks through the finer points of choosing bulls to buy, casting his wisdom over a number of sometimes controversial points. With snippets like ‘the width of the muzzle is exactly the same as the width between the pin-bones’ this is a must listen to anyone with an interest in breeding livestock.In nearly 200 episodes of Toplines and Tales, this has to be one of the most fascinating, driving home the realization that, no matter how

en

38:00

195 - People in Livestock - Bill Bruce

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/03/21

My absolute privilege this week to speak to Bill Bruce, not only one of the top farmers in Scotland but a highly successful cattle breeder whose name is synonymous with firstly Shorthorns and latterly Charolais. Bill speaks of his early ventures into Suffolk sheep, where he excelled, then a dabble with Angus before settling on the Shorthorn breed which at the time was desperately in need of performance improvement. His later move into Charolais cattle was also fruitful where he soon broke the record

en

47:30

194 - People in Livestock - Andy & Steph Ryder

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/03/07

Well known couple, Andy and Steph Ryder now run a major business in the pedigree livestock sector in UK. This week they open up on their journey of how they got there, their home farming life and just what Pedigree Livestock Services provides to the industry.

en

39:50

192 - People in Livestock - Steven McLean

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/02/21

An interesting and informative chat with Steve McLean, head of agriculture for high-end supermarket chain, Marks and Spencers. Steve chats about his previous job as CEO of the Texel sheep society, as well as the work and ethos around M&S procurement and marketing, and their involvement with backing the UK farming community.

en

40:26

192 - People in Livestock - Daf Griffiths

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/02/06

Limousin cattle breeder Daf Griffiths sold his family farm in West Wales and upped sticks to move to a farm nearly four times the size in Central France. He talks to us of the great weather, in mid-January, when we are enduring a massive storm, when his cows and calves are already turned out! We discuss the differences, not just in his enviable lifestyle but the type of cattle and the way the French Government looks after their farmers who provide their food.

en

47:01

191 - Special Episode - Live from National Western...

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/01/24

A unique podcast, coming to you live from Denver, Colorado, USA. This episode I chat on a combined live podcast with Heath and Brock from Angus One Promotions, about what they do, including an insight into the Bonsmara theory, Heath’s visit to Wye Plantation and the relevance of pedigrees. We also go through the highlights of the National Western stock Show, as well as the tables turned as they interview me!

en

40:07

190 - People in Livestock - Colin Davidson

Toplines and Tales ·

2025/01/10

Great to chat to Angus breeder Colin Davidson from Skaill on the Orkney Islands. Not many people can state that they have been instrumental in changing a breed once, but this week’s guest is well into his second go. We chat through the 50-year history of the herd and the pioneering spirit that Colin has invested in it in this thought provoking interview, which also includes some interesting views on the future of methane reduction.

en

03:34

189 - A Christmas message from Toplines and Tales

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/12/24

With such a busy year almost past, this week I reminisce about the year that was with a Christmas message to all our listeners.

en

39:26

188 - People in Livestock - Cathal O'Meara

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/12/13

One of Ireland's hottest talents in the cattle show ring, Cathal talks about his influences and experience not just at the halter but also behind the scenes. Hailing from near Limerick, his skills have been in demand not just in Ireland but around UK and also Europe.

en

45:14

187 - People in Livestock - Andrew Bishop

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/11/29

An interesting chat with Andrew Bishop from Gloucestershire who would have been the top man to beat in the carcass lamb competitions throughout UK for two or three decades. Although winding his workload down now, there are some great snippets of wisdom for everyone in this podcast.And a bit of live racing from son Charlie in the background!

en

47:27

186 - People in Livestock - Ben and Wendy Mayne -...

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/11/15

From a small Scottish based herd started 90 years ago, to selling the record price Angus bull, Texas Thunderstruck for $360,000, (£160,000) the Australian Texas Angus herd have become a dominant force of breeding throughout the world. Ben and Wendy Mayne talk us through the expansion of the herd to nearly 1000 pedigree cows, selling close to 400 bulls per year and how sustainability and minimum inputs have advanced their breeding system. We also hear a brief preview of the World Angus forum to be

en

46:54

185 - People in Livestock - Dave Murray

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/11/01

Dave Murray is well known in pedigree cattle circles, both as a breeder and judge. He talks us through his young years in the Angus breed and the changes that occurred including bringing in a measuring stick to try and improve them! Through a lifetime with both Angus and Charolais cattle we relive a bit of history, including him being in charge of the conception of the first Charolais to win Smithfield show.

en

50:12

184 - Special Podcast - Live from Irish Aberdeen...

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/10/07

A special podcast live from the Irish Aberdeen Angus Extravaganza in Tipperary, with some great chat with many breeders and other highly interesting characters over a two day spectacular weekend.Thanks to Shane Murphy and the society for asking me over to record the event.

en

37:20

183 - People in Livestock - Jimmy Laing

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/09/27

A man that needs no introduction, Jimmy has been involved in pedigree beef cattle man and boy. Hailing from Ross-shire in Scotland, we hear of the herds and cattle he has worked with, including a few great stories, as well as his short venture into the oil business. in this entertaining episode.

en

19:30

182 - Irish Aberdeen Angus Special - 1

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/09/22

The Irish Aberdeen Angus Extravaganza will be held at Thurles, Tipperary on weekend 5th and 6th October. In the first of a series, this week I speak to secretary Shane Murphy about what to expect in this exceptional event.

en

43:32

181 - Special Episode - Blue Tongue Virus

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/09/13

There is a huge lack of clarity around the Blue Tongue Virus and its impact, spread symptoms and longer term risks on the UK livestock industry. I have a long chat with Phil Stocker, CEO of the National sheep association who is generally respected as an expert in the disease. Using questions raised on social media as well as my own inquisitiveness, Phil dispels some myths as well as providing some essential clarification on the situation.

en

44:22

179 - People in Livestock - Willie McLaren

Toplines and Tales ·

2024/09/06

Now in its 100th year, Willie McLaren has evolved the Netherton Angus herd to move in a slightly different direction to many of the other breeders in UK. A renown cattle judge, Willie has instigated a change towards easier fleshed and maybe smaller cattle and he now holds a successful annual female sale also utilizing online bidding, as well as supplying top genetics around the world. We also talk about his association with the Wagyu breed and how that system works, with Highland Wagyu now supplying

en

154 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger