A showpig breeder. An Iowa State football player. A chief executive officer. A professor of animal science. A high school student. A mom. A retired researcher. A veterinarian. A cancer survivor. What does this list have in common? They’ve all helped launch The PORK Podcast in 2024.
“It’s been an incredible journey so far,” says Jennifer Shike, host of The PORK Podcast. She recently wrapped up her last episode of the year and is looking forward to an exciting line-up of guests in 2025.
Reflecting back on the first nine episodes, Shike says the stories of her guests speak for themselves. Digging into the story behind the story is one of the things she loves most about hosting the podcast.
Here are the first nine episodes of The PORK Podcast:
A Winning Mentality Motivates This Illinois Livestock Industry Teacher, Coach and Mentor | Episode 9
An advocate for the livestock industry who wears many hats including teacher, coach, mentor, advisor, husband and father, Dan Shike, joins The PORK Podcast for the final episode of 2024.
The Pork Industry’s War with PRRS: Scott Dee’s Take on the Past, Present and Future | Episode 8
Scott Dee, a retired veterinarian with Pipestone, has thought about PRRS more than most people throughout his lifetime. Here’s what he’s learned and what he sees in the future.
Black Friday Extra Episode: Why Kylee Deniz Believes in Team Everything | Episode 7
From protecting farmers’ freedom to operate to balancing family and career, Oklahoma Pork Council’s executive director shares how teamwork makes it possible.
A Light in the Industry: Hannah Miller Wins One of FFA’s Top Swine Honors | Episode 6
Although there’s nothing like being in the show ring for 18-year-old Hannah Miller, one thing that comes close is being able to raise hogs for other kids to show and support them in chasing after their dreams. Meet the latest guest on The PORK Podcast.
Influenza Expert Gets Real About the H5N1 Risk to Your Swine Herd | Episode 5
In a special report of The PORK Podcast, Andrew Bowman, DVM, tackles some of host Jennifer Shike’s questions about USDA’s announcement that H5N1 was discovered in a pig for the first time ever.
Ohio Pig Farmer Finds Strength Through Life’s Challenges |Episode 4
Multi-generational farmer Duane Stateler has fought everything from bad markets to animal rights activists, and even cancer, to make him what he is today.
Out-of-the-Box Promotion Garners National Attention for Pork and Iowa State Football | Episode 3
The PORK Podcast welcomes ISU football player, Caleb Bacon, and Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Communications Director to discuss pork, football and community.
Don’t Back Down From the Hard Stuff in the Pork Industry | Episode 2
With a healthy dose of optimism and realism, Bryan Humphreys, National Pork Producers Council CEO, shares how the organization is tackling the farm bill, Prop 12, dietary guidelines, the Clean Water Act and more.
We Need to Foster Alignment Within All Segments of the U.S. Pork Industry | Episode 1
Missouri pork producer Jesse Heimer joins The Pork Podcast to discuss people, pigs and purpose, and how the showpig and commercial segments can work together to make the pork industry viable for generations to come.
Your Next Read: A Winning Mentality Motivates This Illinois Livestock Industry Teacher, Coach and Mentor
