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Barn Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by father-son duo Sawyer & Tork Whisler. We exist to share content that educates, inspires, and makes viewers laugh out loud. From the Ag business world to investing, current events, entrepreneurship and much, much more, our vision is to promote agriculture in a positive light, while relating with everyday Americans in discussing kitchen table topics.

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Tommy Wheeler told his farm credit banker he wanted to grow rice and lose about $250 an acre doing it. The banker called it the dumbest business plan he'd ever heard. Tommy's answer: he was already losing $500 an acre on corn.

Tommy spent 27 years i... more

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Garth Gatson is 33 years old and doesn’t own an acre of ground. He raises cattle for a living anyway, on his family’s place in Missouri, buying heifer calves and selling them as pairs into the biggest cattle market anybody alive has ever seen. And th... more

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. liked Christian Koch's grandpa's no-sugar beef jerky so much he bought into the company. Grandpa never wanted to sell it, so Christian found the recipe in his mom's family cookbook and built the business himself, from a 12 tray deh... more

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Neil Koch walked away from a good job 4 miles from his house at almost 50 to go full time on YouTube. His channel, Dig Drive DIY, sits at 348,000 subscribers, and it started with videos of a backhoe he was trying to sell on Craigslist. He drove 6 hou... more

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Recent Guests

Garth Gatson
Missouri cattle producer and author of Abel's Rally
Episode: Cattle Prices Tripled And Ranchers Still Aren’t Rich
Christian Koch
Founder of Jerky Boys, a beef jerky company built around his grandfather's recipe
Jerky Boys
Episode: His Grandpa’s Jerky Recipe Made Dale Earnhardt Jr. A Partner
Neil Koch
YouTube creator of Dig Drive DIY with a background in heavy equipment and agronomy.
Dig Drive DIY
Episode: How A Craigslist Ad Turned Into A 350,000 Subscriber Business
Paul Gieselman
Iowa farmer and president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board
Iowa Corn Promotion Board
Episode: Brazil Is Coming For American Corn
Will Cannon
Iowa farmer, Iowa Corn Growers Association director, and research committee chair
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Episode: Brazil Is Coming For American Corn
Kevin Brown
Creator of Junkyard Digs, Ames, Iowa
Junkyard Digs
Episode: 1.3 Million People Watch Him Pull Dead Trucks Out Of Iowa Fence Rows
Luke Kovarik
Seed stock cattle producer, Angus genetics expert
Kovarik Cattle Co
Episode: Only $278 In The Bank And 550 Cows To Feed
Natalie Kovarik
Co-owner, social media strategist, beef brand marketer
Kovarik Cattle Co / Discover Ag Podcast
Episode: Only $278 In The Bank And 550 Cows To Feed
Greg Gunthorp
Fourth generation pasture hog farmer, owner of Brushy Prairie Packing and leader in regenerative agriculture
Gunthorp Farms / Brushy Prairie Packing
Episode: The Big 4 Stole The Only Market Small Farmers Ever Built

Hosts

Sawyer Whisler
Host of Barn Talk
Tork Whisler
Co-host of Barn Talk

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • Barn talk

    I like these publishing every Sunday night.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James2314
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Podcast!!

    I never get enough of this podcast! You two do a great job interviewing guests! Always informative! My wife (a retired English teacher) told me, “you know, I read their newsletter and it is very well written “ so kudos to both of you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ufferey J
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fix your ads

    I listen to every episode I have 2 things for you. 1. More Tork less Sawyer. 2. If you want to be an actual professional podcast take ad breaks. It’s so obvious how you guys are just tatalking and an ad is just crow barred in ok

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Xyzweefewbfhds
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome Show

    This podcast is always very informative, entertaining, and insightful. Even as a diesel mechanic, I find ways to implement the knowledge shared by these two fine gentleman into my daily life. Looking forward to listening to more. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryson Kib
    United States3 months ago
  • Manitoba farmer

    Always enjoyable and thought provoking. Keep up the good work fellas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy19445
    Canada3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Informative and entertaining, with practical farming takeaways.
Candid, down-to-earth conversations that resonate with farmers and non-farmers alike.
Guests diverse—from farmers to tech-minded ag analysts—keep content fresh.
Some feedback notes heavy language but still valuable and engaging.
Strong storytelling and family dynamic are standout strengths for audience engagement.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#49
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#63
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#67
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#229
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#233
South Africa/Business

Talking Points

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Cattle Prices Tripled And Ranchers Still Aren’t Rich
Q: What advice would you give a young person who wants to enter cattle production or start a small business?
Gatson says to expect setbacks and keep moving without waiting for everything to be perfect. He advises cattle producers to be cautious about adding overhead they may not be able to support when prices fall, and to build a financial cushion before relying on the operation full time.
Cattle Prices Tripled And Ranchers Still Aren’t Rich
Q: What has driven cattle prices so far above previous highs?
Gatson describes a combination of restricted herd rebuilding, drought, high interest rates, loss of pastureland, strong beef demand, and the closure of the Mexican border to live cattle imports after screwworm detections.
Brazil Is Coming For American Corn
Q: Do you worry about Brazil in the future, in the next two decades?
Gieselman says Brazil is a serious competitor with the potential to add about 90 million acres, but argues that U.S. corn can stand out through consistent quality, sustainability, and strong trade relationships.
Brazil Is Coming For American Corn
Q: How do you make cover crops pay to justify doing that?
Gieselman says conservation and water quality are major reasons for using cover crops, while cost-share programs can cover seed and application expenses and sometimes make the practice break even or generate a small profit.
How A Craigslist Ad Turned Into A 350,000 Subscriber Business
Q: What do you think people love the most about your channel?
Koch thinks viewers value its community spirit and an unscripted glimpse of rural, blue-collar, middle-class life, which reminds some viewers of home and shows others a way of life they rarely see represented.

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What is Barn Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly show hosted by a father-son duo focused on farming, entrepreneurship, and practical business advice for everyday listeners. Across episodes, the conversations cycle through candid personal stories, family business dynamics, market dynamics in agriculture, and the application of technology and modern media to farming. The hosts balance hard-edged financial realism with relatable humor, often inviting guests who blend agricultural expertise with bold, non-traditional approaches to building and growing farm-based businesses. Notable strengths include a down-to-earth, no-nonsense interviewing style, an emphasis on ownership and resilience, and a willingness to explore contentious topics with practical takeaways for listeners in farming... more

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Recent guests on Barn Talk include:

1. Garth Gatson
2. Christian Koch
3. Neil Koch
4. Paul Gieselman
5. Will Cannon
6. Kevin Brown
7. Luke Kovarik
8. Natalie Kovarik

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