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Egg Production
Egg Industry
Animal Welfare
Biosecurity
Cage-Free Eggs
Egg Prices
Cage-Free Systems
Eggs
Poultry Industry
Agriculture
Leadership
Inedible Egg Products
Poultry Production
Pasture-Raised Eggs
Vaccination
Agricultural Education
Egg Market Dynamics
HPAI
Sustainability

Eggheads helps curious people in agriculture understand how the egg industry really works and where it might be headed.

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From a career in Special Forces to raising 300 chickens, Patrick Samuels has taken an unconventional path into the egg industry. Now, as CEO of Sunnyside Egg Co., he's challenging traditional farming practices and working to prove that pasture-raised... more

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Travis Bybee spent 25 years in banking, all while quietly building toward the life he actually wanted. He bought his first piece of land right out of college and spen... more

In rural America, grain bins are so ubiquitous that you might not even notice them on the landscape. But if you were to stop on your drive home and take a closer look at one, there's a good chance you'd see the name 'Sukup' written on the side. 

Ste... more

Burnbrae Farms first got into egg farming in the 1940's, when Joe Hudson, who was just 13 years old at the time, brought home 50 chickens to establish a backyard flock. Today, Joe's daughter, Margaret Hudson, serves as President and CEO of Burnbrae, ... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Samuels
Former Special Forces officer and CEO of Sunnyside Egg Co.
Sunnyside Egg Co.
Episode: The Former Green Beret Reinventing Eggs with Patrick Samuels
Travis Bybee
Farmer and former bank president who built a free-range organic egg operation
Thomas Creek Ranch
Episode: How Eggs Unlocked Travis Bybee’s Farm Dream
Steve Sukup
Chairman of Sukup Manufacturing
Sukup Manufacturing
Episode: Steve Sukup on Building the Infrastructure Behind our Grain
Margaret Hudson
President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms
Burnbrae Farms
Episode: How One Family Built Canada’s Egg Powerhouse with Margaret Hudson of Burnbrae Farms
Neal Martin
General manager US Operations, Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics
Episode: Genetics: The Engine Behind Egg Production with Neal Martin of Hendrix Genetics
Bill Bretschneider
MOBA product manager with 42 years in the egg industry
MOBA
Episode: Recent Trends in Modern Egg Processing with Bill Bretschneider of MOBA
Raechel Van Buskirk
Founder and CEO of Deviled Egg Co.
Deviled Egg Co.
Episode: The Deviled Egg Co. Story with Raechel Van Buskirk
Jasen Urena
Executive Vice President of NestFresh, a division of Hidden Villa Ranch
NestFresh / Hidden Villa Ranch
Episode: Building a Brand on Being First with Jasen Urena of NestFresh
Emily Metz
President and CEO, American Egg Board
American Egg Board
Episode: More Eggs, More Often with Emily Metz of the American Egg Board

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Greg Schonefeld
Host of Eggheads

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Great Info on a Little Known Topic

    Greg is bringing light to a topic so many consumers know so little about. Excited to learn more about where the eggs I eat come from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Landon from Columbia, TN
    United States2 years ago
  • Learning a LOT and I’m only on episode 1!

    A must listen if you’re looking to find out more about the egg industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannnaahtmb
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 🥚🥚🥚

    Egg-cited to learn more about my favorite food! 🍳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allisonjoy
    United States3 years ago

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Engaging, topic-focused discussions that hint at broader industry trends.
Strong depth across guests and topics, especially on genetics and processing tech.
Clear industry insights with practical takeaways for operations and strategy.

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#120
South Africa/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#227
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The Former Green Beret Reinventing Eggs with Patrick Samuels
Q: Does regenerative have an official definition, like a regenerative egg, or are you sort of defining it yourself?
Samuels says there is no widely settled definition. He believes regeneration should be demonstrated through measurable positive impacts on land, rather than merely adopting practices or relying on certifications that may not verify outcomes.
The Former Green Beret Reinventing Eggs with Patrick Samuels
Q: So what inspired Patrick to leave his long career in the military to start a pasture raised egg operation?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Samuels and his wife began looking more closely at the food system and regenerative agriculture. After learning from established practitioners and working for a large pasture-raised egg company, he left the military and began testing mobile coops on his own farm.
How Eggs Unlocked Travis Bybee’s Farm Dream
Q: Can you talk some to that?
Asked why he focused on the downsides when researching barns, Bybee said his banking experience taught him to identify risks and plan for what could go wrong. He wanted to understand potential problems before making the largest investment of his life.
How Eggs Unlocked Travis Bybee’s Farm Dream
Q: What was missing from that life?
Bybee wanted to become a full-time farmer, a goal he had held since childhood, but buying land and livestock made it difficult to start without an off-farm career. He gradually built the farm while working in banking.
How One Family Built Canada’s Egg Powerhouse with Margaret Hudson of Burnbrae Farms
Q: Margaret, how do you prefer your eggs?
I enjoy omelets with omega-3 eggs, add some vegetables, and often mix in egg whites for extra protein. It's about practical, nutritious meals and pairing them with family memories like Nanny Hudson's ketchup.

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A focused industry interview show that centers on egg production, processing, and adjacent technologies. Episodes highlight genetics, cage-free transitions, AI and automation in processing, food safety, welfare initiatives, and policy debates shaping the egg ecosystem. Listeners get practical insights from producers, suppliers, researchers, and industry leaders, including real-world case studies, regulatory contexts, and market dynamics. A notable strength is bringing together diverse perspectives—from farm operations to equipment innovators and policy advocates—making it useful for professionals evaluating technology adoption, brand storytelling, and market strategy in the egg sector.

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1. Patrick Samuels
2. Travis Bybee
3. Steve Sukup
4. Margaret Hudson
5. Neal Martin
6. Bill Bretschneider
7. Raechel Van Buskirk
8. Jasen Urena

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