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Over the Hump
Hosted by B.R. Cutrer Inc. · EN
Welcome to "Over the Hump," a captivating podcast series proudly brought to you by BRC Ranch, home of some of the world's finest Brahman cattle. Join your hosts Brandon, Rachel, and Keaton into the world of Brahman cattle - their legacy, evolution, and the vibrant tales surrounding these magnificent creatures.
In each episode, we discuss Brahman cattle, history, ideas, trends, current topics, and the remarkable individuals who contribute to the breeds story.
So, tune in and join us on "Over the Hump"!
Follow along at www.brcutrer.com, on Facebook at BR Cutrer, Inc. Brahman Ranch, and on Instagram at brcutrer.
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Building on Tradition: The Evolution of Garrett Cattle Company
1w ago00:53:16Tap to summarizeBrandon and Rachel are back on the Over the Hump podcast this week with Garrett Harvey of Garrett Cattle Company. Garrett shares the story behind his family’s Danbury, Texas ranch and its deep roots in the Brahman industry, tracing generations of involvement from his great-grandfather to today. He talks about taking over the remaining cow herd in 2016, rebuilding the program through intentional breeding decisions, and focusing on moderate, easy-keeping cattle with strong disposition and practical performance. The conversation also highlights family traditions, Garrett’s partnership with BRC, success with standout bulls, and the announcement of a new semen offering: GCC Mr. Bar Cross 228/2—a proven, moderate, low-birth-weight bull known for fertility, quality daughters, and versatility across commercial operations.Follow along at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on Facebook at BRC Ranch!Bull Semen Ad:Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Transcribe →Spring Sale Preview with the BRC Team
3w ago00:39:39Tap to summarizeBrandon, Rachel, and Molly discuss a busy spring of ranch work, including a Louisiana cow work trip, carcass ultrasounding, and preparing for breeding season and an open house, plus recent rain and team member Lynn Castanedo’s cruise. They recap the Cadillac Show in Rosenberg, where Molly won champion Brahman, champion American, and champion supreme heifer with heifer 700, renamed BRC Your Gypsy, and note her resemblance to Boom Shakalaka. They preview their May 18–19 spring online sale on DV Auction featuring a herd bull prospect (lot 1 Cowboy Hank), a bred heifer (lot 2 Sally O’Malley), several heifers, semen offerings (including Six Gun and Noble sons 382 and 383), and embryo packages, and invite listeners to a Saturday open house and crawfish boil.00:00 Meet the Crew00:15 Spring Ranch Chaos03:47 Boom Shakalaka Flashback05:01 Sale Preview Kickoff06:19 What’s in the Sale20:15 Rare Heifer Genetics21:00 Six Gun Semen Drop22:37 Six Gun Calf Reports23:42 Jagger and Wells Fargo25:50 Embryo Offers26:40 160 x 902 Embryos27:29 Sugar Embryo Pairings29:50 Pearl Donor Legacy33:25 Dolly Embryos35:46 Open House InviteFollow along at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on Facebook at BRC Ranch!
Transcribe →The Business of Brahman: Strategies for New Ranchers with Rachel and Brandon
Apr 2900:33:32Tap to summarizeIf you're thinking about getting into the Brahman business, this episode is for you. On this episode of Over the Hump podcast, Brandon and Rachel reflect on a dinner with two new Brahman breeders and discuss how to enter the Brahman cattle business today versus when they started in 2010–2011 amid record cattle prices and higher interest rates. They recount building their operation from zero land and a few cows, using leased land, financing cattle deals, and guidance from Sloan Williams, starting with commercial cattle for cash flow and equity before reinvesting into registered Brahman, with each deal funding the next. They emphasize tracking assets and liabilities, avoiding simultaneous land and cattle loans when possible, and planning for loan interest payments. They compare strategies (all F1, all registered, mixed), heifers versus bred cows, and embryos versus live cattle, stressing research, reputation, cash-flow timing, and resisting sale-atmosphere impulse purchases.Follow along with Over the Hump on our website https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on social media at BRC Ranch.
Transcribe →Brahman Breeding Excellence with Derrick Smith of Bullseye Ranch
Apr 1500:51:16Tap to summarizeThis episode of Over the Hump podcast features Derrick Smith of Bullseye Ranch discussing the ranch’s Brahman history from starting with a first female bought in Louisiana in the late 1980s, moving to Brenham, Texas, in 1996, and building the herd by sourcing genetics from multiple programs. Smith explains how embryo work accelerated progress while still requiring cows to have natural calves.He shares experiences judging over 300 U.S. shows and judging internationally (beginning in Panama at age 25), importing about 10 bulls from Mexico, and stressing respectful, encouraging judging. Smith also describes diversifying income through Bullseye concrete products and his brother’s septic business to stabilize ranch cash flow, and he notes Bullseye markets via its website, Brahman Journal ads, two annual sales, and private treaty.
Transcribe →A Legacy of Faith and Ranching with Jake Scott
Apr 100:58:04Tap to summarizeThis week on Over the Hump, Rachel welcomes Jake Scott of Krebs Ranch in Gordon, Nebraska, to discuss his path from an Oklahoma FFA program and livestock judging to joining the Angus seedstock business through his wife’s family. Jake describes working at Krebs Ranch, returning to Oklahoma as manager of Roland R3 Ranch, then moving back to Nebraska in 2007. He notes Krebs Ranch’s upcoming 46th annual bull sale, selling about 400 bulls annually, and growing demand in the Southeast and Texas for northern Angus genetics on Brahman-based herds to add performance and carcass value. He outlines breeding priorities, emphasizing Angus maternal and marbling strengths while adding performance, muscle, and visual quality, and mentions their Western Sire Service bull stud. The episode centers on “Influence,” a Zoom-based faith curriculum Bible study that grew from a small men’s group to about 75 participants, honoring late member Travis Pembroke, with plans to broaden resources for families and junior nationals; joining is via the private Facebook group “Influence Bible Study.”Follow Over the Hump on all social media platforms at BRC Ranch or online at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/Ranch House Designs Ad:Promotional Video by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →Houston Wrap Up with the BRC Team
Mar 1801:05:49Tap to summarizeThe Over the Hump podcast crew records a Houston wrap-up in their new office, recapping BRC’s 2026 Houston show: Connor’s first year as official herdsman resulted in Champion Bull (Six Gun) and Reserve Champion Heifer, strong group class performances, and praise for a mostly first-time Houston crew and interns Eduardo and Alexis, plus ranch support from Ishmael. They discuss judge PJ’s efficient “cinnamon roll” group-class format, the decision to keep Johnny Brahman at collection after a serious Christmas illness and due to semen demand, and Six Gun’s preparation (time off feed, turned out with cows, then collection and final push). The group raises concerns about over-aging in calf classes and debates bringing back weights/measures. Follow along at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on Facebook at BRC Ranch!Bull Semen Ad:Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Transcribe →Behind the Scenes: Calving Tips with the BRC Team
Mar 400:54:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Over the Hump Podcast, Rachel and Brandon share BRC’s Brahman calving strategy—favoring March–May and early fall (Sept–Nov) for optimal weather and forage, while avoiding February and limiting summer calving. They note some January calves are planned for show and sale timing despite winter risk, with records showing most births in March, very few in January, and none in February. Summer calves mainly result from ET/AI resets to keep cows productive and maintain cash flow. They also outline practical calving management: a simple, well-prepped barn; moving cows close and monitoring without crowding; when to assist or call a vet; immediate cow-calf reunions; cautious inducing; and first-48-hour care like cleanliness, navel treatment, tagging, weighing, and calving scores.
Transcribe →Over the Hump with Cyler Frost: Cultivating Leaders in Agriculture
Feb 1801:09:14Tap to summarizeThis week on Over the Hump, Rachel talks with Cyler Frost of Frost Farms about building a Brahman herd with patience and purpose.Cyler shares how a champion loaner heifer sparked his move into registered cattle, starting with one bull and three cows while focusing on data, udder quality, and long-term consistency. They also discuss his impact as an ag teacher and FFA coach, his junior heifer lease program, lessons in marketing cattle, and why real progress in a breeding program takes about a decade.00:00 Welcome to Over the Hump: Brahmans, faith & the 10-year long game02:18 Meet Cyler Frost: 7th-gen ranch roots & finding Brahmans07:09 First registered cattle: Fort Worth win & scholarship momentum10:06 Fort Worth Stock Show stories: the tunnel, the ring & show-day nerves13:56 The foundation bull: Janessa genetics, heifer ratios & udder fixes21:31 Day job spotlight: becoming an ag teacher & building champions29:09 Inside Longview FFA: massive chapter growth, programs & classes taught32:41 Family time, emotional intelligence & a thesis that sparks laughs35:01 Emotional Intelligence in Ag: Tests, Hiring, and Leadership Ideas37:40 Starting a Registered Brahman Herd: Early Buys, Hard Lessons, and Drought Reality40:17 Genetics & Mentors: Research, Ranch Visits, and Doing Business with Integrity43:21 Building for Juniors: The Loaner/Lease Program and Giving Kids a Return53:34 Show Circuit Talk: Favorite Shows, Winning Stories, and What’s Next58:17 All-Time Favorite Brahman Animals: Janessa, Elmo, and “Wicked”01:01:16 Photos vs Reality + AI in Breeding: Visuals, Authenticity, and Future Tools01:05:43 Where to Find Frost Farms: Contact Info and Final Sign-OffFollow along at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on Facebook at BRC Ranch!Bull Semen Ad:Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Transcribe →Cattle Coaching and Club Calves with Kolton Thigpen
Feb 401:15:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Over the Hump Podcast, Brandon and Rachel sit down with Kolton Thigpen, a notable figure in the Brahman breed community. They explore Kolton's unique journey with Half-Blood Brahman Club calves and his innovative breeding techniques. The discussion also delves into Kolton's entrepreneurial ventures, including his new initiative, Cattle Coach, which blends education and coaching for aspiring cattle breeders. Throughout the episode, Kolton shares insights on the importance of faith, family, and maintaining integrity in the competitive world of cattle breeding. The conversation is both inspiring and informative, providing listeners with a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the industry while remaining true to one's values.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:07 Meet Kolton Thigpen02:32 The Journey of Half-Blood Brahman Club Calves06:06 Breeding Strategies and Challenges16:46 Building a Brand in the Show Steer Industry22:59 Cattle Coach: Inspiring the Next Generation32:51 Innovative Sales Strategies37:19 The Heart of a Champion Process37:50 Challenges of Public Auctions38:59 Private Treaty Sales Benefits40:18 Accountability and Ownership in Projects42:18 A Turning Point: Selling the Herd43:07 Listening to God's Guidance46:22 Starting Bonanza and Rebuilding the Herd49:12 Venturing into Bull Stud Business54:40 DNA Testing Business59:03 Personal Mindset and Motivation01:00:25 The Journey and Hard Work Behind Success01:08:20 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs01:10:50 Conclusion and GratitudeFollow Over the Hump on all social media platforms at BRC Ranch or online at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/Ranch House Designs Ad:Promotional Video by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →Adventures with Kyle Hudgins: From Brahman Cattle to International Hunts
Jan 2101:02:44Tap to summarizeIn the first-ever video podcast for Over the Hump, Brandon and Rachel interview Kyle Hudgins from J.D. Hudgins Ranch. The discussion covers Kyle's background, the J.D. Hudgins operation, and his transition from a wildlife biology major to a sixth-generation rancher. Kyle shares insights on Brahman cattle breeding, including AI practices, and reminisces about significant bulls and cattle practices. The podcast also delves into Kyle's accomplished hunting career, featuring memorable hunts for polar bears, grizzly bears, and leopards. Kyle's ventures into the boat storage business are explored, showcasing his strategic diversification beyond ranching. The episode concludes with a tour of Kyle's trophy room and a reflection on experiences, family, and the balance of ranching with a successful business.Catchthe video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BRCranchFollow along at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on Facebook at BRC Ranch!Bull Semen Ad:Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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