Discover White House Egg Prices, Duck Dynasty Reboot, Top Super Bowl Commercials + Frey Ranch Distillery
Release Date: 02/06/2025
Discover FDA Suspends Milk Testing?!, Pasta 101 w/ Giada & CA Rancher Fights Back
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Ep 208 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into one of the most misunderstood headlines in food news: the FDA pausing a key milk testing program—and why that doesn’t mean your milk is unsafe. Plus, we break down Giada’s high-end pasta drop (is $12.99 worth it?), Post Malone’s unexpected farming collab with Kubota and major drama in Point Reyes as ranchers face eviction in a historic California lawsuit. And of course, we dish on the latest Farmer Wants a Wife twist—because what’s a week without some cowboy chaos? What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 FDA pauses milk...
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Discover American Food Allergies?? $200k Cow Manure & Chicken Footballs 🏈
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Natalie and Tara serve up a wild mix of food, farming, and funny in this episode. From TikTokers importing groceries from Italy (yes, including eggs!) to a Shark Tank pitch featuring biodegradable pots made from—you guessed it—cow manure, this one’s got it all. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Why a TikToker claims she's “allergic to American food” and imports kale from Italy 🪩 A dairy farmer’s manure-to-money Shark Tank moment 💩💸 🪩 Stand-up comedy meets chickens (seriously, “meat footballs”?!) 🪩 Shane Smith & The Saints drop a new anthem for the Live...
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Discover Trader Joe’s Drama & White House Easter Brand Partnerships?!
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DISCOs ASSEMBLE 🕺 Discover the controversies surrounding Trader Joe's- the debate over organic food, the implications of seed oils in our diets, and the importance of supporting local farmers. We get a little hot and spicy discussing Glenn Powell's new condiment line, Smash Kitchen. We reflect on current food trends, the complexities of food choices, and the evolving landscape of agriculture and pop culture collaborations. Another topic we discuss is the history of the Easter Egg Roll at the White House and how corporate sponsorships may play a factor moving forward. Our last discovery is...
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Discover Heavy Metal Girl Scout Cookies, Dolly Parton’s Kardashian Collab & 1923 Series Finale
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Howdy DISCOs 🤠 In this episode of Discover Ag, we unveil shocking claims about heavy metals in Girl Scout cookies and the subsequent lawsuit. We then explore a viral reel viewed over 12 million times, showing a mom allowing her 7-year-old to order Chick-fil-A alone. We discuss the advantages of promoting age-appropriate independent tasks for children. Discover Dolly Parton’s glamorous collaboration with Good American, which promises to make any outfit shine. We also gain expert insight from Fifth-Generation Florida Farmer Christian Spinosa regarding the challenges plaguing Florida’s...
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Discover Jenny McCarthy Slams Veganism, The Downfall of Wellness Influencers, & GO TOUCH GRASS!
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Howdy DISCOs 🤠 Join us as we Discover the world of grocery store wellness influencers and the mixed reactions they receive from their audiences. We chat about professional basketball player Stephen Adams and his surprising connection to dairy farming in New Zealand. We also Discovered Jenny McCarthy's dramatic dietary shift from veganism to a carnivore diet and the implications of such extreme changes. Did you know there’s an app that encourages users to "touch grass" and reduce screen time? Finally, we recap the latest drama and romance from the reality TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife" and...
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Discover Chappell Roan's Country Roots, “EDIBLE” Arrangements, & Poppi Sells Out
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Ep 203 | Join us as we Discover the latest buzz around Edible Arrangements branching into THC-infused products and discuss the implications for the cannabis industry. Next, we explore the trend of pop stars releasing country music featuring Chappell Roan's new single and its impact on the genre. We also recap the latest episode of 1923 and the heartwarming premiere of "Farmer Wants a Wife.” We share our thoughts on the new season's contestants and potential love stories. Plus, we revisit the fascinating world of prebiotic sodas with PepsiCo's acquisition of Poppi. ****************...
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Discover Beef Tallow in Fast Food, Nashville’s First Rodeo & USDA Cutting Funding + Molly Yeh
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Ep 202 | Welcome Back DISCOs 🪩 We have an exciting lineup of topics, including RFK Jr.'s praise for beef tallow, Nashville's first PRCA rodeo featuring Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and Tim McGraw, and the impact of USDA cuts on local food programs. We also discovered another viral reel questioning the reality of food knowledge and the importance of Ag education. We also chat with Molly Yeh, the star of the Food Network show Girl Meets Farm! **************** WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western...
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Discover Trump's Tariffs, the Truth About Milk, & Rascal Flatts Reimagine Country
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201 | DISCOS 🪩 In this episode, we DISCOVERED so much! First, we explore the truth about whether milk is actually good for you, featuring insights from a longevity expert. Next, we discuss Kraft Heinz's bold move into the alcohol market with their new vodka seltzers. We also cover the exciting collaboration between Rascal Flatts and a few artists. We finally share our thoughts on Trump's recent address about tariffs and their impact on agriculture. Finally, we recap this week's episode of "1923," highlighting our favorite moments and character developments. **************** WELCOME TO...
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Discover Debunked Food Myths, A Chili's Lifetime Movie & In-N-Out's Big Move!
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200 | DISCOs 🪩 We made it to our 200th episode of Discover Ag! Celebrate our colossal milestone by diving into a variety of topics with us. We discover a fitness influencer debunking a “wellness influencer's” claims, highlighting the importance of addressing misinformation. After that, we will discuss the creative marketing strategy of Chili's, which involves a Lifetime movie, and review In-N-Out Burger's expansion plans. Skyrocketing egg prices continue to be a topic of conversation, and we discover proposed solutions like biosecurity investments and research. The episode wraps up with...
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Discover Joe Rogan vs Farming, A Bathtub Full of Queso, & Full 1923 Recap
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199 | Helloooo DISCOs! This week we discovered a controversial post by Joe Rogan talking about the carbon footprint of homegrown food and the debate between small- and large-scale farming. We also chatted about Benny Blanco filling an entire bathtub with Queso for Valentine's Day (literally)?! After that, we discussed the collaboration between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chris Stapleton for the 2025 Daytona 500, exploring the cultural crossover between NASCAR and country music. And lastly we discovered the need for more informed discussions about agriculture, the impact of viral content on food...
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196 | In this episode of Discover Ag, we dive into a whirlwind of current events and industry highlights! First, we unpack the controversial presidential order to cull over 100 million chickens—what it means for the agriculture sector and the poultry industry at large. Then, we switch gears to discuss the Duck Dynasty reboot and its impact on reality TV and agriculture’s pop culture presence. We also chat about Beyoncé’s history-making Grammy win and a Super Bowl commercial surprise. To cap it all off, we sit down with the dynamic husband and wife team behind the Frey Ranch Distillery, where they share their journey of building a successful whiskey distillery from the ground up. Tune in for an insightful conversation on distilling, family business dynamics, and their innovative approach to blending tradition with modern tastes.
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