The Vance Crowe Podcast
Being Humbled: A reflection on the new year
9 Jan 2026
In this solo episode, Vance Crowe shares why he is pressing pause on the AgTribes news rundown and shifting the show toward deeper, more human conversations. Over the holidays, a series of
ATR: How To Ask Better Questions CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EPISODE
19 Dec 2025
In this Christmas special of The Ag Tribes Report, I pause the weekly news breakdown to share a chapter-in-progress from my upcoming book on interest-based communicating—practical ways to create
ATR: Europe failing and China is Deflating with @nnzp1730
12 Dec 2025
In this week’s Ag Tribes Report on The Vance Crowe Podcast, host Vance Crowe tosses the script and sits down with returning guest “NNZP,” a veteran CEO and global manufacturer who joins
VCP: Farm Management and Rural Appraisal in our chaotic age
26 Nov 2025
In this live episode recorded at an ASFMRA conference, Vance sit down with veteran farm manager and rural appraiser Dennis Raymond of Stalcup Ag Service to bridge two audiences: an in-room crowd
ATR: Secretary Rawlins; Cheerleader or Change Maker? with Elliot Henderson
7 Nov 2025
In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, Vance Crowe is joined by entrepreneur, farmer, and Iowa Corn Growers director Elliot Henderson for a fast-moving breakdown of four big stories shaping agriculture.
ATR: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling bill BACK, China deal is a letdown with rancher Casey Kimbrell
31 Oct 2025
In this week's Ag Tribes Report, Vance Crowe is joined by fifth-generation Texas Panhandle farmer Casey Kimbrell for a fast, candid breakdown of three stories rocking agriculture. They unpack the
Luke Gromen "print the money or trigger the revolution"
28 Oct 2025
In this episode, Vance Crowe sits down with economist and FFTT founder Luke Gromen to unpack where inflation, debt, and commodities are pushing the global financial system—and what that means for
ATR: Trump takes credit for beef prices, SNAP benefits FROZEN? with JR Burdick
24 Oct 2025
In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by dairy farmer and Bitcoiner JR Burdick for a fast-paced tour through the biggest stories shaping agriculture. They unpack President
VCP: Devon Eriksen on cowards, leftists and culture change
21 Oct 2025
In this episode, Vance Crowe sits down with author Devon Erickson to explore why he calls himself a compulsive explainer and how he sees the role of an intellectual: not to end debates, but to start
ATR: Prop 12, Pig Butchering, and a Nestlé Shock; Vance Solo
17 Oct 2025
In this solo-hosted Ag Tribes Report by Vance Crowe, Vance covers four major headlines shaping agriculture and adjacent markets after the scheduled guest drops out during harvest. The report dives
ATR: Prop 12 gets new advocates, Nestle announces 16K firings; Vance Solo Episode
17 Oct 2025
In this solo-hosted Ag Tribes Report by Vance Crowe, Vance covers four major headlines shaping agriculture and adjacent markets after the scheduled guest drops out during harvest. The report dives
VCP: Calm Waters: A Buddhist-Catholic Driver's Lessons on Faith & Family.
14 Oct 2025
This week's episode comes from an impromptu airport ride recording, Vance Crowe captures a conversation with Thomas Nguyen, an Uber driver whose warm greeting sparks a profound dialogue about faith,
ATR: Trump to Give Tariff money to farmers with Glen Cope
3 Oct 2025
In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, fourth-generation Missouri cattleman and board member Glenn Cope joins the discussion to analyze a turbulent moment for agriculture. The conversation explores
Worthy Adversaries: The Courage To Disagree. Vance Crowe speech at Flinchbaugh Ag Policy Forum
2 Oct 2025
In this episode, Vance Crowe shares a keynote delivered at the inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum for Agricultural Policy in Manhattan, Kansas, honoring Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh’s legacy of courageous, civil
ATR: Tariffs = Farmer Checks and John Deer Layoffs with @HurstBlake
18 Sep 2025
In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, Vance is joined by Missouri farmer and former Missouri Farm Bureau president Blake Hurst. They cover John Deere’s latest layoffs amid a tough farm economy and
ATR Special: Reflecting on Chaos: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
12 Sep 2025
In this special edition of the Ag Tribes report, Vance reflects on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and its impact on our society. This episode deviates from our usual focus on agriculture
ATR: Bitcoin Shoot-Out; Cattle Rancher Jerod McDaniel Debates Vance
5 Sep 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crow welcomes Jared McDaniel for a deep dive into the world of Bitcoin and its implications for agriculture and personal sovereignty. Vance and
ATR: The Crown's Whiskey moves to the US, While Combine Header Waits, solo episode with Vance
29 Aug 2025
In this solo episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe dives into pressing issues affecting the agricultural landscape in the US and Canada. Vance discusses the high production costs and low
ATR: Tariff paperwork blocks combine at border with Tim Hammerich
22 Aug 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Tim Hamrich, a prominent agricultural communicator and host of the Future of Agriculture podcast. They delve into a trade
ATR Agricultural Paradox: High Food Prices, Low Crop Returns With Jim Smith
15 Aug 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Jim Smith, a swine nutritionist and farmer from Northeast Indiana, to discuss the latest developments in agriculture. The
ATR: Is the corn report just a lie? with Jacob Babcock
8 Aug 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Jacob Babcock, a Michigan agricultural spray drone applicator and maintainer. They discuss the growing role of drones in
VCP: Silvopasture Cattle Rancher: how to see what the land needs
5 Aug 2025
In this episode of the Vance Crowe Podcast, we dive into the complexities of balancing business opportunities and personal commitments with Michael Ring, a cattle farmer and writer. Michael shares
ATR: Is John Deere Gonna Let Farmers Repair Their Tractors?
1 Aug 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe reflects on the one-year anniversary of the show, sharing insights and stories from the world of agriculture. With no co-host this week,
VCP: The Overton Window Is Wide Open
29 Jul 2025
In this episode, Vance Crowe delves into the cultural shifts that are quietly but rapidly unfolding beneath the surface of our society. This change, is not inherently good or bad, but it's
ATR: USDA Ships Out Employees
25 Jul 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe welcomes Elliot Henderson, an Iowa farmer and director for the Iowa Corn Grower Association. The episode covers several pressing issues in
ATR: Trump chooses sugarcane over corn and may give farm workers amnesty with Shay Foulk
18 Jul 2025
In this episode of the AgTribe's Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Shay Folk. The discussion kicks off with President Trump's push for Coca Cola to replace high fructose corn syrup with cane
ATR: Farm Security is National Security? with Vance's worthy adversary John Kempf
11 Jul 2025
In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by John Kempf, an Amish farmer from Northeast Ohio and founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. They delve into the intriguing launch
Charlie Backer: Seminary, Jail, and Hot Sauce; a hero's journey to building a business
11 Sep 2019
Charlie Backer runs the hot sauce company "Hot Charlie's" which has become a major name in the Saint Louis BBQ scene. Charlie is an extraordinary marketer that is teaching himself the discipline of
How to diffuse emotion in a disagreement: Mirroring
6 Sep 2019
In this episode of the podcast, Vance Crowe talks about a method you can use to calm the other person down in a conversation and reach more reasonable conclusions. These extra episodes are designed
Craig Hoagland: Investment Portfolio Manager, making real bets on the future.
4 Sep 2019
Meet a man that buys and sells investments based on his research and intuition about what the future will hold. Vance Crowe interviews Craig Hoagland about bitcoin, inflation, new technology,
Showdown at the Santa Fe Institute; Learning the value of drawing your ideas.
30 Aug 2019
In this bonus episode, Vance Crowe describes why you should learn to draw your ideas when you are trying to become a better communicator. Vance had made a trip to visit the Santa Fe Institute where
Kevin King: Lawyer that writes contracts and builds relationships
28 Aug 2019
Kevin King is a highly respected attorney in the Saint Louis area. King has worked in the Missouri Attorney General's Office, handled divorces, helped parents adopt a child, and now works for Saint
Bonus Episode: When I was defeated. Why The Science Isn't Enough.
23 Aug 2019
In this bonus episode Vance Crowe discusses why he is so passionate about communicating effectively. Vance tells the story of "The Man on the Box" an experience he had living in Kenya with the US
Camden Civello: Trucking Company Exec talks Driverless Trucks, Trucker Shortage & Electronic Logging Devices
21 Aug 2019
Trucking is one of the most overlooked parts of our society. What happens when automation takes over the jobs of the American truck driver? Why is there a truck driver shortage in the US? Is the
Anne M. Stiles: Professor that teaches about monsters, vampires and mad scientists.
14 Aug 2019
Anne M. Stiles Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Saint Louis in the English Department. She teaches students about the parts of literature that are filled with monsters, vampires
Tony Sansone III: Cannabis Entrepreneur
7 Aug 2019
Tony Sansone III started an early recreational cannabis company in Las Vegas, Nevada and within a short time built it into something that could be sold for $22M. Sansone is a well read
Rita Kuster: Chief Credit Officer for Saint Louis Bank
31 Jul 2019
Rita Kuster is a former regulator and banker in the Saint Louis region. During this conversation Rita discusses how regulators monitor banks, why "Too Big To Fail" may never get fixed and the
Jay Delsing Professional Golfer, Sports Commentator & Meditator
24 Jul 2019
Jay Delsing is a PGA golfer that has played in more than 500 professional golf tournaments. A star athlete from St. Louis, MO Jay entered the PGA straight out of college and then stayed among the
Jamie Salvatori: YouTuber with 6.5M subscribers and CEO of vat19.com
17 Jul 2019
Jamie Salvatori is a digital entrepreneur that has created a online retail business that sells unorthodox toys, candies and games. To market his products, Jamie has built a YouTube channel that
Dwayne Faber: Dairy farmer, comedian, business man
10 Jul 2019
Dwyane Faber is the owner of a 2,000 cow dairy herd with more than 20 employees. He sits down with Vance Crowe to discuss the difference between organic and conventional milk, vegan activists, fair
Chris Oliver: Computer Programmer, Entrepreneur, Adventurer
3 Jul 2019
Chris Oliver is founder of Go Rails an online computer programming teaching program that teaches developers how to create new website features. Chris Oliver is an extraordinary thinker, a person
Kelly Erdos: Clinical Pharmacist discusses filling prescriptions, big pharma & essential oils
26 Jun 2019
Kelly Erdos is a clinical pharmacist that helps geriatric patients manage their medicine as they encounter more complex health conditions. Erdos answers questions about "why does it take so long
Connie Diekman: Registered Dietitian talks nutrition, diet plans, alcohol and going Keto
19 Jun 2019
Connie Diekman is a nationally recognized expert in nutrition and dietetics. With a specialization cardiovascular nutrition, eating disorders, lipid research and even sport nutrition (with the
Bob Bayes: St. Louis Detective talks crime, policing and solving murders
12 Jun 2019
Detective Bob Bayes was in the police force for 40 years throughout Saint Louis County. His teams went undercover, solved murders, conducted drug and prostitution stings, and made some of the
Jerry Hayes: International Honey Bee Expert talks Colony Collapse Disorder, Africanized Bees and Bee Behavior
5 Jun 2019
Jerry Hayes is an internationally recognized honey bee expert and columnist for the American Bee Journal. In this interview, Hayes discusses the causes of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), the first
#5 | Allen Soffer MD: A heart doctor discusses life, death, and what really happens during a heart attack.
29 May 2019
Allen Soffer is a cardiologist with a 30 year career in Saint Louis. During this conversation Dr. Soffer discusses what happens to medical students when they graduate at the top of their class and
#4 | Shirley Sahrmann: A woman that can fix physical pain.
22 May 2019
Shirley Sahrmann PT, Ph.D. is a world expert at identifying how a person moves, sits, sleeps, runs... is a cause of their pain. She has pioneered the field of physical therapy from one that takes
#3 | Randall Comfort: Architect and observer of life
15 May 2019
Randall Comfort discusses how the spaces we live in make a person feel, impacts how they interact with others and can make you think differently. Randall has an extraordinary mind and is intensely
#2 | Dr. Doug Sammons: What it takes to make a scientific discovery.
7 May 2019
In this candid interview, world renowned biochemist Dr. Doug Sammons, formerly of Monsanto, discusses aspects of his personality that have been a blessing and a curse. He highlights the difficulty
#1 | Tim Hosler: Investment Banker and Unorthodox Thinker
7 May 2019
Tim Hosler is a Saint Louis investment banker, former CEO and a finance expert whose ideas are unorthodox and clever. At times he has gone head to head with Warren Buffett, and is willing to offer