#75: Chyann Emerson and Preston Rhode
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April 13, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 2 · Episode 22
About this episode
Brett Kaysen interviews Chyann Emerson and Preston Rhode about their experiences in livestock judging and the skills they've developed.
In this episode of "The Sort," host Brett Kaysen sits down with two Oklahoma State University livestock judging standouts: Chyann Emerson and Preston Rhode. Chyann, from Tuttle, Oklahoma, shares how a soccer injury redirected her toward livestock judging, ultimately leading her to a national championship and internships with pork industry organizations. Preston, from Carlock, Illinois, discusses growing up in a cattle and show pig family, his path through junior college, and his passion for animal science at OSU. Together, they reflect on teamwork, building confidence, communication skills, and the lasting relationships forged through competitive livestock judging.
People in this episode
Host: Brett Kaysen
Guests: Chyann Emerson, Preston Rhode
Topics covered
- livestock judging
- animal science
- teamwork
- confidence building
- communication skills
- relationships
Keywords
- livestock judging
- Oklahoma State University
- animal science
- teamwork
- confidence
- communication
- national championship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Oklahoma State University, pork industry organizations
Places: Oklahoma, Illinois, Tuttle, Carlock
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