#80: Megan Zipprich and Lexi Hunt
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May 18, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 2 · Episode 27
About this episode
Brett Kaysen interviews collegiate livestock judges Megan Zipprich and Lexi Hunt about their journeys and the Top Judge program.
In this episode of The Sort, host Brett Kaysen welcomes two outstanding collegiate livestock judges and Top Judge program members: Megan Zipprich from Penn State and Lexi Hunt from Texas Tech. Megan shares her journey from rural Pennsylvania to committing to Purdue's DVM program, her passion for serving agricultural communities, and her love of judging contests like the All-East and Blue Dragon Classic. Lexi, from Buckeye, Arizona, discusses her path through South Plains College to Texas Tech, her evolving career goals, and her philosophy of giving back to youth in the show ring. Both highlight the Top Judge program as an invaluable bridge from collegiate to professional judging.
People in this episode
Host: Brett Kaysen
Guests: Megan Zipprich, Lexi Hunt
Topics covered
- livestock judging
- agriculture
- collegiate programs
- youth mentorship
- career development
Keywords
- livestock judging
- agriculture
- Top Judge program
- youth mentorship
- career goals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Penn State, Purdue, Texas Tech, South Plains College, Top Judge program
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