Robins pull worms in the yard. The smell of turned soil and cut grass fills the air. The farm brims with life and you breathe it in deep. The skies never seemed so blue. After a long winter, it’s finally time to get in the field and start farming!
While it’s fun to be back in the cab, the excitement wears off after the first few days. You quickly learn the words of the 12 songs repeated on the radio. You memorize all the jingles of the local businesses. Dave Ramsey starts at 2 on Tuesdays, Wednesday is the swap shop from 11 on the AM, and that one car commercial is still annoying. You’ve solved the world’s problems by day five in the cab.
Let’s put a spin on that this year. Here are some of our favorite podcasts and tunes to keep you entertained this planting season!
1. Pumped Up Planting Playlist – From 80s hair bands to country rock, this upbeat, fast-paced playlist will keep you jamming into the night. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Vp2Z6gLtbftwmq0zSuAmZ
2. Tractor Cab Karaoke – It’s no secret. We’re all rock stars when no one’s listening. Turn it up and sing your heart out to these classic hits. Don’t worry, we’ve added plenty of soon-to-be-favorites to the mix too. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AitWEIWsFsvjNe0AkJRWx
3. Take It Easy – Sometimes it’s nice to have a bit of calm. Chill it out and throttle back with these easy listening tunes. (Pro tip: listen to this when you need to remember there’s still good in the world – or while you’re waiting on a service tech) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qJBB0aNnVZa1I8bADZEV5
4. 1865 – An assassination. A national manhunt. A thwarted coup d’état. Be transported into the most turbulent times in U.S. history in this epic podcast. After every episode, the show’s producers take you behind the scenes to identify fact, fiction, and how the events impacted life today.
5. Entreleadership – From Mark Cuban to Simon Sinek to Seth Godin to Jim Collins, listen in to lively discussions and learn from the best minds in business.
6. How I Built This with Guy Raz – Hear the stories of innovation and inspiration behind some of the world’s most influential companies and movements.
7. Farm Equipment Podcast – From Allis Chalmers to John Deere, listen to the stories of farm equipment dealerships from across North America in a series of interviews.
8. On Life and Land – If you like the stories from John Deere’s The Furrow and Homestead magazines, you’ll love “On Life and Land.” Take a deeper dive into stories from agriculture, rural life, history, art and more. From World War 1 to Massachusetts monks to bison, you’ll find a variety of interesting stories linked to the land.
9. The Ranching Brunette – Geared toward aspiring first generation ranchers, hosted by an aspiring first generation rancher. Join Loagan Robinson for in-depth interviews with successful ranchers and influencers, primarily in the beef industry, for insights to thrive in the ups and downs of starting an agriculture business.
10. Pardon My Take - The loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better- guaranteed, or your money back. *Pretend a reggaeton air horn is going off right now*