The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Andy shares the fate of Jesus’ apostles and gives facts that mess with your perception of time, while Jeff tells about the Louisiana Purchase and facts about Iceland.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss the rash of Oklahoma outfitters that have been busted for baiting this waterfowl season.

They work through some of the various stories that have come out of Oklahoma, and share information that was passed along from people close to the situation. They also try to make heads or tails as to why an outfitter would stake their businesses reputation on something as blatant as baiting.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the guide staff at The Big Honker Lodge to share more stories from their days off and get their final thoughts on the season.

Snacks and Happy hand another memorable night at the gentleman’s club, Nolan and Kaleb talk hunting and fishing, and Bones has another mishap with his girlfriend.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver run through the four games of the Divisional Round of playoffs in the NFL. They each pick their winners ahead of this weekend’s matchups.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff shares the history of plumbing and toilets, and also quizzes Andy on movie trivia. While Andy delivers facts about the Barbary pirates who targeted European and American ships until President Thomas Jefferson put an end to it.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Connor Ferrara, Ryan Nawrocki, Josh Alley, and Bobby Westbrook from US Fire Apparatus.

These guys have all made living by putting out some of the largest and most devastating fires in American history.

They discuss the overwhelming destruction and devastation from the fires in LA, how they would handle the situation given the opportunity, the perfect set of conditions that have led to these immense fires in Los Angeles, and the mismanagement of wealth and resources that have plagued California.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver run through all of the games from the Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by long time client and close family friend, Steve Barber

Steve started hunting with Jeff and Stanfield Hunting Outfitters in mid 1990’s and he has been there for many of the company’s pivotal moments.

The guys discuss the early days of The Big Honker Lodge, the legacy of Ron Stanfield, the glory days of waterfowl hunting, and some of the ups and downs Steve has been through in 75 years.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver look at some of the things going on in the crazy world today, including, the Cybertruck explosion outside of Trump Tower in Las Vegas, the New Orleans terrorist attack, the worrisome probability of future attacks in America, and the lawsuit that has shaken up Fox Sports 1.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Pete Peterman to run through all of the games from Week 17 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff gives the top selling menu items at McDonald’s and Andy shares the story of how bad breath become taboo.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver welcome world champion goose caller Trevor Shannahan to the show.  Fresh off his runner-up finish at the World Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart, AR, Trevor shares his journey back to the competition stage and his pursuit to become the first person to win world championships at both Stuttgart and Easton.

The conversation also touches on the finer things in life, from high-end shotguns to premium bourbon, and of course, football.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by retired Army drone operator, Mason Dcarr. During his time in the military, Mason operated the latest and greatest in drone technology and he offers explanations to the mysterious drone situation on the east coast.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Reese Shaver to run through all of the games from Week 17 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff shares the staggering statistics around wrapping paper used on gifts during this time of year and most popular Christmas drinks. Andy shares the history of when Christmas was banned.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe to run through all of the games from Week 16 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the great Blake Poppe. As Blake wraps up his season at The Big Honker Lodge, the trio looks back on his months in Texas, sharing stories of the highs, lows, and memorable moments from this waterfowl season.

Blake also opens up about the challenges and rewards of guiding, and shares his thoughts on how much longer he see himself guiding in West Texas. 

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Matt Mahler who is an expert in the field of drones.

They discuss what we are seeing in New Jersey with massive influx of drone sightings on the east coast. Matt offers explanations to what and who is operating these drones, and if Americans should be concerned about the drone activity over New Jersey.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the guide staff from The Big Honker Lodge to discuss the highs and lows from this waterfowl season. The crew is coming up on the halfway point of the season and there are lots of tales to tell.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Ryan Thrash to run through all of the games from Week 15 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff shares top travel destinations for Americans and top grossing Christmas movies of all time, while Andy gives statistics to decline in the global birth rate and what could be driving it.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the mild winter’s impact on waterfowl migration to the debates surrounding the Heisman Trophy race and the college football playoff bracket. The conversation takes unexpected turns as they explore what it might take to survive in prison and share some lighthearted reflections on iconic '90s hotties who haven’t exactly aged like fine wine.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff shares the statistics about Christmas spending in America, while Andy shares random facts about Genghis Khan, eye color, and the origins of the term “Drunker than Cooter Brown”. 

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Robbie Iverson to run through all of the games from Week 14 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss some of the things happening in the world today, including, the brawls that ensued after several college football games, President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, the transition to a Trump administration, and aliens hiding in the oceans.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff shares the history of the Panama Canal while Andy looks at top grossing movie directors and the relative cost for Taylor Swift to buy everyday items.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Happy O’Tool to run through all of the games from Week 13 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Shad Friend from Ben Davis Restoration, a company specializing in biohazard, crime scene, and death cleanup services.

In this episode, Shad shares his journey into this unique and challenging line of work, offering a rare glimpse into the meticulous process of cleaning homes after tragic events, including decomposition cases.

Shad opens up about how he’s adapted to facing some of the most extreme and unsettling conditions imaginable and reveals the one case that left a lasting impact on him.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Trevor Austin and Alex Yerges, the duo behind Pacific Calls.

The conversation covers everything from hunting adventures and the art of call making to traveling across North America in pursuit of waterfowl.

Trevor and Alex share how they divide the responsibilities of running Pacific Calls, and Alex recounts the surprise of winning an unexpected award at the NWTF Call Makers Contest. Plus, Jeff reflects on the time he turned down Bitcoin as payment back in 2010—and the fortune he rejected.

In this episode, Jeff shares statistics and the history behind Black Friday, and Andy explores the sharp decline in the number of serial killers in America and shares some facts about the JFK assassination that was 61 years ago today.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe to run through all of the games from Week 12 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by David Schuessler and Jimbo Robinson from Ducks Unlimited to talk about the upcoming Into The Vault Auction. With over 600 rare items appraised at more than $1 million, this year’s auction is bigger and better than ever—a chance for collectors and waterfowl enthusiasts to snag some incredible treasures.

They highlight some of the showcase items and explore the history behind them. They also reflect back on the “Good Old Days” of waterfowl hunting and touches on the current state of the fall waterfowl migration and the impact of this year’s wild weather patterns across the United States.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver talk with Troy Lillie & Justin Igualada from Lost Monster Files on Discovery Channel.

Troy and Justin have both spent their lives around apex predators and they are the wildlife specialist on Lost Monster Files.

As season 1 has wrapped they discuss traveling North America searching for lost and mythical animals. Troy and Justin lift the curtain on what was left in the final edit of some of these episodes, and Justin shares stories from his career handling large apex predators.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with some of the guides who enjoyed their day off a little too much, indulging in gambling, booze, and women. From losing money at the casino to making questionable choices at the gentlemen’s club, the boys share stories from a wild night of memories made and brain cells lost. 

Then, the guys try to mend fences after one of the guides forgot to turn off his location sharing services only to learn that his girlfriend tracked all of his movement on the night of debauchery. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Max Bolin to run through all of the games from Week 11 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Andy shares mind blowing facts about how much money OnlyFans has paid it’s creators, and he tells the story of the Ohio Balloon Disaster in 1986. Jeff shares stats about Thanksgiving and the numbers behind America’s next holiday.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to discuss the results of the recent election, sharing the changes they’re most hopeful for in Trump’s upcoming term. They compare this election to 2020, reflecting on what factors influenced the outcomes and how the political landscape has shifted over the past few years, and Andy fears the Democrats could have a few more tricks up their sleeve before Inauguration Day.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Jose Nuno to run through all of the games from Week 10 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with renowned taxidermist Pat Pitt, fresh from his hunting camp in Arkansas, where he enjoyed some successful early-season specklebelly hunts.

In this episode, they dive into the surging popularity of specklebelly hunting, the importance of passing down waterfowl traditions, and Pat’s thoughts on the spring snow goose conservation order. Pat also reflects on a time when people lived off what they harvested in the wild, offering a nostalgic look at the roots of America's hunting culture.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff looks at Elon Musks Boring Company, and he shares some interesting facts about previous elections. Andy shares stats about voting percentages and he tells the story of when a lake killed 1700 people and 3500 heads of livestock

From surprising stats to eerie stories, this episode is packed with facts you didn’t know you needed!

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by familiar and fresh faces as the team gears up for waterfowl season ‘24-‘25.

In this episode, they introduce the new guides and catch up with returning crew members. For some, it’s their first experience as professional waterfowl guides, while for others, the trek to Texas has become a way of life.

They discuss the excitement of the upcoming season, the challenges of starting off in rainy weather, and share stories of where they come from and how they got into guiding. Plus, Andy faces the reality that he’s now the “old man” of the crew!

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Garrett Durrett to run through all of the games from Week 9 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Dr. Eric DeLamielleure, a seasoned chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience and nephew of Hall of Fame lineman Joe DeLamielleure.

In this episode, Eric shares his journey from running multiple clinics in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to settling in Indian River.

They dive into the major advancements in chiropractic care, the impact of growing up around a Hall of Fame uncle, the attitude shift away from big medicine in America post Covid, and the pressing health concerns facing America today.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff shares stats on abortion rates in the U.S., record-breaking attendance at Texas high school football games, and the top-selling albums of all time. Meanwhile, Andy brings two haunting tales from America’s spooky history.

From surprising stats to eerie stories, this episode is packed with facts you didn’t know you needed!

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by John Manini Manuel to run through all of the games from Week 8 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Troy Lillie, co-host of the  Lost Monster Files on Discovery Channel. In the show, a team of scientists revisits the work of renowned cryptozoologist Ivan Sanderson, using modern science to explore whether answers can finally be found about these mysterious creatures.

Troy, an animal behaviorist with years of experience studying large animals and apex predators, shares insights from the first few episodes. They dive into his time spent in the wild searching for the Abominable Snowman in British Columbia and the Chupacabra in North Carolina.

Troy also shares about his passion for paranormal research—his thoughts on what a ghost might really be, and moments when he’s felt truly uneasy while exploring both the world of the paranormal and mysterious cryptids.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Chene Gear co-founder, Jeff Jones.

As Chene Gear prepares for its 2nd Annual Film Fest in Memphis, Tennessee, Jeff and his team are in the final stages of planning.

They discuss the extensive effort that has gone into organizing this weekend's event, the success of last year's festival, new products on the horizon from Chene Gear, and how the brand continues to raise the bar in the waterfowl clothing industry while building lifelong customers.

Jeff & Andy deliver useless facts, myths, forgotten stories and weird truths in the episodes to follow in this series.

This episode, Jeff shares the story of how Donald Trump came to buy Mar-a-Lago and give some facts about coffee. Andy tells the story of the killer that inspired three iconic villains in the horror movie genre.

This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 

Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jack Zimmerman, a wounded Army veteran, motivational speaker, and author.

Jack lost both of his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan. He later wrote 5 Minutes: 300 Seconds That Changed My Life, and is now finishing his second book, Beyond 5 Minutes.

In this conversation, they explore Jack’s remarkable ability to find positivity in all situations, his use of the outdoors as a healing tool, and his transition from military life. Jack also shares stories from his recent two-week African safari hunt.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Adrian Daniel to run through all of the games from Week 7 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.