The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by owner and founder of Cedar Run Decoys, Corey Lucas.

Corey specializes in crafting one of a kind hand carved decoys for waterfowl hunters and collectors.

The guys discuss the importance and impact of traveling the world and immersing yourself in the culture, Corey shares about the passion he puts into every decoy that comes out of his shop, and they announce a fun collaboration between Cedar Run Decoys and The Big Honker Podcast.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by trapper and outdoorsman, Stan Wickersham. 

Stan started trapping and running dogs in the late 60’s and never looked back.

The guys discuss Stan’s entry into running dogs, cooking and eating bear, close calls in the wilderness, and the major problem with reintroducing wolves in North America. 

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

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Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by PGA golfer, Chandler Phillips, who recently finished 3rd at the Valspar Championship tournament.

The guys discuss Chandler’s rise in the PGA rankings, living life on the road going from tournament to tournament, getting the right breaks at the right time, and one of life's wake up calls after college graduation.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver walk through the day that started Jeff’s fascination with tornados... the April 10th tornado that ripped through Wichita Falls when he was a kid. They also look at the destruction from other massive tornados, take a quick history lesson, and they fast forward to the coming NFL Draft.

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

The guys talk about their time at the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, the solar eclipse, fighting under the rules of engagement, getting tested by the Taliban, weening off methadone, and if America could withstand another military draft. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Bryan Wynn from Bull & Briar Leather.

The guys discuss what separates Bull & Briar from the competition, expanding their business, coming into contact with menacing bull sharks while spear fishing, being a man in today’s society, and how southern Georgia could be considered a true outdoorsman’s paradise.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Dustin Johnson & Garrett Durrett from Cedar Ridge Aviation. 

The guys discuss Cedar Ridge’s involvement in helping contain the massive wildfires that devastated the Texas Plains last month and the incredible level of government mismanagement during the historic wildfire.

They also share about their wolf hunting trip to Alaska that turned out to be one debacle after another.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Lisa Roffman from Homeless Lives Matter Street Ministries.

Lisa battled through a troubled life of addiction, alcoholism, and attempts of suicide before a dire medical diagnosis became her catalyst for sobriety and seeking a life with the Lord.

Since then, she began helping the people that society has looked down on and forgotten about… the homeless. 

In this episode, they discuss Lisa’s turbulent past and how she has turned the corner with her amazing ministries.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Nathan Hawkins & Tony Baez from the Big Country Serpentarium and Big Country Snake Removal.

The guys discuss some of the hair raising snake removals the team has encountered over the years, getting bitten by venomous snakes, running a serpentarium, and the behavioral difference among a variety of snakes. Also, Nathan and Tony educate everyone on the actual statistics regarding snake bites. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Greer Smith from 50 Ducks. Greer and the team at 50 Ducks have developed a place where waterfowl hunters can login and live stream the movement and migration of GPS-banded waterfowl on the 50 Ducks website.

The guys discuss the inspiration for the development of 50 Ducks, the wide range of uses from this tool, what has surprised Greer the most about waterfowl migration, and the guys look at the many miles travelled of several different species of geo-tagged waterfowl.

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Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Pork Choppers Aviation, Eric Lewis. Pork Choppers specializes in helicopter hog hunts in West Texas. 

In this episode the guys strike a balance between fun and serious as they discuss a variety of topics ranging from the hype and uncertainty of the coming eclipse, to the growing instability in the United States leading into the Presidential election cycle. 

Eric also recount the story where he recently caught a 13.33 pound largemouth bass that entered the Legacy Class ShareLunker program.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Canadian waterfowl hunter and outdoorsman, JJ Miller. The guys discuss Alberta and Saskatchewan waterfowl hunting, snow goose hunting in May, and the wide array of game in Canada.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Illinois police officer, Allan Doran. The guys discuss being a police officer in a liberal state, the bus loads of migrants that pass through his jurisdiction on the way to Chicago, the enormous stress of being a first responder, and the growing resentment towards police officers.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the one and only ‘Coyote Man’ Clay Reid. Clay has been burning down the highways chasing coyotes all over the nation. This episode is full of more wild tales from the extraordinary life of the ‘Coyote Man’ Clay Reid.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by taxidermist and outdoorsman, Austin Stewert. The guys discuss his work in taxidermy, moving to Idaho and the abundance of game to chase in the state, and also, the recent stroke of good fortune to fall on Austin and his family as he hit the powerball last fall.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by professional waterfowl guide and outdoorsman, Conner Gough. He guides waterfowl hunts in the fall, runs fishing charters in the late winter/early spring, and then finishes off his season by taking out turkey hunters.

The guys talk about following your passion and going for your dreams. They discuss some of the lesser known aspects of being a professional guide and the grind of the season, liberal bag limits, and they weigh the pros and cons of the outfitters license.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Shawn Keeton, who has travelled much of North America chasing waterfowl and big game. The guys talk about Shawn’s experience in Wyoming as he shares tips and good insight for hunters planning a trip this coming hunting season. Shawn also tells of the massive bull elk he took on a once in a lifetime trip to Wyoming.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the results from Super Tuesday and look forward to November. They also discuss some of the major changes the state of Texas is looking to implement for this upcoming waterfowl season, and they check out potential landing spots for some of the top free agents in the NFL.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by MLB pitcher Bryce Elder, who  is a Texas Longhorn grad and a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. Bryce was an All-Star in 2023 and he currently at Spring Training gearing up for the 2024 season.

They discuss the importance of Spring Training for starting pitchers, the length of the regular season, the hazards of overworking young kids in Little League, college NIL deals, his time with the Texas Longhorns, and his mindset entering this coming season.  

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver solve some of the world’s problems. They talk parenting young children today and when too much comfort becomes a detriment. They look at the hidden history of Santa Claus, preview Super Tuesday, check in on the Texas panhandle wildfires, and share their top television series.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by one of the co-founders of Mallard Bay, Wyatt Mallett. Mallard Bay is a one stop shop that features outfitters from all across North America, taking all of the guess work out for sportsmen’s looking to book their next hunting adventure.

The guys discuss the beginnings of Mallard Bay and their rapid rise since starting, Wyatt’s entrepreneurial mindset, the pressures of the hunting industry, and future projects from the crew at Mallard Bay.  

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Brody Hensely from Pattern Pros. Brody and the crew from Pattern Pros set out with a goal to make patterning your shotgun easier and more affordable, so they created a variety pack with all of the top brand ammunition so hunters can easily see what shell works best with their shotgun. 

The guys discuss the origins of Pattern Pros, Brody's time in the Marines, after market chokes, and the importance of maximizing the effectiveness of your shotgun and the impacts it can have on conservation.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by their wives, Michelle Stanfield & Jessy Shaver. They discuss the hectic past waterfowl season, finding family balance with the lodge and home life, growing up today vs the ’80’s, travel, and finding passion and purpose in life. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Trevor Austin of Pacific Calls. The guys look at all of the exciting new things to come from Pacific Calls this offseason, Trevor outlines their first ever Turkey Rodeo Tournament hosted by the team at Pacific Calls, which will be turkey hunting competition with tons of prizes, and Trevor tells of the wild time the Pacific crew had at the latest hunting show.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Don Collyer from Southern Oak Kennels North. The guys discuss how to attack the offseason with your hunting dog to ensure minimal rust this coming hunting season. Don shares his favorite part of dog training, the guys look at the versatility of the Labrador retriever, and Jeff tells of his teenage years at field trials.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look back on the Super Bowl and the moments that made the difference in the game. They also look at some startling advancements in AI, and then the guys play with Chat GPT.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by asylum seeker from South Africa, Devlin Duvenhage. Devlin and his family were driven from their family land and home in South Africa, for fear of death, by the Zulu tribe.

They discuss the day Devlin’s family was given the ultimatum of life or death, the real life consequences of reparations, starting over with nothing, moving to America, and the double standards when seeking asylum in America. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by one of the world’s most renowned wild turkey scientist, Dr. Mike Chamberlain from the University of Georgia. The guys anxiously discuss the upcoming turkey season, the many factors that are against wild turkeys every year, what’s possibly behind the sharp decline in turkey numbers in some states like Kansas and Oklahoma, hunting pressure and birds, and how likely is it that gobbler you missed last year is there again this year.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the upcoming Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs and they both choose who they think will hoist the Lombardi trophy.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Phil Cowley, aka philsmypharmacist on TikTok and Instagram. Phil has amassed over half a million followers on IG and over 1.5 million on TikTok by sharing health hacks that he has learned during his career as a pharmacist. 

The guys discuss the sudden rise of Ozympic and the caution that should be shown to “miracle” drugs, the remnants of Covid and the effects we still feel, the opioid crisis, and the dangerous track America is on as drug prices continue to climb. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the remaining guide staff of the 2023-2024 waterfowl season. Some of the guides will return for next season and for some this will be the final time they leave The Big Honker Lodge. The guys reflect on the highs and lows from the past hunting season, each guide reminisces about their favorite hunt from the season, they discuss difficult clients, and they look forward to the coming months of offseason. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by world champion goose caller and Alaskan bush pilot, Forrest Carpenter. He is in the goose blind in Colorado this morning trying to bag a big Canada goose with his bow.

The guys discuss wacky waterfowl season that has been 2023-2024, the pleasures of hunting solo, the stresses of being a professional waterfowl hunter, changes to waterfowl migration patterns, and Forrest works several different groups of geese. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by ER Director and ER Physician, Dr. Richard Bartlett. He found the first successful Covid protocol to treat both early and late stages of Covid-19, using Budesonide, which would later be validated by Oxford University. 

They discuss Dr. Bartlett’s “Silver Bullet” Covid protocol, being silenced by all major news organizations, winning in federal court against the FDA and CDC regarding their refusal to release vital Covid data, and Dr. Bartlett shares his concerns for what may be unleashed next as we enter into another election cycle.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Logan Buehler to run through both games from the Conference Championship round of the playoffs in the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at many different headlines in America today, including, the battle at the southern border of Texas between the federal government and the state of Texas, record setting corporate profits, the New Hampshire Primary, and they look at the remaining playoff games in the NFL.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by business woman and philanthropist, Dawn Thompson. She created the Adopt-a-Box program that allows teachers in the Wichita Falls area to provide underprivileged students an unmarked box full of basic hygiene necessities. 

In this episode, they discuss what led Dawn’s deep passion for community service, raising a family and managing a business, being a difference maker, leaving a legacy, and the power of positive speech.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Logan Buehler to run through every game from the Divisional Round of the playoffs in the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Jerone Davison, who is running for Congress in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District. Jerone is a pastor and a former NFL running back, and he is a proud American that is running a campaign that will put America First. 

The guys discuss many of the issues that are on voters minds heading into this years election, including, the border crisis, AI, inflation, the Epstein client list, erosion of freedoms, and the viral AR-15 video Jerone and his team made back in 2022.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by aspiring country music artist and former South Carolina game warden, Andrew Beam. He was a game warden for several year in Charleston, South Carolina before deciding to pursue his dream of recording music. The guys talk about crazy things seen while on the job as a game warden, his decision to leave a stable career, his song writing process, and how he’s using an old school approach to make his name in modern music.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Williamson to run through every game from Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by J.D. Quinn, who was an offensive lineman at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Montana. The guys discuss the recent shuffling of head coaches in college and professional football, big hits and playing through injuries, the length major universities will go to cover up scandals, Title IX in sports, and the rapidly changing landscape of college sports in the days of the transfer portal and NIL deals.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by preacher, Tex Cox. They discuss many different topics, including, forgiving and forgetting, Noah’s Ark, the pitfalls of the church, marriage and starting a family, modern miracles, and mega church pastors.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Steve Barber to run through every game of Week 18 in the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick their lock and upset from the week of games.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver discuss the lack of winter that has led to the lack of ducks and geese in many southern areas, fake ID’s, the potential release of the Epstein clients list, the Federal Duck Stamp going digital, the big lie to women, and Andy discovers the newest greatest song. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by All-American softball player, Reese Collier. She is a senior in high school and she has committed to Coastal Carolina to play softball in 2024. They discuss the recruitment process, how the NIL has shifted the power between colleges and athletes, creeps in her DM’s, and her intense drive that has gotten her to the All-American level.

They also do the Week 17 Pick ‘Em at the end of this episode with Reese as their guest picker.

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

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the guide staff from Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. Blake Poppe sits in on his final podcast of the year before heading back to Nebraska to run goose and duck hunts on the Platte River. 

Happy O’Tool relives wrestling Josh Moore on the front lawn of The Big Honker Lodge.

Logan Buehler spills the beans on Happy’s summer escapades. 

Nolan Devine could be stranded in West Texas for Christmas.

Blake Williamson gets ghosted by his Tinder love.

And Lexie Burdick shares her future plans.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe to run through every game of Week 15 in the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick their lock and upset from the week of games.