The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Kyle Barefield, who is the Brand Content Director for Mojo Outdoors. The guys discuss some of Kyle’s close encounters with the Mexican cartel while hunting in Mexico, this spring’s turkey season and what he has observed from the birds, and the future of outdoor television with the rise in popularity of YouTube and other free services.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at some of the craziness happening around the world today, including; Title 42 ending and the crisis on the southern border, the Trump verdict, Plainview ISD, the latest gun grab in Illinois, and the possible end to duck hunting in Australia.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Wade Skeen, owner of Skeen Outfitters in Kansas. The guys discuss turkey hunting in their area, the past seasons duck and goose hunting, politics and the end of Title 42 and reparations in California, changes in waterfowl bag limits, and rise of the subgauge shotgun.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Dr. Don Lee. He is a veterinarian, specialzing in competition horses. They discuss the advancements in treatments for the athletic animals, having a badger for a pet, and dealing with the temperament of a 1500 pound animal.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the guys behind Dirty Duck Coffee and they look at all the new products coming from Dirty Duck Coffee. They also discuss on the recent NFL draft, the coffee culture, testing new products, and good bourbons.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Army Special Forces Veteran and Paralympian, Seth Jahn. Seth has fought for his country in several different war zones and on the soccer field in the Olympic Games. They discuss the modern day slave trade and Seth’s fight bring people to freedom. They look at the double standard in the media, getting cancelled, the hidden agenda on America’s children, getting shot on a rescue mission, and defending our nation. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Andy’s old high school football coach, Wayne Hutchinson. Wayne won Knox City a football state title in 1983 and then he went on to win two state titles as the head coach for Stamford, Tx. They discuss the life of a highly successful high school football coach, building a winning program, the differences in coaching at big schools and small schools, and retirement.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Dr. Philip Lavretsky, who is a professor in the Biology department at the University of Texas at El Paso. The guys discuss the diluted genes of the Atlantic Flyway mallard and how they have become not only genetically different from pure blood mallards but also behaviorally different from wild birds. They also discuss the dichotomy of the conservation argument, and how science could allow for the reintroduction of the Woolly Mammoth, the Passenger Pigeon, and the Labrador duck.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the great Blake Poppe. They discuss Blake’s upcoming nuptials, turkeys getting the better of him, wild dating requests, Huskers football, and Jeff and Blake make a golf wager for when everyone is in Nebraska.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the recent events in Chicago and the causes of the teens taking to the street, as well as the impact on local residents. They also discuss government subsidizing single motherhood, the national debt, handling the dregs of society, and when the course correction will come.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by waterfowl biologist, Brian Huber. Brain works for California Waterfowl and he runs the wood duck program. They discuss the recent weather patterns in California and how the recent flooding will impact the duck numbers, they look at the fall in pintail numbers, banded birds that make it into Russia, and they discuss the success of the wood duck program.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Nick Yarris. Nick was convicted of crime he did not commit and he sat on death row for 22 years with some of America’s most notorious inmates until DNA testing proved his innocence in 2004. The guys discuss the events that led to Nick being wrongfully convicted, his life on death row, the mental toughness it took to survive in prison, and how he is striving to help other since his release.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Seth Feider. Seth is down at The Big Honker Lodge chasing turkeys with the guys… they discuss the business side of being a professional bass fisherman, his deep passion for hunting and the outdoors, and they talk about unexplained things in the wild.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Harle Tinney of Newport, Rhode Island. Her husbands family owned the Belcourt Castle in Newport until she sold it in 2012, she also works as tour guide for the Trinity Church. They discuss the rich history from the Newport area and how it shaped America since it’s inception.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by author and bear attack survivor, Jeremy Evans. In the summer of 2017, while on a ram hunt, Jeremy found himself between a Grizzly cub and its mother. What happened next is one of the most gruesome bear attacks that anyone has ever been able to survive. Jeremy retells of the attack from that day and his extreme fight for survival on his trek to find safety.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Bassmaster Elite Angler, Matt Robertson. Matt is one of the most recognizable figures on the Bassmaster Circuit. The guys talk about Matty’s recent success at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, life on the road, fans and groupies, and Matty shares dating advice and one crazy ex-girlfriend story.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by World Live Duck Calling champion, Cory Niccum. With turkey season firing up the guys share stories from their time in the turkey woods, Cory tells of his time on the calling circuit and the rise in popularity of the Cut Down contests, and the guys share great insight into the world of being a professional waterfowl guide and the sacrifice it takes to live the life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver discuss the recent tragedy in Nashville and look at viable solutions to prevent these grotesque crimes. They also look at the declassified files on the JFK assassination, the uprisings in Israel and France, and everything else in the world that is ready to spark off.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Tara Akins, she is a North Carolina state licensed rehabber. The recent raccoon hunt contest in Texas has sparked some controversy among varies groups and Tara comes on to have a discussion about some of the barbaric methods of exterminating raccoons. They look at the various reasons for the organization of these contests, why upland hunters dislike raccoons, the explosion of the raccoon population, and how hunters can do a better job when portraying the sport on social media.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Kristin Lilley of Aberdeen Wild Wings in Scotland. The guys discuss rich outdoors heritage and how the current government is doing everything in its power to destroy that hunting culture. They look at the unique hunting opportunities that Scotland possess, coming to America to guide spring snow goose hunts, and the Scottish way of life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by World Goose Calling Champion and World Goose Calling Champion of Champions, Kelley Powers, he was also inducted into the Outdoor Hall of Fame. The guys discuss Kelley’s start on the calling circuit and his meteoric rise to winning the World contest. They also talk about the upcoming turkey season, Tennessee football, changes in migration, and the social media culture that is dominating the outdoor industry.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver sit down with Dorie Tucker who sits on the Scholarship Board of Miss Rodeo America. They discuss the way of life and values that the Miss Rodeo America contest embodies. Dorie and her husband, Roy Tucker, are also successful ranchers and have owned property in many states, including, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and Arizona. They talk about the strenuous nature of life on a ranch, the connection to land and its history, ancient Native American sites found on their property, and the history behind Ft. Sumner and The Long Walk of the Navajo.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Texas legend, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is the only Official State Photographer of Texas. His latest book The Art of Predator Calling: A Portrait in Tradition is available now at wymanmeinzer.com. The guys discuss the decades of knowledge that went into this project and the possibility of future projects. They also look at the state of politics in the United States today, the tough mindset of prior generations, and they look at some of Wyman's unpublished photos.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver sit down with the one and only Clay Reid. Clay is fresh off his quest of taking a coyote a day for an entire year. The guys discuss the highs and lows of the coyote a day challenge and what all he learned during the last year. They also talk about the devastating tornado that hit Wichita Falls in 1979, seeing UFOs and other unidentified entities while out hunting, and classic 'Coyote Man' stories.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Travis Schneider, owner of Northern Prairie Outfitter in Alberta. Travis was a three year starting offensive lineman at Texas A&M before he began his career in the hunting industry. The guys discuss Travis’ long waterfowl season that began in mid-August in Canada and ended last week in Arkansas, his playing days at A&M and what led to him hanging up his cleats, the art of chasing specklebelly geese, and transforming his body into a D1 offensive tackle.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Wade Montgomery & Bucky Wade from the great town of Albany, Texas. This is all of West Texas in a single episode… filled with stories of rattlesnake, coyote and deer hunting, ranching, country boys going to college, and why country living is good for the soul.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Zach Sears and Matt Lockwood, from Local Cannabis Co., to discuss the ins and outs of legal marijuana. The guys discuss what the cannabis market is doing now that many states are legalizing it, banking systems in place for marijuana dispensaries, creating new strains, how much money one plant can generate, and how the government still gets their piece of the pie.

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss the newly released footage of what actually took place in the Capitol on January 6th, new evidence of Fauci's involvement in the early days of Covid, big signings in the NFL, and they look at "The Adam and Eve Story" which is freshly de-classified CIA documents that suggest there is a possibility that the Magnetic Pole Shift could produce cataclysmic events that reset the clock on humanity.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by David Schuessler from Ducks Unlimited to talk all things waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited.

They look back at the past waterfowl season and discuss duck numbers and breeding conditions for this coming spring, Terry Redlin paintings and duck stamp art, the snow goose conservation season, and the record breaking success from this years 'Into the Vault'. David also share breaking news about plans for this years DUX Convention at Texas Motor Speedway in May.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chris Williams, owner of Williams Knife Company. Chris’ knife company is taking the hunting and outdoor world by storm by offering an incredibly reliable tool to get any job done.

The guys discuss the evolution of Chris’ knife making career and ability, what makes his knives so popular among outdoorsmen, the pocket knife culture, and they talk some music history since Chris is vinyl record aficionado.

Also, at the end of the episode Jeff & Andy share a very special announcement about their new project for the coming year!

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by one of America’s most well known pharmacists, Phillip Cowley. Phillip has 1.4 million followers on TIkTok, where he goes by philsmypharmacist, and he offers easy, make it yourself, remedies for common medical problems.

They discuss his new found fame on social media and where his inspiration to start the channels came from, major issues with the medical system in America, early medicines that were widely used but are now banned, and end of life care.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by professional golfer and avid duck hunter, Chandler Phillips. Chandler is the leader of the Korn Ferry tour and the guys discuss Chandler's journey in pro golf, making time for his passion of duck hunting, how LIV Golf has changed some things in professional golf, and how he stays sharp between tournaments.

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, recap Jeff's weekend working with Boss Shot Shells in Nashville at the NWTF Convention. They look at the new things coming from several companies, including, Boss Shot Shells, Chene Gear, and Pacific Calls. This is episode is also filled with the usual tangents from the guys.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Stephen Szekely who is a Springfield firefighter and Mahoning County Hazmat Chief. Austin Gebhardt who Springfield firefighter and Lieutenant Hazmat, and Matthew Gebhardt who is the Fire Chief of Springfield.

The guys all live about 7 miles from the train derailment in East Palestine and they all responded the night of the train derailment.

Here, the guys look at some of the rumors that have swirled around this scandal... They tell of what issues led to the derailment, the communication problems amongst the different fire stations, the lack of any cleanup efforts after the chemical spill, and they tell of the bravery from the train conductor that spared Ohio from a much greater disaster.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Stephen Szekely who is a Springfield firefighter and Mahoning County Hazmat Chief. Austin Gebhardt who Springfield firefighter and Lieutenant Hazmat, and Matthew Gebhardt who is the Fire Chief of Springfield. 

The guys all live about 7 miles from the train derailment in East Palestine and they all responded the night of the train derailment. 

Here, the guys look at some of the rumors that have swirled around this scandal... They tell of what issues led to the derailment, the communication problems amongst the different fire stations, the lack of any cleanup efforts after the chemical spill, and they tell of the bravery from the train conductor that spared Ohio from a much greater disaster.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Jeff Coats of Pitboss Waterfowl from the renowned Eastern Shore of Maryland. They discuss the highs and lows of the past waterfowl season, carving decoys, the early days of the internet and refuge forums, and Jeff's expansion plans for the offseason.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver sit down with the women that make up Stanfield Hunting Outfitters, Michelle Stanfield & Jessy Shaver. They discuss the topics that are on everyones minds... the Super Bowl, objects being shot out of the sky, train derailments, and catastrophic earthquakes. They also look at the fatherlessness impacts on young girls, the appeal of small town living, and the important role of being a mother.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver discuss the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles and give their predictions for Super Bowl LVII. They also discuss the Tony Romo controversy and Shannon Sharpe's altercation from last weeks Lakers game.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the top ranked bull rider on the PBR circuit, Andrew Alvidrez. The guys discuss what led Andrew to pursue a career riding bulls, how he maintains his body and mind during the long grind of bull riding season, the evolution of the sport of bull riding and the bull riders, and how the bulls are getting bigger, stronger, and faster every year.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by beekeeper, John Phelan. John describes the ins and outs of the beekeeping industry, including, shipping his bees to California to pollinate the almond orchards, harvesting their honey, and getting stung.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by two of the guys behind Pacific Calls, owner, Alex Yerges and Wilson McSwain. The guys give a glimpse into what is next for Pacific Calls, including, a sneak peek at the new and improved turkey call line. The guys also discuss their plans for the upcoming turkey season, they give an update on the new shop, and their plans to continue to expand and improve Pacific Calls.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by lifetime waterfowl hunter and television host, Bruce Horrell. Bruce has been chasing waterfowl for more than 60 years, and he has hunted in 23 states and he has followed the migration from Manitoba and Saskatchewan through the United States to Mexico. The guys discuss Bruce's career hosting hunting tv shows, his experience as a golf pro and his thoughts on LIV golf tour, and the changes in duck and goose hunting since Bruce started long ago.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Ramsey Russell. Ramsey just completed a once in a lifetime fishing trip in the Amazon and has 48 hours before taking off for his next adventure in Azerbaijan. The guys discuss Ramsey's week of fishing in Brazil and unplugging from the constant barrage of texts, emails, and social media obligations. They look back on the North American waterfowl season, the recent travel advisories that have come out about Mexico, and Ramsey announces a major giveaway that will take on February 24th.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the matchups for the Conference Championship round of the playoffs and give their predictions on who advances to the Super Bowl.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the end of waterfowl season and discuss their plans for the offseason, they discuss the Cowboys losing to the 49ers in the playoffs, more classified documents being found at Biden's residence, and politics from the 70's.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Hank Shaw. Hank is a James Beard Award winning author and chef. He is a former restaurant cook and political reporter, he was a commercial fisherman for many years and he has written five cookbooks that revolve around preparing the food harvested from the wild.

The guys discuss Hank's career as a political journalist, transitioning to the position he's in now, chasing chachalacas in south Texas, foraging wild mushrooms, and Hank gives a few of his favorite ways of preparing various game animals.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver run through the games from the Divisional Round of the playoffs in the NFL.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe, Josh Stoner, and Lawson King from base camp in Nebraska where the trio have been snowed in. After they headed north from Texas and secured a nice mallard feed, a major blizzard swept through their area and has made travel impossible. The guys discuss making an attempt to the duck feed, getting trucks and trailers stuck, and what the plan is now… cannabalism has not been ruled out.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver discuss a WIDE range of topics, including; the rise in autism, 2012’s solar superstorm that almost impacted Earth, dinosaurs and chickens, why cranes are jerks, and the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe for their weekly NFL Pick 'Em contest where $100 in swag is up for grabs every week. The guys pick their winners, locks and upsets for Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.