The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Cadillac Creek Outfitters, Toby Brohlin. They talk about the past waterfowl season at Cadillac Creek, the benefits of building a hunting lodge, the average career of a waterfowl guide, embracing the grind of hunting season, and how Toby's views on social media have shifted over the years.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by retired Marine and motivational speaker, Davey Lind. In 2007 Davey and his unit drove over a roadside IED resulting in the loss of both of Davey's legs. The guys discuss Davey's career in the military, his road to recovery and how he amazed the medical staff by his speedy progress. They also talk about the role that anti-depressants could be playing in veteran suicide and society at large.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined Michigan waterfowl hunter and friend of Boss Shot Shells, Mike Clements. Mike works in the oil and gas industry and has traveled all over the world. The guys discuss Mike getting accepted into MIT, his research on the railgun, working in foreign countries, and Mike recently took a trip to North Dakota to get a firsthand account of the bird flu.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Indiana waterfowl hunter, Zane Ladig. The guys discuss Zane's impressive waterfowl season from the previous season, chasing big geese in North Dakota's early August season, and Jeff and Andy settle their debate on "reaping" turkeys.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois from Duck Camp Dinners. The guys discuss when Jean-Paul knew he was comfortable in front of a camera, getting his start in a New York City restaurant, coastal erosion in Louisiana, his hunting plans for this coming waterfowl season, and he lists his top 5 favorite places to eat.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by University of Oklahoma meteorology student and avid waterfowl hunter, Daniel Carter. The guys discuss the dry weather pattern that has plagued the Plains states, the college transfer portal and the NIL, chasing tornados, and they look to this coming waterfowl season.

This episode Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by die hard turkey hunter, Cameron Weddington. Cameron recently wrote an article for Outdoor Life magazine explaining why "turkey reaping" uses the toms own instincts against him and gives turkey hunters an unfair advantage. The guys discuss the growing popularity of "turkey reaping", how social media has changed turkey hunting and the perspective of turkey hunters, the turkey's rapid population decline and what might be done to reverse the decline.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Skeen Gundogs & Outfitters. They talk about Wade's goose and duck hunting from the past season, turkey hunting in Kansas and the dip in the turkey population, hiring new waterfowl guides, and Wade's new dog training program that focuses on working more with the dog handler.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Buck Heath and Jay Peterson from Dirty Duck Coffee. The guys discuss what led to Buck and Jay starting Dirty Duck Coffee, their vision for Dirty Duck moving forward, their duck hunting from the past waterfowl season, hunting morel mushrooms, and the Johnny Depp trial.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Army National Guard veteran, Ryan Lonegran. Ryan deployed to Iraq in 2009 and he was stationed at Camp Bucca where on a daily basis he was hands on with some of the world's most vicious terrorists. After returning home, Ryan struggled with PTSD and through that battle he has become a voice and an ally for veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chris Dorsey of Dorsey Pictures and host of Sporting Classics TV on the Outdoor Channel. Chris has recently released his IMAX and 3-D film Wings Over Water. The film showcases the vital importance the Prairie Pothole Region plays in the production of not just waterfowl but million of birds and other species.

They discuss what led to the production of this film, the challenges of filming for IMAX, why conserving the prairie pothole region should be a mainstream issue, and what Chris is working on next.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chef and bbq pit master Bart Likes. The guys talk about Bart's influences and technique in making delicious bbq, taking the leap to start his own food truck and opening a brick and mortar restaurant, what led him to cooking, and how he plans to expand in the future.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver hit a variety of topics, including the newest branch of the Department of Homeland Security, the Ministry of Truth, and the pair examine several frightening outcomes, they look at recent UFO Report released from the Pentagon, and they discuss the connection between Charles Manson and the CIA.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Cole Townsend, co-owner of Ole Dog Outfitters in Alberta. Cole started guiding waterfowl hunts for Ranger Creek Goose in Knox and Haskell county. The guys discuss the early days of Cole's guiding career, keeping Ole Dog Outfitters doors open during the border shutdown, the good and bad of social media, and what aspiring waterfowl guides are missing.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Trent Dirks from Retrieving Freedom, who places service dogs in the homes of Veterans and children with Autism. Trent battled with PTSD after his military career ended and he found out firsthand how a service dog can change a life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by one of the most promising young photographers in the waterfowl and outdoor world, Seth Dortch. Seth has worked with some of the most prominent brands in the waterfowl industry and has learned from some the best in the business. They discuss his start in the photography game, balancing work, family, and fitness, being the new guy, and the rich hunting heritage in Tennessee.

Seth had to go chase a mid-morning Tom after about 40 minutes and after that Jeff and Andy bounce back and forth on several different topics.

*When Seth mentions him starting as a full time photographer in 2018, 2017 is the actual year.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by former Major League Baseball player, Jay Bruce. Jay played 14 seasons and was 3 time All-Star and a 2 time winner of the Silver Slugger Award. After his retirement from baseball last year Jay purchased Sure-Shot Game Calls. The guys discuss Jay's career in majors, what led to him buying Sure-Shot, being the new face in the duck call world, and what his approach will be to revamping this historic brand.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the one and only, Ramsey Russell. Ramsey chases ducks and geese from one corner of the earth to the other. His company GetDucks.com specializes in worldwide waterfowl hunting, living by the motto of "It's duck season somewhere." The guys discuss difficult clients, where all Ramsey plans to hunt this spring and summer, and traveling with the wild and varying restrictions all over the world.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by one of the world's best waterfowl and outdoor photographer, Lee Kjos. The guys talk about the changing landscape of the hunting industry, the divide among hunters, how Boss Shot Shells changed the game forever, and Lee reflects back to when waterfowl hunting was at its purest form.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver hit several hot topics, including; Cam Newton's questionable comments about women, claims of rampant voter fraud in the 2020 Presidential election, Disney going woke, and who gets the ticket if the police pull you over while on auto pilot in a Tesla.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by entrepreneur, JW Oliver. He recently returned from a trip where he climbed to the Mount Everest base camp. The guys discuss his time climbing Mount Everest, what has led to his success in business, overcoming a tough childhood and how one positive influence can change the course of your life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by two guys from Pacific Calls, owner Trevor Austin and turkey production manager Wilson McSwain. They came out to turkey hunt with us at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters after the DUX show in Ft. Worth. The guys discuss the improvements and modifications the DUX outdoors show made, authentic sushi vs West Texas sushi, the turkey lineup from Pacific Calls and what's to come from them.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by former member of the United States Army, Jack Zimmerman. Jack lost both legs to an IED explosion during his time serving this country overseas. They discuss the day that changed his life forever, his mentality to overcome his injuries, his life outside of the Army, and how the outdoors, hunting, and a good hunting dog helped in his recovery.

Check out his book, Five Minutes: 300 Seconds That Changed My Life on his website, www.jackzimmermanmn.com

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by TikTok superstar and chef, Stalekracker. He makes hilarious videos showcasing the Cajun way of life and flavorful cooking. The guys discuss the viral video that sent him on this whirlwind ride that has gained him over 5 million followers on TikTok, his unique cooking style, how he's using his newfound fame to give back, and how he plans his TikTok videos.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by extreme meteorologist and storm chaser, Reed Timmer. Reed has witnessed more tornados and major weather events than anyone to ever live. They discuss what led Reed to chase tornados, his closest calls chasing storms, what it's like to be inside of a tornado, and how technology and meteorology are advancing thanks to the work of storm chasers like Reed.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Bryan Richards, who is the Emerging Disease Coordinator for the USGS National Wildlife Heath Center. The guys discuss the Avian Flu that has been a concern for many waterfowl hunters over the past few weeks. Bryan is also the nation's leading expert on CWD in deer, elk, and other big game animals, and he shares his vast knowledge on the challenges hunters face going forward with Chronic Wasting Disease.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the guys from Boss Shot Shells, Brandon Cerecke, Zach Meyer, and Dirk Sorrells. They discuss Boss staying ahead of supply shortages and keeping inventory up, Boss Tom, and Dirk tells about his heart attack and his most unique tattoo ever!

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the slap heard 'round the world, new NFL stadiums, overtime rules and the crazy offseason, and the true glory days in the WWE.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the guys from Pacific Calls, Trevor Austin & Alex Yerges. They look at Pacific's new and improved turkey call lineup, they explain the challenges and hurdles they had to jump in order to get that line going. They discuss their new shop in Idaho and tell some of the crazy things they've seen at their shop in Spokane, they look forward to the DUX event at Texas Motor Speedway in April, and finally the guys tell what else we might see from Pacific in the coming months.

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by retired Army infantryman, Joe Wesner. After being struck by an RPG in 2010 and medically retiring from the Army in 2014, Joe has created a non-profit organization called Ultimate Veteran Adventures Foundation that takes wounded veterans and Gold Star family members on hunts across America.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Logan Pyeatt of The Looking Glass Duck Club Podcast to get his take on the wild moves we've seen during Free Agency in the NFL and blockbuster trade between his Las Vegas Raiders and Andy's Green Bay Packers. They look at the NCAA college basketball tournament, they compare different decades of music, and ask which were the golden years in America.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined rancher Bucky Nail and ranch manager Wade Montgomery. These two men are fortunate to hunt in a unique area of Texas that is full of massive whitetail deer. The guys discuss the perfect sequence of events that led to last year's growth in antler size on their deer, Wade getting a 200 class deer with his bow, how the drought in their area of Texas might impair antler size this coming fall, and the steps they are taking to ensure their deer get the nutrients they need this spring and summer.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Nebraska legend, Bill Jackman. Bill grew up playing basketball in small town Grant, Nebraska, and he went on to play basketball for Coach K at Duke in 1982 and later transferred to the University of Nebraska following his freshman year at Duke. They discuss Bill's journey from small town basketball player to playing on the biggest stage, they look at the changes in college athletics today with the NIL and transfer portals, and Bill tells of playing against the great Michael Jordan.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by outdoor legend, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is the only Official State Photographer of Texas and he is one of the most esteemed outdoor and wildlife photographers in the world. The guys discuss Wyman's latest book, which is scheduled to drop in October, that has been 59 years in the making, and there is plenty of Texas and world history discussed in this episode.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Wyoming game warden and author, Scott Werbelow. Scott has just released a book titled, Son of a Poacher: Wyoming Warden in the Making. The guys discuss Scott's career as a game warden and his grit to make it into the academy, they look at different tales from the book, and Scott tells of his passion for searching for buffalo skulls.

Link to purchase Son of a Poacher:

https://www.scottwerbelow.com/sales

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Canadian trapper and waterfowl call maker, Cory Alkerton. The Alkerton family is the one of the world's most renowned trapping families and they have traveled the world, either trapping or giving seminars on how to trap in different corners of the globe. Here, the guys discuss Cory's time in the timber trapping wolves, fur price being at rock bottom, and having a raccoon tear into him while standing on a ladder 20 feet in the air.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Sarah Stogner who is running for the Texas Railroad Commissioner. Sarah has forced a run-off election with the incumbent Wayne Christian. Here, Sarah discusses what led to her entering this race, her extreme social media strategy, her background in the oil and gas industry, and the bitter truth on how politics work.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Idaho waterfowl hunter, Clancey Soderbeck. The guys discuss what makes Idaho a special place to duck and goose hunt, Clancey tells of his crane hunting experience in Texas, they weigh-in on the argument of hunting the roost, and Clancey tells of some hair raising moments of walking in the woods at night.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look back on their recent trip to Cancun where Blake Poppe popped the question to his girlfriend, they discuss Biden's State of the Union address, they argue top action movies of all time, and they talk about the sharp decline in manly men.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Corey Lucas of Cedar Run Decoys. He specializes in hand carving waterfowl decoys not just for the collector but also for the avid waterfowl hunter that enjoys hunting over hand crafted equipment. The guys discuss what led him to starting Cedar Run Decoys, the nostalgia aspect of wooden decoys, and what makes him different from all the other decoys carvers.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Chêne Gear, Jeff Jones. The guys discuss Chêne Gear's first year in business and overwhelming success of the waders that Jeff created, the expansion to the Chêne Gear product line, the extensive torture testing of their products, and how Jeff plans to continue to grow into the future.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Jason Burt from Alpha Outdoors Specialties; inventor of the Stanfield Stool, a chair customized for life in an A-Frame blind. The guys discuss the poor duck numbers from this past waterfowl season, manufacturing the Stanfield Stool and what other inventions Jason and the team at Alpha Outdoors are planning for this coming waterfowl season.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by a gentleman that goes by the Crackpot Farmer on Facebook and he is in downtown Ottawa at the Truckers Convoy. In this episode the guys get an accurate report about what is actually taking place in Ottawa between the truckers and police, and how Trudeau how fumbled this entire situation.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined are joined by legends of professional baseball, three time All-Star and 1979 AL Rolaid's Relief Man of the Year Jim Kern and 1971 NL Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by former Texas Rangers pitcher, Jim Kern. During his career, Jim was a three time All Star and the 1979 AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. He has a new book out titled, 70's & 80's Tales from the Texas Rangers, that is full of amazing stories from his time on the road as a professional baseball player. The guys talk about his time in the league, stories from the book and other great tales.

Jim's book is available now on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/70s-80s-Tales-Texas-Rangers/dp/B09RG8W9XT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RUGGCK89HK7E&keywords=Jim+kern&qid=1645109696&sprefix=jim+kern%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look back on Super Bowl LVI and the Rams all in approach to building their team, Jeff tells about arguing with liberals on his Mexican vacation, they look at The Rock's pregame performance and argue who would win in a fight against The Rock.

Winners are drawn from those who participated in the Ron Stanfield Memorial Scholarship raffle. This scholarship will go to help the graduating son or daughter of a first responder in the area of The Big Honker Lodge. 

Andy Shaver sits down with his wife Jessy Shaver to discuss everything that took place at The Big Honker Lodge this past hunting season from the perspective of a hunter's wife. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by chef Rory White. Rory is an avid waterfowl hunter and outdoorsman, he also compete on Top Chef Canada. The guys discuss Canada's many Covid related lockdowns, dry aging beef, Rory's waterfowl season in Canada, and Rory tells about tough kitchens he's worked in.