The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff and Andy are joined by Lucky Duck's social media manager, Haley Fochs. They discuss the new products Lucky Duck is launching for this coming hunting season, how those at Lucky Duck have rearranged their filming schedule due to Covid-19, her favorite hunting trips, and the future of hunting and outdoor shows once life returns to normal.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nurse Erin Olszewski. Erin volunteered in New York City this past April as the first wave of the Corona Virus hit our country. They talk about her experiences of fighting the Corona Virus in one of the hardest hit hospitals in New York City and how political polarization has made this an impossible virus to fight. Her new book, "Undercover Epicenter Nurse: How Fraud, Negligence, and Greed Led to Unnecessary Deaths at Elmhurst Hospital" will be available August 18th.

Jeff and Andy discuss conferences in the NCAA canceling their football season, playing football in the spring, and how the fall is shaping up as the coronavirus lingers.

Jeff and Andy are joined by two of Ron's closest friends, Steve Barber and Gary Coker. The guys recount some of the classic Ron hunting and dog training stories, and talk about the impact Ron had on everyone he met.

Jeff and Andy are joined by TikTok superstar and Trump supporter, Homeless Guy with an iPhone. His real name is David and lives on the streets of Austin, Texas; after the recent riots and protests have rocked the city of Austin, David has begun speaking out to expose the hypocrisy that lies beneath what the Black Lives Matter movement has turned into. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nebraska public land hunter, Coleton Schellpeper. Coleton hunts southern Nebraska and he has a minimalistic approach when it comes to chasing ducks on the public waters of Nebraska.

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined by North Dakota waterfowl hunter, Colby Bullington. With the Canadian border most likely remaining closed for waterfowl season and many hunters setting their sights on North Dakota for September and October, the guys talk about North Dakota laws and etiquette that every hunter should be mindful of before they setup their goose or duck spread.

Jeff and Andy run through all the hot topics in the news right now, including, the NFL opening training camp and some of their new policies, anarchy in Portland, Trump vs Biden, and why there is an abundance of hideous women that make up the Democratic party

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Medellin Cartel drug pilot Roger Reaves. Roger started as a moonshiner in Georgia but has fate would have it he became the top pilot for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel's drug operation. The guys talk about Roger's many brushes with death, his numerous arrests, crashing planes loaded with drugs in the jungle, a few former Presidents, and hiring Barry Seal. Roger has recently published his memoir, 'Smuggler', available now on amazon.com 

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Gun Dog Outdoors, Alex Langbell. Alex has been around the hunting industry a long time and he has created two major waterfowl television shows but he is now working on Gun Dog Outdoors, which specializes in hunting dog safety. The guys discuss Alex's time in the outdoor television market, his career as a firefighter, and what led him to create a brand centered around hunting dogs.

Check out his awesome line of dog products at gundogoutdoors.com

This episode Jeff and Andy sit down with Nick Wiles. Nick is an air conditioner mechanic, competition barbecue pit master, and all around funny dude. The guys discuss some of Nick's wildest experiences of things he's seen working inside people's homes, the perfect brisket, and the latest target in the Epstein circle.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Skeen Gundogs and Outfitters owner, Wade Skeen. Wade is a soon to be retired member of the Air Force and is starting his next chapter by training duck dogs and guiding waterfowl hunts in Kansas. The guys discuss how Wade entered into the dog training and waterfowl hunting circle, how he has turned his passion into a new career, and there is plenty of talk about hunting dog training.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Iowa waterfowl hunter Trent Sinclair. Trent chases ducks and geese in southern Iowa and he is also a team roper. The boys talk about Trent's methods when going after ducks and geese, giant Iowa bucks, and his time in the rodeos.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Habitat Flats owner, Tony Vandemore. The guys talk about Habitat Flat's plan for whether or not the Canadian border opens in time for waterfowl season, they discuss last years goose and duck hunting season, and how different this coming fall might look if we are still in the midst of the pandemic.

Jeff and Andy jump head first into several conspiracy theory rabbit holes, including, the Wayfair human trafficking allegations, John F. Kennedy Jr. still alive, and the possibility that Anthony Bourdain, Chris Cornell, and Chester Bennington were about to release a bombshell.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Kris Wujcik. Kris is the owner of Michitoba Outfitter in Manitoba, Canada. The guys discuss what the Canadian outfitters are hearing about the border remaining closed for waterfowl season and what they are planning to do if it does.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Logan Morrow. The guys discuss how jiu jitsu has redirected Logan's life and helped him deal with the stress that comes with being a paramedic, the high suicide rate among first responders, and the ways of pushing the youth to excel in sports and life.  

Jeff and Andy run through the NFL deciding to play the Black National Anthem before games, Jeff and Andy have different takes on the Patrick Mahomes half a billion dollar contract, and news that the bubonic plague making a comeback.

Jeff and Andy talk about the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and how it could impact hunting outfitters in the United States, as well as ensuring the Canadian border remains closed. They also discuss Cam Newton going to the Patriots and if it's a good fit for the Belichick way.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Congressional candidate Ronny Jackson. Ronny is a retired Navy Admiral and former White House Physician, serving under three administrations, including President Trump; he is now running for Congress in the 13th District of Texas. The guys discuss Ronny's time as President Trump's physician, his career in the military and his service overseas, and also the issues he is ready to take on in the 13th Congressional District of Texas.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Utah public land hunter, Chad Yamane. Chad hunts the Great Salt Lake and owns Fried Feathers Outfitters, specializing duck hunts on the lake. The guys discuss Chad's unique method of duck hunting, chasing after swans, and how he has noticed the migration change in his years of chasing ducks and geese.

Jeff and Andy chat with Stanfield Hunting Outfitter pheasant guide, Bo Pierce. Bo tells the guys what he's been up to since leaving Texas at the end of hunting season and they look forward to this coming fall.

Jeff and Andy discuss Brett Favre drawing a comparison between Pat Tillman and Colin Kaepernick, Bubba Wallace claiming to find a noose in his garage, and ideas on police reform.

Jeff and Andy sit down with the one and only, "Coyote Man" Clay Reid. The guys revisit a few of Clay's classic stories and discover a few new ones. They cover a lot of topics including; the civil unrest and destruction following the George Floyd case, Covid-19 robbing seniors of their final year of high school and sports, and breaking in young cowboys.

Jeff and Andy catch up with Stanfield Hunting Outfitter waterfowl guide, Austin Kaufman. They talk about the border in Canada as waterfowl season approaches, how Austin keeps his dog ready for hunting season, and what the crops in Nebraska are looking like.

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined longtime friend and hotel developer, Scott Tarwater. Scott was groomed by hotel tycoon John Q. Hammons. The guys discuss Scott's fondest memories from his time at The Big Honker Lodge, as well as his career in the hotel business and the incredible lessons he has learned from his business dealings with some of the biggest real estate moguls in the nation.

Jeff and Andy look at recent events and the knee jerk reactions from networks and sports franchises that cancel shows and fire employees over anything that could be considered racially insensitive.

Jeff and Andy are joined by waterfowl legend, Lee Kjos. Lee is an icon in the outdoor and wildlife photography world and the true epitome of what a waterfowl hunter should be. The guys discuss the U.S.-Canadian border remaining closed as the effects of Covid-19 still linger, the enormous amount of pressure that hunters put on ducks and geese in Canada and what a season of minimal hunting pressure could do to the migration in the United States.

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Minneapolis police officer, Kurt Graff. Kurt was brought in to work security during the recent Minneapolis riots. The guys talk about the tragedy that led the riots, the magnitude of destruction in Minneapolis, and the terrible idea of defunding the police.

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Cody LaRocque. Cody hunts ducks and geese in the state of South Carolina, he hunts the open ocean, coastal marshes, and beaver dam ponds. The guys discuss Cody's preferred method of hunting and the controversy of hunting pen raised mallards.

Jeff and Andy sit down with the man that started it all, Ron Stanfield. The guys talk about Ron's health, his career as a firefighter, defunding the police, and their first night at what is now the world famous Big Honker Lodge.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Stanfield Hunting Outfitter waterfowl guide, Josh Stoner. The guys talk about how Josh plans to kickoff this fall's hunting season, fantasy football, the waterfowl hatch, and what the waterfowl migration could look like if the Canadian border remains closed to American hunters.

Jeff and Andy take a look at the destruction from the past week of riots and looting and discuss what might finally put an end to the chaos. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Kevin Mancl. Kevin describes how he duck hunts the marshes off the main body of water, deer hunting on public ground, and black bear hunting in September.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the "Snow Fox" Rick Hamm. Rick owns and operates his own snow goose guide service, Show Me Your Snows Outdoors. The guys talk about the art of snow goose hunting with massive spreads, the changes and disappearance of the mallard duck in Illinois, and the legal battle he found himself in after taking two undercover federal game wardens goose hunting.

Jeff and Andy look at the tragic loss of life in Minneapolis and the events that have followed, from looting of stores to riots in the streets. 

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Cody Choate and Brodey West. Cody is a combat vet serving multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000's. Cody tells of how the military has evolved since his joining in 1995, his tours overseas, and the mental struggle that came after his military career.

Jeff and Andy hit all the hot topics, Holocaust deniers, Trump vs Biden, "No Knock" warrants, and a potential rule change in the NFL.

Jeff and Andy are joined by up and coming country music artist, Brandon Bing. In addition to being a singer/songwriter Brandon also has his own line of whiskey, "Stockyard Whiskey". Brandon's latest EP "Florida Man" can be found on iTunes or where ever you listen to music.

Jeff and Andy are joined by newcomer to the waterfowl world, Katie Verbois. Katie hunts ducks and geese in the great state of Louisiana. They discuss how she was introduced to waterfowl hunting, the many things she's learned in her short time as a duck hunter, and what she looks forward to with this coming waterfowl season.

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Cory Kemnitz. Cory hunts ducks on the mighty Mississippi River, he chases puddle ducks in the early fall and then switches gears to diver hunting after Halloween. They talk about scouting on the Mississippi River, sleeping on sand bars in the river the night before the hunt, and some of the memories he's made along his journey of waterfowl hunting.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the one and only, Blake Poppe on his 26th birthday. The guys catch up on what all is going on in Nebraska, they discuss Blake's new girlfriend, and Husker's football.

Jeff and Andy look at life after the shutdown in Texas and what this hunting season could potentially look like, they discuss the latest scandal 'Obama Gate', and they look at the schedule for a few NFL teams and give their early predictions.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the one and only, Ron Stanfield. Ron is the one that introduced Jeff, and his brother Tony, to waterfowl hunting so many years ago. The guys take a trip down memory lane with Ron to talk about some of the first duck dogs he trained, Ron's time on the road with his band, and they talk about some of the early days at The Big Honker Lodge.

Jeff and Andy are joined by outdoor photographer, Sam Soholt. Sam hits the road every fall in his Public Land Bus and chases everything from big game to waterfowl, all while taking some of the most breathtaking wildlife photographs along the way. The guys discuss how the covid-19 pandemic has changed his spring plans, Sam's 2020 Stamp It Forward program, and where he plans to travel in the fall.

Jeff and Andy are joined by California public land hunter, Jake Adams. Jake hunts ducks and geese around the San Francisco Bay Area. The guys discuss California's public land system, the different species of ducks that can be found in California, and one fool proof method Jake uses to gain permission of private land.

Jeff and Andy give their Mount Rushmore lists for varies topics, including, bands, movies, and destinations to hunt.

Jeff and Andy have another quarantine talk about some of the most pressing issues and headlines in the nation today. There are a ton of topics covered in this episode from turkey hunting, Netflix series, life after quarantine, and of course football.

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Matthew Witherow. Matthew hunts ducks and geese in Pennsylvania and on Lake Ontario in New York State. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Idaho big game bow hunter, Josh Hanson. The guys discuss the many challenges that come with chasing big game with a bow and Josh recounts a hair raising story about a close encounter with a grizzly bear on one of his elk hunts.