The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff and Andy are joined by Blake Poppe to discuss the mild weather that has led to a mid season lull at the end of the flyway.

Andy and Zach give their predictions for the games of Week 15 in the NFL.

The guys are joined by Stanfield Hunting Outfitters' waterfowl guide, Blake Poppe. They discuss everything from the duck and goose migration, Blake's most memorable waterfowl hunts, and success at internet dating. 

Andy Shaver is joined by Ron Stanfield and they discuss Ron's newest addition to his pheasant dog team, training waterfowl dogs, and what to check for in your dog's health as we meet the halfway point of the waterfowl season.

Jeff and Andy give their predictions for the NFL games of Week 14.

Jeff and Andy call waterfowl hunters from all across America to gauge where the waterfowl migration stands. With reports from Maryland, Michigan, Utah, and Wyoming everything from big honkers to diver ducks is covered.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Chef Rory White. Rory appeared on Top Chef Canada and he discusses how he cleans and prepares his waterfowl and other wildlife for the table. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Stanfield Hunting Outfitters newest waterfowl guide, Logan Landers. Here, they discuss what it's like to be the new guy at a hunting lodge.

Jeff and Andy give their predictions for the games of Week 13 in the NFL.

Jeff and Andy look back at the first 100 episodes and lay out the giveaway details. Then, they talk about the morning's goose hunt and are joined by newest Stanfield Hunting Outfitters waterfowl guide, Gunner Kelley. 

This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by the owner of Lucky Duck Premium Decoys, Tim Noe. Tim is constantly raising the bar for motion and spinning wing decoys. Here, the guys discuss everything from the consistent innovation at Lucky Duck, testing new products, and tailgating at Lambeau Field.

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, sit down with world famous taxidermist and waterfowl legend, Pat Pitt. Pat has traveled the world chasing waterfowl and he is revered as one of America's leading taxidermist specializing in waterfowl.

Jeff and Andy give their predictions for the games of Week 12 in the NFL.

Jeff and Andy are joined by former duck hunting guide, Ryan Faulks. Ryan just got back from duck hunting on an Indian Reservation in Canada, the guys discuss the different rules of hunting on Indian land. Then, they talk about how goose hunting in the full moon phase has made the geese incredibly difficult to decoy.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owners of 737 Duck Calls, Dustin Jones and Kyle Sanders. The guys come on to discuss how they got into the goose and duck call making business, and how they've taken the duck call game by storm with new age social media marketing and direct to consumer shipping. They also talk about their duck club in Oklahoma and what all goes into managing prime duck habitat.

Jeff, Andy, and Zach recap the Dive Bomb goose hunts and they discuss the challenges that the lack of wind presented and what adjustments were made to the decoy spread.

Jeff and Andy predict the winners and losers for Week 11 in the NFL.

Jeff and Andy are joined in studio by Ashur Tolliver, from Dive Bomb Industries, to discuss the morning's goose hunt. The guys breakdown what made this morning's goose hunt a success despite the less than ideal weather conditions. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Zach Shaver to discuss goose hunting in high winds and what needs to change in your setup to finish birds close.

Jeff and Andy give their predictions for the games of Week 10 in the NFL.

Jeff and Andy explore the Armistice Day blizzard of 1940. Knowing that a cold front was expected, families of duck hunters prepared for a day in the duck spread. November 11, 1940 started off warm, leaving many ducks hunters unprepared for the snow and 50 mph north wind that was just hours away. This was the day the duck hunters died.

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Dan Garrison, owner of Garrison Brothers bourbon. Dan brought the first legal bourbon distillery to Texas with the creation of Garrison Brothers. Here, they discuss what led Dan to the bourbon making business, and what all goes into making high quality bourbon.

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Ryan "The Buddha" from "The Den" on the Pursuit Channel. Ryan is a hunter and videographer/photographer, and also a combat veteran who strives to share his strong passion for hunting and the outdoors by organizing hunts for other veterans to experience the outdoors.  

Jeff and Andy give their picks for the Week 9 games in the NFL.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by former Stanfield Hunting Outfitters duck guide, Ryan Faulks. Here, they discuss Ryan's time working for Stanfield Hunting Outfitters, duck hunting in South Dakota, and a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters with Jeff and the family.

Jeff and Andy go through some of the shenanigans they do every Halloween.

Jeff and Andy are joined by outdoor marketing wizard, Lee Kjos. Lee has worked with some of the most prominent companies in the waterfowl industry; including Benelli, Lucky Duck, and Boss Shot Shells.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Zach to discuss the duck hunting fail from Saturday mornings duck hunt and some of the lessons they took away from it. They also discuss the duck beat down from Saturday evening and what made that duck hunt a success.

Jeff and Andy give their predictions for the games of Week 8 in the NFL.

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by industry leaders, Scott Threinen, Bill Saunders, Sean Mann and Jeff Coates, to discuss what they are seeing as far as waterfowl migration from their respective regions, and what their predictions are for the upcoming waterfowl hunting season.

Jeff and Andy are joined by bow hunting legend, Tim Wells. Tim is the star of Relentless Pursuit, America's #1 and favorite bow hunting television show. He has traveled the world chasing dangerous game with nothing more than his bow or spear.

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, discuss many topics including how necessary camouflage is when waterfowl hunting and what it really means to be a pro staff member in today's waterfowl industry.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, give their predictions for the games of Week 7 in the NFL.

In this episode, Jeff and Andy, discuss the process of booking a hunt and some of the questions potential clients should be asking their outfitters before booking that next outdoor adventure. They also, debate the latest controversy to hit the hunting industry... baboons in Africa.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Ramsey Russell of GetDucks.com. Ramsey has chased ducks and geese all across the globe, and with GetDucks.com he has taken the guess work out of booking a waterfowl trip with a new outfitter. Here, they discuss many of his exotic duck hunting adventures, including duck hunting in Pakistan and Mexico. 

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, discuss the up and down relationship that social media and waterfowl hunting seem to have.

This bonus episode, Jeff and Andy, give their predictions for all the football games in Week 6.

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined by the owner of BOSS Shot Shell, Brandon Cerecke. The guys discuss the creation of BOSS ammunition, the science behind his shotgun shells, and how he is revolutionizing the shotgun ammunition landscape by shipping directly to consumers

In this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Zach Shaver to discuss how and where to place the kill hole in your goose or duck spread. Also, they discuss what adjustments you can make if the birds are favoring one side over the other. The guys also settle the debate of flat bill caps and many other issues in this episode.

Jeff and Andy are joined by, Ron Stanfield. Ron has been hunting waterfowl and training dogs for close to 40 years. During this episode the guys discuss how everything has changed during that time and if the old days really were better.

Jeff and Andy, give a quick update of the standings in their fantasy football league and give their predictions for this weeks games.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, explain how to clean your birds and how to clean and tune your waterfowl calls. They also revisit their favorite waterfowl hunts from their childhood. The winner for the Dive Bomb goose hunt giveaway is also announced!

Coyote Man Clay Reid is back in the studio with, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, to tell more wild stories from his even wilder past. Clay's stories have become the stuff that legends are made. 

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by their wives, Michelle Stanfield and Jessy Shaver. They discuss what it's like being married to professionals in the waterfowl industry and how their lives and marriages change during hunting season. This is a revealing look at how the guy's better halves view waterfowl season.

This episode, Jeff and Andy, give a weekend update and discuss the thumping they have been laying on the teal.

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, discuss the morning's teal hunt and the mistakes that were made.

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and special co-host Tony Stanfield, are joined by Quail Specialist, Roger Clark. The guys discuss the state of the quail population and what steps we can take to improve quail habitat to boost their population for the next generation of upland hunters.

In this episode, Jeff and Andy, cover many topics including a breakdown of the difference between geese/ducks flaring and geese/ducks sliding your decoys spread. Also, the guys tell you what you can correct in your decoy spread or setup to finish those tricky birds.

Here, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Tony Stanfield and give an update from the weekend around the lodge.

During this episode, Jeff and Andy, run through mistakes that waterfowl hunters make during the course of a hunt. Whether it be a flaw in the setup or a miscalculation when the birds are working, the guys cover it all.