Best Unseasoned Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #6.08: The Bone Pit - You Look Unseasoned 40:13

1M ago40:13

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We have a complete party and a mission– earn 50 big ones so Bartrand will let us tag along on his expedition. Our first cash grab is to help out Hubert, a salesman based in High Town. He owns a mine ominously named “The Bone Pit” where something mysterious has disrupted production. Miners aren’t reporting in and no one will check it out because of …

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Episode #6.09: Magistrate’s Orders - Getting It Done On The Sly 53:24

16d ago53:24

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There are many people for us to speak to while we wander around Hightown, one of which is a magistrate who has a mission for us. He has heard that we are able to get things done on the sly and wants us to battle our way through ancient ruins to collect an escaped convict and bring him back for justice, the ancient ruins are filled with beasts that …

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Ep. 222 An Australian Backcountry 1st Sambar Stag for Joel Fulton with Daniel Mummery 1:24:12

28d ago1:24:12

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Send Travis a Text Message If you've listened to this show you are familiar with a couple of my Australian friends, Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. A couple months ago, Daniel was able to get his first sambar deer stag. In early August, he and Joel went deep into the backcountry by bicycle and Joel was up on the trigger this time. With Daniel havin…

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Episode #6.07: Long Way Home - Fly In The Ointment 44:34

1M ago44:34

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Now that we’re fresh out of indentured servitude, maybe it’s time we keep our promise to the scary lady who rescued us from darkspawn. Off to Sundermount we go to present Marethari with an amulet. The Dalish are, understandably, wary of our approach, but we are expected so we get something of a free pass to at least keep breathing until they decide…

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Ep. 221 The Dangerous Cape Buffalo, The Helicopter, and The Lessons Learned with David Nelson 56:47

1M ago56:47

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Send Travis a Text Message David Nelson from Texas joins me on the show today to tell an incredible story from Africa. We hear some of his stories growing up in Texas and then we dive into a hunt that didn't go as expected. Cape Buffalo can be an extremely dangerous animal to hunt and David unpacks the story today. We also hear some life lessons th…

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Episode #6.06: Fools Rush In - Ahh… Balls. w/ Andrew McMahon 55:28

2M ago55:28

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With this week's guest Andrew McMahon in tow we head back to the Hanged Man where we see a beautiful lady beat the shit out of a bunch of gross men. Of COURSE we want to talk to her. She immediately decides we can help her by having her back on a duel. When we go to support her, we learn that her opponent plays dirty (shocking) and is waiting to he…

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Ep. 220 Last Chance Bear Hunt with Dan Ray 58:16

2M ago58:16

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Dan Ray (and his wife Denise provides some great commentary!). He tells the awesome story of his recent bear hunt in Utah. It wasn't an easy hunt and he unpacks how it all worked out on the day before his season would end. It's a fun conversation and some great life lessons at the end!…

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Episode #6.05: Bait & Switch - I Do Not Fear Death 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Our former employer points us to a dwarf named Anso who needs someone to reclaim cargo that was…not not stolen from him by some very reasonable smugglers. A few dead bodies later and it seems like the crew has been had. What’s really going on here? Special thanks to Redd Spinks for our amazing logo as well as to Miracle of Sound for the song Age Of…

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Episode #6.04: Birthright - We’re Going To Make This Our Home 54:17

3M ago54:17

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With Hawke’s sibling, we break into the Amell estate and clean out the slavers that purchased it from Gamlen all those years ago. Once they’re gone, Hawke has the opportunity to explore, pick up a gift, and then return to Leandra with news of what the will really said. We also catch up on the latest Dragon Age: The Veilguard news! Special thanks to…

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Ep. 219 Running Down and Tackling an Antelope, Recurve Elk, and Big Bucks with Rich Wynn 59:13

3M ago59:13

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by a local whitetail legend named Rich Wynn. Rich wouldn't call himself a legend. He'd just say he's been blessed. He's been able to harvest quite a few Ohio big bucks along with some from other states as well. Today he shares some of these stories along with his first elk with a recurve bow and the time …

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Episode #6.03: The Way It Should Be - You’re A Beautiful Sight 32:31

3M ago32:31

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With Aveline in our party our next stop is to visit Sundermount to clear up that ambush. Once all of the well equipped bandits are dead, it’s a job well done! Right? Apparently not in Captain Jeven’s eyes–instead he accuses Aveline of showboating and threatens to throw both Aveline and Hawke in jail if they disobey orders again. Aveline refuses to …

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Ep. 218 Get Out of The Boat- The Bass Raft & Public Land Deer/Turkey Stories with Joey Eichelberger 1:03:51

4M ago1:03:51

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Joey Eichelberger from Wisconsin. Joey comes on to share some great deer and turkey stories. We hear an awesome story of how he shot his first compound buck on public land back deep in a swamp. He also shares about his new business called The Bass Raft. You can check it out at the link below: https://b…

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Episode #6.02: Kirkwall - I Take Care Of My Friends 56:30

4M ago56:30

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With Varric in our party, we have a lot of opportunities ahead of us. We check in on our old friend Aveline, get more information out of Varric, visit our uncle’s terrible house, and make a new friend who immediately puts our lives in danger. Special thanks to Redd Spinks for our amazing logo as well as to Miracle of Sound for the song Age Of The D…

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Episode #6.01: Prologue - Is It Fate Or Chance 47:57

4M ago47:57

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And so we leave behind the Hero of Ferelden and move on to a new story. Varric Tethras, a dwarf is dragged in to sit before the Seeker, Cassandra Pentaghast. She is looking for The Champion and believes that Varric can reveal where they are. Sit back and attend the tale of the Champion of Kirkwall. Special thanks to Redd Spinks for our amazing logo…

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Ep. 217 Aussie Daniel's Sambar Stag Story- 20 Years in the Making 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

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Send Travis a Text Message ***Correction, I say episode 218...it's 217. My bad. Carry on.*** For 20 years my Australian friend Daniel Mummery has chased Sambar deer and had hoped to take a stag with antlers. And for 20 years, it hasn't panned out. With limited time to hunt and a critter that is very elusive, opportunities have been few and far betw…

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Episode #5.30 - Finale - OK BYE! 50:38

5M ago50:38

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We’ve made it to the end of Season 5! Time to talk about the highs and lows of Dragon Age: Origins and all of its DLC. We also chat about our prep for Season 6 and what to expect as we gear up for our next adventure! Special thanks to Redd Spinks for our new amazing logo as well as to Radek Wade and Echoes of Oblivion for the song World of Thedas, …

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Bonus Episode- My 1st Public Land Turkey 16:47

5M ago16:47

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I tell the story of how I started the day planning to film and call for a buddy in Ohio but wound up on a piece of public in West Virginia I’d never been to. An hour later I had a turkey over my shoulder and was headed back to the car. Hope you enjoy!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 216 A Big Fan Of Turkey Hunting- Nate Root and My 2024 Gobbler Stories 47:51

5M ago47:51

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Send Travis a Text Message Today on the show Nate Root and I talk about how it all went down for us to punch our 2024 turkey tags...19 minutes apart...on different properties...using a vary similar method. The past week and for Nate, the past year, have had some challenges with the turkeys cooperating. It all panned out yesterday and we share the s…

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Episode #5.29 - Darkspawn War - It’s… Over? 50:35

5M ago50:35

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Remember those nobles? We can’t put them off any longer. They want to know what we plan on doing about the Darkspawn. We’re sent off to Amaranthine only to learn that the city guard considers Amaranthine to be a lost cause and The Mother is marching on the keep. Here is our big choice–do we stay and search for survivors or do we return to our keep …

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Ep. 215 Alex Rewa, Unseasoned Outdoors, and some Michigan Deer & Turkey Stories 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I have Alex Rewa on from Unseasoned Outdoors. Alex had the opportunity last year to intern with Bill Winke and we hear what that experience was like along with Alex's great deer and turkey stories. Stay tuned to the end when I talk a little about my eclipse experience.…

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Episode #5.28 - Preparing for the end - House-KEEP-ing 35:13

6M ago35:13

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The nobles are gathered, concerned about how the wardens will protect them in the coming war with the Darkspawn. But before we deal with all that noise, it’s time to fuck off for a bit and help our friends with their problems. Special thanks to Redd Spinks for our new amazing logo as well as to Radek Wade and Echoes of Oblivion for the song World o…

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Ep. 214 Grandpa's Turkey with Carsen Christenson & Tag Em Outdoors 46:04

6M ago46:04

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Send Travis a Text Message There's certain hunting memories that will never leave us. Most of those are ones where family or friends were a part of it. Today Carsen comes on the show to tell a story about he took his grandpa turkey hunting and had an amazing morning in the woods. He also shares some of his other favorite turkey experiences and hunt…

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Ep. 213 Intentional- Elk, Muley, and Hunts From Africa with Brandon Guindon 57:38

6M ago57:38

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Brandon Guindon, senior pastor and elder at RealLife Ministries in Texas. Brandon is an avid hunter and today we talk elk, mule deer, and some of his hunts to Africa as well. Brandon and I also talk about discipleship and how we need to be intentional about it. In fact Brandon has written an excellent …

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Episode #5.27 - Knotwood Hills - Darkspawn Inferno 34:04

7M ago34:04

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At Knotwood Hills, we find the Darkspawn trying to drag away a member of the Legion of the Dead– Sigrun did not consent. With the Warden’s help, Sigrun returns to Kal’Hirol, the site of some serious darkspawn activity that obliterated her faction of the Legion, leaving only her behind. Here we finally see both sides of the Darkspawn schism push aga…

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Ep. 212 Laughter, Hunting, and Some Good Friends with Trent Ellis 1:12:47

7M ago1:12:47

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Trent Ellis from Mississippi. You've probably seen some of Trent's hilarious content on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. If not, check out a couple of his clips, subscribe, and give this episode a listen! Trent is a down to earth guy that loves hunting and we hear some of his best stories today. We als…

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Episode #5.26 - Wending Wood - Gimme My Stuff 44:27

7M ago44:27

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The Warden enters the Wending Wood to investigate the caravan attacks and finds wreckage being picked over by looters. After running around the wood, fighting darkspawn, sylvans, arguing with a botanist, talking statues, and doing some research–it becomes clear that not everything is as simple as it appears. We encounter an elf hellbent on defendin…

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Ep. 211 Stickbow Antelope, Mountain Lion, Deer Stories and The Super 10 with Mitchell Glantz 56:36

7M ago56:36

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Mitchell Glantz of Iowa. Mitchell has been chasing the Super 10 and hunts a variety of species...mostly with his trad bow. We hear about some amazing hunts and animals he's been able to take. It's a fun interview...if you enjoy it...pass it along to a friend who might as well!…

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Ep. 210 From Deer Dog Drives to Bowhunting with Matt McGraw 1:02:17

7M ago1:02:17

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Send Travis a Text Message I'm back! Thanks for coming back for another episode and if you'd like to come on the show please send me an email at sheddinglightod@gmail.com! Today I'm joined by Memphis native Mat McGraw. We talk about his early years hunting deer with dogs to his passion for bowhunting now. We hear a lot of great stories and hear Mat…

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Episode #5.25 - Blackmarsh - NIGHTMARE FUEL 56:13

8M ago56:13

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We take our first step out of Amaranthine toward Blackmarsh, where Grey Warden Kristoff is rumored to have disappeared. Blackmarsh is shrouded in mystery and fear–rumors of hauntings and monsters become reality as the warden moves through the marsh. Unfortunately, it’s too late to rescue Kristoff. He was killed as a ploy by darkspawn to draw the Wa…

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Episode #5.24 - Amaranthine - This Could Have Been An Email 42:54

8M ago42:54

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We still haven’t quite gotten into the meat of the story, but we’re getting there! We’ve started clearing out the basement of darkspawn, found some nifty trinkets to give our friends, explored the city of Amaranthine, such as it is, opened up the way for the main quests, and dealt with some smugglers! Special thanks to Redd Spinks for our new amazi…

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Episode #5.23 - Vigil’s Keep - Are There Strawberries in Ferelden? 34:43

9M ago34:43

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With two new wardens at our side, it’s time to see what we’re working with. Our counselors, Captain Garavel, Seneschal Varrel, and Mistress Woolsey all have something for us to work on. Everywhere we turn, someone is in need. While exploring the Keep, we encounter a burglar, a stone mason, and a courier with missions for us to complete. Special tha…

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Ep. 209 Danny Ard's Trad Bow Journey 1:06:21

9M ago1:06:21

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Danny Ard to hear some awesome stories. Danny shares his traditional archery stories form the past few years which culminates in his first recurve buck. Danny was on episode 6 and it was great to catch up with him again! Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy!…

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Episode #5.22 - Awakening Introduction - Withered's Original 45:52

9M ago45:52

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We have finally moved on to Awakening. Whether you’re importing a surviving Hero of Ferelden or starting fresh with a new warden, we enter the scene as the Warden Commander for Amaranthine, holdings granted to the Wardens as a result of their role in ending the Blight in Denerim. As always, the first day of the job goes to hell as we discover a sne…

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Ep. 208 A Double Turkey Double & An Awesome Deer Season with Austin Cunningham 1:07:40

9M ago1:07:40

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Send Travis a Text Message Today Austin rejoins the show to share some great stories from his 2023 turkey season and deer season. Austin was able to turn his turkey season around in the last week and get multiple Toms down. And he was also able to take his biggest bucks to date in Alabama.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 207 Matt Dove's Biggest Buck & The Hunting Pressure We Place On Ourselves 1:10:06

10M ago1:10:06

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by good buddy Matt Dove to talk about an incredible hunt he had a couple weeks back. Matt was able to take his biggest buck to date in West Virginia. Be sure to follow Matt's stories over on Instagram at Matt_Dove_Media.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 206 An Unexpected Urban Buck with Jansen McCloy 56:51

10M ago56:51

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Send Travis a Text Message My friend from across the river Jansen McCloy comes back on the show to talk about his 2023 season and how he was able to take a very nice buck in town. Great guest with a positive attitude!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Episode #5.21 - Witch Hunt - Goodbye, My Friend 46:08

10M ago46:08

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No matter what we chose before the battle against the Archdemon, Morrigan leaves our party and disappears as she promised she would. The Warden sets off to find her, whether to help an old friend or get revenge for a perceived slight is up to the player. Along the way we meet Ariane, a Dalish warrior who also hunts Morrigan, but to retrieve a stole…

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Episode #5.20 - The Golems of Amgarrak - In Our Blue Period 39:25

11M ago39:25

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It’s time for a solo mission! Sort of. The warden leaves behind their companions to return to the Deep Roads. Here they join Jerric Dace as they retrace the steps of an expedition for Amgarrak, a laboratory said to have recreated the work of Caridin with the help of a Tevinter mage. 20 men disappeared on the expedition for this lost research, inclu…

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Ep. 205 Trav's Buck & My First Recurve Buck From The Ground Using a Decoy 43:09

11M ago43:09

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Send Travis a Text Message Today's episode is a unique one and has 3 parts. Part 1 I bring you up to speed on my season as I travel from my hometown back home. Part 2 Trav Shirer joins me in the car as we head out to our hunting spot. He tells the story of an awesome buck he was able to take a October 27th. Part 3 We tell the incredible encounter o…

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Episode #5.19 - Leliana’s Song - Sparkly Dirt Of My Heart 57:31

11M ago57:31

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Before Leliana was a sister at the Chantry, she was a bard in Orlais, working for Marjolaine. This DLC is a glimpse into the moment that changed the course of Leliana’s life. With her friends Sketch and Tug, Leliana sets about to create chaos in Ferelden at Marjolaine’s request. What starts as a night of rowdy mischief-making in the name of Orlais …

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Ep. 204 My Daughter's First Deer 25:49

11M ago25:49

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by my 7 year old Ansley to tell the story of her first ever deer. We unpack what lead up to season, her first 3 hunts, and how it all came together in a crazy moment on her fourth. It's always crazy having a kid on but she did well! Look for the full video on YouTube soon!…

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Episode #5.18 - The Darkspawn Chronicles 33:22

12M ago33:22

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Now that our warden’s story is over–for the moment, at least–we turn our attention to another timeline, one in which our warden does not survive the joining and it falls to Alistair to end the Blight. As a Darkspawn Vanguard, we must follow the Arch Demon’s instructions and fight our way to Fort Drakon where a final battle will decide the fate of D…

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Ep. 203 2 Aussies Get Their First Whitetails- Daniel Mummery & Joel Fulton 1:29:46

12M ago1:29:46

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined in person by my two Australian friends, Daniel Mummery and Joel Fulton! We unpack how they both made it to the states, Joel's moose/wolf hunt and then we tell the awesome stories of the past two days. We've had an incredible time and had two great hunts. Hope you enjoy and be sure to check out Shedding Li…

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Episode #5.17 - Endgame - ENCHANTMENT! 52:25

1y ago52:25

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Before we can take on the horde, Riordan has some important information for our wardens. Apparently the reason Grey Wardens are the only ones who can end a blight is because their darkspawn blood will draw the soul of the archdemon into the Warden’s body, destroying them both. Fun! Ultimately, one of our Wardens must die, it seems– except our swamp…

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Ep. 202 The Legacy- Elk and Deer Stories with Dan "Old Carp" Ray 1:19:10

1y ago1:19:10

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Send Travis a Text Message GIVEAWAY ALERT- We are closing in on 3000 subs on Shedding Light Outdoors YouTube channel. Help us get to 3000 by sharing our post on Instagram, Facebook, or Go Wild and get entered to win a free Richardson Hat with our logo on it! Today I'm joined by Utah resident and fellow Team 10Derloin Bowhunting.com Contest member D…

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Bonus Episode- 2023 Season Goals & Strategies with the Shedding Light Outdoors Team 1:42:34

1y ago1:42:34

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Send Travis a Text Message Never before have we had each and every team member of Shedding Light Outdoors in one episode. Today is the day! I sit down with co-founder Travis Shirer and team members Josh Castle, Nate Root, Ben Cunningham, and Eric Penrod to discuss their summer planning, their season gameplan, and goals. Each guy has a different way…

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Ep. 201 Attempted Robbery- A Bear In NE Ohio Tried To Steal My Buck- With Tony Fall & Alexis 53:48

1y ago53:48

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Tony Fall and his daughter Alexis. Tony has been hunting for years and has taken 68 whitetail mostly in NE Ohio. Today he shares some of his favorite stories and his daughter Alexis shares how she got her first buck. We also hear the tale of how a bear attempted to steal a buck! Tony and Alexis also sh…

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Episode #5.16 - The Landsmeet - For Real This Time 34:43

1y ago34:43

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Now that we’ve uncovered yet another one of Loghain’s nasty little secrets, it’s time to confront him at the Landsmeet! A debate breaks out where the Warden gets the opportunity to use everything they’ve learned about Loghain’s actions as regent to sway the Landsmeet. Unfortunately, our outcome is not guaranteed. It all comes down to how we’ve hand…

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Ep. 200 A Chorus of Bugles with Wayne McDowell 1:15:00

1y ago1:15:00

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Send Travis a Text Message Today we celebrate the 200th episode! Thank you so much for your support! Here's to many more stories! Today I'm joined by Wayne McDowell from Colorado to hear some amazing elk stories. He, his wife (who was 27 weeks pregnant at the time), and his dad all got drawn to hunt the same trophy unit. Each of them found success …

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Ep. 199 Cody Desranleau and the Ratchet Strap Moose 58:30

1y ago58:30

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Candadian Cody Desranleau to hear some great stories. Cody tells some of his best experiences including his first bull moose. Hope you enjoy!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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