Clays and Birds is a podcast that strives to bring knowledge, reviews, and experience from hunters, shooters, and industry representatives to the hunting and clay shooting community. I will try to cover everything from the newest shotguns to dog food. If you live to shoot anything that flies with a shotgun like I do, this is the podcast for you.
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Host Matt Porter (Comedy Central, TruTV) and two guests spend three minutes talking about life amidst a global pandemic, and then spend the rest of the show talking in depth about something completely unrelated. Theme song by Adam Schatz.
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We will be interviewing local Chicago area business owners to discuss many topics. Discussions on how to start a business, keep it going, and thrive for the future. Learn through fun and engaging conversation with local business owners. If you would like to be featured on our podcast please message us at: info@naperbiz.net
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Gaining Trust With Your Clients: Featuring Andrew Eichner of Berger Schatz Law
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Today we have a very special guest, Andrew Eichner, Equity Partner at Berger Schatz Law, located in Chicago, IL. Drew has been practicing family law for over 35 years. He finds that when he empathizes and relates to his clients he builds long-lasting relationships for years to come. Learn how Drew is his authentic self while being a successful atto…
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Finding Meaning: Featuring Julie Bronsteatter of J. Bronsteatter Coaching
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Today we have a very special guest, Julie Bronsteatter of J. Bronsteatter Coaching, located in Chicago, IL. Julie left the corporate world at the beginning of the pandemic and found her passion in helping female leaders in advertising and marketing who were feeling lost and alone confidently take charge of their personal and professional life, putt…
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Passion is Everything: Featuring Dave & Vickie Masa of Radon Reduction Systems
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Today we have two very special guests, Dave & Vickie Masa owners of Radon Reduction Systems, located in Naperville, IL. Dave & Vickie started their home-based business back 31 years ago now after Dave lost his job as a plumber. Vickie was in real estate and was hearing a lot about this thing called radon gas. The two decided to go into business tog…
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Managing Client Relationships: Featuring Laura Kippen Ph.D. & Owner of InfoManiacs,Inc
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Today we have a very special guest, Laura Kippen Ph.D. founder and president of InfoManiacs, Inc. located in Naperville, IL. Laura brings over 30 years of custom primary market research experience to help clients find answers to their business and marketing questions, both simple and highly complex. She specializes in the creative application of re…
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Building Community Relationships: Featuring Cohen Barnes CEO of SundogIT, Inc
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Today we have a very special guest, Cohen Barnes the President & CEO of SundogIT, Inc and the Mayor of DeKalb in DeKalb, Illinois. Cohen is a US Army Veteran who started Sundog in 1989 as a startup called TBC, providing general IT services in DeKalb, Illinois. By 1995, they could see the potential of universal internet access and became the first c…
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Creating a Business With a Cause: Thi Nguyen Owner of Chez Francois Poutinerie
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Today we have a very special guest, Thi Nguyen the owner of a new restaurant coming to Naperville called Chez Francois Poutinerie. Learn how Thi overcame obstacles in her life from being a refugee at the end of the Vietnam War to creating a new life here in Naperville. Thi's goal is two-fold, introduce poutine to the area residents and provide empl…
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Changing Business One Leader at a Time: Megan Robinson from E Leader Experience
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Today we have a very special guest, Megan Robinson the owner of E Leader Experience. Being a leader doesn’t always mean that you have a team behind you. Think of those people who appear to just be “natural” leaders. Those who everyone gravitates to and command respect. What’s their secret? Psst. it’s self-leadership! Join us today to hear how Megan…
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Women in Leadership: Featuring Rebecca Malotke-Meslin of Pleasantly Aggressive
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Today we have a very special guest, Rebecca Malotke-Meslin the owner of Pleasantly Aggressive and the Director at Avery Coonley located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Rebecca empowers women in independent schools, to confidently own their leadership through consulting and coaching. She offers workshops for schools and associations to help women find t…
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Business with a Purpose: Featuring Alexis Rago of Marketing Mana
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Today we have a very special guest, Alexis Rago of Marketing Mana located in Naperville, Illinois. Alexis grew up in Hawaii and brings a diverse perspective to her marketing strategies. She helps businesses find purpose and guides them through their marketing challenges. In this episode, Alexis discusses how to reconnect with your business as well …
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**Recorded on May 27th** Matt is joined by Sam Taggart & Eudora Peterson to discuss water, trust, and saying goodbye.
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**Recorded on May 25th** Matt is joined by Andrew Farmer & Anna Drezen to discuss June gloom, the Bobst Library, and bringing an umbrella.
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"Paintings" with Robby Hoffman & Nicole Drespel
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**Recorded on May 22nd** Matt is joined by Robby Hoffman & Nicole Drespel to discuss Disneyland, nudes, and being bad at basketball.
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“Horses” with Charles Gould & Caroline Creaghead
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Matt is joined by Charles Gould & Caroline Creaghead to discuss sports, Mark Wahlberg, and going to websites.
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Matt is joined by Sam Reece & Andrew Barbato to discuss succulents, the dollar store, and the human impulse to create confetti.
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“The Tooth Fairy” with Rachel Joravsky & Gail Topol
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Matt is joined by Rachel Joravsky & Gail Topol to discuss parenting, Santa Claus, and elementary school cliques.
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Matt is joined by Peter Banifaz & Carl Tart to discuss flying cars, New Roc City, and getting yelled at by other people’s parents.
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Matt is joined by Fareeha Khan & Brian Bahe to discuss identity, signing casts, and the power of positive thinking.
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"Middle School" with Lewis Porter & Rachel Porter
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Matt is joined by Lewis Porter & Rachel Porter to discuss one-liners, food fights, and calling the zoo.
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"Coins" with Griffin Newman & Connor Ratliff
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Matt is joined by Griffin Newman & Connor Ratliff to discuss Carl Barks, breaking the fourth wall, and cereal mascots.
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"The Bassoon" with Alexey Novikov & Drew Lewis
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Matt is joined by Alexey Novikov & Drew Lewis to discuss somber lilts, cheating on tests, and the New York Yankees.
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"The Color Blue" with Lily Sullivan & Tim Baltz
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Matt is joined by Lily Sullivan & Tim Baltz to discuss riding the bus, growing a beard, and senior superlatives.
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Matt is joined by Becky Krause & Jo Firestone to discuss the flight of bats, blueberries, and simple machines.
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"Snow" with Emmy Blotnick & Josh Gondelman
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Matt is joined by Emmy Blotnick & Josh Gondelman to discuss old dogs, new tricks, and types of ice.
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"Whales" with Hayden Maxwell & Nick Naney
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Matt is joined by Hayden Maxwell & Nick Naney to discuss “Titanic” (1997), “Yojimbo” (1961), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019).
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Matt is joined by Sarah Dooley & Michael Wolf to discuss no-shows, self-respect, and big wool chunkers.
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Matt is joined by Joe Rumrill & Rachel Pegram to discuss the industrial revolution, species diversity, and podcasting after dark.
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"Candles" with Rajat Suresh & Colin Burgess
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Matt is joined by Rajat Suresh & Colin Burgess to discuss mild scents, fire safety, and how to calculate the area of a cylinder.
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"Pumpkins" with Justin Linville & Maya Sharma
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Matt is joined by Justin Linville & Maya Sharma to discuss seeds, food texture, and the Great American Chapter.
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"Sunglasses" with Mary Houlihan & Tim Platt
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Matt is joined by Mary Houlihan & Tim Platt to discuss self-expression, middle school, and green jeans.
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"Outer Space" with Mo Fry Pasic & Sudi Green
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Matt is joined by Mo Fry Pasic & Sudi Green to discuss dark matter, ice planets, and the limitations of language.
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"Google Maps" with Max Azulay & Marc Philippe Eskenazi
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Matt is joined by Max Azulay & Marc Philippe Eskenazi to discuss getting lost, road trips, and the podcast itself. Ends with an original song.
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"The Queen of England" with Alyssa Limperis & Yoni Lotan
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Matt is joined by Alyssa Limperis & Yoni Lotan to discuss Mozart’s wig, phone chargers, and brushing your teeth.
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"Checkers" with Sandy Honig & Charlie Hankin
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Matt is joined by Sandy Honig & Charlie Hankin to discuss rainbows, game shows, and Jewish holidays.
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"Ghosts" with Chris Duffy & Becky Chicoine
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Matt is joined by Chris Duffy & Becky Chicoine to discuss jump scares, ouija boards, and talking portraits.
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Episode 11: Interview with Tyler Sharp of Modern Huntsman
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I make my return to the podcast game and am joined by Creative Director Tyler Sharp of the up and coming publication Modern Huntsman
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Episode 10: Talking Upland Almanac with John Gosselin
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Today John Gosselin joins the program to discuss his 20 years publishing the famous magazine known to hunters everywhere. I talk about the recent news of the Savage Fox as well as the decision to send my German Shorthair to a one month bootcamp with Minutemen Gun Dogs.
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Episode 09: British Guns and La Flor Dominicana Cigars
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Today we cover shotguns from the U.K. Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles joins us again to discuss the history of shotguns from the U.K. and what makes them worth the premium price point. Also joining us is Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana cigars where we discuss their recent winning of cigar of the year as well as cigars ideal for smoking w…
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Episode 08: Interview with Mike "Uplandish" Thompson
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Today artist Uplandish joins us to talk about grouse hunting in western Washington behind a labrador on public lands. He has spent the majority of his life hunting public lands and, as a result, has become an outspoken advocate for saving public lands. We debate federal government control vs state control of public lands.…
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Episode 07: Interview with Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles
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Today Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles joins us to discuss buying, selling, and collecting vintage guns. We dive into his past and what brought about the idea for Dogs and Doubles. Also making her first appearance this episode is my wife Grace. She joins us to discuss our recent acquisition of a 9 week old Bracco Italiano. We also ask the hard hi…
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Episode 06: Interview with Joseph "Hipster Woodsman" Edwards
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Today the Hipster Woodsman Joseph Edwards joins us to discuss working with companies like Gunner Kennels, Garmin, Orca Coolers, and Tanglefree decoys doing photography. We also discuss Weimaraners and Upland Hunting vs Duck Hunting. Also on the docket is my recent acquisition of multiple shotguns.
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Episode 05: Interview with Krieghoff Pro Staff Instructor Mike Blaisdell
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Today Krieghoff Pro Staff Instructor Mike Blaisdell joins us to discuss the current state of trap shooting in the US and his history of the sport. We also get talk about his time as the commissioner of New Hampshire Fish & Game. Later in the episode in Clays and Birds Tobacconist Corner we talked about humidors.…
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Episode 04: Interview with Shawn "Birddogdoc" Wayment of Upland Ways
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On this episode Shawn Wayment joins us to discuss gun dogs and common ailments seen in the field. We discuss hunting Quail out west. I also do the first ever Clays and Birds tobacconists corner where we discuss cigars and pipe tobacco.
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Episode 03: Interview with Giuseppe Papandrea "The Grousefather"
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The Grousefather and I discuss bridging the generational gap in grouse hunters and the new standard vs. the old one. We discuss grouse hunting in New York as well as surviving the urban jungle known as New York City.
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Episode 02: Interview with Mike Adams of Copper Upland Supply
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We take a look at the recent news in the shotgun shooting world and Mike Adams from Copper Upland Supply joins us to discuss everything from locator bells to how he became a hunter. We discuss German Shorthaired Pointers, Pennsylvania pheasant, vegetarian to hunter, and even tattoos.
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Episode 01: Interview with Anthony Ferro of Fetching Feathers
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Anthony Ferro of Fetching Feathers joins us for an interview. We cover topics from HR 621 and HR622 to how Anthony created Fetching Feathers and his long term goals.
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Episode 00: Introduction to Clays and Birds and Host Andrew Schatz
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This episode acts as an introduction into the podcast as well as the host Andrew Schatz. I give a synopsis of my background and how I became interested in both competition shotgun shooting as well as bird hunting.
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