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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

**Recorded on May 27th** Matt is joined by Sam Taggart & Eudora Peterson to discuss water, trust, and saying goodbye.

**Recorded on May 25th** Matt is joined by Andrew Farmer & Anna Drezen to discuss June gloom, the Bobst Library, and bringing an umbrella.

**Recorded on May 22nd** Matt is joined by Robby Hoffman & Nicole Drespel to discuss Disneyland, nudes, and being bad at basketball.

Matt is joined by Charles Gould & Caroline Creaghead to discuss sports, Mark Wahlberg, and going to websites.

Matt is joined by Sam Reece & Andrew Barbato to discuss succulents, the dollar store, and the human impulse to create confetti.

Matt is joined by Rachel Joravsky & Gail Topol to discuss parenting, Santa Claus, and elementary school cliques.

Matt is joined by Peter Banifaz & Carl Tart to discuss flying cars, New Roc City, and getting yelled at by other people’s parents.

Matt is joined by Fareeha Khan & Brian Bahe to discuss identity, signing casts, and the power of positive thinking.

Matt is joined by Lewis Porter & Rachel Porter to discuss one-liners, food fights, and calling the zoo.

Matt is joined by Griffin Newman & Connor Ratliff to discuss Carl Barks, breaking the fourth wall, and cereal mascots.

Matt is joined by Alexey Novikov & Drew Lewis to discuss somber lilts, cheating on tests, and the New York Yankees.

Matt is joined by Lily Sullivan & Tim Baltz to discuss riding the bus, growing a beard, and senior superlatives.

Matt is joined by Becky Krause & Jo Firestone to discuss the flight of bats, blueberries, and simple machines.

Matt is joined by Emmy Blotnick & Josh Gondelman to discuss old dogs, new tricks, and types of ice.

Matt is joined by Hayden Maxwell & Nick Naney to discuss “Titanic” (1997), “Yojimbo” (1961), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019).

Matt is joined by Sarah Dooley & Michael Wolf to discuss no-shows, self-respect, and big wool chunkers.

Matt is joined by Joe Rumrill & Rachel Pegram to discuss the industrial revolution, species diversity, and podcasting after dark.

Matt is joined by Rajat Suresh & Colin Burgess to discuss mild scents, fire safety, and how to calculate the area of a cylinder.

Matt is joined by Justin Linville & Maya Sharma to discuss seeds, food texture, and the Great American Chapter.

Matt is joined by Mary Houlihan & Tim Platt to discuss self-expression, middle school, and green jeans.

Matt is joined by Mo Fry Pasic & Sudi Green to discuss dark matter, ice planets, and the limitations of language.

Matt is joined by Max Azulay & Marc Philippe Eskenazi to discuss getting lost, road trips, and the podcast itself. Ends with an original song.

Matt is joined by Alyssa Limperis & Yoni Lotan to discuss Mozart’s wig, phone chargers, and brushing your teeth.

Matt is joined by Sandy Honig & Charlie Hankin to discuss rainbows, game shows, and Jewish holidays.

Matt is joined by Chris Duffy & Becky Chicoine to discuss jump scares, ouija boards, and talking portraits.

I make my return to the podcast game and am joined by Creative Director Tyler Sharp of the up and coming publication Modern Huntsman

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.

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…

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.…

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…

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.

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.…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.