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Setter Tales Podcast

Wade Kisner & Tomas Heidenwirth

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Setter Tales Podcast is an interview format show with friends trading stories and experiences about their outdoor adventures and beloved gun dogs. Subjects are fun, entertaining, and often educational. Hosts Wade Kisner and Tomas Heidenwirth speak with guests of various backgrounds: Hunter, Breeder, Veterinarian, other experts, or just regular folk who have a passion for the outdoors.
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Thresholds

Jordan Kisner

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This is Thresholds, a series of interviews with writers and artists you love about the transformative experiences (surprises, crises, existential freakouts, u-turns, breakthroughs) that have shaped their work. The life-wasn’t-the-same-after-that moments.Hosted by Jordan Kisner, author of the essay collection THIN PLACES. Thresholds is a Lit Hub Radio podcast. www.thisisthresholds.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jordan chats with Emma Copley Eisenberg (Housemates) about a ghostly encounter that led to her new novel, the opposing worldviews of Grace Paley and Ottessa Moshfegh, and the choice to make art in difficult times. MENTIONED: Jazz by Toni Morrison Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner American Pastoral by Philip Roth Terrace Story by Hila…
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Dick Heft grew up on a farm in rural Floyd County Iowa. The family farm provided the perfect habitat for pheasants and early in his life Dick was exposed to bird hunting with his family and their dog. After taking his first rooster, Dick was hooked on upland hunting and at age 78 he continues to enjoy being in a field with good hunting dogs and a f…
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Shades on, sleeves up—it's summertime and we're back! This week, Jordan talks with Amy Lin, author of Here After, about grief, the sudden loss of her husband, miracles, and her family's history with thin places. Amy Lin lives in Calgary, Canada where there are two seasons: winter and road construction. She completed her MFA at Warren Wilson College…
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Guest: Kevin Kisner Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron and Porter are joined by PGA Tour golfer Kevin Kisner. You can learn more about Kevin here. Show highlights include: A r…
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This is a re-airing of our 2021 episode with the poet and bestselling essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil. We're celebrating the release of her new collection, BITE BY BITE: NOURISHMENTS AND JAMBOREES. Come for the new intro about pizza on the beach, stay for Aimee's reflections on everything from champion trees to 80s-era Madonna to what society tells …
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Guest: Peter St. Onge Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron and Porter are joined by legendary economist and Heritage Foundation Fellow Peter St. Onge. You can learn more about P…
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Wade sits with Greg Johnston in studio to reminisce about the days of growing up in south-western Wisconsin with nine siblings. A neighbor boy introduces his family to hunting squirrel hunting that starts a life-long passion of working with field dogs. Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a l…
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Guest: Buck Sexton Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron and Porter are joined by Buck Sexton, a former CIA analyst and leading talk-show host. He’s considered one of America’s b…
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Ed Rader takes us on the journey of his original electronic collar invention and as well as some insight into the "immoral" pheasant. Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd l…
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Jim Smith, 80, remembers what it was like hunting in Iowa back in the 1970s-1980s. He and several friends would walk farm fields hunting pheasants, describing a time when the skies were dark with birds. Join us for some Memories From the Field! Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way …
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Jordan chats with Dorothea Lasky (The Shining) about interpreting a horror classic in her latest poetry collection, her love for horror, and why playfulness and horror aren't incompatible—and might in fact be inextricably connected. MENTIONED: The Shining by Stephen King The Shining (1980) Bernadette Mayer's "Memory" project Dorothea Lasky is the a…
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Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, with Porter not feeling well, we listen in as Aaron has a thought-provoking one-on-one conversation with Tom Dyson, the Investment Director at Bon…
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Jordan talks with Vinson Cunningham (Great Expectations) about finding himself in the midst of history, discovering ways to hang onto moments, and why he turned to his real life for his debut novel. MENTIONED: The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown Answered Prayers by Truman Capote "How Auto is Auto-fiction" by Christian Lorentzen "American Boy" by …
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Ross Baxter takes time to discuss the finer points of the 501c Non-Profit Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The foundation protects and restores Iowa's land, water and wildlife while always looking for more people and ways to preserve habitat for the public! Website - https://www.inhf.org/ Website - https://www.iowalandoptions.org/ Facebook - https…
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Jordan chats with Meghan O'Rourke (The Invisible Kingdom) about hiding from herself, the death of her father, and the challenges of writing a book without knowing where it will go. MENTIONED: The Riddles of the Sphinx by Anna Shechtman Walking and Talking (1996, written & directed by Nicole Holofcener) "The Teens Have Made Nirvana Preppy" by Sarah …
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Wade and Tomas return from hiatus to discuss their goings on and looking forward to material for the show. Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Ta…
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We had a great time speaking with our old friend, Greg Pierce from Great Falls, Montana. While researching English setters for a possible new pup a few years ago, Greg discovered our Setter Tales video series and he knew right away that his new hunting companion would be a blue belton English setter like Sweet Lou. Today Greg hunts with his blue be…
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Join us as we learn more about the Gordon Setter and what its like to hunt multiple species of upland birds in the Snake River Valley of Idaho. Tom Loy has had a passion for his Gordon Setters since getting his first one in 1989. Tom gives us some insight into the challenges of pursuing his upland favorite, the Hungarian Partridge. WebsiteFacebookY…
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Michael Mapes has a particular kinship with bird dogs. Dogs that had a rough go, some through multiple placements without a forever home. He takes them under his training and realizes their potential to be good bird dogs, and wonderful family pets. That is the mission behind Second Chance Bird Dogs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lakeview, Michigan, rega…
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Wade and Tomas have a chat with Tyler Sladen, Veteran and Owner of Southwest Wildlife Pros about hunting alongside falcons in the wilds of New Mexico. WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love t…
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Tune in as we explore the things to know when participating in AKC Hunt tests with Perry Dlugie, President of the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Illinois. Perry has been involved in helping his organization host hunt tests for over 16 years at the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area training grounds outside Jolliet, Illinois. Hunt test title…
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We speak with Dr. Ryan Steen, DVM about all things canine health. Be sure to bring your burning questions for this orthopedic specialist with Frey Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future sh…
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Our guest Matthew Puckett shares the story of having his trailer with dogs stolen in New Mexico and answers questions live. Share in lessons learned and the story that brought the gun dog community together!InstagramSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. …
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Greg Heidebrink is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Forest Management. He has worked as a private consulting forester and for the last 22 years as a district forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. One of his favorite things to do is work with private landowners on their forest lands. He says it is fun watching them …
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This week we discuss the fine work being done for veterans by the Heroes Hunting Foundation with Sgt Patrick Perkins. HHF, a 501(c)(3) non profit, gets formerly deployed veterans out into the field to hunt as a form of therapy. Traveling around the country HHF covers all expenses for selected veterans while seeking the best outdoor experience in va…
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Wade speaks with Chuy Garcia, Owner of Cash Setters in Southeast Iowa. Chuy is a trainer and breeder of Llewellin Setters and gets into the finer details of growing up with gundogs, teaching his sons the craft, and his favorite memories of his dogs.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know…
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Wade and Tomas host a round table remote show at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, IA with several special guests. Join us for episode 34 of Setter Tales Podcast! Website Facebook YouTubeSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show…
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Grouse hunting in Ohio and how Scottie Leach hopes to recruit a whole new generation of upland hunters through his project: R3 Upland, his experience with the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, and his favorite story about his Brittany hunting dog.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let u…
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Jordan talks with Rumaan Alam (Leave the World Behind) about money, freedom, his recent period of creative fecundity, and the enduring power of art. MENTIONED: The Golden Bowl by Henry James Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Family Meal by Bryan Washington Zero K by Don DeLillo Agnes Martin Rumaan Alam is the author of three novels: Rich and Pr…
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Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron and Porter are joined by the living legend, Doug Casey of International Man. Show highlights include: The state of U.S. debt, and a surprisi…
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Jordan talks with artist and writer Maira Kalman about the death of her husband Tibor Kalman, the process of grief, and her irrepressible creative spirit. MENTIONED: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Sarah Berman's Closet The Diaries of Franz Kakfa by Franz Kafka, tr. by Ross Benjamin "Cheek to Cheek" by Irving Berlin, sung by Fred Astaire Mair…
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Guest: Doomberg Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron and Porter are joined by a true energy industry expert, the anonymous Editor-in-Chief of the financial newsletter Doomberg. …
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Thresholds is back! To open a new season, Jordan sits down with McKenzie Wark live at PioneerWorks in Red Hook, Brooklyn, for a conversation about raving, gender transition, and the radical work of "playing" with form. MENTIONED: Leonora Carrington Kenneth Goldsmith Audre Lorde’s Zami Zoo, Or Letters Not About Love McKenzie Wark is the author of Lo…
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Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron and Porter wrap up 2023 and take a look at what might be in store for 2024. Show highlights include: What Porter sees for the consumer econo…
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Guest: Grant Williams The Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. Welcome to our new studio! In this episode, Aaron and Porter are joined by Grant Williams of grant-williams.com, one of Porter’s heroes of finance. Show…
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This week we sit down in the studio with Bryan Camper: Owner, Head Trainer for Swift Rock Kennel to talk shop about raising gundogs, the differences in training various breeds., and handling up to fifty dogs at a time! Website: https://swiftrockkennel.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063676297022 Support the Show. Please be …
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Guest: Meb Faber The Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. In this episode, Aaron, Porter, and Meb Faber of Cambria Investment Management cover a variety of topics, live and on stage, from the Porter & Co. annual con…
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Hunting in Florida can sometimes find you crossing paths with things that can hunt you back! Wade and Tomas speak with author, Founder of Marshdoodle, and Florida hunter, Scott Lindars about his time in the outdoors chasing the speedy Snipe. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshdoodle/ Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! …
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We are joined for an update live from the prairies of North Dakota by Bret Ingram & Coach in this episode of OPEN FIELDS! -------------------------------------------------------- Setter Tales Podcast is a proud member of the ORN Network https://www.orncreative.com/ Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review…
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This month, we’re featuring the Sovereign Man – international entrepreneur and investor James Hickman (who often writes under the name Simon Black). Hickman is an expert on diversifying your life and assets internationally – ensuring that no single government ever has control over you or your financial choices. The title of this, quite literally, w…
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Bret Ingram was born in Mobile, AL. Never hunted in his youth, but started watching upland programming like Setter Tales and Hunting with Hank. He became hooked on English Setters, so began his passion for upland three years later. These days he can be found running fields with his two year old pup, Topa. Support the Show. Please be sure to subscri…
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After a career working with John Deere and owning his own generator company, William Dedic retired. These days, his interest is in helping folks through a non-profit called Iowa Drone Search and Rescue, Inc. Utilizing thermal cameras, Bill dives into the many benefits drones can provide for the outdoors, including rescuing animals. Current Director…
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In the inaugural episode of the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – Porter and Aaron have a provocative, no-holds-barred conversation with Dr. Ron Paul where they talk about current events, markets, politics, and life. And in what may be a first-ever, Dr. Paul treads into territory that manages to surprise Porter. In this highly un-woke episode, Por…
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Tomas and Wade discuss the finer points of dog breeding along with answering some viewer mail in this episode of OPEN FIELDS on the Setter Tales Podcast Support the Show. Please be sure to subscribe, it's free! If you can, leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have futur…
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Growing up hunting and fishing in small town Mississippi and a love for sports led Matt to a storied trip to the Major Leagues. When his professional baseball career ended he returned to his outdoor roots and today hosts and produces, Major League Bowhunter. Along the way Matt discovered upland bird hunting and experienced the life style impact of …
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Join us as we highlight the upland history of one of Iowa’s great dog trainers, Kelly Bryan. Kelly shares some wonderful stories of great dogs and great trainers from the past and his continuing efforts to promote upland hunting through his work with the Hawkeye chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association at Big Springs Shooting…
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Setter Tales Podcast Ep 43: Nick Adair - Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It YourselfWe are LIVE with our guest Nick Adair, host of Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast to speak about raising a good field companion, stories from the field, and this whole crazy podcast quest about our beloved hounds!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeKinetic Performance Dog Food Kinetic …
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This week we had a chance to spend some time discussing English Setters with our good friend, Todd Ettleman. As a life long upland hunter that grew up in western Iowa Todd put his bird hunting on hold as he pursued his career and raised a family in eastern Iowa. A chance client invitation to participate in the Aiming for a Cure celebrity bird hunt …
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Tomas sits down with special guest Jason Patty: Owner of Skyview Setters in Kansas. They discuss traits, tips for newcomers in the breeding program, past hunts, and memories in the field! WebsiteFacebookSupport the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have f…
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We take more viewer questions on this rendition of Points of View! Please be sure to subscribe to the channel. It's free and helps the show!Support the show Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps the show! Also, let us know what you think in the comments. If you have future show ideas we'd love to hear them. Setter Tales Podcast L…
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