Best Louisiana Wildlife Podcasts (2024)

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Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, Italy, France, and More 30:51

9d ago30:51

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The art of stress-free travel is not lost on Nancy Silverton thanks to her adventurous parents, and now she shares her travel philosophy with her kids, grandkids—and listeners of Travel That Matters in this episode. When this American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author is not serving food to people at the Palace of Versailles, she's "putzing" ar…

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Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer Shares How Travel Shaped His Life: Italy, France, New York, Japan, and More 30:53

23d ago30:53

30:53

Here to explain how travel helped turn a kid from St. Louis into the leading restaurateur behind both Union Square Café and Shake Shack is the one-and-only Danny Meyer. The son of a travel entrepreneur, Danny takes us back to the vivid childhood travel memories he has, reminiscing about everything from the lake water and fresh baguettes in France t…

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Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, California (United States), Capri (Italy), and More 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

Wolfgang Puck, the Austrian-American culinary legend, takes host Bruce on a journey through his favorite food and travel spots, full of laughter and unexpected tips. Wolfgang shares the serendipitous creation of his signature dish, shares his first memories of getting the travel bug, and describes his initial impressions of the United States. He re…

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Spring Time Pan Fishing & Tactics! 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

On today's LIVE episode, we are sitting on the patio, enjoying some beautiful South Louisiana weather and recapping our recent fishing trips. We have been on the fish and we will break down what's working for us and fill you in on what to look for to make your next trip successful.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Purchasing A New Boat In 2024? What You Need To Know! 1:07:21

3M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

As outdoorsman, there comes a time where most of us eventually are in the market for a boat of our own to get us to the duck blind, to the deer stand or to the fishing spot to make those memories of a lifetime and get away from it all. In todays world, whether purchasing a New or Used boat, the boat buying process can be overwhelming for alot of us…

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Spring Has Sprung Early Here In South Louisiana & The Sac A Lait Are On The Move! 49:59

4M ago49:59

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The temps are warming up and the trees are budding here in South Louisiana as we enter early March of 2024 and that can only mean one thing.....the fish are moving up and ready to spawn. Sac A Lait (A.K.A....Crappie) are an angler favorite, this time of year and we made a couple of trips to see if we could catch a mess for a cookout.We recap our we…

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Are The Days Of Mud Motors On Wildlife Management Areas Numbered? 43:01

4M ago43:01

43:01

In this episode we discuss the current "hot topic" & ongoing proposal in Arkansas, pertaining to banning the use of mud motors on state wildlife management areas. Is this possibly the future path for more states and government agencies to follow? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-stop-waterfowl/messageSupport…

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100 Unexpected Destinations to Add to Your Travel Wishlist with National Geographic’s Andrew Nelson: Lecce (Italy), Luang Prabang (Laos), Indianapolis, Manchester (England), and More 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Getting people to think differently when deciding where to travel next is a specialty of the travel journalist Andrew Nelson, a writer for two decades with National Geographic Travel and a two-time Lowell Thomas prize winner. Andrew joins Bruce on the podcast to discuss places in his new National Geographic book, Here Not There, revealing 100 alter…

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A Season Of Ups & Downs....Louisiana Duck Season Recap 2023-2024 57:11

4M ago57:11

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Well, the time has come for us to sit back, relax a little, and look back on this past years duck season here in Louisiana. It was a tale of two season for our crew for sure. In this episode, we discuss how our pre season predictions turned out. Were we right or were we wrong on how we thought it would all go down? Maybe, a little bit of both to be…

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Safari, Wine Country, and City in South Africa: Cape Town Culinary Experiences, Kalahari and Kruger Wildlife Immersions, Itineraries by Locals, and Hermanus and Stellenbosch Excursions 47:04

5M ago47:04

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Embark on an adventure through South Africa with Liam Tomlin (Cape Town chef), Deborah Calmeyer (ROAR Africa founder), and Tiago Sarmento (managing director of Belmond in Southern Africa), whose stories and insider tips on crafting the ultimate travel experience will have you hooked on this something-for-everybody destination. On his recent trip to…

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Featured Episode from A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021: The Thai Cave Rescue 49:52

5M ago49:52

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This week, we're recommending a Pushkin podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, where Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. In this episode, Dr. Richard "Harry" Harris is an anesthesiologist and expert cave diver who was tasked wit…

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Is There A Such Thing As A "Hierarchy" In Waterfowl Hunting? 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

We are kicking off Season 7 in this episode with just two weeks remaining in the 2023-2024 waterfowl season. It's been a tale of two seasons, so we get you caught up on where we are in the migration. We also ask the question, as waterfowlers, is there a hierarchy in duck species within your hunting practices or group of hunting buddies.--- Send in …

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India with Condé Nast Traveler's Divia Thani: An Insider’s Guide to the Country’s Diverse Regions (Rajasthan, Kashmir, Chettinad), Including the Best Places to Visit and When, Unique Culinary Experiences ... 45:08

6M ago45:08

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Divia Thani is an incredible and inspiring source of information on how best to explore the many different regions of India, from the Himalayas in the north to Chettinad in the south. In this episode of Travel That Matters, Bruce speaks with Divia, the Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveler, about her home country of India, inclusive of t…

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Every Man For Himself....The State Of Public Land Waterfowling 2023! 1:03:30

6M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

As we close out 2023 and we reflect back on not only the year as a whole, but also another season that is winding down, it leaves me asking the question....where are we as as a waterfowling community & what does the future hold for our sport? With all the good that comes out of this sport and the possibilities that it offers, are we as individuals …

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Flavors Around Mexico with Chef and TV Host Pati Jinich (Pati's Mexican Table): Discovering Foods From Yucatán, Mexico City, Sinaloa, Nuevo León, and More 43:27

6M ago43:27

43:27

Our love of travel and food converge in spectacular fashion in this exploration of Mexico and its many regional cuisines with chef and TV host Pati Jinich. As the host of the 3x James Beard Award-winning PBS television series “Pati’s Mexican Table,” resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., and a cookbook author, Pati is …

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Duck Season So Far 2023-2024! 1:03:30

6M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

We discuss how the 2023-2024 season has gone so far and look back at our predictions on the season. What did we have right and what did we have wrong so far? We break down what has worked for us and how mother nature has forced us to adapt as hunters this season.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-stop-waterfow…

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Featured Episode from Wild for Scotland, an Immersive Travel Podcast Featuring Inspiring Stories from Scotland 55:12

6M ago55:12

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This week, we're recommending a podcast for Scotland-lovers by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner. This clip is of her conversation with Mark Williams, a forager and foraging tutor with over 30 years of experience. Originally from the Isle of Arran, Mark lives in Galloway these days and runs foraging classes and workshops all over Scotla…

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Gorilla Expert Dr. Tara Stoinski: Mountains of Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and Enhancing an Epic Travel Experience 35:35

7M ago35:35

35:35

Dr. Tara Stoinski, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund President, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, joins Bruce to discuss the fascinating scientific and conservation work the organization does in the mountains of Rwanda, as well as the fund’s brand-new Ellen DeGeneres Campus—a facility that will not only change how we study and protect mountain gorillas but …

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The "Original OG's" w/ Lee Nassar... Part 2! 1:03:30

7M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

This week, we continue our conversation with Lee Nassar, one of the original members of the Last Stop Waterfowl Outdoors crew. We look back on stories we had while public land hunting while we were running together and much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-stop-waterfowl/messageSupport this podcast: htt…

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Food Archaeologist John Robert Sutton (“Indiana Jones Meets Anthony Bourdain”): World Exploration for the Best Foods, Coveted Ingredient of Centenarians in Italy, Original Sources of Vanilla and Tomatoes ... 42:46

7M ago42:46

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John Robert Sutton didn't always know he wanted to travel through 124 countries and be the best exotic food trader, but we're glad he did! This episode is packed with the most interesting stories, like where vanilla is really from and how it grows in its natural state, what the most potent and natural antioxidant on the face of the earth is, what v…

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The "Original OG's" w/ Lee Nassar... Part 1! 1:03:20

7M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Tonight we welcome to the show an old friend and hunting buddy, Lee Nassar to the show. Lee is one of the original members of our LSWO crew and we catch up and tell stories about chasing ducks down on public land as well as many other stories from our days of running from WMA to WMA. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode.--- Send in a voice message: h…

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Raised In The Outdoors In The Good Old Days! 1:03:30

8M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

In this all new episode, we are getting excited as we are now days away from the kickoff of a new waterfowl season here in Louisiana. Jackson decides to interview dad and get the answers to some of his questions about growing up hunting in the good old days. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-stop-waterfowl/me…

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Top Destinations to Visit in 2024 and Why: Dubrovnik (Croatia), Norway, Buenos Aires (Argentina), New York City (United States), Costa Rica, Dolomites and Sardinia (Italy), Guaviare (Colombia), Singapore ... 54:50

8M ago54:50

54:50

“From a hidden region of Colombia to a high-profile hotel debut in London, this episode is for adventurers, foodies, escapists, and big-city lovers—basically anyone who cherishes travel and is interested in exploring new places,” Bruce says. Throughout the episode, you will hear the insights and advice of luxury travel leaders whom Bruce Wallin, Tr…

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Waterfowl Gear That Made Us Better Public Land Hunters! 1:03:41

8M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Tonight we are talking waterfowl gear. We break down and pay ode to the products and strategies that we feel have made us better public land hunters over the past few seasons. What products have our hard earned money been invested in? Tune in to find out!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-stop-waterfowl/messag…

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Bill Heinecke (Minor International): Thailand's Unique Food Culture and Off The Beaten Path Hot Spots, Luxury Adventure Destinations Around Southeast Asia and the World, Experiential Travel in Africa ... 32:16

8M ago32:16

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"I came to Thailand when I was just a teenager and chose never to leave," said guest Bill Heinecke, collector car enthusiast, experiential traveler, and billionaire founder and chairman of Minor International PCL, which owns and operates hotel brands including Anantara and Tivoli. Host and award-winning travel writer and editor Bruce Wallin guides …

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Esme Benjamin (The Trip That Changed Me): U.S. Road Trip, Wellness Retreats, The Power of Travel, and a BIG Surprise for Esme 36:06

9M ago36:06

36:06

In this episode, host Bruce Wallin explores the transformative power of travel with guest Esme Benjamin, a wellness and travel journalist and host of the podcast The Trip That Changed Me. They start by talking about wellness programs in Italy (The Ranch) and Cuba (Mhai Yoga). We learn why Fiuggi water has been celebrated for its healing powers and …

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It's A Family Tradition! 58:09

9M ago58:09

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Here we sit, the 1st weekend in October in South Louisiana and that can only mean one thing. It is opening weekend of squirrel season in Sportsman's Paradise! This weekend is something that we look forward to every October. In this episode we sit around as a family and discuss what this time of year means to us, as well as discuss the major Drought…

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They’re Building Land in Louisiana! 1:01:46

9M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

The great Mark Twain once wrote, “Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore,” but Mr. Twain was wrong! The Mississippi River and the state of Louisiana are working together to build tens of thousands of acres on the Louisiana coast. Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Chairman is Bren Haase. Chairman Haase is a passionate hunte…

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All things Mule Deer (and all deer) with Jim Heffelfinger 1:14:42

9M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned deer expert, speaker, and author Jim Heffelfinger to discuss a wide-ranging set of topics focused around the status of mule deer. We expand on what is impacting mule deer health and abundance, CWD, what impacts antler growth, how habitat changes life histories of mule deer, and many other fascinating topics. We…

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Cajun Country Waterfowl w/ Colby Fitch! 51:33

10M ago51:33

51:33

In this episode, we head West, down Interstate 10 to Gueydan, Louisiana to get some early predictions on this upcoming Teal Season with Co-Owner of Cajun Country Waterfowl, Colby Fitch. Colby has been hunting waterfowl his entire life and knows the agriculture fields of South West Louisiana better than anybody. With almost 6K followers on Facebook …

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Richard Sandoval (Top Chef Masters): Latin Cuisine in Serbia and Malta, Small Plates in Tel Aviv, Mole in Mexico City, Denver’s Rising Food Scene 25:56

10M ago25:56

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Chef Richard Sandoval was and still is an instrumental force in the proliferation and elevation of Latin American cuisine across the globe. Born and raised in Mexico City—and once an aspiring professional tennis player—his journey into the world of culinary delights began early, setting the stage for a lifetime of epicurean exploration. In this wee…

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Hunting, Fishing & More w/Grant Theriot & Taylor Diez of Riot Outdoors! 1:20:46

10M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Tonight we are headed up Hwy 61 to Prairieville, Louisiana to introduce you all to the guys from Riot Outdoors. Riot is one of the fastest growing channels on YouTube and social media, as they are known for their exceptional fishing and hunting media across Louisiana and beyond. We sit down with co-founders, Grant Theriot & Taylor Diez to get their…

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Talking the Hottest Hunting app with Jared Larsen of onX 1:19:09

10M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Bill and Aaron have a fun conversation about all things onX hunt app with Jared Larsen, the company’s Whitetail Marketing Manager. We talk about the advent and growth of the company, new features, things in the works, how they feel about the complaint that folks don’t have to put in the work to scout areas, the conservation work onX does, and many …

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Duck Hunting On A Budget 2023...The Beginners Guide! 1:15:19

10M ago1:15:19

1:15:19

In this episode we have compiled a list of "must have" categories and products for the beginner duck hunter on a budget. Let's be honest, waterfowling for someone entering the sport can be overwhelming. Thing is, it doesn't have to be. We did the research for you, so you don't have to when it comes to which equipment is the best bang for the buck! …

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Chris Jackson (Jackson Family Wines): World’s Top Wine Regions to Visit, Food and Wine Expeditions in Healdsburg, Willamette Valley as the New Napa Valley, Wine and Wildlife in the McLaren Vale 36:03

10M ago36:03

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Chris Jackson of Stonestreet Estate Vineyards and Jackson Family Wines (Kendall-Jackson) joined Bruce to talk about all things wine, including why Healdsburg, California, is the best wine town to visit in America, the truth about how the family business got started (and how it was pretty much a “catastrophe”), and other wine destinations he loves a…

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Living Life and Catching Fish with Hard Work and Common Sense 1:04:12

10M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Lots of guests elicit laughter and also a few tugs at the heartstrings. Laughter is pretty easy, but it’s rare a guest has both Aaron and Bill holding back tears in between the laughs, but Joey Monteleone did just that. From working hard in the inner city as a child of immigrants to traveling North America lecturing, writing and filming television …

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Starting To Get The Itch! 1:02:51

10M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

We are back, and it is the dog days of August here in Louisiana. We are just about a month away from Teal Season and we are starting to get that Itch for yet another duck season. In this episode, we catch up on what's been going on this summer, look back at some memorable hunts from last season and talk about our anticipation for this upcoming seas…

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Anne-Cecile Degenne (Top Chef France): Trekking Through Mongolia, Eating Wild Dishes in Korea, Opening Restaurants in Top Hotels, Surprising Sustainability Concepts, Blending French and Asian Cultures ... 42:00

11M ago42:00

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Anne-Cecile Degenne is the executive corporate chef for Accor’s Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems hotel brands, overseeing more than 100 boutique restaurant concepts around the globe. Her work and personal travels—which include trekking through Mongolia for two months—have given her a unique perspective on global cuisine, which she sha…

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Safari Club International with Chris Tymeson 41:50

11M ago41:50

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Aaron sits down with Chris Tymeson of Safari Club International while at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference. They discuss what SCI is, what type of policy SCI works on, the work SCI does to defend hunting and what that currently looks like across the US. Aaron and Chris also discuss the negative impacts to wildlife man…

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Shad Fishing and Restoring Fletchers Cove on the Potomac River 30:55

11M ago30:55

30:55

Andrew Wilkins works on the land stewardship team at the National Wildlife Federation. During this episode of AFIELD, he sits down with Rob Catalanotto and Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited and Friends of Fletcher’s Cove. Friends of Fletcher’s Cove is committed to maintaining, improving, and sustaining Fletcher’s Cove as a premier urban gateway to the …

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Nina Compton (James Beard Award-Winning Chef): Restaurant Recommendations for New Orleans, Tips for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tasty Local Spots in Saint Lucia 35:28

11M ago35:28

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Including a long list of restaurants in New Orleans, Nina Compton (James Beard award winning Saint Lucian chef currently living in New Orleans and 2nd place winner of Top Chef) gives listeners of this "Travel That Matters" episode countless travel tips for culinary destinations, including Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. As Saint L…

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Curtis Stone (Host of Take Home Chef): Unique Ingredients in Australia, Travel Adventures Across Hawaii, Burgundy, & California, Inspiration for Italy (Piedmont, Sicily) 34:19

12M ago34:19

34:19

Hawaii, Burgundy, Australia, and California are just some of the places internationally known chef, TV host, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and chef-owner Curtis Stone talks about on this episode of "Travel That Matters" with award-winning travel writer and editor Bruce Wallin. Curtis shares insider tips on all the amazing, unknow…

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The Peculiar Life and Times of Wildlife Officers with Wayne Saunders and John Nores of Warden’s Watch 1:29:30

1y ago1:29:30

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Aaron and Bill sit down with John Nores and Wayne Saunders, retired game wardens and co-hosts of the Warden’s Watch podcast. We hear crazy stories from the line of duty ranging from the time Wayne was shot and his badge saved his life to John’s many years of taking on drug cartels running illegal marijuana growing operations in California. We talk …

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Gregory Gourdet (2x Top Chef Finalist): Peruvian Adventures, Oaxaca (Mexico) for Food Lovers, Haitian Cuisine and Travels, Best Meals of the Year 37:20

1y ago37:20

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Gregory Gourdet is an American chef, writer, restaurateur, and former finalist on the twelfth and seventeenth seasons of Top Chef. His first restaurant Kann was named America’s best new restaurant at the 2023 James Beard awards. Gregory shares his experience on Top Chef and how it inspired him to travel around the world. We also get a sneak peek of…

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The BLM’s Public Lands Rule with Bailey Brennan and David Willms 54:47

1y ago54:47

54:47

Aaron and Bill chat with Bailey and David about the newly proposed “Public Lands Rule”, which will determine future management of Bureau of Land Management lands. We offer BLM history, why the BLM decided to propose the rule, what the rule is designed to do and how it can help fish, wildlife, and hunting and fishing opportunities. Also, sometimes c…

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Gail Simmons (Bravo’s Top Chef Judge): Kibbutz in Israel, Neighborhood Spot in Melbourne, Safaris in South Africa, Love of Japan 42:30

1y ago42:30

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Gail Simmons has served as a permanent judge on Bravo’s Emmy-winning series Top Chef since the show’s inception in 2006. She is also a food journalist, cookbook author, mother of two, and avid global traveler. In this episode, we hear some of Gail Simmon’s insights on judging Top Chef contestants and dishes, but she mainly talks about how travel ha…

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Daniel Boulud (Highly Decorated chef): Michelin Star Restaurants in Europe, Hometown of Lyon, Delicious Bahamian Food, Traveling with Children 29:34

1y ago29:34

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Highly decorated chef and owner of prestigious restaurants all over the world Daniel Boulud starts off this episode of Travel That Matters by telling us what and how he prepared one of the best meals host Bruce ever had the night before this interview was recorded. The two go on to discuss Daniel’s experience working in a variety of Michelin-starre…

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Amanda Freitag (Chopped Judge): Exploring Culture Across Italian Regions, Favorite U.S. Food Cities (Where to Find the Best Pizza), Canned Cocktails, Collectible Souvenirs 33:07

1y ago33:07

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In this episode, Amanda Freitag, well known for being a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” shares what unique item she collects during her travels around the world, her experiences as a chef, what restaurant was getting live frogs in a box in the morning and selling out before end of day, what she appreciates about Italian food that might surprise …

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Mouthful of Feathers with Tom Reed and Greg McReynolds 1:05:30

1y ago1:05:30

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Aaron and Bill chat with long time authors Tom Reed and Greg McReynolds about the release of their new book, Mouthful of Feathers. The book is the result of years of compiling pieces from some of the most provocative upland bird hunting writers from across the country who have contributed to the blog of the same name. We talk love of dogs, love of …

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Marcus Samuelsson (Winner of Chopped and Iron Chef): Diverse Flavors of Africa, Top Culinary Destinations (Sweden), Insider Spots Across the U.S. (Los Angeles), Anthony Bourdain Memories 33:39

1y ago33:39

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Travel That Matters is back! The first episode of the brand-new Master Chef series features Marcus Samuelsson, an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, philanthropist and food activist. Marcus shares with us what he eats at ballpark stadiums, where goes to buy his spices and sauces in LA, and the differences in food and culinary scenes…

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