Best Mike Pedersen Podcasts (2024)

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162: Over The Hills And Far Away 54:16

8d ago54:16

54:16

In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett are finally back together to nail down some plans for the fall hunting season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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161:The Wait Between Seasons 23:32

1M ago23:32

23:32

In this episode, Mike closes out the bear season, and covers some current topics and volunteer opportunities in BC. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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160: Down To The Wire 41:15

2M ago41:15

41:15

On this episode, Mike goes solo to chat fish farming plus a recap on spring bear hunting. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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159: The Range, Bears and Beavers 1:10:58

3M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Mike and Kelly jump on the mics to discuss frustrations at the range, spring black bear, and beavers. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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158: Backcountry Bear Hunt 38:32

3M ago38:32

38:32

On this episode, Mike welcomes Kelly Veltri to the show to chat about his first time venturing into the backcountry in search of black bears. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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157: First Time Backpacker 46:00

4M ago46:00

46:00

On this episode Mike goes solo to talk about an upcoming backpack bear hunt with a prospective hunter, a bit of gear talk, and our impact on social media. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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156: Bear Hunt Recap 1:13:01

4M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

On this episode Mike, Kelly and Garrett do a bear hunting recap to get even more pumped up for the spring season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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155: Gray Thornton 53:56

4M ago53:56

53:56

In this episode, Mike and Gray discuss Sheep 2024, how inclusion of non-hunters can influence AI, fishing at Pyramid Lake and a chilly March Stone’s Sheep capture in Northern BC. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the…

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154: Adam Janke 1:24:28

5M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

Beyond the Kill host Adam Janke joins Mike for a swapcast to chat about black bears, rattlesnakes, dogs and spring training. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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153: Spring Is Here 47:13

5M ago47:13

47:13

On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat spring hunting plans and explain why gas station Subway restaurants are a bad idea. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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152: Renée Thornton 1:00:14

6M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

On this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with Renée Thornton at the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton. Renée is the Chair for Women Hunt® and she shares an inspiring story about how show got into hunting and eventually started the Women Hunt® program. Women Hunt®’s purpose is to Engage, Educate, Empower and Inspire women. …

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151: Salute to Conservation 1:10:42

6M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

On this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett catch up the night before the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to welcome back Th…

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150: Chris Barker 56:31

6M ago56:31

56:31

On this episode, Mike catches up with good friend and Wild Sheep Society of BC Vice President, Chris Barker. They cover some positive news from the sheep world, chat about life on the island and the Salute to Conservation in Penticton. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @roo…

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149: Prepping The Horses For The Alpine 1:07:11

7M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat about bringing the horses into the alpine for the very first time. Are they ready, what has gone into training this far, what still needs to be done and what can we expect from our first backcountry horse adventure? Garrett tackles all these questions and more as they prepare for thier 2024 season. Would you l…

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148: Fallow Deer Eradication 29:42

7M ago29:42

29:42

On this episode, Mike tackles the Sidney Island Fallow Deer Eradication Project that's being conducted by Parks Canada in British Columbia. The first phase of the project was completed back in December and locals are divided on how the project is being handled and the province is having a hard time swallowing the nearly 6 million dollar price tag. …

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147: Cougar Backstrap 1:15:00

7M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Can you eat cougar meat? Yes you can, and it's delicious! However, some people would lead you to believe that this species is hunted as a “trophy” to be hung on the wall and only killed for sport by the elite. On this episode, we’re breaking down a Facebook post from an influential wildlife photographer that is using his platform to villainize the …

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146: The Great Bear Rainforest 26:46

7M ago26:46

26:46

On this episode Mike goes solo and tackles some listener submitted topics and questions including Raincoast Conservation Foundations purchase of hunting tenures which cover over 18,000 square kilometres of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us …

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145: A Green Christmas 1:16:13

8M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Happy New Year! Just before the holidays, we got together to chat over a few drinks. Dogs, cats, vinyl, and plans for the new year were all discussed in this episode. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! Sheep Show is coming up January 18th - 20th in Reno Nevada. To register, to join the…

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Distance & Accuracy Combined In One Swing! 30:06

8M ago30:06

30:06

PGA Instructor Mike Austin drove over 500 yards in his 60s! Jaacob Bowden lowered his handicap from 14-scratch with Austin's method, now he's teaching it. Originally, this was Members Only episode #336, published in JUNE 2012, so it’s the first time it’s being shared publicly for free!By Fred Greene

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Multi-Time Contestant of Golf Channel's Big Break, Audrey McCormick 32:46

8M ago32:46

32:46

242: Aubrey McCormick a contestant on Golf Channel’s Big Break Atlantis joins us to discuss what it took to get on the show for a third time, the level of anxiety that is part of the competition, and why she chose to play Dixon Golf balls on the show. Golf Channel's Big Break was a reality competition show that ran from 2003-2015. This conversation…

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144: Sheep Fever - Gray Thornton & Keith Balfourd 1:02:32

8M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Today Mike welcomes Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO, Gray Thornton and Director of Marketing & Communications, Keith Balfourd to talk about all things sheep. We cover some highlights of Sheep Show 2024, Sheep Fever Podcast, WSF’s new Films and Video Standards Policy, an amazing opportunity for Women in North America with WSF’s Women Hunt Pr…

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Better Golf Performance Using Biomechanics featuring Mike Pedersen 41:38

8M ago41:38

41:38

241: Mike Pedersen trained to compete for the Olympics Decathlon and is now focused on golf swing biomechanics, hitting the ball more efficiently, longer drives, and pain free golf. We get into detail on how to properly rotate your hands through impact. Originally, this was Members Only episode #334, published in May 2012, so it’s the first time it…

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143: From Haiti to Whitehorse With Filter Studios 1:13:27

8M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

After many years of teasing the story, Mike, Jesse and Tash are finally on the mics to discuss their adventure filming in the Yukon. Jesse and Tash also share some great stories about how a trip to Haiti change their world view and inspired them to become hunters. We also cover their film “Transmission” which you can stream for free from YouTube by…

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The Ultimate Golf Nerd: Martin Chuck of TourStriker 34:37

9M ago34:37

34:37

240: Have you ever noticed the direction of your divot? Are you getting a divot? You may not be a pro, but you can strike like one and be amazed at the results. Martin Chuck returns to update us on Tour Striker, talk about hitting down on the ball and answer a listener's question. This conversation was originally published on May 15, 2012 as Golf S…

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142: Kyle Stelter 57:12

9M ago57:12

57:12

Mike welcomes Kyle Stelter to the podcast to chat about his introduction to hunting, and his path to becoming the CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. To become a member of WSSBC, click HERE! And get your tickets now for the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC February 22-24. If you'd like to check out Transmission, the…

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Applying Zen Golf To Your Short Game with Dr. Joe Parent 27:34

9M ago27:34

27:34

239: This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of the celebrated Zen Golf. Our conversation focuses on short game and anger management. For more visit http://zengolf.com. Originally, this was Members Only episode #332, published in May 2012, so it’s the first time it’s being shared publicly for free!…

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141: Reunited 1:18:04

9M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

After a long hiautus, we're offially back and took this opportunity to catch up on life, and relive some old memories. Want to be on the show? We'd love to hear your voice! Send your questions or share your thoughts in audio form and we'll play it on the show. Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to info@therookiehunter.com We're very exci…

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Ten Years of Zen Golf & More Mental Game Tips with Dr. Joe Parent 31:02

9M ago31:02

31:02

Dr. Joseph Parent, author of Zen Golf returns to discuss the book's P.A.R. approach and celebrate his incredibly popular mental game book's 10th anniversary. Dr. Joe is a regular on GOLF SMARTER because of his advice and insights on how to be a better golfer by getting out of your own way. Originally episode 331 from Golf Smarter published May 1, 2…

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A Full Hour with Legendary PGA Tour Coach Jim Hardy 1:01:29

9M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

This week we feature an hourlong in-depth Part 2 conversation with PGA Teacher of the Year, Jim Hardy. His simple +/- checklist outlined in his new book, Solid Contact, helps all players self-diagnose and correct the swings and misses. This was originally a Members Only episode, published in April 2012. This is the first time it's been shared publi…

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Solid Contact! Legendary Coach and Author Jim Hardy 30:21

10M ago30:21

30:21

Legendary PGA Teacher of the Year Jim Hardy, father of the 1-plane, 2-plane concept discusses his impressive list of PGA, Nationwide, and Champions Tour students. This is #1 of 2 episodes. His book Solid Contact is available on Amazon.By Fred Greene

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The NFL Themed Cowboys Golf Club with Architect Jeffrey Brauer 34:12

10M ago34:12

34:12

Course Architect Jeffrey Brauer talks about contributing factors that influence the design of a golf course, including theme, landscapes, owner/developers needs and player strategy. The NFL themed golf course, Cowboys Golf Club in Dallas is featured. Originally episode 327 from Golf Smarter published April 3, 2012…

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140: Full Circle 1:28:56

10M ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Mike and Kelly return to the mics after a very long hiatus to discuss a recent moose hunt that involved Kelly's dad and father-in-law.

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Golf's Biggest Delusions - pt2 with WSJ Columnist John Paul Newport 45:47

10M ago45:47

45:47

In part 2 of our conversation with Wall Street Journal golf columnist John Paul Newport, we go into depth about his Feb 26, 2012 weekend article “Golf’s Biggest Delusions - Nine things people say about the game that aren’t true -- and one that is.” This was originally a Members Only episode that has never been shared publicly for free.…

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9 Things People Say About Golf That Isn’t True with Wall St Reporter John Paul Newport 31:35

10M ago31:35

31:35

John Paul Newport, weekly golf columnist for the Wall Street Journal discusses reporting on the four majors each year. Also he shares his feelings about various players he's interviewed including Tiger, Phil, Rory and others. This is part 1 of 2 originally published in March 2012.By Fred Greene

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A Longer Golf Course Doesn’t Necessarily Mean a Harder Golf Course - pt2 with Tripp Davis 32:19

10M ago32:19

32:19

Tripp Davis returns for part 2 on golf course design enhancing golf IQ. Tripp says, “... it’s really become more about power. The game is about scoring. It’s not about how you hit the ball, it’s about how quickly you get the ball into the hole..” This was originally a Members Only episode, published in February 2012. This is the first time it's bee…

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How The PGA Tour Impacts Golf Course Design featuring Architect Tripp Davis 26:08

11M ago26:08

26:08

Golf Course Architect Tripp Davis talks about some of his unique projects, the state of course architecture, and how the PGA Tour has affected the demands on new course construction. Part 2: How understanding course design can lower your scores.By Fred Greene

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Getting Into Your Coach's Mind - Pt2 with Jeff Ritter 41:04

11M ago41:04

41:04

Jeff RItter returns to discuss what you as a golf student need to understand where you are now, where you’re trying to go, why you’re trying to go there, and then decide if you are doing the right amount, not enough or too much to reach your goals. Originally published on February 28, 2012 as a Members Only episode, so this is really valuable infor…

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You're Either Learning OR You're Performing featuring instructor Jeff Ritter 30:30

11M ago30:30

30:30

Jeff Ritter, named Golf Digest Best Young Teacher in America, has been promoted to National Director of Instruction at the Nike Golf Schools and Junior Camps. In Part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jeff talks about how to advance a Junior Golfer’s game, self esteem, and overall approach to a full life at these camps. But if you are more in need to …

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Consistency, Distance, Accuracy and Golf Schools - pt2 with Jim Waldron 39:23

11M ago39:23

39:23

Jim Waldron is concerned that he’s being too technical when he discusses the physics of ball flight, club face angle, body rotation, and other details that are raging in the teaching community. He also let’s Fred know that most students are more concerned with consistency than accuracy. Originally published on February 14, 2012 as a Members Only ep…

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Make Sure You’re Ready to Take The Next Shot with Jim Waldron 27:58

12M ago27:58

27:58

Jim Waldron of Balance Point Golf Schools returns to warn us that if your set up is not right, then your ball striking is doomed. He shares a story of one of his students who was absolutely convinced that he had a thorough knowledge of ball striking based on watching YouTube videos, but Jim immediately noticed that he was aiming 30 degrees to the r…

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Avoiding the Perilous Back 9 Blowups - pt2 with Chris Fry 39:02

12M ago39:02

39:02

Chris Fry returns to provide us with off-season drills to keep our swings sharp and our putting distance toned. He also has great advice on how to avoid Back 9 blowups. All while I try to finish the interview without completely losing my voice, sorry. This was originally published as a Members Only episode in January 2012 and has never been shared …

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Learning the Perfect Pitch Shot Will Lead to More Gimmes! with Chris Fry - pt1 of 2 33:25

12M ago33:25

33:25

PGA Instructor Chris Fry goes into depth about various pitch shots around the green, the ratio of air:ground that you should calculate before your shot and how visualizing the shot before committing to the shot increases your chances for success. We also discuss what it is about Dixon Golf’s eco-friendly golf balls that appeal to his game and how a…

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"Why We Golf" with author Paul Staley 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

We ponder, we pontificate, yet we can be at a loss when others ask us. Why DO we golf? Author Paul Staley has self published the answer in his book “Why We Golf”. In this Members Only episode, Paul and host Fred Greene break down chapters in his book to see if there really is an answer. Does it really matter? Not as long as we love to play! Origina…

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Improving Your Critical Point of Impact with Martin Chuck 35:58

1y ago35:58

35:58

Striking the ball properly is all about the the point of impact. It’s nearly impossible to modify our swing mechanics on our own, but when you understand the club face position at contact with the ball, you will become a better ball striker. Martin Chuck, PGA, is also the inventor of the very popular Tour Striker, one of the best (based on listener…

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Putting. Putters. And More Putting Insights from Geoff Mangum - pt2 59:47

1y ago59:47

59:47

Geoff Mangum returns for a full hour with putting lessons, drills, tips, and buying advise. Love him, hate him, or even try to understand his depth of knowledge, you've got to agree that few can provide insight and results like this. Originally published on January 2, 2012 as a Members Only episode, so it’s the first time it’s been released to the …

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Great Putting is a Science AND a Skill with Geoff Mangum 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

Geoff Mangum, one of the leading putting instructors in the world introduces us to the 4 vital elements of putting: Reading. Aiming. Stroke. Touch. Part 1 of this 2 part conversation starts with effective games to use when introducing a child to golf. This episode was originally published on December 27, 2011, the start of our seventh year of Golf …

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When Was The Last Time You Heard "Nice Swing!"? Pt2 with John Novasel | #220 37:00

1y ago37:00

37:00

John Novasel, creator of Tour Tempo returns for Pt2 to break down how the short game backswing to contact ratio is actually 2:1 vs the 3:1 swing ratio of a full swing that is consistent with the greatest players of all time. This episode was originally published in December 2011 as a Members Only episode, so it’s the first time it’s been released t…

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Why You Don't Swing Like a Pro - and How to Change It | #219 28:55

1y ago28:55

28:55

Yale University's Physics Department has confirmed what John Novasel has been preaching for years. The single most consistent element of the best golfers ever is their 3:1 ratio of backswing to downswing. This is part 1 of 2 conversations about Tour Tempo originally published in December 2011.By Fred Greene

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S6 E1 - Welcome Back Mule Deer Fans 1:07:57

1y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Welcome Back! MDF Talking Mule Deer is back on the airwaves in 2023. The last 15 months have been a crazy time at MDF and a lot has happened in our quest to conserve black-tailed and mule deer and it's time to bring you all up to speed. This episode's Guest is MDF's President & CEO, Joel Pedersen, who visits with Steve and Jodi about the exciting t…

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If You Like Your Buddy’s Golf Club So Much, Buy It From Them! | #218 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

WARNING: this episode may save you money! After 17yrs in golf retail, Kenny Nicholson's candid perspective is that EVERY single club is different, so if you like the way you hit someone else’s club, don’t buy a similar model, buy theirs! Originally published as Golf Smarter for Members Only #308 on November 22, 2011, which means this is the first t…

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