Best SXS Podcasts (2025)

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Bob Ross, decades of grouse knowledge. 1:20:56

24d ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Bob is a long time grouse hunter, dog trainer, and mentor. We put together a good set of questions and I really like these kinds of podcasts. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardoutdoors.com Prairie…

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John Holwell, British Doubles 1:31:46

1M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

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An update, some out takes, and a story. 48:58

1M ago48:58

48:58

A quick update from the opening weekend of grouse season, some out takes from Pyke Upland Kickoff, and a story from Guy de la Veldene.

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Sept 15 opening day and a reminder about being a good neighbor. 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

A small episode about being safe and courteous this hunting season.

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John Paige, RGS habitat volunteer. 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

John and I kept this conversation short and informative about projects and progress in Michigans grouse woods. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardoutdoors.com Prairie ridge Farms prairieridgefarms.…

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Michigan RGS update with Zach Evans and Gabe Stone 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

There is a new hire this year at RGS and its Zach Evans filling a FCD position for the eastern Great Lakes. We keep it pretty well focused on RGS and the progress made on the large Federal forest systems here in Michigan. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chan…

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Tom Rockwell, Prairie Ridge Farm 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

Tom is one of the new owner operators at Prairie Ridge Farm. We talk about the experiences of hunting the farm and also the lessons learned from the first year of running a preserve. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Wild Card Outfitters and G…

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Field Armor, a new and improved dog vest, and camp talk with Jeff 59:52

4M ago59:52

59:52

Jeff wanted to get the word out about the new V3 dog vest and catch up on this falls plans. Of course there was plenty of BirdCamp shop talk as well. The GoFundMe link mentioned is here. https://www.gofundme.com/f/7zmz6-support-rachels-battle-against-breast-cancer/cl/s?attribution_id=sl:71e0677b-3f2b-4b3f-884e-c3adb3d17873&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=f…

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Nate Roseveld, Michigan Wild Podcast. 1:27:32

4M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Nate and I eventually get into the topic I wanted to focus on with him, habitat crossover. The things he looks for when scouting for deer are many of the same things we upland hunters take note of. Brushy edges, concealment, and food sources, are in the same value to the grouse as it is to the whitetail. It's no wonder we cross paths with hunters o…

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Andrew Frank, thoughts on upland hunting and SxS shotguns 1:16:07

5M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

I finally had Andrew on the podcast. He's one of the regulars that travel around Michigan shooting the SxS events. We mostly stayed on task. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service…

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Matt Gay, a variety conversation. 1:30:11

6M ago1:30:11

1:30:11

Matt and I almost kept to the notes but as many conversations around the fire go we wandered off into other topics a few times. a few highlights were Wing & Clay Life magazine and The Upland Habitat Conservancy. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird do…

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Stories with Swanky 15 30:30

6M ago30:30

30:30

Number 15 Stories with Swanky. enjoy!

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Ryan Burnett, Pattern Pros LLC and shotgun patterns. 1:28:36

7M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Ryan and I start out by ignoring the show notes and talking about hunting with our kids. We eventually get into shotgun patterns and Pattern Pros LLC. Pattern Pros offers variety boxes of shotgun shells for pattern testing your shotgun without the large price commitment. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com…

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SPONSOR SEGMENT, COLLAR CLINIC 23:50

7M ago23:50

23:50

Kevin talks a while with me about Collar Clinic and the services he offers in the hunting electronics market. We of course do talk a little hunting.

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Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs sponsor segment 43:48

7M ago43:48

43:48

Dennis and I catch up on some of the events and offerings at Aspen Thicket. We also go over a number of events hosted by Uncle Grouse this coming off season for the newcomer and experienced hunter alike.

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Chad Donahue, Lazy 8 Outfitters and high school biology 1:22:15

8M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Chad and I focus on his career as a Biology teacher and what young people are attracted to in the outdoors. Or how to get them interested in the outdoors. With 25 years of teaching behind him Chad has a lot of experience keeping students engaged in learning about the wild. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.c…

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Darryl James, cleaning out the freezer. 1:32:35

8M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

Darryl joins me again almost exactly a year since he was last on the podcast. We cover a few recipes to try on those forgotten packages hidden in the freezer and a little about cider pairings to compliment a dish. You can find Darryl at @Chefsknife_Corkscrew or [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthick…

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Wild Card Outfitters and Guides sponsor segment 19:47

8M ago19:47

19:47

Captains Lori and Brian talked for a quick minute about the past season and upcoming plans for Wild Card Outfitters and Guides.

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Pine Hill Gun Dogs sponsor segment 26:23

8M ago26:23

26:23

Scott and I catch up earlier this spring about the bird season and what is happening around Pine Hill Gun Dogs.

1
Dale Bolyard, NAVHDA testing changes. 1:23:36

9M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Dale came to mind first when I heard there was a change in NAVHDA testing. As it turns out he was the right guest to have on the podcast. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card …

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Youth Hunt Comments, with Cindy McKee and Dan Behler 1:02:07

10M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Cindy and I have known each other quite a while and regularly see each other at youth hunts where we volunteer. We talk about what methods and mentalities work for guiding and mentoring young hunters at a youth event. Dan has been bringing his boys to youth hunts and we've crossed paths a few times as his boys get older. I wanted to get a little pe…

1
Stories with Swanky #10 29:40

10M ago29:40

29:40

This is one of the Stories readings that I put on the public podcast feed. The others are available at Patreon/BirdCamp. Thank you for listening.

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Jon Osborn and Allen Crater, outdoor experience and writing. 1:21:50

10M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Pardon the audio issues with the hosts mic on this episode and a big thank you to Jon and Allen for really carrying the conversation. This is a camp talk in almost every way and you're invited to sit nearby and hear most of it. This will be the most existential episode of the 2024 season and doesn't disappoint in that regard. Thank you to our spons…

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White River Shootout 51:13

11M ago51:13

51:13

The roles are reversed this week as Scott Engle & Greg Maynard sit down and interview Mason on his big ProSport win in Arkansas! Mason and Cinch just come off a big $15,000 win on a nail biting final.By Mason Bush

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Nick Buggia, Michigan Wildlife Counsel and hunting publicity 1:26:43

12M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

We finally were able to schedule this recording and it was a very informative conversation. How the hunting community is viewed by nonhunters is a frequent thought topic of mine and Nick was able to bring some useful and encouraging statistics. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscll…

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Storytelling with the Grumpy Old Constitutionalists 1:11:46

12M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

After two seasons talking about the whats and hows of grouse hunting. We switched it up and tapped into the decades of experiences accumulated by these gentlemen. This is the kind of conversation that makes a camp more than just about hunting. I hope you enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill…

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Stories with Swanky #5 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

This is the 5th Stories recording. All are available on Patreon but every 5th reading I'll drop here as well. This episode involves Jon Osborn and Allen Crater with some newer outdoor writings. Enjoy!

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BirdCamp, a humorous chat from camp. 1:00:01

1y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

This is the first time bringing the mics to my camp. It was a good time and the conversation was fun. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcar…

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Great Efforts lead to Great Rewards: Ethan Ebert's Journey in Off-Road Racing - Bella's Corner 1:33:41

1y ago1:33:41

1:33:41

What drives a young racer to take on the formidable challenges of off-road racing? Episode 10 of Bella's Corner features the extraordinary Ethan Ebert, an 18-year-old racing prodigy from Tucson, Arizona, who has navigated the off-road circuit for a decade. Ethan takes us on a thrilling ride through his experiences in major events like the Baja 1000…

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UKC World Champion Casey Maggard 19:49

1y ago19:49

19:49

This week we have UKC world champion Casey Maggard. He tells us about the road lacey and him paved to win the title then getting in the finals of the Willy pup hunt! #conkeysoutdoors #razorhuntinggearBy Mason Bush

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Ohio ProSport Truck Winner Shawn Fore 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

This week we have Shawn Fore talking about his first big win. Shawn just won a new pickup truck at the ProSport Truck Hunt in Ohio. Shawns a great guy from the mountains of eastern Kentucky. #conkeysoutdoors #razorhuntinggearBy Mason Bush

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'24 PKC YOUTH WORLD CHAMPION MAX RIVERS 12:34

1y ago12:34

12:34

2024 PKC youth world champion Max Rivers! Max is a great young man from South Alabama and the youngest to ever win the PKC youth world. #CONKEYSOUTDOORS #RAZORHUNTINGGEARBy Mason Bush

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Steve Ireland, Vintage SxS knowledge and care. 1:13:42

1y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Steve is back to talk about the care of the vintage SxS hunting shotgun. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardoutdoors.com…

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Morgan Clarke - Life, Design, and Future 2:20:54

1y ago2:20:54

2:20:54

What if the key to unlocking your creative potential lies in taking up dirt biking at age 14? Join us on the Dirt Life Show as we bring you an enlightening conversation with Morgan Clark, a trailblazer in off-road motorsports. Morgan shares his transformative journey from a teenager inspired by a modified white Ranger truck to becoming a renowned d…

1
Bonasa Bonanza at Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs 57:31

1y ago57:31

57:31

Uncle Grouse approved of me bringing microphones along to Bonasa Bonanza II and I was able to walk around the campfire colleting a few thoughts and answers to street interview questions. As you will tell it was a great event and a benefit to both the participants and volunteers.

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ProSport Truck Hunt Recap with John Strickland 54:10

1y ago54:10

54:10

This week we have John Strickland going over a big win in his hometown Lebanon, KY. John put three wins in a row to bring home a new Chevy Colorado. #conkeysoutdoors #razorhuntinggearBy Mason Bush

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Curt Rogers, Habitat Contractor 59:41

1y ago59:41

59:41

Curt has worked on both private and public lands improving habitat for big and small game. he was one of the contractors used in some of the first southern Michigan woodcock opening projects initiated by the Robert J Lytle chapter of RGS. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmai…

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Vegas to Reno Recap with Ryan Arciero, Nic Whetstone, and more 2:07:15

1y ago2:07:15

2:07:15

Can you imagine navigating a grueling 555-mile off-road race, battling thick dust and treacherous terrains, all while maintaining an unwavering focus and strategic mindset? This episode celebrates the thrilling Vegas Torino race, where we delve into the intricacies of off-road endurance racing with firsthand insights from competitors like Bella Bou…

1
Nickey Hale 2024 ProSport SXS Winner 22:22

1y ago22:22

22:22

Nickey is coming off a huge win in Lebanon, KY at the ProSport SXS hunt. He gives us a recap on how the weekend went and how the breaks fell his way.By Mason Bush

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Stories with Swanky #1 14:24

1+ y ago14:24

14:24

A quick couple of readings from The Hunters Fireside Book by Gene Hill. Not all of these will appear in the podcast episodes but they will all be on the Patreon feed for supporters at any amount.

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Navigators in Offroad - Kyle Craft, Trevor Ellingham, Jason Montes, Evan Weller, Emma Cornwell, Josh Felix 2:31:28

1+ y ago2:31:28

2:31:28

How do seasoned off-road racers and navigators build the unbreakable bond that can make or break a race? This episode of the Dirt Life Show takes you deep into the heart of off-road racing navigation with our special guest, Kyle Craft, who has navigated for legends like BJ Baldwin and Alan Ampudia. We explore the various navigator styles, from meth…

1
ProSport News with Greg Maynard 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

Maynard and Mason recap some recent ProSport hunts such as the Youth Summer Spectacular, Ethan McClure benefit, and the Bucryus, OH Shootout. Maynard also goes over the future plans with ProSport and whats in store over the next several months! #conkeysoutdoors #razorhuntinggearBy Mason Bush

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Johnny Campbell - 11x Baja Champion - Bella's Corner 1:23:16

1+ y ago1:23:16

1:23:16

What makes a legendary racer tick? Baja legend Johnny Campbell joins us for an unforgettable milestone on Episode 9 of the Dirt Life Show. With 11 Baja 1000 wins and five Baja 500 victories under his belt, Johnny shares his journey from racing icon to mentor, reflecting on his storied career with Honda and his own team, JCR Honda. This episode is p…

1
Scott Brosier, getting that older dog hunting. 1:49:07

1+ y ago1:49:07

1:49:07

Scott Brosier owns and operates Pine Hill Gun Dogs. I stopped by the kennel to chat about getting older dogs ready for the season and introducing an older dog to hunting. We also covered some repeat BirdCamp topics of safety and manners. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail…

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Danny Byrum 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

57:43

This week we have Alabama Native Danny Byrum. Danny has been a strong name in North Alabama for nearly half a century.By Mason Bush

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Scott Kaminski, AKA Grouse Bum talking about grouse camp. 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

59:54

Scott was nominated by a mutual friend Dave to talk with me about grouse camp and all the usual topics. It went exactly as expected. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfi…

1
Garmin Alpha LTE Review with Zach Conkey 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

21:04

This week we go over the craze of the newest thing on the market. Garmin has released the new tracking collar that runs off LTE phone signal. This is huge for the houndsman industry. #conkeysoutdoors #razorhuntinggear #joydogfoodBy Mason Bush

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Chris Saunders 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

41:13

This week we get to talk dogs, life, and friendship with Chris Saunders. Chris has been an avid hunter for nearly half of a century. Chris is a joy to talk to. Hope you enjoy!By Mason Bush

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Baja 500 Recap - Toby Price, Justin Davis, Cayden MacCachren, Polvoorde, & More 2:18:10

1+ y ago2:18:10

2:18:10

What happens when meticulous preparation meets fierce competition? Join us on the Dirt Life Show as we unravel the intense journey of the Baja 500 with co-host Ryan Edwards from Vision Wheel. This episode is packed with exclusive insights from victorious racers like Toby Price and Joe Whiting. Toby shares the strategic brilliance behind their flawl…

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"The Final Cast" with Judas Bowling (Replay) 1:33:12

1+ y ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Many of you know Judas Bowling and the battle he has fought the last several years. To know Judas is to Love him. If you’ve been around Judas very long then you know laughing and smiling is mandatory! There’s never been a better commentator! Many of Judas’s closest friends and relatives gathered around today and shared many memories and experiences…

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