Best Training Ground Guru Podcasts (2024)

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Paul Fernie: English Sporting Director making a mark in Germany 40:18

1h ago40:18

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Our guest on Episode #66 of the TGG Podcast is Paul Fernie. Paul is Sporting Director of SV Darmstadt in Germany. He grew up in Hull and worked in analysis roles in England before the opportunity came to join Wiesbaden. He progressed from Head of Recruitment to Sporting Director and led the club from promotion to Bundesliga 2. Paul told us how the …

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Champion trainer takes us to school on steadiness from A-Z; retrieving from A-around T or thereabouts 1:09:17

5h ago1:09:17

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Jake Bartells re-joins us to share his hard-won wisdom on training dogs to the highest level. His bonafides include multiple NAVHDA Versatile Champions and a 12-year-old daughter who's learned enough to have her own dog entered in the Invitational Test this year. You want help with your dog's steadiness, well Jake's got a step-by-step tutorial you …

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What a Balanced Meal Plan ACTUALLY Looks Like (Ep. 272) 15:09

2h ago15:09

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Balance can have a variety of definitions but today we are taking it quite literally. What does it mean for your meal plan to contain equal parts Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats? For weekly recipes that you can use to fill your own personal meal plan, I invite you to join my recipe email list at the link below. https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/r…

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BONUS: bird hunting destination ... western Kansas. Where, when, why and how 33:12

4d ago33:12

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I'm recounting one of my many visits to this incredible state, often overlooked by passionate pheasant hunters hell bent on one of the Dakotas. Take three days, in three different places, that may offer an alternative to the usual spots for this year's road trip. We'll explore public and walk-in habitats in the midst of pheasant country, Kansas sty…

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Bird hunter & author on the spirit of hunting ... and access to more hunting ground 1:01:39

7d ago1:01:39

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He's been through the wringer, but came out the other side stronger, more resilient and committed to the therapeutic value of hunting. Avid pheasant hunter and theologian Tony Jones outlines it all in his new book The God of Wild Places, and in this fascinating interview from the floor of Pheasant Fest. Starting late in life, Tony's outdoor journey…

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Is Aldi Really the Cheaper Grocery Store? (Ep 271) 13:00

7d ago13:00

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Healthy Food can be expensive: FACT Whole Foods can be expensive: FACT How do you find the least expensive healthy foods? LISTEN to this Podcast :) For lunch and learn opportunities for your company and nutrition coaching information email info@ttgnwla.com or danye@thedietdoc.com or DM me at @danyephillips on Instagram. Visit www.ttgnwla.com or www…

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Public land bird hunting: lessons from a self-taught expert 1:03:01

11d ago1:03:01

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This guy, like many of us, has learned things the hard way so you don't have to. Keng Yang (@kengyang1) is a hardcore DIY hunter from Minnesota who inspired us at Pheasant Fest last year with ideas and tips on finding new public access hunting land. His personal experiences are lessons for all of us. From the floor of Pheasant Fest we talk dogs, hu…

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BONUS EPISODE: Chukar country - the Great Basin ... a primer for bird hunters, from habitat to jumping-off points 36:11

16d ago36:11

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Thanks for all your positive feedback on that Montana bonus episode ... now, another of my favorite places - the West's Great Basin. If chukars are on your bucket list, here's a primer on where to go, what to do, and how to hunt them. From topography to behavior, habitat characteristics to strategy, here's my 30 years' experience roaming this incre…

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Shotgun guru takes us to school on new guns, innovations, technology and shooting better 58:49

18d ago58:49

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"Figure out what your gun likes ..." one of the best pieces of advice you'll ever get from shotgun guru and Gun Dog magazine writer Brad Fitzpatrick. He's authored the shotgun column in the magazine for years, and has the enviable job of test-shooting everything new and classic in the shotgun world. Brad is a bird hunter, TV host, author of five bo…

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Bird-dog training legend: Bob West's insights on tests, 3 critical commands, pad care and a feeding regimen 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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Hunter, dog trainer, nutritional guru, magazine writer, an Upland National treasure ... Bob West of Purina joins me for a wide-ranging discussion full of reminiscences. Besides talking about his fellow legends, Bob's backstory might just prove he was the first "influencer" in our world ... back when TV was still made on magnetic tape and in 4:3 scr…

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BONUS: Bird hunting road trip - Montana, one of my top five states 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Pack the dog, extra ammo, and fasten your seatbelt. We're headed for Big Sky country on this bonus episode. Stories, suggestions and tips, starting points and advice that might help on your next road trip. This state is loaded with public-access walk-in and government-administered ground. I'll cover my own experiences with habitat, seasons, and tac…

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Danny Röhl: Masterminding Sheffield Wednesday's Great Escape 42:59

1M ago42:59

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Our guest on Episode #65 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Danny Röhl. Danny led Sheffield Wednesday to one of English football's great escapes last season. When he took over in October, the club were seven points adrift of safety with no wins in 10. By the end of the campaign they were three points clear of relegation. In this episo…

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Versatile champion, bird dog trainer, hunter: Curt Fry's views on all things dogs and birds 1:03:37

1M ago1:03:37

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He and his dogs are NAVHDA versatile champions several times over ... and those dogs are English Setters. It's one testament to this guy's training acumen, passion for dogs and bird hunting. Curt Fry is also a hunt test judge, clinician, hardcore grouse and woodcock hunter. We do a deep dive into steadying a bird dog from start to finish: objective…

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10 Qs To Spot A POOR Meal Plan (Ep. 270) 25:15

1M ago25:15

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You need to run the opposite direction if you receive a meal plan that sounds like the one I've described in this episode. A meal plan should be many things but spotting a poor one can be tricky if you don't have a nutrition background. * Email me at danye@thedietdoc.com for any specific meal plan questions or find me on Instagram @danyephillips * …

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Let's go on a chukar hunt ... and everyone chips in on saving a buck or two 57:05

1M ago57:05

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It's the off-season, and time to re-live some of the hunts from last fall. In this Field Debrief, I'll relate a chukar hunt we did on eclipse weekend last October in Northern Nevada. Fascinating finds, beautiful country, and a few lessons, too. Then, everyone offers suggestions on saving money on gear, trips, and dogs. And, what NOT to economize on…

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Industry Insider talks all things ammo for bird hunters and clay target shooters; plus your hard-earned lessons 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

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This week, we talk to industry insider Dan Compton, product director for The Kinetic Group's Remington, Hevi-Shot and Federal shotgun ammunition lines. He's a hunter so of course we'll talk about that, but we'll also find out what's new at each company, what's in development, and how shotshells work. We look at recent innovations in design, find ou…

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Valley quail & chukars: industry insider talks shotgun business and his favorite quarry 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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This week's "Industry Insider" is Andy McCormick, president of sales & marketing for Legacy Sports International, whose Pointer shotgun brand is our first topic. We talk all things shotgun business: design and manufacturing, quality control, trends in the industry, and advice on what to look for when shopping for a new shotgun. We cover the relativ…

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Chukar hunter, test judge, trainer extraordinaire ... Phil Swain shares his experience and expertise 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

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Recent recipient of the NAVHDA Jim & Bobby Applegate Award for Outstanding Volunteer Contributions, Phil Swain joins us to provide insights, tips, and a bit of "dog-ology." He's a trainer, clinician, test judge, bird hunter and all-around good guy willing to help just about anyone with a bird dog. Among other things, we talk developing a steady dog…

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Trainer/collar pro covers tech & training, what's new in the industry ... plus how to be a good hunting buddy 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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You will learn something, I guarantee it. Pete Fisher of Dogtra knows e-collars, and as a pro trainer he also knows the dogs we put them on. We'll re-visit Pheasant Fest for an insightful, wide-ranging interview covering the right way to use e-collars, some clever additional ways to employ them, and a ton of dog training tips and advice. We take a …

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Hunting dog peak performance: expert outlines his strategy for fueling and training 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

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Peak performance ... what we all want from our hunting dog. Karl Gunzer will help - he's director of the sporting dog group at Purina Pro Plan Sport, a dog trainer and hunter. He's as in-the-know as anyone I know about all things nutrition for canine athletes, from a theoretical and a practical basis. He's also hanging around with all the folks in …

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Bird dog vet covers it all: cuts and gouges, snakes and sticks, and how to handle 'em 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

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In the yard and in the field, taking good care of your dog is critical to a successful hunt. After all, you probably go hunting to watch him work. So keeping him healthy is a high priority, and there's nobody better to help us than the "Gun Dog Doc," Joe Spoo, DVM. A hunter, elite athlete and veterinarian, Joe knows more than a bit about canine fir…

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Premier episode: "Out & About" outdoors stories, tips, advice, suggestions and FUN for the whole family 8:53

3M ago8:53

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You're the first to hear it ... a pilot episode that may become a series. I've been doing a short-form feature on satellite radio for over two years and much of the material is probably of use to you and your family, so here it is. It's a work in progress, but here's your chance to make suggestions on what you like, length, topics, and format. Your…

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Bird hunting South Africa and a boatload of shooting tips from a master teacher 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

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If you don't learn something that makes you a better shooter, well, the Olympic shooting team has an opening. Don Currie is a bird hunter and the chief instructor of the National Sporting Clays Association. His instructional DVD “Focus – Movement – Faith” is the #1 rated sporting clays DVD on Amazon.com. And he's here to help you hit more birds and…

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Insiders talk bird hunting chokes, enriching your and your dog's lives ... and what about those off-road vehicles? 1:06:22

3M ago1:06:22

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A peek into the operations of a leading choke tube maker, and insights into the need for a new non-profit to help bird dogs - and their owners. This week in our periodic "Industry Insider" series, Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes joins us to delve deep into their manufacturing process, materials, engineering, and he previews the company's newest pro…

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"First Couple" of bird dog training: Ronnie Smith & Susanna Love on development of "little domestic predators," and why they love flank collars 57:48

3M ago57:48

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The "first couple" of bird dog training joins us from the floor of the 2024 Pheasant Fest: Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love cover all things puppy development, from mindset to introducing birds, getting pup ready for gunfire and introducing steadiness. They have some fascinating insights into how a dog thinks and how we should alter our own thinking a…

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Kali Parmley, Gun Dog magazine editor, on dogs, hunts, birds and why 49:18

4M ago49:18

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Peek inside the workings of Gun Dog magazine ... courtesy of its editor-in-chief, Kali Parmley, then we go afield where she takes us to incredible locations, hunting a wide variety of bird species. Kali offers hunting tips and strategy, insights into owning multiple dogs and older dogs, training too. Kali tells us how a TV show works, shares the ri…

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Natasha Patel: Innovating in New York and Southampton 52:52

4M ago52:52

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Our guest on Episode #64 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Natasha Patel. Natasha is Assistant Academy Director at Southampton and one of the most experienced women working in men's professional football. From 2011 to 2019 she was Academy Analyst and then Head of Performance Analysis at Southampton, before leaving to become Head of P…

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Pro's talk hunt strategy & tactics, habitat and dog care 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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Back to Pheasant Fest for an in-depth tutorial on everything from dog training to sharptail hunting from two guys who hunt hard and often: Trevor Walz and Tom Dombroski of LandTrust.com. For fun, to scout new properties, a little guiding, and to work a long string of dogs, these guys are on the ground all season and have a couple lifetimes of exper…

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Bird hunting, killing, and vegetarians ... author explains all 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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What is the meaning of death? Gotcha! You thought I'd ask the meaning of life. Okay, we'll address both, within a hunting context, thanks to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, one of three authors (with Linda K. Miller and Capt. Keith A. Cunningham) of the new book ON HUNTING ... A definitive study of the mind, body and ecology of the hunter in the modern wor…

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The "Steroid Shot" Course for Nutritional Lifestyle Change w/Michelle Borenstein (Ep. 269) 22:46

4M ago22:46

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Are you empty nesters ready to make a nutritional lifestyle change? Michelle shares her experience with our online, self-paced nutrition course, Field Guide to Fat Loss, and how it's changed her life FOREVER. * Visit www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching-course to purchase Field Guide to Fat Loss today :) * Watch this episode at youtube.com/@thetraini…

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French Brittany: "pocket rocket" history and hunting style and your best bird hunt of last season 50:09

4M ago50:09

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From the national conclave of the Club Epagneul Breton: foundation breed, growing in popularity here in the States, the Epagneul Breton (French Brittany) has earned a reputation as an energetic, vest-pocket-sized bird dog. We'll trace the history on both sides of the Atlantic with Fred Overby, the unofficial historian of the Club Epagneul Breton US…

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Off-season training for you and your bird dog: your main objectives and some tips to help 54:12

5M ago54:12

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It's training season ... all those new year's resolutions, promises to your buddy or your dog ... you've told me what you want to work on and we'll cover it with some tips and suggestions. Steadiness, recall, retrieving are the main points you've asked about, but we'll also address some other things YOU should do before Opening Day to make next sea…

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Rene Maric: From blogging to Bayern Munich (Part 2) 52:42

5M ago52:42

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Here is Part 2 of our interview with Bayern Munich Head of Coach Development and Playing Philosophy Rene Maric. In this second half, Rene told us how he kickstarted his career with the tactics blog Spielverlagerung, about coaching Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund, and about his brief spell as assistant at Leeds United. SHOW N…

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Rene Maric: From blogging to Bayern Munich (Part 1) 43:13

5M ago43:13

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Our guest on Episode #62 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is René Marić. The Austrian is one of the most interesting and highly-rated young coaches in European football. He made his name by founding the cult tactics blog Spielverlagerung and went on to become Assistant Manager at Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Do…

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Texas pro bird hunting guide: practical advice and what trips his trigger out there 1:10:01

5M ago1:10:01

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From "Quail Alley" in Texas, Orvis 2023 Guide of the Year Jon Hubble enlightens us on quail hunting and habitat, tactics, and dog handling. Jon's Premier Wingshooting is in country that still looks - and hunts - like the old days, with oaks, native grasses and plenty of water. We'll also cover how to handle bad scenting conditions, why it's better …

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Bird hunter's guide to dog games and why you should enter one 46:47

5M ago46:47

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Extend your hunting season, forge a year-long bond with your hunting dog ... just two reasons to try a trial, hunt test or "bird dog challenge." I've entered, marshalled, gunned for, cooked for, passed - and failed - a lot of them, and gotta tell you, it's the best way to enjoy your dog during the off season. Oh, and he'll LOVE it. From how to find…

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Radhi Jaidi: Breaking barriers as a player and coach 1:00:15

5M ago1:00:15

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Our guest on Episode #61 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Radhi Jaidi. Radhi is a true legend of Tunisian football, having played 105 times for his country and won every trophy there was to win at club level there. Fans in England will know him best from his time at Bolton Wanderers, where he played under Sam Allardyce and helped th…

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Quail farts ... and is one bird worth $1,000? Quail biologist has hunting tips and hope for bobs 1:11:56

5M ago1:11:56

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Dr. Kelly Reyna is Director of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research and Principal Investigator of the Quail Research Laboratory at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He's a bit of an optimist, and conducting leading-edge research on "untaming" pen-raised birds, how wild birds really react to predators, and habitat ... including how cattl…

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Pro chukar guide on wild birds, dogs, strategies & tactics 1:15:40

6M ago1:15:40

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Wild chukars, Huns, sharptails and sage grouse are Ryan's domain, roaming the uplands of Wyoming as an Orvis-endorsed hunting guide. He and his string of 10 dogs (setters, shorthairs and a springer) take clients into some of the roughest, most challenging terrain in the West, and he's got a few lessons for us. We cover the relative merits of setter…

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Two whistles and a compass: Bird hunting guide Durrell Smith talks dogs, bobs, chukars and public access 1:10:39

6M ago1:10:39

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Why didn't we talk sooner? Durrell Smith is an Orvis-endorsed guide, fine artist, dog man, podcaster and probably a lot of other things we never got around to in this wide-ranging discussion. We'll cover his tips on accessing more public land to hunt, dog behavior and some stellar moments from this season. We also hear a touching story of three gen…

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From Plie to Plank: A Dancer's Nutritional Pursuit (Ep. 268) 12:54

6M ago12:54

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Gwen Cardone is a personal trainer, a Pilates Instructor, a Ballerina and all around dance professional who is continuously searching for ways to improve her health, body composition and relationship with food. To join our 8-week online nutrition course, Field Guide to Fat Loss, head to www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching and choose your 1 time purc…

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Ruben Selles: In the eye of the storm at Reading 1:01:46

6M ago1:01:46

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Our guest on Episode #60 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Reading manager Ruben Selles. The highly-rated coach gained plaudits for the way he managed Southampton for the second half of last season and there were high hopes when he took over at Reading in the summer. However, an ongoing financial crisis has plunged the very future of…

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Better wingshooting - a champion’s advice; your winter hunt photos & your dog’s holiday haul. 1:01:25

6M ago1:01:25

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Shoot better simply by paying attention ... to this champion. Anthony Matarese Jr. joins me to talk shooting techniques, styles, and the things that vex us in the field and on the range. From foot position to lead, practice strategy to gun mount, this guy knows his stuff. In 2014 Anthony became the youngest shooter in history to be inducted into th…

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A Self-Paced Nutrition Solution: A Mom's Nutritional Adventure (Ep. 267) 8:24

7M ago8:24

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Field Guide to Fat Loss, A Digital 318 Nutrition Course created by Danye Phillips and The Training Ground is AVAILABLE for PURCHASE as you read this. From Jan 9th-18th, you can buy this self-paced, 8 week nutrition course and enjoy a customized nutrition coaching program at your own pace. * Link to Purchase: One Time Purchase of $297 https://danye-…

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Bird dog training pro: steadiness, explained well. On location at the Epagneul Breton conclave: high-level tests, and your new year’s resolutions 50:09

7M ago50:09

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Coming to you from the Club Epagneul-U.S. national conclave, I cornered trainer/hunter Jake Bartells between runs. Jake is a consummate trainer with five NAVHDA Invitational Champions and a number of CEB-US titles. Jake brings us up to speed on the breed, the club, the testing process, and then takes us to school on training our own dogs. Jake's in…

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From Courtroom to Kitchen: A Lawyer's Nutrition Success Story (Ep. 266) 7:06

7M ago7:06

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Join Isabela for her "legal" perspective on our online nutrition coaching program and digital course, Field Guide to Fat Loss! * Want to purchase this course? It will be available on Tuesday, January 9th 2024. Head to: www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching or Join the Waitlist https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/coursewaitlist Watch this episode on Yo…

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Empowering Moms! A Nutritional Transformation Journey w/ Shan Ponthie (Ep. 265) 20:44

7M ago20:44

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Shan is a nutrition and training client with The Training Ground and she beta tested our online nutrition course. She's a momma and absolutely crushing her strength training while focused on long term health. She's sharing that there is always room for more learning and application of knowledge into a lifestyle that will carry her many more decades…

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Warm & dry bird hunting ... you want it, dontcha? Here’s where to go. 35:36

7M ago35:36

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I pulled together notes from all the places I've hunted in winter, polled good friends and reliable sources, to provide you with a list of publicly-accessible, wild-bird starting points for warmer hunting spots when you're tired of shoveling snow. There's nine different states, a multitude of new species (to most of us) and dozens of places to star…

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Our Digital Nutrition Course Review! A Psychiatrist's Perspective. (Ep. 264) 8:34

7M ago8:34

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This episode shares our first Beta Tester testimony from our online nutrition course, The Field Guide to Fat Loss, that launched in October 2023. Parker Jones is a Psychiatrist at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, La and he's sharing his journey on health and nutrition with us today. * For more details on our nutrition course and to join the waitli…

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Train your bird dog during the season: why and how; and what he’s getting you for Christmas 1:04:45

7M ago1:04:45

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It's mid-season. Would your dog say you've gone off the rails? Would you say he's gone with you? We'll address some of the ways to train during the season, relate some common situations, and offer some suggestions. So will you - telling us about your dogs, your issues - and hopefully, we'll get to some answers. Plus, your dog's Christmas wishes - a…

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