Best Wiklund Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 274: Owen Lucas & Piper Wiklund 39:03

7d ago39:03

39:03

From the outstanding performance of Matt Wilkinson to a Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week nod for Logan Grant, there was no shortage of storylines we followed this week. So we go through a lengthy news rundown before getting to two guests from the Canadian College Baseball Conference. We start off with Prairie Baseball Academy in…

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Episode 275: Aiden Szautner, Jacob Wrubleski & Brady Turner 54:13

1d ago54:13

54:13

The University of Calgary Dinos are facing some stiff competition in their quest to repeat as CCBC champions. We sit down with veteran Aiden Szautner to get inside the clubhouse after the first weeks of the season. We also chat with Dawgs Academy alum Jacob Wrubleski about his stellar freshman season at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. And we al…

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Steph Lane with Outdoor Mentors 37:52

11d ago37:52

37:52

Sit down with host, Audrey Mayes, and Steph Lane the Iowa Program Coordinator for Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors. We are talking about the importance of mentoring new members of the hunting community, Pass It On’s mission and what makes a good mentor.By Remington Ammunition

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Episode 273: Rejean Bourget, Kyle Yip & Eric Hartman 55:30

16d ago55:30

55:30

The warm weather is back which is making it feel like baseball season now. We get through a ton of pro and college news headlines, then chat with Edmonton Collegiate Hawks veteran Rejean Bourget (Bonnyville/St. Francis Xavier), UBC Thunderbirds freshman Kyle Yip (Calgary/Vauxhall Academy) and Baseball Canada Junior National Team invitee Eric Hartma…

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Episode 272: Ryan Dousett, Cole Huebner & Tim Piasentin 51:26

24d ago51:26

51:26

Baseball season is in full swing with MLB and the minor leagues getting underway. We get caught up on the CCBC as well and chat with Calgary's Ryan Dousett, who is with Okanagan College, then sit down with AHP Academy alum and Indian Hills Community College standout Cole Huebner and Dawgs Academy prospect Tim Piasentin, who is one of many players w…

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Turkey Fools Day 36:51

27d ago36:51

36:51

Today is Turkey Fools Day and to celebrate we are sitting down with host, Audrey Mayes, our resident Tom Slayer, Director of Centerfire Products Kris Carson, the shotshell expert himself, Ronnie Evan, and the guy who has never gotten his turkey but won’t give up hope, Remington Gun Club supervisor, Justin Hefner. We’re touching on all everything Tu…

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Episode 271: The CCBC Season Preview Extravaganza 1:21:50

1M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Not only is it Opening Weekend in Major League Baseball, but the Canadian College Baseball Conference kicks off this weekend as well with all games happening in BC. The University of Calgary Dinos are the defending champions, but both the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs and Edmonton Collegiate Hawks are hot on their tails. We get the inside scoop on…

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Episode 270: New Minnesota Twin Kyle Bloor 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

We last chatted with Kyle Bloor on Episode 220 of the show as he was in the midst of a great season at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he ended up going 3-0 with 7 saves in 21 appearances including one start, posting an ERA of 5.04 and 40 strikeouts in 30+ innings of work. Bloor had dreams of going pro, heading to Falmouth of the Cape Cod Leag…

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Episode 269: Max Hartman, Jaxon Zanolli & Carter Beck 46:07

1M ago46:07

46:07

While the snow is flying outside here in Alberta, several Western Canadian baseball products are soaring at US college programs. We go through a few of the highlights before we're joined by St. Albert Minor Baseball and Dawgs Academy alum Max Hartman (Washington State University), Olds native and St. Joseph's Academy product Jaxon Zanolli (UMary) a…

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LIVE from Pheasant Fest 2024 Part 3: Women on the Wing 25:27

1M ago25:27

25:27

Today we’re sitting down host, Audrey Mayes, Nina Hoekstra, more commonly known by her social media handle @in.ninas.nature, and Nikki Peitz with Horse and Hunt club in Minnesota. We’re focusing on women in the hunting world. Pheasants Forever has a great organization called Women on the Wing that focuses on female participation within the space of…

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Episode 268: Ben Hoshizaki & Cardel Dick 47:09

1M ago47:09

47:09

In an unexpected twist, both guests this week aren't just chasing their baseball dreams, but they are also pursuing educational ventures in engineering. Dawgs Academy grad Ben Hoshizaki is into his sophomore season at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, where he is leading all Canadians in US college programs in stolen bases. We chat with him about…

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LIVE from Pheasant Fest 2024 Part 2: Meateater's Ryan "Cal" Callaghan 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

Sit down with Meateater’s Ryan “Cal” Callaghan, and host, Audrey Mayes, to talk about Conservation issues. We touch on Pheasants Forever’s efforts in restoring habitat and how to get involved, explain what the Farm Bill is, Meateater’s land access initiative, and dive into the PATH program. We are live on the 2024 Pheasant Fest floor.…

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Episode 267: Andrew Albers 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

Andrew Albers spent 13 seasons in professional baseball, including parts of five years in the Majors with the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. The North Battleford, Saskatchewan product was also a fixture of the Baseball Canada roster, playing in several major events including the Pan Am Games, Baseball World Cup and the 202…

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Episode 266: Jim Kotkas & Brett Getz 41:51

2M ago41:51

41:51

We had originally planned to head south to Vauxhall Academy of Baseball for their annual banquet and awards last Saturday. Then I ended up catching yet another cold, then Mother Nature dumped a ton of snow on us, rendering us immobile to take in the celebrations. However, we have been able to catch up with a few of the honoured guests from what was…

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LIVE from Pheasant Fest 2024 Part 1: Jared Wiklund 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Our host, Audrey Mayes, made the trip up to Souix Falls, South Dakota where the 2024 Pheasants Forever show, Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic was held. She got to speak to some great upland hunters and conservationists about Pheasants Forever’s involvement in habitat work, land access issues and solutions, and the beauty in all aspects of the upland…

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Episode 265: 25 Years of Lethbridge Bulls Baseball 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

It’s hard to believe but it’s been 25 years since the Lethbridge Bulls joined what was then the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League. That decision changed the trajection of the league, which would later become the Western Major Baseball League and is now known as the Western Canadian Baseball League. Take a trip down memory lane with coach Todd Hubk…

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Episode 264: Cohen Achen, Justin Breen & Jason Serafinchon 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

The US college baseball season is well-underway and several Albertans are getting themselves into the headlines with great performances at all levels. We take a look at some of the best over the past week, then we catch up with Calgary Babe Ruth product and Lindsay Wilson College veteran Cohen Achen as well as Fort McMurray Minor Baseball and Dawgs…

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Breaking Clays - The Basics 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Sit down with our host, Audrey Mayes and Remington Ammunition’s resident experts in breaking Target Clays: Head of Research and Development, Jon Langenfeld, Supervisor of the Remington Gun Club, Justin Hefner, and the All-American himself, Research and Development Engineer, Logan Henry. We’ll be talking through the three most common disciplines of …

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Episode 263: Prairie Baseball Academy Awards Night 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

It's banquet and awards night season and recently, it was Prairie Baseball Academy who spent a night celebrating the year and two new members of the PBA Hall of Fame. Our Ian Wilson catches up with PBA head coach Todd Hubka as well as the two new inductees: Rob Greeno and Rob Watt.By Alberta Dugout Stories

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Episode 262: Introducing Saskatchewan Dugout Stories 37:19

3M ago37:19

37:19

We have an announcement to make: we are expanding and have officially launched Saskatchewan Dugout Stories. To mark the occasion, Dugout Stories co-founder Ian Wilson joins us for a bit of context behind our decision and what he's most excited for. Then we get a "state of the game" conversation with Baseball Sask's Greg Brons.…

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Big Green Ballistics 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

Today we’re expanding on the ballistics question that was asked in the previous Listener Questions podcast. Sit down with Ballistics engineer, Jimmy Lawrence, and host, Audrey Mayes as they guide us through the ins and outs of internal, external, and terminal ballistics.By Remington Ammunition

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Episode 261: Buck Martinez, Scott Belford & Scott Mitchell 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

We're doing things just a little differently this week. With just two weeks left until pitchers and catchers report in MLB, we thought we'd take a look at the expectations of Canada's team, the Toronto Blue Jays, through the lens of three people with ties to Alberta. Sportsnet broadcast and former MLB catcher Buck Martinez was here recently as part…

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Episode 260: Recapping the Blue Jays Academy National Coaches Clinic 42:21

3M ago42:21

42:21

Dozens of coaches spent last weekend at Webber Academy, just outside of Calgary, for the Blue Jays Academy National Coaches Clinic. They learned about how they can get the most out of their teams through drills, practices and even game-planning with several high-profile guest speakers including former Blue Jays Pat Borders, Devon White, Buck Martin…

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Deer Hunting 101 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

We’re diving into deer hunting with Director of Marketing, Joel Hodgdon, Director of Centerfire Products, Kris Carson, and Head of Research and Development, Jon Langenfeld, and host, Audrey Mayes. We’re going to touch on everything from guided hunts to finding the trophies on your own.By Remington Ammunition

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Episode 259: Baseball Canada CEO Jason Dickson 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

This one isn't just for our listeners in Alberta. Baseball Canada released its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan in November, and while it might not mean a lot to some, there are a lot of interesting pieces to it, including how the organization plans to grow the sport across the country, evaluating the possibility of a 15U and 23U National Team, and the pot…

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Episode 258: Ernie Whitt & The Blue Jays Academy National Coaches Clinic 44:29

4M ago44:29

44:29

Welcome to the first episode of the 2024 season! While we've seen Old Man Winter return with a vengeance, it's easy to start dreaming about the upcoming summer baseball season. It actually starts with the preparation being done by coaches, aided this year by Blue Jays Academy bringing its annual National Coaches Clinic to Webber Academy in Calgary …

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2024 Podcast Season Announcement 1:54

4M ago1:54

1:54

Greetings and salutations, friends! We hope 2024 is off to a great start for you and yours. It's that time of year again where we get things set up for the upcoming year, and we're excited to announce that the first episode of the 2024 season of Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast will arrive on Thursday, January 11. We also have some big plans for…

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Sharing Stories with Blood Origins Founder Robbie Kroger 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

Sit down host Audrey Mayes and the Founder of Blood Origins, Dr. Robbie Kroger. Blood Origins is a Wildlife Conservation fundraising organization that focuses on the heart of hunting. Robbie and his team have spent years gathering stories and truths about human interaction with wildlife, and the stories that Blood Origins has been able to share wit…

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Ho Ho Ho, Handgun Ammo! 31:26

4M ago31:26

31:26

Happy Holidays from Remington Ammunition! This episode drops on Christmas day, and we thought there would be nothing better than to cover handgun ammo for those who are lucky enough to get one under your tree this year! Join Host, Audrey Mayes, and Research and Development Engineer, Leland Mason, as they discuss target, self-defense, and frangible …

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Episode 257: Matt Coutney & Tristan Peters 43:59

5M ago43:59

43:59

We started the year with two pros (Damiano Palmegiani and Adam Macko), so why not finish the 2023 season with two more, in the form of Wetaskiwin's Matt Coutney and Manitoba's Tristan Peters. Coutney, who attended St. FX Academy and Old Dominion University, just wrapped up his first full pro season in the Los Angeles Angels system, while Peters, wh…

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Listener Questions 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

Sit down with Host, Audrey Mayes, and Remington Ballistic Engineer, Jimmy Lawerence, to answer listener questions! They cover topics from Vintage Shotguns, Reloading, 44 Mag options, Varmint Loads, and Plant History.By Remington Ammunition

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Episode 256: Zoe Hicks 38:14

5M ago38:14

38:14

Zoe Hicks laughs when you ask her about where she’s from. Among her answers: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Red Deer, Austria, Calgary, back to Manitoba, then off to US college and has now spent the last couple of winters back in Calgary. This last summer was a whirlwind though, as she played first base for Canada at the Women’s Softball World Cup, then t…

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Episode 255: 2023 Baseball Alberta Awards 32:08

5M ago32:08

32:08

It was a celebration fit for every Alberta community from Acme to Youngstown and from border to border to border to border. Baseball Alberta held its annual general meeting and awards banquet last weekend in Edmonton to talk about the year that was, look ahead to the upcoming year, and of course, hand out some hardware. We sit down with 18U 'AAA' P…

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Core Lokt: Making the Mushroom 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

Sit down with host Audrey Mayes, Head of Research and Development, Jon Langenfeld, Centerfire Product Manager, Kris Carson, and Research and Development Engineer, Ricky Buckmaster to walk us through the history of Core Lokt, why it stands out as an iconic cartridge, and the future of this killer bullet type.…

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Episode 254: The Soroka Swap, Baseball Hall Ballots & Heartfelt Stories 37:44

5M ago37:44

37:44

What a week it was for Alberta's baseball scene, which started on the night our last episode dropped. For those who might have missed it, Calgary's Michael Soroka was involved in a blockbuster deal between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox. Our Ian Wilson stops by for some analysis and thoughts on the trade, as well as Alberta's connections …

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Episode 253: Joe Young 29:56

5M ago29:56

29:56

We recap what has been a busy couple of weeks on the local baseball scene, including Matt Lloyd being named Baseball Canada's Men's National Team Most Valuable Player, Fort McMurray being named hosts for more national tournaments, a local look at the Arizona Fall League and a multitude of college commitments. Then we get to our guest, and the mere …

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Billion Round Ben 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

Sit down with host Audrey Mayes, and Process Engineer and Sponsored Shooter Ben Bell, to talk about life as a sponsored shooter, Remington Rimfire, and Ben's journey as a Remington Engineer.By Remington Ammunition

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Episode 252: Levi Moon 40:09

6M ago40:09

40:09

It was only supposed to be a one-year deal to try playing baseball internationally. Yet, here we are, six years later, and Levi Moon is still traveling the world playing the game he loves. The Red Deer product has had a fascinating journey in the game, starting at home before becoming part of the first Badlands Academy team in Oyen. He went onto pl…

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Episode 251: Harold Northcott 33:40

6M ago33:40

33:40

When you think baseball in Central Alberta, one family name is synonymous with the game: Northcott. And while he may too humble to admit it, Harold Northcott is an Alberta baseball legend. The Clive, Alberta native had a storied playing career which took him to Eastern Oregon University, where he helped the Mountaineers set team records for wins in…

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Duck Hunting 101 with Outdoor Limits 37:55

6M ago37:55

37:55

Sit down with host Audrey Mayes, Outdoor Limits star Josh Peck, and Remington’s own Shotshell Product Manager Ronnie Evans as we talk waterfowl. We’re discussing all aspects of Duck Hunting from calling to ammunition to decoy choice to blind selection.By Remington Ammunition

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Episode 250: Okotoks to host 2024 WCBL All-Star Game 34:10

6M ago34:10

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Plenty of big news items coming out of the Western Canadian Baseball League this week, with the biggest being the announcement that Okotoks will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Our Ian Wilson caught up with WCBL president Kevin Kvame and managing director of corporate sponsors and marketing Mark Stiles to talk about the selection process, while Dawgs …

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Episode 249: Alberta’s Rise on the National Stage 44:46

6M ago44:46

44:46

It started as a simple question our Joe McFarland posted on Twitter/X shortly after Nathan Flewelling (Innisfail) picked up the Home Run Derby crown at the Canadian Futures Showcase and Simon Baker (Cochrane) at the Canadian Futures Showcase: does Alberta punch above its weight when it comes to baseball in Canada? It elicited a number of replies, D…

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Shooting Under the Lights at The Grand American 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

Sit Down with host Audrey Mayes, six-time All-American trap shooter and Research & Development engineer, Logan Henry, along with shotgun shooting sports extraordinaire and Director of Product Engineering, Jon Langenfeld, as they reflect on the World Trapshooting Championship; The Grand American. They'll touch on Remington Ammunition's history at th…

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Episode 248: Leo Cote, Ben Prediger and Josh Burgmann 1:12:52

7M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Plenty of catching up to do on this week's episode and all three guests were fantastic. Hear from Dawgs Academy (via Quebec) product and Oregon State commit Leo Cote about his great summer, former Baseball Alberta Midget-AAA Player of the Year and Sylvan Lake Gulls catcher Ben Prediger and Vauxhall Academy/University of Washington alum and head sco…

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Episode 247: Reece Hemmerling, Charmayne Gervais & Stevyn Andrachick 42:56

7M ago42:56

42:56

Welcome to October and the start of the MLB playoff race, which is also an unofficial sign of the local scene starting to slow down. We chat about some of the headlines we're watching, then welcome a trio of athletes to the show. We hear from AHP Academy product Reece Hemmerling as he starts his sophomore season at Barton Community College, Basebal…

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Dual Shot. Dual Purpose. Remington Nitro Steel Duplex. 25:49

7M ago25:49

25:49

Introducing the New Remington Nitro Steel shotshell loads. Sit down with host Audrey Mayes, Research and Development Engineer and shotgun enthusiast, Colt Lloyd, Shotshell Product Manager, and longtime waterfowler, Ronnie Evans, and Director of Marketing and our resident upland game hunter, Joel Hodgdon. They're talking duplex loads, duck hunting, …

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Episode 246: Recapping the Canadian Futures Showcase & Reconnecting with Scott Gillespie 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

Alberta took centre stage at the annual Canadian Futures Showcase in Toronto, with Innisfail's Nathan Flewelling taking home the Home Derby crown while Cochrane's Simon Baker was named Showcase MVP. Reporter Zach Worden caught up with them both, then joins us to recap what was a big week of baseball at Rogers Centre. Then we sit down with Sherwood …

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Life as an ADHD Actress and Dating Coach with Natalie Stavola! 1:10:56

7M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Follow Natalie on instagram at @nataliestavola On this episode we talk all things ADHD. Natalie breaks down her adhd journey!

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Episode 245: Oregon State visits Dawgs Academy in Okotoks 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

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Playoff season is upon us and several Alberta-born and raised athletes have been able to raise trophies over their head. We recap those wins, then we head to Okotoks where Ian Wilson has spent most of the week chatting with those taking part in the Oregon State visit and camp at Dawgs Academy. He brings us a great conversation with Beavers head coa…

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360 Buckhammer. Straight Up Better. 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

Sit down with host Audrey Mayes, Director of Marketing, Joel Hodgdon, Head Engineer of Research and Development, Jon Langenfeld, and Centerfire Product Manager Kris Carson to talk about Remington’s newest cartridge the 360 Buckhammer. We’re talking about what it takes to create a new cartridge, 360 specific ballistics, and what the future holds for…

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