Eastmans' Elevated
688 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 507 ratingsEastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena.
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Episodes
279- South to West With Baker Leavitt
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Baker Leavitt. Baker resides in the south but often hunts the west. He is a character and tells a great story. The guys talk over Elk hunting where Baker tells a story of what its like to kill an archery bull. He also talks about his fear of horses and a horseback hunt. It made for a hilarious conversation on the podcast.
Episode 279: South to West with Baker Leavitt
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Baker Leavitt. Baker resides in the south but often hunts the west. He is a character and tells a great story. The guys talk over Elk hunting where Baker tells a story of what its like to kill an archery bull. He also talks about his fear of horses and a horseback hunt. It made for a hilarious conversation on the podcast.
278- Spring Bears With Daniel Martin
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Daniel Martin. Dan is one of those guys that is extremely successful on public ground. He is a really good bear hunter and has great insight into spring hunting. The guys share over 30 years experience chasing these black bears across the west. They are fired up as the spring season is upon us. If you plan on hunting bears this spring or ever wanted to hunt bears this is an absolute must listen.
Episode 278: Spring Bears with Daniel Martin
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Daniel Martin. Dan is one of those guys that is extremely successful on public ground. He is a really good bear hunter and has great insight into spring hunting. The guys share over 30 years experience chasing these black bears across the west. They are fired up as the spring season is upon us. If you plan on hunting bears this spring or ever wanted to hunt bears this is an absolute must listen.
277- Fine Tune Bowhunting Setup With Cutter Stabilizers
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Earl and Brandon from Cutter Stabilizers. Stabilizers help with both the hold and reaction of the bow. The guys go in depth about the uses and benefits of Stabilizers on a hunting set up. They also talk about personal preferences and drawbacks to different sizes. Brian talks all the time about improving and fine tuning his set up; Stabilizer weight and length play a vital role. Also, these guys all love to bowhunt so makes for a great conversation.
Episode 277: Fine Tune Bowhunting Setup with Cutter Stabilizers
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Earl and Brandon from Cutter Stabilizers. Stabilizers help with both the hold and reaction of the bow. The guys go in depth about the uses and benefits of Stabilizers on a hunting set up. They also talk about personal preferences and drawbacks to different sizes. Brian talks all the time about improving and fine tuning his set up; Stabilizer weight and length play a vital role. Also, these guys all love to bowhunt so makes for a great conversation.
276- 3D mountain shoots with MAF
April 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Brandon Mason from Eastmans' and Brandon Waddell from MAF. MAF stands for Mountain Archery Fest which is a 3D shoot. They are putting on 4 events this year and the guys chat about the benefits of these shoots. They are the absolute best tune up before bow season. These events are multiple day with a film night, pub night, competition, fun shoot, vendor village and more. It made for a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
Episode 276: 3D Mountain Shoots with MAF
April 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Brandon Mason from Eastmans' and Brandon Waddell from MAF. MAF stands for Mountain Archery Fest which is a 3D shoot. They are putting on 4 events this year and the guys chat about the benefits of these shoots. They are the absolute best tune up before bow season. These events are multiple day with a film night, pub night, competition, fun shoot, vendor village and more. It made for a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
275- Bowhunting Preparation and Bears Solo with Brian Barney
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about the information that is pertinent to right now. He talks about his application strategy breaking down how he looks at it. He also talks about mental strength, shooting improvement, building a cardio base and visualizations. Then he talks about his upcoming spring bear season. He gives the insight, tips and tactics that help make him successful.
Episode 275: Bowhunting Preparation and Bears with Brian Barney
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about the information that is pertinent to right now. He talks about his application strategy breaking down how he looks at it. He also talks about mental strength, shooting improvement, building a cardio base and visualizations. Then he talks about his upcoming spring bear season. He gives the insight, tips and tactics that help make him successful.
Episode 274: Elk Hunting and Emergencies With Dave Mercado
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Dave Mercado. Dave has been on a mission to kill his first bull elk. That being said he has had his fair share of challenges. The guys talk through these to try to figure out what changes Dave can make to improve his chances. Along with that, Dave tells a wild story about a crossbow mishap. It gets real serious real quick and the guys talk over being prepared for accidents in the backcountry.
274- Elk Hunting and Emergencies With Dave Murcoto
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Dave Murcoto. Dave has been on a mission to kill his first bull elk. That being said he has had his fair share of challenges. The guys talk through these to try to figure out what changes Dave can make to improve his chances. Along with that, Dave tells a wild story about a crossbow mishap. It gets real serious real quick and the guys talk over being prepared for accidents in the backcountry.
274- Elk Hunting and Emergencies With Dave Mercado
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Dave Mercado. Dave has been on a mission to kill his first bull elk. That being said he has had his fair share of challenges. The guys talk through these to try to figure out what changes Dave can make to improve his chances. Along with that, Dave tells a wild story about a crossbow mishap. It gets real serious real quick and the guys talk over being prepared for accidents in the backcountry.
273- Lonestar Outdoors With Cable Smith
March 31, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn this podcast Brian sits down with Cable Smith from Lonestar outdoors. Cable runs Lonestar Outdoors podcast and is a huge advocate for hunters and gun owners. Along with that, he is super passionate about hunting. The guys talk whitetails, elk and African big game. Cable is just getting ready to leave on a huge adventure for Cape Buffalo. Its a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
Episode 273: Lonestar Outdoors with Cable Smith
March 31, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn this podcast Brian sits down with Cable Smith from Lonestar outdoors. Cable runs Lonestar Outdoors podcast and is a huge advocate for hunters and gun owners. Along with that, he is super passionate about hunting. The guys talk whitetails, elk and African big game. Cable is just getting ready to leave on a huge adventure for Cape Buffalo. Its a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
272- Mule Deer Challenges With Michael Chan
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThis week Brian sits down with Michael Chan. Michael is new to archery hunting mule deer but is all in. He is building his skill set to be the best mule deer hunter he can be. That being said, there are plenty of challenges along the way. The guys break down these challenges and do a deep dive on mule deer hunting with a bow. A lot of the time it comes down to having a good blue print for success. This is episode is good mule deer info for every experience level from beginner to pro.
Episode 272: Mule Deer Challenges with Michael Chan
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThis week Brian sits down with Michael Chan. Michael is new to archery hunting mule deer but is all in. He is building his skill set to be the best mule deer hunter he can be. That being said, there are plenty of challenges along the way. The guys break down these challenges and do a deep dive on mule deer hunting with a bow. A lot of the time it comes down to having a good blue print for success. This is episode is good mule deer info for every experience level from beginner to pro.
271- Dream Season With Ike Eastman
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 57.7 MBIn episode 271 of the Eastmans' Elevated hunting podcast, host Brian Barney sits down with Eastmans' President, Ike Eastman. Ike is always a good time and full of good hunting stories. His 2020 season was one for the ages! He harvested a great antelope, a good bull and a 200" mule deer buck. He tells the story of those hunts as the guys talk about the "new age" of hunting. It's a great conversation this week and you won't want to miss it.
Episode 271: Dream Season with Ike Eastman
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 57.7 MBIn episode 271 of the Eastmans' Elevated hunting podcast, host Brian Barney sits down with Eastmans' President, Ike Eastman. Ike is always a good time and full of good hunting stories. His 2020 season was one for the ages! He harvested a great antelope, a good bull and a 200" mule deer buck. He tells the story of those hunts as the guys talk about the "new age" of hunting. It's a great conversation this week and you won't want to miss it.
270- Bowhunting With Dan Pickar
March 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBOn this episode Brian sits down with Eastmans' own Dan Pickar. Brian and Dan have become good friends over the years and they both live, eat, sleep and breath bowhunting. They love it and do a deep dive on what makes them successful year after year. Not only is it hard work but being clutch when given the opportunity. These guys share the insight and details to being a consistent bowhunter out west!
Episode 270: Bowhunting with Dan Pickar
March 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBOn this episode Brian sits down with Eastmans' own Dan Pickar. Brian and Dan have become good friends over the years and they both live, eat, sleep and breath bowhunting. They love it and do a deep dive on what makes them successful year after year. Not only is it hard work but being clutch when given the opportunity. These guys share the insight and details to being a consistent bowhunter out west!
269- Western Optics With Sig Sauer
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this episode Brian sits down with Sig Sauer's own Joe Fruechtel and Craig Pfiefer. The guys talk over there western hunting kit for Mule deer, elk and backpacking. The dive into the Bino's and the benefit of 15s on a tripod. They also dive into spotting scopes, range finders and how the BDX system works. Its a great conversation between 3 guys that love western hunting.
268- Elk Challenges With Austin Bell
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Austin Bell. Austin is fairly new to western hunting but his hunger to put in the work and improve his skills had given him success. He talks to Brian about some of his challenges and struggles hunting public land elk and the growth to consistently harvesting elk. They talk about picking a unit and finding elk regularly. It made for a great conversation with a fresh perspective!
Episode 268: Elk Challenges with Austin Bell
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with Austin Bell. Austin is fairly new to western hunting, but his hunger to put in the work and improve his skills had given him success. He talks to Brian about some of his challenges and struggles hunting public land elk to the growth to consistently harvesting elk. They talk about picking a unit and finding elk regularly. It made for a great conversation with a fresh perspective!
267- Chasing Bighorn Sheep With Bill Hinz
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Bill Hinz. The guys catch up and talk mule deer, elk and archery. Bill is super proficient with his bow and arrow harvesting consistent trophies. He has great insight and specialized tactics. They the guys get into Bills adventure of a sheep hunt. They talk about the reality of having the tag and what it took to come out on top. A fascinating podcast and story of hunting sheep.
Episode 267: Chasing Bighorn Sheep with Bill Hinz
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Bill Hinz. The guys catch up and talk mule deer, elk and archery. Bill is super proficient with his bow and arrow harvesting consistent trophies. He has great insight and specialized tactics. Then, the guys get into Bill's adventure of a sheep hunt. They talk about the reality of having the tag and what it took to come out on top. A fascinating podcast and story of hunting sheep.
266- Desert Recap and Self Improvement With Brian Barney
February 12, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his recent hunting trip down south to the desert. He talks about what worked and adapting to the conditions. Along with that Brian talks about his goals and plans for 2021. He goes over where he can get better and the steps he will take to get there. If you are in need of some bowhunting motivation, this podcast has it.
Episode 266: Desert Recap and Self Improvement with Brian Barney
February 12, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his recent hunting trip down south to the desert. He talks about what worked and adapting to the conditions. Along with that, Brian talks about his goals and plans for 2021. He goes over where he can get better and the steps he will take to get there. If you are in need of some bowhunting motivation, this podcast has it.
265- Hunting with Eberlestock's Tanner Leaton
February 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Eberlestock's Tanner Leaton. Tanner has been Glen Eberle's right hand man at Eberlestock packs for years. He bleeds the brand and knows the products inside out. The guys talk about some new exciting products before diving into Tanner's personal hunting. Tanner arrowed his best bull to date this season. He hunts thick terrain and has some great insight on how to be successful here. It made for a great conversation.
Episode 265: Hunting with Eberlestock's Tanner Leaton
February 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with Eberlestock's Tanner Leaton. Tanner has been Glen Eberle's right hand man at Eberlestock packs for years. He bleeds the brand and knows the products inside out. The guys talk about some new exciting products before diving into Tanner's personal hunting. Tanner arrowed his best bull to date this season. He hunts thick terrain and has some great insight on how to be successful here. It made for a great conversation.
264- Hunting The West With Guy Eastman
February 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Guy Eastman. Guy is an absolute wealth of knowledge across all western states. He has been hunting out west successfully for nearly his entire life. The guys talk over western states and how they are fairing. They also dive into beating the odds with middle of the road units. They also talk about some of the less known opportunities out west that you can apply for. Along with that, they talk western hunting and what it takes.
Episode 264: Hunting the West with Guy Eastman
February 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with Guy Eastman. Guy is an absolute wealth of knowledge across all western states. He has been hunting out west successfully for nearly his entire life. The guys talk over western states and how they are fairing. They also dive into beating the odds with middle of the road units. They also talk about some of the less known opportunities out west that you can apply for.
263- Calm, Cool and Collect With Dillon Ness
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Dillon Ness. Dillon had one heck of a season harvesting a big Antelope buck, solid muley buck and his best bull to date with his bow. The guys talk about hunting rutting bucks, their spot and stalk tactics for elk and closing the deal. They dive into what it takes to make the right moves when all the pressure is on. Its a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
Episode 263: Calm, Cool and Collected with Dillon Ness
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with Dillon Ness. Dillon had one heck of a season harvesting a big antelope buck, solid muley buck and his best bull to date with his bow. The guys talk about hunting rutting bucks, their spot and stalk tactics for elk and closing the deal. They dive into what it takes to make the right moves when all the pressure is on. It's a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
163- Calm, Cool and Collect With Dillon Ness
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Dillon Ness. Dillon had one heck of a season harvesting a big Antelope buck, solid muley buck and his best bull to date with his bow. The guys talk about hunting rutting bucks, their spot and stalk tactics for elk and closing the deal. They dive into what it takes to make the right moves when all the pressure is on. Its a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
262- All Time Giant Archery buck With James Yates
January 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with hunter James Yates. James killed one of the largest deer ever off the Wasatch front in 2020. This guy flat puts in the work and tells the story of this incredible buck in its entirety. It an incredable story of a giant public land buck. The guys also talk over archery set ups, arrows, range forgiveness and more. It a special long episode of Eastmans' Elevated you don't want to miss!
Episode 262: All Time Giant Archery Buck with James Yates
January 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with hunter James Yates. James killed one of the largest deer ever off the Wasatch front in 2020. This guy flat out puts in the work and tells the story of this incredible buck in its entirety. It's an incredible story of a giant public land buck. The guys also talk over archery set ups, arrows, range forgiveness and more. It's an especially long episode of Eastmans' Elevated that you don't want to miss!
Episode 261: All In with Clint Casper
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with Clint Casper. Clint resides in Ohio and has built a reputation for harvesting big whitetails. Lately, he has found and fallen in love with western hunting. He has committed himself to building the necessary skills it takes to be consistently successful. Every year, he takes multiple scouting and hunting trips out west and is absolutely all in. This year, it payed off in the form of a good six point bull and tall muley buck.
261: All In With Clint Casper
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Clint Casper. Clint resides in Ohio and has built a reputation for harvesting big whitetails. Lately he has found and fallen in love with western hunting. He has committed himself to building the necessary skills it takes to be consistently successful. Every year he takes multiple scouting and hunting trips out west and is absolutely all in. This year it payed off in the form of a good 6 point bull and tall muley buck.
260- Mule Deer A-Z With Marlon Holden
January 05, 2021 16:30 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBThis is a special long podcast with Marlon Holden. Marlon has perfected his craft of hunting giant mule deer with his bow in his hand. He has great insight into hunting all different habitats from high country to the desert floor. The guys go in depth on all things mule deer from finding locations, glassing and sealing the deal. This podcast is a wealth of knowledge for hunting mule deer out west.
260- Mule Deer A to Z With Marlon Holden
January 05, 2021 16:30 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBThis is a special long podcast with Marlon Holden. Marlon has perfected his craft of hunting giant mule deer with his bow in his hand. He has great insight into hunting all different habitats from high country to the desert floor. The guys go in depth on all things mule deer from finding locations, glassing and sealing the deal. This podcast is a wealth of knowledge for hunting mule deer out west.
Episode 260: Mule Deer A to Z with Marlon Holden
January 05, 2021 16:30 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBThis is a special, extra long podcast with Marlon Holden. Marlon has perfected his craft of hunting giant mule deer with his bow in his hand. He has great insight into hunting all different habitats from high country to the desert floor. The guys go in depth on all things mule deer from finding locations, glassing and sealing the deal. This podcast is a wealth of knowledge for hunting mule deer out west.
259- Trials and Tribulations with Brandon Mason
December 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy from Eastmans' Brandon Mason. The guys talk over Brandon's season. They talk about a really tough pill to swallow in making a bad shot. They talk about what went wrong and what can be done in the future. They also talk about their kids hunting, mindset and doing the best we can. Its a great authentic, real conversation on Eastmans' Elevated.
Episode 259: Trials and Tribulations with Brandon Mason
December 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy from Eastmans' Brandon Mason. The guys talk over Brandon's season. They talk about a really tough pill to swallow in making a bad shot. They talk about what went wrong and what can be done in the future. They also talk about their kids hunting, mindset and doing the best we can. It's a great, real conversation on Eastmans' Elevated.
258- Bowhunting With Sam Davis
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with his Wyoming buddy Sam Davis. Sam is one of those guys that is consistently successful on public ground with his bow in hand. The guys break down his season from hunting high country to badlands, hunting deer to elk to antelope. This is a great conversation between a couple guys that love to bowhunt the wild lands the west has to offer.
Episode 258: Bowhunting with Sam Davis
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with his Wyoming buddy Sam Davis. Sam is one of those guys that is consistently successful on public ground with his bow in hand. The guys break down his season from hunting high country to badlands, hunting deer to elk to antelope. This is a great conversation between a couple guys that love to bow hunt the wild lands the west has to offer.
Episode 257: Preparation for Success with Brandon Smith
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with Brandon Smith. Brandon has recently relocated to Idaho, so the guys talk about learning new spots from scratch. They also dive into the mindset and how they are always improving. Brandon works tirelessly to have his body and mind sharp for the ultimate challenge of backcountry hunting, and it made for a great conversation.
257- Preparation For Success With Brandon Smith
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with Brandon Smith. Brandon has recently relocated to Idaho so the guys talk about learning new spots from scratch. They also dive into the mind set and always improving. Brandon works tirelessly to have is body and mind sharp for the ultimate challenge of backcountry hunting and made for a great conversation.
256- DIY Hunting With Daniel Martin
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Daniel Martin. Daniel is a really good public land hunter for bear, mule deer and elk. The guys dive into the kind of mindset it takes to find success. They also talk about the challenges of a season and how to work through them. They also get into the grind and how to put maximum effort forth. This is a great podcast between a couple successful DIY guys.
Episode 256: DIY Hunting with Daniel Martin
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Daniel Martin. Daniel is a really good public land hunter for bear, mule deer and elk. The guys dive into the kind of mindset it takes to find success. They also talk about the challenges of a season and how to work through them. They also get into the grind and how to put maximum effort forth. This is a great podcast between a couple successful DIY guys.