Fall Obsession Podcast

Ep. 99 "Turkeys & Ridge Rock" | Derek & Lacey Eaves and Sam Thrash

April 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Our favorite outdoor couple is back! This week, we catch up with Derek and Lacey Eaves from Ridge Rock Hunt Company! These two have been busy in recent months, starting off their new business and hitting the ground running; not to mention starting off their 2022 turkey seasons with multiple "BANGS!" Derek and Lacey begin by talking turkeys, discussing Derek's recent hunts in Texas, Nebraska and Mississippi, as well as Lacey's first solo bird at home! The two then cover Ridge Rock Hunt Co...

Ep. 98 "Mid-Western High Part 2" | Todd Sellon, Tyler Wolf, Delaney Pfeiffer & Sam Thrash

April 11, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

The snow goose saga continues! We are back for part 2 of our "Mid-Western High" series; sitting down with the second half of the crew from our 2022 Missouri snow goose hunt! Going right with everything discussed in part 1, the crew talks about the "rush" of the hunt, educational and conservational facts they learned about snow geese, and of course the bond and brotherhood that comes from sharing a hunting camp with our Fall Obsession family. Even though the hunt has passed, you can still ...

Ep. 97 "Mid-Western High Part 1" | Todd & Heather Sellon, Andy Meeks & Sam Thrash

April 04, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

"Do it once, and you'll just want to do it again!" These are words our Mid-Western Fall Obsession crew has been living by this spring; following their 2022 Missouri Snow Goose hunt! Sam sits down with part of the crew; Mid-Western Staff Coordinator Todd Sellon, his wife Heather Sellon, and Pro Staffer Andy Meeks to recap and unpack their recent hunting adventure. The crew dives right into their hunt, covering everything from planning, arrival and expectations to hunting success, camarader...

Ep. 96 "Buying a Bow in 2022" | Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

March 28, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Are you looking for a new bow, shopping for your first bow, or simply want to know what's out there and what's good? We got you covered! Sam and Nick are back online to re-record their previously lost episode on shopping for, and buying a new bow in 2022. Mathews, Elite, Bowtech, Hoyt, PSE, Prime... they cover it all! They break down the "main 6" brands in the industry, both flagship and mid-range bows offered by each, price points, unique features, the concepts pertaining to axle-to-axl...

Ep. 95 "2022 Colorado Hunt Planner" | Tim Berges, Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

March 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Colorado is a textbook destination for big game hunters, but the draw application process can be complicated and intimidating. Fall Obsession Pro Staffer, and resident Colorado hunter Tim Berges sits down with us this week to break it all down. In this episode, Tim covers everything you need to know when it comes to researching and putting in for Elk, Deer, Turkey, Pronghorn, Bear, Moose, Sheep and more! Tim breaks down costs, resources and a few shortcuts that will help make your process...

Ep. 94 "The Mental Health Journey" | Dave King & Sam Thrash

March 07, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Mental Health for our Military Veterans and First Responders carries some significant weight with us here at Fall Obsession, and like many we've found hunting, shooting, archery and just being in the outdoors has a very therapeutic effect for those struggling with stress, depression and other trials. We were privileged to sit down with Dave King from HeartSupport; an organization who also values the same struggles of those who have served, and his passionately focused on "doing something ab...

Ep. 93 "Public Land Owner" | Jesse Johnson & Sam Thrash

February 28, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

It's safe to say you may never meet an outdoorsman more passionate about hunting, fishing and outdoor life than our friend Jesse Johnson! Jesse joins Sam in person for this week's podcast to discuss his outdoor life and passion being a public land hunter. He discusses the challenges of only hunting public land, misconceptions about both public and private land hunters, traditional bow hunting, whitetail behavior, public land strategies, hunting stories and more! Jesse's passion for publi...

Ep. 92 "The Content Creator" | Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

February 21, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

What is it like being a "content creator" in the outdoor industry? Do you film your hunts, dabble in outdoor photography, or maybe manage your own hunting/outdoor socials? In this episode, two members of our Fall Obsession Media Team sit down to discuss our mindset behind capturing quality outdoor content. Sam and Drew specifically talk about the story-telling aspect of a production and all the pieces needed to share an experience in an engaging and professional manner. They discuss spe...

Ep. 91 "Blue Collar Bow Hunting" | Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

February 07, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

A season full of opportunities, yet met with many frustrations. Fall Obsession's Nick Powell and Sam Thrash are back on the mic for another 2021 hunting season recap; this time diving in to Nick's whitetail season. Nick talks about the many frustrating situations he continued to find himself in, including a coveted encounter with what could have been his biggest buck to date. This episode sums up what it truly means to be a bow hunter, and shows that while our experiences are shown front ...

Ep. 90 "A True Texas Experience" | Mark Zorich & Sam Thrash

January 31, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

What is it like coming to Texas to hunt whitetails for the very first time? Mark Zorich can give you a pretty good idea! Mark is last year's winner of our Veteran Giveaway Hunt, and joined us in December for a low-fence, free-range whitetail hunt in the Texas panhandle. Mark is a California native, a USAF veteran, and an active duty Sheriff Deputy. He also specializes as a sniper, and runs his own civilian long range shooting academy. Mark reconnects with Sam following his hunt in Texas...

Ep. 89 "Late Season Elk Hunt" | Tim Berges, Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

January 24, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

We all traditionally think of hunting Colorado elk in September and October during the start of our hunting seasons. Not many put much thought behind late season elk hunting, or the challenges that come with it. And this year was nothing short of challenging for Fall Obsession Staffer Tim Berges as he worked to fill his late season elk tag. Tim found himself in prime elk country, but snow, access, and other variables gave him a run for his money. Tim shares with our crew a unique and gri...

Ep. 88 "The Season Finale" | Mark Thrash & Sam Thrash

January 17, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Texas whitetail season has come to an end. Sam and his dad Mark spent the last week of the season on the "Texas Dirt" property in an effort to fill some doe tags. These two take a few minutes in camp one evening to reflect on year number 1 with the new property. Join in as they discuss the highs and the lows from this season, what they have learned about the deer and the 800+ acres they live on, how their plans and strategies will change for next season, and more! Sam also shares one of ...

Ep. 87 "The Colorado Whitetail" | Tim Berges & Sam Thrash

December 20, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Colorado is known for being prime Elk and Mule Deer Country, but many monster whitetails can be found roaming the outlying farmland. This is exactly what Tim Berges encountered on the family farm this year. Tim joins Sam for another podcast, recapping his 2021 Colorado hunting season, which did not start as planned. Tim shares the events leading up to him filling his buck tag, followed by the story in which he takes one of the most unique whitetail bucks we've ever seen! Tune in for an a...

Ep. 86 "GoWild" | Brad Luttrell, Drew Tvrdik & Nick Powell

November 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Are hunters being "suppressed" by various social platforms? How has "censorship" affected the outdoor community? These are questions many are asking these days, and certainly concerns we have at Fall Obsession. This week, we are joined by a very special guest on our Podcast, Brad Luttrell; the founder of the GoWild App! GoWild is a social platform designed specifically for hunters and outdoorsmen, free of any and all the concerns mentioned previously. Brad sits down for a lengthy discus...

Ep. 85 "A Blank Slate" | Mark Thrash & Sam Thrash

November 15, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Coming to you straight from deer camp, Sam is in the field with his dad, Mark during opening week of the Texas rifle season on their "Texas Dirt" property. Throughout the summer and fall, we have followed our Texas crew as they have begun managing 800+ acres of untouched whitetail country in North Texas. Sam finally gets to sit down with his dad again on the podcast, and get another perspective of what the property holds. The two discuss the whitetail management strategies thus far, the i...

Ep. 84 "Mid-Season Meetup" | Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

November 08, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Sam and Drew take a break from our very busy hunting season, and team up for a mid-season podcast update. They talk about some of their more memorable hunts so far this year, some gear and products that have made the difference, and an update on some new things happening at Fall Obsession. Sam includes some additional info on their "Texas Dirt" property, which involves a couple things you will not catch in the video series. Tune in and see what the guys have to share! For more hunting &...

Ep. 83 "All For This Moment" | Kim Sullivan & Sam Thrash

October 25, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

It's her first deer of the season, and her biggest archery buck to date! Fall Obsession Staffer Kim Sullivan returns to our guest spotlight on the podcast with another Virginia tag punched! As discussed in our previous episodes with her, Kim spends a lot of time managing her hunting properties, and studying big deer. Last year was one for the books, and this year may have just topped it! Kim talks about her target bucks going into the season, how she second guessed herself after passing o...

Ep. 82 "Lone Star Speed Goat" | Kelley Cato & Sam Thrash

October 18, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

Pronghorn hunting is a special passion of ours, but to have the opportunity to hunt and take one in TEXAS is not very common! Our good friend Kelley Cato returns to the podcast for another episode, with yet another amazing story in store! Kelley already accomplished the rare feat of taking a Texas Bighorn Ram (Fall Obsession Podcast Episodes 61 & 62), and this year he has embarked on the journey of completing both his Grand Slam, and his Texas Slam, starting with the Pronghorn. Kelley tel...

Ep. 81 "Total Archery Challenge" | Chad Alan Jones, Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

October 11, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

We are joined once again by our good friend, and fellow archer Chad Alan Jones! Chad recently had the opportunity to attend and take in the full experience of the "Total Archery Challenge" in Utah, and to say it was extraordinary would be an understatement! Chad tells us all about the event, the extreme 3D archery courses, the archery & hunting atmosphere, and more! You do not have to be a pro archer to participate, and Chad breaks down some more details about how shooting and scoring wor...

Ep. 80 "Bow Tuning" | Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

October 04, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Is your bow in tune? What should you look for to see if it is or isn't? These are some of the questions Sam & Nick address in our latest podcast episode. Our bow guys jump on here to talk archery; specifically what all goes into a good setup. Both discuss their current setups for the 2021 season, and what led them to choose the equipment they did. As a former tech, Sam also dives in deeper talking about paper tuning, arrow builds, stabilization setups, and more. This is a great episode ...

Ep. 79 "To Kill a Big Deer Part 2" | Nick Powell, Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

September 27, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Last week's conversation continues, as Sam, Nick and Drew all sit down to talk whitetail hunting, and what they are doing to hopefully put some big deer on the ground this year! In part 2 of this conversation, the guys talk more specifics about what they are feeding their deer this fall, scent control and how the two are tied together, trail cameras and scouting strategies, along with their excitement for the family-oriented mentality behind the new property in Texas. Nick also shares some...

Ep. 78 "To Kill a Big Deer Part 1" | Nick Powell, Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

September 20, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

No one said punching your tag on a big whitetail would be easy, but the more work you put in, the greater the reward! The podcast gang is back together for this in-house episode, centering their casual conversation around a simple concept... what it takes to kill a big deer. Nick, Drew and Sam start off discussing Sam & Nick's new Texas hunting property, and the caliber of deer that has shown to be in the area. The guys talk about many whitetail management techniques, along with some hunt...

Ep. 77 "JRA Adventures" | John Adame, Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

September 13, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week we are joined by special guest John Adame from JRA Adventures! John is the owner/operator of this outfitter booking agency, specializing in setting folks up with trusted outfitters both here and abroad in places such as Africa, Argentina, Guam, and Europe! John jumps on the line with us and shares his passion for hunting and the outdoors, some memorable experiences he's has over the years, the story of JRA Adventures, along with everything he does to ensure his hunters receive to...

Ep. 76 "Kansas Dreams" | Tyler Wolf & Sam Thrash

September 06, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Kansas has a long lasting reputation in the whitetail deer world as the land of giants, and Fall Obsession's own Tyler Wolf is certainly not lacking in that department! Tyler joins us this week to talk about his unique hunting property in Kansas, and the many strategies that go into growing and sustaining big deer. This property has been a learning experience and a work in progress for Tyler himself, and he shares with us some information over scouting and gathering intel, buck-to-doe rat...

Ep. 75 "The Fall Obsession Series" | Lance Mathena & Drew Tvrdik

August 30, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week we are joined by Lance Mathena from the North American Association of Blind Sportsmen & Adaptive Pursuits TV! We are excited to be partnering with Lance and several outstanding organizations to bring you "The Fall Obsession Series"; consisting of 6 different Mule Deer hunts in Washington and Idaho this October for blind and disabled veterans! During this podcast, Lance shares with us some of his personal experiences over the years as he has worked to give folks like this an oppor...

Ep. 74 "Chasing Pronghorn" | Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

August 23, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Pronghorn season is HERE!!! And we have prepared an episode just for the occasion! Fall Obsession's Sam Thrash and Drew Tvrdik teamed up for this week's episode to discuss some of their more memorable experiences from chasing Montana pronghorn in recent years. They cover both good and bad memorable hunts, including Sam's 2018 Pope & Young buck. These guys share some more tips, tricks, and effective tactics you may find useful if you're going after a speed goat yourself this year with a bo...

Ep. 73 "Hunting Colorado" | Tim Berges & Sam Thrash

August 16, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Early fall hunting seasons are upon us, and Colorado is calling! We caught up with Pro Staffer Tim Berges to take a look at the 2021 Draw Application results and discuss some unique hunting opportunities he has this fall, as well as cover some management tactics he utilizes on their family farm and more! Tim also shares with us some useful tips for those who might be venturing across state lines, or into Colorado to hunt for the first time. Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by: Ridge ...

Ep. 72 "The Tactical Games" | Dustin Jeter & Sam Thrash

August 02, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

This isn't just a weekend trip to the range... "The Tactical Games" are the real deal! This week, we take a short break from our normal hunting talk as host Sam Thrash sits down with his good friend Dustin Jeter to talk about his growing passion for a very competitive sport. Dustin has been shooting firearms competitively for a while, but recently took on his biggest challenge yet with "The Tactical Games." Think of it as Crossfit meets competitive shooting. Dustin talks about what he ha...

Ep. 71 "Big Plans For Big Bucks" | Kim Sullivan & Sam Thrash

July 26, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

We are continuing our mid-year discussions over summer land management and fall hunting prep! This week, we are joined by our own Field Staffer Kim Sullivan. Kim hunts and manages a couple different properties in Virginia, and is currently several seasons into her whitetail management plan. Kim talks with us about what she does year in and year out for her whitetail population in an effort to grow bigger, better, healthier deer. We discuss food plots, planting, stand set ups, tools and e...

Ep. 70 "Food Plots" | Drew Tvrdik & Sam Thrash

July 19, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

We are in full pre-season prep mode! Fall Obsession Marketing Manager Drew Tvrdik joins us this week to talk some whitetail land management, and more specifically, food plots. Drew discusses what all he and his family are doing to best utilize their property in Minnesota, and their new found balance between food plots and CRP. Drew covers specific crops they have planted, the advantages and tactics behind each, the challenges this year's drought has brought, and even more on stand setups ...

Ep. 69 "Fall Prep Starts Now" | Kurt Echelberry & Sam Thrash

July 12, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Fall Obsession Pro Staffer Kurt Echelberry joins us again on the podcast this week for some great hunting talk! Kurt starts by recapping some of his memorable turkey hunts from this past spring, including a throw-down situation which led to him filling his WV tag! Kurt then discusses his plans for the 2021 fall deer season, and the many things he is doing to prepare his properties for whitetail hunting. Turkey talks about management strategies and tactics, some of the tools, equipment and...

Ep. 68 "Montana Bear Hunt" | Brendan Scott & Sam Thrash

July 05, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Montana has brought us a lot of memories and experiences these past few years! This spring, Pro Staffer Brendan Scott had the opportunity to go to big sky country on his first ever DIY bear hunt. Brendan and company quickly found the circumstances may not be in their favor, and it didn't take them long to learn their first ever bear hunt would be a challenge. Brendan shares with us the many things he learned with this being his first bear hunt, along with the gear he utilized, and more! ...

Ep. 67 "Thunderchickens" | Brendan Scott & Sam Thrash

June 28, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Those Oklahoma Thunderchickens didn't stand a chance against Brendan Scott and company this spring! Brendan returns to the podcast to talk with Sam about his memorable 2021 Turkey Season. It nearly started off with a triple, and only got better from there! Brendan recaps multiple successful hunts for both he and his wife, including her first two birds EVER. He also discusses the gear and calls he utilized this season, some of which can be picked up now during those end-of-season sales! ...

Ep. 66 "Mississippi Birds" | Derek Eaves, Lacey Vowell & Sam Thrash

June 21, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Derek and Lacey are BACK on the Podcast!!! Sam sits down with our good friends from Mississippi to catch up and recap one of their more memorable turkey seasons! Derek and Lacey tell us about the ups and downs of their 2021 Mississippi turkey season, highlighted by several birds hitting the dirt, including Lacey's first two turkeys EVER! These two remain very involved in the hunting and outdoor community, and also share what's new with 2B Outdoors and the Mississippi Bowhunter's Associatio...

Ep. 65 "Starting From Scratch" | Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

June 14, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Good whitetail management doesn't just happen overnight, but a couple of our own guys now have a good start on what could be a deer hunter's paradise in the future! Fall Obsession's Sam Thrash and Nick Powell have acquired a new hunting property in North Texas, which comes with a lot of potential, but even more work. Listen in as Sam and Nick cover a variety of topics, such as what they were each looking for in their search for a hunting property, the potentials of the one they found, and ...

Ep. 64 "Alaskan Brown Bear Part 2" | Trevor Schneider, Tana Grenda & Sam Thrash

June 07, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

They survived. After taking 7 bullets from two different firearms, the world class, mortally wounded alaskan brown bear finally fell just feet away from hunter Trevor Schneider and his sister, Tana. But their adventure was far from over. Now these two had to make it out. Several miles into the Alaskan wilderness with a Boone & Crockett bear on the ground, the journey for these two getting back to camp was far from over. Listen in as these two talk about the aftermath of their near-death...

Ep. 63 "Alaskan Brown Bear Part 1" | Trevor Schneider, Tana Grenda & Sam Thrash

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What started as an already challenging hunt for Trevor Schneider and his sister Tana, quickly turned into a horrifying life or death situation with only seconds to spare! Trevor and Tana have hunted together in Alaska many times. This was Trevor's first hunt in pursuit of a brown bear, and the two of them ended up putting a challenging stalk on a world class boar. After 4 shots with his rifle at 470 yards, Trevor's rifle jammed and things went down hill fast! Listen in as Trevor and Tana...

Ep. 62 "Texas Bighorn Part 2" | Kelley Cato & Sam Thrash

May 10, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

We pick up right where we left off in our last episode, talking with our good friend Kelley Cato about his Bighorn Sheep hunt in the Sierra Diablo Mountains in 2004! In part 1 (Episode 61), Kelley sat down with Sam and set the stage for what would be the most memorable hunt of his life. Now, we dive in deep talking about every gritty detail of this incredible experience, all the way to the very end. After overcoming several challenges, Kelley and his guide found themselves in harsh sheep ...

Ep. 61 "Texas Bighorn Part 1" | Kelley Cato & Sam Thrash

May 03, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

You will never hear a better story about a true once a lifetime hunt! In 2004, our good friend and fellow firefighter Kelley Cato thought someone was messing with him when he got a phone call saying he had won a Texas Desert Bighorn hunt in the Sierra Diablo Mountains. But come to find out, this opportunity from Texas Parks and Wildlife was as real as they come! In part 1 of 2 of our Texas Bighorn podcast, Kelley sits down with Sam and sets the stage for what would be, and still is the mo...

Ep. 60 "Turkey Talk" | Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

April 26, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Nick and Sam are finally back at it again, this week to talk some turkey! They discuss in detail some of the new turkey hunting content we have at Fall Obsession this spring, including our 2021 Turkey Hunt Competition (link below) and our brand new Turkey Call. The entertaining conversation leads to Sam and Nick discussing some of their turkey hunting experiences from previous years, along with some of the birds our Fall Obsession Staffers have already put down this year. Finally, Sam cov...

Ep. 59 "Hunter Education" | Tony Dymek & Sam Thrash

April 19, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

This week we are joined by Fall Obsession Field Staffer, and Hunter Education expert Tony Dymek! Tony formerly worked for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and was very involved in hunter education and wildlife conservation groups. Tony sits down to share with us some very helpful and useful information regarding hunter education and hunter safety, some amazing programs Colorado and other States have taken on in an effort to get more individuals involved in the outdoors, how conservation groups...

Ep. 58 "Planning Your Safari" | Tim Berges & Sam Thrash

April 12, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Pro Staffer Tim Berges joins us again on the podcast, this week to talk about African Safaris! Tim has previous experiences planning out and participating in Safari Hunts, and dives in deep this week covering many details. Tim talks about his previous Safari experiences, how to pick an outfitter, arranging travel plans, typical costs and expenses you will encounter, and many other details to consider when planning a trip like this. If you are looking to plan your first, or even second or ...

Ep. 57 "2021 Draw Applications" | Tim Berges & Sam Thrash

April 05, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

This week, Fall Obsession Pro Staffer Tim Berges joins us on the podcast to cover some important info on State draw applications and deadlines this year. Tim is very familiar with the ins-and-outs of many State's draw applications, and specifically covers Colorado, Montana and Wyoming in his conversation with us. Tim breaks down a lot of details regarding the draw application process, the differences between bonus and preference points, and some other factors you should consider when plann...

Ep. 56 "Don't Give Up" | Jeff Hasselbach, Kurt Echelberry & Sam Thrash

March 29, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Pro Staffer Kurt Echelberry and good friend Jeff Hasselbach are back for another week on the podcast, as we once again reflect on last deer season! Jeff had some unfortunately low expectations going into his 2020 season, but that all changed when he looked down from his tree stand in Ohio at a buck of a lifetime! Jeff tells the story of this incredible and unforgettable bow hunt, and how it led to him putting a tag on his biggest buck to date. Jeff's story is a prime example that despite ...

Ep. 55 "Spring Thunder" | Jeff Hasselbach, Kurt Echelberry & Sam Thrash

March 22, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

We have thunderchickens on the brain! Fall Obsession Pro Staffer Kurt Echelberry and good friend Jeff Hasselbach join us this week on the podcast to talk turkey! Kurt & Jeff start off by reflecting on some of last year's memorable turkey hunts, including Jeff's son, JT and his first bird, as well as the morning these two guys doubled up while only using one gun! Kurt & Jeff share their plans for this upcoming spring season, along with some tips and tactics that may help you in the woods. ...

Ep. 54 "DIY Colorado Elk" | Brendan Scott & Sam Thrash

March 15, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week, our own Fall Obsession Staffer Brendan Scott joins us on the podcast to talk about his 2020 public land, do-it-yourself elk hunt. Brendan has been chasing elk in Colorado for several years, and has been putting in the work season after season with the hopes of bagging his first bull. Brendan discusses with us the hard lessons learned over the years, and how much truly goes into setting yourself up for a successful public land hunt. Brendan shares with us some of the greatest, m...

Ep. 53 "A Kansas Giant" | Allie Butler & Sam Thrash

March 08, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week, we are joined by special guest Allie Butler on our Fall Obsession Podcast! Allie joins us to share her story of her biggest bow buck to date, taken last year in Kansas! Allie also discusses some of the other more memorable hunts in her life, including her biggest buck to date which was taken in Kentucky and scored over 180 inches! This is a great conversation with a legit huntress who is focussed on getting other women involved in hunting and the outdoors. Allie will be the fi...

Ep. 52 "1 Year Down" | Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

March 01, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This episode marks one year of our Fall Obsession Podcast! Sam a Nick have worked hard to ensure we've been able to bring our listeners a new episode every single Monday morning, and we have no intentions stopping anytime soon! During this episode, Sam and Nick recap some of the best episodes, guests, and subjects covered on our podcast over the last year, and other milestones in our content. Sam also discusses some additional struggles Fall Obsession has experienced, along with other com...

Ep. 51 "The Struggle Bus" | Sam Thrash & Nick Powell

February 22, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

We are back for another hilarious outtake episode! A lot happens behind the scenes of Fall Obsession Podcast, and what fun would it be if we didn't share it with our listeners. Sam and Nick sit down and recap some of the most memorable, entertaining, and sometimes embarrassing moments of Fall Obsession Podcast that never made the final cut over our past 20+ episodes. If you're ready to laugh a little bit and enjoy some light, fun, and wholesome humor, then tune in and see what it's like t...

Ep. 50 "Fire Life" | Tyler Carroll, Nick Powell & Sam Thrash

February 15, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Last week's conversation continues. Special Guest Tyler Carroll from Dead Reckoning Collective joins us once again for part 2 of this untraditional, yet unique collaboration for our podcast. Previously, we discussed our lives as firefighters and how writing, hunting and the outdoors directly relate to, impact, and influence us outside of being first responders and military. This week, we pick up where we left off, and talk more specifically about the fire life itself, and how we manage ou...