NITE LIFE NATION - The Coon Hunter's Podcast
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Nite Life Nation is a coon hunting podcast highlighting all things coonhounds! We focus on the relaxed nature of pleasure hunting, the intensity of competition, the rich heritage and future of the sport, along with the requirements to maintain a balanced family life and healthy hounds. From novice to expert, Nite Life Nation encompasses the whole spectrum of living the coonhound lifestyle.
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Episodes
Autumn Oaks, Arkansas and Karson Part II
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThis show is packed from start to finish! Steve reports on the results from Autumn Oaks and Nick breaks down his trip to Arkansas and the near tragedy that cut it short. This week's listener question deals with hunting on moonlit nights and the reasons it may not be the most optimum time to go. Brent relates Part II of Karson's story and it's guaranteed to make you smile.
Updates, Working Out Solutions, and Honoring James Merchant
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBA preview of the Arkansas hunt gets the conversation started when Nick, Steve and Brent gather at their regular spots at the old country store. Nick highlights some great results from a hunter who'd asked for some training advice and Nyx and Waylon's progress is updated. This week's listener question is a big one and it elicits some strong suggestions and common sense tips that should help hunter's with similar problems. Steve reports on the competition front and ends the show honoring the me...
Hoss, Old Stomping Grounds, and Karson Part 1
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBDog rashes, Steve's ol' pal Hoss, and a listener question get the boys started on a great visit at the old country store. Steve remembers one of his favorite Northern haunts and Nick breaks down some great tips on getting a young dog motivated to get out and hunt. Brent closes out the episode with a story he calls, "Karson Part 1". Stick around for it, you'll be glad you did.
Cold Tracks, Heavy Turkeys and More Bolonga
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThe 12th episode of the Nite Life Nation Podcast has the latest competition news with Steve, a great listener question about the best time to hunt round-table from all three, and the topic of what constitutes a cold track is discussed. Nick's spontaneous, "I don't like fried bologna.", brings on yet another plea from Brent for him to see the light and come to his senses. The wait for a turkey surpassed the weight of one in a story from one of Brent's misadventures with his older brother Tim.
Bologna and Caged Coons
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBNick opens the show with a picturesque description of our "old country store". An in depth discussion about caged, baited, and released coons and their place in hound training anchors the topics in the 11th installment of the Night Life Nation Podcast. Brent goes almost 6 minutes into the show before mentioning, "you know who", that's got to be a record, and Steve has the latest news from the competition world. A lesson on how to write a "dog for sale" ad closes the show at the last tree.
Discount Codes, Listener Questions, And That Time Jugg Went Rogue
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB10 episodes in and the Nite Life Nation crew is giving back to the listeners with some discounts on items beneficial to today's coon hunter. Listener questions include treating hounds as pets and properly correcting a pen barking dog. Steve updates our Autumn Oaks plans and it's not good news. Brent gets a lesson on jinxing himself and Nick rounds out the visit with a story about his old hound, Jugg.
With Newcomb the Plotts Thicken
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBNite Life Nation welcomes the owner and publisher of Bear Hunting Magazine, Clay Newcomb, as their first guest to the old country store. Clay's passion for coon hunting, his transition from Blueticks to Plotts, what he enjoys about training and following his hounds through the Ozarks are discussed in the 9th installment of NLNP. Steve brings us the latest news from the competition front and an update on the PKC Hall of Fame Treeing Walker nomination deadline. Nick tells us why Nyx has been pl...
Found The Coon, Lost The Beard
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThe coon that Nick and Brent thought got away down in South Carolina, didn't. Steve reports on how we can help officials in solving a houndsman's worst nightmare in North Carolina. The guys discuss how they hunt, train, deal with the heat, and balance home and hunting. Brent closes this episode with a story about his dad, a dog, a coon, and a two by twelve.
Fireworks, Fly Fishing, and Fooling With The Judge
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBBrent and Waylon the Wonder Hound travel East, and he and Nick talk about their hunts in South Carolina. They also managed to slip in some fly fishing near Nick's home in North Carolina. Steve has the competition news locked down as always, and Waylon's time in the field is discussed and evaluated by all three. Steve's story about an old friend bringing some laughter to a tense situation on a comp hunt rounds out the 7th installment of the Nite Life Nation Podcast.
Terrible Jokes, Pup Progress, and Coon Karate
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe usual suspects have gathered for another hour of coon hunting discussion. Steve and Nick shared a couple of impromptu jokes to get things started. Next time maybe they'll try singing. Steve relates the latest from the competition world where some folks took home some pretty good checks. All three evaluate Brent and Waylon's latest excursions in their training quest and Nick ends the night with a story about coon hunting and martial arts.
The Reasons Why, South Carolina, and Dude, I Lost My Horse
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBEpisode 5 contains a little more in depth information on Brent's video production experience, and the guys each give the reasons of why they coon hunt. Nick and his friend hunt their new territory down in South Carolina for the first time and Steve reports on the winners of the $6,500 entry fee competition hunt. The final section of coon hunting terms is covered and Brent tells a story from his youth about losing his horse on a squirrel hunt.
Coon Squallers, Roadkill, and Junior's Dog
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe topics of discussion for this week include ruined hunting britches, coon squallers, the bounty that was roadkill, and more common coon hunting terms. Steve Fielder closes with a story about a mild mannered, yet malodorous, coon hunter from his past that will make you appreciate soap and convertible cars.
Vet Bills, Safety Lights, and Billy Goats
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBrent talks about dealing with his hypochondriac hound. Steve brings in the latest from the competition circles and a hunt with a $6,500 entry fee! Nick details an inexpensive safety device that they won't hunt without. The boys quiz Steve about his book, "Gone to the Dogs, A Coon Hunter's Journey". The history and origins of coon hunting is discussed along with the traits of dogs that are leading us into the future. Why hounds are changing and what's causing the evolution. Nick caps it off w...
Hunting Land, Autumn Oaks, and Armed Varmints
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn this episode the hosts discuss the availability of hunting land, both private and public. Steve's recent PKC competition hunt in Georgia, having another handler hunt your dog, and the fun of attending the Autumn Oaks event in Indiana are also discussed. Nick, Steve and Brent describe the dogs they hunt and their lineage. Steve relates some interesting UKC news about the current state of registering hounds. Brent tells a story about how he got interested in coon hunting and a humorous story...
Host Introductions
June 19, 2020 16:39 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBA short introduction of the hosts Nick Gilliland, Steve Fielder, and Brent Reaves.