Whiskey & Whitetails
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIf you enjoy a camp fire after hunting with family and friends, sharing a glass of whiskey and good conversation, then the Whiskey & Whitetails Podcast is for you. Each week hosts Matt and Gus bring you entertaining and thought provoking conversations and guests from the hunting and whiskey space, all while sharing a glass of whiskey. We bring the campfire banter from hunt camp to your ears. If you enjoy a good whiskey, love the great outdoors and enjoy sharing the two with friends and laughs, then the Whiskey & Whitetails Podcast has what you're looking for. Subscribe today and find us on all our social media platforms and for even more exclusive content, join our Patreon! Find all this and more at https://linktr.ee/Whiskeyandwhitetails
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Episodes
178: John Schneider's Wild Life
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are joined again by John Schieder to catch up on his sailboat adventures after choosing to to leave it all behind on a farm and take to the seas, hunting and fishing along the way. On this Episode: John Schnieder is classic outdoorsman, hunter, angler, food enthusiest and general down to earth good guy. He's set out on an epic quest to sail to his ancestral home of Scotland, and to find his forever person along the way. John is currently in the Pacific Northwest on his 28 foot Ne...
177: Wolf Incident, Yellowstone Giveaway & Whitetail Season Outlook
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus chew the fat over the Wyoming wolf incident, a Yellowstone Bourbon giveaway for a trip to Yellowstone National Park and some foresight into the coming whitetail season based on some recent tough decisions. Topics Discussed: Cody Roberts, 42, captured an injured wolf after hitting it with his snowmobile and paraded it around a local bar before killing. Yellowston Bourbon, World Playground, and Under Canvas have partenred up to give away a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore ...
176: Turkey Season + New Products & Upcoming Events
April 08, 2024 08:59 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are hanging out, guest-free this week, to chat turkey season strategies, new products coming for whitetail season and some cool events you don't want to miss. Topics Discussed: Catching up after a long streak of guests. The thrills of tax season and taking advantage of tax breaks. Matt's experimenting with some new products for the shop and a fun way to display your favorite bottlse. A huge announcement for a product partnership for the upcoming hunting season. A fun Patreon mem...
175: Bob from Lone Duck Kennels & Host of Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles Podcast
April 01, 2024 19:50 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are joined this week by Bob from Lone Duck Kennels and host of the Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles Podcast to chat about training dogs, hunting whitetails, ducks and of course, sipping a little whiskey while we're at it. Topics Discussed: How Bob initially found his passion for training dogs. Insight into Bob's growing business and the reason he makes a pilgramage every year to South Carolina during the winter monhts. How Lone Duck Kennels appraoches training dogs of all types, fr...
174: Matt Miller from The Meat Hunters & Tethrd
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week, the guys are joined by Matt Miller from The Meat Hunters show and Tethrd to talk abou bowhunting, the hunting industry, hunting in New Zealand and living and hunting in Europe. Topics Discussed: Matt's hunting show, The Meat Hunters and getting involved with Tethrd tree saddles. Using tree saddles to hunt in Europe and America. The archery industry and Matt's love of bowhunting. The incredible hunting opportunities that exist in New Zealand. Matt's perspective as a New Zealand nati...
173: SEWE Spotlight Stephen Schabel - Center for Birds of Prey
March 18, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourStephen joins us for another SEWE spotlight this year with his special friend, a White Faced Owl from Sub-Saharan Africa, from the Center for Birds of Prey Topics Discussed: Stephen introduces his friend, a White Faced Owl. White Faced Owls are a relative of the eastern screetch owl, which is the smallest owl in South Carolina. Though small in size, White Faced Owls are no doubt predators. Insight into how his ears and work and the body language the owl presents in these social situations. In...
172: SEWE Spotlight - Andrew Beam, Country Music Artist
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourAndrew Beam joins the guys at The Jasper Charleston for a 3rd consecutive SEWE Spotlight to talk about hunting whitetail, turkey and waterfowl while playing shows and making new music! Topics Discussed: Appreciating your peers in niche areas of interest and learning from their unique approach to a skill or task. Some updates on new music from Andrew and current show schedule. Getting out with high end videographers for an upcoming turkey hunt. In the weeks on the ups and downs of utilizing ...
171: SEWE Spotlight - Bryan Horn, Founder & President, Over Under Clothing
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys are joined by Bryan, Founder of Over Under Clothing, to talk about the current state of our country, how Over Under was established, running a business in America and chasing a passion for the outdoors. Topics Discussed: Bringing back masculinity in today's world and in younger generations. The importance of the outdoors and raising kids with grit and toughness. The importance of building a company and generational wealth. How Bryan founded and built Over Under Clothing fro...
170: SEWE Spotlight - Jeff, Exec. Chef at Miller's All Day
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesMatt and Gus sample some wild game dishes prepared by Jeff and talk about the restaurant industry, cooking wild game and hunting! Topics Discussed: Delicious wild game dishes Jeff brought for Gus and Matt to try. How Jeff got his start in the restaurant industry and the inspiration and influence of this dad. How Jeff likes to run his kitches and manage multiple locations. Jeff's approach to creating and bringing new dish ideas to life. Some interesteing cooking methods for cooking the best st...
169: SEWE Spotlight with Bryan and Chris, Founders of Cast-a-Way Carbon
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are joined by Bryan and Chris in our 2024 SEWE Spotlight studio space provided by the Jasper Charleston to talk about the inspiration behind and eveolution of Cast-a-Way Carbon! Topics Discussed: The inspiration that started Bryan and Chris' venture into developing new cookware. Bryan and Chris history in the steel business and how their specialites each lent particular skills and expertise to the process. Cast-a-Way Carbon's approach and thought process behind the design of thei...
168: Direct from the Great American Outdoor Show with Chuck from Whitetail Distraction
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 2 hoursChuck from Whitetail Distraction Podcast joins us at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show to chat about the show, saddle hunting, bow hunting and so much more! Topics Discussed: The size and vastness of the NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. Walking 4 miles over the course of the day inside a building. Trump visiting the show and the crazy lines to get in. Outdoor celebrities and influencers around the show. New gear and equipment from vendors and dealers at the show. Hanging out with Vantage ...
167: Random Chats Before NRA GAOS & SEWE
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus sip some whiskey and talk about a few current events and thier upcoming plans for the NRA Great American Outdoor Show and 2024 Southeaster Wildlife Expo. Topics Discussed: Matt's final results with the carnivor diet and its sustainability from the perspective of a hunter utilizing only what they take from hunting. Some interesting and non-polical thoughts on the recent activities in Texas along the boarder and Matt's perspective on some implications of the situation as a veteran....
166: From the Archives -Arron Chepnik from Nevada H&C Distilling CO., maker of Smokewagon
January 29, 2024 19:57 - 1 hourBusy schedules call for one from the Archives! Enjoy this discussion from Episode 201 with Arron Chepnik from Nevada H&C Distilling Co.. We talk about creating Smoke Wagon Bourbon and Rye as well as motorcycles, classic cars, and the ins and outs of the distilling and bar industries. Topics Discussed with Aaron: His recent sinus surgery and his road to recovery. The back story behind the Uncut the Younger release. Aaron's history in multiple bar ownerships in L.A. and Las Vegas. Aaron's motor...
165: Moonshine & ATA Product Announcements
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus sip whiskey and talk about a recent video shoot, some upcoming SEWE Spotlight details and review some new products revealed at the ATA Show. Topics Discussed: Shooting some content video in twenty degree weather. Sipping some moonshine to keep warm in the process. New products released and revealed at the 2024 ATA Show including the new GRIT line by Tethrd, which looks to be a great saddle hunting set up. We also discuss some interesting products like a shooting stick for your bo...
164: Traveler Whiskey, Plans NRA GAOS & SEWE Updates
January 15, 2024 13:41 - 1 hourMatt and Gus discuss Chris Stapleton's Traveler Whiskey, some details for next month's NRA Great American Outdoor Show, 2024 SEWE preview and more. Topics Discussed: Updates to our Federal Duck Stamp announcement from episode 163. Matt's latest from his month long journey on the carnivor diet. Updates on some travel details for the NRA Great American Outdoor Show. Matt pops a bottle of Chris Stapleton's Traveler Whiskey and we speculate on its age, distillet and blend. What was Chris Stapleto...
163: End of Whitetails Season, Elk Tags & NRA GAOS Plans
January 08, 2024 16:32 - 56 minutesMatt and Gus kick off the week with you recapping Gus' last hunt of the 2023 whitetail season, plans for elk tag applications, duck stamp news and our 2024 hunting and event plans. Topics Discussed: Gus' last few hunts of the 2023 whitetails ending in one doe but incredibly close to two in one hunt. The 2023 pennsylvaniaElk tag applicaction details and associated seasons. The ABC's of bourbon becuase everyone needs a good refresher and we have new listeners. The NRA Great American Outdoors Sh...
162: Happy New Year!
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus kick of 2024 with an episode ranging from wrapping up the whitetail season, current conspiracy theories and goals for 2024. Enjoy and Happy New Year from Whiskey & Whitetails. Topics Discussed: Building planter boxes and learning how to can garden items. Growing self-sustainment and survival skills. Hunting the late season filling remaining doe tags and getting the kids out hunting. A few conspiracy theories for everyone's consideration. Thinking for yourself and looking at the b...
161: End of Year Christmas Day Hangout
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Matt and Gus are closing out the 2023 podcast season with one last episode on Christmas day talking about wrapping up the whitetail season, what's in store for 2024 and much more. Topics Discussed: Wrapping up the 2023 whitetail hunting season. Matt tormenting Gus with trailcam photos of a yearling. More classes and events for Whiskey & Whitetails for 2024. Matt's updated plans for moving to the Kentucky hills and his plans to run for Mayor. An interesting ...
160: Austin & Chuck of The Whitetail Distraction Podcast
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus catch up with Austin and Chuck from The Whitetail Distraction Podcast. There's plenty to discuss with late season hunts in full swing and the holidays right around the corner. Topics Discussed: Francis Marion National Forest lottery hunt. Strange late season rules and regulations in Pensylvania. What kind of stuff to expect at the Great American Outdoor Show. What kind of food and resources to target late season bucks. Rut timing for the first and secodn ruts in the Lowcountry. S...
159: Burnt Church Distillery's Head Distiller - Pete Thompson
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus sit with the Head Distiller from Burch Church Distillery, Pete, to talk about what it's like distilling for such a fast growing distillery here in the Lowcountry and sustaining himself year around on wild game he hunts. Topics Discussed: New distilling projects in the works at Burnt Church Distillery. History behind some of the flagship whiskies offered by Burnt Church. Challenges of a fast growing distillery. Some company history and back story. Current distribution of Burch Chu...
158: Unicorn Bucks, Gifts Ideas for Hunters & Whiskey News!
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus discuss some recent events in the hunting world, talk about some recent whiskey releases and go all in on our holiday gift recommendations for hunters. Topics Discussed: A reminder on the importance of firearms safety when hunting, especially with youth. A crazy unicorn buck shot in Minnesota. Are we making it too easy for youth hunters these days? Some interesting whiskey news from around the world, including the Macallan Adami 1926, which spent 60 years aging, and sold for $2.7...
157: Matt Returns from Mexico ahead of our Patreon Hunt
November 27, 2023 12:42 - 1 hourGus and Matt catch up after Matt's return from Mexico, discuss his trip, recent hunts and plans for our upcoming Patreon Hunt in South Carolina Topics Discussed: The debocle of getting down to Mexico for Matt's recent trip. Some insight into the culture of a small town in the Yucatán Peninsula. Matt talks about some of his favorite foods and some of the things that surprised him about Mexico. Matt and Gus discuss recent holiday markets and selling out of our duck calls in record time. Matt ta...
156: Lost in the Woods, Night Vision Predator Control & Preparing for Mexico
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutesMatt and Gus discuss some recent hunts, including Gus getting lost in the woods, this year's Sniper's Unknown Challenge and Matt's Mexico trip preparations. Topics Discussed: Gus' recent whitetail hunts including getting a little lost on his way to and old stand carrying his rifle, gear and a 50lb bag of corn. Sitting in a tower stand with no chair or stool in the rain. Matt's recent hunts on the property near his home and not seeing anything after nonstop trail camera pictures. A rundown of ...
155: Kentucky Rut Action & Hunting Mountain Whitetail
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus catch up and recap their hunt in Kentucky at Camp Hero KY, some upcoming hunts, including our Patreon hunt, and some holiday season updates. Topics Discussed: Yet another pilgramage to Kentucky to chase whitetails in the Kentucky mountains. Hunting the ridges, benches and valleys of the Kentucky mountains and the challenges they present. South carolian guys getting humbled by some chilly mountain weather. Sleeping like crap with a rood full of dudes snoring all night. Shifting hu...
154: John - John Schneider's Wild Life
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus sit down with John from John Schneider's Wild Life to discuss his life long pursuit of outdoor, hunting and angling adventures and his recent acquisition of a sail boat and his plans for the open water. Topics Discussed: John's lifelong envolvement with farming and providing for himself. John's early life attraction to bowhunting and fishing. Guiding and teachig fly-fishing in Western Canada. Making and hunting with his own bows and arrows. His Podcast and YouTube channel, "John ...
153: Venison Chili with Goats? Plus Kentucky Hunts, Shooting Does & Building Blinds
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are hanging out this week sharing stories about Matt's recent hunt where he killed a doe, Gus and his son's trip to Kentucky to build a wheelchair accessible deer blind, getting lost in the Veterans Health Administration Medical Center, and some upcoming events. You don't watn to miss this one! Topics Discussed: Whiskey class and dinner with Kiawah River's The Goatery. Pairing whiskey and with fresh, farm made goat cheese and venison chili. Gus getting lost in a VA Medical Center...
152: Hosts of the Whitetail Distraction Podcast - Austin and Charles
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 2 hoursMatt and Gus kick back with Austin and Charles of the Whitetail Distraction Podcast to enjoy a virutal whiskey tasting talk all things whitetail hunting. We had a great time and we know you'll enjoy this one! Topics Discussed: How the guys got their start with the Whitetail Distraction Podcast. The backstory behind thier intro. Taking the guys through a whiskey tasting. Pennsylvania whitetail hunting season structure. The ins and outs of the Great American Outdoor Show. Suggestions for the be...
151: Chef George Kovach - Bearcat Opening Primer
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 2 hoursMatt and Gus sit with George in his restaraunt to discuss his coming grand opening, what inspires his cooking and the creativity so evident in the experiences he provides in his restaraunt. Topics Discussed: Whiskey and bourbon selections to be expected in the Bearcat bar. Some of the specialty cocktails in planned for Bearcat and thier nature and outdoor inspired creations. How the outdoors and nature play an intrugal part in the inspiration of Bearcat's decor. How George operates his kitch...
150: Justin Hodge - J.Hodge Productions - Outdoor Photographer and Videographer
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 2 hoursMatt and Gus are joined by Justin Hodge of J.Hodge productions. Justin is an avid outdoorsman and outdoor action photographer and videographer working for CBS, Outdoor Channel, Discover Channel and numerous photography contest winnings. Topics Discussed: How Justin got his start in photographer and eventually videography. The journey of making the leap into working for yourself and believing in what you're doing. Living a life emersed in the outdoors. Competition within the industry. Behind t...
149: Man Hunts, Whitetail Hunts, Upcoming Trips & Whiskey Classes
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are chatting about the new Wild Turkey barrel picks that were just released, which Matt helped pick earlier this year, as well as some crazy recent events around Matt's hunting property and some upcoming events and out of state hunts. Topics Discussed: Wild Turkey Barrel picks and some of the perks of being a Patreon member. A criminal man hunt that took place, quite possibly, on the 50 acre area Matt hunts near his house. The impacts of local high school football games on deer m...
148: Elk East of the Mississippi - How and Where to Hunt them
September 25, 2023 13:22 - 57 minutesMatt and Gus do a deep dive on the extinction of Eastern Elk, the reintroduction of elk to the mountains east of the Mississippi River through various conservation programs and the best places to hunt them today and how to go about doing so. Topics Discussed: Cracking a bottle of Old Elk bourbon and some alleged insight into the distillery's treatment of its employees and legitimacy of its master distiller's involvement. History of the Eastern Elk in North America. The eventual extinction of ...
147: Shifty Does & Inconsistent Bucks
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutesMatt and Gus chat about their ongoing whitetail season, multi-pin versus single pin bow sights, upcoming barrel picks as well as upcoming out of state hunts and much more. Topics Discussed: Matt's recent run in with a doe at his new hunting property. Inconsistent patterning of mature bucks. Avoiding burn out using trail cams and getting too obsessed with specific deer. Soon to be released Wild Turkey barrel picks. Upcoming out of state hunts in Kentucky as well as our Patreon hunt in early De...
146: Shifting Bucks, 30ft Tree Stands & Giveaway Winner
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutesMatt and Gus discuss shifting bucks on small property, unreasonably tall ladder stands some new whiskey and picking a winner for our Instagram Giveaway! Topics Discussed: Hanging new tree stands on a small property. Dangerous practices of hanging stands and putting up 30ft ladder stands. Whitetail buck movement on small properties. Bucks using small rivers and intercoastal waterways to navigate land and move territories. The potential impact of a CAT 5 hurricane to our area. Moving and utiliz...
145: Kentucky Trip Recap for Camp Hero Bourbon & BBQ Bash
September 04, 2023 10:38 - 58 minutesMatt and Gus catch up to discuss their trip to Kentucky to support the Camp Hero KY American Heroes Bourbon & BBQ Bash Topics Discussed: Hurricane Idalia impacting South Carolina while we record, flipping cars and downing trees. Gus' night drive through the mountains to Lexington. Matt's flight on Saturday to Lexington. Hitting some local Lexington spots for whiskey and good food. Doing a little shopping with a buzz. People watching at the hotel resort. Kickass raffles and auctions at the Bou...
144: Planning Out of State Whitetail Hunts
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesMurphy's First Law kept Matt and Gus from recording after this past week's trip to Kentucky for Camp Hero KY American Heroes Bourbon & BBQ Bash, so until we can record a new one here's last year's recap and tips for planning out of state hunts. Topics Discussed: Recapping the 2022 Camp Hero KY Bourbon and BBQ Bash. Justin's House of Bourbon speakeasy room. Matt recounts the velvet buck hunt with Rocco and talks about filming the whole thing. Negotiating sketchy tree stand climbs to film Rocc...
143: Whitetail Season Opener with Bryan from 10th Mountain Whiskey
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are joined by Bryan from 10th Mountain Whiskey on opening day to do some whitetail hunting in the South Carolina swamp, drink some whiskey, talk western backcountry hunting and more. Topics Discussed: Bryan's first time hunting and watching a sunrise in a South Carolina swamp. Battling elevation challenges when hunting out in Colorado and the different type of heat out west. Discussing belle meade madeira bourbon as well as several pours from 10th Mountain Whiskey's lineup as wel...
142: From the Archives - Hunter & Wildlife Photographer, Dom Gatto
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIn our second week pulling from the archives, we bring you our very first interview with professional wildlife photographer, hunter and outdoorsman Dom Gatto. We talk hunting, photography, how they relate and how to get started in wildlife photography. Topics Discussed: Comparing the approach of wildlife photography in the field to hunting. Photography equipment and sharing technical information with the community. Growing as a photographer and as a hunter. Growing a social media following i...
141: Whitetail Mixed Bag - Choosing Processors, Breaking the Law & Shot Placement Ethics
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutesMatt and Gus will be back with fresh new episodes in a few weeks so until then, enjoy some throwback episodes and compilations of our favorite segments. This week we're talking about how to choose a meat processor, lessons learned at the expense of others and shot placement ethics. Topics Discussed: Choosing a wild game processor. How price can be an indicator of quality. The types of processes thar are generally in place at a processor. Where corners can be cut by some processors that lead ...
140: New Bucks On The Trail Cam & Our Vision For Whiskey & Whitetails
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt & Gus discuss some of the prior week's happenings on The Food Boat, plans for the 2023 American Heroes Bourbon & Barbecue Bash, check out some new bucks showing up on a new property Matt is hunting this year and then peeling back the curtain a bit on who Whiskey & Whitetails is and where we're headed int the future. Topics Discussed: Cold beers, good food and good friends on The Food Boat. Plans and expectations for the 2023 American Heroes Bourbon & Barbecue Bash. Getting new trail came...
139: Archery Clinic, Whitewater Rafting & The Food Boat
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutesMatt and Gus catch up on recent events while discussing some whitetail season prep, Matt's recent adventure in Indiana, Gus' whitewater rafting experience and more! Topics Discussed: Traveling through small airports. Challenges and the ease of traveling with firearms through TSA. Braving roadside BBQ in Indiana and trying rib ends for the first time. Having a great dinner with the Vantage Point Archery and ShotIQ crew. Getting a brand new bow set up with new arrows. Whitewater rafting in the ...
138: 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Rory Glasgow
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are Joined this week by Rory Glasgow, National Ambassador for The GlenDronach, Benriach, and Glenglassaugh brands for the US and Canada, to talk all things single malt whisky! Topics Discussed: Rory's journey into the whisky industry and growing up in Scotland. Rory's first experience with Scotch whisky, tending bar and falling in love with the world of spirits. The history of Benriach Distillery and the unique challenges it has faced during it's time. How Benriach floor malts it...
137: Hunting & Distilling with Ryan Dewar from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are joined by Ryan from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co. to talk about distilling whiskey in the mountains of Colorado, the military connection to the 10th Mountain Division, hunting around the world and much, much more! Topics Discussed: Ryan's unique connection to the Dewar's Scotch distillery. 10th Mountain sourcing blue corn from the Ute tribe in Colorado. Mash bill specifics for their bourbon, rye and other spirits. The company's connection to the history of the 10th Mount...
137: Hunting & Distilling with Bryan Dewar from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are joined by Bryan from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co. to talk about distilling whiskey in the mountains of Colorado, the military connection to the 10th Mountain Division, hunting around the world and much, much more! Topics Discussed: Bryan's unique connection to the Dewar's Scotch distillery. 10th Mountain sourcing blue corn from the Ute tribe in Colorado. Mash bill specifics for their bourbon, rye and other spirits. The company's connection to the history of the 10th Mou...
136: Lee Diaz - Director, eCommerce from ReserveBar
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourMatt & Gus are joined by Lee Diaz, eCommerce Director for ReserveBar, to discuss their Topflight single barrel program, doing over 100 barrel picks in a year and plans to go hunting for the first time. Check out the ReserveBar Topflight single barrel program! Also, Text BARREL to 31094 to subscribe to SMS alerts for new barrel releases! Topics Discussed: ReserevBar's Topflight single barrel program. What it's like to do over a 100 barrel picks a year all over the country. The unique experienc...
135: Tree Saddle Hunting tips from ChatGPT
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutesMatt and Gus fed the artificial intelligence platform, ChatGPT, questions about tree saddle hunting and discuss the accuracy and relevance of the machine learning based responses and whether artificial intelligence is a tool hunters can utilize. **Apologies for any echo in Gus' microphone. We are still working out a few quirks with our new recording setup but we'll get it ironed out! Thanks, as always, for your patience!! Topics Discussed: Weekly recaps on what the guys have been up to. Gus a...
134: All about Bowfishing
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesMatt and Gus are joined by Patreon member Bryan Powers who gives us a detailed rundown of his experience bowfishing, some lessons learned and tips for making your first time more successful. Topics Discussed: Bowfishing in Virginia for the first time. The ins and outs of a bow fishing rig and set up. How lights play a part in illuminating the water for bowfishing. The challenge of aiming and depth perception when aiming through water. Bowfishing for carp, catfish and snakehead. The invasive ...
133: Nearly Dying For a Barrel Pick?
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus sip some bourbon and talk about Matt's recent trip up to Louisville and Lexington to visit some distilleries, do a few awesome barrel picks and experience a few adventures, to say the least. Topics Discussed: Riding electric scooters around downtown Louisville, KY. Run-ins with the police on electric scooters. Riding down stairs on scooters and Matt managing to be the only one to get hurt. Yellowstone distillery barrel pick experience with a real Kentucky Colonel and their design...
132: Living with Turkeys & Wild Hogs Crushing Whitetail
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus kick it this week sipping on some bourbon while discussing a researchers solitary life with turkeys from poults to mature birds, some crazy stats about the impacts of wild pigs on whitetail and lots more. Topics Discussed: The incredible story of a wildlife researcher who lived with and raised turkey poults to maturity by himself with no contact with any other humans for over a year. We dive into some interesting facts about the negative impacts that wild pigs and their incredibl...
131: Memorial Day, Sunday Hunting & Barrel Picks
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMatt and Gus are back this week talking about Memorial Day, changing South Carolina Sunday hunting restrictions, upcoming barrel picks and much more. Topics Discussed: Drinking too much and nursing hangovers in your late 30's. Trying Bunratty's peated malt Irish Whiskey - Double Gold winner. Being completely moved out of the studio. Making plans for more travel and out of state hunting now that we're not tied to the studio. Dealing with family pet injuries and the joys of raising kids and th...
130: MGP's Acquisition of Penelope, Camping, Fishing & Other Randomness
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutesMatt and Gus come at you from their home offices as they dive into figuring out the new Podcast setup. The guys talk about transitioning from the studio to a more flexible recording setup, MGP's acquisition of Penelope, some summer camping and fishing plans, rare cars and tons more. Topics Discussed: Our new podcast set up from home, away from the studio. Playing with new features of our recording and streaming platform. Summer camping and dealing with the rain. Gus' new truck bed tent and t...