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Ep. 37: Q&A with Leupold Technical Service

Leupold Core Insider - April 09, 2019 23:05 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Answering over 100 calls a day, the Leupold Technical Service team helps customers tackle product questions, give recommendations and address warranty requests. Scott and Lucas sat down with Dane and Michael to address some of the most common questions the Tech Service team receive and give furt...

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Ep. 36: The Art of Wild Game Cooking

Leupold Core Insider - April 02, 2019 21:01 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Connor Gabbott (@taluscreative) spent the first 20 years of his working life in the kitchen at various restaurants throughout British Columbia. After taking his first deer in 2010, Connor found a passion for the outdoors and wild game. Scott and Michael from Leupold sat down with Connor at Sheep...

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Ep. 35: Battlefield to Backcountry w/ Kryptek

Leupold Core Insider - March 25, 2019 22:32 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
From the mountains of Afghanistan through the desert plains of Iraq, the concepts that spawned Kryptek products were forged in combat. Their knowledge of what works was developed through battlefield necessity. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet sat down with Kryptek Founder and CEO, Butch Whiting, to tal...

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Ep. 34: Getting Real with Tim Kennedy - LIVE from SHOT Show 2019

Leupold Core Insider - March 18, 2019 22:25 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
If you had to pick one guy to go into battle with you, whatever the situation, Tim Kennedy should be at the top of your list. Not only is he “Hard To Kill” on his Discovery Channel reality adventure series, Tim is also an active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired ...

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Ep. 33: Getting Real with Randy Newberg - LIVE from SHOT Show 2019

Leupold Core Insider - March 11, 2019 18:44 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
One of the most relatable and fun people you'll ever meet - Randy Newberg is a champion for public lands, access, and conservation. His television shows, podcasts, and digital content provide fans with endless entertainment and education. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Lucas Burt and Scott ...

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Ep. 32: Getting Real with Eva Shockey - LIVE from SHOT Show 2019

Leupold Core Insider - March 05, 2019 18:26 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Wife, mom, author, TV host, and enthusiast for all things outdoors, Eva Shockey continues to raise the bar for women in the outdoor industry. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Riza Lesser and Michael Wunnicke sit down with Eva to recap her hectic 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019....

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Ep. 31: Getting Real with The Drury's - LIVE from SHOT Show 2019

Leupold Core Insider - March 01, 2019 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Drury Outdoors and the Drury family have become household names across the outdoor industry – known first and foremost for the bruiser whitetail bucks that they harvest each year – and currently sharing their adventures across a bevy of television shows. Live ...

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Ep. 30: A Guide's Life with Jim Shockey's Outfitters

Leupold Core Insider - February 25, 2019 22:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In an age of fleeting digital acquaintances, a lasting bond can quickly develop between a guide and their clients. Eight months after hunting with David Lawless and Ryan Leef of Jim Shockey's Pacific Rim Guide Outfitters, Leupold’s Michael Wunnicke and Lucas Burt caught back up with the crew at ...

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Ep. 29: A Relentless Pursuit For Ibex

Leupold Core Insider - February 20, 2019 01:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Around the world and across cultures, there is no animal more representative of the mountain culture than the ibex. Far away from home and way outside of their comfort zones, a team from The Journal of Mountain Hunting pursued this iconic mountain billy on their recent hunting trip to the Pamir ...

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Ep. 28: Anyone's Hunt - Arizona Mule Deer

Leupold Core Insider - February 11, 2019 20:57 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Did you know anyone – yes, anyone – can go hunt big bucks in December? The new Youtube mini-series, "Anyone’s Hunt”, kicked things off in Arizona for archery deer and breaks down and explores lesser-known over-the-counter hunting opportunities that are available to anyone. Scott Rousseau and Luc...

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Ep. 27: Getting Real with Jim Shockey

Leupold Core Insider - February 01, 2019 17:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
There are few hunters who’ve had as many relentless adventures as Jim Shockey, which is why we were excited to sit down with him at the Safari Club International trade show to discuss his storied career. From male modeling to releasing his first music single last year, the 2019 Weatherby Award w...

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Ep. 26: Understanding Your Shooting System 101

Leupold Core Insider - January 22, 2019 01:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
The optic on a firearm is one of the most critical components of the shooting system and should be a known constant, not a variable. By focusing on the optic and the platform it’s mounted on, you can gain a better understanding of your entire shooting system. In this episode, Nic Kytlica and Sco...

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Ep. 25: Tradition - A New Day-By-Day Series

Leupold Core Insider - January 11, 2019 22:23 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
6 states. 7 bulls. 5 bucks. That's the premise of a new day-by-day Youtube series, Tradition. Leupold's Scott and Riza sat down with Jason Phelps and Nick Schmit of Angry Mountain Productions to discuss what it took to pull off this epic adventure and what fans can expect to see. Subjects Discus...

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Ep. 24: Capturing the Moment with Adam & Frankie Foss

Leupold Core Insider - January 07, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Adam Foss is a photographer, filmmaker, and co-founder of Foss Media alongside his wife, Frankie. With a background rooted deep in mountain bowhunting, at the age of 24, Adam became the youngest bowhunter to harvest all Four North American Sheep. His skills, not only on the mountain but with a c...

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Ep. 23: The Michael Jordan of Shooting Sports

Leupold Core Insider - January 02, 2019 21:35 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
There are legends in every sport. Michael Jordan and basketball. Tom Brady and football. And in the world of professional shooting, there is Doug Koenig. Doug is that once in a generation talent, whose potent combination of speed, accuracy, and shooting skills has produced wins in various multi-...

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Ep. 22: Chasing Late-Season Elk in New Mexico

Leupold Core Insider - December 21, 2018 20:51 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
The western regions of New Mexico – a state known for trophy bulls and its rugged terrain – provide an ideal hunting ground for chasing late-season elk. By mid-November the bulls are herding back up for the winter as the rut becomes an afterthought. Leupold’s Shawn Skipper sits down with Kali Pa...

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Ep. 21: One-on-One with Pigman’s Brian Quaca

Leupold Core Insider - December 03, 2018 19:32 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Brian “Pigman” Quaca is known and loved throughout the outdoor industry for his powerful and truly one-of-a-kind personality. For years he’s given viewers a look at his rough and tough day-to-day life as he entertains them with a different take on traditional hunting television. Pigman is also a...

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Ep. 20: Hunting the Mule Deer Rut in Colorado

Leupold Core Insider - December 03, 2018 19:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Colorado is a hunter’s paradise – and never more so than in mid-November, when the largest elk herd in the United States is on the move and bruiser mule deer bucks emerge from the sagebrush for the rut. Battling single-digit temperatures and bouts of snow, Leupold’s Shawn Skipper was joined by B...

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Ep. 19: Chasing The Gray Ghosts of the PNW

Leupold Core Insider - November 13, 2018 00:25 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Few big game species are as elusive as the Columbia blacktail deer. Hard to find and harder yet to get a shot on, chasing blacktail is a demanding hunt. Leupold’s Shawn Skipper and Nic Kytlica are joined by Adam Heggenstaller (American Hunter) and John Snow (Outdoor Life and Field & Stream) to r...

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Ep. 18: Perfect Practice Makes Perfect

Leupold Core Insider - November 06, 2018 00:45 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Leupold's Nic Kytlica sits down with Josh Lowry of Oregon Rifle Works to talk about their dedication and love for shooting and training. Josh isn’t a professional shooter, an Instagram celebrity or an instructor - he’s just an average guy who’s committed to refining his skills on a daily basis. ...

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Ep. 17: There’s Always Next Year. Reflections From First-Time Bowhunters.

Leupold Core Insider - October 09, 2018 14:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Hunters never stop learning, never stop growing – even after decades in the field. There’s always a new strategy to try or, in some cases, an entirely new medium to adopt. That was the case for Leupold’s Lucas Burt and Riza Lesser, who gave their first go at the ever-challenging world of bowhunt...

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Ep. 16: Finding Your Calling with Phelps Game Calls

Leupold Core Insider - August 31, 2018 17:59 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Few dare to follow their life's true calling; even fewer find that calling making wild game calls. Join the Leupold Core as we sit down with the guys from Phelps Game Calls and hear how they got their wild start. 

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Ep. 15: Live from the 2018 Ladies Hunting Camp

Leupold Core Insider - August 31, 2018 16:25 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Join Leupold's Riza Lesser live from the 2018 Ladies Hunting Camp, with camp director Candy Yow, as well as students Melinda and Sierra, as they talk all things hunting, outdoor survival, and more. 

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Ep. 14: Conquering More with MTN OPS and Brian Call

Leupold Core Insider - August 29, 2018 23:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Lucas Burt and Scott Rousseau from Leupold sit down with Jordan Harbertson, Co-Founder at MTN Ops, and Brian Call, host of the Gritty podcast. Subjects discussed: Eagle Scout projects; Brian's tree house in Oregon; favorite t-shirts; the backstory on how MTN Ops began; the benefits of supplement...

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Ep. 13: Hunting Hawaii’s Axis Deer on the Island of Lanai

Leupold Core Insider - August 14, 2018 20:36 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
The Hawaiian Islands are among the world’s foremost vacation destinations, regarded as a tropical paradise rivaled by only a select few locales across the globe. And while the sun and surf is every bit the draw it’s made out to be, one of Hawaii’s better kept secrets is its hunting – for now, at...

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Ep. 12: An Unforgettable Expedition with the Journal of Mountain Hunting

Leupold Core Insider - July 23, 2018 18:09 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Leupold's Bruce Pettet, CEO, and Scott Rousseau, Digital Content Specialist, sit down with Adam Janke and Nolan Osborne of the Journal of Mountain Hunting to discuss their new film 'Toeing The Line' - A Coastal Winter Goat Hunt. Listen in as the guys share details on their unforgettable expediti...

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Ep. 11: DeerCast, Whitetail Hunting, and More with Mark Drury

Leupold Core Insider - July 09, 2018 21:13 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Leupold President and CEO Bruce Pettet chats with Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors about a new app their team is developing that can help hunters forecast the movement and behavior of whitetail deer in their area. It was also Mark's first time at the Leupold factory, so Bruce shows him the ins and o...

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Ep. 10: Hunting Black Bears on Vancouver Island

Leupold Core Insider - June 20, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Leupold's Lucas and Mike went on an epic black bear hunt with Ryan Leef, a Jim Shockey premiere guide with Pacific Rim Outfitters. They headed to Vancouver Island in some of the gnarliest terrain with one of the densest black bear populations in the world. 

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Ep. 09: Hunting with Llamas

Leupold Core Insider - April 25, 2018 20:08 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Michael Wunnickie, Leupold Director of Marketing, sat down with Randy Newberg and Beau Baty at the 2018 BHA Rendezvous to chat about the latest trend in the hunting world: llamas. Randy is the host of Fresh Tracks and On Your Own Adventures TV series, and recently brought Beau and some of his ll...

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Ep. 08: Relentless Determination - Battlefield to Business

Leupold Core Insider - March 28, 2018 22:26 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet and Leupold Optics Academy instructor Michael Baccellieri sat down with Drew Estell, owner of Baer Solutions, and Garrett Schwindell, owner of Kagwerks, to discuss their transition from the battlefield to running their own businesses. 

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