Midwest Flyways Podcast

From Open Marshes to Regulated Access: The Hunting License

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when hunting required no permission. If you could reach the marsh, you could hunt it. In this episode, we explore how that changed—...

Sports Guyz Only; Law Offices of SGO

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Sports Guyz Only, the law offices of Kolles and Kolles are officially open. Gavin fights tooth and nail to make the Kaprizov contract mak...

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cal, Joey, and Carter dive deep into waterfowl culture, breaking down the truth about goose calls, why gear matters (and when it does...

Sports Guyz Only; Flopping for Championships

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guyz are back—well, mostly. With Cal out, Nathaniel, Gavin and Carter dive into a packed week in sports. From the Minnesota Wild battling the Da...

Logan Webster; Love Island

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness are joined by our friend, Logan Webster. Earlier this year, Logan was invited to hunt a very special and unknown ...

Shotgun Evolution: From Flintlocks to Semi-Autos

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Ten Minute Tuesday History Lesson episode, Cal traces the full evolution of the shotgun and how it shaped waterfowl hunting from the earliest ...

Sports Guyz Only; Boys 2 Men

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Sports Guyz Only, we’re lucky to be joined in studio by our good buddy Logan Webster. Logan spent 4 and a half years photographing all ...

Duck Summit Recap

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness break down one of the biggest waterfowl conversations Minnesota has seen in years...

A Taste of Flyways Hunt Club

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We wanted to give you guys all a small example of what we’re doing and talking about on Flyways Hunt Club every week! What we’ve learned a month i...

What Was Your A-Ha Hunting Moment?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness are back this week with a Ten Minute Tuesday that was brought to us by one of our listeners! They asked: what was your top ...

Sports Guyz Only; Solving Problems, Waging Wars

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An explosive episode unfolds as Gavin wages war over NBA defensive ratings with Cal, Carter, Luka and Ant all caught in the crossfire. We recap March ...

Derek Helms; Adventure Guide

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, well, well the wild man returns. Derek Helms, Adventure guide extraordinaire sits down with Joey to catch up about life, ducks, and new adventur...

History Lesson: Pintail Controversy

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why did pintail limits drop… even when hunters were still seeing birds?   In this Midwest Flyways history episode, we break down one of the most de...

Sports Guyz Only; Debate Hijacked, Bracket Busted

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this episode on April Fools, and the guys kick things off the right way—by having a little fun at Nathaniel’s expense.   The episode ...

Saskatchewan Problems

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The times they are a-changin’. At least they are in Saskatchewan for non resident duck hunters. We discuss the new regulations on American hunters a...

Decoys Through Decades

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this MWF History Lesson, we dive into the evolution of duck decoys—from the earliest hand-carved wooden blocks to today’s mass-produced plastic...

Sports Guyz Only; Blazing Hot Takes

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are all back in studio and Nathaniel rejoins coming off a poolside week in Vegas (for work) watching March Madness on the mega screens. It turns ou...

Sea Ducks…Lost at Sea?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about a bunch of different topics including a conversation about Eiders becoming lost at seas during storms and ending up taking ref...

History Lesson: Why Do We Band Ducks?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday, we dive into the history of waterfowl banding and how it transformed conservation in North America. From early pionee...

Sports Guyz Only; QB1 & Madness

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, well, well. Carter gets his biggest dream to come true by bringing Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings. Gavin is in agony and we review where ...

Hunt Club & Snow Geese

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the last few months we’ve been busy planning and working on the next adventure for Midwest Flyways, and we’re so pumped to share that the Flyw...

History Lesson: Lead Shot

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reminder, the Flyways Hunt Club is live now and you can join at the link here! Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club   This ...

Sports Guyz Only; Coming or Going?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What a weird NFL world we live in now, where teams make deals before deals are able to be made and then back out of those deals before you can blink. ...

The Next Chapter for Midwest Flyways

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we’ve been working on something for a while now and it’s time we fill you guys in. We’ve been so grateful to be able to share our waterfow...

A Ringneck in Tallahassee

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday we play Say What?! With Gavin and Nathaniel, who some of you may know from Spirts Guyz Only. Carter throws out some w...

Sports Guyz Only; Starting Over

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re never safe enough in the NFL where players are awarded massive contracts and then cut a year later. As teams start to change direction we’v...

The Problem with Duck Hunting

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cal and Joey decide it’s time we address the elephant in the room: what’s the problem with duck hunting culture these days? People are a...

Duck Stamps and the Dust Bowl

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cal brings us another history lesson alongside Joey and Gavin. Do you know how the Duck stamp became a part of waterfowl hunting in the Unit...

Sports Guyz Only; Dream Come True

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is truly nothing that touches the pinnacle of sport competition like hockey in the Olympics. We relive the two greatest hockey teams ever assemb...

A River USED TO Run Through It

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Cal are dreaming up the things they would change if we were solely focused on bird production and hunting success across the United...

Andy the Goose, Say What?!

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week for TMT we play Say What?! and Carter is back on his game throwing us for some wild questions. We’re joined by the Sports Guys, Nathaniel ...

Sports Guyz Only; Gold Medal Dreams

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boyz got together to break down all the latest updates from the Winter Olympics. Who showed up and showed out this past week? We discuss...

Duck Hunting is Changing

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Midwest Flyways podcast, Joey and Cal talk about a few different things that are changing with Duck hunting around the country. We di...

Sports Guyz Only; Fake Slide

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re back breaking down the snooze fest of a Super Bowl we had to watch and an especially sore moment for us Vikings fans having to watch...

Sub-gauge Shotguns

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sub-gauge shotguns offer a slightly different experience when duck hunting than a 10 or 12 gauge can and it’s hard to explain until you just go out ...

Wins and Losses; History Lesson

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down to talk about the Mack’s Prairie Wings snow goose contest that seems to have left at least a few folks online pretty confused ...

So You Hired a Guide, Huh?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about a topic that has continually been a question we get from people: what should I expect as a client hiring a guide? If y...

Sports Guyz Only; Giannis Sweepstakes, Vikings Debacle

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So much happening in the sports world and much of it directly involves Minnesota sports teams. We start with the bidding line for Giannis and the wolv...

Flooded Corn

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well the debate heard round the waterfowl community has made its way to us. For the last couple of months you’ve probably seen all of the discussion...

Balancing Life & Hunting

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We get the question all the time: how do you balance your time hunting with your time at home and with your family and friends. So we thought we would...

Sports Guyz Only; Belichick Snubbed and Darnold Advances

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What a turn of events for Sam Darnold. After the Vikings let him walk in free agency and the story was about a guy who couldn’t win the big games, D...

Sam Cederberg; Duck Season Wrap Up

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cal is sick coming off our trip to Arkansas and our good buddy Sam Cederberg fills in with Joey to talk about a bunch of different things. W...

Hunting Superstitions

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Cederberg and Gavin Kolles join Joey for a conversation on hunting superstitions. Are there unwritten rules with your hunting group about what you...

Sports Guyz Only; Lashings For All

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re missing Cal but everyone else is in studio and good news: we all deserve lashings! Gavin finally has his chance to punish Carter for...

Gavin Kolles; Real Life Peter Pan

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we meet up with Gear Guy Kolles for a behind the scenes look at the last couple months of his life. Gavin quit his job and spent some time t...

Sports Guyz Only; A Long Road Back

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So much has happened over the last couple weeks in the world of sports. Alabama is no longer sitting atop the college football world, the SEC looks no...

Roy & Drake Carter; Running a Waterfowl Guide Service & Hunting Stories

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joey hangs out with our friends Roy and Drake Carter who own and operate Carters Big Island in Kansas for a few days and they sat down to talk about t...

Pass It On or Lose It with Roy & Drake Carter

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joey travelled down to Kansas to spend a few days with our friends at CBI. In between the good times and the hunting, he sat down with Roy and Drake C...

Mike Anderson; The Good Ol’ Days, Then and Now

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For Minnesota native and 2009 World Duck Calling Champion Mike Anderson, everything has changed and all the while stayed the same. Mike’s love and p...

Hard Questions: Do Duck Surveys Work? with Mike Anderson

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re lucky enough to have World Champion Duck caller Mike Anderson joining us and while Mike was here he started to offer some thoughts o...

Sports Guyz Only; Talkin’ Bout Playoffs?!

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hoping everyone had an amazing Christmas with friends and family! We wanted to sit down this week and go through some playoff predictions! Who actuall...

Flyways Jeopardy with World Champion Mike Anderson

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas to all of our amazing listeners. We want to say thank you for all your support in 2025. This week we’re joined by the 2009 World Duc...

Duck Hunter Etiquette

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve gotten a lot of people messaging us saying these new hunters don’t know any of the standard waterfowl hunter etiquette. There are a few simp...

Sports Guyz Only; A Turn of Events

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Sports Guyz Only we’re still missing Gavin Kolles for a couple more weeks but the rest of the gang is in studio discussing a wild week ...

Recent Hunts Recap

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Joey and Cal recap our recent trip to hunt with our buddy Matt Flummerfelt in Iowa. We were able to have a few awesome hunts...

Don’t Ruin the X, Hunt the Same Birds

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday we got a question from you all that we wanted to discuss: How can I keep hunting the same birds without ruining the X ...

Sports Guyz Only; Chiefs Are Cooked, Probably

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Sports Guyz Only, we recap the past week in the NFL including the chiefs seemingly devastating fall from grace. They lose another game to...

Looking Ahead; Still Hunting Season

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Joey and Cal look ahead to their upcoming trip to see some friends in Iowa. We talk about what’s been tough this year and ...

Hunting the Weather

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday we wanted to touch on what to do when the weather shifts. From rain to snow and temperature swings in between, weather...

Sports Guyz Only; Rebuilding Season

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod the boys are all in studio and it’s a very sad time of year for some of the teams in the NFL, including the Vikings. We talk ab...

Tough Huntin’

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Midwest Flyways podcast, Joey and Cal talk about what has made their hunts this year both good and bad. We relive some of our latest ...

Sports Guyz Only; Thanksgiving Upsets

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this podcast the night before Thanksgiving and who could have expected all of the Thanksgiving upsets? Except Cal who somehow predicts all...

On the Road Again

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Carter and Cal do the first of our On the Road series we’re going to roll out. This series will give you a look into our trips from behind...

Sports Guyz Only; Perfect Timing?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we talk about a bunch of different topics. We discuss some injuries and how those injuries have an impact for the different t...

David Schuessler; Highs and Lows

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had the chance to sit down with David Schuessler, National Director of Fundraising for Ducks Unlimited and a lifelong waterfowl hunter. W...

Wade Shoemaker & Hunter Marcel; Traveling Duck Hunter

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wade Shoemaker returns on the Midwest Flyways podcast along with Hunter Marcel. Hunter and wade are on the road hunting for the Migra Boat Ramp Tour a...

Hunting Trips and Deer Season?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey and Cal are in studio to talk about their latest hunting adventures and what they have upcoming. Joey j...

Sports Guyz Only; Trades & Triumphs

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re missing our buddy Nathaniel but Gavin is back from a week long trek through the wilderness and he’s feeling spicy. Carter continue...

Sam Cederberg; Scary Hunting Stories

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cal hangs with our buddy Sam Cederberg to talk about what Sam’s been up to hunting this year and how he feels the season is going. We also...

Say What?! With Sam Cederberg

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week our buddy Sam Cederberg joins Cal for a special bottom of the barrel version of Say What presented by Carter. Sam and Cal struggle through s...

Sports Guyz Only; Illegal Gambling and the Colts?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re here to discuss all the latest sports stories including the rise of the Colts and how the Vikings have now let two starting quarterb...

For the Haters

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t typically get on our soap box but this week it seems something needs to be said for the way hunters treat one another. We have a serious is...

Who Sets Hunting Limits?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday we wanted to talk about a topic that many people have asked us to discuss before. That question is: how do they decid...

Sports Guyz Only; Top Ten NFL Teams Right Now

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cal, Nathaniel and Carter talk about some of last week’s NFL games including some crazy comebacks and major letdowns. We also rank the top...

Transporting Birds and Knowledge Tests

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we wanted to touch on something that’s been extremely hard to navigate for a lot of waterfowl hunters across the country: bird transportin...

Say What?! Looking Up

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, we play a little segment of Say What?! with our buddy Gavin Kolles and Carter brings some wild facts this week. The ...

Sports Guyz Only; Getting Comfortable

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re discussing the current state of the NFL which seems to be as competitive as ever. We talk about the runway a young quarterback actua...

Hunting Season Stories, Say What?!

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Cal and Joey catch up on hunting season so far and where they’re headed next. Joey talks about his next run up north to mee...

Sports Guyz Only; We Know Nothing

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this podcast on Wednesday before Jaxson Dart decided he was really ready to play some high level football. That said, guys needs to chill ...

The Best Duck Opener We’ve Ever Had

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re in studio talking about our most recent Duck hunt for duck opener a couple weeks ago. If you wanna watch this Duck opener you can ch...

Make the Most of Waterfowl Season

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal sits down to offer a little perspective on your waterfowl season. From being prepared to considering your expect...

Sports Guyz Only; Who’s To Blame?

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re all up to our usual sh*t, talking that smack to each other as we have just completed a quarter of the NFL season. We ponder who’s ...

Dr. Steve Adair and Dr. Jerad Henson; The Tough Questions

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a special episode for you guys coming to you from the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, TN. We were invited to guest host an episode ...

Toxic Ducks

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we wanted to talk about a crazy story we were sent about the ducks in Green Bay. Apparently, the water has become so tainted that the DNR is...

Matt Judy; Life and Ducks

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back in the Gamefair Studios presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited with one of our favorite guests, Matt Judy. Matt is busier than ever wit...

Sports Guyz Only; Bad Takes Exposed

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Sports Guyz Only we cannot help but expose some seriously bad takes. And for this week that means Carter is getting cooked. Some of...

Duck Opener is Here!

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we couldn’t be more excited as duck opener is officially here. We wait all year for this and to be packing gear and heading to camp just f...

Are You Ready for Duck Season?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday we wanted to consider some of the different things that need to be done in order to have yourself ready for Duck open...

Scott Threinen; Mallards Aren’t Wild Anymore

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re back from the Gamefair Studios pressed by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited with one of our favorite recurring guests, Scott Threinen. For...

Sports Guyz Only; Ups and Downs

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re missing Nathaniel but we aren’t missing any juice! What a wild weekend in the NFL. We break down Carters fall from grace in our 4 ...

Nick Johnson; No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from the GameFair studio presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited with one of our good friends and recurring guest, Nick Johnson. Nick is...

Wisconsin Goose Hunt Recap

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This past week we put out a new hunt video on YouTube from our early season goose hunt in Wisconsin with our good friend, Jared Gray. We talk about th...

Phil Kahnke; A Better Way

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is coming to you from Gamefair presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited. We’re joined by famous waterfowl photographer, Phil Kahnke. Ph...

Sports Guyz Only; Feel Good, Feel Bad

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we celebrate the first weekend of NFL Football returning to our lives and what a weekend it was. We break down our fantasy league and what h...

Molt Migrators and Early Season

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re breaking down some early season goose hunting and talking about upcoming molt migrator hunting. We discuss season so far and how we’...

Decoy Spreads for Early Goose

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week for TMT we wanted to take a minute to discuss one of the most common questions: how should we set a decoy spread for early goose season? We ...

Luke Cramlet; Snow Geese and Hunting Travel Concerns

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast is coming to you from Gamefair presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited. We sit down with our buddy Luke C...

Sports Guyz Only; Fantasy Fumble

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re creating a ridiculous fantasy league for the year between Cal, Carter, Nathaniel and Gavin. It will be 4 teams which means things ar...

Vikings DT Levi Drake Rodriguez; Unwavering Commitment

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This past week we had the chance to host Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman, Levi Drake Rodriguez at our studio to hang out for a while and talk abou...

Jordan Murdoch; West Coast and the Journey

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down in the Gamefair Studios presented by Ducks Unlimited and onXhunt with Jordan Murdoch from Rig ‘Em Right. Jordan shares about h...