The Big Honker Podcast

Episode #368: Armistice Day Blizzard & 2020 Election

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy revisit the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940. This was a massive storm that many duck hunters were ill prepared for as it ripped down the ...

Episode #367: Tony Schilling

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Air Force Explosives Ordnance bomb squad member, Tony Schilling. Tony served on multiple tours  of duty overseas a...

Episode #366: Adam Campbell

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by former elephant trainer and avid waterfowl hunter, Adam Campbell. They talk about his time working with elephants and some...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 9 Pick 'Em - Harry Steen

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Harry Steen from the Knox City Stud Farm Fantasy Football league to predict the winners and losers from each game of Week ...

Episode #365: Public Land Hunter - Justin Bomia

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Iowa public land waterfowl hunter, Justin Bomia. Justin hunts ducks on the Mississippi River, the guys discuss Justin's pr...

BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes Just the Tips - Scouting

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy discuss the most important aspect to waterfowl hunting, scouting. They talk about how they go about scouting for ducks and geese at the ...

Episode #364: Team Bufflehead

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy recap two tough days of duck hunting with the highlights and lowlights of the weekend, they give their final predictions for the Preside...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 8 Pick 'Em - Trevor Shannahan

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Trevor Shannahan to pick the winners and losers from every game of Week 8 in the NFL.

Episode #363: Brad Bergen

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Brad Bergen from Ducks Unlimited Canada. They discuss Brad's career of securing land for future Ducks Unlimited projects i...

Episode #362: Brenyn Hardy

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by North Dakota waterfowl hunter, Brenyn Hardy. They discuss how the Canadian border being closed this waterfowl season impac...

BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes Just the Tips - Bringing a Dog on a Guided Hunt

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeff and Andy discuss a topic that Jeff get asked about a lot... clients bringing their dog on a guided hunt. They talk about their polic...

Episode #361: Jeff's Return from Fall Break

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff has returned from his trip to New England, so he and Andy catch up on what has happened since he left. The guys talk football as there have been ...

BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes Just the Tips - Flagging

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy talk tips and tactics in regards to the goose flag. They breakdown when and when not to use a goose flag, effectively reading the birds ...

Episode #360: Brandon Cerecke

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the man behind Boss Shot Shells, Brandon Cerecke. The guys discuss this upcoming waterfowl season and some hunts from Bran...

Episode #359: Chris Slaten

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the newest member of Stanfield Hunting Outfitters waterfowl team, Chris Slaten. Chris is a former Army sniper with several...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 6 Pick 'Em - Michelle Stanfield

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Michelle Stanfield to predict the winners and losers from each game of Week 6 in the NFL.

Episode #358: Travis Smith

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Travis Smith from Wicked Wingz. Wicked Wingz is an organization that provides waterfowl hunting for disabled and active du...

Episode #357: Pretty Much a Top Golf Pro

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy talk about Andy's time at Top Golf, the viral video of the mountain lion chasing the hiker, the goose and duck migration, and they look ...

BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes Just the Tips - Booking a Hunt

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy talk about the do's and don't's of booking a hunt with an outfitter; questions you should ask and actions you should take before locking...

Episode #356: Lt. Col. Allen West & Scott Tarwater

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen West and Scott Tarwater. Allen is also the Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. The...

Episode #355: Louie Keen

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the mayor of Uranus, Missouri, Louie Keen. Not only is he the mayor of Uranus but he is also the head fudge packer at the ...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 5 Pick 'Em - Logan Pyeatt

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Logan Pyeat of The Looking Glass Duck Club Podcast to pick the winners and losers of each game from Week 5 in the NFL.

Episode #354: Mauro Tomassetti

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Mauro Tomassetti. Mauro created Liv's Hunt for a Cure after his daughter was born with cystic fibrosis. Liv'...

BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes Just Tips - Flare vs Slide

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy discuss the difference between ducks or geese flaring and ducks or geese sliding your decoy spread. They point out what distinguishes on...

Episode #353: The Calm Before the Storm

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy enjoy a quiet Big Honker Lodge as they have a week with no hunters. They discuss the upcoming Presidential election and the V.P. debate,...

Episode #352: Trevor Austin & Alex Yerges

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the guys from Pacific Calls, Trevor Austin and Alex Yerges. They have several new products hitting the market for this wat...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 4 Pick 'Em - Kyle Fitzroy

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Kyle Fitzroy to pick the winners and losers from each game of Week 4 in the NFL.

Episode #351: Richard Clifton

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by wildlife artist and two time winner of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, Richard Clifton. Richard has also been named Ducks ...

Episode #350: Public Land Hunter - Garrett Backman

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Montana/North Dakota waterfowl hunter, Garrett Backman. The guys talk about goose and duck hunting around the Montana and ...

BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes Just Tips - Wind Change

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this new series, Jeff and Andy focus on different scenarios that every waterfowl hunter will face, and they give their advice with different tips a...

Episode #349: John Hafernick

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by John Hafernick of the Redhead Blast Duck Hunting Tournament. They discuss how the tournament came about, it's growth over ...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 3 Pick 'Em - Blake Poppe

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Blake Poppe to pick the winners and losers from each game from Week 3 in the NFL.

Episode #348: Don Collyer

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Don Collyer from Southern Oak Kennels North. Don specializes in training U.K. Labradors for the grind of waterfowl season....

Episode #347: Dodging the Rona

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy talk about some of the things going on the world like the recent coronavirus outbreak in their neck of the woods, the Supreme Court vaca...

Episode #346: Jordan Smith

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy sit down with Jordan Smith from 14 Cattle Company.  The guys talk about how 14 Cattle Company started, the cattle and butcher market si...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 2 Pick - Tony Stanfield

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Tony Stanfield to pick the winners and losers from Week 2 in the NFL.

Episode #345: Back to the Basics

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy walk through the basics of duck and goose hunting. This episode is geared toward the new waterfowl hunter and they cover the topics of s...

Episode #344: Steve Barber

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by longtime family friend Steve Barber. Steve is hunting dove and teal with the guys at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. They ta...

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 1 Pick 'Em - Josh Stoner

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are joined by Josh Stoner to pick the winner and losers from the games of Week 1 in the NFL.

Episode #343: Cooper Olmstead

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined by co-owner of Habitat Flats Canada, Cooper Olmstead. The guys talk about Cooper's business being shut down beca...

Episode #342: Trevor Shannahan

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by two time World Goose Calling Champion and owner of Black Timber Calls, Trevor Shannahan. Trevor and the guys talk about hi...

Episode #341: Poppe & Stoner

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Stanfield Hunting Outfitters waterfowl guides Blake Poppe and Josh Stoner. The guys catch up as hunting season fires up.

BONUS EPISODE: Fantasy Football Predictions

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are getting ready for their annual Knox City Stud Farm Fantasy Football league draft and they look at some of the players they plan on t...

Episode #340: Jay Yoder

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Amish member and Ohio waterfowl hunter, Jay Yoder. The guys discuss the ways of the Amish lifestyle, getting out of...

Episode #339: Brandon White

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by White House gardener, Brandon White. Brandon works for the National Parks Service and is stationed on the grounds of the W...

Episode #338: Jefe's Return

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff is back from his trip to the Pacific Northwest, he and Andy catch up on all that has happened since he left Texas last week, Jeff tells of his lo...

Episode #337: Claudio Ongaro

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Canadian waterfowl outfitter and the lead man in the waterfowl television series, "Hired To Hunt", Claudio Ongaro. Claudio...

Episode #336: One Week Out

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy touch on some of the current affairs in the world right now; Biden being the Democrat's Presidential candidate, which NFL team will be f...

Episode #335: William Lunsford

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Bigfoot researcher William Lunsford. William claim to fame are his encounters with a Bigfoot that Arkansas forklore has du...

Episode #334: Cade Stafford

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by 15 year old entrepreneur Cade Stafford. Cade has Marsh Magic Lanyards where he makes custom lanyards, dog collars and duck...

Episode #333: Jay Lowder

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined by evangelist preacher, Jay Lowder. Jay is the founder of Jay Lowder Harvest MInistries and travels all over the...

Episode #332: Getting Closer

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy discuss the opening of the North Dakota early season goose hunting and some of the challenges that come with it, the Alex Smith document...

Episode #331: Haley Fochs

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Lucky Duck's social media manager, Haley Fochs. They discuss the new products Lucky Duck is launching for this coming hunt...

Episode #330: Erin Olszewski

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nurse Erin Olszewski. Erin volunteered in New York City this past April as the first wave of the Corona Virus hit our coun...

Episode #329: Corona's Latest Victim... College Football

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy discuss conferences in the NCAA canceling their football season, playing football in the spring, and how the fall is shaping up as the c...

Episode #328: Farewell to Ron - Steve Barber & Gary Coker

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by two of Ron's closest friends, Steve Barber and Gary Coker. The guys recount some of the classic Ron hunting and dog traini...

Episode #327: Homeless Guy with an iPhone

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by TikTok superstar and Trump supporter, Homeless Guy with an iPhone. His real name is David and lives on the streets of Aust...

Episode #326: Public Land Hunter - Coleton Schellpeper

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nebraska public land hunter, Coleton Schellpeper. Coleton hunts southern Nebraska and he has a minimalistic approach when ...

Episode #325: North Dakota Waterfowler - Colby Bullington

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined by North Dakota waterfowl hunter, Colby Bullington. With the Canadian border most likely remaining closed for wa...

Episode #324: NFL, Politics, & Fugly Democratic Women

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy run through all the hot topics in the news right now, including, the NFL opening training camp and some of their new policies, anarchy i...

Episode #323: Roger Reaves

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Medellin Cartel drug pilot Roger Reaves. Roger started as a moonshiner in Georgia but has fate would have it he bec...

Episode #322: Alex Langbell

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Gun Dog Outdoors, Alex Langbell. Alex has been around the hunting industry a long time and he has created two...

Episode #321: Nick Wiles

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeff and Andy sit down with Nick Wiles. Nick is an air conditioner mechanic, competition barbecue pit master, and all around funny dude. ...

Episode #320: Wade Skeen

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Skeen Gundogs and Outfitters owner, Wade Skeen. Wade is a soon to be retired member of the Air Force and is starting his n...

Episode #319: Public Land Hunter - Trent Sinclair

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Iowa waterfowl hunter Trent Sinclair. Trent chases ducks and geese in southern Iowa and he is also a team roper. The boys ...

Episode #318: Tony Vandemore

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Habitat Flats owner, Tony Vandemore. The guys talk about Habitat Flat's plan for whether or not the Canadian border opens ...

Episode #317: Rabbit Holes

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy jump head first into several conspiracy theory rabbit holes, including, the Wayfair human trafficking allegations, John F. Kennedy Jr. s...

Episode #316: Kris Wujcik

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Kris Wujcik. Kris is the owner of Michitoba Outfitter in Manitoba, Canada. The guys discuss what the Canadian outfitters a...

Episode #315: Logan Morrow

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Logan Morrow. The guys discuss how jiu jitsu has redirected Logan's life and helped him dea...

Episode #314: The NFL, Mega Contracts & A New Plague

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy run through the NFL deciding to play the Black National Anthem before games, Jeff and Andy have different takes on the Patrick Mahomes h...

Episode #313: Second Surge and Canada Stays Closed

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy talk about the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and how it could impact hunting outfitters in the United States, as well as ensuring the C...

Episode #312: Ronny Jackson

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Congressional candidate Ronny Jackson. Ronny is a retired Navy Admiral and former White House Physician, serving under thr...

Episode #311: Public Land Hunter - Chad Yamane

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Utah public land hunter, Chad Yamane. Chad hunts the Great Salt Lake and owns Fried Feathers Outfitters, specializing duck...

BONUS EPISODE: Summer Update - Bo Pierce

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy chat with Stanfield Hunting Outfitter pheasant guide, Bo Pierce. Bo tells the guys what he's been up to since leaving Texas at the end o...

Episode #310: Favre, Jussie Smollet 2.0 & Police Reform

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy discuss Brett Favre drawing a comparison between Pat Tillman and Colin Kaepernick, Bubba Wallace claiming to find a noose in his garage,...

Episode #309: Clay Reid

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy sit down with the one and only, "Coyote Man" Clay Reid. The guys revisit a few of Clay's classic stories and discover a few new ones. Th...

BONUS EPISODE: Summer Update - Austin Kaufman

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy catch up with Stanfield Hunting Outfitter waterfowl guide, Austin Kaufman. They talk about the border in Canada as waterfowl season appr...

Episode #308: Scott Tarwater

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined longtime friend and hotel developer, Scott Tarwater. Scott was groomed by hotel tycoon John Q. Hammons. The guys...

Episode #307: Cancel Culture & Outrage Society

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy look at recent events and the knee jerk reactions from networks and sports franchises that cancel shows and fire employees over anything...

Episode #306: Lee Kjos

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by waterfowl legend, Lee Kjos. Lee is an icon in the outdoor and wildlife photography world and the true epitome of what a wa...

Episode #305: Kurt Graff

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Minneapolis police officer, Kurt Graff. Kurt was brought in to work security during the recent Minneapolis riots. T...

Episode #304: Public Land Hunter- Cody LaRocque

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Cody LaRocque. Cody hunts ducks and geese in the state of South Carolina, he hunts the open ocean, coa...

Episode #303: Ron Stanfield

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy sit down with the man that started it all, Ron Stanfield. The guys talk about Ron's health, his career as a firefighter, defunding the p...

BONUS EPISODE: Summer Update - Josh Stoner

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Stanfield Hunting Outfitter waterfowl guide, Josh Stoner. The guys talk about how Josh plans to kickoff this fall's huntin...

Episode #302: Looters, Riots, and a Meltdown

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy take a look at the destruction from the past week of riots and looting and discuss what might finally put an end to the chaos. 

Episode #301: Public Land Hunter - Kevin Mancl

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Kevin Mancl. Kevin describes how he duck hunts the marshes off the main body of water, deer ...

Episode #300: Rick Hamm

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the "Snow Fox" Rick Hamm. Rick owns and operates his own snow goose guide service, Show Me Your Snows Outdoors. The guys t...

Episode #299: Looters, Rioters, and Minneapolis

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy look at the tragic loss of life in Minneapolis and the events that have followed, from looting of stores to riots in the streets. 

Episode #298: Cody Choate & Brodey West

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Cody Choate and Brodey West. Cody is a combat vet serving multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq in ...

Episode #297: Quarantine Week 9

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy hit all the hot topics, Holocaust deniers, Trump vs Biden, "No Knock" warrants, and a potential rule change in the NFL.  

Episode #296: Brandon Bing

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by up and coming country music artist, Brandon Bing. In addition to being a singer/songwriter Brandon also has his own line o...

Episode #295: Louisiana Waterfowl Hunter - Katie Verbois

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by newcomer to the waterfowl world, Katie Verbois. Katie hunts ducks and geese in the great state of Louisiana. They discuss ...

Episode #294: Public Land Hunter - Cory Kemnitz

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Cory Kemnitz. Cory hunts ducks on the mighty Mississippi River, he chases pudd...

BONUS EPISODE: Birthday Boy Blake

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the one and only, Blake Poppe on his 26th birthday. The guys catch up on what all is going on in Nebraska, they discuss Bl...

Episode #293: Quarantine Week 7 - NFL Predictions

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy look at life after the shutdown in Texas and what this hunting season could potentially look like, they discuss the latest scandal 'Obam...

Episode #292: Ron Stanfield

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by the one and only, Ron Stanfield. Ron is the one that introduced Jeff, and his brother Tony, to waterfowl hunting so many y...

Episode #291: Sam Soholt

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by outdoor photographer, Sam Soholt. Sam hits the road every fall in his Public Land Bus and chases everything from big game ...

Episode #290: Public Land Hunter - Jake Adams

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy are joined by California public land hunter, Jake Adams. Jake hunts ducks and geese around the San Francisco Bay Area. The guys discuss ...

Episode #289: Mount Rushmore

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy give their Mount Rushmore lists for varies topics, including, bands, movies, and destinations to hunt.

Episode #288: Quarantine Week 6 - Light at the End of the Tunnel

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Andy have another quarantine talk about some of the most pressing issues and headlines in the nation today. There are a ton of topics covered...