The Big Honker Podcast
Episodes
Episode #205: Dove Opener & Current Events
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy give the rundown on the dove opener at The Big Honker Lodge and a look forward at how they see the hunting conditions for the coming day...
Episode #204: Trevor Shannahan & NFL Week 1 Pick 'Em
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by goose and duck calling phenom, Trevor Shannahan. Trevor is coming off some big wins at the recent Rogers Sp...
Episode #203: Scouting
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy, discuss the most critical element of waterfowl hunting... SCOUTING. Scouting for ducks and geese is an aspect that not ev...
Episode #202: Christian Dubois
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Christian Dubois. Christian has grown up waterfowl hunting in the great state of Louisiana, he is also an up and coming ou...
Episode #201: Wyman Meinzer
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined once again by Texas legend, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is the only official State Photographer of Texas.
Episode #200: Spencer Proulx
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Habitat Flats waterfowl guide, Spencer Proulx. The guys discuss what it's like to be a waterfowl guide at one of the most ...
Episode #199: Public Land Hunter - Devon Vega
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by California public land hunter, Devon Vega. Devon waterfowl hunts in the highly populated area of southern California and t...
Episode #198: Ron Stanfield & 2019 Waterfowl Survey
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Ron Stanfield to share some stories from the early days of The Big Honker Lodge and the guys also react to the U.S. Fish a...
Episode #197: Ashur Tolliver
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Ashur Tolliver, from Dive Bomb Industries. The guys talk about Ashur's pitching career and some of the new ...
Migration Report - Joel Holweger
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Joel Holweger for the first migration/hunting report of the 2019-2020 waterfowl season. Joel is from North Dakota where ea...
Episode #196: Extravaganza Recap & Early Season Goose
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy recap their time at the Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza from the previous weekend, and they discuss a few early season g...
Episode #195: Roger Clark
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by quail habitat expert, Roger Clark. The guys talk about the quail population outlook for the 2019-2020 hunting season and w...
Episode #194: Public Land Hunter - Jared Hatcher
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Oregon Public Land Hunter, Jared Hatcher. The guys discuss what measures Jared must take to ensure that he has successful ...
Episode #193: Public Land Hunter - Tyler Roach
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Colorado public land hunter, Tyler Roach. The guys discuss the process Tyler goes through to hunt on the public lands of C...
BONUS EPISODE: Back In Action
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff has returned from vacation, he and Andy recap the weeks events and try to make sense of the recent tragedies in Texas and Ohio.
BONUS EPISODE: Quickie with Ron
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy sit down with Ron to discuss some of the things going on in the world today and how things were during his childhood. Ron also tells a h...
Episode #192: Bill Black
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by treasure hunter, Bill Black. Bill is an expert in discovering and excavating old ship wrecks off the coast of Florida. The...
Episode #191: Blake Poppe
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Nebraska's own, Blake Poppe. Blake is a groomsman in Zach's wedding so the guys take the opportunity to sit down and catch...
Episode #190: Public Land Hunter - Nick Ruocco
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Nick Ruocco. Nick waterfowl hunts in Massachusetts and New York, starting with early season goose in S...
Episode #189: Dale Bordelon
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined true Louisiana outdoorsman, Dale Bordelon. Dale is devoted to maintaining the old duck hunters way of life, including the art...
Episode #188: John Krupinsky
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by hockey coach and internet sensation, John Krupinsky. John gained the nation's spotlight when a locker room speech went vir...
BONUS EPISODE: 10 Minutes with Ron
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy sit down with Ron Stanfield and chat about the things going on in the world.
Episode #187: Devlin Hodges
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback, Devlin Hodges. Devlin rewrote the record book for passing titles in the FCS, and he is al...
Episode #186: Public Land Hunter - John Motter
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Nevada public land hunter, John Motter. The guys discuss a typical morning of duck hunting for John and his buddies, inclu...
Episode #185: Public Land Hunter - Nolan Metzler & His Friend Rob
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by two waterfowl hunters from Canada, Nolan Metzler and his hunting buddy Rob. The guys discuss not only the rich waterfowl h...
Episode #184: Public Land Hunter - Ryan Hess
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Texas public land hunter, Ryan Hess. Ryan grew up hunting the public waters of east Texas, from early morning foot races f...
Episode #183: Trevor Shannahan
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by 2 Time World Goose Champion and 3 Time World Live Duck Calling Champion, Trevor Shannahan. In this episode, the guys discu...
Episode #182: Public Land Hunter - Dane Myers
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Dane Myers. Dane lives in the great state of Kentucky but he hunts the surrounding states like Tenness...
Episode #181: Ben Paige
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the 4th of July, Jeff and Andy talk with Army soldier and fellow waterfowl podcast host, Ben Paige. Ben started waterfowl hunting during his stati...
Episode #180: Vacay Recap - Operation Hug a Soldier
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy, recount their road trip to South Carolina for an Army Boot Camp ceremony and some of the sights and activities from the l...
Episode #179: Charles Steele
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is joined by good friend and former Knox City football coach Charles Steele. Jeff grew up with Charles in Wichita Falls and their friendship grew...
Episode #178: Donnie Vincent
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by film maker and conservationist, Donnie Vincent. Donnie travels to the most remote regions of the world to no...
Episode #177: Public Land Hunter - Bailey Christian Felix
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Minnesota public land hunter, Bailey Christian Felix. The guys talk about Bailey's experience hunting waterfowl in Minneso...
Episode #176: Tony Vandemore
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Tony Vandemore. Tony is an owner at the world renowned Habitat Flats and is one of the most iconic figures i...
Episode #175: Public Land Hunter - George Scott
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, George Scott. George hunts waterfowl with his two sons in the great state of Kansas.
Episode #174: Coyote Man Clay Reid & Coach Mitch McLemore
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined, once again, by Coyote Man Clay Reid and his varmint hunting partner, Coach Mitch McLemore. Clay and Mitch grew up in the sam...
Episode #173: Cody Stokes - Dive Bomb Industries
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Dive Bomb Industries, Cody Stokes. The guys discuss all of Cody's latest and greatest creations that are set ...
Episode #172: Matt Crawford - Sasquatch BBQ
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Matt Crawford from Sasquatch BBQ. Matt makes some of the most carnivore pleasing, mouth watering videos on I...
Episode #170: No Hunting License Required for Feral Hogs in Texas & Other Randomness
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy hit different topics including the latest law to take effect in Texas which is hunters are no longer required to purchase ...
Episode #169: Public Land Hunter - Dan Riese
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Dan Riese. The guys walk through the peak time to hunt waterfowl in Wisconsin and what steps...
Episode #168: Charles Beaty "Prince of Poachers"
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by the "Prince of Poachers", Charles Beaty. Charles is former outlaw poacher that had a 22 year run of illega...
Episode #166: Public Land Hunter - Jeremiah Powell
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Illinois public land hunter, Jeremiah Powell. Jeremiah shares his years of experience duck hunting on the public lands of ...
Episode #166: Public Land Hunter - Eddie Blackburn
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by California public land hunter, Eddie Blackburn. Eddie describes how waterfowl hunting on public land in southern Californi...
Episode #165: Herman Hearn D Day and Battle of Bulge Survivor
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by special guest and national treasure, Herman Hearn. Herman is a World War II vet that stormed the beach of Normandy on D-Da...
Episode #164: Chris Pruitt
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Chris Pruitt. Chris is an inspirational story that made incredible life changes after several trials in his personal life....
Episode #163: Public Land - John Manuel
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, John Manuel. John hunts waterfowl primarily in the deserts or Arizona but frequently travels to Nevada...
Episode #162: Guide Series - Josh Stoner
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by the newest member of the Stanfield Hunting Outfitters waterfowl family, Josh Stoner. Josh grew up waterfowl hunting in the...
Episode #160: Sam Soholt
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Sam Soholt. Sam is a freelance outdoor photographer and public land conservationist. The guys discuss Sam's entrance into ...
Episode #159: Blake Poppe
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Blake Poppe. Blake is a current waterfowl guide for Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. The guys discuss a variety of topics, in...
Episode #158: Public Land - Scott Bauswell
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Maryland public land hunter, Scott Bauswell. Scott has been hunting waterfowl on Maryland's public land for the past 20 ye...
Episode #157: Friendly Banter
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff has returned from Judge's School so he and Andy discuss several topics including the line that separates public land hunting and private land hun...
Episode #156: Public Land Hunting
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss waterfowl hunting on public land and some of the challenges that comes along with it.
Episode #155: Meg Superczynski
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Meg Superczynski from Boss Shot Shells. Meg started working during the early days at Boss Shot Shells and she wears many h...
Episode #154: Tony Vandemore
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Tony Vandemore from Habitat Flats. Tony is one of the biggest names in the waterfowl industry today, he has built a legacy...
Episode #153: Internet Trolls
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss internet trolls commenting on hunting photos on Instagram and Facebook, they also talk about the questions you should ask your o...
Episode #152: Sean Dwyer
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Deadliest Catch Captain Sean Dwyer. Sean is the youngest Captain on the Discovery Channel's hit show Dead...
Episode #151: Ron Stanfield
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Ron Stanfield. The guys share stories from the early days of waterfowl hunting in West Texas and Ron gives some great insi...
Episode #150: Guide Series - Dave Reese
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by former Stanfield Hunting Outfitters goose guide, Dave Reese. Jeff has referred to Dave as the greatest goose guide to ever...
Episode #149: New Age Pro Staffers
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss the new age of being a pro staff member and how young waterfowl hunters get caught in the trap of applying for too many pro staf...
Episode #148: Joe Christenberry
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Bigfoot Hunter, Joe Christenberry. Joe has created a Bigfoot search team and he hunts for the evidence that will prove the...
Episode #147: Jim Kern
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by retired Major League Baseball pitcher, Jim Kern. Jim is a 3 time All Star and past winner of the AL Rolaids Relief Man Awa...
Episode #146: Field Duck Hunting
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss the art of hunting ducks in the field, the do's and don't's, common pitfalls in the way that waterfowler's approach field duck h...
Episode #145: A$$Hole of the Year
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss the A$$hole of the Year and work through all the details surrounding the gentleman's goose and duck hunting experience with Stan...
Episode #144: Richard Charlton
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Richard Charlton, owner of Damascus Waterfowlers Duck Club in southeast Missouri. The guys discuss what led Richard to cre...
Episode #143: Bobby Guy
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by YouTube master Bobby Guy. Bobby has built one of the largest waterfowl channels on YouTube. Not only does he deliver uniqu...
Episode #142: Turkey Hunting 101
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy dive into spring turkey hunting and discuss tips and tactics that will make you more successful the next time you run up against a stubb...
Episode #141: Wyman Meinzer
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by outdoor and wildlife photographer, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is the only official State Photographer of Texas, he has won count...
Episode #140: Football & Politics
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy run through NFL Free Agency and argue who they believe won free agency. They also discuss the Mueller report and the verdict that there ...
Episode #139: Nick Costas
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Nick Costas. Nick is an up and coming waterfowl and outdoor photographer. He also runs Split Reed, a new website that will...
Episode #138: Sean "Sticks" Larkin
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Sean "Sticks" Larkin from the hit TV show Live PD. The guys discuss Sean's career in law enforcement, the challenges with...
Episode #137: Scott Threinen
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by 3 time World Live Goose Calling Champion Scott Threinen from Molt Gear. The guys discuss many topics, including; Molt Gear...
Episode #136: Hunt Chef Jeremy Critchfield
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by the Hunt Chef, Jeremy Critchfield. Jeremy is a professionally trained chef and grill master that has taken his love for co...
Episode #135: Cami "Cakes" Mantilla
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Instagram star and fishing captain, Cami "Cakes" Mantilla. Cami is owner and captain of Piece of Cake Charters out of Slid...
Episode #134: Jeff & Andy
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss the debating waterfowl topics on social media, the college scandal, and old married couple vs. new married couple.
Episode #133: Sean Weaver
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Sean Weaver from Dream Weaver Creative. Sean films for the The Grind Waterfowl television show. Here, the guys discuss how...
Episode #132: Natasha Mansfield
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by new waterfowl hunter and former bodybuilder, Natasha Mansfield. Natasha discusses her first year of waterfowl hunting, som...
Episode #131: Current Events
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss all the days current events from NFL news and free agency to a little bit of politics.
Episode #130: Antonio "Duck Man" Jones
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by the 2011 World Duck Calling Champion, Antonio "Duck Man" Jones. Antonio discusses not only stage duck calling but also cal...
Episode #129: The Guide
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss what qualities they look for in their waterfowl guides. With hunters all across the nation preparing to pursue their dream of gu...
Episode #128: Kevin Kraai
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Kevin Kraai. Kevin is a leading waterfowl biologist for the state of Texas, and they discuss many topics, including; chang...
Episode #127: Lucky Duck Premium Decoys - Haley Fochs
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Haley Fochs from Lucky Duck. Haley is the marketing director and social media manager for Lucky Duck. Her...
Episode #126: Lewie Casper
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Lewie Casper, owner of Wings of the Prairie Outfitters. Lewie is the winner of the Mack's Prairie Wings World Snow Goose C...
Episode #125: Boss Shot Shells - Brandon Cerecke
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Brandon Cerecke of Boss Shot Shells. Brandon has been developing the next product in the Boss lineup... Boss Tom turkey lo...
Episode #124: Flyway Federation - Josh Goins
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Josh Goins of The Flyway Federation. Josh has spent the past 8 years studying the migration changes of the Mississippi Fly...
Episode #123: Hunting Leases
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss some of the issues that hunters run into when leasing hunting land, and they list some things that hunters need to be aware of b...
Episode #122: Waterfowl's Current Events
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss all the hot topics in waterfowl; including, the Snow Goose Competition taking place in Stuttgart, snow goose de...
Episode #121: James Washington
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Pittsburgh Steeler Wide Receiver, James Washington. James went on his first duck hunt with the guys and he's here to discu...
Episode #120: Everything But The Kitchen Sink
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy run through everything from the public hunting in Virginia, the upcoming snow goose competition in Stuttgart, hiring new guides, to the ...
Episode #119: Ron Stanfield
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Ron Stanfield to discuss dog training and what to do when you and your new hunting buddy hit a snag in the training.
Episode #118: Year End Maintenance
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Tony Stanfield to discuss cleaning trailers, storing decoys and blinds, and steps you can take to ensure that your waterfo...
Episode #117: Good Riddance
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With waterfowl season coming to a close the guys bid farewell to Blake Poppe and look back on the past few months of goose and duck season. Then they ...
Episode #116: Team Tommy Boy's Last Ride
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode the guys recap a few waterfowl hunts and breakdown what all has been going on the past few days around the Big Honker Lodge.
Episode #115: Ashur Tolliver
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy, Zach, and Blake are joined by Dive Bomb Industries own, Ashur Tolliver. Ashur has been waterfowl hunting with the guys over the past few days, h...
Episode #114: The Wisemen
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Oklahoma Goose Camp, this episode has Jeff, Andy, Zach, and Blake discussing the Arkansas snow goose competition, goose hunting in the rain, and ...
Episode #113: Jeff's Back
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back from Oklahoma Goose Camp, he and Andy discuss the past few days of waterfowl hunting in Texas and Oklahoma.
Episode #112: Ron Stanfield
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Ron Stanfield. Ron has seen and done it all in the hunting industry and he has been guiding pheasant hunts at Stanfield Hunting Outf...
Episode #111: New Year
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff, Andy, and Blake discuss guides using cell phones during goose and duck hunts, another story of a group of waterfowl hunters getting tickets for ...
Episode #110: Ryan Faulks & Blake Poppe
29 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined at Oklahoma Goose Camp by Ryan Faulks and Blake Poppe. The guys discuss the highs and lows from the past week of duck and goo...
Episode #109: Party Hunting
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy are joined by Blake Poppe to discuss the concept of party hunting and how far you should go to ensure your ducks and geese are separated...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 16 Pick 'Em
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy give their predictions for the games of Week 16 in the NFL.