The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver revisit Jeff’s recent trip to the Northeast, where he checked a few bucket-list delis off his list and got to experience some of the iconic food stops he’s been wanting to visit. The guys then wrap up with the story of a memorable duck hunt where two generations of waterfowl hunters shared the same special moment, each crossing a new duck species off their list on th...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by retired high school football coach Lee Greeson for a conversation about the state of public education in Texas and the challenges facing schools across the state. Drawing from his years in education, Lee shares his perspective on the issues facing Texas public schools and what it would realistically take to address them. The guys discuss the upcoming el...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver go over some spooky facts about one of America’s favorite holiday… Halloween. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Michelle Stanfield for the Week 8 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season. The guys go game by game through the slate of this weeks games in the NFL, making their picks and debating which teams will come out on top. They also each select their lock of the week and take a shot at predicting an upset that could shake up the Week 8 slate. This series is present...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the one and only Matt Robertson to talk about one of the biggest events in professional bass fishing history: The Champions Bass Fishing Tournament, featuring a $1.2 million prize purse. Matt is gearing up for this unique tournament, which will bring together professional anglers from both the Bassmaster and Major League Fishing circuits to compete for...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to discuss a topic that has sparked conversation across Texas: mysterious flyers that parents have received concerning children's rights and gender transition. The guys break down the questions surrounding the flyers, and who might have been behind sending them to Texas parents. The conversation then turns to the upcoming midterm elections and the choice...

This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird. In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Douglas Spale, who spends his hunting seasons chasing birds across the public lands of Kansas and Nebraska. Douglas shares what it tak...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield looks at Congressional salaries and how they have grown through the years, and Andy tell the facts of one of America’s most famous murder cases… Lizzie Borden. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tony Stanfield for the Week 7 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season. The guys go game by game through the slate of this weeks games in the NFL, making their picks and debating which teams will come out on top. They also each select their lock of the week and take a shot at predicting an upset that could shake up the Week 7 slate. This series is presented b...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Nathan Hogg from Higdon Outdoors to talk about what's new for the upcoming waterfowl season. Nathan shares what hunters can expect from Higdon Outdoors as a new duck season gets underway. The guys also debate whether waterfowl hunters are becoming more effective in the field or if advances in modern hunting equipment are making it easier to find suc...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Brad Manley of B. Manley Studios, the artist behind the one-of-a-kind waterfowl artwork whiskey barrel that Ducks Unlimited presented to Jeff and Andy. Brad takes the guys behind the scenes of creating these unique whiskey barrels, explaining the process that goes into bringing his artwork to life. He shares where the idea originated, how he developed t...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield looks at different ways government funds are being misappropriated as we head into the midterms, while Andy shares a few startling theories that leave an uneasy feeling. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird. In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Mike Nilsen from the state of Washington to talk about the unique waterfowl hunting opportunities the Pacific Northwest has to offer....

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jose Nuño for the Week 6 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season. The guys go game by game through the slate of this weeks games in the NFL, making their picks and debating which teams will come out on top. They also each select their lock of the week and take a shot at predicting an upset that could shake up the Week 6 slate. This series is presented by Duc...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ty Clinkenbeard of Cedar Ridge Aviation, a helicopter sprayer who recently completed his service in the United States Navy, where he worked as an aircraft refueler on the flight deck. Ty shares what life was like in the Navy, from deployments and extended time at sea to the unique challenges of living and working aboard a ship. The guys discuss the dema...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Michael McVay, General Manager of the iconic Duck Commander brand. Michael shares his story of growing up in West Monroe, Louisiana, and the path that eventually led him to Duck Commander. The guys discuss how Phil Robertson and the Robertson family brought duck hunting into the mainstream through the hit television series Duck Dynasty , introducing an...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield looks at the biggest drug busts in the history of the world, and Andy shares the story of the Circleville Letters. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America - the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird. In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Brayden McNeely from the great state of Utah. The guys catch Brayden as he sits in line waiting for Utah’s duck season opener, giving...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Michelle Stanfield for the Week 5 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season. The guys go game by game through the slate of this weeks games in the NFL, making their picks and debating which teams will come out on top. They also each select their lock of the week and take a shot at predicting an upset that could shake up the Week 5 slate. This series is present...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Baker Ballew and Shelton Hollis from Duck Club Bourbon. Baker serves as the COO, while Shelton is the Chief Outside Marketing Officer. The guys discuss what went into creating Duck Club Bourbon and how the brand has carved out a unique place in the bourbon and spirits industry. Baker and Shelton explain the inspiration behind the company, what sets Duck...

This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird. In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by CJ Correia from Central California to talk about the unique waterfowl hunting opportunities found throughout the state. CJ breaks down...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield shares some facts the voyage of the Mayflower and the struggle the Pilgrims had after they landed, and Andy shares facts that sound fake but are 100% true. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Baker Ballew and Shelton Hollis from Duck Club Bourbon. Baker serves as the COO, while Shelton is the Chief Outside Marketing Officer. The guys discuss what went into creating Duck Club Bourbon and how the brand has carved out a unique place in the bourbon and spirits industry. Baker and Shelton explain the inspiration behind the company, what sets Duck...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jimbo Robinson from Ducks Unlimited for the Week 4 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season. The guys go game by game through the slate of this weeks games in the NFL, making their picks and debating which teams will come out on top. They also each select their lock of the week and take a shot at predicting an upset that could shake up the Week 4 slate. This...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by David Schuessler and Jimbo Robinson from Ducks Unlimited, who have come out to The Big Honker Lodge for a dove hunting event. The guys discuss some of the challenges waterfowl hunters continue to face and take a look at which issues are simply the result of Mother Nature and which may be self-induced. David and Jimbo also share some insight into the bre...