The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield shares some facts about the NFL and its massive audience, and Andy tells the strange story about the disappearance and demise of Amarillo attorney, David Lewis. 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 Dalton Taylor from South Texas to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with hunting ducks in one of the most w...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by World Champion Goose Caller Kile Jones for the Week 3 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 3 slate. Th...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tony Stanfield for another round of out-there conspiracy talk, covering politics, current events, and some of the stranger stories making headlines. The guys discuss the issues facing Texas voters heading into the upcoming election cycle, along with the unusual lack of hurricanes in the Gulf of America this year. They also talk about the continued rise...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Haegen Pinkerton, the starting quarterback for the Haskell Indians, who is off to a remarkable start to his senior season. Through the first four weeks of the season, Haegen has accounted for more than 20 touchdowns, putting up impressive numbers and helping lead Haskell’s offense. He breaks down his performance so far, what has contributed to his succe...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield looks at the most expensive airlines in the world and what comes with the big cost of the ticket, and Andy tells about the history of government cheese and a botched top secret mission in the lead up to D-Day. 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 Kyle Clark from the great state of Texas to talk about duck hunting around the DFW area and what it takes to find success in one of th...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Lucas Belanger for the Week 2 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 2 slate. This series is presented b...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by chef Rory White for a conversation that combines goose hunting, wild game cooking, and the current challenges facing Canada and the United States. Rory shares his experience from the goose opener in his area of Ontario, discussing the start of the waterfowl season and what the hunting has been like. The conversation then turns to the kitchen as Rory sha...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Danny Corbett and Allen Martin from DuckCast, an interactive mapping tool designed to help waterfowl hunters better understand duck migration and determine when the best time to hunt a particular area may be. They discuss what inspired the creation of DuckCast and the idea of bringing multiple factors that influence duck migration together in one intera...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver look back on the unforgettable morning of September 11, 2001, reflecting on where they were, what they remember, and how the events of that day changed the country forever. They revisit the moments as the attacks unfolded, the uncertainty and disbelief that...

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 Patrick McCauley from Oklahoma to talk about the variety of hunting opportunities the Sooner State has to offer. Patrick shares how he...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Mark Carpenter, who is just two weeks removed from open-heart surgery after discovering he was on a crash course toward what is commonly known as the “Widow Maker” heart attack. Mark opens up about the shocking revelation and how it completely derailed his plans to spend the winter goose hunting in Oklahoma with one of his close friends, “Mags” Kmetz. W...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by 15-time World Duck and Goose Calling Champion Trevor Shannahan for the Week 1 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season. The guys go game by game through the opening slate of the NFL season, 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 t...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Sele Sainristil, the wife of Washington Commanders defensive back Mike Sainristil, for a conversation about family, football, and building a life away from the spotlight of the NFL. Mike Sainristil was a second-round pick by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft after a standout career at Michigan. He was named MVP of the 2023 Big Ten Champion...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ducks Unlimited Senior Waterfowl Scientist Mike Brasher for a deep dive into the recently released duck population numbers and what they mean for waterfowl hunters. They break down the latest survey results, looking at which duck species are declining, which are increasing, and which populations are holding steady. Mike explains the importance of the ha...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff gives the list the states with the most and least amount of McDonalds and Andy shares some of the strangest ways famous people have died. 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 Clayton Apke from the Quad Cities area to talk about waterfowl hunting on the Mississippi River. Clayton shares what it takes to find...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are ready for the opening of a new hunting season, with all the challenges, anticipation, and excitement that come with another fall in the outdoors. They discuss the recent legislation to come out of Kansas that will limit out of state hunters to morning hunts only on public land and try to talk about it from every angle possible. The guys look ahead to everything t...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff shares a variety of random facts and Andy lists the deadliest animals in the world. 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 Andrew Markart to discuss the unique experience of public land waterfowl hunting in Wisconsin. Andrew shares stories from years spent...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Lake Pickle for a fun, wide-ranging conversation covering turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and big-game hunting in Africa. The guys dive into the latest science surrounding wild turkey populations, the struggles facing turkey numbers across the country, what makes the turkey woods so special, and Lake lists his favorite state to chase gobblers. The co...

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. Jeff looks at the history of Rolex and the remarkable innovations to come from the watch company, and Andy shares some fun facts about the NFL and also tells about a few peculiar things about the human body. 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 takes a trip down memory lane and relives an unforgettable Alaskan hunting trip with his dad, Ron Stanfield, and several close friends. Jeff tells the story of flyi...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the “Coyote Man,” Clay Reid, for another round of wild stories that could only come from Clay. Clay takes the guys through the hard knocks of learning how to be a cowboy, sharing the lessons, mistakes, and experiences that shaped him along the way. He also looks back on his days competing in coyote competitions, including some wild road trips and storie...