Tanner Whitley

Blind Chatter Podcast

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Blind Chatter Podcast is brought to you straight out of the heart of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Just a group of everyday, blue collar guys getting together to talk about the stuff we love to do. We are all family men, with children and wives so we are VERY relatable. Join us as we go through this shit together and laugh it all off!

Author

Tanner Whitley

Category

Sports

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Latest episode

Oct 15, 2025

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Episodes

Tis' The Season; Welcoming the 25/26 hunting seasons! 15.10.2025

join us today for a trip down hunting season road and listen in while we talk about the things coming down the chute. From future filming, our summer lake trip, deer season and shotgunning. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Talk about it Tuesday; Blacktail Hunting Oregon 02.10.2025

Welcome to the first edition of Talk about it Tuesday; where we talk about whatever it is thats got you thinking. This week in honor of deer season opening up, here are some helpful tips, thoughts and maybe something to help you remember to pack that certain lucky jacket!

Talking Fowl W/ Kile Jones: 2x World Champ Goose Caller 08.09.2025

Kile Jones joined me to talk about all things waterfowl. His mission behind his platforms, what it was like to go B2B in 2018-2019 World Goose Calling Championships and much more. Kile is a great advocate for the waterfowl community and takes tremendous pride in promoting nothing but the best for the industry. We hope you ejnoy this episode and find some helpful tips and meaningful conversation fr...

Early Goose Tips/Tactics 25.08.2025

September is upon us; with that being said here is an episode full of helpful tips you may already know, but its also the start to our 2025/2026 waterfowl season! Thank you for all of the support over the summer! Much love, TBCP boys <3

New Benelli AI shotgun technology?! 11.08.2025

Welcome back, we are getting closer to the begining of the season for us here in oregon! Today we talk about the new benelli AI Tech they are introducing, and some reflection on last year and some of our most memorable hunts!

New Regs and what’s new! 28.07.2025

New regs are out, we discuss upcoming changes and how we think everything is going to shake out this year. Sitting in jebs shop in late july just waiting to start scouting for september honkers!

Rain, Ryegrass, and Iran? 30.06.2025

This week, we’re firing on all cylinders; cutting wet ryegrass and fescue while keeping one eye on those early September honkers just around the bend. We dive into Oregon’s big game tag results, talk through the latest updates (and controversy) with the mule deer management plan, and start laying the groundwork for a fresh waterfowl season. Plus, we take a moment to mourn the death of the good ol’...

Scouting 101 16.06.2025

Ever wonder how some guys are scouting? Listen in for an in depth look at how i personally scout a spot and ways you can streamline scouting.

Setting Up For Waterfowl Success 02.06.2025

In this episode, we break down what sets successful duck hunters apart—from decoy strategy to field efficiency. Learn why running heavy spreads (2–4 dozen per hunter), thinking outside the box with gear like pole saws and hedge trimmers, and investing in quality outerwear can give you the edge in Oregon’s wet conditions. We also touch on keeping your dog comfortable, the value of flippy decoys, an...

Spring Prep: Planting, Planning, and Being a Good Steward 19.05.2025

Weather outlook for this spring get to planting if you haven't already; corn, millet, etc nows the time to go talk to farmers about next year, and thank them for last year maybe get them a thank you gift. think about starting your blind work after harvest be a good steward of the land, pick up garbage Any questions about planting or duck food and how to manage it, shoot us a dm on IG Blind_Cha...

Hunting, Humor & Holding It Together – The Hartnell Way 12.05.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Jeb and Kate Hartnell for a laid-back and laughter-filled conversation. We kick things off by ranking our favorite (and least favorite) Adam Sandler movies, then shift gears to talk about the realities of maintaining a strong marriage while Jeb spends over 120 days a year in the outdoors. Things take a humorous turn as we poke fun at my obsession with workwear fash...

Chasing the migration: North Dakota w/ Hideaway Lodge LLC 27.04.2025

Spring snow geese, wide-open spaces, and lodge life—Jeb, Jordan, and Steve dive into everything North Dakota has to offer. Tune in for an energetic discussion full of hunting stories, outdoor insights, and camaraderie.

Tyson Walker Labs: Spring Snow Visit in North Dakota 21.04.2025

Tyson Walker joins Jeb and Steve in North Dakota for the spring snow season. They reflect on hunting, the changing landscape, and the bond built through shared time outdoors. Jeb is also raising one of Tyson’s dogs, adding a personal layer to the conversation.

Waterfowl Ranch Management W/ FlyingV Ranches 14.04.2025

Joined by Matt Mccormick and Brady Davis of FlyingV Ranches and FlyingV Solutions we dive into the who, what, where and how of the ranch. Based in Bozeman, MT follow along with Matt and Brady as we discuss topics from what makes a great waterfowl location to the second annual migration mixer event they are putting on this year.

Special Forces Green Beret Drew Smith; Canards Waterfowl 07.04.2025

Step inside the mind of Canards Waterfowl owner; Drew Smith. Drew's mission is to provide a suitable wader jacket for a realistic price. Drew and i take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on his first hunt, what really draws us in and just what waterfowl is all about.

EP63: Expensive Call = Successful hunter? 31.03.2025

Do you REALLY need an expensive call to be a successful hunter? Topics discussed are where we are headed with pintails and goose limits, and we talk about calls and our thoughts on what you really need.

EP62: Throwback: Heating up! 24.03.2025

This weeks 10 minute tuesday is a little longer, while we talk with jeb over the phone, join in to hear how things are going and how we are shaping up going into the final 6 weeks of the season!

EP61: 10 Minute Tuesday (NEW) 17.12.2024

Welcome to our 10 Minute Tuesday (TMT) This week, i talk about where we have been, the success that we are having and where we feel we are at here in the Mid Willamette Valley. As we pass well over the halfway point many people feel we are lacking the birds we see this time of year. Join me today on my drive to work and get a peek into what we have been up to! Thanks for listening, and be sure to...

EP60: Shanaband; Casinos, shooting sports and why Trevor Shanahan was banned from Stuttgart, AR 10.12.2024

The man who cut his teeth recording videos in his living room and many free calling videos comes to the show to talk shooting sports, casino runs, calling competitions and what led to him being banned from the world calling stage in Stuttgart, AR not once, but TWICE. With countless placements in the world duck calling championship and Champion of Champions in Easton, Maryland.

EP59: The Infamous Band Story LOL 04.12.2024

we hinted at the infamous band stort at the end of last weeks episode, and here it is. The first band between Carl (ACE Outdoors) and Jeb. We get the whole backstory and both sides of the story so you wont wanna miss this one!

EP58:Willamette Valley Veterans Hunt announcement! 26.11.2024

An exciting announcement about something that has been brewing for a little while. We are excited to announce that we have put together a Veterans hunt for Oregons designated Veterans only day on February 1st.

EP57: Deer season recap: HELLO WATERFOWL....kinda 12.11.2024

Welcome back to the blind! Jeb and i sat down and talked about some deer success today. Jebs group tagged out in central oregon and he put his wife on a blacktail. I was able to get my wife her first blacktail, and we talk about the adventures of field dressing after 12 years of not doing it. Hope ya'll enjoy it and we will catch you on the next one!

EP56: Success Stories: Once in a lifetime elk hunt. 04.11.2024

Jeb joins me today at the house and we back it up a bit to mid september to relive a once in a lifetime elk hunt he joined good friend Tom on. Working through bull after bull, Tom punched his tag on an 8x8 bull with his bow. The second story is of Chad headed over to eastern oregon for first season rifle bull hunting. after a couple days in the burn zone they decided to get out of their comfort zo...

EP55: Hevi-Shot Part 2 W/ Zack Smith R&D 22.10.2024

In the back half of this episode we chat about what hevi shot is loading, the purpose behind the pattern, growing up hunting and some of the good old days. Tune in to find out a little more about hevi shot, what their products are, and where they are heading. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to drop a review for us wherever you are listening!

EP54: LIVE From Summer Lake; Hevi-Shot R&D Zach Smith Part 1 15.10.2024

Part 1 of the Hevi Shot episode is LIVE from the mobile podcast studio in Summer Lake, Oregon for the opener of our 2024-2025 waterfowl season! Hevi Shot has a plant in Sweet Home, Oregon; here in the willamette valley. Although owned by Federal, they are a staple in the waterfowl ammunition industry that the willamette valley is happy to call a piece of its own.

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