Dive Bomb Squadcast

In this episode, Matt Judy sits down with Cody Stokes and Ashur Tolliver for a midsummer check-in from Dive Bomb HQ. From growing the team to expanding the product line, this episode dives into how the brand keeps leveling up fast. They get into the evolution of both hard and soft goods, talk through the hype behind the new camo patterns, and give an inside look at what’s coming to the new showroo...

In this episode, Matt Judy sits down with Zack Randall, the founder of Reaper Boats, for a deep dive into the story behind one of the fastest-growing boat brands in the waterfowl world. From the early design struggles to crafting a product that hardcore hunters actually want, Zack shares what it takes to build a brand that stands out. They swap wild turkey hunting stories, talk about chasing the e...

In Episode 76, Bassmaster Elite pro Seth Feider joins Matt Judy for an inside look at life in the competitive fishing world. From his early obsession with bass fishing to breaking into tournaments as a co-angler, Seth shares stories, strategies, and the mental side of chasing big bags under pressure. They talk tournament structure, pre-fishing rules, and what it’s really like competing at the high...

In Episode 75, Matt Judy sits down with Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver of the Big Honker Podcast for a wide-ranging—and often hilarious—conversation about life behind the mic, in the field, and at home. From balancing family life and podcasting during the off-season to managing daily guide routines and unpredictable clients, no topic is off limits. The guys share wild stories from the field, the h...

In this episode, Sydnie Wells of Barstool Outdoors opens up about the challenges of full-time content creation, from burnout and life on the road to staying authentic in an ever-evolving digital space. She shares her journey from growing up in a hunting family to building a career in outdoor media, her passion for bass fishing, and the importance of introducing new people to the outdoors. Along th...

In this episode of the Dive Bomb SquadCast, Matt Judy sits down with none other than Tony Vandemore—the face of Habitat Flats and a true icon in the waterfowl world. From Tony’s roots in hunting as a kid to building the most recognized waterfowl lodge in North America, this episode dives into it all. They talk about the early grind, how Habitat Flats grew into what it is today, the power of dogs i...

In this episode, Judy sits down with Luke Corniea—better known as BW Films—for a wild ride through content creation, hunting (and eating) iguanas and Muscovy ducks, hilarious hunting stories, and what it really takes to build a loyal YouTube following. From the early days of filming hunts to full-blown lifestyle adventures across the country, this episode is packed with laughs and valuable insight...

Want the inside scoop on what’s coming next at Dive Bomb? This is it. Dive Bomb Founder Cody Stokes sits down with host Matt Judy for an all-access conversation packed with unreleased details—V3 silhouettes, new camo patterns, unreleased gear, the massive new game-changing HQ, and exciting updates from the #HOMETURF farm at King’s Bend. Nothing is off limits. If you’re curious about the future of...

Matt Judy hosts his first episode from the new studio in NW Washington, joined by Dive Bomb Industries VP & Director of Marketing, Ashur Tolliver, for a waterfowl hunting season recap like no other. They break down the highs, lows, and funniest moments from their road trips this season, sharing duck hunting stories, goose hunting experiences, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t hear anywhe...

Join us for Dive Bomb Squadcast EP69 as Jake and Judy join Nate at King’s Bend to discuss the opening morning hunt, Judy’s experiences hunting in the Pacific Northwest and the unique spread strategies he uses there, Jake and Judy’s roles at Dive Bomb, their favorite hunting spots, and new products like the lowPRO layout blinds. Along the way, they share some wild stories from the road and offer up...

Join Nathan, Nick, and Kyle as they dive into everything early goose hunting! After a full week of scouting for Missouri's early goose season, Nick shares his tips on gaining permission from landowners, while Kyle talks about the challenges of scouting for early geese. Plus, don’t miss a wild customer story! Tune in for expert advice on scouting, securing permission, and early goose hunting tactic...

Revival Year! After a 2-year break, Nathan, Cody, and Ashur return to bring the Dive Bomb podcast back—now on video! Ashur discusses the reason for the hiatus and what listeners can expect moving forward. Cody dives into big updates, including the new HQ location, SquadFest 2025, and Kings Bend Farms, while Ashur shares details from the first few road trips, early season reports, and what’s in sto...

With a busy season ahead, this episode of the Squadcast was bittersweet as it's the last time you will hear from us for a while. We first touched on a quick recap of SquadFest 2022 before making an official announcement for SquadFest 2023, so be sure to mark your calendars for July 28th-29th, 2023! We then get into freelance waterfowl hunting basics and the steps you need to take to experience suc...

SquadFest is upon us, and Cody and Ashley are here to help break down all the great things you can expect in year 2! From exclusive show specials from Dive Bomb Industries and our incredible vendors to the retriever combine challenge, Rut Daniels meet-and-greet, cornhole tournament, countless food and drink options, and oh yeah, the best duck and goose callers in the world competing for over $30,0...

Coming off a tremendous 2021 season where Michael Pittman Jr. made 88 receptions for 1,082 yards and 6 TDs, the expectation is even higher for 2022 with the arrival of veteran quarterback Matt Ryan. This duo was recently named NFL.com's 3rd best new QB-WR combo, so don't be surprised to see big things happen in Indy this season! What may surprise you is Pittman's love for all things outdoors and a...

In the world of waterfowl, social media can be an intimidating place for a new hunter or someone looking to get into the sport, as it often feels like everybody is an expert and has been hunting their entire life. This episode with Jordan Nisly is an encouraging reminder that it's never too late to get into waterfowling and quickly experience a ton of success. From his day job as a butcher at the...

From chasing ducks on small ponds in high school to now co-owning a waterfowl outfit in Alberta, Canada, and guiding at one of the premier outfitters in North America, Cadillac Creek Outfitters, Cole Townsend lives and breathes waterfowl hunting. Being only 27 years old, Cole has extensive guiding experience and knows what it takes to be successful as this industry continues to evolve. Listen alon...

When the last shot of waterfowl season is fired, most outdoorsmen do not go into duck depression until the fall, but they move on to the next outdoor passion in their lineup. Some turn to fish, some turn to turkeys, some turn to trapping, and some to all the above. In this episode, we have a chat with Drew Comer, who turns his attention to bowfishing for giants in the spring in addition to everyth...

There are certain areas of waterfowl hunting that are extremely grey where you can quickly end up on the wrong side of the law, even when you had no intention of doing anything illegal. In this episode, we are joined by Pennsylvania Game Warden, Mike Workman, to talk about some of the most common waterfowl issues discussed on social media, such as party hunting, pile pictures, separating birds, do...

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the famous catchphrase “Didn’t Go 20” by the hilarious hunting parody alter ego, Rut Daniels. While everyone in the hunting community knows Rut, they may not be as familiar with the man behind the character, Mr. Bud Fisher. Join us on this episode as we chat with Bud about his background, the origin of Rut Daniels, and those famous one-liner...

14-year big league veteran, 3-time All-Star, 2-time Silver Slugger, and now the owner of legendary Sure-Shot Game Calls, Jay Bruce, joins us on this episode of the Squadcast. We had a blast on this one as Jay took us back to his roots of waterfowl hunting, shared some incredible stories from his time in the major leagues, and how he came to be the owner of a call company that's been around since 1...

Kyle Fagler, owner of Guides Choice Retrievers out of Burns, Wyoming, joins us on this episode to talk about several great topics. We first touched on some new Dive Bomb products such as the dog vest, dog bumpers, and bumper bomber that Kyle had been prototyping for us all season. We then dive a little deeper into real hunting situations one will encounter while in the field with their gun dog and...

In this episode, we interview Mr. Charles Whitwam, the founder of Howl for Wildlife. We dive deep into the conversation about their dedication to protecting our wildlife resources and how all outdoorsmen have the opportunity to have their voices heard. We learn about the driving forces behind this organization, why it started, and their goals over the next few years.

Join us on this episode of the Squadcast as Forrest, Cade, and Kile dive deep into conversation with Dave Owens of Pinhoti Project. Conservation, ethics, contest calling, trapping, and stewardship to the sport are all hot topics of discussion, and we enjoyed every minute of this spirited conversation.

When you spend as much time chasing wild game as Gunner Pickett, it becomes natural to want to preserve these memories through the art of taxidermy. Listen along to hear what's been going on in his world and the awesome story of how he came to be the owner of a taxidermy business. From guiding waterfowl, turkeys, and big game to an incredible hunting story of his recent 198-inch whitetail harvest...