Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson

If you are a Christ follower but tired of the milquetoast journey that many churches today are offering, this one is for you.  Kyle Thompson is willing to let that arrow fly straight and true.   During our conversation Kyle and I discussed many issues that most pastors won’t go near; such as the lack of true masculinity in the Church, supposed “toxic” masculinity in culture, how to defeat pro-abor...

Jack & I dive into the new book including a nod to The Hunt for Red October and a long pro-log that kicks off the novel.   We discuss artificial intelligence,  the autonomous nature of some warfare platfors, quantum computing, passive targeting, hypersonic missiles, and the return of Alice in Red Sky Mourning.   Our conversation covered a number of topics including  A new character in Red Sky...

Shawn Melland grabbed the cover of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal this past issue and when I heard he was going to be in town for Summer Strong 17 over at Sorinex HQ this week, I  convinced him to jump across the lake and join me in the studio. I am often intrigued about the drive that causes folks from small places to make big footprints in the world.  Shawn is a man leaving big footprints. From a...

Dan Gates is the chair of the Colorado Wildlife Council, the face of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management,  C.R.W.M., and is a staunch advocate for the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation model.  Dan is fighting daily against groups like PITA and other politically motivated organizations who are targeting our wildlife with activism that  damages our wildlife ecosystem as well a...

Chris Hunt is telling a story ..... and people are listening. His Instagram account The Code of the West has rocketed from 5K followers in February to almost 88K at the time of this posting. Our conversation started as the genesis of COTW but it didn't take long for two guys who love literature and thinkers to start nerding out on Carl Jung. We talked about some of his painful personal history and...

2 minutes and you will know why I call Cliff the Pirate.  He's a laid back dude who jumps between spear fishing in Puerto Rico & big game hunting the west. We had a great conversation discussing his episode on Joe Rogan, his rise to You Tube sex symbol, and his transition from being a guide business owner to his new venture in 1 on 1 hunting camps for hunters trying to shorten the learning cur...

A native of Idaho, he has spent his life perfecting his craft and chasing screaming bulls with great success. Dirk is also the marketing manager for Phelps Game Calls, co-host of the Cutting the Distance Podcast, and creates all of the amazing films you see on his own You Tube Channel. His latest, Ghost Bulls of the North, is a great watch. While we do talk bugling in this episode, the initial par...

Adrian Guyer is a full time performance coach with a passion for the outdoors.  He is the owner and founder of Xtra Innings Performance, a private training facility located in the northeast kingdom of VT.     15+ years of experience as a strength coach, speaker, writer, and consultant in the world athletic performance has allowed him the opportunity to workwith over a thousand different athletes o...

18 months ago I sat at a table with Bert Sorin listening to him discuss bowhunting whitetail. I have spent the majority of my last 30 years on a football field in the fall but know that in the fall of 2023 I would not be coaching and that the 2022 season might be my last. I was wondering what I was going to do with my time. A mutual friend introduced me to Bert and I asked him to lunch knowing he...

If you are new to the Western Hunting game this episode is for you. Trail Kreitzer a legitimate backcountry hunter and one hell of a guy. He is one of the go-to sources of information for Western Big Game Hunting in print and on social media. As a member of the Go Hunt team, he is a host of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, an author of numerous hunting strategy articles, and is featured each year in a n...

If you know whitetails, you know Joe Miles. Joe is the founder of Asio Gear as well as the leader of the Mission Whitetail podcast. Joe grew up hunting and when I say that, I am not exaggerating. He told me the story of waking up at 3 years old in a sleeping bag under a tree in the middle of the woods. Having no idea where he was, Joe felt something fall and hit him on the head. It was a piece of...

Dan Staton's Youtube Channel states .... " We love hard work and the flight of the arrow." That is a great summary of the way Dan Staton approaches his life and business. The Elkshape channel, and brand, has become one of the most influential in the hunting community. Dan and I discussed the recent release of his film 60 hrs to kick things off. The film is covers his entire month of September arch...

Jeff Scott Returns to analyze the CFB Playoff Committees selection for the College Football Playoff  How does the selection process work ? Why did the committee decide to put in Alabaman over FSU ?  Is Michigan truly ready to win a National Championship ?  Why Texas vs. Georgia ? How are the hard choices made ?   What do the match up's look like moving forward ?  We discussed these questions and a...

Johnathan McKormick, or as you likely know him, RedBeard Outdoors is the kind of influencer I love to follow.  He is a working man.  He balances his faith, his love for the outdoors, and all of his media channels with the responsibilities of being a husband, father, and leader in his family.   Johnathan and I spent the initial part of this conversation discussing the building of RedBeard Outdoors,...

Bobby Young has been an important part of my life for over 10 years.  From mentoring our oldest son as a teacher, to working together on the football field as coaches, to watching him start his own ministry a few years ago, Bobby is the kind of man that makes your life better for knowing him.  Most recently Bobby accepted the challenge of heading up a new mens group I am a part of and he is making...

Bert & I started talking the minute we hit the studio & before we started recording.  Rather than go back and try to re-create, I just hit record so you will pick this up mid-conversation. We were on some good stuff so I just rolled with it.  In this episode we explore the expansion of the Sorinex brand, the fundamentals of building a brand & scaling a business, and Bert's epic MuleDee...

Jeff Scott is a name synonymous with football excellence.  Born and raised with a football pedigree, he has made a profound impact on the world of college football. He is a mentor, a strategist, and a leader who has helped shape countless young athletes into champions on and off the field. Jeff and I discuss the state of college football today, the massive transformation of recruiting & player...

Josh is the founder of PHNM Brand Fitness & Nutrition and is the director of performance for their online coaching & nutritional consulting services. He has worked with all levels of athletes from MLB & NFL players to high school athletes preparing for the college recruiting cycle. Josh and I spend a lot of time in this conversation discussing high school athletes & the recruiting...

Josh Smith is the founder and CEO of Montana Knife Company, one of the most respected and fastest growing outdoor brands in the marketplace.   Josh is a master craftsman and as a boy learned to make custom knives. He became the youngest person ever to pass the Journeyman test at the age of 15 and at 19 became the youngest Master Smith in the world.   I am amazed at the tenacity and grit it took fo...

Jason Coffrin is in constant pursuit of improvement.  His passions include ultra running, bowhunting, and training his German Shepherds to track poachers with the Wilderness Initiative Trust Africa K9 unit.  We discuss Jason's wild experience in both training and failing to complete 2  ultra-marathons before successfully completing one of the hardest ultra's in the country, the Moab 240.   Also, J...

Branlin Shockey is a storyteller. He most recently created the You Tube film 'Once We Were Wolves' featuring Cameron Hanes and Kip Fulks. Released a little over a month ago, at the time of this podcast it has over 800,000 views on You Tube. Raised in the outdoors, Branlin brings weaves his in-depth knowledge of hunting, conservation, and man's thirst for adventure with the ability to tell a compel...

Mark Ellis is a Hollywood filmmaker who's credits include Jerry Maguire w/ Tom Cruise, The Waterboy w/ Adam Sandler, Any Given Sunday w/ Jamie Fox & Al Pacino, The Replacements w/ Keanu Reeves, The Rookie w/ Dennis Quaid, Radio w/ Cuba Gooding Jr. , Miracle w/ Kurt Russell, Coach Carter w/ Samuel L. Jackson, Invincible w/ Mark Wahlberg, We Are Marshall w/ Matthew McConaughey, Semi-Pro w/ Will...

Sean Jacobs is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, NSCA certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Power Athlete Block One Coach. In this episode Sean Jacobs & I discuss how debilitating injuries can be overcome by a functional approach to rehabilitation. Sean & I discuss how he has helped my overcome 3 back surgeries and barely being able to walk to training 6 days a week and preparing for...

Jeff Cordero is the NASCAR front tire changer for the William Byron #24 car, an avid Bowhunter / Archer and a You Tube Creator. We discuss how a boy from up north broke into the southern sport of NASCAR, his win at the 1stPhorm November Knockdown Finals, and his You Tube documented solo elk hunt series in Colorado. This is a great episode for all NASCAR fans & hunters.

Erik Kimrey is a former QB at the University of South Carolina and a legend in the SC football community.  After building a dynasty at the Hammond School w/ 12 state titles, Erik went on to become an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina, and is now the Head Coach of the Baylor School is Chattanooga, TN where he brought home their 1st state title in 50 years in just his 1st season at...