Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

The Missouri State Penitentiary was once named the “The bloodiest 47 acres in America” by Time Magazine. (MSP) opened in 1836 along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. The prison housed inmates for 168 years and was the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi until it was decommissioned in 2004. Visitors can choose to take a history, ghost, or photograp...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with the Missouri Tourism's Outdoor Ambassador and Professional Fisherman, Scott Pauley. Topics Discussed: Missouri tourism, bass fishing, bear hunting, room temp, fishing tactics, tournament fishing; next state record; turkey hunting; vacation state, Branson; best fishing lakes; mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: http://visitmo.com/ http...

William J. "Will" Jimeno is an American author and retired Colombian American Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department officer who survived the September 11 attacks in 2001. He was buried under the rubble for a total of 18 hours, but survived, along with fellow Port Authority officer John McLoughlin. For more info: https://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Through-Darkness-Survivors-Learni...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Jarrod "Lunchbox" Grove, Brand Manager for Caldwell Shooting Supplies. For the marksman, Caldwell is a brand engineered for perfection to take your shot to the next level. Whether you’re shooting competitively or recreationally, they aim to make you the best. With quality products developed to provide you unmatched precision, you will have the...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Jim Rogers, Director of the best known and longest running fly fishing school in Missouri. The Jim Rogers School of Fly Fishing is located at Bennett Spring State Park. Jim has been fly fishing for over 50 years and began teaching in 1975. He has won contests in both distance and accuracy. Jim is one of the very few international instructors t...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Amy Trotter, Executive Director of Michigan United Conservation Clubs and Nick Green, Public Information Officer and Editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors. Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Founded in 1937, our mission is to unite citizens to conserve, protect and enhance Michigan's...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Becky Humphries, Chief Executive Officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is no less urgent today than when it was founded in 1973. What we do in the coming decades will be instrumental in not only enhancing wild turkey populations but also in the continuation of hunting and quality wil...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with the Conservation Federation of Missouri's Executive Director, Tyler Schwartze. Topics Discussed: Conservation Legislation; hunting; fishing; community involvement; non-profit work; fundraising events; mega raffle; legislative action center; memberships; Risberg Dinner; gear review and more. For more info: https://www.confedmo.org/ https://www....

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Shags' parents Larry and Connie McLeod with an appearance of Cooper (Coopman) Shags' 7yr old nephew while on vacation from Oregon. Topics Discussed: White bass fishing with Kris Nelson (Tandem Fly Outfitters); bicycles on MDC trails; top 5 American fish; Steelhead decline; Salmon fishing; baby Shags stories; Oregon vs. Missouri; Clam digging;...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Danno Wise and Steve Brigman after a day of fishing on the Texas coast. Topics Discussed: Fishing the Texas coast; Redfish; fishing the flats; Spotted Sea Trout; Tarpon; Sharks; Lake of the Ozark; Hunting Montana; outdoor photography; guided fishing; outdoor writing; and More! For More Info: https://www.dannowise.com/ https://www.facebook.com/...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Greg Baker, Development Director of the Great Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America. Topics Discussed: Boy Scouts; Sporting Clays Shoot; bidding wars; Shags gets kicked out of scouts; recruitment challenges; hunting; fishing; skills; life lessons; Midway USA; upcoming events; online auction; dumb injuries; Mystery Bait Bucket and more. For More...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with owner and head guide of Ozark Sweetwater, Jeff Trigg. Topics Discussed: State fishing records; fly fishing for smallies; trout; smallmouth life cycle; spawning fish; best smallmouth water; fishing tips; Sage vs Winston; Steelhead fishing; hunting antelope with a bow; best westerns; and more For more info: http://ozarksweetwater.com/ https://ww...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Brian Canaday, the Statewide Resource Management Branch Chief of the Missouri Dept. of Conservation. Topics Discussed: Single hooks vs treble hooks; barb vs barbless hooks; Lake Taneycomo; state records; 40lb browns; 10lb largemouth; Missouri's fisheries; emotion vs science; the evolution of a hunter; fish die off; fish mortality; Mystery bait...

The final podcast from the POMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association) Conference includes Curt McAllister the Midwest Public Relations Manager for Toyota, Bill Konway, Tom Opre and Brandon Butler. Topics Discussed: Bears as pets; MASSA Banquet; Missouri fishing records; Toyota off road, Toyota longevity; whiskey preferences; POMA; outdoor recreation; new hunters; the future of outdoor communica...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod celebrate 100 episodes and 100k downloads with the one and only Bill Dance. Topics Discussed: Being Terry Bradshaw's Best Man; Pranking Terry Bradshaw; Swimming with Johnny Morris and Giant Grouper; Bloopers; History of the T-Hat; Grand opening of Bass Pro Shops; Let's Go Fishing; Mystery Bait Bucket and more! For More Info: https://www.billdanceoutdoors.co...

Ridgerunner's Mission Statement: To transform the outdoor industry by empowering independent makers and brands to grow their business while connecting enthusiasts directly to the world's most unique and effective products. Topics Discussed: Paddlefish bust; snake bounties; meth trout; online retail; handmade gear; tacklehack; the future of ridgerunner; supporting small business; entrepreneurship;...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Bill Clark, former baseball scout (Braves, Reds), Boxing Manager, Weightlifting Hall of Famer, Columnist and Renowned Birder. Topics Discussed: Boxing greats; bar fights; balloons to space; parks and rec; big leagues; scouting; birding; Ted Williams stories; Dion Sanders; Blind Boone; Mystery Bait Bucket and more! For More Info: https://www.pa...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Tom Opre, the CEO and Founder of The Shepherds of Wildlife Society. The Shepherds of Wildlife Society™ has been created specifically to educate modern society about and reconnect it with nature. Their goal is to produce world-class educational materials utilizing dynamic video and still photography, plus mainstream documentary films showcasing...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with fishing guide Mike Sexton (Cardiac Mountain Outfitters) and Adam Voight (Driftwood Outdoors Unpaid Pro-Staffer) after a day fishing the White River in Arkansas. Topics Discussed: Shags and Brandon have beef, best time to catch big fish, Missouri BBQ, Trout Unlimited; White River tips and tricks; species; tall tales; competitive fly fishing; fi...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Bill Konway, a professional outdoor, hunting, fishing, lifestyle, documentary and product photographer. Bill is also a staff photographer and photo editor for Realtree. Topics Discussed: Being trapped with a President; shooting Michael Jordan; trout fishing; Led Zeppelin frogs; turkey hunting; deer hunting; NFL sidelines; travel bucket list de...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Steve Fracol an award winning Camera Operator and Director of Photography. Hollywood Steve has shot fan favorites like Sons of Anarchy, Scandal, Greys Anatomy and numerous movies. Hollywood Steve reached out after hearing about the Driftwood Acres arson case and thought there was potential for a documentary or possibly a movie. Being an avid o...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod talk gear and the outdoor industry with Pat Kalmerton, Wolf Pack Adventures, Nick Andrews, Velocity Outdoors, Karen Lutto, Hunter Outdoor Communications and Dena Vick with King Eider Communications. Topics Discussed: Gear; Gear; Gear; Outdoor Destinations; Gear; Gear; Gear; Hunting and Fishing Trips; Gear; Gear; and MORE Gear... For more info: https://aglow...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Darrell Hindman the broker and owner of Living The Dream Outdoor Properties. Living The Dream Inc. was formed by DW Hindman, with the mission to help outdoorsmen live out their dream by matching exceptional Missouri properties with extraordinary people. They specialize in all types of outdoor properties; farms, ranches, recreational, timber, a...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Mark Smith, Executive Director of The Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) and Brian Smith, Director of Sales and Marketing for River Bend Resort in Lake Of The Woods, MN. This week's podcast is an honest portrayal of the outdoor industry from an insiders perspective. What it's like to have a popular outdoor TV show, radio progra...

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Evan Heusinkveld, CEO, Aaron Carmichael, VP of Development, and Brian Dowler, VP of Membership at The Sportsman's Alliance. The Sportsmen’s Alliance protects and defends America’s wildlife conservation programs and the pursuits – hunting, fishing and trapping – that generate the money to pay for them. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation is respons...