Eastmans' Wingmen Podcast

In this episode of the Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms gets honest about what the life of a hunting dog, that's also a pet, looks like this time of year. From morning walks and socialization to getting in training when and where you can, Todd breaks down his methods during the busy months, his plan for more intense summer training/conditioning and critiques the social media pressure to "always be...

Wingmen Podcast Host Todd Helms sits down with Wingmen and Eastmans' staffer Scott Reekers to breakdown their recent turkey hunt in Montana with Circle S Outfitters. The fellas chat about scouting, hunting with an outfitter, turkey behavior and how they had to adjust their tactics to find success. The harvested four big toms in three days of hunting and Todd was able to help a first-time turkey hu...

Want to harvest more turkeys? Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms lines out his Top 5 skills to get more birds into your lap and onto your plate. From gear and calling to scouting and patience, Todd breaks down the skills that have made him a consistent turkey assassin for 35 years! There are some gems in the episode, don't miss out. Our sponsors: Kryptek Gear: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Federal...

Every once in a while you get to know someone you really gel with. Dan Compton from Federal Premium is one of those folks. Host Todd Helms sits down with Dan and the guys recap their time on a snow goose hunt, Federal's shotshell product line and perhaps most importantly, how Dan got his job with Federal. This podcast is pure gold if you're looking to break into the outdoor industry or wanting to...

Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down once again with Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to recap Todd's recent snow goose hunt with Platte Basin Outdoors, discuss all things puppies; Josh has Labradors available, and chat about spring turkey plans. This is another great tag-team episode between Wingmen and Red Flats Retrievers. Show Sponsors: Federal - www.federalpremium.com Kryptek - www.kryptek...

Live From The Blind! This episode features guest Tyler Grethen of Weatherby and host Todd Helms recording while on a snow goose hunt in Nebraska with Platte Basin Outdoors. They guys get interrupted by geese in this off the cuff episode of the Wingmen Podcast. It's full of laughs and insight as Todd and Tyler go over Weatherby's new Element II shotgun and discuss Tyler's journey to Weatherby as we...

Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms breaks down how to get the most from a spring snow goose hunt. Whether you hunt DIY or with an outfitter Todd's gear and expectations suggestions are pure gold. He's looking forward to an upcoming snow goose hunt and walks you through his preparation for success. Show Sponsors: Federal - www.federalpremium.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Leupold -www.leupold.com

Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down with Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to discuss "wins" from the season. Winter is a great time for reflection and the guys go over what went right this season and what they need to continue working on with their dogs. It's a great end of the season episode that gets the wheels turning for next year. Show Sponsors: Federal - www.federalpremium.com Kr...

Duck hunting the late season can be a dangerous endeavor. Todd Helms and Josh Lancaster revisit the final day of duck season 2023/24 and walk you through how they made the hunt a smashing success. From breaking and cutting literal metric tons of ice to create a safe hole for the dogs to keeping both dogs and hunters functioning through the extreme conditions. This is a stellar recap of one of the...

Mackinaw is the dog that built the Wingmen brand. Sadly, he has passed on and Wingmen Podcast host, Todd Helms commemorates Mackinaw in this candid episode as he talks about Mack's life. It's a behind the curtain episode that every dog lover will understand. Gone but never forgotten, Mackinaw will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who hunted with and knew him. Show Sponsors: Feder...

Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down, once again, with his Wingman, Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to discuss correcting and mitigating dog issues while on a hunt. Todd's Labrador Hondo, is an excellent duck dog but proned to "breaking" when Todd shoots. The guys devise a plan for helping Hondo to be steadier and then they get into different dog breeds and applications for each as Todd is exp...

50 DUCKS is a website and App that follows waterfowl fitted with GPS telemetry devices across North and Central America, allowing real-time migration updates from specific birds across the entire range of flyways. The brainchild of Greer Smith, an avid waterfowler, 50 DUCKS was created as an educational tool for teachers, kids and of course hunters but its application is broader. Host Todd Helms s...

Wingmen host Todd Helms breaks down the Top 5 most important waterfowl hunting skills. From scouting and shooting to hides, decoy placement and calling, Todd uses his 30+ years of waterfowl hunting experience to help you hone your waterfowling skills in this episode of Eastmans' Wingmen Podcast. Show Sponsors: Federal - www.federalpremium.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Leupold -www.leupold.com

Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down for a solo podcast deep dive into shotgun chokes. He discusses what chokes are, how they work and which ones to use for different types of hunting. This episode was recorded in response to a YouTube question about shotgun chokes and Todd goes down the rabbit hole into everything related to shotgun chokes. Todd also wrote a blog about this topic which can be found...

Todd Helms and Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers sit down for another laugh-filled, knowledge loaded podcast about dogs, hunting and life. Josh has had a busy fall of big game hunting and just took his first bull elk. The fellas chat about focused intensity leading to success in life; whether it's on hunts, at home or on the job. Josh dives into dog training during hunting season and how it's...

Devin Mellars of Platte Basin Outdoors and Host Todd Helms sit down to catch up since their last hunt together. They pair discuss the pros of hunting with an outfitter and breakdown the keys to success PBO has nailed down. Devin is a fireman by trade and he dives into what got him into that line of work and how well it melds with a hunt-driven lifestyle. Another great episode of the Wingmen Podcas...

Todd Helms and new Wingmen Podcast cohost, Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers sit down to recap and analyze their first hunt of the season where Josh took his first sandhill crane and the guys put together a 13 bird pile of geese and ducks as well. They talk dog work, shooting, decoy strategy and Todd give his thoughts on the new Weatherby SORIX shotgun as well as announces the new Wingmen and...

Full Color Waterfowl was born from a love for waterfowl and capturing ducks and geese doing what they do through top notch photography and graphic design. Justin Adamski is a creative who also love to hunt and capture his passion to share with others for education and entertainment. A visit to Full Color Waterfowl's website, fullcolorwaterfowl.com or his social media pages reveals his top-level ta...

Weatherby is famous for its rifles but the company has been offering shotguns for almost as long and they are some of the best you can buy. Host Todd Helms sit down with Weatherby front man, Adam Weatherby to chat about the history of the Weatherby brand, its shotguns. Todd and Adam are expecially excited about the new Weatherby SORIX autoloader. Weatherby built this intertia-driven duck slayer fr...

Jeremiah Doughty is allergic to beef and it drove him to expand his knowledge of wild game processing and cooking. He is now an authority on cooking and eating all things wild! Host Todd Helms sat down with Jeremiah to get some pointers on elevating his waterfowl cooking and learned a thing or two; like eating "rice-breasted" ducks. Jeremiah's cannonball approach to life has opened up a world of h...

Michael McNeal lives every waterfowler's dream! He hunts virtually year round and pours everything he has into his diehard waterfowl lifestyle. Michael appeared in episode #85 and jumps back on to discuss a dream trailer build and his upcoming season with host Todd Helms. The guys talk dream hunts, dogs, shooting and of course getting registered to VOTE and then hitting the polls in our upcoming e...

Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers sits down again with host Todd Helms but this time the guys talk about puppies! From picking a breeder to finding the right puppy, Josh and Todd leave no stone unturned. Josh was eagerly awaiting a litter which happened to be born just after this episode was recorded. Make sure you check out Red Flats Retrievers on Social Media to learn more about Josh's awes...

In this episode of the Wingmen Podcast, Host Todd Helms sits down to give you a summer update and talk about the bad habits shooters can develop from shooting too much in the off-season. He gives a dog training update and also talks about why it's so important to get out and vote in our upcoming elections. If you're not registered to vote you can do it here https://www.vote4america.org/

Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers is a first rate dog man. Josh traces his roots to South Carolina and training dogs for hunting plantations/outfits. Host Todd Helms and Josh regularly train thier dogs together and take a few moments to discuss identifying weaknesses in both your dog's training and your training methods. It's another great episode of Eastmans' Wingmen Podcast, don't miss it!

Host Todd Helms sits down with Brian Tucker of Hi Mountain Seasonings to chat about the best ways to eat waterfowl. There are some rabbit trails in this episode but it's loaded with ideas for turning last year's leftover ducks and geese or any game into mouthwatering treats using Hi Mountain Seasonings and Jerky/Sausage kits. They guys also discuss policing our ranks as sportsmen and how we need t...