Fall Obsession Podcast

The term "wildlife conservation" encompasses so many different species of animals.  Mountain Goats are included in that, and may be considered a coveted or once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience for some folks.  But what you may not realize is Mountain Goats do not always get the focus they deserve when it comes to normal conservation efforts and funding.  That's where the Rocky Moun...

Every hunt has a story, a memory and special moments that are forever in our minds.  Taxidermy often helps us memorialize the animal and pay respect to our kill, while photos can also help us cherish and remember those significant moments in the woods.  This week our guest is Dylan Carlson from Trophy Edits.  Dylan and his team work very hard to help hunters, outdoors men and women, outfitters and...

The defeat of Proposition 127 in Colorado signified a big win for hunters and conservationists.  But just because science-based wildlife management had a "win" at the ballot-box doesn't mean the fight is over or the war has been won.  John Stallone, the Vice President of HOWL for Wildlife is our podcast guest this week, and he brings a detailed and insightful perspective of the curr...

Every year our team works to put together helpful resources for determining the best hunting opportunities in various areas.  Our Western Regional Coordinator and Colorado Resident, Tim Berges defiantly puts in the work when it comes to understanding the intricacies of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game tags, hunting regulations and draw applications.  Tim joins us for an episode to look at...

Join us this week as we take our studio on the road to Bear River Archery in Van Alstyne, Texas with owner Justin Cannaday and the team!  This week Sam and Nick are recording in the bow shop following a great day of shooting bows, setting up Sam's son with his first bow, hanging out and seeing the awesome setup at Bear River!  We obviously talk archery, bow setups, tuning, arrow builds, broad...

Hunting represents more than just the kill for most all of us.  It is time in the outdoors, memories with loved ones, a chance to decompress and relax in the great outdoors.  However additional stressors of life can often allow us to lose touch with what hunting truly signifies for each of us.  Returning guest, Mike Behrens joins us this week with more than just a "season recap".  Mike h...

Kodiak Island Alaska - a coveted hunting location by many.  This week's guest, Kyler Berges set a goal to check one off the bucket list when he began preparing for his first ever Brown Bear hunt.  He worked hard preparing as much as possible when it came to his gear, his physical condition and his mental state.  He knew it would be the most challenging hunt he's ever been on, but to a ce...

We've talked a lot of whitetails in recent weeks, and Sam has gradually shared his own hunting journey from the 2024 season.  However there is one big piece of the story that has been missing, and that is the experiences of our Production Director Nick Powell.  He joins Sam for this episode to take us through his hunting journey last year, and namely his encounters with a buck called "Bo...

Hunting is a way of life and sustainability for many of us, and as is human nature we normally associate ourselves with like-minded individuals who support our passions and lifestyles.  Yet today's world of social media often opens the door for those who don't necessarily agree with us to take to their keyboards and speak their minds.  In this episode, Sam takes the opportunity to discus...

On this podcast we are joined by Texas Native and our Southern Regional Coordinator Chad Jones!  Chad is no stranger to big whitetails in the Lone Star State, and dives right in to recap his 2024 hunting season with us.  Chad shares the story of putting his 11 year old daughter on her very first deer, and the significance of moments like these; watching your kids become successful at the same pass...

The Midwest is a traditionally coveted region for whitetail hunting and growing big bucks, which is why every year we are eagerly tuned in to recent hunting experiences and the success a season can bring.  Our resident midwest hunter, Show Producer and Land Consultant Mike Tepe joins us for this week's podcast to recap another challenging, successful and educational year.  Mike talks about hi...

We continue our whitetail saga on the podcast this week with one of the best to ever do it; Don Higgins.  For those who don't know Don, he is one of the best whitetail managers and land consultants in the business and has been for a long time.  In addition to his wealth of knowledge, Don still considers himself to be a student of the game and a student of the whitetail; studying these animals...

Dr. Grant Woods from GrowingDeer. TV joins us this week on Fall Obsession Podcast to talk everything whitetails!  Dr. Woods is a well-known and respected wildlife biologist and deer manager whose research, tactics and strategies have been proven to create deer hunting paradises for decades.  Sam and Ryan cover a lot of ground with Dr. Woods in this episode, talking habitat management, food plot bi...

Our guest this week, Jordan Henderson was successfully climbing the ladder of corporate America when she realized she was missing what mattered more in life.  That lead to her founding the brand Huntress Holdings; an organization dedicated to promoting and cherishing the values of faith, family and firearms.  Jordan joins us to talk about the great organization she started, along with several othe...

This week show host Sam Thrash takes the opportunity to cover some ground in a couple different topics he's passionate about.  The first being whitetail hunting in Texas, as Sam talks about his 2024 season thus far, and feeling like a "bad hunter".  The second half of the episode gets him fired up, discussing hunters rights, anti-hunters, the recent success of getting Proposition 12...

The most valuable time of the year for any whitetail hunter is arguably "The Rut".  Bucks are moving around the clock and pushing does outside of their normal routine, and it makes for some entertaining and enjoyable sits in the woods.  This week we are joined on the Podcast by one of our own, Ryan Reading, a Pro Staffer from New York.  With over 30 years of hunting experience, and rough...

Building a new generations of hunters and outdoors men and women begins with mentorship and getting someone else outdoors.  That is exactly the mission of Courtney Prete and the team at Her Outdoor Journey!  As a founder of HOJ and a host of the Soul Summit Podcast, Courtney strives to bridge the gap for women and families in the outdoors through unparalleled experiences that educate, empower, and...

Hunting season is here, and the Fall Obsession team has hit the ground running!  We look forward to bringing some "in-house" episodes to you in the coming weeks; highlighting some of our Staff's hunts and experiences from the 2024 whitetail season.  There is no better place to start than with the man who keeps the Fall Obsession Staffer program running smoothly; our Staff Manager To...

This week we are joined by East Coast Trev, a founder and co-host of The Outdoor Drive Podcast!  Trev is as down to earth as they come, and he and Sam dive right in for a wholesome conversation about authenticity, intentionality and relationships in the outdoor podcast world.  Both share what some may call a more vulnerable side of their shows and experiences, and definitely give listeners a peek...

Having returned from the mountains of Central Idaho, Sam sits down to spend some time reflecting on one of his most incredible, epic and intense hunting trips to date.  Invited to join friends Galen, Chris and Ben for the 2024 season, the crew took their horseback pack trip 25 miles into the backcountry searching for elk in untouched country.  Last week in episode 208 the four men shared the story...

This episode takes us deep into the mountains of Central Idaho with show host Sam, and friends Galen, Chris and Ben.  Earlier in 2024 this crew packed in 25 miles on horseback for what would turn out to be an epic and extreme backcountry experience!  Challenged by difficult access and extreme terrain, this crew overcame many challenges during a week in the "steep and deep" country.  This...

With November quickly approaching, all eyes are on Colorado and Proposition 127 which would prohibit the hunting of Mountain Lions, Bobcats and Lynx in the State.  Anti-hunting extremists have pushed their way to the ballot box in one of hunting's most desirable States in an effort to suppress hunting through the uneducated voter.  This "Ballot Box Biology" is devastating to any Fis...

It's a point of pride, honesty and authenticity that we at Fall Obsession only associate ourselves with industry partners we believe in, and whose products we have legitimately tested and use frequently.  Dark Energy exceeds our standards.  We are joined in this episode by Brayden Staples from Dark Energy, and Todd & Heather Sellon who are some of our most frequent Dark Energy product use...

Steve "Madman" Martic, Co-Host of The Outdoor Drive Podcast, is one of the most down to earth guys you will ever meet.  From humble beginnings, Steve grew up hunting in the Northeast with his family; gaining a healthy knowledge and appreciation for the fall whitetail woods.  In this episode he shares with us some of the unique traits of Northeastern deer hunting, and tactics he regularly...

He is the greatest bull rider in the entire world.  Seriously, just ask him!  Sam and Nick were honored to accept an invite from the one and only Dale Brisby to join him in person from the Rodeo Time Studio to record this unique spin off of our normal podcast routine.  We dive into the life of the world's greatest bull rider and where his journey began capturing the attentions of online viewe...