Fall Obsession Podcast

Everyone wants to hunt elk, but how many put in the effort to be successful and make it happen?  Our guest for this episode is expert elk hunter and caller Josh Fields from Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls!  For many years Josh has acted on his strong passion for chasing monster bulls across many North American States; refining and mastering the art of calling and understanding the behavior of these g...

We are joined this week in studio by inspiring and motivated outdoor content creator Jake Newman!  Jake has been breaking barriers in the outdoor media world from a young age using his creativity and unique platform, Nocked TV to bring outstanding hunting content to thousands of people.  As a passionate bow hunter, Jake shares the story of his very recent Utah High Country Mule Deer archery hunt;...

In this episode, show host Sam Thrash sits down to look back on some recent hunting seasons, personal experiences and his own learning opportunities through such.  He shares his anticipation and excitement as he looks forward to an upcoming Idaho Elk hunt with a bow in 2024, and his baseline expectations as a brand new elk hunter.  Finally, Sam shares the latest from Fall Obsession, including anot...

For our 200th Podcast Episode, Sam is joined by a fellow outdoorsman and podcaster Johnny Mack from Soul Seekers!  Both Johnny and Sam have developed a brotherhood and a bond through hunting and podcasting; sharing similar experiences, successes and struggles while hosting award-nominated shows.  These two men talk about the journey; from day one until now and moments of both trial and achievement...

Jesse Johnson is one of the greatest woodsmen we know!  Local to north Texas, Jesse has blazed trails into public land hunting for whitetail and hogs with two favored weapons of choice; a traditional bow and an old-school Flintlock Muzzleloader.  Jesse returns as a guest on the podcast to share with us once again his passion for public land and traditional bow hunting.  We talk trad archery, bow a...

We typically steer clear of politics on our podcast.  However we do believe there is a time and place for such "political" discussions when it comes to our rights as hunters and outdoors men and women; specific to over-regulating, voter-based bans and a disregard for conservation and management research and statistics by States and Commissions.  We believe game regulations have their pla...

The First Responder Community always will be near and dear to us, and many times in the past we have shed light on our first responders through this show; tying in to our love and passion for the outdoors.  However this episode hits a little closer to home.  Joined by guest Gray Schneider from the Season of Stories organization (S.O.S.), our host Sam shares a mutual connection to Gray through a No...

One of our favorite outdoor couples, RJ and Aubrey Cianciarulo are back on the podcast this week!  We catch up with the two of them and cover a huge range of topics and their recent outdoor adventures over the past year!  They talk about hunting Red Stag in New Zealand, Elk hunting in Colorado, getting charged by Cape Buffalo in Africa, and more!  Most importantly the conversation discusses the im...

This one is for the little guys.  Those grinding away and working to build their own brand, page or platform in the Outdoor Industry.  Join Sam for a deep dive into the 12+ year journey of Fall Obsession and the trials and errors along the way.  Sam talks about finding brand identity, setting yourself apart and the value in building and maintaining relationships along the way.  It takes everything...

True, American-Made quality seems to be few and far between these days, but there is no doubt that is exactly what you will find at Vantage Point Archery!  Ryan and Alex from VPA join us this week to talk about their brand; beginning with humble beginnings in a Northern Indiana machine shop, since turned into a trusted name for American outdoors men and women.  They make durable broadheads, firear...

We are joined this week by long-time outdoor industry producer and show host Melissa Bachman!  Melissa is the host of the Winchester Deadly Passion show on Sportsman Channel, and her journey into outdoor television is a display of nothing less than hard work.  As one of the very first female icons in the hunting industry, her passion for hunting and the outdoors was found at a young age, and her p...

You can always tell when someone is truly passionate about what they do, and Amy Hall; host of Her Wild Outdoors is no exception!  Amy joins us as a guest this week to share that very thing she is passionate about: hunting, the outdoors, and mentoring others.  Amy is an adult-onset huntress and truly believes in the "learn it, do it, teach it" philosophy.  She takes hunting seriously and...

Derek Eaves from Ridge Rock Hunt Company and Small Town Hunting Properties is BACK on the podcast!  He and Sam catch up for the first time in a while, and Derek has been nothing short of busy in recent months!  He shares with us his new venture into working for himself as a Small Town Hunting Properties Realtor, booking hunts with Ridge Rock, managing land in Mississippi and more!  The two talk ab...

What kind of hunter are you?  A big game hunter?  An archery hunter?  Or are you an Archery Only hunter?  In this episode, Sam unpacks those two short words, "Archery Only"; covering the significance this phrase carries, and the challenge it represents.  He gives us a look into his personal archery journey and how he found bow hunting, the significance of the commitment to only hunt with...

Dreams can become reality; depending on the drive and discipline you put towards it.  For years Brett Rousselle has dreamed of killing a giant brown bear with his bow.  And what could be more incredible than traveling to Russia in the midst of a war to hunt these giant beasts in another country with guides who speak very little English!  Brett sets the stage for us, talking about how and why this...

A trip over 5 years in the making.  The Berges family waited patiently for their second trip to South Africa to come, and the results did not disappoint!  Tim Berges is our Western Regional Coordinator at Fall Obsession, and joins us to share their incredible story from the 2024 Safari Hunt.  Tim takes us through every detail of the trip, including travel logistics, typical costs, and the intricac...

She is a published author, the Indiana Chapter President of the American Daughters of Conservation, and one of the most passionate hunting and outdoor enthusiasts you will ever meet!  Allison Hunter Voges is our guest on the Podcast this week; joining us to share her inspiring story and outdoor life!  Motivated by not being able to find any children's books on hunting, Allison took the initia...

The first "solo episode" of Fall Obsession Podcast.  For 185 episodes, each and every one has consisted of a conversation between a host and one or more guests.  Despite some reservations about recording a one-man podcast, show host Sam Thrash breaks the normal mold and hops behind a microphone by himself.  The last thing Sam wanted was to pick a random topic just for the sake of just re...

It started with an idea; to create a simple and practical product that would make their own scouting efforts easier.  And it worked so well, they decided to bring it to everyone else!  Joe from Huntington Outdoor Gear is our guest this week to talk to us about their brand, their products, and their journey!  Huntington manufactures products (many centered around trail camera accessories) for hunte...

A small side-gig turned full-time job has proven to be nothing but rewarding and humbling for our friend Mark Zorich.  Mark is a military veteran and former SWAT sniper and the very first winner of our Veteran Hunt Giveaway in 2021.  While working in law enforcement, he started West Coast Long Range Precision Shooting; teaching shooters and hunters how to increase their proficiency with a rifle an...

We believe it is never too late to begin your journey into hunting and the outdoors!  For some, that journey may begin much earlier than most.  This week, we are joined by young Diego from MainBeam Addiction.  As a youth hunter, Diego has already established a strong presence in the hunting industry with his MainBeam Addiction brand and one big goal in mind; to help get others, especially youth in...

There are many amazing content creators in the Hunting and Outdoor space, but those who have truly mastered the art of media production quite literally stand out among others.  Britton and Maddy Wasmer have been passionate about photography, videography and editing for a long time, and the time spent to master their craft shows through their amazing work!  We sit down with Britton and Maddy to tal...

The Wildlife Conservation Battlefield is one not normally occupied, nor perhaps even thought about by the every-day outdoors man and woman.  Hunter's rights are constantly being attacked and manipulated by the anti-hunting community, and it may be closer than you realize to impacting you directly.  However, organizations like HOWL for Wildlife are making it possible for every outdoor enthusia...

It's been a while since Sam and Todd brought us an "in-house" episode, and the wait is now over!  These two get together this week to cover a variety of topics.  They recap some of the highs and lows from our 2023 seasons, some of the key accomplishments of our staff members last year, they look at what's coming up for Fall Obsession in 2024, and much more!  Finally, they detai...

The Western Lifestyle; landowner, elk and deer hunting, owning and raising pack mules,  and if that's not enough you can include CarbonTV producer and the host of 3 shows!  She even moved to Wyoming for the opportunity to do it all!  Kristy Titus is our guest this week; host of the show "Pursue The Wild", the "Wild and Uncut" Podcast and her latest production, "Our Wy...