Fall Obsession Podcast

The best hunting and outdoor shows are not based simply off of quality; but also a host and subject matter relatable to the listener or viewer. Working Class Bowhunter Podcast has been around for a long time, and since the beginning has provided blue-collar listeners with "hunting camp talk" and every day bow hunting conversations that help get folks through tough times or long days. Curt Geier, h...

Every year we have been seeing changes in various States' tags and draw applications, and Colorado is no exception. This week we are joined by our Western Regional Coordinator and Colorado resident Tim Berges. Tim is very well versed in Colorado's draw applications and tag/point systems, and comes on the show to give us some insight into what 2024 looks like. Tim describes this year's changes as n...

Growing big whitetails with strategic habitat and land management tactics has been a passion for Mike Tepe for over 23 years. It takes hard work, patience, persistence and the ability to hunt smartly and efficiently when the time is right. Mike is no stranger to our Podcast and returns this week to talk more than just deer hunting. Mike's journey through habitat management has evolved in and of it...

A backcountry bear/mountain lion hunt turned into a life-or-death situation in the blink of an eye. The anticipation was high for Braden Funderburg as he and his dad set out into the Arizona wilderness; and it didn't take long for Braden to get on a big bear during the first hunt. Hunting behind dogs, they were led to a cave where the big bear had decided to make his stand. After putting 2 rounds...

Charles Beaty evaded capture for over 20 years, killing more world-class bucks in South Texas than most people will ever see in their lifetime. Now he joins us on our show as we hear about it all from the legend himself. Charles tells us what it was like living as an "outlaw" in the 1970's, 80's and 90's, including some stories he has NEVER SHARED until now! And these are not stories of "road hunt...

This week we are joined by Robson Pritchett; one of the founders of Hoot Camo! Hoot is a brand built by blue-collar outdoorsmen, with a mission to put affordable high quality gear in the hands of your everyday hunters! Robson shares with us the origin story behind the brand, and how they have worked to perfect a product and a pattern unlike any before. Inspired by one of the most camouflaged preda...

Every year is a learning opportunity, and season number 2 as an adult onset whitetail hunter was no exception for our friend Mike Behrens. Mike returns to the show to dive deep into his 2023 deer season with our show host, Sam. They talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of it all. Mike shares how his high exceptions were quickly put in check with a difficult mid-October kill, followed by weeks...

The 2023 hunting seasons held a lot of firsts for members of our team, and for our show host Sam Thrash. This episode brings us back to Texas deer camp where Sam sits down with his dad, Mark to bring their season to a close. They discuss the frustrations experienced this year on Texas Dirt, lessons learned from it, and how they look to improve upon such in year 4. We always have to end it with a b...

The Flatland Crew is back together for the 3rd and final installment in our Flatland Deer Country saga! In episodes 166 and 167 this same crew brought us two outstanding podcasts straight from Colorado deer camp, covering days 1 - 6 of an intense spot-and-stalk mule deer and whitetail hunt in the flat farmland of eastern Colorado. But at the time, a 7th and final day had yet to take place, and tha...

Bow Hunting is a game of discipline. It comes with highs and lows; good days and bad ones. It takes time, discipline and patience to be successful. Our own Production Director Nick Powell has been chipping away at his archery game for the past several seasons. He has experienced all those milestone moments at their respective points, but he never would have guessed what 2023 would bring. Nick shar...

Every year we are privileged to give back to one individual who has served our country through our annual Veteran Hunt; courtesy of our Hunt Host Waylan Langford. This year, our 2023 Veteran Hunt winner is Bridget Seybert. Accompanied by her husband Larry, producer and show host Sam and other camp members, we spent a weekend in Texas deer camp enjoying the great outdoors and chasing big bucks. We...

The Colorado Flatland Deer saga continues! Hot on the heels of our mule deer episode, the same crew brings us another podcast from Colorado. However the focus has now shifted, and so have the dynamics. With Sam tagged out, the mission is now to get Mike a whitetail with a bow before the upcoming rifle opener. But the whitetails are few and far between, and that's not the only challenge facing them...

We've all seen those hunts, whether online or on TV, where a hunter gets up close and personal with a wild animal in a spot and stalk situation. For some it is a dream to be able to do that for themselves one day; and that's exactly how it was for our Show Host Sam. This episode is recorded in Colorado Deer Camp with Tim, Mike and Sam after 3 days of hunting muleys in the flat farmland of eastern...

As ethical hunters, we should all pride ourselves in being proficient marksman who execute clean and quick shots on wild game. However anyone who has hunted for any significant amount of time is bound to have experienced the gut wrenching feeling of making a shot on an animal and never finding them. It is a reality of hunting which no one is proud of and no one likes to talk about, but it does hap...

Public land hunting hits different; and while more challenging at times, it can also be more rewarding. Most certainly when things come together on a shooter buck! For Fall Obsession Staffer Tanner Higgins, it all seemed to come together within seconds at first light, but then quickly turned for the worst when a blood trail never ended. This is a story that you cannot makeup; with one improbable e...

One deep dive on whitetail hunting is all it takes to realize there is so much more to it than sitting in a stand and waiting on the first brown thing to walk by. This week we take one of those whitetail deep dives in deer camp with show host Sam and his dad, Mark. A lot has changed in 3 years on their Texas whitetail property, and they have had to grow as hunters along with it. They talk about th...

What is it about hunting Texas that is so captivating? Why is having a deer lease with deer feeders highly sought after in the Lone Star State? These are the things Johnny Mack from Soul Seekers is now having to learn and understand for himself. Johnny, coming from the Pacific Northwest, has never hunted outside of the well-known "western style" of pursuit. A move to Texas a couple years ago has n...

A giant has fallen... Mike Tepe is back on the podcast with an early season tag notched on a Midwestern Stud! Mike is the host of our Midwest Mindset series on CarbonTV, and has poured a lot of time, work and money into managing his various whitetail habitats in the Midwest. All that hard work finally paid off on October 8th, 2023! Mike shares with us the story; a cat-and-mouse journey of his purs...

Everything is bigger in Texas, right? This week we're joined by our friend and Fall Obsession Staff Member Chad Jones from The Lone Star State! Chad is no stranger to big bucks, and his trophy wall reflects that (check out the podcast video!) Sam and Chad sit down for a detailed conversation over whitetail behavior and habits, hunting strategies and tactics, and what it truly takes to fill your ta...

First Responders and Military Personnel hold a heavy place in our hearts and minds; and 9/11 is certainly no exception. In this episode two of our very own first responders, Sam and Nick, sit down to reflect on one of the most tragic days in American history. They discuss the gravity of that event and the lasting effects we can still see in the first responder community over two decades later. Sam...

The new bows are in, and our Fall Obsession crew has been flinging arrows in preparation for deer season 2023! In this episode Sam and Todd sit down to talk archery, starting off with their new Elite Omnia's! From the second they came out of the box, these bows were poised for accuracy and deadliness. In this discussion, we talk the pros and cons of the new bows, today's technology in the archery...

Whitetail Season is right around the corner, and no better person to catch up with than our very own Staffer Michael Tepe! Michael manages multiple whitetail properties in Michigan and Indiana, and is the host of our "Midwest Mindset" show on CarbonTV. Michael and Sam talk habitat management in this episode; covering a multitude of topics from summer food plots, setups, property improvement, white...

We're back for another deep archery conversation between guest Mike Behrens and show host Sam! This time, the conversation stems from a simple question; how far can you shoot your bow? Inspired by a third-party article in which the author stated they would never take a shot from more than 30 yards on a live animal, Sam and Mike dive in to discuss the topic; bringing to light many variables that sh...

Sam is joined by Outdoors Dan from The Outdoor Call Radio Show & Respect the Game TV! Dan has been in the hunting and outdoor industry for many years, and has certainly seen first hand how things have evolved over time. Despite an ever changing industry, two things have remained consistent; Dan's love for hunting and radio. Dan talks about his roots in radio and how it didn't take long to merge hi...

"You never know what spark is going to ignite a soul!" Our guest this week is Johnny Mack from Soul Seekers! Johnny has hit the ground running the past few years with his new and growing outdoor brand and a simple mission; Mentorship is Conservation. Johnny shares with us his passionate and unique journey, going from someone who had never hunted to an obsessed Washington Backcountry hunter, and no...