Fall Obsession Podcast

Deer management can be a daunting task, and when you start from square one, even more so. Sam is back this week with his dad, Mark, podcasting live from deer camp. The two are once again on the Texas Dirt property, and dive in to talk management strategies and tactics for year number two. They discuss specifics regarding the upgrades made from year one to year two, how the summer drought affected...

They say it is unparalleled in fit and function for women; and Ditale Outdoors is making waves in the hunting gear industry for the huntress! Ditale Co-Founder Raylene Proto joins us for this week's podcast to talk about the innovative brand, and the driving forces behind it. Raylene shares the purpose of Ditale in providing women with a first of its kind in hunting apparel, gear, and base layers....

Deer season is in full swing, and our crew is making podcasts happen on the road! Join Sam and Nick this week as they bring us a real-time update on their early seasons; Sam talking about taking a doe and "Hogzilla", and Nick sharing the return of his monster buck from last year named "Tank". The two talk a little hog hunting and early season Texas tactics, and wrap it up discussing Nick's new arr...

If you've hunted for any length of time, you've surely had to deal with unfriendly hunters, unhappy landowners, or uncooperative individuals in the outdoors. Inspired by one of these unfortunate circumstances, Staffer Michael Tepe sits down for a conversation with good friend and long-time hunter Chad Marner. These two dive in and talk about hunter ethics, being a courteous landowner, etiquette wh...

This week, we are joined by outdoors woman and Carbon TV President Julie McQueen! Julie is one of the well respected females of the outdoor industry, and has worked from the ground up starting as a camerawoman and producer to being a show host and outdoor influencer. Julie and Sam talk about her career and her roots, where hunting began for her, her journey with Carbon TV, being a licensed pilot,...

They're back! Derek and Lacey from Ridge Rock Hunt Company are back on the podcast, and they have some stories to tell! Derek shares the details from his recent alligator hunt, where he hooked what we consider a literal dinosaur! Derek didn't stop there, and gave us a reason to tell you to check out the podcast video too; because he pulled the head out of the freezer and showed us exactly how big...

He’s just a deer hunter from Indiana who’s pretty good at singing country music; and last year he tagged the largest typical whitetail ever killed in the United States! Dustin Huff joins us this week to share the story of his record book buck! It was just a 55 degree morning on this low fence hog farm in Indiana when the buck he calls “Moose” made his first appearance. He knew he was big, but Dust...

We've covered equipment, budgets, videography and self filming techniques, but what about the final step? What about taking it to the editing room? The two guys who head up our Fall Obsession production team and spend the most time in our own editing room, Sam and Nick, sit down and take a look inside our own productions. They discuss software and hardware for editing your videos, and then dive in...

We're joined this week by special guest, Lexi Porter! Drew sits down with this mid-western bow huntress who has been fortunate to draw a North Dakota Mule Deer Archery Tag for the 2022 season! This is a new, exciting and challenging experience for Lexi, and she shares with Drew some of her thoughts pre-hunt, and what has gone in to preparing for this experience. Lexi also talks about hunting in he...

Sam is back on the air this week with Outdoors Dan from The Outdoor Call Radio Show! Dan invited Sam on his live show once again prior to start of fall hunting season to catch up and talk a little hunting. They discuss hunting in Texas, some pre-season prep, ground blind hunting versus tree stands, tree stand safety systems, Fall Obsession's Staff Programs, and more! These two cover a lot in a sho...

Filming your hunt; the ultimate challenge and one that everyone wants and/or tries to do these days. What kind of gear is out there for those blue collar men and women who want to take their video experience to the next level? What kind of budget should you realistically have? These are all questions we cover and discuss in this week's podcast! Fall Obsession Field Staffer Michael Tepe is a down-t...

Dreams do come true! Not always the way you expect, but you should never let an opportunity pass you by! Like others, Fall Obsession Production Director Nick Powell has always dreamed of hunting Axis Deer. Yet despite living in Texas, that dream had yet to come true. Nick was connected through a local North Texas Group called Therapeutic Recreation Group (TRG); who is made up of individuals dedica...

We've all been there, tracking an animal over long distances with a gut-wrenching feeling that you may never find it. That is the situation Fall Obsession VP Drew Tvrdik was in last year; which opened the door for him to meet this week's guest, Naz Gren. Naz is a part of the Minnesota Tracking Dogs group, and has helped countless hunters recover their otherwise lost or unknown animals. Naz and Dre...

The coveted Texas Axis Deer; a bucket list hunt for many, including our Fall Obsession Vice President Drew Tvrdik. Drew waited a long time to have the opportunity to go down to Joshua Creek Ranch and chase these spotted giants, and his first trip did not disappoint. Drew and Sam unpack Drew's hunt and some tactics associated with hunting axis deer. They also discuss blood trailing and tracking dee...

We're back in person for this episode with our Staff Coordinator, Todd Sellon! Todd joins us this week to talk about his experience as our Mid-Western Regional Staff Coordinator, and begins by sharing how Fall Obsession has brought a group of a dozen outdoors men and women in the Mid-West together, even when they're States apart. They discuss the maturing of our Staff Programs and how others can b...

His dream has always been to hunt in Texas. Hogs, deer, turkey... it didn't matter just as long as it was Texas. For Fall Obsession Staff Coordinator Todd Sellon, that dream came true! Todd flew down to Texas; originally to record podcasts with Sam and produce some content in-person, but Sam couldn't let him come to Texas without including a hunting trip. Todd and Sam discuss and share the story o...

Working a full-time job and trying to hunt as much as possible is challenging enough, but imagine being a teacher, a coach, a wife, a mom, AND a passionate huntress all at once! That's exactly what sums up the life of Field Staffer Heather Sellon. Wife of one of our own Staff Coordinators, Heather joins us to represent all of the moms out there who want nothing more than to enjoy the great outdoor...

The days of pre-season summer prep are upon us, and our Staff continues to manage whitetail habitats in numerous environments across North America. Sam and Drew jump back on the podcast this week to catch up, and talk some whitetail management strategies. Drew covers some comparisons and changes from his Minnesota farm; comparing this year to last year, and discussing plans for the 2022 season. Sa...

Fall Obsession Podcast Host Sam Thrash normally does the interviewing on our show, but this week finds himself on the other end of the conversation! Outdoors Dan from The Outdoor Call Radio Show recently welcomed Fall Obsession Podcast to his streaming network, and brought Sam on as a guest for his live radio show! Sam spends some time on the air with Dan talking about the Fall Obsession Brand, ou...

Think of your dream hunt. A crazy adventure; one that could be a once in a lifetime experience for you. There's a good chance this week's guest, Lee Duet has been on it. Lee is a Mississippi resident, a full-time waterfowl taxidermist, and has a strong passion for pursuing intense Western hunting adventures. Lee not only shares with us his experiences as a bow-only hunter, but also his dedication...

In honor of Father's Day weekend, Sam takes a few moments to sit down with his Dad and talk hunting. Sam talks about his inspiration for this brief conversation with his dad, and the two dive into some old hunting stories and memories; including Sam's legendary "SST Stand" where he killed his first deer and many more! This is a brief conversation, but carries a lot of weight as these two hit the s...

How far will you go to face the next challenge? Big game bow huntress Sara Gamache has traveled internationally to experience new levels of hunting adventures, and has no intentions of stopping anytime soon! Sara joins us for this week's podcast to share with us her journey as a bow huntress and outdoorswomen. We discuss bow hunting, her expansion into traditional archery, and her significant hunt...

We all remember our first hunt, our first deer, memorable hunting trips with significant mentors and friends; but how often do we actually stop and relive it? A step back in time is what our podcast hosts, Sam and Nick, take in this episode. Both take us back to some of their earliest childhood outdoor memories, followed by some of those significant and memorable experiences they've each had over...

The life of a teacher is crazy, especially at the end of the school year, but that did not stop Kim Sullivan from getting in the woods and chasing some spring thunder! Kim returns to the podcast to recap her 2022 turkey season. Hit with many challenges such as busy schedules, uncooperative birds, weather and more, she finally found a small window of time literally in between thunder storms to bag...

We all have our dream hunts, and Fall Obsession Staffer Tyler Wolf just crossed one off his list! Tyler joins us this week to recap his very first successful black bear hunt, which took him to the one and only Alberta Canada. Tyler tells us about how this opportunity came along, what was involved to plan for the hunt, expectations going into it, and more! Tyler also shares some of what is consider...