Film The Hunt

Tom has a great conversation with good friend and fellow show host Willi Schmidt of Pure Hunting and a student of Film The Hunt Jon Raber. From the extreme roller coaster of a hunt as well as Jon's insight from his first trip with Tom and the crew, this episode offers a lot to any listener. Get the details on the troubles they faced with weather, gear and one hung up gobbler after the next. Al...

Direct from one of our largest classes ever which was a huge success and the students have so much to say. If you are on the fence about attending, there is no better podcast for you to listen to. These students have been pulled into the podcast (at their own discretion of course LOL) and asked questions they weren't prepared for. 100% real, 100% honest and on the spot answers to much of the s...

Tom has an early morning conversation over a hot cup of coffee with whitetail legend Adam Hays III. This is the start of many conversations coming up with Adam as he and Tom have so much in common and so much to talk about. This one, will kick off with an introduction of Adam if you don't already know him as he and Tom talk about the early days and what got Adam into the hunting industry to st...

You're already intrigued, I know it LOL. And you will be even more when you listen to this one. Tom has a great conversation with a new friend and they introduce a new product to the hunting market. Bryan Yoder, a hunter, young entrepreneur, and an all around great guy has come up with a product to help your trail cameras disappear. And in turn, capturing more mature bucks and helping to reduc...

Tom and Jorden finally get a chance to sit down and tell the story of how the 2025 Colorado Elk season ended for them. We left you hanging before, but now Jorden dives deep into how it all came together for him on a solo mission at the buzzer. And Tom goes into how having the kill shot on film can in some cases be very insignificant to the story and the entertainment value of your time spent watch...

Our 100th podcast release and it couldn't be a better topic launching at a more opportune time, the holidays. You don't have to film hunts to enjoy this one, in fact you don't even have to be a hunter. Your host, Tom Petry visits with 4 different groups of people to share very special stories from this hunting season. Stories of good people/hunters doing selfless, good things for other...

Tom mixes up a refreshing bevy as he sits down with Blake VanTussenbrook from Badlands to chat about Ohio deer camp and some new and exciting gear coming down the pipe for Badlands. Ohio deer camp has become very special for this crew over the years and this conversation goes deep into the who, why and where of it all. Plus, this one ends with a great deer story and a BBD for Blake with Tom behind...

Tom sits at the table in Montana elk camp near a crackling fire in the woodstove and under a propane lantern as they discuss everything elk. From chatting with newby cameraman and Film The Hunt student about his struggles and WOW moments to reliving the moment we will all leave remembering with the entire crew. This conversation with Tom, Jorden Susewitz, Chris Hayes, Mike Hilbert and Brayden Eppi...

Tom, Jorden Susewitz, Alex Kent and new student/intern Brayden Eppinette sit in a Montana Canvas wall tent and share the stories of their Colorado Elk hunt and big bull encounters. Brayden shares what the education value is of being in camp and on the mountain producing. Alex talks about his love of hunting and new found love of chasing elk and shooting hunting content. And Tom and Jorden share th...

One of the most special podcasts we've ever done as Tom visits with Jorden Susewitz and Jordan Larsen to reminisce about the last decade and how we all met through Film The Hunt. The conversation then goes on to our days spent together elk hunting and filming in Montana and then to present day to the Togiak River in Alaska. A 2 part story of a student that has so much heart and passion and a d...

One of the most special podcasts we've ever done as Tom visits with Jorden Susewitz and Jordan Larsen to reminisce about the last decade and how we all met through Film The Hunt. The conversation then goes on to our days spent together elk hunting and filming in Montana and then to present day to the Togiak River in Alaska. A 2 part story of a student that has so much heart and passion and a d...

This podcast comes straight from an event Tom has been doing for over a decade now. The Deerassic Classic held in Cambridge OH is an insane combination of an outdoor trade show with amazing vendors, over 2 million dollars in giveaways and home to the largest 1 day 50/50 raffle in the US. Oh, and did I mention there is a concert every night with some of Country's biggest artists?! Tom sits down...

Tom, Jorden & Chris meet with random students throughout the class to get their immediate responses to the time they are having and what they are learning. The perfect testimonial as these students are put on the spot and asked questions they weren't prepared for.  If you're on the fence about taking one of our on-site classes. This is the podcast for you! To learn more about our on-si...

Tom talks about the next episode of "The Graduates", Alaska gear prep, rain protection, the upcoming editing class and how learning to edit professionally could make the difference in turning this into a real money making career!  So much info in under 30 minutes! For more information or to sign up for the ALL NEW ONLINE CLASS, click here https://www.skool.com/film-the-hunt-2515/about Fo...

If you want Tom's real, raw, and heartfelt reaction from this past Field Production Class...HERE IT IS! Whether you attended or NOT...listen closely! For more information or to sign up for the ALL NEW ONLINE CLASS, click here https://www.skool.com/film-the-hunt-2515/about For information or to sign up for 2025 On-Site courses, Click Here https://www.filmthehunt.com/courses/on-site-courses FILM...

It's that time of year again...the "Film The Hunt" classes are in session and this one is from our 2025 Beginner Field Production Course. Tom and his crew sit down with students to get on the spot feedback and to answer your question of "is this class is worth it". If you've ever wondered yourself or in fact think it's not for you, you may want to listen to this 4 part podcast all the way through....

Tom travels to Virginia and is welcomed into the home and farm of former student and friend Josh Sprouse. While spending a couple days turkey hunting, Tom decides to pick Josh's brain over a podcast to benefit you, the listener. Josh has completed all of the classes that Film The Hunt has to offer and has found himself traveling across the country, filming and producing in some amazing places....

Tom and former student Chris Hayes sit down to talk about other ways to make $ once you truly learn how to use your camera. Tom emphasizes and Chris solidifies how local business can fill in and around producing hunting content and in some cases turn into a full time revenue generator. Also, Tom announces an all-new show he is releasing and how one of the first episodes will be filmed this month c...

This podcast is coming to you straight from our all new combo class which took place this March. We ran 2 classes at the same time and it was a huge success. One, was the 2 Day Beginner Cameraman Class and the other was the students who have reached their 5th and final, the Pro Producer Class. What a great mix of both ends of the spectrum when it came to camaraderie, campfire chat and so much more...

Tom delivers some special announcements, clears the air on some random questions about Film The Hunt and offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a small, 2 day in person class at the end of March. If you've EVER thought about attending, you may want to listen to this opportunity.  For more information or to sign up for the ALL NEW ONLINE CLASS, click here https://www.skool.com/film-the-hun...

Tom records a conversation with a couple of friends/former students of Film The Hunt just after finishing up from a new event they are calling Doe Fiasco. An additional way to learn and a helluva way to do it as we put teams straight into the hunt. Hunting late season for does/hogs and then bringing them back for critique, questions and a ton of fun reviewing footage. All while competing for cash...

Tom and his camera dude Chris Hayes, sit down to go over some of the gear that is a MUST HAVE in the old tool belt as well as some of the latest audio that has changed Tom's thoughts on wireless. Then they dive into the art of creating a storyboard from a storyline or an idea. Lastly closing things up by recapping the huge success of some of the recent students that joined the "Graduates" program...

Tom starts his day by getting both himself and hopefully you, excited about a FREE webinar that he and his team are putting together for December 15th 2024 (Details below). Listen to this short podcast that will not only fill you in on the details of what this FREE event will consist of. But also, Tom will shoot you straight on what is arguably the most asked question when it comes to the Film The...

Tom sits down for a heart to heart conversation with Mike Stone. A former student, entrepreneur, and someone that’s become a helluva good friend of Toms. Find out what Tom considers the “added benefits” of the Film The Hunt schools, and how they are arguably the most important. From stories of the classes themselves to how they have led to many friendships, hunting trips and business opportunities...

Tom sits down for a conversation that hits on so many different topics. We get feedback from new producer and current student of Film The Hunt, Blake Mallory who is here interning with Become 1 during this week of hinting rutting whitetails. Sam Sarbacher, camera operator for Into High Country, talks about how he prepares differently for filming whitetails in the midwest from the big game western...