Houndsman XP Podcast

Release Date: 04-03-23 Recorded LIVE from Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trials; these are The Dog Men. Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, travels to the Pelican State, The Bayou Country, The Creole State, Sportsman’s Paradise, the one and only State of Louisiana to record this episode with two bona fide dog men. In seat number one we have the elusive, yet intellectual and philosophical Ed Barnes. Ed is the p...

Release Date: 5-5-23 All Mixed Up is not done wrestling monster boar hogs! Chad and Seth head to the land down under to have a chat with Mr. Ned Makim about his style of Aussie pig hunting in the Outback. Ned has written a book about training pig dogs and runs a school for hog hunters of all experience levels to enhance their abilities and maximize their success in hunting this most formidable of...

Release Date: 04-10-23 There has never been a bigger impact for Houndsmen than the WOLF. Houndsmen have had their futures and breeding programs altered, changed the way they hunt, changed areas they hunt, even moved their families to new areas of the country hundreds of miles away all because of the wolf.  The Foundation For Wildlife Management (f4wm) is a group that is taking on the weaponized, p...

Release Date: 06-12-23   The relationship between Houndsmen and trappers is unique in a way that makes us very closely related. We have a deep respect and understanding of the same wildlife species, we share certain romantic view of our lifestyles and we share the hatred from the animal rights fanatics that want to shut us down. On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, host, Chris Powell, talk...

Release Date: 07-14-23 Host Bryce Matthews, is joined by Dr. Bronk McDaniel on Deep and Lonely. Bryce and Bronk talk about everything you need to know from raising a new puppy to playing with the big dogs at the elite level of competition coonhunting. Not only is Bronk a veterinarian, but he is also one of the top players in today’s major money earning events. Hear about how Bronk, his dog Jed, an...

Clay Newcomb and Brent Reaves shouldn’t need any introduction. But, in case you’ve been living under a rock Clay and Brent host two wildly popular podcasts called Bear Grease and This Country Life. Clay and Brent are good friends and good folks and we get to have fun recording this episode from the MeatEater South Bear Grease Global Headquarters in Arkansas. Why doesn’t everyone coonhunt? How did...

Think about your favorite dog of all time. It's a simple question and it evokes so much from our soul. Hits the road he runs around with his mic and asks this very question to everyone he encounters. In the podcast All Mixed Up, Seth aired this first installment with great reviews, so back by popular demand here comes another installment of “Your Favorite Dog of All Time” featuring some great frie...

Can you imagine winning over $1 million dollars as a professional coonhunter? Imagine everything that would change in the time span that it took you to win that kind of prize money. Join your host, Bryce Matthews, as he sits down with one of the most iconic names in modern coonhuting, Jeff Ricklefs. Bryce and Jeff discuss the differences from when he first started competition hunting to how things...

Everybody has nosey neighbors. Everybody has delivery drivers coming in their driveway. Tethering laws are constantly being introduced nationwide from the local level to the federal level. Are you prepared to defend the practice of tethering your dogs at home? In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Chad break down the benefits of tying hounds as a preferred housing system.  Listener...

From the Vault! Training hounds, and summer time hunting present a risk for severe and damaging injuries to our dogs. Heat Stroke, snake bites and bee stings are always on our minds. Hunting veterinarian Garrett Bailey breaks down the things we need to know about hunting in hot weather. Sprinkled in are several laughs and the favorite hunt of last year. You will want to take notes for this one. So...

Have you heard of the organization CDC? Of course you have. They turned our world upside down in 2021 with their over reaction to Chinese Virus.  Well, they are at it again and this time it effects our hunting dogs. Todd Adkins, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Sportsmen’s Alliance is here to talk about a new regulation that will impact the importation of dogs into the U.S. He will also lay...

Elite Nutrition is the hottest product line on the market for dog and equine care. Products that are seeing results that totally eliminate tick borne disease, unbelievable wound care and for gut health. Chris travels to the Elite Nutrition Training and Therapy Center in Shipshewana, Indiana to get the whole product breakdown and how to use it. The Therapy Center boasts state of the art equipment a...

Sit down with Chris, one on one. No guests, no distractions, just plain talk about Scent and how your hound uses its nose.  Chris covers the importance and the urgency to get involved in your local, state and national hound organizations before he dives into an in depth talk about the very basics of your hounds nose. Chris talks about scent, what it really is and how your hound uses its nose to tr...

Ed Bates entered his first competition coonhunt in 1953. He has won two world championship, has numerous dogs that have earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, won national championships and has owned the. Most iconic dogs in the history of coonhounds and the English Coonhound breed.  Scott has won one World Championship, competed at every level and has walked among the giants his entire life. Sco...

Van Johnson, author of The Houndsman, professional outfitter, wildlife control specialist, breeder, and Houndsman joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast with the one and only Shorty Gorham cohosting. Van agreed to record an episode with Shorty and Chris at the Horses, Hounds & Mule sale in Farmington, New Mexico. This is an opportunity to sit in on a conversation with one of our c...

Jim Ridge defines Xtreme Performance in coonhound breeding and he and his team have backed it up with consistent appearances in the winner’s circle, historical reproducers lists and the Hall of Fame.  Jim and Chris have been friends for decades. Listeners will enjoy this historical review and updates to the present day of Briar Creek English coonhounds. Jim gives listeners insights into breeding a...

We left you hanging but, the wait is over! Chris and Shorty catch up and talk about how to care for your hound and other hunting critters on a budget. The economy is in the tank, gas prices outrageous and dog food is expensive. Shorty runs through a list of antibiotics, the types their uses and where to get them. Chris and Shorty have been caring for hounds for decades and have found sources for a...

Shorty and Chris dive deep into caring for your hounds. Admittedly, neither are veterinarians, however, they have decades of experience with hounds, livestock and administering meds and preventative treatment to animals. In this episode Chris and Shorty will discuss numerous products that will be helpful for the Houndsman to prevent and eradicate parasites from hounds and kennel space.  ►Get Your...

Before the canine line hit the scene; Elite Nutrition was fueling performance horses. Sulky, everyday workers and weekend warriors Elite Nutrition has kept horses under people that need their mounts and work horses. Adam Yoder and Chip Kohser join Chris for this in depth look at their product line. If you make your living with a horse or mule, this podcast is a must listen. ►Get Your Houndsman XP...

Hershel House, legendary craftsman, built traditional flintlock rifles using the old methods and raw materials. There has never been a more well known builder or one who has accumulated such a large group of acolytes. When Chris heard that Mark Dufresne was attending a rifle building school in Woodbury, KY, he loaded up and drove to one of his most favorite places east of the Mississippi. There we...

Justin Angelovich and Kody Lostroh join Chris for this preview of the upcoming UHC Banquet June 29th in Gunnison, CO. There is no better time to show your support by attending the banquet, making a donation, bidding on auction items and supporting fellow hound hunters. ​​​ www.unitedhoundsmenofco.com www.houndsmanxp.com ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www. HoundsmanXP.com ►Becom...

Only a month away! The third annual Horses, Hounds and Mules Sale is rapidly growing to Rendezvous Status! Trey and Wade join Chris for this preview of the 2024 sale. New Venue Schedule of Events New Format New Consignment Criteria More Fun ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www. HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Pat...

If we are to rise above the chatter, tell our own story and know how to defend our way of life we have to be intentional and intellectual. TL Jones has blessed the hound hunting community for years with his short yet precise speculative writings that make us think and reflect on ourselves and upon that which we love; hunting with hounds. TL Jones is at least a fourth generation bear hunter from th...

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains bear hunting has been a family heritage and way of life for men. Among those men some are celebrated there are more that are just not names recognizable to anyone outside of the local region. They didn’t seek fame for their hunting prowess. They existed before Instagram and Facebook. They lived their lives according to a code that dictated how they conduct...

Chris tells all in this special episode about life as a Game Warden. Seth drills Chris on what it was like to work as a game warden for 28 years; how he made decisions, how situations dictated outcome, dealing with houndsmen and the public. Chris dives into what really goes on in the world of a game warden. He explains why game wardens may not leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. ►Get Your Hou...