Legends of the Black and Tan Coonhound

As I was sitting at the Joe Smith Memorial Hunt and Show, I thought of our next podcast. Jeff Brown, Jordan Brown, Charlie, and Katelyn McPherson have been putting thousands of miles on their trucks in the last several years campaigning their dogs in the nite hunts. Cousin Charlie and Double Deuce are no strangers to winning, and it seems logical to highlight the owners and their dogs. Hope y'all...

Hello friends, sorry it has been a spell since we have had a podcast but better a little late than never and boy howdy do we have a treat for y'all. Bruce Gilliam and Elbert Short dive into the beginnings of the Dark Hollow Strain with some way back information that few have ever heard. I had a blast visiting with them and I hope y'all enjoy as well. To become a member of the Black and Tan Associa...

Fellow Houndsmen, Listen in as we talk with Kenneth "Chooch" Laroux on his and Goldie's big win at this year's Black and Tan Days. We go through the Sabine River, the Tennessee River, and the Toledo Bend to see how Chooch ended up with the Queen of Hunt on the other end of his chain. God Bless and Go Black.

Folks, we have one of the best to ever slip on a pair of boots recorded today with Jeff Nelson. A man who is responsible for our only 2 UKC World Coonhound Nite Champions. Listen in as we start at the origins and finish at the present with one of the breeds best dogmen. God Bless and Go Black.

Ole Blaise is a wealth of knowledge and information. Sit back and relax as we dive into the Kansas Black and Tans with Blaise. From Jewell and Junior to Top Notch we try to cover them all. God Bless and Go Black.

Sorry folks, been super busy but we got the National Grand Nite Champion Black and Tan 2024 Ed Hillenbrand and Black River Tex. Listen and Enjoy. If you enjoy the podcast, considering becoming a member of the American Black and Tan Association. God Bless and Go Black

We are swinging into the Carolinas to interview Bo Stafford on his big win at Black and Tan Days this year with GrNiteCh. Tree Singn Screaming Stitch. Tune in as we find out a little more about Stitch and Bo. God Bless and Go Black.

Listen in as Flop takes us under the hood of the origins of the Kentucky River line and how Nitro won the 2024 King of Hunt at Black and Tan Days. Jimmy also gives us some background on how he and Flop got partnered up on Black Dogs. Thanks for listening and if you are not, please consider becoming a member of the American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. God Bless and Go Black.

Could not be more proud of how this episode turned out. Join in as Lawton and Ron Cooper dive into the origins of the Robinson line and the expectations of the dogs that followed. This one is dear to my heart as it has two of my favorite people discussing the dogs that originated part of the bloodlines that Corey and I continue to hunt today. Thanks for listening. Happy Easter, God Bless and Go Bl...

Heading up North to Iowa on this one. Donnie Egli has hunted Black and Tans for over 60 years. Donnie has bred and promoted some of the best our breed has to offer. Listen in as we cover a wide range of topics in this one. And as always, God Bless and Go Black. 

Welcome back friends, today we have a Lifetime Member who will share stories of the past legends with a Bear Creek dog scattered in at the end. If you find this information of some interest and are not already a member of the association. please sign up to become one. ABTCHA.net God Bless and Go Black

Listen in as we wrap up a terrific podcast interview with the 4-time top 20 winner, Randy Scaggs. In this episode, we bring in the males of the program into the light and talk about the bloodlines that live on today through what Randy accomplished. 

An exciting episode is in store as we visit with another legend of the breed, Randy Scaggs. We cover Randy's early days as well as his time in the 1980s when he placed in the top 20 of the UKC World Hunt 4 consecutive years in a row, a feat that by my account has not been done since.

As stated in the intro, Hall of Famer, Carl D Minehart passed away on January 9, 2024. He will be sorely missed. This is the conclusion of my short talk with Flippo and Cat as we discussed more in-depth the dogs they have worked, trained, and campaigned.

Flying solo for this 2-part interview with Jerry Flippo and Steve FatCat Holloway as we dig into 2 of the most prominent lines of Black and Tans being hunted today. I hope y'all enjoy the podcast with me and two of my closest friends talk black dogs. God Bless and Go Black! 

We are wrapping up the last segment with Wendell, starting with the dream cast of coondogs and ending with the unknown songbird. We appreciate everyone listening, if you have not already, consider becoming a member of the ABTCHA. God Bless and Go Black.

Part 2 with Wendell starts with the purchase of Gentlemen Jim and ends with the birth of Ragin Black Hoss; there is history that abounds in this episode. Part 3 will be released the week between Christmas and New Years. Merry Christmas, God Bless, and Go Black.

Part 1 of a 3-part podcast conversation with my friend and mentor Wendell "Inky" Perry. We discuss all things Black and Tan with Episode 1 ending in the purchase of Gentlemen Jim. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 which will drop in the coming days. Go Black.  

Introduction to the podcast world of our new project; Legends of the Black and Tan Podcast. Brief introduction of Chad and Ray and how we became involved in the Black and Tan Breed. Also explained a little about the goals of the podcast and who is our first legend to be interviewed. Finally, a brief rundown of recent winners in some of the big hunts and shows throughout the country.