Living The Dream Outdoors

Ken McBroom, the Rambling Angler, joins Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper for a lively discussion about the wonderful world of fishing. McBroom spent many years as a helicopter mechanic in the wilds of Alaska. Today he is settled in Kentucky where he steadily pursues big crappie and red-ear sunfish on beautiful Kentucky Lake. McBroom discusses his Rambling Angler Magazine, lures h...

Writers, pro crappie fishermen, and vendors from 14 states gathered at Lake of the Ozarks at Lake Breeze Resort for the #2024LOZFishCamp hosted by Big Mike Jones, of Mississippi, and Brad Wiegeman, of Arkansas. The Catch, Cook and Clean agenda featured fishing contests, fish cleaning contests, cooking contests, and jig tying contests. It was a 3-day event that paired outdoor writers and podcasters...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he discusses crappie fishing Lake of the Ozarks switch tournament angler Frank Haidesuk of Kansas. A retired Air Force Veteran, he has made a name for himself in the crappie fishing world. Dedicated to the sport, /Frank has introduced many adults and youth to fishing. Frank has accumulated an impressive list of tournament wins.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and Dave Parrott of DandF Marine Salvage and Service. Bill and Dave take an in depth look at the marine business, the ins and outs of starting a  marine business in the Ozarks, and the unique opportunities doing so allows one to both serve rural communities and get to know those who are closest to the land and the rivers in this unique region...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Mike Unruh, the National Vice President of Fallen Outdoors. Bill and Mike venture into an in-depth discussion about the programs and services offered by Fallen Outdoor Chapters across the United States. Dedicated volunteers help veterans return to the outdoors to reconnect with themselves and their fellow man after having served their cou...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman and special guest Darrell Hindman. The trio of outdoorsmen discuss Bill’s induction into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, the super bowl of outdoor accomplishments and recognition. Too, the guys explore some of the incredible properties that Living the Dream Outdoors Properties currently have for sale. Yo...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and the crew at Scenic Rivers Taxidermy in Salem, Missouri. Owner Larry Baron, and previous owner Heith Buie sit down for a spell and talk about the history of Scenic Rivers Taxidermy, the ups and downs of the taxidermy business and the thrills of the job. Most importantly, these highly skilled taxidermists give some up-to-date tips about how...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and longtime friend and outdoor writer Kenny Kieser, who is an inductee of the Missouri Waterfowlers Hall of Fame, the National Freshwater Fi\shing Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Kieser relates how he got into outdoor writing and shares stories about some of the fabulous people he met along the way. Cooper and Kieser laugh...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he joins Indiana outdoor writer Tom Berg on Table Rock Lake with guide Mike Webb. Mike puts the guys on some dandy largemouth and smallmouth bass on Table Rock Lake. Bill and Tom toured around the Branson area lakes catching trout on Taneycomo, giant crappie on Bull Shoals, and rough fish back on Table Rock with Stained Water Bowfishing Cp...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he interviews participants at the Michael Hayes Memorial Outdoor Writers Camp held recently at Blue Bank Resort on beautiful Reelfoot Lake in western Tennessee. In the first segment Cooper interviews Monte Knight of Stumpgel, an innovative new scent gel that lasts and lasts. Fishermen will be pleased to pick up this new jel technology that...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and On the Hook TV host Jermey Mattingly on the boat while fishing for giant bluegill on beautiful Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. They discuss bluegill fishing on Reelfoot while disclosing lots of tips and tactics, Too, Jeremy tells how he got started in the TV business and shares his success story. Be sure to follow Jeremy and On the Hook TV on...

Join Living  the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guests Wes and Kendra Swee, the managers of the James Foundation and Maramec Spring Park, near St. James, Missouri in the Ozarks. The Swees describe the first ever Fishy Folk Festival, which is an outdoor music festival centered on folk and Americana music. Sixteen bands from around the area performed on three different stages. T...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and guests Jo Schaper and Gene Vale, a talented husband-wife team who are long time experts in geology, astronomy, biology, outdoor writing and natural and cultural history interpretation. They delve into the science of recent eclipses as well as the state of bat survival in the Show-me State. This is an entertaining and informative program f...

Join Living the dream Outdoor Podcast host Bill Cooper as he is joined by a trio of outdoor celebrities including: Garry Mason, owner and director of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, Tommy Garner, of Outdoors Live Radio in Hardy, Arkansas and trout fishing guru Donnie Conway. The guys discuss being involved in outdoor media, the Legends of the Outdoors and the importance of being...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and guest Hayden Heeb of Expedition trailers out of Cherryville, Missouri. Like many outdoors products companies, Hayden had a dream about starting his own camping  trailer manufacturing business. He began as the founder of Backroads Overland Co. and eventually joined forces with Expedition Trailers. Specializing in heavy duty, off-road custo...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and guest co-host Tom Berg, an outdoor writer from Indiana, as they visit with Phil Lilley, owner of the famous Lilleys’ Landing on Taneycomo Lake in Branson, Missouri. Phil tells the amazing story about how faith, family and a lot of hard work brought his and his wife’s dreams come true. Phil and Marsha have been an inspiration to thousands...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Cpt. Josh Issacs as they talk about the underrated crappie fishing on Bull Shoals Lake. Along with outdoor writer Tom Berg, from Indiana, they caught a bunch of big crappie in the 15-16-inch range. On the second segment of the show, Cooper talks with Cpt. Bryan Wilson about the his paddlefish snagging season, as well as his expectations f...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman as they delve into one of their favorite springtime outdoor activities, hunting the elusive wild turkey gobbler. They discuss their favorite hunting tactics, equipment and laugh it up as they tell some of their all time favorite turkey hunting adventures. Too, they announce the Critter Cook-Off and Hunter spotlights three...

Bear hunting and turkey hunting are two exciting ways to spend some time out in the woods. Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he interviews David McDaniel, of Bear Hunting Magazine, which comes out of Arkansas. In the second segment co-host Hunter Hindman joins Cooper for a fun time exchanging some old turkey hunting tales. It’s a great show that you will not want to miss. 

In segment 1 Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Darrell Hindman sit down with Chris Taylor of Taylor Made Knives and John Matuso of Case Knives. It’s a sharp discussion as the guys discuss Americans' love affair with knives. This  episode will leave you wanting a new knife. In segment 2, Bill Cooper talks with Pat Ybarra and Jake Kyle about the upcoming Critter Cook-Off May 18...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Hosts Bill Cooper and Darrell Hundman at the Black Bear Bonanza in Bentonville. Ark. In the first segment of the show they interview Hunter Wallace, owner of Ingwe (means Leopard) Stands. Bow hunters will love the  Ingwe hang-on tree-stands. Made of aluminum, it weighs a mere 5lbs. It’s great for those long hikes to hunting areas and is a real game changer. I...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Cheyne Matzenbacher of the National Deer Association as they delve into a wide variety of topics about deer and deer management, as well as events across the country sponsored by the National Deer Association and their partners. Everyone loves deer, whether they hunt them, or simply love seeing these majestic animals on the landscape. Don...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host  Bill Cooper and Land Agents Ryan Harris and Brice Johnson from Rogers, Arkansas. This Living the Dream Outdoor Properties trio are attending the Black Bear Bonanza in Bentonville, Arkansas. Ryan and Brice bring us up to date information about the history and purpose of the BBB, as well as information about the state of the land markets in northwest Arka...

Listen in as Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper sits down with 14-year-old Gunner Decker from Juneau, Alaska as he describes his family business Glacier Outfitters. Gunner and his family offer guided hunts for black bear, brown bear, mountain goats and black-tailed deer in the rugged and beautiful country of southeast Alaska. Alaska Guides offers spring, fall and winter hunts. Base...

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Lake Taneycomo fishing guide Cody Spetz as they talk about fishing together on Taneycomo during a heavy snow storm. They caught lots of chunky rainbow trout under almost white out conditions. Too, they will talk about fishing Taneycomo under a variety of conditions and times of year. This is a fun and action packed program. Cody Spetz Fis...