One Hell Of A Life Outdoor Podcast

We sit down with Jeremy Pannell, a Georgia hunter who teaches himself the outdoors the old-school way and goes all-in when a season opens. We trade stories about duck hunting in tough places, staying mentally present in the woods, and why stewardship matters more than a highlight reel.  • teaching yourself hunting skills through mentors, shops, and trial and error  • watching Georgia change as acc...

We sit down with Orlando bass guide Captain Christian “Captain Goggles” to talk about what really makes Florida bass fishing different and how he consistently puts clients on quality fish. We also get a candid look at the grind behind guiding, from bait costs and boat maintenance to shared-water tension between anglers and duck hunters. • building a guiding business from high school into a full-ti...

We sit down with Millie Winkleman from Delta Waterfowl and trace how she went from not growing up hunting to building a real career in the waterfowl conservation and outdoor marketing world. We get honest about what social media work actually requires, why culture and mentorship matter, and how the best hunting memories are usually about people.  • Millie’s path from central Arkansas to Delta Wate...

We sit down with Brian Halbleib of Migration Waterfowl to talk about building a weekly hunting podcast, staying honest when sponsors and gear enter the picture, and why documenting your seasons becomes its own kind of legacy. We also swap real-world tactics from Pennsylvania duck hunting to Central Flyway teal trips, then nerd out on the gear that makes hunting and content creation easier.  • star...

We sit down with Rithin Manchireddy @ 404 Outdoors to talk Georgia roots, learning curves, and what it really takes to turn weekend hunts into out-of-state adventures. We swap stories about duck clubs, frozen rice fields, public land turkeys, North Dakota road trips, and the gear that keeps you in the fight when it gets brutal.  • Growing up in Georgia with family hunting roots that start in India...

We sit down with Lou Delgado (the North Georgia Fisherman) to talk about the American dream, the cost of starting over, and why the outdoors still feels like the most honest place to build a life. Along the way, we dig into kayak fishing, river striper strategy, and simple gear advice that helps anybody catch more fish without spending a fortune.  • Lou’s upbringing in Georgia shaped by Mexican hu...

We sit down with Spencer Lewis to trace the path from Texas Gulf Coast fishing to Marine Corps travel and a full-blown obsession with duck hunting and exploration. Along the way, we talk culture shock, community, social media authenticity, and the boat tech that makes more places reachable.  • Spencer’s upbringing in southeast Texas and early days fishing and learning duck hunting  • Okinawa, Icel...

We catch up with Jared Serigne from Outside the Levees on what it really takes to produce weekly outdoor videos in Louisiana while staying honest about the chaos of weather, wildlife, and shifting algorithms. We also go deep on the BP oil spill aftermath, vanishing wetlands, and why “weird” wild food can taste incredible when you learn how to cook it right.  • Jared’s path from film school to outd...

We sit down with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kyle Patrick to hear how he goes from a dock-fishing kid in upstate New York to making a real living in professional bass fishing. We get honest about money, pressure, health setbacks, and the small decisions that can decide a paycheck or a long ride home.  • Kyle’s early years learning bass fishing on New York lakes and fishing his first tournaments ou...

We hang out with listener guest Caden Mahoney and talk through the real Georgia grind of public land duck hunting, boat tinkering, turkey season, and why the woods still feel like church to a lot of us. The conversation turns personal when we get into hard moments in deer hunting, what it teaches you about yourself, and how giving back matters more than showing off. • Caden’s background in Georgia...

We sit down with Will Fontenot from Hunt Repellent to hear how a DEET-free, scent-free insect repellent went from a South Louisiana problem to a fast-growing product on shelves across multiple states. Along the way we get into the sales grind behind retail growth, plus turkey hunting obsession, public land pressure, and how habitat changes can ripple through waterfowl country.  • the origin of Hun...

We talk with Dr. Kelly O’Neill from the UF Game Lab about what turkey research in Florida actually looks like and why solid data matters before anyone changes regulations. We get into captive poult studies, habitat management, and the Florida specific challenges that can make or break Osceola and Eastern turkey survival.  • UF Game Lab’s statewide turkey research on survival, nesting success, and...

We sit down with Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV to talk about betting on yourself, building a life around western hunting, and what “burn the ships” looks like when the money runs out. Kurt also breaks down the mental side of backcountry hunting, the gear choices that prevent disasters, and the moments in Alaska that change how you think forever.  • walking away from comfortable work to cha...

We sit down with Donny Espey from Frogg Toggs to talk careers in the outdoor industry and why the best marketing usually looks like real people having real fun. We also get honest about content strategy, TikTok trends, and what actually builds long-term trust for a brand.  • Donny's career path through fishing brands and into Frogg Toggs marketing  • Resume builders that give you an edge like...

We sit down with Max Waddlington of Force Feed ’Em Bowfishing to learn why Eddyville, Kentucky earns its “bowfishing capital” reputation and how anyone can get started without a complicated setup. We get into invasive carp, gear that actually matters, safety on the water, and the weirdly fun culture around viral bowfishing clips and comment sections. • why bowfishing keeps growing while other outd...

We welcome Brittany Manuel from Oklahoma to share how adult-onset hunting, faith, and public land grit reshaped her life. From nursing to 40 Wings Waterfowl, we explore mentorship, mental health, and the joy of building community in the outdoors. • Brittany’s first hunts and why waterfowl hooked her • women’s mentorship and leading a Women On The Wing chapter • public land scouting mindset and gra...

We sit down with biologist and CEO Jason Lupardus to break down turkey declines, the power of private land co-ops, and a bold, multi-state predator-prey research push. We share practical harvest math, habitat tips, and a new citizen science tool that puts real data in hunters’ hands. • why two poults per hen is the stability line • how small parcels create black hole overharvest • forming 2,500-ac...

We sit down with Georgia taxidermist Seth Farmer to unpack the craft behind lifelike waterfowl mounts, from field care and skin prep to eyes, materials, and creative showpieces. Along the way we talk hybrids, realistic timelines, budget options, and how mounts can preserve a final hunt with a dog. • why field care after the shot sets the mount’s ceiling • how to package birds for freezing and avoi...

We sit down with Hunt Digest founder Hunter Stanley to explore why stories matter more than staged photos, what guiding really takes behind the scenes, and how public land ethics, mentorship, and honest media can grow the next generation. From golf pro to guide trucks and 25,000-mile seasons, Hunter shares a path built on grit, gratitude, and community. • origin of Hunt Digest and focus on story o...

We swap deer stands for marsh blinds with Biscuit, tracing a teal hunt that set a lifetime hook and the hard-won lessons of Louisiana waterfowling. From diver spreads and coot decoys to refuge myths, flooded corn debates, and mental health, we push for honesty, conservation, and smarter seasons. • early deer roots and a teal hunt that changed everything • work, school, and the cost of missed scout...

We sit down with Colorado decoy carver and pastor Mike Marino to explore how lifelike cork rigs change hunts, shape memories, and connect craft with faith. From first flawed blocks to competition wins and urn decoys that carry a retriever’s ashes, this is about experience over excess. • origin story from bad plastics to first carve • why cork floats, moves, and endures better • field results versu...

We launch a new listener spotlight with South Carolina hunter Colton Hayes, exploring how a woodsman’s mindset turns hard country into consistent success. From tight river traffic and wood duck tactics to blue-collar grit and a soulful turkey story, the day belongs to patience, motion, and mentors. • listener series kickoff featuring Colton Hayes • wood duck tactics using motion, short spreads, co...

We unpack a rain-starved duck season in Northeast Arkansas and why Kade Weatherford is very optimistic about snow goose season! We talk about the grind behind guiding and the real costs. • Delta Thunder’s origin, philosophy, and pricing • How drought and floods reshaped habitat and duck behavior • Lease pressure, access challenges, and post-COVID crowding • Duck species quirks, calling, and why ma...

We share big family news, then dig into a rare freeze that could flip a tough duck season into a southern surge while setting up a prime snow goose run. Along the way, we launch a listener-guest drawing, talk shop on careers in the blind, and map plans for the veterans hunt in Arkansas. • late freeze pushing ducks south and locking shallow water • timber depth and canopy helping hold birds • tough...

We sit down with filmmaker and waterfowler Brian Ellathorpe to trace his path from beginner gear to industry work, swapping hard-won lessons on camera fundamentals, safety on the Great Lakes, and why flight beats kill shots for reach and impact. Along the way we unpack migration science, taste myths, and practical setups that make a hunt film sing without risking the crew. • veteran hunt shout-out...