The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the biggest social media platforms changes hands, helping swing the election in 2024, a Texas actress is born, and a female rap artist passes away in a car accident in Honduras. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by bodybuilder and recovering addict Skyler Eades for a raw and powerful conversation.  Skyler shares his journey through years of drug addiction—much of it spent alongside his now wife, who stood by him even in the darkest moments. He opens up about numerous arrests, multiple suicide attempts, and the turning point that led him to finally get clean.  Now...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, at home work out videos become the thing to do and takes the country by storm in the 80’s, a movie director is born and you’re guaranteed to know his movies but not him, and a cosmetic mogul passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Scott Moss, a key player in one of the wildest lottery scandals in history.  In the early 1990s, Scott worked for a firm contracted by an Australian syndicate with an audacious plan: legally purchase every possible ticket combination in the Virginia lottery.  He breaks down how the plan was conceived and executed, the unexpected challenges that arose, t...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the worst marketing decision and product flops in history began today, a singer/songwriter from in Vernon, Tx, is born, and an iconic sports commentator passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, defeat is imminent for Germany as World War II draws closer to an end, one of Johnny Depp’s ex-wives is born, and a President that claims he was “Not a Crook” passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Mike Micallef, President of the iconic Reata Restaurant, to talk all things food, Fort Worth, and perseverance.  Founded in 1995 in Alpine, Texas, Reata has grown into a cornerstone of Western fine dining in downtown Fort Worth.  Mike shares insights into the challenges of the restaurant industry, the craft behind creating an unforgettable dining experi...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a great American author passes away, a boxer turned actor is born, and a famous World War I fighter pilot falls out of the sky. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff shares the ins and outs about the life of a chipmunk, and Andy shares the timeline for the crucifixion of Jesus and lists the most common and uncommon dates for Easter to land on. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a natural disaster levels the west coast, a radio icon that transformed the way Americans celebrate New Years Eve passes away, and a Kardashian is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a former First Lady passes away, and an iconic muscle car makes its debut. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Father Stephen Gadberry. With Holy Week upon us they reflect on the meaning of Easter, the crucifixion of Jesus, and the miracle of the resurrection three days later. The guys dive into the mystery of the Shroud of Turin and what it reveals, and they wrap things up with a heartfelt discussion on what they each hope Heaven will be like.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a famous gunslinger engages in his final battle, the NFLs greatest head coach is born, and a member of automobile royalty passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Dusty Barber and Stacey Coker from On the Deck Outfitters in Arkansas. They discuss the idea of a guide’s license and how it might clean up the waterfowl outfitter world and also protect clients from fly by night guide services. They look at the alarming report about the decline in duck number, they share stories from owning and operating a hunting lodg...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a famous artist is born, a President dies after an assassination attempt, and an unsinkable ship sinks. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy looks at some of the worst days on the stock market, and weird but true laws, and Jeff shares the wealthiest and poorest parts of our nation. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adve...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a medical miracle occurs, the orchestrator of the greatest Ponzi scheme dies, and a golfing legend falls apart on the greatest stage. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down for a wide-ranging conversation covering some of the most pressing—and bizarre—stories making headlines today. From scientists working to bring back the legendary direwolf and the broader implications of resurrecting extinct species, to the ongoing tariff war and what it means for the future of American manufacturing, the guys dig into it all. They also disc...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, NASA has a problem, a Dayton, Ohio comedian dies, and an assassin is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by none other than Audrey Desselle—famous Cajun cook and the man behind the wildly popular Cooking With Cajun channels, which have amassed over a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok. The guys dive into the rich heritage and deep cultural roots of Cajun cooking, exploring the diverse influences that make the cuisine so unique. Audrey shares how h...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the tragic Red River tornado outbreak hit Wichita Falls, Texas, making one day Jeff will never forget, a football icon is born, and a comedic genius passes away.  This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Mike Hendershot for an unbelievable true story of a little bit of vigilante justice. After having his work trailer stolen in Nashville and receiving little help from the police, Mike decided to take matters into his own hands. With some good old-fashioned detective work and a push from local news coverage, Mike not only tracked down his stolen trailer—h...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the more horrific events of World War II started, a rap legend passes on, and an American icon and visionary is born,  This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Taylor Cavanaugh, a former United States Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire. Taylor’s journey is one of incredible highs and devastating lows. After earning his SEAL Trident, he found himself losing control. When his time in the military ended he found himself battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts. He nearly ended his life before h...

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the body of a grunge music icon is found, a former First and Second Lady is born, and a wrestling superstar passes away days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.