The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by head football coach Mitch McLemore & "Coyote Man" Clay Reid. Mitch and Clay have spent decades together chasing coyotes and varmints across multiple states. This episode is full of more hilarious stories from their adventures in life and profound wisdom from times of hardships.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by film maker and producer of their new YouTube series, The First Family of Waterfowl , Ricky Keller. He has worked for some of the top brands in the hunting industry, including, Beretta and Lucky Duck, and he spent a large amount of time this past winter filming at The Big Honker Lodge for the upcoming series. They discuss Ricky's time and entrance into fil...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the founder of 24.7 Hunt, Ranar Moody. Ranar and 24.7 Hunt have three seasons of hunting footage on YouTube, chasing after everything from ducks to dove and turkey. The guys discuss Ranar's journey in the hunting industry, his entrepreneur side and branching out to develop music and sneakers, and how he's handled being in the public's eye.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Chêne Gear, Jeff Jones. Chêne Gear makes the best waders on the market and now their lineup is expanding. In this episode, Jeff Jones announces all the new products that Chêne Gear has coming out for the 2022-2023 waterfowl season.  

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Jeff's high school friend and trucker, James Steinbeck. James grew up in a tough environment and served 4 different prison sentences in the Texas and Oklahoma, but was able to turn his life around after earning his CDL license in prison. James is very candid and honest as they discuss his life as a criminal, his arrest and time in prison, and how he event...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Sean Weaver of MeatEater's Duck Lore. They discuss what led Sean to working with Steve Rinella and MeatEater, the hits and misses from last waterfowl season and how the inconsistent weather patterns complicated filming for Duck Lore, new projects and research that has occupied Sean's offseason, and his plans for this upcoming waterfowl season.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by David Schuessler of Ducks Unlimited. For 85 years Ducks Unlimited has conserved almost 15 million acres of waterfowl habitat in North America. In this episode, the guys discuss David's career at Ducks Unlimited, their ability to adapt and modify at Ducks Unlimited during the pandemic, getting more people involved in the conservation effort, and how Ducks...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the boys from Fowler Hide Supply, Cameron and Drew Peters. Fowler Hide specializes in making custom leather goods for waterfowl hunters. The brothers tell where the idea for Fowler Hide started, how they have been received by the waterfowl community, and what they have planned for the future.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Mark Boardman and Haley Fochs from Vortex Optics. Vortex is a veteran owned, family owned business that has made a name for itself by making products that give consumers the best value for their dollar. Mark and Haley detail their favorite products from the Vortex lineup and where they like to use certain optics on their hunts, Mark outlines his upcoming...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the one and only "Coyote Man" Clay Reid. This episode is filled with more hilarious stories and "Coyote Man" wisdom. He is currently working on a book and attempting to bag one coyote per day for an entire year. 

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Cadillac Creek Outfitters, Toby Brohlin. They talk about the past waterfowl season at Cadillac Creek, the benefits of building a hunting lodge, the average career of a waterfowl guide, embracing the grind of hunting season, and how Toby's views on social media have shifted over the years.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by retired Marine and motivational speaker, Davey Lind. In 2007 Davey and his unit drove over a roadside IED resulting in the loss of both of Davey's legs. The guys discuss Davey's career in the military, his road to recovery and how he amazed the medical staff by his speedy progress. They also talk about the role that anti-depressants could be playing in ve...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined Michigan waterfowl hunter and friend of Boss Shot Shells, Mike Clements. Mike works in the oil and gas industry and has traveled all over the world. The guys discuss Mike getting accepted into MIT, his research on the railgun, working in foreign countries, and Mike recently took a trip to North Dakota to get a firsthand account of the bird flu.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Indiana waterfowl hunter, Zane Ladig. The guys discuss Zane's impressive waterfowl season from the previous season, chasing big geese in North Dakota's early August season, and Jeff and Andy settle their debate on "reaping" turkeys.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Congressman, Dr. Ronny Jackson. Ronny is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and former Physician to the President for President Obama and President Trump. He now represents Texas's 13th Congressional District.   The guys discuss the recent $40 billion aid package that was approved to send to Ukraine, the baby formula shortage, the recent de-classif...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois from Duck Camp Dinners. The guys discuss when Jean-Paul knew he was comfortable in front of a camera, getting his start in a New York City restaurant, coastal erosion in Louisiana, his hunting plans for this coming waterfowl season, and he lists his top 5 favorite places to eat.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by University of Oklahoma meteorology student and avid waterfowl hunter, Daniel Carter. The guys discuss the dry weather pattern that has plagued the Plains states, the college transfer portal and the NIL, chasing tornados, and they look to this coming waterfowl season.

This episode Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by die hard turkey hunter, Cameron Weddington. Cameron recently wrote an article for  Outdoor Life magazine explaining why "turkey reaping" uses the toms own instincts against him and gives turkey hunters an unfair advantage. The guys discuss the growing popularity of "turkey reaping", how social media has changed turkey hunting and the perspect...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Skeen Gundogs & Outfitters. They talk about Wade's goose and duck hunting from the past season, turkey hunting in Kansas and the dip in the turkey population, hiring new waterfowl guides, and Wade's new dog training program that focuses on working more with the dog handler.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Buck Heath and Jay Peterson from Dirty Duck Coffee. The guys discuss what led to Buck and Jay starting Dirty Duck Coffee, their vision for Dirty Duck moving forward, their duck hunting from the past waterfowl season, hunting morel mushrooms, and the Johnny Depp trial.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Army National Guard veteran, Ryan Lonegran. Ryan deployed to Iraq in 2009 and he was stationed at Camp Bucca where on a daily basis he was hands on with some of the world's most vicious terrorists. After returning home, Ryan struggled with PTSD and through that battle he has become a voice and an ally for veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chris Dorsey of Dorsey Pictures and host of Sporting Classics TV on the Outdoor Channel. Chris has recently released his IMAX and 3-D film Wings Over Water. The film showcases the vital importance the Prairie Pothole Region plays in the production of not just waterfowl but million of birds and other species. They discuss what led to the production of this...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Chef and bbq pit master Bart Likes. The guys talk about Bart's influences and technique in making delicious bbq, taking the leap to start his own food truck and opening a brick and mortar restaurant, what led him to cooking, and how he plans to expand in the future.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver hit a variety of topics, including the newest branch of the Department of Homeland Security, the Ministry of Truth, and the pair examine several frightening outcomes, they look at recent UFO Report released from the Pentagon, and they discuss the connection between Charles Manson and the CIA.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Cole Townsend, co-owner of Ole Dog Outfitters in Alberta. Cole started guiding waterfowl hunts for Ranger Creek Goose in Knox and Haskell county. The guys discuss the early days of Cole's guiding career, keeping Ole Dog Outfitters doors open during the border shutdown, the good and bad of social media, and what aspiring waterfowl guides are missing.