The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by 6 time Motocross champion, Jeff Stanton. Jeff won the AMA 250 cc Motocross and Supercross Championships in 1989, 1990, and 1992 and he was inducted into the motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000. The guys discuss his prestigious career in motocross and his new venture of breeding trophy whitetail.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by one of the owners of Split Reed, Duncan MacLeod. The guys discuss Duncan's role within Split Reed, the steps they've taken to grow Split Reed into a much bigger online platform, striking a balance between edgy and controversial, rap music, and where he sees Split Reed heading the future.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Gun Dog Outdoors, Alex Langbell. Alex is now retired from the fire department and living in Montana and he's focusing on creating his own little waterfowl haven and expanding the Gun Dog product line. The guys discuss Alex's career as a firefighter, the importance of first responders talking about their mental health, the growth of Gun Dog...

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver run through many topics including, the rumors of what hoops hunters will have to jump through to hunt in Canada this fall, migrations shifting, who is the greatest guitar player ever, top albums, and how most of the stories from the old west are far fetched.

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Adam Overvold & Trevor Hoggatt from ISight Drone Services. The guys talk about the growing demand and applications for drone technology in today's world, they look back at the history of drones, and they also discuss the many services offered by the folks at ISight Drones.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jeff Jones, owner of Chêne Gear. Jeff has set out to revolutionize the wader world by making a tough and durable wader backed by a promise to stand behind their product as long as you stand in them. The guys go over the features wades and discuss what makes them different from the competition, how they torture tested them last hunting season, and when t...

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Brad Bortner who is retired Chief for the Division of Migratory Bird Management with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The guys cover many topics, including, the importance of waterfowl hunters participating in the HIP survey, how the information obtained through HIP is used to set hunting season regulations, the limited impact the snow goose conservation...

Jeff and Andy are joined by Corey Burza from North Dakota to discuss severe drought conditions that have taken over North and South Dakota and what it could mean for this years duck hunting. Also, the guys draw winners for the "World Famous" giveaway from the Dive Bomb SquadFest.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Skeen Outfitters, Wade Skeen. Last year was Wade's first year in business so the guys discuss some of the things he learned, they look at the importance of leaning on family during the long grind of waterfowl season, and Wade tells of his plans for expanding his hunting outfit.

Jeff and Andy are joined by New Mexico waterfowl and big game hunter, Collin Mikulencak. The guys discuss what makes New Mexico an underrated and unique state for waterfowl hunting, field hunting widgeon, the differences between big game hunters and waterfowl hunters, and what the upcoming season looks like for Collin out in New Mexico.

Jeff and Andy are back in studio after a week on vacation in Michigan. The guys discuss some of the things that happened while they were away including the announcement of the Canadian border opening up for vaccinated Americans... but is there a catch?

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by professional bass fisherman, Matthew Robertson. Matthew just finished competing in the Bassmaster Classic and is one of the fastest rising stars in the professional bass fishing community.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver talk to Arizona waterfowl hunter, Britt Morris. The guys discuss a typical goose season for Britt, the big temperature changes during the Arizona desert winter, how waterfowl hunting has changed since Britt started hunting, the potential of the U.S. Canadian border opening for waterfowl season 2021, and their amazing time at the Dive Bomb SquadFest.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Matt Peel, owner of Goose Creek Retriever. The guys go over an introduction to force fetching your hunting dog. This episode outlines when and how to introduce your waterfowl dog to the concept of force fetching.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver run through a variety of topics. They argue about the crime numbers and how they compared to when Jeff was a kid, they look at the ways the world is improving, and they argue about Social Security and how it failed.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Clay Reid and his wife Kelly Jean. In this episode they talk about the early days of their marriage of the challenges they overcame as a couple, they look back at Clay's rowdy days, and there's plenty of storytelling by The Coyote Man.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Douglas Spale. Douglas is an attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and an avid waterfowl and upland bird hunter. The guys discuss different problems facing not just waterfowl hunters but outdoorsmen as a whole, Douglas tells of the different places he hunts each year and his upcoming grouse hunt with Pheasants Forever in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Jeff and Andy travel to the very first Dive Bomb SquadFest and talk to some of the biggest names in the waterfowl industry and in the Dive Bomb organization. They start out talking to Cade Trickey and Josh Stoner as the doors open, then they are joined by Stefan Schiefelbein of Pacific Calls, then Trevor Shannahan drops in, next the boys from Cadillac Creek sit down, then Nick Costas of Split Reed...

Jeff and Andy are joined by outdoor photographer Ted Wells. The guys discuss the past waterfowl season in Montana, Ted's photos on the cover of the Wildfowl magazine, his hunting trips for the upcoming waterfowl season, and how he maintains peak physical performance during hunting season.

Jeff and Andy talk to Trevor Austin and Alex Yerges from Pacific Calls. The guys are gearing up for the week at the Dive Bomb Squadfest so they show some new products for the 2021 hunting season and they reveal a surprise they've been working for the World Famous Andy Shaver.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Split Reed journalist and content creator, Ryan Barnes. Ryan has been with Split Reed since 2018 and he's been an avid waterfowl hunter his whole life. The guys discuss how Ryan got started with Split Reed, how his writing style has evolved over the past few years, the expansion of Split Reed, the College Softball World Series, and the waterfowl destinations Ryan plans...

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Boss Shot Shells, Brandon Cerecke, as well as several others from the Boss family. This episode is unique because aside from talking to Brandon about Boss they get to talk to people from all the different positions within the Boss warehouse and have some fun.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the owner of Real Geese decoys and sprint car driver Craig Mintz. The guys discuss Craig's time racing sprint cars, they look at what makes sprint car racing so dangerous, and Craig tells about his worst injuries during his time on the race track.

Jeff and Andy sit down with the "Prince of Poachers" Charles Beaty. Charles is one of the nation's most notorious poachers, illegally harvesting world class whitetail deer from the Kenedy and King Ranch in South Texas.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Matt Peel from Goose Creek Retriever and he is outlining basic training and obedience for your brand new puppy. The drills and tips in this episode are for puppies around the age range of 8 weeks to roughly 6 months old. Keep everything fun at first!