The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff and Andy are joined by Kris Wujcik. Kris is the owner of Michitoba Outfitter in Manitoba, Canada. The guys discuss what the Canadian outfitters are hearing about the border remaining closed for waterfowl season and what they are planning to do if it does.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Logan Morrow. The guys discuss how jiu jitsu has redirected Logan's life and helped him deal with the stress that comes with being a paramedic, the high suicide rate among first responders, and the ways of pushing the youth to excel in sports and life.  

Jeff and Andy run through the NFL deciding to play the Black National Anthem before games, Jeff and Andy have different takes on the Patrick Mahomes half a billion dollar contract, and news that the bubonic plague making a comeback.

Jeff and Andy talk about the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and how it could impact hunting outfitters in the United States, as well as ensuring the Canadian border remains closed. They also discuss Cam Newton going to the Patriots and if it's a good fit for the Belichick way.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Congressional candidate Ronny Jackson. Ronny is a retired Navy Admiral and former White House Physician, serving under three administrations, including President Trump; he is now running for Congress in the 13th District of Texas. The guys discuss Ronny's time as President Trump's physician, his career in the military and his service overseas, and also the issues he is...

Jeff and Andy are joined by Utah public land hunter, Chad Yamane. Chad hunts the Great Salt Lake and owns Fried Feathers Outfitters, specializing duck hunts on the lake. The guys discuss Chad's unique method of duck hunting, chasing after swans, and how he has noticed the migration change in his years of chasing ducks and geese.

Jeff and Andy chat with Stanfield Hunting Outfitter pheasant guide, Bo Pierce. Bo tells the guys what he's been up to since leaving Texas at the end of hunting season and they look forward to this coming fall.

Jeff and Andy discuss Brett Favre drawing a comparison between Pat Tillman and Colin Kaepernick, Bubba Wallace claiming to find a noose in his garage, and ideas on police reform.

Jeff and Andy sit down with the one and only, "Coyote Man" Clay Reid. The guys revisit a few of Clay's classic stories and discover a few new ones. They cover a lot of topics including; the civil unrest and destruction following the George Floyd case, Covid-19 robbing seniors of their final year of high school and sports, and breaking in young cowboys.

Jeff and Andy catch up with Stanfield Hunting Outfitter waterfowl guide, Austin Kaufman. They talk about the border in Canada as waterfowl season approaches, how Austin keeps his dog ready for hunting season, and what the crops in Nebraska are looking like.

This episode Jeff and Andy are joined longtime friend and hotel developer, Scott Tarwater. Scott was groomed by hotel tycoon John Q. Hammons. The guys discuss Scott's fondest memories from his time at The Big Honker Lodge, as well as his career in the hotel business and the incredible lessons he has learned from his business dealings with some of the biggest real estate moguls in the nation.

Jeff and Andy look at recent events and the knee jerk reactions from networks and sports franchises that cancel shows and fire employees over anything that could be considered racially insensitive.

Jeff and Andy are joined by waterfowl legend, Lee Kjos. Lee is an icon in the outdoor and wildlife photography world and the true epitome of what a waterfowl hunter should be. The guys discuss the U.S.-Canadian border remaining closed as the effects of Covid-19 still linger, the enormous amount of pressure that hunters put on ducks and geese in Canada and what a season of minimal hunting pressure...

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Minneapolis police officer, Kurt Graff. Kurt was brought in to work security during the recent Minneapolis riots. The guys talk about the tragedy that led the riots, the magnitude of destruction in Minneapolis, and the terrible idea of defunding the police.

Jeff and Andy are joined by public land hunter, Cody LaRocque. Cody hunts ducks and geese in the state of South Carolina, he hunts the open ocean, coastal marshes, and beaver dam ponds. The guys discuss Cody's preferred method of hunting and the controversy of hunting pen raised mallards.

Jeff and Andy sit down with the man that started it all, Ron Stanfield. The guys talk about Ron's health, his career as a firefighter, defunding the police, and their first night at what is now the world famous Big Honker Lodge.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Stanfield Hunting Outfitter waterfowl guide, Josh Stoner. The guys talk about how Josh plans to kickoff this fall's hunting season, fantasy football, the waterfowl hatch, and what the waterfowl migration could look like if the Canadian border remains closed to American hunters.

Jeff and Andy take a look at the destruction from the past week of riots and looting and discuss what might finally put an end to the chaos. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Wisconsin public land hunter, Kevin Mancl. Kevin describes how he duck hunts the marshes off the main body of water, deer hunting on public ground, and black bear hunting in September.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the "Snow Fox" Rick Hamm. Rick owns and operates his own snow goose guide service, Show Me Your Snows Outdoors. The guys talk about the art of snow goose hunting with massive spreads, the changes and disappearance of the mallard duck in Illinois, and the legal battle he found himself in after taking two undercover federal game wardens goose hunting.

Jeff and Andy look at the tragic loss of life in Minneapolis and the events that have followed, from looting of stores to riots in the streets. 

This episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Cody Choate and Brodey West. Cody is a combat vet serving multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000's. Cody tells of how the military has evolved since his joining in 1995, his tours overseas, and the mental struggle that came after his military career.

Jeff and Andy hit all the hot topics, Holocaust deniers, Trump vs Biden, "No Knock" warrants, and a potential rule change in the NFL.  

Jeff and Andy are joined by up and coming country music artist, Brandon Bing. In addition to being a singer/songwriter Brandon also has his own line of whiskey, "Stockyard Whiskey". Brandon's latest EP "Florida Man" can be found on iTunes or where ever you listen to music.

Jeff and Andy are joined by newcomer to the waterfowl world, Katie Verbois. Katie hunts ducks and geese in the great state of Louisiana. They discuss how she was introduced to waterfowl hunting, the many things she's learned in her short time as a duck hunter, and what she looks forward to with this coming waterfowl season.