The Big Honker Podcast

Jeff and Andy run through NFL Free Agency and argue who they believe won free agency. They also discuss the Mueller report and the verdict that there was no evidence of collusion between President Trump and Russia.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Nick Costas. Nick is an up and coming waterfowl and outdoor photographer. He also runs Split Reed, a new website that will encompass everything waterfowl including; news and articles, how to's, waterfowl recipes, and humor.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Sean "Sticks" Larkin from the hit TV show  Live PD . The guys discuss Sean's career in law enforcement, the challenges with being a police officer in today's political climate, and what it's like to be on America's #1 cable television show.

Jeff and Andy are joined by 3 time World Live Goose Calling Champion Scott Threinen from Molt Gear. The guys discuss many topics, including; Molt Gear's newest addition to their call lineup, New England Patriots football, flooding unharvested crops, and what does it really mean to be a true waterfowler.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the Hunt Chef, Jeremy Critchfield. Jeremy is a professionally trained chef and grill master that has taken his love for cooking wild game and turned it into a new tv show on Sportsman Channel.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Instagram star and fishing captain, Cami "Cakes" Mantilla. Cami is owner and captain of Piece of Cake Charters out of Slidell, Louisiana. They discuss her time as a fishing captain, her rise to Instagram stardom, and her next business venture.

Jeff and Andy discuss the debating waterfowl topics on social media, the college scandal, and old married couple vs. new married couple. 

Jeff and Andy are joined by Sean Weaver from Dream Weaver Creative. Sean films for the The Grind Waterfowl television show. Here, the guys discuss how Sean got his start in the outdoor production industry and Sean shares some of his more memorable experiences from filming waterfowl and other animals all over the country.

Jeff and Andy are joined by new waterfowl hunter and former bodybuilder, Natasha Mansfield. Natasha discusses her first year of waterfowl hunting, some of the things she learned this season, and how she plans to grow as a waterfowl hunter. Natasha is also a flight attendant and she shares some amazing stories from her time in the air.

Jeff and Andy discuss all the days current events from NFL news and free agency to a little bit of politics.

Jeff and Andy are joined by the 2011 World Duck Calling Champion, Antonio "Duck Man" Jones. Antonio discusses not only stage duck calling but also calling ducks in the field. Also, Antonio opens up about his duck call company, Brodie Bend Calls, and all of the growing pains he went through as a new call maker.

Jeff and Andy discuss what qualities they look for in their waterfowl guides. With hunters all across the nation preparing to pursue their dream of guiding waterfowl hunts, this should serve as a warning to what all this so called "dream job" entails.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Kevin Kraai. Kevin is a leading waterfowl biologist for the state of Texas, and they discuss many topics, including; changes to migration patterns, specklebelly goose migration and population, and what changes could be coming for waterfowl hunters across the nation.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Haley Fochs from Lucky Duck. Haley is the marketing director and social media manager for Lucky Duck. Here, they discuss how she got this title and what it's like to handle the marketing for one of the most recognizable companies in the waterfowl industry.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Lewie Casper, owner of Wings of the Prairie Outfitters. Lewie is the winner of the Mack's Prairie Wings World Snow Goose Competition.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Brandon Cerecke of Boss Shot Shells. Brandon has been developing the next product in the Boss lineup... Boss Tom turkey loads. The guys discuss this new addition, as well as, what all went into creating this new shotgun shell, and Brandon's vision for the future of Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Josh Goins of The Flyway Federation. Josh has spent the past 8 years studying the migration changes of the Mississippi Flyway, and investigating the effects that the flooding of unharvested crops could be having on waterfowl.

Jeff and Andy discuss some of the issues that hunters run into when leasing hunting land, and they list some things that hunters need to be aware of before they sign up for their next hunting lease. Also, the guys discuss their recent ski trip, and the Snow Goose Competition in Arkansas.

In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss all the hot topics in waterfowl; including, the Snow Goose Competition taking place in Stuttgart, snow goose decoy spreads being stolen, and the rise of the Flyway Federation.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Pittsburgh Steeler Wide Receiver, James Washington. James went on his first duck hunt with the guys and he's here to discuss hunting, growing up in a small Texas town, and adjusting to the NFL.

Jeff and Andy run through everything from the public hunting in Virginia, the upcoming snow goose competition in Stuttgart, hiring new guides, to the State of the Union Address.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Ron Stanfield to discuss dog training and what to do when you and your new hunting buddy hit a snag in the training.

Jeff and Andy are joined by Tony Stanfield to discuss cleaning trailers, storing decoys and blinds, and steps you can take to ensure that your waterfowl gear lasts for seasons to come. They also discuss the polar vortex and whether or not there was a mass waterfowl migration as a result of it.

With waterfowl season coming to a close the guys bid farewell to Blake Poppe and look back on the past few months of goose and duck season. Then they look forward to the 2019-2020 waterfowl hunting season.

This episode the guys recap a few waterfowl hunts and breakdown what all has been going on the past few days around the Big Honker Lodge.