The Hail Call

Not our typical episode but the audio got corrupt after recording so had to make do. Still wanted to get this out there to you guys and let you know about a big benefit the calling community is putting on for one of our own. Dominic Carollo has been dealing with some pretty hard health issues lately and we are trying to lift him up and raise some money to support him and his family. Head on over t...

Mike and Matt hop on for a quick pod to close out the year. They'll recap the past 12 months and talk about how we as a show are looking forward to the New Year! Here's to 2025!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the Inter...

Mike, Matt and Teddy are BACK with a Christmas Special Episode! Last minute gift ideas? Christmas money burnin's a hole in your pocket? We got some ideas for you! Listen in and let us know what cool new gear you got! Merry Christmas!      Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Lik...

This week the guys are joined by Britney and Steiny to recap the World Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart. They go over each contest and talk scores and results.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers...

It's Thanksgiving week! Which also means the World Duck Calling Championship on Stuttgart, Arkansas is this weekend. Listen in as Mike, Teddy, Matt and Steiny give their picks and predictions on the biggest weekend in duck calling. Let us know who you think will come out on top!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show an...

This week - Matt, Teddy and Mike recap the WWCC in Easton Maryland, as well as briefly touch on some early previews for the World's Championship Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the In...

Mike, Teddy and Matt are back this week talking about the big one! Listen to them give their picks for Easton and weigh in for yourself!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_...

The age old question! Listen in to find out what we're talking about.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard. Marketing Follow/Li...

This week, the one and only Mike Benjamin is back with us! His presence was definitely missed but we are very excited to have our buddy back. This week, Matt, Teddy and Mike talk about the upcoming season, a couple of the last few contests of the year, and just catch up. We hope you guys enjoy this week's episode!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us...

Matt and Teddy are joined by good friends Chance Wadsworth and David Goos on this week's episode. We covered a bunch of different topics from early goose hunting, contest calling and call making. Always a pleasure catching up with these guys!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Fol...

This week, Matt and Teddy are joined by fellow Marylander Matt Opsahl of Maverick Outfitters. Matt is the owner and operator of Maverick Outfitters based on MD's Eastern Shore guiding puddle duck and Canada goose hunts. We covered a lot of great topics in this one from what it's like guiding in Maryland, how to treat clients with respect and hospitality, and even what Matt's experience was like ju...

Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard. Marketing Follow Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produce...

Mike and Matt hop on this week to talk a couple contests that happened last weekend, as well as answer. BUNCH of listener submitted questions/topics. Let us know what you want us to talk about next!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Foll...

This week we recap the contests from Presleys and Game Fair, as well as share our thoughts about the recently published survey from DU on duck numbers. Cory also drops some huge news.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the Internat...

We have a packed house for this week! Hunter Grounds joins us for part two, along with some friends in Robbie Iverson and Altie Lannom. Hear their perspectives on the contest scene and what they have to say in this week's episode!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail...

This week we take it back to an episode we recorded a few weeks back with Pro Angler Seth Feider. He talks about what he's been through to get to the level he competes at and his love and passion for the outdoors.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcal...

This week, one of, if not the GOAT of Goose Calling, Hunter Grounds joins the guys to talk about his new duck club, his experience with competitive calling, his future in it, and how business is going.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  F...

This week the guys recap the three contests from the weekend of July 19-21 which included DB Squadfest, USA Waterfowl Calling World Championship (Louisiana), and the Delaware State Contest. It was a great weekend for competitive calling and many more to come this summer!  We wrap up the show with a few hot takes and a top 3 of unwritten contest rules. Be sure to share your hot takes and unwritten...

Owner of Beckman Game Calls, Chris Beckman, joins us in this week's episode. We talk about everything from cutting/modifying duck calls, to Chris eventually starting his own call company and even a crazy hunting accident that may have cost him spot on an NFL roster. This is one you wont want to miss!    Follow Chris and check out his calls @beckmangamecalls and beckmangamecalls.com   Enjoy the sho...

This week the guys talk about the upcoming contest season and throw out some picks for their predicted winners. We wrap it up by talking about some of our favorite contests we've attended over the years.    Seth Fields, if you're reading this, we didn't know which contest you'd be at.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the...

Thank you all for your support! Episode 50 is here and we couldn't have done it without the overwhelming  support. Genuinely, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening!                                                                                                             This week, Mike, Cory and Matt jumped on the show and talked some old stories, and how we can try and keep con...

This week the guys talk about some upcoming contests for the summer, as well as go over some advice and talk about taking criticism when it comes to getting calling advice. We close it out with  a trip down memory lane and our favorite hunting DVDs. We hope you enjoy!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our spons...

This week Mike, Cory, Teddy and Matt are back recapping some recent contests, talking upcoming contests, superstitions, and their top 3 favorite hunting influencers.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Asso...

Just the guys on this week's episode. Mike, Cory, Teddy and Matt cover topics ranging from the newly proposed Pintail limits, the recent partnership of Bass Pro Shops and Mack's Prairie Wings, their top 3 duck calls, and some hot takes.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow Th...

Founder/Owner of Molt Gear, Scott Threinen joins us on this week's episode where we talk duck and goose hunting, our top three Canada Goose calls and a little about Molt Gear.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Ca...