The Hunting Heritage Podcast

The Working Class Bowhunter Pod is widely known in the hunting world for genuine conversation and antics wrapped up with a whole lot of passion for hunting. The mastermind behind it all is this week's guest, Curt Geier , and that passion is on display big time. Tune in as Lance and Noel dive in with Curt as he relives what got him into hunting, shared experiences with his dad, the fact that hu...

After the hiatus to end all hiatuses (is that even a word?) we are back with the final installment of the Strut Revival miniseries. This week, we have one of our most special guests ever: Whitney Cannon. Whitney and the boys have a great time catching up on old times and hearing all about her turkey season that ranged from Tennessee to Oklahoma. She is a turkey hunting machine and is an even bette...

If you want to know something about calling a wild turkey then you call Alex Rutledge . I think we're safe to say that "legendary" is a good descriptor of Alex when it comes to living the outdoor lifestyle. His keen sense of what's going on in the turkey woods and in the life of turkeys is second to none. In this episode, Lance and Noel enjoy getting to know Alex as an impactful...

Slade Johnston is the epitome of a Southern Outdoorsman and gentleman and he stopped by the Hunting Heritage Podcast to help us give a proper kickoff to the Strut Revival miniseries this Spring. In this conversation, we found our way out to Hawaii, back to Florida, into Mississippi and then on to Alabama! One of the things that you can appreciate about Slade is his affinity for fellowship: turkey...

LET'S GET READY TO GOBBBLLLEEE!!! Spring is here and so is the 2026 edition of the Strut Revival Mini Series right here on The Hunting Heritage Podcast. Follow along this Spring as Noel and Lance take on turkey season by joining up with special guests all throughout the 2026 turkey season. Each week we will make every effort to give you updates on what is happening across the country and we&#3...

Episode 25 is such a milestone episode! Join us as we visit with Realtree's Tyler Jordan and explore his lifelong passion for hunting, his family heritage, and his efforts in conservation. The man is so gracious with his time and is a great asset to the hunting and conservation community. Key Words hunting, turkey hunting, conservation, heritage, outdoor life, family, mentorship, legacy, wildl...

The boys are back in town and have a fresh "catch up" session. This time of year can make a fella miss hunting but it definitely is not a time for sitting on our haunches. Lance has been burning the candle at both ends while getting his new farm in shape. Noel has been on the road to the NWTF Convention in Nashville and has plenty of stories to tell.

The long anticipated episode has arrived where Noel sits down with his dad, Mike, and brother, Chris, at the family farm and reminisce on days gone by. This is a heartfelt episode that goes clear back to the late 1960s and what it was like in the Deep South deer woods. The guys talk about first experiences, community safety meetings, traveling to the midwest to hunt big deer and so much more. As a...

Who do you get when you mix a World Champion game caller and an all around awesome guy who is raising his family to love God and the great outdoors? Jon Paul Moody. Join Lance and Noel as they sit down with JP and dig into his rich hunting heritage. Like many, squirrels and other small game tripped his trigger at a young age. This led to a lifetime of diving into great outdoor pursuits including e...

The O.G. Kent Boucher of First Gen Hunter renown stops by the podcast to share his story. Although he has well documented his path to the outdoors on his podcast Kent shares a "never before heard" story of his relationship to one of the most famous characters in American History: Daniel Boone! Enjoy the conversations between Noel, Lance, and Kent as they discuss his "in my blood&quo...

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN WITH THE 2026 KICKOFF!!! Join Lance, Noel and good buddy Zac Ripperger as they dust off the microphones after a bit of a hiatus to relive what was a lively ending to the 2025 Iowa deer season. Help us celebrate Lance finally connecting on the old bruiser he's been after all year. Hear what it was like for Zac to be able to watch his son take a target buck with a muzzl...

Taking a page from the Kent Boucher School of Podcasting we decided to spend some time talking through holiday hunts and what the real meaning of this season is all about. Noel recaps his gun season (he missed a big one!!!). Lance talks through Ava's experience killing an Iowa slob as well as his new favorite venison recipe. The guys share what some of their favorite show moments were from the...

In the Bible there is a verse that says, "A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24) Shane Wagner is that friend that is a brother! Hailing from OH-IO but transplanted to Oklahoma Shane takes some time to walk with us through his upbringing in the outdoors, what it was like rabbit hunting with family, and how he's p...

November 2025 was one for the books when Lance hit the road to Eastern Colorado to chase giant Mule Deer. While there, his guide and now friend was Jason Dirscherl of Comanche Wilderness Outfitters. Lance took some time to sit down with Jason and hash out what it was like being a professional hunting guide for the past 35 years. They also dove into Jason's hunting heritage and talked through w...

Lance and Noel reconvene on this final installment of the Rut Revival to talk over their past week which included: -The Wounded Warriors in Action MO-KAN Hunt -Being the Guest Speakers at Career Day at Shenandoah High School (Also, shoutout to all the students who followed us on Instagram!) -Licoln's Big Day -Chancey Holdsworth's Post-Podcast Success ...and so much more Be sure to keep tab...

Join the boys as they have some high quality conversation through some low quality audio. Lance is back from Colorado and tells the tail of all of the giants he saw. Our great friend Chancey Holdsworth joins us to share whats going on in his world as he helps create and produce the BuckVentures television show. Noel tops things off with the announcement that he filled his Iowa archery tag! What a...

Noel is flying solo for this edition of the Rut Revival miniseries while Lance is out chasing giant mulies in Colorado. Hear updates from the field as well as the successes of some dear friends. The theme of the day: don't give up because things are still rocking and rolling! Noel lends advice and encourages listeners to tune in to other avenues for information like Realtree for more specific...

Sweet November is here and Noel and Lance are ready! Join us each week for these special editions of The Hunting Heritage Podcast as we dig into what we saw and what we're looking forward to in regard to the Whitetail Rut of 2025. We'll be checking in with friends from all across the Midwest to see what's happening in their neck of the woods as well. As always, thanks for listening!!! #whitetail #...

We’re back after a weeklong hiatus and we have stories to tell. Lance has been in the deer woods and the duck blind with his son and Noel FINALLY connects on a deer on property that he owns. The boys enjoy reconnecting after some time apart and talk about where Noel spent his last week: Realtree Farms in Georgia! We preview upcoming trips for Lance to Colorado and Missouri and give a brief update...

Take a look back at the 2025 Bonus Episodes of "Strut Revival" with Noel, Lance, and a whole lot of guests! Logan Cooke isn’t just a Pro Bowl NFL player; he’s a hunting and conservation machine as well. Join Noel Gandy and Lance Cornelius as they visit with Logan about his recent success in Hawaii, his plans for the Mississippi turkey season, and a whole lot more on this week’s episode o...

Ep. 11: Opening Day with the WOLFPACK Deer seasons all across the country are furiously opening up and Iowa’s whitetail season is no different. This week, Noel and Lance are joined by their good friend Zac Ripperger as a special guest host. Together, they are affectionately known as the Wolfpack (in their own minds) and take time to reminisce on old times and look ahead to the future of their seas...

Very few people in the world are popular enough to be known by one name: Madonna, Cher, and Bono to name a few. In the hunting world there are even fewer. The exception: T-Bone! Travis “T-Bone” Turner is as good of a guy as you will ever meet. His time as a personality with Bone Collector and Realtree helped introduce the world to the archery guru who is full of knowledge and laughs.  Take a step...

The Hunting Heritage Podcast was established in 2025 to celebrate and promote the hunting and outdoor lifestyle. We will reflect on the heritage that was passed down to so many of us and look ahead and discuss our plans to keep the dream alive! Join Noel Gandy and Lance Cornelius as they dive into the Hunting Heritage!

The long anticipated arrival of The Hunting Heritage Podcast is here! Join Lance Cornelius and Noel Gandy as they keep us entertained and informed while discussing what they consider to be a staple of every hunter's story: their Genesis. They'll work to answer the "why" question with their guests as it pertains to the reasons for hunting and the passion that develops as a result. In this opening e...

The long anticipated finale of the Spring mini series “The Strut Revival” is finally here. Join Noel as he recaps a great turkey season and as he looks ahead to what the future holds for he and Lance with The Hunting Heritage Podcast! Instagram: Noel- @noelgandy Lance- @no_insta_lance YouTube: The Hunting Heritage Podcast @huntingheritagepodcast Facebook: Noel- facebook.com/gandyoutdoors Lance- fa...