The Rolling Thunder Podcast

This week on the podcast, Spence is joined by Matt Messer from Cotton Gin Smokers, who stopped by the shop to fire up the smoker and treat the crew to a killer lunch. They dive into all things barbecue—from techniques and flavor to what sets Cotton Gin apart—and talk through the journey that led Matt to turn his passion into a business. It's a laid-back conversation full of great food, good storie...

This week, we're talking machines! One of the most critical steps in building our duck calls begins in the machine shop. Every call we make passes through one of our four HAAS     machine—starting as a solid rod of acrylic and ending as a precision-cut duck call blank. Spence is joined by Daniel, Jay, and Russ—our three machinists who help keep the Rolling Thunder world turning. The guys dive into...

It's time for Collect No. 6! The LA cut—known for its raspy tone from top to bottom—has been one of our most requested calls for a while now. Well, we heard you, and the guys have delivered. This week, Drake Levey and Riley Bennett from our tuning room sit down with Spence to talk about the new call model, the BruteLA, dropping July 7th. It also makes up this month's batch of 40 Collect Calls.

Giving back to the community is one of the most importnat things for Rolling Thunder, wether it's hosting a quick lunch for the local guys or setting up a charity golf scramble, we enjoy it all! This week Spence is joined by Haley Duffey from the Carl Perkins Center here in Somerville. Years ago Spence called Haley and asked if he and some friends could donate leftover money from a golf scramble t...

Live at the shop! This one was a special one for many reasons, we had our 7th annual Charity Golf Scramble, live auctions, and a whole hog served by the one and only, Malcom Reed. Malcom started "HowtoBBQright" over 15 years ago, and today Spence is sitting down with he and his team to learn a little more about what goes on behind the scenes with big barbecue! Being their first time at the Rolling...

It's officially Golf Scramble weekend!! The whole hog is on the smoker, the guys got their practice round in this morning, and the shop is full of people! It's pure chaos here at the shop, but we love it. Sit down with Spence as he catches up with the Davidson brothers after their recent hunting trip out west. The guys talk turkey and get into some controversial topics, as well as go over the whol...

This week, we're covering a bit of everything! Turkey season has wrapped up, and we're joined by longtime friend and Rolling Thunder team member, Chris Spencer — Also Delta Waterfowl's Regional Director for Alabama. No stranger to the mic, Chris previously hosted our podcast, but now it's his turn to do the talking. He gives us the inside scoop on what's happening at Delta Waterfowl and shares som...

Employees of Rolling Thunder are no stranger to having cameras around, but there are a few that tend to stay behind the scenes. Join Spence for episode 178 as he introduces Rolling Thunder's "Hen House", the girls of the shop that make a lot of things possible! Madi Thomas, Maddie Halford, and Libby Flanagan give you some of the day to day life that happens in the shipping room.

It's almost time for Collect #5, and this month the design hits home a little harder for some. The Gadsden Flag, displayed on the barrel of the call, is a representation of not giving up our liberties or freedoms as a nation. In this episode, Spence talks about current events in today's economy, and Aaron Blackwood, one of Rolling Thunder's longest-serving employees, gives insight into how his ser...

The guys have brought the podcast back to the shop! To celebrate an amazing turkey season, the guys rolled out the podast table and started frying some turkey. Jacob German, our marketing director, and Lanier Bonner, our leathermaker, sit down with Spence to talk about how their season has gone so far!

Join us for a sit down with Trent Shell and Chris Figge , a Missouri park ranger who was gracious enough to let us invade his home turf to chase a turkey or two. Let's talk ducks , turkeys , the state of hunting and listen to a Park Ranger story or two. Thanks for listening , share this episode with a friend , and as always - we'll catch you on the next one!

In this heartwarming episode of the Rolling Thunder Podcast , Chris is in the shop for a different kind of rodeo — a Turkey Rodeo ! Tune in as he sits down with a group of young hunters fresh off their first successful turkey hunts. These kids share their excitement, nerves, and stories from the hunt, all with the kind of wide-eyed wonder that reminds us why we fell in love with turkey hunting in...

Pop into the RTGC Booth at NWTF and take a couple of minutes to meet - the ROAD DOGS .    As these fellas get ready to start the '25 Trade Show tour , we get a quick introduction into who they are , some of the cool things Rolling Thunder dropped at NWTF , and an invtite to meet 'em on the road.   Thanks for listening , share this episode with a friend and as always - we'll catch you on the next o...

This week Chris catches up with Roll Tide Riles himself - Mr. Riley Bennett. If you didn't know, RIley is one half of the tuning team at Rolling Thunder and on this week's episode we recap duck season , have a laugh or two , and get a little piece of the story that led Riley to his love for calling ducks and to the calls that make it possible.   Thanks for joining us , leave us a rating and review...

Have questions about the Collect series? Well on this episode Spence and Mr. Jacob German fill Chris in on some of the details.    Mark your calendars and pay attention to our social media channels and don't miss each month's drop!

On this episode , Chris catches up with Cody and Robbie from More Than A Calling. These are two followers of Jesus that - along with the rest of the MTAC team - are doing some really cool work in connecting other waterfowlers with Christ.   Season 3 of The Fly By is now available on amazon and at www.morethanacalling.com- so tune in and hear a little more about the project and the folks behind it....

This week we had the privilege to sit down with Ich Stewart and Blakley Cobb with The Public Timber project. These guys are part of a team that is doing their best to unite the public land hunters of Arkansas and make the experience better for everyone who steps foot on public ground.   With some cool stuff underway and some big plans for the future - take a listen and get to know a little bit mor...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of duck hunting and waterfowl conservation with Josh Osborn from the Forbes Biological Station , one of the leading waterfowl research centers in the U.S. Discover some of the science behind duck behavior, migration patterns, and habitat management that impacts us as hunters and conservationists alike. Learn how research at Forbes Biological Station hel...

There is not much better than watching a dog do what it was created to do.    This week Chris sits down for a few minutes with Blake Haithcoat of Sinking Creek kennels and we get a little bit of his story and how he became a "dog guy".   Thanks for listening , and as always - we'll catch you on the next one.

On this week's episode we sit down in Chene's Mephis location with Mr. Jeff Jones.   We talk about the success of the Stuttgart store launch , talk a little duck hunting , and hear some of Mr. jeff's story and how his career led him to things that were #builtbetter.   We hope you enjoy this episode , and as always - we'll catch you on the next one! 

Join us for a sitdown at SEMO Outfitters with our buddies Shane Garner , Kyle Wojo , and Lane Dunning after the second split opener.   Shane has one heck of an operation , and great people around camp. If you haven't already - give them a look! Let's talk about pressure , managing the resource , and whether or not duck hunting is better or worse on an east wind.   Thanks for listening and as alway...

Join us as we sit down with Mr. David Schuessler and get the ins and out of Ducks Unlimited's "Into the Vault" event!   A conservation success story that came out of a global pandemic - there are some pretty unique pieces available in this year's event. Here is the backstory as well as all the details that you needto know so that you can own a piece of history!   Thanks for listening , leave us a...

This week we wrap up "Origins" - a conversation with Spence , Chuck , and Hollis about life , hunting buddies , memories , and lessons. We hope you enjoy this two part episode - if you missed last week go check out Episode 162!  Here's to windy days , understanding wives ,warm coats , and waders that don't leak. Here's to old decoys and guns that repeat. Here's to cupped wings , clean kills , and...

Tune in this week for Part 1 of "Origins". A conversation with Spencer , his dad Chuck , and his Uncle Hollis.     We get to dive into a bit of the Halford story , unpacking how Chuck and Hollis ended up on their first duck hunt that has ultimately led us to where Rolling Thunder is today.   We get to hear some old hunting stories and reminiscence about memorable hunts , old dogs , and preaching s...

This week we catch up with long time friend and mastermind behind Lite boots - Mr. Brooks Tinsley.   We recap his recent trip to Canada with our good buddy Thomas Gilpin , talk water , talk ducks , and talk a little bit about The Island. Come along with us!   As always we are so grateful for you listening to the podcast - if you enjoy it write us a review , leave us a rating and share it with a fr...