The Rolling Thunder Podcast

That state of Alabama seems to know a thing or two about producing champions...maybe there's something in the water. Our good buddy Adam is no exception to the rule and came back from Idaho and the 2021 Master National Hunt Test with some hardware. Since he's too decent a human to go bragging on himself, we'll do it for him! It's a tremendous achievement and we are proud of his success.  Adam was...

In this episode, Spence and Rob are on I-40 headed West in Black Betty 2. We talked about the Refuge Forum days, the evolution and popularity of the cutdown, the BSOD, and looking forward to Canada.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review and share it with a friend! 

In this episode, we sit down with Skip Valentine in Williamston, North Carolina. We met Skip on a job and we found out pretty quick that we all have a lot in common. He's a hunter, farmer, timber man, entrepreneur, and conservationist.  We had the opportunity to tour some of his farms in North Carolina and Virginia and talked him extensively about management techniques and philosophies from everyt...

There are years in life when it feels like not much has happened and then there a moments in life when it feels like years have happened . We've been away from the podcast for a minute, not because we've really wanted to but because a lot of life has been happening in the Rolling Thunder Family these past three or four weeks. Rob and his wife, Liz, welcomed a baby girl to the world, the Halfords h...

In this episode, Rob sits down with WWII veteran and life-long bird hunter, Gary Lockee to talk about his military service, bird hunting, running dogs in the field trials, and the founding of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN. Gary is 98 years old and has hunted quail and other game for 90 years. This is Part I of a multi part series on Gary's life and legacy.  If you like the sho...

In this episode, Rob sits down with WWII veteran and life-long bird hunter, Gary Lockee to talk about his military service, bird hunting, running dogs in the field trials, and the founding of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN. Gary is 98 years old and has hunted quail and other game for 90 years. This is Part I of a multi part series on Gary's life and legacy.  If you like the sho...

In this episode, we are joined by Adam Campbell. Adam the owner and head trainer of Hillside Kennels near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is also one of the co-hosts of The Dog House with his good buddy, Jimmy Rodgers. We talk about everything from training dogs, to being disciplined in work and in life, to prioritizing family time, all the way down Mississippi State's bid at a National Championship in Om...

In this episode, Rob and Spence sit down with Jeff Jones, the designer behind Chêne Gear, to take a deep dive into the features and specs of their new waders. We were excited to learn more about the waders and the many design considerations that went into making them. Jeff is passionate about hunting, but he's probably even more passionate about designing waterfowl gear that is Built Better .  Chê...

In this episode, we welcome back Lucky Duck National Sales Manager, Ricky Hart, to the podcast to get an update on what's going on in the Lucky Duck universe. We hear about some new products and some improvements or new takes on old ones. Earlier this spring, Lucky Duck launched the first 5-Star Rated kennel in the large dog category (up to a 110 lb dog.) Along the way, we talk about chasing after...

In this episode, Rob and Spence call up Terence Williamson and Hunter Wallis from the Rogue Hunts squad to wrap up their turkey season and to figure out how they are filling the days now that turkey season has ended. We talk about Terrence's recent finish at the World Championships in Mobile, AL and about Hunter Wallis' best season yet.  If you like the show, please subscribe and share it with a f...

In this episode, Rob and Spence are joined by Michael Goodrum from Nashville, TN. Michael isn't your average turkey hunter and loves shaking it up during turkey season with his weekly raps which drop on, you guessed it... Fridays.  For Michael, a successful turkey hunt, doesn't always end with pulling the trigger (even though you were staring down the barrel) right at him. It's about chasing the t...

In this episode, Spence and Tripp catch us up on their recent trip to Pennsylvania to hunt with Hunter Wallis, his father Jeff Wallis, and Kevin Taylor. It was a great hunt with plenty of lessons learned... If you like the show, share it with a friend and follow along with us at @rollingthundercalls

From the back porch of Feathers Chapel, Rob and Spence catch up about Spence's Western Tour with the RT crew ( S4C9 ,) Rob's lessons learned in Kansas, and about the 3rd Annual Rolling Thunder Golf Scramble benefiting the Carl Perkins Center. Check the RT Instagram page for update on the event. Spots are filling up so you'll want to reach out ASAP to get a team in. Even if you don't play golf, we'...

In this episode we talk about some memories of friends in the duck woods and Spence gives some pointers on how to approach hunting Kansas Rios on new ground in foreign territory. At the end of the episode, we have some information about our waterfowl expansion in 2021-2022.  If you like the show, subscribe and share it with a friend! It helps us get out there. Follow along with us at @rollingthund...

In this episode, we get back on the line with our favorite South Carolinian,  MICHAEL Boozer. We had Boozer on the show for Ep 41 ahead of the Low Country Invitational. As promised, we had to call for the report on the weekend.  We talk about the origins of the Invitational and about Spence and Boozer's hunt with Boozer's daughter. It was a special morning in a special place.  If you don't already...

In this episode, Rob, Spence, and Ben catch up on the back porch of Feathers Chapel about the past week or so of turkey season. Sometimes everything goes your way until the last minute and a turkey walks free. Sometimes that happens a few times. Turkey hunting isn't transactional, it's a process.  Subscribe and Never Miss and Episode Follow Us at @rollingthundercalls

In this episode, we join Rob and Spence on the back porch of Feathers Chapel. There's been a whole lot going on in the Rolling Thunder world this past week. We talk about our buddy, Jason Hart's, accomplishment of 49, Fox Haas and Col. Tom Kelly's hunt in West Point, Mississippi and their impact on the spring turkey woods, and Rob tells the story of his first turkey. We also talk about the absolut...

In this episode, Spence Halford, Kelan Samples, and the boys are in the truck on their way back from a successful hunt in Kansas with our friends from Phire Creek Outfitters. The boys, Tripp and Weston, talk us through their hunts and their favorite moments from the trip. There's some special about hearing a hunt retold from the perspective of these boys. The good old days are now.  Big thanks to...

In this episode, we are joined by our good buddy, David Hawley, on the back porch of Feathers Chapel to catch up on the season so far and to talk about hunting educated birds, managing your property for healthier, more sustainable turkey populations, the resurgence of the turkey trumpet, the mission of the Wild Turkey Report, and about why you should never lock Black Betty without asking... If you...

Alright - you're going to want to take out a pencil and a piece of paper for this one. We were fortunate enough to get on the line with one of the most interesting and influential people in the turkey world. Dr. Mike Chamberlain a.k.a the Wild Turkey Doc. Dr. Chamberlain is a Terrell Professor in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. His research and th...

In this episode, we catch up with our good buddy from South Carolina, Michael Boozer. He's a road warrior and a dyed in the wool turkey hunter. We talk to him about the romance of the spring turkey hunt, The Turkey Fight Club, and about taking your children hunting. One of the most colorful people you'd ever meet. We hope to catch up with Boozer again in South Carolina in a few weeks at the Low Co...

In this episode, we are joined by Jason Hart from Nomad Outdoor from sunny Florida and Osceola turkey camp. We talk about the Florida opener and about the new innovations in the Nomad Outdoor turkey line for 2021. Jason has harvested a wild turkey in 47 of 49 states. We talk about his pursuit of the final two and how this will, hopefully, be the season that he accomplishes it. Along the way, we'll...

In this episode, we hear from Tripp and Spence Halford about their opening day turkey hunt down in Mississippi. Doesn't get much sweeter than a father and son walking into a block of woods with hope and anticipation and walking out with memories that will last a lifetime.  Also, in this episode, we are joined by Austin Stapleton on his way back to Texas. We talk about turkey season coming up and t...

After being stood up the night before, Rob and Spence finally catch up with Brandon Pendergrass and Jeff Lovan of the Chasing Spring Project. If you've been following along, you know that things have been pretty "tough" for the guys at their spring quarters in Hawaii. As a matter of fact, the spring just about couldn't be getting off to a better start for this bunch and we're excited to share more...

What if you set up for a podcast and no one came? You'd get episode 37. We were set to talk to our buddies Jeff Lovan and Brandon Pendergrass from Chasing Spring but they got held up in the airport ahead of the Hawaii turkey hunt. So instead of shutting it down, Ben, Rob and their father Greg Kinney turned the beagles loose. We talked a little bit about turkey hunting, field care for your dog, and...