The Rolling Thunder Podcast

Back to your regularly scheduled programming; in this episode, we are joined by Hunter Farrior, the founder of Spring Legion and author of the book " Ballad of a Turkey Hunter . " You won't find too many guys in their twenties who have written and published a book, let alone about turkey hunting. We talk turkey hunting, learn more about Spring Legion, writing his book, and the romance of turkey hu...

Last week, Blake McWilliams and the boys at Mallard Estates Outfitter hosted several veteran and active-duty servicemembers at the lodge for the veterans' hunt weekend. These men were kind enough to sit down with us to share their stories, what hunting and the outdoor community means to them, and what it means to serve and be proud of your country.  A huge thanks to Dalton Fish, Trent Collette, an...

No matter what that woodchuck said and the ice in the forecast, spring is coming... In this episode, we catch up with our friends, Josh Grossenbacher and Hunter Wallis while they are in town ahead of the 2021 turkey season. We talk call building, calling competitions, the turkey expansion, selection your first mouth call, and trips to come. Boy, are we ready for spring around here... If you like t...

In this episode, Rob and Ben catch up with Spence as he and Dylan head out to brush blinds the night before they get after some greasy Missouri Honkers. The guys talk about the gap we all find ourselves in between duck season and turkey season; some waterfowl seasons are still open for geese and the conservation snow goose season is getting kicked off in earnest. Stay tuned to the end of the show...

In this episode Rob and Spence talk about the winding down of duck season and about Little Reyno. What started out as a promise among friends has turned into ducks on the strap and smiles and stories shared among friends and family. They aren't finished but it's on its way.  If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to mor...

In this episode Ben, Rob, and Spence catch up about the duck report for the last several weeks, the Rona, and we learn a little bit more about Chen̂e Gear and what's in store for the coming year...  Thank you for your support! If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks.   Follow us for more Rolling Thunder Con...

In this episode, we get a whole host of characters together to record in Brownsville, TN during Partner's Week at Mallard Estates Outfitter. Join us as we catch up with Haley Fochs from Lucky Duck Premium Decoys, Trey Sears from JEBS Chokes, Austin Stapleton, Blake McWilliams from MEO, The FLAKE from MEO, and Seth Dortch from Final Flight Outfitters among others.  We tried to keep the beagles in t...

Salt water, sinking mud, thousands of teal, and a diverse array of other species and experiences all set against a the dramatic backdrop of the Wasatch mountains. If you've ever thought about hunting out there, here's a great chance to learn some more about it, first hand. In this episode Rob and Spence catch up with Dave Beck, of Kanati Taxidermy, to hear about his trip out west to Utah to hunt o...

What a year! 2020 was not without its challenges, but the good in 2020 far outweighed the bad. In a year that many find things to complain about, we've chosen to see the good...and there's a lot of it! In this episode Rob and Spence give a little preview of the Rolling Thunder Productions 2020 Anthem and call up a few of the individuals in the RT family who were a part of many of the special momen...

Merry Christmas! Gather 'round - we've got a special Christmas Story from Spence and the RT Crew.  Managed to keep the beagles in check...

Cut the beagles loose...in this episode, we catch up with Matt Teal and Hunter Lewis from Whispering Oaks Lodge to see how their 2020 waterfowl season is going and to hear about how things work up the lodge. Along the way we learn about their mad-dash blind drawings in the morning, what's coming in the future, and how love will get you shot in the face. It's a good one folks!    If you like the sh...

In this episode, Spence joins Rob and Ben from the driver's seat of Black Betty to give the back story for Chapter 4 of Season 4, "Seven Mile." We talk about scouting and the grind of the waterfowl season and the difference that the will to find where the birds are going can make on a hunt. In addition to this, we talk about the second split of the Arkansas duck season and a few other topics along...

In this episode, Rob sits down with the whole gang at Mallard Estates Outfitter in Brownsville, TN to talk about how the season has been so far and what it takes to be an outfitter. It isn't just showing up and killing ducks, you have to be a booking agent, a farmer, a carpenter, a welder, an electrician, a psychiatrist (bartender), a chauffer, a comedian, and eventually you get to be a duck hunte...

We are back after a one-week hiatus from the show. It was time to hang out with family during Thanksgiving and kill a few ducks in the woods. From all of us at Rolling Thunder Game Calls, we hope you are absolutely burning them up this season.  In this episode, Rob, Ben, and Spence recap the first split in Arkansas which included some great hunts and a cold night sleeping on the dirt. We also lear...

In this episode, Rob, Ben, and Spence sit down in LaGrange to look ahead to the opening weekend of duck season in Arkansas. It goes without saying that 2020 has been a weird year...and with all of the things that have changed, it's nice to know that some things haven't.  Good luck to everyone headed out this week. We hope you get 'em! Stay safe.    If you like the show, share it with a friend! If...

The temperature is dropping and the migrators are starting to head south. The Arkansas rivers are swelling and the ducks are back and we are talking turkeys? That's right - it takes a lot of work to make something look like it happened over night. In this episode we are joined by two new members of the Rolling Thunder Team, Josh Grossenbacher and Terence Williamson. Josh and Terence are two of the...

In this episode, Rob and Spence call up our friend, Jeff Barry, from Kent Cartridge. Jeff is the VP of Sales and Marketing for Kent and is a man on fire about ballistics, relationships, and innovation. We talk about the origins of Kent Cartridge in the wake of the federal ban of lead shot for migratory birds, innovation in a competitive market, and the physics of why speed matters. If you haven't...

In this episode, we welcome Tyler Coleman and Dave Beck from Kanati Taxidermy on the show to take a deep dive into the world of taxidermy. Far removed from the one-man band in the garage down a dirt road, Kanati is a world-class taxidermy operation out of Pennsylvania serving clients all across the country and beyond.  Tyler and Dave walk us through the entire process from harvest to finished prod...

We aren't exactly known for short episodes on the Rolling Thunder Podcast. In this episode, we are doing something a little different and are putting together a shorter episode in the hopes that you can listen on your lunch break from work or something along those lines. Don't worry - we are still coming out with our weekly, long form episodes. This is just bonus! So grab your lunch pail and join...

Hunting waterfowl means hitting the road. In this episode, Rob and Ben Kinney sit down to talk about their upcoming trips to Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas and pick up the phone to get a field report from Spence Halford on the Rolling Thunder boys in North Dakota. They also check in with Jed Lamb in Arkansas as the crew at Southern Prairie Outfitters gets ready for the season to come. If you like t...

In this episode, Spence Halford joins Rob and Ben Kinney to talk about his upcoming trip to North Dakota. Along the way, we talk about some advice for freelance hunters and share a few others stories from the timber. Got something that you'd like to hear about on the show? Message us on Instagram at @rollingthundercalls or @rolling_thunder_podcast   If you like the show, share it with a friend! Su...

In this episode, Rob and Spence sit down at Feather's Chapel to talk about what's coming down the pike in 2020-2021 for Rolling Thunder Productions, turkey side of the call business, and we're joined by an unexpected surprise guest fresh out of the arctic circle or the cotton picker (we're still not sure which). Hey if you like the show, please share it with a friend!  We appreciate you following...

In this episode, Rob and Ben Kinney catch up with Spence Halford to talk about Katie and Fighter's hunt test journey, his transformation into a BIG deer guy, his trip out west to New Mexico chasing elk, and a sneak peek about some big things coming out of Rolling Thunder Game Calls in the next year.  If you like the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend! Helps us out a...

In this episode, Rob and Ben catch up with Jed Lamb and Paul Shirley of Southern Prairie Outfitters for an update on the new operations in Kansas, their exciting new projects going on with the new lodge in Arkansas, the cost of a Happy Meal in Berta, and how the 2020-2021 waterfowl season is shaping up in the United States.  If you like the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with...

In this episode, I sit down with my good buddies and a duo of brothers, Dr. Ben Kinney and Rob Kinney, on the back porch on Feathers Chapel. On the show we discuss the 2020 turkey season, Canada, pulling calves, the traditions of hunting with family, the waterfowl season ahead, and some changes coming to the Rolling Thunder Podcast.