The Trophy Life

We’re back in action with a fresh episode recapping how our duck season has shaped up so far, the highs and lows from the blind, and a look ahead as Jeremy gears up for a work trip north of the border to Canada—documenting waterfowl hunts, capturing photos and content, and chasing that next creative spark. Beyond the hunting and travel, we also get a little more personal in this one—talking about...

We’re back! After a few weeks off the mic, we fired up the mics live from the boat on opening morning of Wisconsin’s northern duck season. A shorter, more laid-back episode—but it felt good to catch up while waiting for legal light. Jeremy shares some highlights from his wild two-week filming trip to New Mexico for an elk hunt, Brittany fills us in on life back home, and we talk through our though...

Welcome back to The Trophy Life Podcast ! After a short break, we finally sat back down at the table to recap a busy season of outdoor trade shows — including the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Oklahoma City, Game Fair in Minnesota, and the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo in Oshkosh. We share the pros and cons of each show , the good and the bad, and where we see value in connecting with the outdoor community....

We’re back in the home studio after an awesome weekend at Strike Force—Retriever Roadmap’s annual dog training event and one of our favorite traditions of the year. Two full days of working with Willow, reconnecting with the community, and soaking in everything we love about the dog world. This year was extra special—Jeremy had the chance to document the entire weekend, capturing not just the acti...

In our very first "roadcast", we hit record while heading down the road to this year’s Retriever Roadmap Strike Force training weekend — a highly anticipated event for us and for Willow. In this episode, we share our expectations and excitement leading into the weekend, reconnecting with friends, watching dogs progress, and soaking in the community around it all. Jeremy talks about the o...

After a short break from the mics, we’re back in the boat — literally and figuratively — and this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and a few unexpected curveballs. We kick things off by catching up on life and recent work, including some exciting projects Jeremy has been grinding on and what could be a major shift in the fall. Then we dive deep into our latest fishing adventures, where we’v...

After a few weeks off the mic, we’re back with a full recap of the last month of life—and let’s just say, it’s been a wild ride. Jeremy kicks things off with stories from his recent trip to Canada where he filmed a black bear hunt for @theofficialhunterbrand—capturing what he calls the most incredible footage of his career. That film will be airing on Sportsman Channel later this year! He also div...

In this week’s episode, Jeremy opens up about the seasonal stress he used to feel during spring breakup as a full-time logger — when work was at the mercy of Mother Nature and income was anything but guaranteed. Now, things look a little different, with a growing client base, a steady stream of shoots, and a career that’s gaining real momentum. We chat about Brittany’s new venture into trout fishi...

🎙️ The Trophy Life Podcast | Ep. "The Making of a Good Duck Dog" 🦆🐾 In this episode of The Trophy Life Podcast , your hosts @jeremy_streu and @brittstreu sit down to reflect on the recent devastating ice storm that swept through the Upper Great Lakes region, the impact it had on the community, and Jeremy’s hands-on volunteer service through his local fire department — clearing roads an...

In this episode of The Trophy Life Podcast , we break down enduring a brutal snowstorm that has us counting the days until open water season officially begins. The anticipation is real, and we’re gearing up for what we hope to be an unforgettable fishing season. We dive into some of our most memorable musky catches, including Jeremy’s near 50” giant, Brittany’s first-ever musky, and the epic trip...

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to stand out in today’s digital world—how to effectively promote yourself and your work on social media while staying true to your craft. Jeremy shares insights into his latest projects, new clients, and the goals he's chasing as a professional photographer and videographer. We also discuss Brittany’s journey as a business owner in the beauty indust...

In this episode of The Trophy Life, my wife and I take a deep dive into my past as a logging business owner in Wisconsin and the immense pressures that came with it. From industry downturns, financial strain, and the lasting effects of COVID, to the physical and mental toll of staying relevant in an unforgiving industry—it was a career that tested me in every way. But sometimes, stepping away is t...

In this episode, we dive deep into taking control of your life and focusing on what truly matters within your immediate circle. We discuss the challenges of raising children in today’s world, the influence of outside factors, and why homeschooling is a serious consideration for our daughter’s early years. Brittany opens up about her personal battle with bullying throughout school and the emotional...

Episode 9 is in the books, and we were all over the board! The joys of podcasting and embracing the conversations. We start out by talking about some exciting news, which is we both were guests on a podcast! Brittany got to chat all about life, the outdoors, hunting and fishing on the "She Goes Beyond" podcast. Jeremy also then got to appear as a guest with the guys from M42 Adventures t...

"Our First Trip to Nashville"  NWTF 2025 promised to be an unforgettable journey filled with camaraderie, cherished memories, and exciting new opportunities. Known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage, Nashville offers an ideal backdrop for friends to explore and connect. Now throw in an outdoor trade show, like NWTF littered with our kind of people, it was sure a trip...

In today's episode we first recap our most recent ice fishing trip to Hayward, a sun up to sun down day with a great group of friends. Other topics include a little excitement for our trip to the NWTF Convention in Nashville, and also some more personable topics such as managing our health and fitness, choosing the right person to create a life with and much more!  Thanks for watching and fol...

In episode six we really dive into some of the behind the scenes in the journey of Jeremy's freelance creative career, his most recent shoot with a local Tribe to document a kids fishing camp. The nuts and bolts of making good money, finding good quality clients as well as Brittany's curiosity in learning the ropes of diving into photography and videography herself. Ice fishing of course...

This week, we dive into our new visual look (find us on YouTube if your into viewing your podcasts!) Ice fishing, and some of our upcoming plans as well as the world of trade shows within the outdoor industry. We even brush into some camera talk and exciting business opportunities coming. 

On this weeks episode we dive deep into Jeremy's recent work trip to Arkansas, recap a ice fishing trip with our friends to Winnebago for our first experience and talked about some things we have coming around the corner including NWTF in Nashville in a few weeks. 

In episode 3, we celebrate the better half of the shows birthday, Brittany turned 31 and we dive into all things life. What were looking forward in the next year of life together, past failures and successes and of course it wouldn't be an episode without talking a little hunting or fishing. We reflect on a couple of our favorite moments of this past hunting season.  Hope y'all enjoy! 

In this episode, we touch on various topics from, yes of course...Ducks but we travel the journey of brief reflection of where we've come from and eventually getting on topic about creating the life you want to live.  It's the joy of podcasting, you never quite know where the conversation will lead. We hope you enjoy! 

Listen along to get to know hosts Jeremy and Brittany. Throughout the first official episode you'll get to know us, who we are and what we're about. We layout some of the plans we have for the show; all things outdoors and all things life.  We hope you'll follow along in our new journey.