This Life Ain't For Everybody

Tyler Jordan is the host of Realtree Outdoors on The Outdoor Channel and Realtree365 and Realtree Spring Thunder. Tyler grew up in arguable one of the most recognizable hunting families, son to Bill Jordan who started Realtree. The guys get into conservation, hunting, and working to develop and perfect new camouflage patterns. This podcast was recorded during the NWTF convention in Nashville, Tn.

Andy Griggs is an American country music artist who’s had numerous country hits on the Billboard charts. Andy talks about growing up in a musical family but it wasn’t until the passing of his brother and in his grieving he picked up a guitar and got into the country music world. Andy recalls one of his favorite moments in his career was his singing a Shine on Me duet with Waylon Jennings. Andy pla...

We’re at Honey Brake Lodge in Louisiana hunting with Troy Link, owner of Jack Link’s Jerky. Troy talks about his long family heritage and generational knowledge in the meat industry and how their humble family run business has grown to the most recognized meat snack in the world. It’s truly an American success story and Troy attributes the success to the Jack Link’s work culture and his “Team” of...

Founder and host of the wildly successful Bone Collector TV series and Realtree Road Trips, Michael Waddell brings positivity and fun into his filmed hunts which has earned him the reputation as being one of the best TV show host in TV and for sure in the hunting industry. Michaels success was due, no doubt, to his upbringing and how his father taught him the value of working hard and staying humb...

Everyone knows Jim as the professional big game hunter but how about Jim the competitive waterpolo athlete or singer/songwriter? We got a chance to sit down and have a conversation with the legendary Jim Shockey at the SCI convention in Reno, NV. Jim shared stories from his past hunts and tense moments he encounter while in dangerous parts of the world. Plus, we get into the current state of polit...

Most would say making your profession out of riding bulls is crazy and you'd be correct. However, it would seem Chase Outlaw was predestined to live that cowboy life. He was riding calves at 4 and was only 10 when he rode his first bull, so it came with little surprise when Outlaw won the third PBR event. Chase has battled back from serious injuries but keeps coming back to the sport he loves. We...

Ben Ratliff gives us a break down on life as a Tour Manager in Nashville. Ben talks about how his job works and how he and the band members become family as they travel and tour. Ben has represented various Nashville country music artist including currently Brent Cobb.

Chad visits Kelli and Grant Mallicote of Bodyguard Bumpers in Paris Texas. We learn the inspiring entrepreneur story from them building something out of necessity and developing it into one of the top truck accessories companies in the United States. Check them out at www.bodyguardbumpers.com

Brent Cobb is one of, if not the best songwriter, in the industry right now. We get to learn a bit of Brent's backstory growing up in the South, his influences and experiences to become a Grammy-nominated artist and filling concert venues across the country.

Hailey Whitters is a emerging country singer-songwriter. Hailey talks about her roots from from Iowa and moving to Nashville to follow her dream of becoming a country singer.

Brian sits down for the fourth installment of his conversation with Chad. They finish his years as a fighter Pilot on missions and get into his new career as a commercial pilot. Chad has a lot of interest in air travel and different aircrafts. So the topics are diverse and the questions cover things that everyday travelers would want to learn. Brian has a story that inspires us all and we are so p...

Brian Moore and Canada continue their conversation on Brian’s Military career as an American Fighter Pilot. They touch on his move to Germany and his beginning of missions in Iraq. They get to his stories missions in which he received medals and awards for. His story continues to amaze Chad and we hope that you enjoy the episode. We are proud to be partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions and LEER Topp...

Brian Moore is a U.S. Military Fighter Pilot. In part two, he discusses the beginning stages of of his military career with Chad. Brian starts in Korea and then heads to Germany and then to Iraq. His approach to his career and life are spot on and Chad digs deep to see what makes Brian click. Today’s episode is brought to you by LEER Camper Shells and DECKED Storage Systems.

Rachael Moore is a United States Air Force Fighter Pilot. She has operated F-16 fighter jets her entire career and she sits down with Chad to discuss what it meant to become a female Fighter Pilot, how she met her husband who is also a fighter pilot, and how the urge to get back in the cockpit is still on the front of her brain. This episode is brought to you by Jack Link’s Meat Snacks and Traeger...

Brandon Schreiber has always lived out in the country; the woods are his backyard. He started hunting at a young age with his father, who taught him the ethics and hard work it takes to become a successful outdoorsman. At the age of 18, Brandon started a career of guiding that soon evolved into the ownership and operation of hunting and fishing camps Cree Lake Lodge and Buck Country Outfitters.

Chad and Leith talk about the state of the Country Music industry. Leith talks about his experiences as a singer/songwriter in Nashville and getting work with some of the best in the industry. Plus, Leith play's a few of our favorite songs you don't want to miss.

Brian Moore is a decorated United States Air Force and Navy Fighter Pilot. He sits down with Chad to discuss his fascination with airplanes and how it all got started at a young age. They build into the discussion and get into Brian’s early days as a pilot. This is just Part One of his saga and you can plan on seeing Part 2,3, and 4 coming soon. He is a true hero and it is humbling to have him on...

Hendo is a world class Fighter but more importantly, a world class person. On this episode of the podcast, Hendo sits down with Chad to discuss his new business endeavors in California that consist of the restaurant and bar sectors, Seven Bells Brewery. His plans are legit and all of it sounds like it’s going to be one wild ride for Hendo and his team! We will be at the Grand Opening but until the...

Matt talks to us about what is vision and how it effects your performance. He explains how human vision differs from animals and how you can improve your vision.

Chad recaps some of his recent past episodes with Chad Ward with Treager Grills, Matt Mangano with Zach Brown Band, Michael Hunsucker with Heartland Bowhunter, George Brett baseball legend and MMA champion Ryan Bader. Chad also announces launching The Fowl Life podcast which will focus on Waterfowl hunting, giving great hunting tips and stories from chasing the waterfowl migration.

Ryan DuWayne Bader is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently signed with Bellator MMA, where he is champion in both the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.

Eukanuba Sporting Dog invites "This Life Ain’t For Everybody" crew to Minnesota to go live at Game Fair! The audience was great, the panel was strong, the background noise was almost too much, but we got ‘er done! Sit back and enjoy the talk on hunting dogs, nutrition, training and why a dog is truly Man’s or Women’s best friend! This episode is brought to you by Eukanuba Brand Dog Food!

Growing up, baseball meant everything to Chad and his brothers. They all played for the Royals in Little League and all three of them idolized Number 5 of the Major Leagues Kansas City Royals, the one and only George Brett! Funny how things worked out but now they get to call him a friend. George sits down with Chad to discuss everything from his youth to being drafted by the Royals to his monumen...

Michael Hunsucker is the Co-Founder and Host of the popular outdoor television series Heartland Bowhunter. At a young age, he is already a veteran in the outdoor industry as he continues to strive for excellence. He sits down with Chad in his hometown of Kansas City to discuss his humble beginnings, his ideas for this national brand, where the industry is and where we are headed, as well as some s...

Chad Ward is a seasoned professional BBQ pitmaster. He's co-founder of Whiskey Bent BBQ and is on Traeger Grills BBQ Pro Team. The 2 Chad's talk about everything from music, cooking, sports and their different lifestyles. This episode is brought to you by Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ.