Best Brian Phelps Podcasts (2025)

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81. Perseverance and Processes with Rhys Andersen 59:12

6d ago59:12

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What would you do if your very first CNC machine didn’t even power on? For most people, that’s where the story would end. But for Rhys Andersen, it was just the beginning. In this episode, I sit down with one of the most determined shop owners I’ve ever interviewed. Rhys is the founder of Method Manufacturing in Austin, Texas — and his journey into…

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80. 4x Your Money with Machine Shops with Mike Payne 1:01:00

20d ago1:01:00

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What if you could double—or even quadruple—the value of a machine shop within just 12 months of buying it? For Mike Payne, this isn’t a hypothetical. It’s a repeatable system he’s refined across five acquisitions (and counting). In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Mike returns to the mic to break down exactly how he transforms tired shops into…

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EP 107 The Rio Grande Wild Turkey with Paul Campbell, Bret Collier, Pete Muller and Jesse Griffith 1:29:12

26d ago1:29:12

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The Rio Grande turkey occupies a variety of regions across the country thanks to translocation, but it is primarily known as the bird that occupies the more arid regions of the country, spanning from Texas north to Kansas. This bird also is characterized as being more "gobble-friendly" than its relatives to the east, and for it's caramel colored ti…

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EP 106 The Merriam's Wild Turkey with Jason Phelps and Chuck Carpenter 1:21:09

1M ago1:21:09

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To bag a Merriam's wild turkey, hunter must head west to the more mountainous regions of the country. While these birds may be known for weaker gobbles and some of the shortest spurs and beards of all the subspecies, the snow-white tips of the tail fan for Merriam's turkeys keep turkey hunter heading to the high country year after year! On this epi…

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79. The BTM Blueprint: Collaboration, Culture, and Growth 56:54

1M ago56:54

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In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Kyra Tillman, third-generation owner of BTM Industries. When Kyra returned to the family shop, she inherited more than just machines—she inherited decades of “this is how we’ve always done it.” What she’s done since is nothing short of a transformation. With grit, grace, and a serious knack f…

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78. The Power of Being Mission Driven - Court Durkalski of Truline Industries 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Most shop owners I talk to are focused on the usual things: keeping the machines humming, staying profitable, maybe planning for growth or succession. But what if the real unlock for your shop wasn’t more tech or tighter margins—but a completely different way of thinking about why your business exists in the first place? That’s what today’s episode…

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EP 105 The Eastern Wild Turkey with Hunter Farrior, Matt Stewart and Dr. Michael Chamberlain 57:00

2M ago57:00

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Easterns are the most widely distributed subspecies of the American wild turkey and primarily are found east of the Mississippi River. They are also the most abundant. In fact, you can find them in 38 states and numerous Canadian provinces. Known for their chestnut-brown tip, strong gobbles and longer beards, these birds draw countless hunters to t…

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77. Strategy & Execution Wins Customers - Matt Gawlik of 3D Graphite 47:27

2M ago47:27

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What happens when a serial entrepreneur with seven businesses under his belt decides to go all-in on graphite machining—and does it with some of the fastest, most precise equipment on the planet? You get Matt Gawlik, and in this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, he brings the heat. Host Paul Van Metre sits down with Matt to unpack a no-BS journey th…

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The Quiet Cut That's Loudly Threatening Small Manufacturing 35:09

2M ago35:09

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Most small manufacturers don’t realize they’re being quietly supported by one of the most impactful public-private partnerships in the country. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has long been the hidden backbone behind training programs, grant facilitation, process improvements, and critical tech upgrades for shops across the U.S. But r…

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EP 104 Brian Lovett NWTF Communicator of the Year Award Winner 50:13

3M ago50:13

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Renowned outdoor writer and Wisconsin-native Brian Lovett received the NWTF's Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year Award at the recent 2025 Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee for his ability to share the message of the NWTF’s efforts nationwide. While chasing turkeys in South Florida, the NWTF's Pete Muller sat down with Lovett to talk…

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76. Inside Secrets of a 200+ Machine Shop 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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When I first heard about Screwmatics—a shop with over 200 machines, 110 employees, and 16 buildings—I knew I had to talk to the guy behind it. In this episode, I sit down with Billy Hogge, the second-generation leader of Screwmatics out of Pageland, South Carolina. His story is incredible. His parents started the company 37 years ago with just two …

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EP 103 Wild Turkey Research with Dr. Michael Chamberlain 46:23

3M ago46:23

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In this episode, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with renowned wild turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain to dive deep into one of the most fascinating developments in modern turkey research — the wildturkeyDNA project. They explore how a casual Super Bowl Sunday conversation sparked a groundbreaking initiative to uncover the origins of odd plum…

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75. I’ve Seen It All: From Apprentice to Cars, Rockets, Implants & Robots – Jim Cooney 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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How do you go from being the kid who couldn’t sit still in class to leading the machine shop for one of Elon Musk’s most ambitious ventures? In this gripping and often jaw-dropping episode, I sit down with Jim Cooney—Head of the Machine Shop at Neuralink—for a raw and refreshingly honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the unconvent…

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EP 102 The Osceola Wild Turkey with Bo Meador and Mike Tussey 38:17

3M ago38:17

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In the lower 48, spring wild turkey seasons begin in early March with the opening of the south Florida zones allowing hunters to chase the Osceola wild turkey. The dark-winged beauties are one of the five subspecies of the American wild turkey and they occupy the states swamps, pastures, orange groves, oak hammocks and more,. They are a highly desi…

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#69 A Quick Update & Big Thanks 7:00

3M ago7:00

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Cindy takes the mic solo this week to share exciting updates for the Enjoying Life OTR community! From the newly revamped website to a growing blog featuring guest stories and behind-the-scenes content, there's more ways than ever to connect. She also dives into the difference between the Enjoying Life OTR Facebook page and private group, sharing w…

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74. From Employee to Employer - Adam Zimmer from Zimmer Design & Manufacturing 52:26

3M ago52:26

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Have you ever thought about what it takes to make the leap from employee to employer in the machining world? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I’m joined by Adam Zimmer, the founder of Zimmer Design & Manufacturing. Adam’s journey is a remarkable one—he went from working as a tool and die maker to owning and growing his own successful machin…

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EP 101 Robin Clark, Dan Ferraro & Roy Crain - Wheelin' Sportsmen Coast to Coast 1:09:07

4M ago1:09:07

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Robin Clark of Virginia & Dan Ferraro of Arizona are NWTF award recipients for helping people with disabilities discover or re-discover their passion for the outdoors. From hunting spring gobblers in Virginia to hunting javelina and doves in the deserts of Arizona, these two gentlemen have gone above and beyond what it means to be a mentor, live th…

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#68 Thinking About Getting Your Own Authority? The Realities of Running a Trucking Company 1:17:15

4M ago1:17:15

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Thinking about starting your own trucking company? Before you take the leap, let’s get real about the costs, challenges, and strategies for making it work. In this episode of Enjoying Life OTR, Cindy Tunstall and Kyle Hutchinson break down the real steps to going independent—from getting your own MC authority to securing freight and building relati…

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73. A Recipe for Winning High-Volume Work - Marvin Rodriguez of True Precision Machining 53:34

4M ago53:34

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What if understanding the true cost of every part you produce could be the key to scaling your machine shop? In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Paul Van Metre is joined by Marvin Rodriguez from True Precision Machining to explore the strategies that have driven the company’s remarkable growth. Marvin shares his journey from starting with litt…

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EP 100 Will Primos — The Truth About Conservation 42:43

4M ago42:43

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Renowned conservationist and outdoorsman, Will Primos, recently announced a partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to bring awareness to what conservation is and the role sportsmen and women play through the '…

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#67 You’re Already Negotiating—Here’s How to Win More Often 1:18:42

4M ago1:18:42

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You're already negotiating—whether you realize it or not. Every day, you're making deals, setting terms, and advocating for what you want. Whether it's negotiating pay, home time, freight rates, or just convincing your family where to go on vacation, the skills of negotiation affect every part of your life. The question is—are you using them to you…

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72. Tactics for Growth in 2025 1:03:44

4M ago1:03:44

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In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, Jason Davis, CEO of D&D Enterprises, is back for an insightful conversation on navigating growth and operational expansion in 2025. With nearly 26 years of experience in the machining industry, Jason shares his insights on scaling operations and avoiding the common pitfalls that come with growth. We dig into…

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#66 Truckers Gut Health: Win the battle Against Heartburn, Gas & More with Alyssa Simpson 51:59

5M ago51:59

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🚛💩 Let’s talk about the one thing every driver deals with but no one wants to discuss—your gut. Whether you’re dodging rest stop roulette, battling heartburn hotter than truck stop chili, or hoping gas isn’t louder than your stereo, gut health is serious business. That’s why we brought in Alyssa Simpson, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Gastroi…

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71. Why Trust Is Essential for Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing per Kirk Phelps 59:21

5M ago59:21

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Today’s guest is Kirk Phelps from American Precision Partners, a key figure driving the growth and transformation of multiple machine shops. Kirk’s journey into machining began as a teenager in his dad’s shop, where he started on manual machines while attending trade school. After experiencing burnout, Kirk joined the Air Force and served for six y…

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EP 99 SHOT Show Chats - John Wallace 44:50

5M ago44:50

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In 2013, John Wallace launched his Wild Game Cook Instagram page as a way to provide everyday outdoorsmen and women with ideas for easy-to-make meals using wild game meat. Nearly 10 years later, he has taken this passion for food and education about wild game cooking, processing and more and made it a full-time gig. At SHOT Show 2025, we sat down w…

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EP 98 SHOT Show Chats - Foster Bartholow 24:35

5M ago24:35

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Foster Bartholow, of Rapid City, South Dakota, is an accomplished trap shooter, an avid outdoor enthusiast and also is a talented videographer and photographer. When not spending his time dedicated to any of these pursuits, he also enjoys helping others with shooting techniques and getting kids into hunting. At SHOT Show, we sat down to talk about…

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EP 97 SHOT Show Chats - Jeremiah Doughty & Cody Gill 50:09

5M ago50:09

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During the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, we had a chance to sit down with Cody Gill and From Field to Plate chef Jeremiah Doughty to talk food, getting new people involved in the life-changing power of the outdoors and much more! Doughty is known for his recipes and food photography found on his social outlets, as well as Turkey Call magazine. And, …

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EP 96 2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show 50:29

5M ago50:29

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The National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show is a celebration of a year of successes in delivering on the mission and bringing people together through the life-changing power of the outdoors. And, this year will be bigger than the last with new events and chances to win, a bigger Sport Show with more vendors and experiences, and mo…

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EP 95 SHOT Show Chats - King Pedford Haymaker Hunting 23:34

5M ago23:34

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During SHOT Show 2025, we got a chance to sit down with King Pedford - retired boxer and host of Haymaker Hunting - to talk about his passion for turkey hunting and more. Pedford's show on Sportsman's Channel is described as a show that is meant "to educate and to share the joys, challenges, excitement, and my passion for hunting and fishing with y…

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70. How NTL Industries Leverages Social Media to Achieve Growth 52:36

5M ago52:36

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Greg McArthur’s journey in manufacturing began as a child sweeping floors and cleaning mats in his father’s machine shop. Over the years, he gained hands-on experience, evolving from a lathe hand to a skilled CNC machinist, estimator, and engineer. Eventually, Greg took a bold leap, bidding on a machine sight unseen on eBay and figuring out how to …

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#65 End Chronic Pain on the Road with Butch Phelps 50:21

5M ago50:21

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Butch Phelps Shares Life-Changing Solutions for OTR Drivers Long hours behind the wheel don’t have to mean chronic pain and stiffness. Butch Phelps, a licensed neuromuscular massage therapist and former trucker, understands the toll driving takes on your body—and he’s here with simple, practical solutions that fit into your day. In this episode, yo…

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#64 Gin Stephens' Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Healthier Journey 1:36:31

6M ago1:36:31

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What if one simple change could redefine your health and energy? In this episode of Enjoying Life OTR, we explore the powerful impact of intermittent fasting with Gin Stevens, NY Times best-selling author and expert on intermitten fasting. Gin shares game-changing strategies for incorporating fasting into the unique challenges of the trucking lifes…

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EP 94 Forests and Flocks Initiative 31:09

6M ago31:09

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This past fall, the NWTF launched its newest landscape-level, conservation initiative, Forests and Flocks. At the heart of this Northestern initiative is the NWTF’s dual mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Acess podcast, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with two of the biol…

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#63 Holiday Stories from the Road and Home 34:03

6M ago34:03

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What’s better than swapping holiday stories with friends who just get it? In this festive episode, the Enjoying Life OTRteam is sharing their favorite Christmas memories—whether from childhood, precious family time, or the open road. It’s a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the season together. Your hosts Cindy Tunstall and Malinda Fox-Well…

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69. Clearing the Path to Growth with David Hegenbarth from Federal Gear & Machine and Guyer Precision 57:30

6M ago57:30

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Dave bought two very different precision machining companies. One makes large gears in small volumes, and the other specializes in high-volume contract Swiss machining and other production machining. As an outsider to the industry, and not a technical shop owner, Dave shows that it’s not only possible, but an advantage not to be able to do programm…

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#62 Navigating the AI Landscape: Practical Tips for Truckers 1:12:11

6M ago1:12:11

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Imagine having a co-pilot for your trucking journey, not made of flesh and bone, but of circuits and code. Join Cindy Tunstall and Melinda Fox Wellington as they recount their own paths from skepticism to reliance on artificial intelligence. They've invited AI into their lives as a trusty assistant, helping with everything from composing emails to …

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#2 - Nicole Bell, Chief Commercial Officer at Curai Health 19:59

6M ago19:59

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Welcome to Healthcare: AI In Review! Our guest: Nicole Bell, Chief Commercial Officer at Curai Health Moderated By Missy Krasner, Gen AI Investor/Board Advisor In this episode, we discussed: Nicole Bell shares her career journey and her work at Curai Health. Curai Health’s AI-driven care model supports longitudinal primary care. Transitioning from …

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#3 - Patrick Hawthorne, SVP Pharmacy Network Partners at MedAdvisor Solutions US 7:35

6M ago7:35

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Welcome to Healthcare: AI In Review! Our guest: Patrick Hawthorne, SVP Pharmacy Network Partners at MedAdvisor Solutions US Moderated By Missy Krasner, Gen AI Investor/Board Advisor In this episode, we discussed: MedAdvisor's Role in Medication Adherence: Patrick Hawthorne explains MedAdvisor's omnichannel tactics for improving patient adherence. A…

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#4 - Fawad Butt, Founder & CEO at Penquin Ai 21:32

6M ago21:32

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Welcome to Healthcare: AI In Review! Our guest: Fawad Butt, Founder & CEO at Penquin Ai Moderated By Missy Krasner, Gen AI Investor/Board Advisor In this episode, we discussed: Fawad Butt's Background: Former Chief Data Officer at Optum and UnitedHealthcare, now leading Penguin AI. Penguin AI Launch: Emerging from stealth mode to tackle administrat…

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#5 - Bevey Miner, EVP Healthcare Strategy & Policy at Consensus Cloud Solutions 13:49

6M ago13:49

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Welcome to Healthcare: AI In Review! Our guest: Bevey Miner, EVP Healthcare Strategy & Policy at Consensus Cloud Solutions Moderated By Missy Krasner, Gen AI Investor/Board Advisor In this episode, we discussed: Bevey Miner's Expertise: EVP Healthcare Strategy & Policy at Consensus Cloud Solutions, discussing the transformative impact of AI on unst…

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68. Be a Sponge & Figure it Out with Steve & Jamie Michon from Zero Tolerance CNC 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

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Bravery, Grit and Can-Do attitude are in ample supply with Steve and Jamie Michon. They started a machine shop with 3 young boys, very little money, lived in Steve’s parent's basement, and bought a thrashed Fadal that Steve needed to completely rebuild before he could make parts on it. Similarly, Jamie knew nothing about Quickbooks, or the business…

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EP 93 Island Adventures 51:43

7M ago51:43

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Adventures are out there for those who are willing to take the path, or even water, less traveled. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, the NWTF's David Gladkowski and Pete Muller sit down with Nashville recording artist and wild game chef Justin Adams to chat about the adventures had on a coastal island adventure, a trip full of …

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#61 QUIT Smoking, Vaping the EASY Way with Wayne Spaulding 1:06:43

7M ago1:06:43

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What if quitting smoking, vaping or drinking could be as easy as flipping a switch in your brain? On Enjoying Life OTR, join us for a transformative conversation with Wayne Spaulding, who shares his compelling journey of overcoming addiction through the Alan Carr method. We unravel the misconceptions about addiction and discuss the idea that quitti…

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#60 Thankful for You: Every Mile, Every Day! 1:00:56

7M ago1:00:56

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In this special episode of Enjoying Life OTR, we celebrate YOU—our incredible drivers—with heartfelt messages from both four-wheelers and fellow truckers across the country. Tune in to hear touching tributes, genuine expressions of gratitude, and stories that highlight just how much you’re appreciated. Plus, we’ve curated a dynamic mix of music to …

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EP 92 Christina McGannon Jones 1:06:44

7M ago1:06:44

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Christina McGannon Jones, of Oxford, New Jersey, has helped countless women get their start in the outdoors through the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors outreach program, but she wears many other hats. Today, she sits down with NWTF Northeastern R3 Coordinator Jess Warner to discuss her start in hunting, her journey to becomi…

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67. Betting it All on a Dream with Ashley Hunsaker from HTS Coatings 1:05:52

7M ago1:05:52

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67. Betting it All on a Dream with Ashley Hunsaker from HTS Coatings Even before Ashley and her husband Jason opened their doors, they nearly had to file for bankruptcy, because an insurance company deemed her more valuable dead than alive - because she was a stay-at-home mom. Thankfully, a wonderful human intervened and saved the business before i…

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#59 Pursuing the Trucking Dream: Joe Lee's Journey to Health and Happiness on the Road 47:14

7M ago47:14

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Have you ever wondered how a lifelong dream can blossom into a fulfilling career, even amidst life's challenges? Meet Joe Lee, a passionate trucker whose journey from carpentry to the open road is a testament to perseverance and transformation. Joe's heartfelt poem, Living the Dream, encapsulates his unwavering love for trucks—a passion ignited in …

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66. Passionate Partnership for the Win with Mitch and Brian Olson from OCD 1:14:18

8M ago1:14:18

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66. Passionate Partnership for the Win with Mitch and Brian Olson from OCD The Olson brothers, Brian and Mitch learned about winning, losing and grit on the racetrack. When it came time to move on from the dangers of racing, they decided to start a CNC machine shop, having never even turned on a CNC machine in their lives! Those lessons learned in …

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#58 Surviving the Road: Stress Management Tips Every Driver Should Know with Atara Parkinson 47:03

8M ago47:03

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Long hours, tight schedules, and unpredictable situations—truckers face these challenges daily, often leading to stress, decision fatigue, and sleepless nights. This episode of Enjoying Life OTR brings in professional counselor Atara Parkinson, who offers practical, science-backed tools to help you manage the mental load of life on the road. Learn …

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EP 91 Bottomland Book Club 1:16:01

8M ago1:16:01

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The tradition of telling hunting stories goes back to some of the earliest discovered cave drawings known to man. While the medium for telling these stories has changed over millennia, stories of the hunt are how we share and connect with something that is so fundamentally human. Whether it's the tales of the hunt, the misadventures, our passions f…

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