Best Troy Bennett Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 166: Troy Stiffler Episode 166 46:53

23d ago46:53

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Troy Stiffler has worn many hats during his lifetime. Two of his favorite titles are fishing guide and WV Pickley Guy. The fact that he loves West Virginia makes his story memorable.

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Episode 167: Alan Fell Episode 167 1:11:29

4d ago1:11:29

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Alan Fell had a variety of jobs before he became a nurse Anesthetist and a coach. His attitude and love for life has been a positive influence on many of our area's youth. Alan knows politics and is not afraid to speak up. This is a must listen!

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Wild Turkey, Muzzleloaders & Duplex and Triplex Shotgun Loads with Troy Rodakowski 26:38

4d ago26:38

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Back from the turkey woods and back on the mic it's Troy Rodakowski from the Willamette Valley to talk turkey hunting at the end of the season. We discuss smoothbore muzzleloader hunting and why we both like blended loads for putting turkeys on the table. We also discuss wildlife forage blends and how to put them in the ground at this stage of the …

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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Zack Henderson, on Paella 50:07

5d ago50:07

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Today on CRAFTED, Eli is joined by fellow Blister contributor Zack Henderson to talk all things paella. What started as a casual interest has turned into a full-blown culinary rabbit hole — and we dig into everything from technique to tradition, with some very unconventional twists. We also dive into the mysteries of the socarrat; explore a Pacific…

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Reading Culture: Books, Reading, & Indie Bookstores Today w/ Arvin Ram, Owner of Townie Books 1:06:40

11d ago1:06:40

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Today Jonathan talks about books, book recommendations, the state of independent bookstores, the art of reading, and the craft of writing — and our guest is the perfect person to talk about it all. Arvin Ram is a writer, an avid reader, and the co-owner (along with his wife Danica) of the independent bookstore, Townie Books. Arvin is also the direc…

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Rugged Maps, Decoys and Herd Language with Derek Fergus 1:01:51

18d ago1:01:51

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We talk to inventor/innovator/thinker Derek Fergus about fly-fishing concepts, putting maps and historical data to work in the field and a better way of thinking about the use of decoys. Especially for bowhunters and muzzleloader hunters. This is a must listen. Check out Derek Fergus’s website at https://www.dfergus.com/ If you want to support free…

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Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick 1:11:39

26d ago1:11:39

1:11:39

CRAFTED co-hosts Simon Stewart and Eli Brown talk with Troy Rarick, the founder of Over the Edge bike shops and the person who first got Simon into tequila, about why tequila might be the quintessential craft spirit; they discuss a fun history of tequila; the different variations of it; and Troy reminisces about filming a Tequila Talk Show. They sh…

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Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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Andrew Jones didn’t set out to make wine. Instead, he spent decades planting vines for other people — some of the biggest names in California (e.g., Beckstoffer). But along the way, Andrew started stockpiling stories — and grapes — and what began as a side project turned into Field Recordings, a brand known for bending rules and bottling attitude. …

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200th Episode! The 27 Nosler and the 45-70 with John Nason 42:32

1M ago42:32

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It's episode Number 200! You have found a podcast where we talk big game hunting around the West and around the World and today it's returning champion John Nason. We go to the Nosler plant to talk the 27 Nosler, Nosler suppressors, the Model 21 and the 45-70. Visit https://www.nosler.com/ If you want to support free speech and good hunting content…

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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream 49:29

1M ago49:29

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Jonathan talks with Blister reviewer & Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, about her lifelong love of ice cream; what we should know about making ice cream at home; and why she always hunts for small-batch ice cream when she’s traveling. RELATED LINKS Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: How Kristin’…

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Citizen Scientist meets Sasquatch with Tyler Kennedy 54:29

1M ago54:29

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Is Sasquatch just a legend we use to scare the new guy in camp? Or is it watching us from the ridge tops? Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the stories trickle out, sometimes loosed with whiskey, sometimes in moments of trust. Today we talk to Tyler Kennedy who grew up hunting and fishing and spending time alone in the woods. We hear about his e…

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Rise of the Revolver, Skeptic at the Sasquatch Conference with Chris Sulak 1:27:58

2M ago1:27:58

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We talk to returning champion Chris Sulak about revolvers and why there is a new revolver in your future. Sulak hails from Central Oregon and finds himself buying a new revolver every time he makes a commission. We also talk about Sasquatch, Low-T, magazine advertising from the ‘50s and ‘60s and, as a public service, we cover Missed Connections on …

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Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders? 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

We’re all familiar with ‘Top Gun’ — a school that separates the best of the best. But what if we told you there is an elite certification program designed to test the best bartenders in the business? Today, we’re discussing that program — Bar 5 Day — with Steve Olson and Doug Frost. RELATED LINKS: Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLI…

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Episode 164: Bill Withers Tribute Episode 164 12:34

2M ago12:34

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The Wayne Bennett Podcast commemorates the statue unveiling and pays homage to Bill Withers Plaza. Additionally, it presents a few recommendations for enhancing foot traffic in downtown Beckley.

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Spring Bear, the 45-70 & Calling Black Bears with Amy Bennett 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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We talk to Amy Bennett about the 45-70, calling bears and spotting and stalking in the alders. Making her home on the Oregon Coast, this Florida transplant adrenaline junkie is a big game hunter and a steelhead fisherman. She moved out to Oregon, got a job at Fisherman’s Marine Supply in Tigard and took a course in wildlife biology at Mt. Hood Comm…

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S2 Ep1: The Peoples Perspective with WIlma Chestnut-House 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Wilma discusses her start with MCB as well as her passion for sports and recreation. Debbie and Wilma mention the annual camping trips, fitness activities, the upcoming implementation of the angel bricks project and the importance of incorporating technology and sports activities to attract younger people.…

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Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters 1:12:01

2M ago1:12:01

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Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries. But they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So today we’re talking with the founders of a bitters company that has taken the craft cocktail scene by storm: Joseph Bennett & Yana Crow of Bennett Bitters. We discuss bitters in …

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Episode 163: Kenny McMillion Episode 163 33:36

2M ago33:36

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Kenny was a two-time state wrestling champion at Shady Spring High School. He was a member of the 1987 championship Tiger Squad. He has coached in the youth wrestling programs and was a highly successful coach at Trap Hill Middle School. He spends his spare time racing cars on asphalt and dirt tracks. Click on and listen!…

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Pursuing Excellence in the Service of Others: Jeff Galli, Campione Roman Kitchen 1:10:40

2M ago1:10:40

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We talk with Jeff Galli, the General Manager and co-owner of Campione, a roman kitchen that was named to the New York Time’s 50 Best Restaurants in the U.S. list in 2023, and was the first restaurant in the state to receive that sort of national attention. In this episode we explore the philosophy that underpins Jeff’s exceptional approach to hospi…

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Episode 162: Neal Lacey Episode 162 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

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Neal has taught math for more than fifty years. He has directed parades and filmed hundreds of games, concerts and plays in the Beckley area. He and his wife, Helen, have been instrumental to the success of Theatre West Virginia and the Beckley Concert Association. There's more, much more! Click on and listen!…

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Turkey Guns + Early Turkey Season with Troy Rodakowski 49:02

2M ago49:02

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We sit down with Troy Rodakowski, an outdoor writer, turkey hunter and forage specialist from the Willamette Valley. We’re talking early season turkey hunting, blackpowder shooting, how to set up a stand, aggressive calling vs. quiet spare calling, how long to stay in place. Watch Frontier Unlimited and outdoor TV whenever you want, wherever you ar…

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The Ruger M77 338 Win Mag for Elk + Steelhead, Bass and Salmon with West Coast Floats 52:05

2M ago52:05

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We sit down with Greg Henderson of West Coast Floats, a Philomath, Oregon-based company manufacturing floats for steelheaders and salmon fishermen. If you grow up in Philomath, you hunt deer and elk when you’re not fishing. We talk favorite rifles for hunting elk, bears and deer, plus a bonus idea for getting your 12-year-old to sit still on stand.…

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Mountain Life & Product Design: North Drinkware Co-Founder, Matt Capozzi 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Matt Capozzi has always loved being in the mountains, but he’s also enjoyed an incredible career working in product design for brands like Burton, Nike, Nixon, and Smith. In 2015, Matt had a wild idea to help people ‘bring the mountains home,’ which led to the creation of North Drinkware, which produces beautiful, artisanal products — like handblow…

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Episode 161: Tim Epling Episode 161 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Tim Epling has coached baseball on the high school, college, and Prospect league levels. He has umpired professionally and directed numerous camps and clinics for our area youth. Tim has also dedicated much of his life to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Destiny Ministries. Listen as he shares his story.…

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Hi-Fi Audio: Capturing the Heart & Soul of Music with Heaven 11's Itai Azerad 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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There are more ways to listen to music than ever these days, and cheap Bluetooth speakers are everywhere: hanging in your shower, sitting on your kitchen counter, and on tailgates at football games. Unfortunately, these kinds of speakers often cultivate an experience where the music very much takes a backseat to whatever else we're doing. In today'…

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Episode 160: Doug Legursky, Episode 160 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

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The 2003 Hunt Award Winner as the best high school lineman in WV played at Marshall University and spent eight seasons in the NFL. He is one of the few native West Virginians with a Super Bowl Ring. Doug is back home working with the younger generation and stressing the importance of doing things the right way. Great Inspiration!…

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The 6.5 Rooster and 44 Magnum Canadian Lever Gun with the BS Podcast 1:32:46

3M ago1:32:46

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We sit down with the guys from the Ballistically Speaking Podcast – the BS Podcast - to talk about what it’s like to be a gun owner and shooter in the Great White North, eh, and hunting coyotes and elk and defending the home place. The 6.5 and its variants. The 44 Mag and the lever action. Why the 22 Gauge is such a versatile caliber up north. Favo…

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Lo-Fi Wine Making with Uffe Deichmann, Poppelvej Wines 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

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Today’s guest is a sort of pioneer in Australian winemaking; his focus on 'lo-fi' production methods and non-traditional flavors has helped redefine what consumers expect from the land down under. Uffe Deichmann is a Dutch-born winemaker who found love at a music festival in Australia and never looked back — his winery, Poppelvej wines, now produce…

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Episode 159: Stephon Ross Episode 159 50:40

3M ago50:40

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Stephon Ross was an outstanding leader and athlete in high school. Listen as he shares his amazing life experiences and his feelings about our national and local government. He holds nothing back!

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Cattle, Coyotes and Cowboying in the Painted Hills with Will Homer 53:38

3M ago53:38

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We sit down with Will Homer, CEO of Painted Hills Natural Beef based in Fossil, Oregon, to talk cattle values, rancher values and the hazards that face a calf born into this harsh world. Coyotes, wolves and golden eagles all get their piece of flesh. Will grew up shooting a 270 Winchester; he recalls the 6.5 Swede, confesses to a 6.5 Grendl and rem…

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Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind? 1:26:14

3M ago1:26:14

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Jonathan Ellsworth’s preferences for red wines over white wines are well established. But in this conversation and wine tasting, we’re going to see if Eli can change Jonathan’s mind. This past weekend, Jonathan and Eli opened four bottles of white wines and hit the record button. We tried a few different white varietals and blends that Eli believes…

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Building A Tactical AR-15 with Sker Tactical's Jordan Linsker 1:04:43

3M ago1:04:43

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We sit down with Jordan Linsker to talk about how to build out a tactical AR-15 rifle with the right accessories to successfully compete in multi-gun, hunt coyotes and defend the home place. Parts for people who build high end, quality and unique weapons. To learn more about Sker Tactical, visit https://skertactical.com/ Watch Frontier Unlimited an…

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A 7 PRC Build, the NRL Hunter Games and Hunt Alaska with George Krumm 57:12

3M ago57:12

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We sit down with the editor of Hunt Alaska magazine to talk about the NRL Hunter Games and his recent 7 PRC build. George Krumm is an outdoor writer and an enthusiastic shooter and big trout specialist. You can find his work in Hunt Alaska and Fish Alaska and other magazines. Visit https://www.huntalaskamagazine.com/ Watch Frontier Unlimited and ou…

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Gold Medal Gastronomy: Inside the High-Stakes World of the Culinary Olympics 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

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Our guest today is Chef Paul Jensen, who is the executive chef of fine dining at Big Sky Resort, a former restaurant owner, seasoned culinary competitor, and a newly named member of the 2028 U.S. Culinary Olympic team. With over 30 years of competition experience, Paul has represented the U.S. on the global stage, honing his craft through more than…

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Airguns & Varmints with Idaho Tom Claycomb III 55:53

4M ago55:53

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We sit down with outdoor writer Tom Claycomb to talk air guns and varmints, everything from feral pigeons to feral hogs. Claycomb has hunted spot-and-stalk axis and wild boar with a 50-cal air rifle and talks about his current favorites and a new one from Umarex. Claycomb hails from Idaho by way of Texas. You can find his work in a variety of magaz…

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1911 Double Stacks with Man of Leisure Mark Stevens 58:32

4M ago58:32

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We sit down with Mark Stevens of the Syndicate, a marketing group in the firearms space to talk about a narrow and very cool segment called the 1911 Double Stack. We talk Ford F-150 and secure storage and multi-gunning in Minnesota and how a bunch of 20- and 30-somethings are redefining the handgun world with small batch production. This is a fun c…

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American By Choice with Chris Mijik of the Firearms Guide 55:22

4M ago55:22

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We sit down with Chris Mijik, born in Croatia and American by choice, founder of the NEW Firearms Guide 15th PRO Edition. Would you believe 26,433 Antique Gun Manuals, Gunsmith Repair Manuals, Components Parts Catalogs, blueprints, schematics and historical details? Published November 2024. You can find it at https://firearmsguide.com/ Watch Fronti…

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Trojans Talk Research - Dr. Grant Mouser 22:50

4M ago22:50

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This month’s podcast brings Barry —for the first time— into the brand-new Jones Hall College of Health Science Building at Troy University! Barry will update us on the cutting-edge research of Dr. Grant Mouser, an associate professor in the Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, into “Blood Flow Restriction: From The Lab To The Clinic". Dr. Mou…

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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kara Williard, on Garlic, Growing Garlic, & Vampires 51:55

4M ago51:55

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Jonathan talks with Kara Williard and Eli Brown about one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world: garlic. We discuss hardneck garlic vs softneck garlic; how to grow garlic; its medicinal properties; black garlic; garlic honey; and yes … vampires. RELATED LINKS Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: Kara…

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Episode 158: Brian Miluk Episode 158 45:10

4M ago45:10

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Coach Miluk shares valuable experiences from coaching at St. Edwards, Padua Franciscan, and Greenbrier East High Schools. Additionally, he makes a significant announcement regarding the WV Wrestling State Duals Team Championships. Click on!

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Trojans Talk Research - Dr. Robert P. Mathner 20:30

4M ago20:30

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This month’s podcast brings Barry up to the third floor of John Robert Lewis Hall for a conversation with an old friend. Dr. Robert P. Mathner, a professor within Troy’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management. Dr. Mathner’s ongoing research into the subject of sports wagering has included several presentations and publications, and now…

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The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:09:28

5M ago1:09:28

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Jonathan Ellsworth talks about this very big topic with someone who is in quite a unique position to have this conversation with: Eli Brown, a 26-year-old sommelier who is also certified in mixology and distilled spirits, he has been named a Top 100 Bartender in the U.S., and he is currently working on a project involving N/A and low ABV beer and s…

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Blacktail Deer, Spring Bear and Techski with Troy Rodakowski 59:19

5M ago59:19

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We sit down with Troy Rodakowski to talk blacktail deer hunting and the proliferation of thermal imaging and whether or not it has a place in deer hunting. And a shoutout to Hillary Clinton for being presented with the Medal of Freedom. Really. And we talk spring bear hunting. A tip of the hat to High Desert Tactical for sound production. Watch Fro…

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Big Brown Trout, Big Bucks & Steelhead with Nick Sage 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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We catch up with Nick Sage to talk about fly-fishing for big brown trout and stalking big bucks on public land. Nick makes his home in Michigan and fishes up to 210 days a year. We also talk Great Lakes steelhead and our guilty pleasure smallmouth bass. Watch Frontier Unlimited and outdoor TV whenever you want, wherever you are in the world. Click …

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The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman 1:22:03

5M ago1:22:03

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Today, you are going to hear what is essentially an ongoing conversation that Jonathan has been having for about 30 years now with one of his best friends, Matthew Halteman, about food, food systems, sustainability, fine dining, and the ethics of what we eat. Matt is a foodie, a father, a fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and a philoso…

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Hunting Africa, Missouri Whitetail, Fishing Alaska. Hunt Channel TV with Trevor Barclay and Merrill Sport 1:40:57

5M ago1:40:57

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It’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the mysterious world of outdoor TV with a couple of straight shooters. We talk shop with Trevor Barclay, previewing the new TV season of Frontier Unlimited. Then we go to Alabama and talk to Merrill Sport. With a background as a manufacturer’s rep, a TV show producer and wholesaler, Merrill Sport is one of the …

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Trojans Talk Research - Monica Anderson Young and Dr. Dee Bennett 23:00

5M ago23:00

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In the first podcast of 2025, Barry checks in with Monica Anderson Young and with Dr. Dee Bennett of Troy University’s College of Education. They talk about “SHORT the Squirrel”, the star of their highly-successful reading initiative, and how SHORT is making a difference in communities by inspiring young readers and fostering a love for learning.…

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Our Reviewers' 2024 Craft Obsessions & 2025 Curiosities 1:21:59

5M ago1:21:59

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Happy New Year! Today, we are sharing the craft categories that most captivated some of our Blister reviewers in 2024, and revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2025. And over on our Blister Podcast, you’ll also get to hear our team talk about the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned in 2024, plus their resol…

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Episode 157: Chad Street Sarrett Episode 157 46:29

5M ago46:29

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The Sarrett name has been synonymous with Beckley football for decades. Head Coach, Street Sarrett, shares some family history, coaching experience, and the importance of doing things the right way. Awesome!

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