Best Brian Phelps Podcasts (2025)

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81. Perseverance and Processes with Rhys Andersen 59:12

5d 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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Winnie The Angry Pooh Bear - Isaiah "Pooh Bear" Buggs 1:46:09

7d ago1:46:09

1:46:09

This week, we look at a young man, who has already been accused of some nasty things, but is still hoping to continue to play in the NFL. He went from Alabama, to being a marginal NFL player, when he had some problems with his dogs. Not only that, he was accused of knocking the toenials off of his child's mother, while dragging her down the stairs.…

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The Miracle Alcoholic Man - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 5 2:31:13

14d ago2:31:13

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This week, we finish up this crazy story, with Eamonn being beaten by local rivals, not in the ring, but in the street, with baseball bats. This causes him to nearly retire, as he wasn't even supposed to be able to walk again, but he beat the odds, earning a new nickname. He also continues his alcoholism, while being arrested several more times, fo…

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

19d 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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Persist To Exist... And Have Sex With Your Step Sister - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 4 1:58:48

21d ago1:58:48

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This week, this wild story continues with Eamonn, fighting for world titles. He trains "Rocky 4 style", with knee deep snow, and wood chopping, but supplements thsi regimen with several drunken nights, per week, and an unhealthy amount of cocaine. He pioneers the category of "step sister porn". He also smokes cigarettes, an hour before a 12 round b…

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

25d 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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#462 - Exiled & Almost Executed - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 3 2:28:00

1M ago2:28:00

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This week, we continue this epic tale, with Eamonn getting serious... About drugs, drinking, fighting, and avoiding being beaten to death by the army. He wades his way through scams, and schemes, doing everything but becoming a successful boxer, until he finally buckles down, and turns pro. This will quickly score dividends, when he becomes a champ…

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#461 - Molotov Cocktails & Ecstasy - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 2 2:04:18

1M ago2:04:18

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This week, Eamonn's story continues, as he keeps boxing, becoming one of the biggest up and comers in Northern Ireland. He is also shot twice. Once by the Brits, and once by his own people. He almost loses his life, when his throat is slashed with a broken bottle, and he even beats someone senseless, at an NYC McDonalds! He also misses the Olympics…

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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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#460 - The Trouble - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 1 1:50:58

2M ago1:50:58

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This week, we start a series on a man who grew up in Northern Ireland, amidst "The Trouble" of the time. In part 1, we look at his origins, including boxing, from the age of 5, and watching his father be beaten by British soldiers, to eventually joining the youth wing of the IRA. He also fights anyone, and everyone. Doesn't take any guff from teach…

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#459 - Unlawful Carnal Consistency - Kendal "Tiny" Pinder 2:13:57

2M ago2:13:57

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This week, we look at a man who was born in The Bahamas, went to college in the US, and played basketball, all over the world, before finally settling into Australia, as his home. The problem is, sexual assaults, and attacks on women follow him, wherever he goes. He is repeatedly caught, for the same exact things, for decades, and always ends up ba…

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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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#458 - Busted, Disgusted & Can't Be Trusted - Evel Knievel - Part 10 2:46:36

2M ago2:46:36

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This week, we finish up our epic Evel Knievel series with the IRS breathing down Evel's neck. He decides that he's an artist, painting pictures, but that's not exactly the truth. He tries to rule his son's career "with an iron fist". He also owes someone $100 million dollars, and he needs a new liver. He also has a new, VERY young wife, and a strin…

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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

2M 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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#457 - Down To His Last Yacht - Evel Knievel - Part 9 2:28:08

3M ago2:28:08

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This week, Evel is in hot water, after beating a Fox executive with a baseball bat. He is sentenced to jail, but like Evel always does, he figures out a way to make it a spectacle, and a show. How does he do that? By renting limos for all the prisoners, and causing a major traffic jam, while angering everyone in the jail system. He also claims he's…

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#456 - Don't Talk About My Mother - Evel Knievel - Part 8 2:35:37

3M ago2:35:37

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This week, Evel is again considering retirement, but not before he does a huge, primetime tv jump, that he hopes will allow him to make even more money. He needs that money, because he also gets really into yachts, and yacht decor. He stars in a movie about himself. He is also sued by just about everyone, and is arrested for a brutal baseball bat a…

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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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#455 - The 2025 Scummy Awards!! 1:36:00

3M ago1:36:00

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This week, we present the pageantry & prestige of the 2025 Scummy Awards! Get on your tuxedos & ball gowns, to find out who will take home esteemed awards such as "Worst Father", or "Most Likely To Have A 2nd Episode", or even "Worst Childhood". This all leads up to the big one... "Scumbag of the Year"!! Who will be deemed the worst of the last yea…

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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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#454 - Anal For Evel - Evel Knievel - Part 7 2:18:12

3M ago2:18:12

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This week, Evel finally makes his long awaited flight across The Snake River Canyon... with mixed results. From his parachute opening too early, to the thousands of people who nearly plummeted to their deaths, just to get a good view. He also heads over to England, causing much commotion, and drawing 90,000 people at Wembley stadium. This leads to …

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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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#453 - Life Is An Offramp - Evel Knievel - Part 6 2:23:16

3M ago2:23:16

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This week, Evel is ready to jump the Snake River Canyon, but he takes on a new partner, Vince McMahon. He also tells specifics of how he cheats on his wife, and why it's okay, gives his opinion on race relations & threatens The Hell's Angels. All of this while rushing to finish the "Skycycle", and attempting to throw a "$1 million party", through t…

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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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#452 - Hallowed Be Thy Name - Evel Knievel - Part 5 2:14:13

4M ago2:14:13

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This week, we catch up with Evel, as he builds a big house, dedicated to himself. He brags to his wife about all the women he sleeps with, and hangs out with a pair of brothers called "The McNastys". He also has rival daredevils beaten, and threatened, drawing the attention of the FBI. He hangs out with Elvis, and is accused of beating his wife. Al…

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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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#451 - Human Christmas Toy - Evel Knievel - Part 4 2:22:21

4M ago2:22:21

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This week, Evel keeps getting crazier, with both his jumps, and his lifestyle. The movie about his life premiers, shooting him into superstar fame. His toy becomes the smash hit of Christmas. He carries trademark cane, sometimes made of heavy lead, and pummels photographers with it. He has no regard for anyone's well being, but he sure does spend a…

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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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#450 - Gang Brawls, Tall Tales & Hollywood - Evel Knievel - Part 3 2:20:26

4M ago2:20:26

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This week, we keep this crazy tale going, as Evel acquires a bit of fame, but is too injured from his numerous crashes to take advantage. He goes on a one man publicity blitz to promote his non existent jump over the Grand Canyon. He also cuts casts off of body parts in order to jump, gets in a bleacher clearing brawl with The Hell's Angels, and is…

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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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#448 - Scamming Your Way To Fame - Evel Knievel - Part 2 2:12:28

4M ago2:12:28

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This week, we continue the epic tale of one of the biggest icons, ever! He finds his place in the world, by putting his life on the line, for entertainment. After trying to sell motorcycles, and becoming a one man burglary ring, he puts together a "daredevil team", and begins booking shows. His horrible crashes make him a spectacle, but his lying &…

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#447 - One Man Circus - Evel Knievel - Part 1 2:14:41

5M ago2:14:41

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This week, we begin a special series about one of the most iconic, famous & absolutely insane people that we've ever talked about! We discuss his origin, where a few severe blows to the head may have helped contribute to his daredevil ways. His young life is filled with crime. From petty thievery, burglary, frauds, schemes, and outright extortion, …

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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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#446 - Coke Booger Boogie - Darrell Porter 2:29:53

5M ago2:29:53

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This week, we look at the life of a World Series MVP, who seemed to have a roller coaster of a career, from being a marginal player, to being one of the best catchers in the league, and back again. That may be because he was also doing every drug he could get his hands on, including his favorites, quaaludes & cocaine! He made a big show of being cl…

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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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#445 - Backdoor To Death - Chyna AKA Joanie Laurer - Part 3 2:05:01

5M ago2:05:01

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This week, we finish up the story of one of the biggest female stars in wrestling history, with Joanie having a lot of problems keeping clean, and also having a longing for fame. She tries to do movies, but ends up in many porn titles, while sliding into a hole of addiction/depression. She is arrested several times, including trying to stab Japanes…

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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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