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Author: Dylan Ray

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For the true sportsman, it’s more than a pastime - it’s a way of life.

Embrace the lifestyle of hunting, fishing, and the thrill of the wold.

Live the life. BE TYPICAL!
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Ep. 73: Leigh McNasty

Ep. 73: Leigh McNasty

2026-03-1701:31:22

Hunting is for EVERYONE!    Dylan is joined by the incredibly funny Leigh McNasty, and the two talk about how hunting is for EVERYONE!    It doesn’t matter what you look like, how you dress, where you come from, or any other hobbies you might enjoy. ANYONE and EVERYONE can get out and enjoy hunting!    They talk about Leigh’s journey into taking over the internet with his comedy, his hunting background, the social acceptance of hunting, and share some stories! 
Ep. 72: The Truth About CWD

Ep. 72: The Truth About CWD

2026-03-1301:02:54

Facts that hunters NEED to know about CWD!    Dylan is joined by Sonja Christensen, Assistant Professor for the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University, and Justin Spring, Executive Director of Pope & Young, to share the TRUTH about CWD.    Wading through all the information out here about CWD can be super difficult. What’s factual? What’s a myth? What can we as hunter actually do? What are long terms solutions?    Sonja is here to help YOU understand the TRUTH about CWD and how we as hunters can make a real difference! 
Dylan is joined by Dan Mathews from The Nomadic Outdoorsman and We Are Dan & Sam.  The two sit down to discuss a little bit of everything; becoming internet famous, experiencing new outdoor adventures, some western hunts that’ll never be forgotten, and yeah, even helping the police catch thieves in a chase. 
What all do I NEED to go turkey hunting? What’s the best kind of gun? What’s the shot placement on a turkey? Dylan is joined by Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to talk through turkey hunting gear, shot placement on a bird, and some tips and tricks he’s learned over his years of turkey hunting that you can use to make yourself a better turkey hunter!
Everyone wants to know how to call in MORE BIRDS!    Well, Beau Brooks knows how to call in MORE BIRDS, and he’s here to give you a FULL turkey calling seminar to help YOU learn how to speak the turkey language, and become more effective at calling in birds!
There’s more than one way to kill a gobbler.   Dylan is joined by Nate Hosie to break down proven turkey hunting tactics for chasing long-beards in every scenario. From aggressive run-and-gun setups to slowing down on pressured birds, we dive into the strategies that consistently get it done.   If you’ve ever wondered how and when to implement different tactics for chasing those spring gobblers and becoming more consistent this turkey season, this episode is packed with practical, real-world insight. If you’re obsessed with chasing gobblers… this one’s for you.
Why Are Turkeys Where They Are?  If you understand habitat, you stop chasing turkeys and start predicting them.  Dylan is joined by Dr. Michael Chamberlain, who has spent more than three decades studying the iconic game bird, balancing his role as a leading academic with his passion as a hunter. He was named the NWTF Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia—the nation’s first endowed position devoted solely to wild turkey research. There aren’t many people on the planet who understand a turkey’s habitat as well as Dr. Chamberlain, and he’s here lay it all out! 
To kick off TURKEY WEEK, Dylan is joined by Michael Waddell to share his passion for turkey hunting, and help fire the listener up to get out this spring and chase those gobblers!   The passion for turkey hunting is something that runs DEEP in many, but none as deep The Bone Collector!
Dylan is joined by Bryan Burkhardt to relive one incredible hunt, paying tribute to Fred Bear and Glenn St. Charles: The Little Delta Tribute Hunt.    Bryan is FULL of incredible bowhunting stories, but none as great as setting out to pay tribute to bowhunting legends and slipping an arrow into an incredible bull moose! 
What would it be like to WIN a SHEEP HUNT!? Dylan is joined by Bucky Ihlenfeldt, who was drawn for the <1% drawing at Sheep Show and he put EVERYTHING he had into getting ready for this hunt of a lifetime! Less than ONE percent of hunters will ever have the chance to kill a wild sheep, and here’s Bucky’s chance. But can he close the deal? With so many obstacles standing in his way, it seems impossible. But he never quit. 
Hunting with…FALCONS!?  Dylan is joined by falconer, Tyler Sladen, along with one of his good friends, John Gardner, to take a deep dive into the world of falconry.  Falconry is the OLDEST form of hunting, and it’s not really something you can just START. It’s a long, hard process, taking THOUSANDS of hours to train a bird.  Dylan has a ton of questions for Tyler as he tries to understand this incredible lifestyle of hunting with falcons! 
Dylan is joined by Wyoming big game outfitter Cade Cole to talk about why people insist on being defined as a bowhunter, rather than simply a hunter. Is it pride? Is it ego? Does being a bowhunter make you better than someone who uses a different weapon?  At the end of the day, we are HUNTERS, and we should all support ALL hunters! 
Dylan is joined by Ethan Stubbs in the Tuo booth at ATA. Ethan is someone who pours everything he has into building better habitat for the deer. He shares some advice on how you can do the same: what to look for, what to do, things to add/takeaway, and what to be doing this time of year to better the deer on your property. You also get to hear about Ethan’s roller coaster of a deer season with all of the highs, and the lows!
Dylan is joined by Justin Zarr, from Bowhunt or Die, in the ScentLok booth at ATA 2026.   The two discuss Justin’s journey and the beginnings of Bowhunt or Die. They also talk about Justin’s season and punching a tag on an absolutely incredible public land buck in Kansas!   You get a sneak peak of some of the new pieces from ScentLok, and a rundown of some of Justin and Dylan’s favorite pieces.
Ep. 59: Skyler Bradley

Ep. 59: Skyler Bradley

2026-01-1301:17:44

Dylan is joined by the guy behind the deer costume, Skyler Bradley, in the Blocker Outdoors booth at ATA. The two talk about Skyler’s REAL passion for the outdoors, how he’s a product of his environment, all the good times in camp, and Skyler’s pursuit of the WHITE turkey. Buckle in, because as you learn who Skyler Bradley REALLY is, you’re SURE to laugh. #skylerbradley #hunting #bowhunting #deerhunting #turkeyhunting #podcast #typicalsportsman
Dylan is joined by Cody Rich to talk about the power of YOUR voice and doing something FOR YOU and nobody else. Cody also shares some good tips on how you can be a more successful elk hunter and kill bigger bulls more often! Cody then shares all the new details on the ALL NEW Bridger Watch!
Ep. 57: The Okayest Rant

Ep. 57: The Okayest Rant

2025-12-3001:27:42

Dylan is joined by Eric Clark, The Okayest Hunter, and the two go on some rants about how we treat people on social media, the dangers of jumping to conclusions, and the impact we have on the future and culture of hunting. 
Dylan is joined by The Tree Cru TV guys, Shea, Jake, and Nick, to talk about their start, how Tree Cru came to be, and the constant grind they’re on to getting it rolling.  They also give recaps of their VERY exciting seasons, share some stories, and talk about dream hunts they hope to go on one day! 
Dylan is joined by Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland from Mossy Oak to share stories and talk about camo. Camo has changed over the years even though the purpose it serves is the same (and is still vitally important). They also have an important talk about Generation Z and the hope they bring to the future of hunting and our country! 
Ep. 54: Cheating Death

Ep. 54: Cheating Death

2025-12-0201:18:30

Dylan is joined by Kurt Belding of Western Obsession TV to relive a hunt he’ll never forget!   The hunt of a lifetime - Alaska Intercoastal Grizzly - that turned into a WILD RIDE with charging grizzlies, grizzlies coming into camp at night, and Kurt cheating death to punch his tag and live to tell the tale!  
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