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The One Hell Of A Life Outdoor Podcast hosted by father-son duo Tony Vogel and Tristan Vogel, Owners of One Hell Of A Life Outdoors . Our passion lies in bringing every hunter the REALITY of what it REALLY takes to hunt their target animal while equipping them with the knowledge to be a successful hunter and promoting the lost "old school values" that laid the foundation for the sport we love so much today.
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We sit down with Colorado decoy carver and pastor Mike Marino to explore how lifelike cork rigs change hunts, shape memories, and connect craft with faith. From first flawed blocks to competition wins and urn decoys that carry a retriever’s ashes, this is about experience over excess. • origin story from bad plastics to first carve • why cork floats, moves, and endures better • field results versus big plastic spreads • study methods, scaling, and build details • pricing tiers and access for...
We launch a new listener spotlight with South Carolina hunter Colton Hayes, exploring how a woodsman’s mindset turns hard country into consistent success. From tight river traffic and wood duck tactics to blue-collar grit and a soulful turkey story, the day belongs to patience, motion, and mentors. • listener series kickoff featuring Colton Hayes • wood duck tactics using motion, short spreads, concealment • scouting swamps by fishing and noting water clarity • calling cadence for wood ducks...
We unpack a rain-starved duck season in Northeast Arkansas and why Kade Weatherford is very optimistic about snow goose season! We talk about the grind behind guiding and the real costs. • Delta Thunder’s origin, philosophy, and pricing • How drought and floods reshaped habitat and duck behavior • Lease pressure, access challenges, and post-COVID crowding • Duck species quirks, calling, and why mallards mislead • Record keeping that proves no “best” January date • Why dry years can favor sno...
We share big family news, then dig into a rare freeze that could flip a tough duck season into a southern surge while setting up a prime snow goose run. Along the way, we launch a listener-guest drawing, talk shop on careers in the blind, and map plans for the veterans hunt in Arkansas. • late freeze pushing ducks south and locking shallow water • timber depth and canopy helping hold birds • tougher outlook for rice fields and shallow sheet water • potential once-in-a-decade action for Louis...
We sit down with filmmaker and waterfowler Brian Ellathorpe to trace his path from beginner gear to industry work, swapping hard-won lessons on camera fundamentals, safety on the Great Lakes, and why flight beats kill shots for reach and impact. Along the way we unpack migration science, taste myths, and practical setups that make a hunt film sing without risking the crew. • veteran hunt shout-out and how to get involved • Brian’s origin story from marsh crawl to media career • exposure, gla...
We sit down with Jared from North Carolina’s coast to talk duck impoundments, big-water divers, commercial crabbing and catfish, deer farming economics, and the realities of bear and dog hunting culture. The throughline is habitat, hustle, and tailoring hunts to each client’s goals while staying honest about conditions, regulations, and ethics. • layout boats, flooded timber, marshes, and managed impoundments for ducks • client-first hunt planning with breakfast in-blind and flexible species...
We go from a Florida marsh four-man limit with no calling to hard-won lessons from a grindy public land deer season. Safety takes center stage on boats and timber, and we share plans for Delta Thunder, a Veterans Hunt, and Ike’s training journey. • Landing ducks in the spread without spinners or calls • Why water swatting can be ethical when the hide wins • Weather swings and mallard GPS data debunking reverse migration • New hats drop, limited run, free shipping on two or more • Deer seaso...
We chase Illinois honkers through Arctic lows, dial spreads for fickle field mallards, and stack firsts: a first honker, a first band, and a hard-won lesson in reading flight lines. Cold gear, decoy choices, and local history shape a week that ends with plans for Florida marsh heat. • new setup and travel-light game plan • first honker story, misses, and recovery • calling cadence, scout behavior, and early volleys • spinner strategy, sunny fields, and wind truths • river flight lines and wa...
We recap a whirlwind month: a Missouri venison run with a wild shot story, a first crossbow buck, a tough Arkansas opener shaped by water, and a hard call to move our Georgia public-land deer setup. Wind, thermals, and pressure become the blueprint for better late-season odds. • new hats and leather patches launch timeline • thank-yous to supporters, guides, and partners • full video now streaming on YouTube • Missouri bow mishap, recovery, and crossbow drop • Arkansas opener realities with ...
We sit down with Tre Reed AKA the Dreaded Archer to talk about his journey to getting into archery. Tre was a college football player who found himself looking for somewhere to place his energy and focus after football and fell in love with Archery while working in South Dakota. Tre also runs an awesome podcast called the "Dreaded Archer Podcast" and was awarded best podcast by Carbon TV in 2024. You can find Tre on socials at da_dreadedarcher17! Call or text 850-251-8650 or visit www.flori...
We sit down with Joe Strong of Pineside Outdoors to unpack how a few garage-made hats became a growing outdoor brand and why quality control, painful sampling, and honest field testing matter more than hype. Along the way we talk dogs, duck seasons, sonar debates, and building gear that actually survives ice, mud, and long mornings. • origin of Pineside from homemade hats to brand • moving from blanks to full manufacturing • sampling failures, sunk costs, and protecting trust • sourcing, moq...
We sit down with Mike from Pittsburgh to share a late-start duck hunting story full of humor, humble tactics, and the kind of friendships that outlast limits. From marketplace waders to road-trip hunts and faith in the marsh, it’s a grounded look at why we keep going. • starting waterfowl at 26 with budget gear • learning zones, habitat, and concealment in Pennsylvania • small wins matter when flights are thin • using mentors, not gatekeeping, to grow • Florida STA lotteries, harvest data, a...
I saw Parker and Brody posting about their new app Wildlife Retreats recently and wanted to get these guys on the podcast to learn about it! It is brand new so keep in mind they are working on getting services on the app but they are on to something for sure! Description of the podcast below: We talk with Parker and Brody about Wildlife Retreats, a BRAND NEW app built by two Georgia waterfowlers to solve access and logistics across hunting trips. They break down features for booking, payments...
We dive with Brock Miller into how he built Topwater Co. and Zook Fishing Co. by learning ads, prioritizing creative, and owning customer relationships. The talk moves from Meta’s AI shift and TikTok’s downturn to Amazon growth, brand partnerships, and offshore obsession. • leaving corporate advertising for entrepreneurship • learning Facebook ads and testing creatives • Meta AI optimization and simplified campaign structures • boosted posts vs Ads Manager for real outcomes • starting budget...
We sit down with our friend, Cal Mccarty to recap his recent Canada duck / goose hunting trip, talk about the ins and outs of hunting honkers in Illinois, and much more: • teal migration highs and lows across states • why northern Illinois stacks Canada geese • freelancing vs booking outfitters in Saskatchewan • border tips, currency, licenses, and zones • daily setup flow, permissions, scouting cadence • working with conservation officers and staying safe • beginner goose kit: layouts, deco...
We sit down with our friend Colton Bailey—teacher, coach, and Arkansas waterfowl guide—to trace the path from the classroom to the pit blind and the values that tie them together. Mentors, faith, patience, and craft rise above limits and gear hype as we revisit hunts that changed us. • Colton’s background as a teacher, coach, and guide in Northeast Arkansas • Early mentors, first hunts, and the heyday vs the public land grind • Coaching lessons that shape character and carry into the blind •...
Zach Maddox shares his journey from firefighter to Ironman competitor and how outdoor pursuits saved his mental health while inspiring his mission to help fellow first responders and veterans heal through nature and community support. • Former firefighter/paramedic who found healing through hunting and fishing after mental health struggles • Currently training for Ironman triathlon to raise $500,000 for mental health treatment • Lost 50 pounds through training while gaining mental clarity an...
We sit down with Ryan Burnett, founder of Pattern Pros, who's revolutionizing waterfowl hunting with innovative shotgun shell variety packs that help hunters find their perfect ammunition match for improved accuracy and fewer wounded birds. • Pattern Pros creates variety packs containing multiple shotgun shell brands in one box • Their waterfowl box includes 8 different shells with 3 of each in a 24-shell box • Turkey edition offers 5 different shells in one box • Helps hunters identify whic...
Travis Thompson shares his journey as a fifth-generation Floridian dedicated to conservation through All Florida, his duck guiding business, and his work with the International Order of Theodore Roosevelt. His passion for protecting wild spaces while respecting private property rights shapes his approach to Florida's conservation challenges. • Working in conservation through three roles: All Florida organization, Duck Ranching guide service, and the International Order of Theodore Roosevelt ...
Dawson Yates shares his journey from basketball player to waterfowl guide, showcasing how hunting became his passion and led to his viral TikTok videos including the famous duck coaching pool clip. • Started duck hunting as a young boy but became serious about it in high school • Transitioned from basketball to hunting as his main passion and focus • Built an impressive man cave in his garage that serves as a hangout spot for friends • Began guiding two years ago, finding joy in helping clie...
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