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    • Nov 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 58 EPISODES


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    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 58 (Taj Mahal Post Game)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 89:20


    We kicked off our first hunt of big duck season at Jenkin's Farm right here in Winnie Texas. Today's guest is our host and close friend Justin Jenkins, who brought us out to the "Taj Mahal" a new blind built by himself and the guys at webfoot addiction. After failing to record a podcast in the blind due to the rain we are back at the shop to talk all things waterfowl and farming with Justin and the boys!

    Episode 57 (Cable Smith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 100:12


    We sit down with the host of the lone star outdoor show cable smith. Cable is truly passionate about hunting and the outdoors and he's got some really cool stories. Great conversation and good times per usual.

    Ep.56 (Kajun Labz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 57:21


    We sit down with owner of Louisiana supplement company Kajun Labz for good conversation and a great inside look into what the supplement industry is all about. Alex, owner of Kajun Labz, prides himself in being an avid outdoorsman as well as producing a quality product that they can stand behind.

    EP. 55 (Capt. Colby Denbow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 84:45


    We sit down with local outdoorsman and owner of Sabine Lake Lodge Capt. Colby Denbow. We talk about a little fishing and hunting per usual and also go into what Capt. Colby has going on at his fishing guide service and lodge. Good times and great conversation per usual.

    Episode 54. South Pole Cuisine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 132:37


    The Bayou Dragons sat down with professional chef Zeke Mills on today's episode. We talked about all his travels, along with all the time he has spent in Antartica. The stories he told about living in the harshest environment on earth is something to hear.

    Episode 53. Pro Angler Andrew Upshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 108:38


    The Bayou Dragons sat down with Pro Angler Andrew Upshaw on todays episode. We talked about Andrew's professional bass fishing career, and some awesome bass fishing stories. We also go into depth on his T.V show Let's Fish T.V. It's definitely worth the listen, some great stories and conversation throughout the whole episode.

    Ep. 52 (JT Reserve)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 102:24


    We sit down with JT reserve, a new upcoming band from southeast Texas, Big things coming from these guys had great conversation. We looking forward to seeing what these guys do in the future!

    Episode 51 (The Amazon Forest)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 59:00


    We sit down with good friend Andrew Austin and talk about to two weeks he spend in the Amazon forest Catching anacondas and other fascinating animals. Great time and conversation per usual

    Ep. 50- Sarge Customs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 124:57


    We sit down with the owner of Sarge custom rods and have great conversation about the outdoors. We learned a lot about fishing rods as well as how big of a difference they can make. Mr. Sarge also owns Marshland which is a mosquito repellent that is well known here in southeast Texas. Great conversation and great time per usual.

    Ep 49 (The Whisky Trip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 89:25


    We sit down with Big Chief, host of the Whisky Trip podcast for some great stories and conversation. Join us for some great whisky and good times

    Ep. 48 (Food Truck King)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 75:05


    In this episode we sit down with local food truck owner Just Rabalais. Great food and great conversation. We discuss the upcoming SETX BBQ festival as well as share some old stories. Dude makes some of the best burgers we've ever had.

    Episode 47 (Roewe Outfitters) with Ricky Jessup and Cole Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 118:06


    On this episode Matt is up in north Texas with the guys at Roewe Outfitters breaking down the weekend of crane and goose hunting and sharing some stories with Ricky, Cole, Tyler, and Ben. Come hang out and listen along as we drink a few cold beers at the lodge and have a good time!

    Ep 46 (Mid-Season Mashup)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 112:10


    In this episode we are joined once again by good friend Ryan Warhola. Duck season has been good to us this season. We talk about our trip up north as well as hunting ducks in southeast Texas. Good times and great conversation per usual.

    Ep 45- American Sharpshooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 94:53


    In this episode we are joined by sharpshooter and sniper instructor Brian Said, This has to be one of our most interesting episodes as we dive into the mind of a sniper. Great stories and great conversation per usual we look forward to talking more with Brian in the future.

    Ep. 44 (Big George)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 79:10


    We are joined by Aaron George and Andrew Austin on this episode. We discuss Current events, hunting season, SETX rice festival, and great stories per usual.

    Bayou Dragon's Podcast Ep.43 (Teal Season is Here.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 137:48


    Today Matt is hosting solo alongside a revolving door of guests including Coastal Fowl Co. guide Colby Revia, steer wrestling extraordinaire Daryl Elliot, and many other exciting friends who have shared a blind with us in the opening days of teal season. Join us for a more non formal episode as we discuss our opening day experiences and watch some Sunday Night Football with the boys!

    Ep. 42 (money on my mind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 85:36


    We sit Down With Sarah Otto, a good friend of ours. She shares how she has had great success in the jewelry industry. great conversation and a great time as usual.

    Episode 41- About Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 91:11


    n this episode we sit down with Rance May and are delightfully treated to being the first to witness some songs off his new album dropping this November. We had a few drinks at Pipkin ranch in beautiful southeast Texas and just had a good ole time listening to some good music and taking about some interesting topics. Thank you everyone for the support, we truly enjoy doing what we do!

    Ep 40-Texas State

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 47:29


    We sat down with Texas State's Trophy Hunters Association this past weekend and had some great conversation. This organization does a lot of great things in the hunting community. We get to hear some great hunting stories and also what its like from the woman's perspective in the hunting community. Great time hanging with these guys and we look forward to hanging out in the near future.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep.39 (What a HOOT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 34:38


    On today's episode we are once again live on Sunday morning at Texas Trophy Hunter's Extravaganza with our good friends in the outdoor industry Robson and Stephen of Hoot Camo. Hoot has supported the Bayou Dragon's and we have battle tested their gear for a year now and made a great friendship along the way. They have a full range of gear all the way from light to heavy weight and everything in between. Find them at https://www.hunthoot.com/shop if you want some sweet gear!

    Episode 38 (The Animator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 43:01


    We sat down with Bluebird Waterfowl where they share with us their product that is going to change the way you hunt waterfowl. They have invented the animator which is basically an attachment that is used with the spinning wing decoy to create water motion and water sound. These guys are super passionate about their product and we believe this will be the next big thing in duck hunting.

    Ep. 37- The Procedure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 58:36


    We sit down with good friend Jacob Blackshear. Jacob is a local outdoorsman and musician who is very talented and has some very interesting stories. We've had some great hunts together. Jacob walks us through his vasectomy which is very comical. As always we had a great time.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 36 (African Safari Chronicles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 114:03


    On today's episode Pmay has returned home from California and we are once again joined by Capt. Ryan Warhola to catch up with him on his recent trip to Africa where he had an exciting safari adventure!

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep.35 (Lions, Tigers and....Monkeys?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 97:49


    On today's episode we sit down with good friend and owner of Gator Country in Beaumont Texas, Gary Saurage. We have known Gary since we were knee high to a grasshopper and he has been a great friend and role model for all of us at the Bayou Dragons. Part of our upbringing and most of our alligator experience we have Gary to thank for. Alongside Gary we welcome Damon back for another episode to share some stories and have a few good laughs!

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Episode 34 (Return of the Matt)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 61:53


    On today's episode we welcome Matthew back to the fold. He and his wife recently had a baby boy which led to him taking some time away from the brand but we are happy to have him back on the podcast and shooting content again!

    EP. 33 - Locker Room Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 135:41


    in this episode we get together with a few buddies for a good time. Good conversation and a couple stories told between a group of friends.

    Episode 32: Froggin' in Southeast Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 73:27


    In this episode we sit down with captain Ryan Warhola to recap the frogging competition we competed in last week. Ryan talks about his upcoming hunting trip to Africa as well as upcoming summer offshore fishing tournaments. Great conversation as usual and we look forward to our future adventures with Warhola.

    #31 - The Texas Alligator man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 82:01


    The guys sit down today with Southeast Texas alligator legend Mark Porter. They discuss his upbringing from small town trapping to becoming one of the most successful alligator processors in the state of Texas. Mark defiantly has some very interesting stories from his past that we truly enjoyed listening to.

    Ep. 30 (1701 barbecue)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 94:35


    In this episode we sit down with the Pitt masters of one of the top 50 Texas monthly bbq joints, 1701 barbecue. These guys know a thing or two when it comes to preparing and smoking some of the most mouth watering and delicious barbecue we've ever tasted. We discuss what goes into preparing and cooking a top 50 Texas brisket. These guys have an awesome restaurant to eat lunch, a great hangout and awesome environment. If you want to eat here, you better get here when they open because they sell out quick!

    Bayou Dragons Podcast episode 29 (Mind of a Criminal)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 87:22


    In this episode we welcome longtime friend and law enforcement officer Damon Bailey. We talk about everything from jail stories to catching wild alligators. We also discuss what it was like for Damon to be on national television for a television show he was apart of called Gator911. Great stories were told and we look forward to having Damon back in the future.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast episode 28 (Give em a good hot shave)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 55:23


    in this episode we sit down with waterfowl guide and friend Colton Castilaw to recap on our northern trip we took this past November. we get in to hunting dynamics and also talk about hunting in southeast Texas. Colton has become a good friend and we look forward to making many more hunting adventures with him.

    Episode 27 (Crawfish season is here!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 84:08


    In this episode of the bayou dragons podcast, we sit down with the owners of the crawfish hideaway located in Anahuac TX. Crawfish season is here and the Crawfish hideaway is the place to be. In this episode we just talk strait up crawfish. These guys have a special place and we truly enjoyed hanging out at the crawfish hideway.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Episode 26 (Southeast Texas Duck hunting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 79:12


    In this episode of the Bayou Dragon's Podcast we sit down with local waterfowl guide Colton Bresee and talk about everything from guiding waterfowl hunts in the southeast Texas rice fields to battling it out in the public marsh. Colton is the host of his own podcast called Big Texas Outdoors. We really enjoyed visiting with Colton and look forwarding to shooting some ducks with him in the future.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 25 (Happy New Year!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 104:56


    Happy New Year everyone! In our very first podcast of the year Matt, Porter, and Ryan sit down and remenisce what a great year 2022 has been. We are excited to see what the new year will bring for the Bayou Dragons and we can't wait to bring some more new and exciting stuff to our followers! We would also like to thank everyone for tuning in and supporting the show! We couldn't do it without y'all!

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 24 (Sorry Mom)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 85:43


    in this episode we are joined by Davi Flores, local tattoo artist and owner of sorry mom tattoo shop. Tattoos are an interesting topic of discussion, Davi tells us his story of his come up and how he first became interested in becoming a tattoo artist. Davi shares with us some funny stories past experiences that had us all laughing. It was a pleasure having Davi as our guest and we look forward to working with him in the future.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 23 (RUN THE DAMN BALL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 115:04


    This evening we are sitting in Lubbock, Texas with our friends Brooks Knightstep and Wrangler Haresnape. A while back they reached out to us and invited us up to show us how they roll in West Texas. We figured it would be a good time and sure enough the boys didn't disappoint. After a successful day of Sandhill Crane hunting we've gathered back at the house for dinner and a couple of cold snacks while we share experiences and shoot the bull for episode 23.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 23 (Deer Camp Chronicles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 78:12


    On today's episode we bring on two great personalities in Ryan Warhola and Kolby Eperson. There's no better place to be than sitting at the deer camp drinking a bourbon and hanging out having good conversations with good friends. Join us for episode 22 where we get into everything from Tanner's first whitetail harvest to trekking through the mountains of North Dakota.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Ep. 21 (Dragons in the North Eh?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 65:23


    On episode 21 of the Bayou Dragons Podcast we sit down with a newfound northern friend. Mr. Jacob Wendell is a well traveled outdoorsman and has roots as a farmer in North Dakota. Wendell has plenty of perspective to offer on life in the north and the opportunities and hardships that this wild country has to offer.

    Bayou Dragons Podcast Episode 20 (Halloween Foie Gras)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 81:48


    The Bayou Dragons sit down with Owner and Operator of Floyd Fabrication, Ben Floyd. They talk about everything from Ben's time as a head chef for some high end restaurants to creating his own company. Ben is now a staple in the hat/shirt game and produces apparel for dozens of very well known companies. He traveled from Orlando Florida to celebrate Halloween Texas style! Hope everyone enjoys hearing Ben's story and sharing some laughs with us.

    Episode 19. (Teague Brothers Band)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 88:02


    On today's episode we sit down with a local musician on the come up John Teague. John is local to our area and has had the pleasure of a Southeast Texas upbringing that he embodies in his music. From one place to the next we get into life on the road and playing shows with the likes of our all time favorites. The Teague Brothers Band is available to stream on all platforms and be sure to check out their new album "Love and War" available now.

    Episode 18 (Gizzards and Gunshot Wounds)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 86:52


    Episode 18 brings us back together again with Captain Ryan Warhola for a great extended episode talking everything hunting and fishing and even old gunshot wounds! Always a pleasure having Ryan in the studio and we never fail to get off the beaten path! Be sure to check him out on social media and support his awesome venture in the fishing industry by checking out snapper slapper lures.

    Episode 17. (Texas Gator Season)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 97:49


    Porter and Mitch sit down with Rance may and Casey Hedges to recap gator season.They both have some pretty crazy hunts they experienced. Casey also goes into detail about how he runs his alligator processing operation.

    Episode 16 (Neches Brewing Company)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 83:11


    On today's episode we've come to the Neches Brewing Company in Port Neches Texas to sit down with owner special guest Tyler Blount. As many of you know we love beer and have that in common with Tyler as well as a passion for the outdoors. If you've ever been interested in how a brewery operates you've come to the right place!

    Episode 15 (Snuff Cup)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 86:50


    Today we have the man from Missouri himself, Mr. Matt Baker. Matt is the owner of Snuff Cup and he is in town to visit the Dragons over the weekend and get a glimpse of what Southeast Texas has to offer. Join us as we share his experiences and talk about the good times we've shared over the weekend.

    Episode 14 (Fist Fights and Blackout Nights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 86:30


    This episode we welcome a first time guest and long time friend Blake Williamson. Blake is a valuable part of our group and is the man behind Bayou Dragon Baits. Come hang out for an extended episode with us this week as we talk everything from how we make our soft plastics, to blacking out and fighting each other at parties and everything in between.

    Episode 13 (The Interesting Life of Nick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 57:51


    On today's episode Porter and Matt sit down with Nathan Sanchez and Nicholas Walker. Two lifelong friends and brothers who have had some awesome experiences in the outdoors and life in general. From swimming in the Special Olympics to getting on stage with superstar country musicians its fair to say that Nick leads a pretty badass life!

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    Episode 12 (Jay Bruce)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 79:56


    This week we visit THE NEW owner of Sure-Shot Game Calls, Mr. Jay Bruce himself. A highly decorated MLB superstar who found a renewed passion in the outdoors after leaving the show, Jay calls Southeast Texas his home and is proud to take Sure-Shot Game Calls in a new direction. We are proud to share an episode with our friend and talk about his career, his new and exciting acquisitions in the game calling industry, as well as some experiences that have shaped him on his journey!

    Episode 11 (2 Part TTHA Special!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 54:41


    On this episode of the Bayou Dragons Podcast we are live at the Texas Trophy Hunter's Extravaganza in Dallas, Texas with some interesting fellow exhibitors. Coming from the Arizona desert plains we have Brandon Reynolds with Diamond Outfitters to give us some insight and share some personal experiences he's had performing spot and stalk hunts in his native land. Moving along to part 2 Mitchell gets to sit down with Ricky Jessup of Roewe Outfitters out of North Texas. Rick gives us the run down on hunting the coastal marshes of his home state of Louisiana as well as chasing down sandhill cranes in north Texas from his personal point of view. 2 well rounded, well spoken, and well experienced hunters who we loved getting to sit down with.

    Episode 10 Saltwater Baptism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 57:26


    This week we go through some of our recent experiences and stories from the Texas Trophy Hunter's Extravaganza expo in Houston Texas, as well as a recap from some of our recent outings.

    Episode 9 (Marsh Mouth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 57:52


    In episode 9 of the bayou dragon's podcast, Porter, Mitch, and Tanner discuss their go- to hunting gear and also answer a lot of different questions that have been asked pertaining to hunting.

    The Show Goes On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 53:45


    In this episode, Porter, Mitch, and Tanner sit down with singer/bar owner/outdoorsman Rance May and discuss different stories that Rance has experienced over the years while touring. We also discuss different regulations/strategies of alligator hunting here in Texas.

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