Boots and Backstraps Podcast

Neil Freeman is not only the morning show host on MN Country Station BOB FM from 6:30am-10am but the station manager with an impressive drive and vision to serve his listeners on BOBFM, the community around him and every person that he comes into contact with. Neil and former colleague PT (Paul Thomas, now on 102.9 The WOLF) created the Minnesota Country Salute CD that raises money for Tribute to the Troops and Minnesota Military Family Foundation. Neil is a force and one incredible guy. We are so luck to have had him in studio and we will have him back again!

There's some whiskey sipping, a bit of guitar playing, tons of laughs and a little friendly argument. Greg Michael Huberty with RJ Graff, Travis Kid George and Shayne Michael! Country music and hunting! See more about Greg Michael : https://gregmichaelhuberty.com/ More about RJ Graff : https://www.rjgraff.com/

Greg Michael Huberty joins us in studio for all things music, production, hunting and in part 2 we have special guest RJ Graff! Greg helped produce music with talented local artists like RJ Graff, Hailey James, Sailor Jerry and more! Learn more about Greg at https://gregmichaelhuberty.com/MUSIC PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / AUDIO ENGINEER / MIX ENGINEER / VIDEO PRODUCTION

2022 Deer + Turkey Classic Part 3! We have Pat + Nicole Reeves from Driven TV in the hot seat talking family, their show and of course hunting! Lots of laughs and we would definitely have a cold beer on a pontoon with these two! Shayne also sits down with friends Chris and Nikki! Nikki took an incredible Washington County buck that has a Gross Score of 198 0/8 and a Net Score of 170 2/8. It was Nikki's first buck with a bow. Check it out!

Shayne and Travis sat down with President of the Minnesota Official Measurers, Shawn Grabow and Jeff Fredrick of Jeff Fredrick Champion's Choice Turkey Calls. We were recording LIVE Saturday, March 12th at the 2022 Deer + Turkey Classic! We sat down with so many amazing people we had to split up the interview to separate episodes! Coming soon - Pat & Nicole Reeve from Driven TV, Melissa Bachman from Winchesters Deadly Passion TV, Jesse Koskiniemi from Bear Scents LLC and more!

The one and only Melissa Bachman chat with Shayne and Travis about her journey to creating her own show, Winchester's Deadly Passion. Melissa says she doesn't work out but loves to eats skittles and drinks Diet Mountain Dew. You don't want to miss this interview! Shayne also chats with Bob and Brice of Whitetail Properties Real Estate about their unique property searches for those hunters looking for the right property.

Who switches the cameras? Deals with guests? Deals with Tom? Snacks and stats? Meet our crew! Charlie, Dustin, Jill and Lynne!

Imagine being pulled on stage to sing with Dustin Lynch and NAILING IT! That's what happened with Hailey James! She is a local MN musician and up and coming powerhouse talent! She shares her stories of the duet with Dustin Lynch, winning awards at the 2022 Midwest CMO - Country Music Organization and getting out in the woods to bear hunt! We added Travis "Kid" George (KG) to the team as one of our hosts! Who know what kind of shenanigans will happen with Tom Katt, Shayne and TG! Hailey is incredibly talented and sings two songs for us in studio! Check her out https://www.haileyjamesmusic.com/

Eric Meyer of Outdoor News tells us all about thee Deer and Turkey Classic coming up this weekend at Canterbury Park in Shakopee! March 11, 12 and 13! We will be filming at the Classic on Saturday, March 12th and we will be interviewing hunting celebrities, local organizations and vendors! Come say hi!

Venison, a doe, a buck and the tails of the trail! Tom Katt and Shayne Michael give us a tour of their new hunting shack. Recap of their antelope hunt. And harvesting a doe and buck! Deer Hunting in MN and WI

On today's episode our guest Dustin talks ammo manufacturing, meaty chili and the art of archery. Dustin also inspired a new drinking game. DING - Drink. With your hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Kat!

Producer Danie tells stories of working on HGTV, Rowdy Cowboy Show and how she got into the music and entertainment business. Tom Kat learns about boudoir, Shayne talks whiskey and real jeans and all over a glass of whiskey.

National archery competitor and good friend Luke Agre joins us not only as our guest of our 2022 season but our first competitor for our B+B archery contest. Luke works at local archery shop, Full Draw in the Stacy/North Branch, MN. On today's episode Shayne, Tom, Luke, new to the crew Dustin, Jill our studio manager and producer Danie enter their scores for the B+B shootout. Everyone shooting the same bow competing to Win the coveted title to be the 2022 Boots and Backstrap Shootout Champion! Each guest this season will take their shot and learn the title of champion. Stay tuned!

Back from hunting antelope in South Dakota, Shayne and Tom tell the tales of the hunt and... harvest? Watch and find out not only about their trip, travels and trails but troubles on the road home. This week's episode is all about hunting!

Meet Matt a cancer survivor and local MN musician. It's not often we make mistakes but when we do you get more! Here is the audio only for an alternate intro with Matt Graunke episode 030. B&B #030 Matt Graunke Find more at https://linktr.ee/bootsandbackstraps We sure would appreciate a like, comment, share and follow! Thanks y'all!

Musician and Cancer Survivor Matt Graunke talks hunting, music and motorcycles with Shayne Michael and Tom Katt. B&B #030 Matt Graunke Find more at https://linktr.ee/bootsandbackstraps We sure would appreciate a like, comment, share and follow! Thanks y'all!

We dive into George Dickel Tennessee Whisky! Shayne tells us about this Barrel Select, 86 proof, Charcoal Mellowed & Double Distilled.

THE LADIES HAVE TAKEN OVER! Hunting season is here which means Shayne and Tom are gone! While the men are away the kitties will play! Producer Danie, production manager Jill and TK's wife Lynne Kitty are officially taking over! The ladies bring back some of their favorite moments from past episodes like Tinkerbell with Heidi, Backstraps with Lady Jo, Lake Like with Erica and the musical talents of Karina Kern! Want to see more from past episodes? Here's the four mentioned in today's episode. Heidi Owens EPS 002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRlgnuAlvB0 Lady Jo EPS 008 https://youtu.be/BpTlVotSbzo Erica Hanson 015 https://youtu.be/q6atGuh0SHU Karina Kern 022 https://youtu.be/EvOWRgoMUXw

Robin is the Elk Whiskperer. The ironic part is that he isn't quiet. Robin Mysliwiec loves the hunt and does a ton of spot + stalk. Tune into this episode as Tom Katt and Shayne talk fall hunting and elk harvests. Robin in 30 years only didn't get an Elk once. He is a beast.

PT / Paul Thomas of 102.9 The Wolf and LIVIN Foundation founder is in studio! We welcome an old friend and all around amazing guy, PT (Paul Thomas) to our show! If you have never had the privilege to meet PT - check out this episode. PT tells Tom Katt and Shayne Michael all about his journey in music, the LIVIN Foundation, his life as a dad and what he's been up to! We also have our whiskey of the week and Tom's Tidbits.

Shayne Michael and Tom Katt invite Bruce Hudalla to chat about his love for hunting, conservation and sharing the sport with new hunters. We also bring back one of our favorite hot topics: Is fishing hunting? Bruce tells about bow fishing - will we get Tom Katt and Shayne Michael on a boat? We hope so!

The past few weeks at Boots and Backstraps have been insane! Tom Katt and Shayne hosted the barn stage at WeFest, we celebrated the 40 years of The Rowdy Cowboy Show and moved the podcast setup from the studio to Hoggs and back! We recap the past few weeks and talk fall hunting! Who's excited for fall hunting? WE ARE!

Shayne Michael and Tom Katt host not only a remote episode of Boots and Backstraps Podcast but kicked off the night celebrating the 40th Reunion for The Rowdy Cowboy Show (recorded July 31, 2021) at Hoggsbreath Bar! We hear from many of the entertainers that had been a part of The Rowdy Cowboy Show over the years and the owner of the Hoggsbreath, Tom Durray! Tons of laughs, stories and a big surprise to our hosts at the end! Don't miss out as we recount the beginning of The Rowdy Cowboy Show and in the time Shayne Michael and DJ Kid George took over. Guests: DJ Deisel, Sparky, DJ Lugnutt, DJ Bubba Rocks, Durty Dave, CBT, Danie G and DJ Kid George.

Steve Kretsinger local musician best know for his role in Nationally Known Band High Noon! He is now playing locally solo and with one of our favorite bands - The Farmer's Daughters! Tune in as Steve chats with Shayne Michael and Tom Katt! He also sings a few songs for us in studio!

Local musician Karina Kern kick back with our hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Katt. Sass, class and a little smart ass. Karina plays two of her original songs! Must watch + listen!

Episode 021 Kenny Flexx, midwest DJ and entertainer joins Shayne Michael and Tom Katt in the studio! Shayne, Kenny and our statistician Killer Kyle all met almost 30 years ago at the Coon Rapids Cheap Skate. We all jump in the way back machine and tell about their roller rink days, DJing gigs with vinyl and cd's and hilarious shenanigans. Tons of laughs including: what you say when you don't want to play a request, scratching the Macarena vinyl and more!

We have a new studio set up and Jeff Bauler was the perfect guest to break it in. Jeff talks waterfowl, conservation, bird calls, line dancing and more! With your hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Katt.

Midwest musician and good friend Brandon Backstrom joins us for episode 019! Brandon fills us in on all the things happening at BOBFM like the homegrown show and his journey into music. Your hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Katt.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 018: Dave McElroy Ladies and gentleman meet Dave McElroy! Nashville country music star, christian, hunter and incredibly humble human! Join Shayne Michael and Tom Katt as we get to know Dave in his music journey and hunting adventures. He is going places and we are pumped to make a new friend.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 017: Michael E Jordan Today's episode with Michael E Jordan is not only an amazing story of entrepreneurship but crazy connections with national sports legends and country pop stars. From turkey hunting to meeting Eric Church - you don't want to miss this. With your hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Katt!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 16: Big Steve AKA Sleepy Steve from The Hoggsbreath is in the studio! To say he's got some stories is an understatement... You aren't going to want to miss this one: from being yelled at by gas station attendants to driving Hank Williams Jr's car! Warning - some graphic language.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 015: Erica Hanson From Country to Queen, Erica Hanson will rock you! Tune in as she sings two of her original songs including one about Lake Life. As always with you hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Katt. Brought to you by Homes By Shayne.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 014: Oscar Carlson Join Shayne Michael and Tom Katt as they chat with Oscar Carlson about his many adventures of sheep hunting, international travel, plane accidents and harvesting big game! If you like wild stories and a few laughs - tune in!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 013: Intro to Hunting Always been interested in hunting? Want to learn more? Tune in as Tom Katt and Shayne Michael chat hunting bears, deer, elk and more! Bows and firearms! All the good stuff!

Episode 012 of Boots & Backstraps launches with THURMAN TUCKER! Thurman Tucker is the founder of Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever located here in Minnesota! Tucker helps teach not only the adults in his community but the children about conserving quail habitats, about local eco-systems and more! Tune in, learn something and heck - get involved!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 011 LIVE from Hoggsbreath Bar in St Paul. We are joined by owner of Hoggs, Tom Durray! This was our first time going live, can't wait to do it again. We learned lots and had a time of fun! Recorded Live Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 010: Bill Robinson Have you ever used a scent blocker for hunting? Meet the man that invented it! Bill Robinson is the inventor of Scent Shield! Listen to his process of creating this game changing product and the new inventions Bill's got coming.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 008: Lady Jo of The Farmer's Daughters You are in for a real treat! Joleen Lamers, better known as Lady Jo, from The Farmer's Daughters country band is on our podcast and what a spitfire! She's keeps up with Tom and Shayne as they dive into women in country music, Jo's personal stories turned song and her journey to where her band is now. Check it out! Don't forget to check out The Farmer's Daughters at tfdcountry.com!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 007 with RJ Graff Get ready for live music, great conversation and a whole love of veteran love and appreciation. RJ Graff is an incredibly talented, down to earth Midwest musician. Take a listen into his visit with us this week on Boots and Backstraps.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 006 with Dave Miller Hunters this one is for you! Listen and watch as Dave Miller, Shayne Michael and Tom Katt chat all things hunting from bears, deer, turkey and more! Want to know how to prepare wild game? We got something for you! Dave's energy and storytelling will keep you listening and will inspire you to get out there and hunt!

Boots and Backstraps Epsiode 005 with KID GEORGE Remembering Rodeo night club, the start of The Rowdy Cowboy Show with Kid George and Shayne Michael and more!

EPS004 Boots and Backstraps - Matt Mithun Matt Mithun the current owner and producer of the WeFest music festival! Matt tells us new details of what to expect for WeFest 2021, secrets and moving into his new role as producer. Check it out!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 003: Mitch Gordon Mitch Gordon joins us for whiskey, life on the road, hunting adventures and more! Brought to you by Homes By Shayne. Produced by DanieGeo Production.

Boots and Backstraps Podcast Episode 002 with Heidi Owens Hear the history behind the creation of Hitchville, turkey calls, a family deer and tons more! Guest Heidi Owens from Hitchville! Hosted by Shayne Michael and Tom Katt. Brought to you by Homes By Shayne.

Our first of many Boots and Backstraps Podcast! Hosted by Shayne Michael and Tom Katt! We talk all things country music and hunting. From the old school through today and big buck to bull elk. Today we are joined by owner of MinnesotaCountry.com and founding member and board member of the Midwest Country Music Organization, Ryan Pilgrim. Ryan tells us of his tales of Africa safari hunts, singing on stage and drinking from the Stanley Cup!