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Tune in every week to listen to our host Josh Michaelis interview handlers and owners of some of the top performing working dogs in the nation that are #fueledbyjoy! We will talk about the good ole' days, training tips, nutrition advice, and so much more! Subscribe to get notifications! Click here to find a dealer near you -> https://joydogfood.com/dealer-locator/

Josh Michaelis


    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 376 EPISODES

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    The Fueled By Joy Podcast hosted by Josh Michaelis is an impressive show that consistently delivers natural conversations filled with knowledge. As a dog enthusiast, I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode that Josh has participated in. His ability to bring forth engaging discussions and provide valuable insights makes this podcast a must-follow for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of dogs and the world around them.

    One of the best aspects of The Fueled By Joy Podcast is Josh Michaelis' gift for creating organic and informative conversations. Each episode feels like a genuine discussion between friends, where topics are explored in-depth and without pretense. Josh's ability to connect with his guests and draw out their expertise is commendable, resulting in fascinating discussions about various subjects related to dogs. Whether it's training techniques, behavioral analysis, or health tips, there is always something new to learn from each episode.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is the wealth of knowledge it provides its listeners. Josh ensures that every episode is packed with valuable information presented in an accessible manner. He has a knack for simplifying complex concepts without dumbing them down, making it easy for both dog enthusiasts and novices to understand and appreciate the content. The range of topics covered is also commendable, allowing listeners to delve into different aspects of dog ownership, training, and overall well-being.

    While The Fueled By Joy Podcast boasts numerous strengths, there are minimal drawbacks worth mentioning. One potential downside could be the irregular release schedule as episodes are released on a weekly basis. For eager listeners who can't get enough of Josh's exceptional hosting skills and the insightful discussions he facilitates, waiting an entire week for new content can feel quite long. However, this slight inconvenience is easily overshadowed by the quality of each episode once they are released.

    In conclusion, The Fueled By Joy Podcast hosted by Josh Michaelis is a highly recommended listen for any dog enthusiast seeking engaging conversations filled with knowledge. With his natural ability to connect with guests and his dedication to providing valuable insights, Josh consistently delivers exceptional episodes that are both interesting and entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or just starting your journey, this podcast is guaranteed to deepen your understanding of dogs and bring joy to your listening experience.



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    Latest episodes from Fueled By Joy Podcast

    Episode 150: Beagles with Chris Harlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 64:29


    This week BJ is Joined by Missouri Beagler Chris Harlow to talk all things Beagles.  

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Heartbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:25


    This week Josh sits down and talks with Randy Bates about the loss of his hound under some of the worst circumstances imaginable.  

    Episode 148: Greg White

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 48:32


    This week host Mike Greene is Joined by American Beagle Club Founder Greg White.  

    Tree Dog Tuesday: What is Your Dream Win?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 21:09


    Of all the competition raccoon hunts to win, which one would you choose?

    Competition Corner Newdesk 5-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:37


    Episode 147: Beagle Super Hunt?!?!?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:22


    This week Josh sits down with Co-Host BJ Hall to Talk a possible super hunt for Beagles!

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Squirrel Dog Super Hunt?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 58:37


    This week Josh sits down with Cody to talk a possible Squirrel Dog Super Hunt and what that may look like going forward

    Competition Corner Newdesk 5-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 4:51


    Episode 147: In Memory of Sandra Tew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 40:11


    This week Mike Greene is on location at the Sandra Tew Benefit HuntThis hunt was held in Eastern North Carolina for the benefit of the Tew family. Mrs. Sandra lost her battle with cancer and passed away to the next life, yet her family was still in need of assistance. The Houndsmen of NC came together with the guidance of Jason Horne and Arron Coats to raise money in hopes to ease some of the family's burdens. We are thankful for everyone that donated and came out in support of this cause.  

    Tree Dog Tuesday: We Did It!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 24:57


    Competition Corner Newdesk 5-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 4:45


    Episode 145: Shameless Plug....

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 15:01


    This week Josh abbreviates the show for a bit to explain CaneStream Media, the Elite Handler Series, and the best way to get the best in working dog entertainment!

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Let's Win a Truck (Ft Braxton Johnson)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:14


    This week Josh sits down with Pro Sport Truck Winner Braxton Johnson

    Competition Corner Newdesk 5-5-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 5:22


    Episode 144: Dog Man (Ft Coty Wayne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 73:52


    Jay Bicknell sits down this week with working dog enthusiast Coty Wayne

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 22:39


    This week Josh sits down and re-caps an amazing week at PKC Spring Super Stakes.  

    Episode 145: Beagle Superhunt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 33:04


    Tune in as BJ Hall sits down with Joy Dog Food Owner Wade Graskewics!

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Save the Raccoons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 21:29


    This week Josh explains one of the reasons he feels the world has gone mad

    Competition Corner Newdesk 4-21-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 4:14


    Episode 144: The Art of the Deal (Ft John Strickland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 99:55


    This week Josh sits down with TOC Winner and renowned houndsman Mr John Strickland to talk Little Ann, his preparation, where she stands in his list of all time greats, and even whether she could beat Big Country and Bad Habit on their best night!  All of this and more available this week, right here on the Fueled By Joy: Working dog podcast

    Tree Dog Tuesday: The Game Has Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 28:35


    This week Josh sits down and talks technology in the sport, selling dogs, tick prevention and more!

    Competition Corner Newdesk 4-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:22


    Episode 143: John White Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 91:23


    This week BJ sits down with Louisiana Houndsman and beagle aficionado John White Jr.  It is a wonderful conversation with a man with two guys that just love beagles.   

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Redbones and Tough Hunting (Ft Derek Calk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 45:09


    This week we are joined by coon hunter and redbone enthusiast Derek Calk to talk about the breed, his love for it, and what it needs to do to be more successful in the future.  It is a great conversation with a dedicated houndsman that you will definitely not want to miss!

    Competition Corner Newdesk 4-7-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 3:42


    Episode 140: Dark to Daylight with Jon Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 47:49


    Join us this week as Josh sits down with renowned squirrel hunter Jon Perkins as we talk about a myriad of topics, including the transition between hunting hounds at night to squirrel dogs during the day.  

    Tree Dog Tuesday: What a Cast! (Ft World Champion Duell Murphy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 52:53


    What is it like to reach the pinnacle of your chosen sport?  Find out this week as Josh sits down with newly crowned PKC World Champion Duell Murphy!

    Competition Corner Newdesk 3-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 11:10


    Episode 139: Beagles with Rob Underwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 58:06


    Tree Dog Tuesday: Sportsmanship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 25:32


    Tune in this week as Josh re-caps the PKC World Hunt, and the sportsmanship displayed at the highest level of the sport.  

    Episode 140: Beagles with Herbert Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 66:16


    Host BJ Hall sits down friend and beagle hunter Herbert Warren. 

    Tree Dog Tuesday: It's World Hunt Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 40:16


    Join us this week as Josh talks PKC World Hunt, puts out a couple huge announcements with Wade from Joy Dog Food, and re-caps his biggest handling blunder of all time!!!

    Competition Corner Newdesk 3-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 4:34


    Episode 139: Beagles with Tim Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 71:30


    Listen in this week as B.J. Hall sits down with Tim Griffin of Rattlesnake Ridge Kennels to talk Beagles! 

    Tree Dog Tuesday: What's New at Elite Nutrition (Ft Chip Kohser)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 49:19


    This week Josh sits down with friend and colleague Chip Kohser to talk K9 Nutrition

    Episode 138: Kabuki Kick (Jenkins, Manning, & Young)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 92:11


    Josh sits down with Texas Houndsmen Eddie Jenkins, Guy Manning, and Wesley Young.  

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 21:18


    This week Josh sits down and re-caps super hunt week, and airs the post hunt interview with all four contestants

    Competition Corner Newdesk 3-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 4:21


    Episode 137: Beagles with Antwain Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 73:26


    Mike Greene sits down with Antwain Jones. Antwain is the perfect example of a true rabbit hunter. He is the owner and operator of Kickback Kennels and to say that he loves rabbit hunting and listening to beagles run is a grave understatement. He has loved it since day one and it's not just a hobby, it is a lifestyle. Listen to this conversation as Antwain and Mike talk about his experiences with pure common sense and passion.  

    2025 Super Hunt Handler Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 59:12


    All the contestants as well as the spectators sit down with Josh at the Super Hunt!

    Super Hunt Special with Layne Leverette!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 23:08


    Josh sits down with Layne Leverette from the lodge at the 3rd annual Joy Super Hunt!

    Episode 135: Retrievers with Luke Whitley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 102:04


    This week Mike Greene sits down and talks all things gundogs with Luke Whitley from Woodridge Retrievers

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Marc Gilmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 62:16


    This week Josh sits down with Marc Gilmore after his huge $100,000 win at the Michael Moody Memorial.  They talk about Marc and Clydes past and future, what it is like to be a Black man competing at the highest levels of the sport, and how it feels to win that 100k!  You will not want to miss this one!

    Super Hunt Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 18:17


    Josh and Wade sit down and talk Joy Super Hunt!

    Episode 134: Chad Blair (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 57:06


    This week BJ Hall sits down and talks Beagles once again with Renowned Beagler Chad Blair

    Tree Dog Tuesday: The Recut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 35:26


    This week Josh talks about the Michael Moody Memorial 100k hunt, the minute rule, and re-cutting young dogs!!

    Competition Corner Newdesk 1-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 6:29


    Episode 133: Mike and Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 50:03


    This week Mike Greene sits down and talks with Joy Dog Food Owner Wade Graskewicz. 

    Tree Dog Tuesday: Doug Heavener

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 28:02


    This week Josh is joined by PKC World Champion Doug Heavener to talk about his world championship victory, as well as the upcoming Joy Super Hunt

    Competition Corner Newdesk 2-3-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 3:42


    Episode 133: Beagles with Roy Swafford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 94:42


    Roy Swafford lives in Michigan and is a true houndsman, this show is a special one because it's not often that we get someone like Roy on here that has the knowledge of beagles and a personality to match! Roy is a family man, and he truly loves the sound of a hound in the woods. I hope yall enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. 

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