Off the Record with The Sporting Chef and Michelle

Scott, Michelle and special guest, Stacy Lyn Harris, are on the show talking about her new book, "Love Language of the South." Also, we discuss: Social media, Southern lifestyle, women who cook, If it smells burnt – it's burnt, beefy vegetable soup, and the other Scott. Buy Stacy's book on Amazon. Follow her on IG here. Follow Scott on IG here.  Follow Michelle on IG here. 

Scott Leysath and Michelle Scheuermann talk with Kevin Phillips of Michael David Winery fame about the new season of Dead Meat that starts December 4, 2023 on Outdoor Channel. Kevin and Scott spent 30 days in South America hunting, fishing, and drinking too much wine. Also, Michelle is a confirmed wine snob, a bad start in Argentina, hangovers, piranhas, horseback ride from hell, crumpets, tiny trout, the castle, humping Kevin's leg, offending Texans, little green bastards and the full Uruguay redneck experience. Learn more about Scott: http://thesportingchef.com Follow him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/sportingchef Follow Michelle, if you dare, on IG http://instagram.com/ladysportsman Get Michael David Wines for the holidays at https:/michaeldavidwinery.com   

New, and improved, Sporting Chef Season debuts September 25 on Outdoor Channel with Stacy Lyn Harris. Michelle and Scott also talk dove hunting, Midwest eating habits, milk, California, real eggs (brown vs white), Big Momma and lots of googling. 

Scott and Michelle discuss Scott's scope-eye situation, SHOT Show, South America, piranhas, overeating, throwing up a venison burrito, Dry July, social drinking and how Scott still can't get the show name correct... "Dead Meat" Season 1 Million Debuts December 4 on Outdoor Channel. Scott is filming Season 2 of "Ranch America" for 2024 and "The Sporting Chef" with Stacy Lyn Harris as the new host returns September 25 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel.  Learn more from Scott and all his recipes at TheSportingChef.Com

Tommy Gomes, the Fishermonger, is the most important person on Outdoor Channel - or so Scott and Michelle say. Season three of "The Fishmonger" starts in May, 2023. They talk about: State of Jefferson, Windmill farms, Right whales, Tunaville Market, Season 3, Dry-aged fish, Flavor profiles, Michelle's got attitude, Fish sausage, Wrench and Rodent, Catfish Shocker. Follow Scott on IG http://instagram.com/sportingchef , and get his wild game recipes at http://sportingchef.com  Follow Tommy on IG tommythefishmonger, visit his Tunaville store https://www.tunavillemarketandgrocery.com/ Follow Michelle on IG http://instagram.com/ladysportsman 

Meet the host of "Ranch America:" River Klass. Ranch America is produced by Scott Leysath and debuts on Outdoor Channel on March 6. He, Scott Leysath and Michelle discuss Cows, Rodeos, Horses, Michelle and the FFA,  Cheyenne Frontier Days, Gas Station Sushi (just don't do it), Stemple Creek Beef, Calaveras Cowgirl Beef, Wyoming Cowboy Cuts, Amish Cattle and Shocked Balls. Find good beef: https://www.wyomingcowboycuts.com/ and https://calaverascowgirlbeef.com/ Get airtimes & details on Ranch American on Outdoor Channel: https://www.outdoorchannel.com/show/ranch-america/about/467073

Scott & Michelle discuss stree-free holiday cooking (we do this to ourselves), how corn venison, duck, or really, anything and Scott gives the latest updates on Ranch America, The Fishmonger, Dead Meat and Sporting Chef TV series. Oh, and cowboys in Hawaii are called paniolos. And for reason, they did a kick out of talking about the second store opening of the Uranus Fudge Factory.  Follow Scott http://instagram.com/sportingchef and get his recipes at http://sportingchef.com Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman 

Michelle is doing Sober October (why?); Chef Scott is falling apart, why Hallmark Channel is the best; remember Paul James? and Michelle gives a preview of Birdfest with the Steep Canyon Rangers, South Carolina Waterfowl, V.I.P. Experience in Charleston SC. Plus, Scott shares how The Fishmonger is now famous, how Ranch America is coming along (they've all converted to cowboys) and shooting season 7 (or 8?) of Dead Meat from afar.  Get Scott's recipes at http://sportingchef.com Follow Scott on Instagram http://instagram.com/sportingchef Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman 

Chef Scott Leysath is getting kicked to the curb, a new and improved Sporting Chef is on the deck with Stacy Lyn Harris debuting Sept 19 on Outdoor Channel. And what is Southern cuisine, anyway? Also, we discuss Alaska's Talon Lodge, that time Michelle caught a King Salmon during spawning... the path of least resistance, Jamie Oliver, grow your own, and watch The Sporting Chef on Frndlytv.com. Get recipes from Scott at http://sportingchef.com Get recipes from Stacy Lyn at http://stacylynharris.com 

What's up with Dead Meat and Ranch America, food snobs, wine snobs, Giardia three-way, off-limits critters, eating skunk and going deep in a cow's rear end. Follow Scott Leysath @thesportingchef on Instagram Follow Michelle @ladysportsman on Instagram  Visit https://sportingchef.com for wild game recipes and more. 

Folks, Michelle and Scott have returned. They discuss season 2 of "The Fishmonger," new series "Ranch America," high cost of travel, being on TV, Horses vs. ATVs, Michelle tells a sad story, surf scoters, the Salton Sea freakshow, New host of the Sporting Chef, Big Cedar Lodge, Tunaville Market, FloridaBowfishing.com, Lucie Cardet and Michelle speaks French and she's still a wine snob (but she doesn't mean to be). Big Cedar Lodge FloridaBowfishing.com The Fishmonger Dead Meat The Sporting Chef Bullet Proof Communications

An episode loaded with fascinating & funny stories from hunting & fishing trips near & far. Camp Chef's Brooks Hanson joins Scott Leysath The Sporting Chef & Michelle, Lady Sportsman.

Corey Meyer and Charlie Pehrson could not find the gun safe they wanted, so they built it. The beauty of Steelhead Outdoors safes is their modular components. If you move, you can take it with you. Use code MELISSA to save money. Two people, two wrenches, two hours and you have a safe that you can take down and move again if need be. Visit Steelhead Outdoors http://SteelheadOutdoors.Com Follow them on Instagram   Get Scott's Recipes at SportingChef.Com Follow Scott on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube Watch Dead Meat Seasons 1-4 and The Sporting Chef on MyOutdoorTV Follow Michelle on Instagram

What are the odds that someone opposed to hunting becomes an adult-onset hunter? Slim, indeed... but meet our guest, Keng Yang, who found a love of hunting and traditions thanks to getting a dog.

Chef Scott & Michelle remind us that hunting season's comin' so it's time to empty your freezer of last year's game and fish. Grind things up to make burgers, fish cakes and more tasty meals. Without any warning at all, they take several tangents including whether people from California are ruining every state, not just Montana & Colorado. Controversy, speculation, and just the right amount of great cooking advice!

Fascinating insights into the outdoor TV biz and more as Scott asks Michelle about her life in and out of the outdoor industry, specifically at Sportsman Channel. They talk about what is really takes to get into outdoor TV (e.g. a lot of work) and is it truly worth it? Plus, Michelle tries to dissect when did Scott stop eating his own food on national TV? And even though this podcast is supposed to be about Michelle, there's a lot of Scott-stories as well. Use code SPORTINGCHEF20 at WorkSharp.Com for 20% off + free shipping. Scott talks about bowfishing with FloridaBowfishing.Com for Dead Meat series Get Scott's Recipes at SportingChef.Com Follow Scott on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube Watch Dead Meat Seasons 1-4 and The Sporting Chef on MyOutdoorTV Follow Michelle on Instagram

Fabulous & well-spoken game chef John McGannon joins Scott & Michelle for a show loaded with cooking tips, and Scott lets it slip that he owns 2 e-bikes. Mayhem ensues.

How did Michael David Winery, out of Lodi, Cali., get named the American Winery of the Year in 2020? A lot of time, hard work and family dedication. Listen in as Kevin Phillips, VP of Something at Michael David Winery, shares how his family started the vineyard in the ‘80’s, created a monster brand with “7 Deadly Zins” (which eventually sold to Constellation Brands) and that life is actually really good in Lodi. BTW – that’s Scott singing and playing the “Stuck in Lodi” throughout the podcast. Plus, just like with the podcast (eps 17) with Ryan Newkirk of Steinbeck Vineyards, Kevin shares his latest hunting adventures and what’s on deck.   Visit Michael David Winery and get their Freakshow Chardonnay wine.   Get Scott’s Recipes at SportingChef.Com Follow Scott on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube Watch Dead Meat Seasons 1-4 and The Sporting Chef on MyOutdoorTV   Follow Michelle on Instagram

Have you ever woken up and forgot where you are? And what you are hunting that day? It happens if you travel as the host and producer of an award-winning TV series for more than 300 days out of the year, just like Melissa Bachman of Winchester Deadly Passion. Melissa joins Scott and Michelle to talk about her turkey hunting season so far (it is going well), how to cook food in a bison stomach (Scott was super interested in this), and what Melissa does in her downtime (she has zero downtime). Plus, Michelle heads out on a road trip to Big Cedar Lodge, more to follow on that soon. Follow Melissa on Instagram @melissa_bachman Watch her show, Winchester Deadly Passion, on Sportsman Channel and MyOutdoorTV. Plus see past shows and tons of hunting tips on her YouTube Channel. Get Scott’s Recipes at SportingChef.Com Follow Scott on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube Follow Michelle on Instagram

Cut through snooty wine talk! (And the banter between Elizabeth, Scott and Michelle BEFORE the recording is almost better than when they decided to be "official.")  Guest Elizabeth Schneider, creator of Wine for Normal People (podcast, book and website of the same name) joins Scott & Michelle. Elizabeth talks about how she got her start into the wine business – which was kind of a rocky start. Of course, the three of them get into the debate of what price level signifies a “good” bottle of wine. (No one agrees with Michelle – still) Plus, a lot of talk about how wine is an agricultural product and Elizabeth dives into the neo-temperance movement. Scott quizzes Elizabeth on wine pairings for a variety of foods. Oh – and don’t do the “Tour de Franzia.” Elizabeth’s many wine recommends made during the show: Guru – the $14 bottle of wine that tastes like a $50 bottle. https://egobodegas.com/wines/goru-monastrell-ingles/ Spain and Italy are great places to find a good bottle for a great value. Scott thew Michelle under the bus about Merlot, so now her assignment is to find a bottle from Cotes de Bordeaux region, Castillon region or Saint Emilien region Get Elizabeth’s book at WineforNormalPeople.Com Listen to her podcast Join her Patreon channel Get Scott’s Recipes at SportingChef.Com Follow Scott on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube Follow Michelle on Instagram

We talk cooking, ice-fishing, Arctic recipes and more with Brad Fenson, a regular guest on The Sporting Chef TV show. We miss filming segments with Brad!

Cut through snooty wine talk! Guest Elizabeth Schneider, creator of Wine for Normal People (podcast, book, website, more) joins Scott & Michelle. You will laugh and learn!

Scott & Michelle talk wild game cooking with outstanding chef John McGannon, a regular on Scott's cooking TV shows.

Scott & Michelle talk wild game cooking with outstanding chef John McGannon, a regular on Scott's cooking TV shows.

A lot of people thought we wouldn't make it past Season One, but look at us now!  (Actually, Scott and Michelle didn't think they'd make it past season one...) One of our most popular eps from Season 1 was just about wild game cooking hacks (eps 5) so we asked our audience for their best & worst cooking advice - and Scott shares his very simple advice for cooking wild game. (Don't soak it in buttermilk, to begin). And how sometimes, even if all things are equal, the taste can simply depend on what the animal eats.

What's it like to grow so many grapes you only use 1% of them to make your own wine? Ryan Newkirk of Steinbeck Vineyard is first and foremost a farmer of the Paso Robles land, who actually enjoys the two “b’s” – beer and bourbon. But he knows his stuff when it comes to wines. He shares why Paso wines can be drank “sooner” than other regions due to the weather and soil. Plus, Scott and Ryan discuss deer management at the winery (say what? Yes!) Scott was drinking 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon “The Crash”  (be sure to listen to Ryan tell the story of a B-26 Bomber that crashed in the middle of the vineyard) https://www.steinbeckwines.com/product/2015-The-Crash Learn more about Steinbeck Vineyard https://www.steinbeckwines.com Follow Scott http://Instagram.Com/SportingChef Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman

Jules McQueen is an entrepreneur (many times over) and mentor to many in the outdoor industry. Her go-get-it-ness is inspiring, and we had to have her on the podcast to talk about her latest invention (she built an App!! Carbon Unwind), how she handles stress (a bit of meditation, a bit of wine), and she goes “Off the Record” with us to share her biggest secret to date…We get a bit “woo-woo” in this episode, but that just means you needed to hear it. Wayne's Christmas present is this: https://www.invictusexperience.com  Jules was drinking Lewis & Clark Wine https://www.vivino.com/lewis-clark-mcnary-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon/w/7585130  Michelle was drinking Bacon Red Blend: https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/red-blend/bacon-red-blend-sonoma/p/194706750 Scott was hungover.  Get Carbon Unwind App in the Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/tt/app/carbon-unwind/id1512187506 Get the "Dead Meat TV" Cookbook: http://thesportingchef.com  Follow Jules http://instagram.com/julesmcqueen Follow Carbon Unwind: http://instagram.com/Carbon_Unwind   Follow Scott http://Instagram.Com/SportingChef Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman

Stacy Lyn Harris is a true southern lady – and how she got teamed up with Scott is a mystery that is soon revealed in this episode. With 7 kids, plus a hubby, pets, a farm and thriving business, it is a wonder how she’s able to “do it all.” Stacy shares stories from life on the farm – including funny COVID moments – and not-so-funny moments in her husband’s dental office (whose name is also Scott). Plus, we learn about Stacy’s super-secret recipe for oatmeal, and Scott drills Michelle on what exactly are grits. Finally, Stacy walks us through how she cooks the best Thanksgiving dinner, which starts weeks ahead. Watch Stacy’s holiday on Outdoor Channel’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/OutdoorChannel/videos Learn more about Stacy Lyn Harris  https://stacylynharris.com/ Follow Scott http://Instagram.Com/SportingChef Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman

Andrea is a busy mom and entrepreneur who was a part-time bartender at Olive Garden, and then sheltering-in-place hit where she found herself as a stay-at-home teacher to two littles. An outlet was needed, so Quarantini Time began! Andrea shares on what it takes to go live and put yourself out there, what to do when there is a pumpkin shortage, and Scott gives a definition of when to call yourself a “Chef” and why he never eats his own food when filming “The Sporting Chef” TV show.   Follow Andrea’s Quarantini Time LIVE Facebook shows every Monday, Wednesday and Friday https://www.facebook.com/QuarantiniTimeWithAndrea and Follow her on Instagram http://instagram.com/bellezadrea   Michelle and Andrea were drinking Sparkling Pumpkin Whiskey drink: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/how-to/g2253/fall-cocktails/ Follow Scott http://Instagram.Com/SportingChef Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman

Michelle & Scott welcome public land hunter & TV show host Randy Newberg, Hunter. Randy is probably the best elk hunter on the planet, and self-proclaimed fourth best bull-shitter in his family. But we don't talk elk hunting with Randy at all. If you are from Minnesota, you'll especially appreciate this podcast. Randy shares what happens when there's a lot of windshield time with his crew between one hunt to another - the genius idea of "Shop Stories" now on his YouTube channel. You'll learn why he has a bland Scandinavian palate, why muskrat trapping is his favorite, which prompts Michelle to show her homemade coyote fur hat - and Randy confirms Michelle is, in fact, a wine snob. Follow Scott http://instagram.com/sportingchef Follow Michelle Http://instagram.com/ladysportsman  Follow Randy http://instagram.com/randynewberghunter 

Scott & Michelle welcome Chef Susie Jimenez to the show! She is as talented as she is funny and energetic. She's a Chef to the stars, which she dishes in this episode.  Susie was the runner-up to Season 7 of Food Network "Star" and lost to an idiot. But she's doing great, don't worry about that. She is a Hustler with a capital "H" and tells all about how she got to be a Chef to the biggest celebs in Aspen and beyond. Susie was drinking wine from Usual winery out of California. https://usualwines.com  Follow Scott http://instagram.com/sportingchef Follow Michelle Http://instagram.com/ladysportsman  Follow Susie http://instagram.com/spiceitupsusie 

Scott & Michelle talk the state of commercial fishing with Tommy "The Fishmonger" Gomes. He's funny & full of passion and knowledge of the fishing industry. You will come away knowledgeable about how to buy fish from your local market - and perhaps adventurous to try new kinds of fish. Tommy explains what exactly is a Fishmonger, how he supports the American fisherman and our fishing industry, and how the pandemic has affected the industry. It has changed attitudes on local fish, prices and behaviors that will forever affect the fishing industry, like making the docks in San Diego a new destination for families.  And Michelle tries to get Tommy to visit the Midwest for a Fish Fry...keeping trying Michelle... Follow Tommy https://www.facebook.com/TommytheFishmonger/ 

Join Michelle & Scott with special guest Nick Pinizzotto, CEO of National Deer Alliance AND QDMA, as they talk future of conservation groups in America and quality of this week's wine selections! Wines we were drinking: Going Viral - Merlot by Michael David Winery; Red Dog Road - sweet red table wine from Pennsylvania 

Scott & Michelle welcome Mark Strand as the show's first guest. And it just so happens Mark is the show's editor, so it was fitting to have him as our guest. We talk wine (of course), Central Coast of California, if Scott ever gets sick of cooking, Michelle's role as The Adequate Cook at her own house, and much, much more! Follow Mark's Patreon page:  https://www.patreon.com/markstrand  Wines we were drinking:  Michelle was drinking the 2017 Bogle Cab Sauvignon https://www.wine.com/product/bogle-cabernet-sauvignon-2017/571434  Scott was drinking Ravenswood 2017 Cab Sauvignon https://www.ravenswoodwinery.com/collection/cabernet-sauvignon/?main=varietal&selected=cabernet-sauvignon  Mark was drinking J Lohr Vineyards 2017 Cab Sauvignon from Paso Robles https://www.jlohr.com 

What is Michelle’s nickname? Only her parents use it. (hint: it’s Mickey) Is Mickey picky? Scott gives her a picky eater's test and we find out. Shocker of the week: turns out that cooking is subjective! Scott reveals that he doesn't love cooking competition reality TV shows. He says cooking should be celebrated and shared, not turned into a loser-leave-town cage match with three ill-tempered judges pretending to speak for everyone. You'll love this open discussion between two friends who love to challenge each other!

If you host television shows and travel all over cooking for a living, stuff happens. So Michelle asked Scott for some juicy BTS tales. One starts with friends squishing dog poop between their toes at the foot of their bed in the middle of the night. What? Sticking with this theme, Scott reluctantly shares the story of a morning after a night of eating street food while on a duck hunt in Mexico. We’ll leave it at that for now. Then Michelle asks about Scott’s go-to recipe for cooking waterfowl. What he does to change somebody’s mind if they say they don’t like duck. Then a go-to venison approach, which draws to the surface a pet peeve… something about backstrap medallions. And a go-to fish recipe. And Michelle scoffs at Scott’s claim of being a multi-tasker, a bold assertion for any man. Isn’t Scott going to ask Michelle for her go-to recipe? Of course: for “cheese.” What? You’ll have to listen to find out what happens after that.

Just once, you'd love to be a fly on the wall when a world-class chef is kicking back and spilling the beans about things he does every day to make food taste so good, right? Well, buzz your way over to this corner and listen, as Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef, dishes on his favorite kitchen hacks. Hack #1: most kitchen gadgets are things you can throw away. Oh, and he's big into brine. It adds moisture, flavor, and all that briny goodness replaces what would taste like blood. Ewww. More of what you will learn: * What do coolers have to do with moist meat that stays hot for hours? * Should you let your guests see you remove cooked chicken from a cooler, wrapped in a towel? * When is it a good idea to freeze cheese? * What does soup have in common with books? * How many times did Michelle's family start the kitchen on fire while deep frying dinner? (A: zero, because they called it supper! rimshot... But there's more to the story.) * Do you know what it takes to make good bone broth? * get ready as Scott begins his war against bullion cubes. * What, for God's sake, is the difference between stock and broth? * Does anybody still have a fondu pot? How about the little forks with color-coded markings so you can keep your cheese bath separated from everybody else's? Until next time, keep your hooks wet but your fish fillets dry in thick paper towels, so they can soak up the flavor of what you cook them in! Not sure if we drank enough during this show... 

Scott and Michelle test vodkas while attempting to record an episode. Scott pierces the veil on brand-name vodkas - and the shenanigans that he does during parties. Plus, he dives into his favorite vodka drink - and how people mess it up time and again. (We welcome ideas to name his drink.) We debate whether Two Buck Chuck is real wine. Other meaty questions: Michelle's value system doesn't allow her to eat non-meat forms, can housewives fillet fish? At what age are you expected to unhook your own fish?

Celebrate the art of cooking and wine pairings with The Sporting Chef Scott Leysath and Outdoor Insider Michelle Scheuermann. Michelle visits Scott at his home in Northern California just before COVID-19 hits us hard. So its good we got to drink this wine! Wines drank during the podcast: Michael David Winery Freakshow Chardonnay $18: https://shop.michaeldavidwinery.com/product/2018-FREAKSHOW-CHARD-12/750ML Michael David Chardonnay $24 2018-Michael-David-Chardonnay-Copy  Buena Vista Winery for "Winemaker for a Day" & visit the Bubble Lounge! https://buenavistawinery.com  Scott's fav oyster place in Napa: https://hogislandoysters.com  Scott's fav place to eat in Vegas: https://lotusofsiamlv.com  Miles drank a 1961 Chateau Cheval Blanc in the movie Sideways Visit Scott: http://instagram.com/sportingchef http://TheSportingChef.com Visit Michelle http://instagram.com/LadySportsman http://bulletproofcomm.com  

More in-depth talk of cooking medium and medium-rare foods - this time with salmon - and good wines. It's salmon challenge week: will Michelle like the "not so done" piece? Scott seasons it with Hi Mountain Salmon Rub. Plus, he shares a lox-style salmon tips for DIYers. Scott shares his best duck recipes and why when someone says "this doesn't taste like duck" is NOT a good thing as a Chef.  Plus, the virtues of Instant Pot are discussed, and why you don't throw in the towel on your favorite foods just because you got sick from them.  Another sushi lover is Melissa Bachman, whom we discuss. Find her at http://MelissaBachman.Com  We were drinking 2017 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir - Henry's Block. https://www.windyoaksestate.com 

It is "Fear Factor" for Michelle as she tries two elk burgers Scott just prepared - one burger is not as done as she likes. Plus, we test the "red wine with meat" theory... Drinking: Michael David's Politically Correct: hhttps://shop.michaeldavidwinery.com/product/MDW-POLITICALLY-CORRECT-RED-BLEND-16-6/750ML Michael's David's Cute Freakshow Cab Can: https://shop.michaeldavidwinery.com/product/17-FS-Can-4-Pack Chef Paul's Blackened Seasoning: https://magicseasoningblends.com/shop/blackened-redfish-magic-red101/ Chef Scott's Blackened Salmon on his show "The Sporting Chef" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKm9NMiiGuE The Story of White Zin (which Sutter Home 'discovered'): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Zinfandel Hearst Castle: http://hearstcastle.org