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Mark and Jay dissect their turkey packs and talk gear. A common theme is discovered as is evident by the title of the episode. They also get a taste of a new brewery out of Lawerenceville NJ, called The Druery.
Mark and Jay are back after a long hiatus...again. Planning to keep it regular this time. A double release Last Minute Brewing review! Jay shares his experience with some sort of primate appendage liquid as far as we can tell...
Mark and Jay are back after a long hiatus. Men lived. Children were born. The legacy was foretold. Subscribe and become a disciple. Sons of the Hunt Theme Song provided by Jay's Free Chill Sounds
Mark and Jay go all in on the art of mock scrapes. There will be a lot of video compliments this episode, so look for extended content to drop on youtube page! How to make them, how to hunt them, the art of urinating in them..this is the comprehensive guide to mock scrapes. Also the guys get to sample Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.'s 3rd Anniversary Ale...it's 9.1% ABV and it might show. Feature Music: Black Hole Hum - The Bad Light Featured Beer: WBC III Anniversary Ale - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co,.
Mark and Jay are back after a little hiatus. Mark talks about his recent hunting travels and plans. Jay also tells us about his PA archery season thus far. A new brewery is brought into the mix. We're catchin' up! A very classic SOTH podcast! Enjoy! Featured Music: Hurdling Stones - The Bad Light Featured Beer: Barn Rocker TIPA - Tin Barn Brewing
Donnie Vincent - writer, filmmaker, photographer, biologist, conservationist, explorer, adventurer, entrepreneur...the list doesn't seem to end. Donnie is one of my biggest influences and it's an absolute honor to be able to have a conversation with him. His new film, "Winds of Adak" is streaming for free right now at www.windsofadak.com and it is probably the best outdoor documentary I've ever watched. Go check it out now! Featured Music: Mountain of Mind - The Suitcase Junket
Mike Robinson is a multi-restaurateur with a Michelin-star, who primarily uses hunted and gathered ingredients in his dishes. He is the host of "Farming the Wild" , which can be seen on the Outdoor Channel and MOTV. Mike is an expert marksman, deer farmer, conservationist, the list goes on! I don't think he sleeps. You definitely do not want to miss this one! Featured Music: On Our Own - The Suitcase Junket
Mark and Jay sit down with Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear to discuss some new items on the 2020 whitetail line. I've recently began testing some Sitka Gear and it really is on a different level. Being the kind of scientific-minded person that I am, I had to find out what kind of engineering is involved with this stuff. In short, it's significant. Some truly mind-blowing stuff. Material that can improve YOUR hearing. It's real. Check it out. Featured Music: The One - The Bad Light
On this episode of the SOTH Podcast we sit down with Geoffrey Smith, Susquehanna River Biologist for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to discuss PA's newest invasive species the Northern Snakehead. PFBC has a plan, and with our help, we could manage the situation. This episode is chocked full of valuable tips and info for Susquehanna River enthusiasts, from catching big cats to seasonal smallmouth tips. Kick back and learn something! Thanks to Geoff and everyone at the PFBC for making this episode possible, and keeping a close eye on our waterways! Featured Music: On Our Own- The Suitcase Junket
Becky Ryman, owner of Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. and Logan Ackerley, head brewer, join Mark and Jay for a "virtual" release of their new brew, "The Big DIPA". It's an all craft episode about how the brewery is handling the pandemic, what their game plan is, some new food items they are featuring, and much much more. Big plans in the future for the brewery, so grab a beer, kick back and hang with us! Be sure to check out WBC on all platforms and if you're in the area, it is a must-visit! Featured Beer: The Big DIPA - Wallenpaupack brewing Co. Featured Music: Goodshit - The Bad Light
Mark and Jay are joined by Jimmy Shirey, an all around PA outdoorsman with a specific passion for photography. Jimmy lives in Clearfield Co. and gets to spend a good deal of his time interacting and photographing the PA elk herd. He goes to some absolutely wild lengths to get the best photos and find sheds. Super driven dude, keep an eye for him! Follow him on Instagram @jimmy_shirey5 Featured Music: Earth Apple - The Suitcase Junket
Mark and Jay are joined by Nate Hosie of HeadHunters TV and Hunter Wallis of Mossy Oak, Avian X and Zink Calls to talk PA spring gobbler season! Lots of great information in this one...saddle up and get ready for turkey knowledge download commencing in 3, 2, 1.... Featured Song: Swamp Chicken - The Suitcase Junket
Mark and Jay are doing live quarantined podcasts...just about weekly. Here's their second go at it. All kinds of goofy stories thrown around in this one...mostly uncoordinated kids, nearly drowning in their own waders. Also, it is impossible for an entire SOTH episode to be recorded without Mark and Jay talking about food. Fact. Featured Music: Eat the Wolf - Non-Human
Mark and Jay use appropriate social distancing guidelines to record episode 3! As a new format the guys will be live-streaming the podcast episodes on Facebook for the time being. They get into a little of everything on this episode, with the live comments being a new conversation starter. Surprise trout season, archery season changes...lots to talk about. Strap in. Featured Music: I Don't Mind (Acoustic)- The Bad Light
Mark and Jay are back. Good things are happening! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for voting the SOTH Podcast NEPA's Best podcast in AccessNepa's "Best Of" Awards! Mark and Jay comment on this honor and talk about what's been going on. In the second half, they drink beer and reflect on their waning youth , the effect it has on their outdoor experience, and most importantly how many 3rd graders they could potentially beat up. A tale as old time. Don't call it a comeback. Featured Music: The Storm - The Bad Light Featured Beer: Clocking Out DIPA - Last Minute Brewing Co.
We did it. 20 episodes in a year. Came down to the wire, but we made it happen and we couldn't have done it without you, for real. Because of the interaction in the live 19th episode, we had enough material for another complete episode. Episode 20! We discuss the collaboration beer (Beyond the Pines) with Wallenpaupack Brewing Co, Hopping Eagle Brewing Co, and Log Tavern Brewing Co. Truly a bucket-list item for me and we talk about it for some time. We recap the year and all the guests who were kind enough to come hang with us. We also dive into what the future holds. Big things on the horizon and if you've stuck with us this far, I thank you. Stick with us a little longer and I promise you won't be disappointed. Things are happening! Happy New Year! BBD!
Episode 19 is a straight-up free for all. We decided to go live and before we knew it, we were over an hour. We talk about everything from archery season, to potential regulation changes, to beer (obviously). At one point, my tongue gets stuck to a frozen bow. Hilarity ensures.
Courtney Colley is the Communication Specialist for CWD for the Pennsylvania State Game Commission. She is extremely passionate about spreading research-driven, currently supported information about this insanely complex disease cervids are now facing across the country. With the spread of the disease furthering itself into the state of PA, it is Courtney's mission to make sure we are as prepared as possible. This episode is absolutely packed with currently supported information from accredited Universities and Institutions from across the country. Enjoy!
Mark and Jay discuss how Pennsylvania archery season has treated them thus far. Spoiler alert...this podcast is much more exciting. The guys prepare themselves for all-day, cold-weather sitting; mentally, physically, and from an equipment standpoint. A new self-evaluation method is born and named. If that doesn't peak your interest, I'm not sure what will. Lots of solid preparation advice. Get after it! Featured Music: Modern World - The Bad Light
Mark and jay discuss the recently released SOTH film, "For These Reasons." (Now streaming on all platforms, link below...) In the second half, they discuss the new saddle hunting trend and the controversial debate and impending vote on Pennsylvania's SB147 concerning Sunday hunting in PA. This episode is packed, so enjoy! Featured Music: Fallout - Eat The Wolf Featured Beer: Foley Brothers - Pieces of 8 Check out "For These Reasons" now streaming on all platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKOogXDcxZE
Mark and Jay devise a very direct method for dealing with difficult people on the internet. The stereotype of hunters in relation to outdoor brands is dissected. Definitely some food for thought. Featured Beer: King Sue - Toppling Goliath Featured Music: Red Sun - Mr. Bison
Mark and Jay are back, one on one, for the first time in a few episodes. They discuss a recent social media post that garnered a lot of attention on the SOTH Facebook and Instagram pages regarding the use of technology in the woods and where, if at all, the line should be drawn. The second half is full of ideas and silliness that they will more than likely never pursue. But you never know... Featured Music: Elevation to High - Eat the Wolf Featured Beer: Kuiu Vias DIPA - Anchorage Brewing Co.
Molly Giles is a Wildlife Biologist for the Northeast Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. She mainly concentrates majority of her efforts around waterfowl conservation and research. Molly proves to be a wealth of knowledge as we discuss topics such as, Canadian goose banding, how waterfowl regulations are formed in PA, and dun-dun-dun...CWD! Tons of great info in this one, you might have to listen twice! Featured Music: Sweet Sting - The Bad Light
By far, one of the most important episodes we've recored thus far. Harold Daub is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists. He has an extensive resume heavily weighted in the heritage of Pennsylvania conservation. He is currently leading the campaign to change Sunday hunting laws in Pennsylvania, along with a litany of other projects. To get involved, we implore you to visit https://www.pfsc.org/ Featured Music: Non-Human - Eat The Wolf Featured Beer: Pennsylvania Tuxedo - Dogfish Head Brewing Co.
Mark and Jay sit down with Jarrod Renninger, the President and Founder of the One Wish Foundation, and we'll just call him...his trusty side-kick, Eric Pelko. The One Wish Foundation provides children with life-altering medical or social conditions the opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime outdoor adventure. Definitely a deviation from the normal SOTH banter, that will hopefully help restore your faith in humanity. You won't want to miss this one... Be sure to follow the One Wish Foundation on their facebook page... www.facebook.com/onewishfoundation Featured Music: Beyond the Edge - MR. BISON
Mark and Jay discuss the Pennsylvania Game Commission budget surplus, beer-cations, gourmet wild-game seasonings, and good bird-dogs..."flushbois", if you will. A little bit of everything in this one! 10.5% ABV can make things interesting quick! Featured Beer: Space Hallucinations - Other Half Brewing Co. Featured Music: Roots - Mr. Bison
After a little bit of delay, Mark and Jay talk about a successful morning chasing turkeys, unfolding the story in a way only they can...completely backwards with several side stories. The second half turns into a hodgepodge of music related discussion, teaching archery to others, and how understanding the importance of eye-dominance plays such a large role in accuracy, despite the weapon. There may even be some talk of a certain child catching live woodchucks with their bare-hands. Impossible is nothing. Strap in. Featured beer: Moasic Sunset New England IPA - Beer Tree Brew Co. Featured Music: An Open Letter of Unconditional Love - The Badlight
Mark and Jay have started revisiting "A Sand County Almanac", despite barely being able to pronounce the name of the book...They discuss the Foreword and the impact it's had on them. They plan on making this discussion a regular segment, so grab a copy and read along! Featured Beer: Lake Haze Down Under - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Featured Music: Time - The Bad Light
Mark and Jay welcome 8X NWTF Grand National Calling Champion, Hunter Wallis to the podcast to talk turkey! This is the premier turkey podcast that covers everything turkey hunting! Calling, decoys, choice of firearms, how to prepare wild turkey...there is a ton of great information in this one. Be sure to listen to this one carefully...it will make you a better turkey hunter without a doubt! Be sure to check Facebook.com/Sonsofthehunt or our Youtube channel to check out Mark and Jay's hunts that we watched while recording this podcast! Featured Music: Holy Oak - Mr. BISON
Turkeys, turkeys, and more turkeys. The guys are clearly thinking about turkey season. From strategy, to preferred weapons, to turkey hunting ethics...Mark and Jay touch on it all. The second half gets admittedly a little bit silly. Beer happen. Strap in. Featured Beer: Double Daisy Cutter Capra - Half Acre Brewing Co. Featured Music: Evangeline - The Suitcase Junket
"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray." Big theme in episode 5, as we originally set out to discuss spotlighting, but quickly get diverted by the live audience into CWD part 2. Interesting takes in this one to say the least. In the second half we try some beer and get into more tips for hunting spring gobblers! Featured Beer: Singlecut - Sammy Was Low Featured Music: Mr BISON - The Bark
CWD is a subject that many whitetail hunters are quickly becoming "experts" on. Mark and Jay spent a good deal of time pouring through research and formulated their own opinions. It's another hot-button issue, but understanding it thoroughly cannot be taken lightly. In the second half, the guys lighten it up and look forward to spring. Featured Beer: Beer Tree Brew Co. - Lost Forest Featured Music: The Bad Light - Black Hole Hum Sources: https://academic.oup.com/jnen/article/77/1/64/4633865 https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=google_grants&utm_content=types_of_dementia&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1qaW_pfJ4AIVyISzCh0pNw6gEAAYASAAEgLxNPD_BwE https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0161127
Logan Ackerley, head brewer at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co, joins Mark and Jay as they record their third episode of 2019. This episode was an adventure to say the least, as Logan was the first guest to ever appear on the SOTH Podcast! Obviously, some very craft-beer centered discussion takes place, as we cover everything from the brewing process to pairing craft beer with various venison dishes, to water treatment...as previously stated, this episode was an adventure and an experiment, and we can't wait to have Logan back again! If you're in northeastern PA, be sure to check out Wallenpaupack Brewing Co! Featured Beers: Femme Brutale - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Santo Mole - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Smoke On the Water - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Featured Music: Dark Rider - Bautastor
"Hot Buttons" is exactly what you'll expect it to be. Several "hot button" issues are discussed during the live first half of the episode. Some topics include, changing PA's opening day of firearms season, the possibility of using semi-automatic firearms during firearms season, Sunday hunting, and trapping. This episode is absolutely loaded. Featured Beer: Modern Times - City of the Sun Featured Music: The Bad Light - "Looking to Find" PLEASE, take a second to visit this link and make a donation to our friend Celeste of The Bad Light. All proceeds from the track "Looking to Find" go directly towards her expenses as she battles cancer. For all the times you've enjoyed their music featured on my content, I am asking that you please consider purchasing the track. It would mean the world to all involved. Thank you.
Mark and Jay open up Season 2, by reflecting on the first year of the podcast. As usual, they try a few craft beers and feature a review for Tears of Green IPA by Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. The second half of the podcast gives us a look at what we should expect this coming year...guava! Featured Beer: Captain Lawrence - Tears of Green IPA Featured Music The Bad Light - Hypathia
Mark and Jay finally get to sit down and talk about their 2018 archery seasons. At the time of recording, we are into the second week of PA rifle season. This was definitely one of my favorite episodes we've done thus far. It seems that when I come away from recording a podcast and think, "well, that was good time..." the podcast is usually pretty entertaining. Lots of great storytelling in this one, especially the one about the goat kicking a man in the groin and then proceeding to steal his hat. Yeah. That happens in this one. You should listen. Featured Music: Perfect Man- Buffalo Fuzz Featured Beer: Hydro Electric IPA- Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.
Mark and Jay go live on Facebook for the first half of episode 17 while they drink the freshly released Kuiu Series Verde 2.0 and Goliath Stout from Anchorage Brewing. Viewers' questions are fielded as they discuss how the first half of Pennsylvania archery season has gone for them...and their plans for the second half. In the second half of the podcast they discuss introducing new hunters to the outsdoors as they both describe their individual experiences. This is a good one!
A very chaotic episode due to a very mischievous puppy. Mark and Jay try a local beer from Beer Tree Brewing Co. in Port Crane, NY, and the very popular Dragon's Milk Stout from New Holland Brewing Co. The first half was a live stream segment via Facebook, so viewer's questions and comments are addressed. In the second half, Mark and Jay discuss their plans for hunting the upcoming Pennsylvania whitetail rut. Feature Music: Mercury Ocean-The Bad Light Featured Beers: Double Pineapple Creamsicle-Beer Tree Brewing Co. Dragon's Milk-New Holland Brewing Co.
At the time of recording, 6 days of the 2018 PA archery season is in the books. Mark and Jay discuss how their season has played out thus far. Then they talk about two subjects that they both claim to be subject matter experts in..."beer" and "food." Mark and Jay also discuss future projects... Featured music: Onward Downward - The Bad Light Featured beer: The New Sound - Dancing Gnome collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing
Episode 14, The fourth and final installment of "II". Mark discusses the action packed 2017 archery season. One multiple year story of a deer ends, while another finds new life... Featured Beer: Blame it On the Haze - Woodland Empire Craft Ale Featured Music - Red Sun-Three Leg Dog
In the third installment of "II", Mark and Jay review Mark's rollercoaster archery season from 2016. A lot of valuable lessons are learned. A truly bittersweet story. In the second half of the podcast Mark and Jay introduce the new beer review sponsor and discuss dialing in new archery equipment. Featured Music: Wolf - Three Leg Dog Featured Beer: Within Us - Anchorage Brewing Company
Mark and Jay record the first half of the podcast live on Facebook, and interact with viewers, answering habitat questions and talking about some new gear. Mark finally talks about his new bow and the unique way that it was set up. The second half revolves around the disconnect we as hunters may not be aware of, with those who don't hunt. Mark has an interesting exchange with someone who doesn't hunt on Instagram...strap in! Featured Beer: "Double Daisy Cutter" -Half Acre Brewing Co. "Help! On the Way!" - Southern Tier Brewing Co. Featured Music: "Neuronaut"- The Bad Light
In the second installment of "II", Mark and Jay reflect on Mark's 2015 season. We compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of trail cameras. In the second half, Stone Brewing's 22nd Anniversary Beer, "Anni-Matter" is reviewed as Mark and Jay discuss how outdoorsmen should carry themselves on social media. Featured Music: The One - The Bad Light Featured Beer: Stone Brewing "Anni-Matter" and "Fear. Movie. Lions."
The first installment of what is essentially the culmination of three years of documenting Pennsylvania archery seasons. Originally meant to be a full length documentary, we decided to make it into multi-platform based content. Supplementary footage on my other social platforms. Check it out and I hope you enjoy the story! We are lucky enough to sample the Kuiu Vias double IPA by Anchorage Brewing Company! Unbelievable beer to say the least. Featured Music: Devil-Bautastor
Mark and Jay discuss their summer deer preparation in the first half of the podcast (Which can be viewed in it's entirety at www.facebook.com/sonsofthehunt ). The second half of the podcast is a deviation from the norm. Mark and Jay discuss the therapeutic effect that nature can have on brain and your mental state.
Mark and Jay review their turkey seasons so far. Mark's wife, Bridget, has her first encounter with a mature gobbler. The food plot vs. baiting discussion is broken down. Loaded episode! Featured beer: Peak Organic- Evergreen/Crush IPA Featured music: The Bad Light- Mercy Rate, Review, and Subscribe! Thanks for listening!
Mark and Jay discuss what it takes to get into self-filming your outdoor experiences. They discuss how social media impacts our impression as a community. They also drink beer, as usual. Featured beer: Ripe IPA - Peak Organic Featured Song: Spirit Knife - Jeremy Irons & The Ratgang Malibus
On ep05 of the SOTH podcast, Mark Misura and Jay Rodney discuss a post they came across on the "Hunting Pennsylvania closed group" facebook page concerning the the Pennsylvania deer herd, and the controversial possibility of a "shotgun only" season replacing rifle season. They also discuss some of the archery equipment they're currently using, with a big focus on releases. Obviously, they also drink beer. Check out the full episode on iTunes or SoundCloud! Featured beer: Ithaca Beer Co. The Creeker Featured music: Good Shit- The Bad Light
Jay and I discuss a recent post concerning Lee and TIffany Lakosky we stumbled upon on Facebook. We're obviously getting really itchy for turkey season as we can't seem to go an hour without talking about it... Featured Music: Dying Star-The Suitcase Junket Featured Beer: The Calling - Boulevard Brewing Co.
A big gear review podcast after Jay visted the Great American Outdoor Show. We talk about everything from gear we're currently using to gear we will be using. If you're a gearhead, be prepared to geek out. Featured song: Hypathia- The Bad Light Featured Beer: Nugget Nectar by Troegs Brewing Co.
Sons of the Hunt Podcast Episode #2! Jay and I discuss social media strategy relating to outdoor content, the first steps I took in developing SOTH, and turkey hunting. Lots of turkey hunting... This week we're drinking Bell's Brewing Company Hopslam Ale. In short; it's strong. Our intoxication shows. Enjoy! This week's featured music is brought to you by The Suitcase Junket! The track is titled "Dying Star" and it is also featured in the trailer for our upcoming film "II"! Go follow him on all social media platform, because he's a legend. And I know what you're thinking, I keep saying "he". Thats right, it's one guys. He makes all that music, simultaneously, by himself, with no computer in front of him. Yeah. Go check him out.