The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a Founding Father passes away, a civil rights activist is born, and a great fire ignites.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Brandon Cerecke, owner of Boss Shot Shells.Brandon explains the company's recent rebranding and the tough decisions forced by volatility in the bismuth market. He breaks down the numerous obstacles that pushed them to pivot to copper, why copper was the right choice, and how the Boss team has engineered a copper load that matches the performance hunters loved in their bismuth shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a terrorist attack shocks the world, a child prodigy is born, and an inventor passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Hagan Ekker, who guides big game hunts in Mexico.Hagan shares some of the wild and dangerous encounters he's had south of the border — from run-ins with the cartel to stumbling upon dead bodies — and how minding your p's and q's in Mexico is the safest bet. The guys also talk about Hagan's nonstop travel schedule, guiding moose hunts in Maine and Alaska, and chasing longbeard turkeys from Idaho all the way back to Mexico.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a defensive guru is born, the greatest guitar player of all time passes away, and “The Curse of the Billy Goat” begins.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ri Williams to break down every matchup from Week 5 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week.This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, an assassin passes away, a punk singer is born, and a record book is born after a debate couldn't be settled on a hunting trip in Ireland.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Jeff retells the story of why the Japanese never invaded the United States after attacking Pearl Harbor, and Andy looks at how much Post Malone spent on his new smile and which position in the NFL offers the longest amount of job security.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, Peter Rabbit makes his debut, the first African American astronaut is born, and a singer/song writer with 4 decades of music passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the world in automobile takes a big leap forward, a Hangover star is born, and one of the greatest knuckleball pitchers passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Roy Carter of Carter's Big Island Hunt Club in Kansas. Fresh off a hunting trip to Canada, Roy shares a wild airport nightmare that set the tone for the adventure, along with stories from their days in the field chasing ducks and geese up north. He also looks ahead to his big plans for next year's Canada venture.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, an American novelist is born, a famous lawyer passes away, and the first cartoon sitcom hits television.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, Tylenol was in the news again, a Texas legend is born, and a Yankees manager passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Brett Shaffer, the creative force behind Grumpy Duck.Brett talks about how one innovative product vaulted Grumpy Duck into the spotlight, carving out a loyal following in the hunting community. They dive into Brett's passion for waterfowl hunting in Pennsylvania, the nonstop grind of hunting show season, and how Grumpy Duck continues to set trends for shotgun bolt handles.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Jeff tells about the loudest sound ever recorded, and Andy looks at which states produce the most pumpkins and which NFL stadiums have the most and least expensive priced hot dogs.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a Grease star is born, an old sailer does something cool, and the first blue jean maker passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe to break down every matchup from Week 4 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week.This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the members of the Mormon church shift one of their long standing policies, an actor who appeared in multiple Tarantino films is born, and a golfing icon passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the greatest children's author passes away, a hit sitcom makes its debut, and the next in line of wrestling family is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tony Stanfield for a conspiracy-packed episode.They dive into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the details that don't quite add up, Americans' growing distrust of government institutions, a new report exploring potential causes of autism, and Jimmy Kimmel's recent suspension.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a life long criminal is brought to justice, soul singer is born, and one of the greatest running backs ever passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a teenage heart throb is born, a Yankee legend passes away, and one of the greatest television shows in recent history make it's debut.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Missouri coon hunter, Aaron Gamble.They talk about the decline in coon hunting numbers and what has contributed to the drop in popularity, the challenges facing today's hunters, when the peak era of the sport was, and the surprising money and prizes that top coon hunting contests can bring in.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the popcorn king passes away, Garth Brooks' second wife is born, and knife fight makes a man famous.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Riley Rodriguez, who is running as a Democrat for Texas State Senator in District 28.They cover a wide range of topics, including what inspired Riley to enter the race, the issues he sees facing rural West Texas, and how he plans to address them if elected. While there are plenty of differences in opinion and a fair share of spirited debate, the conversation serves as a strong example of how civil discourse can and should take place in America today.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tony Stanfield to break down every matchup from Week 3 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week.This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the man who changed the way we watch the NFL passes away, the leading man in one of the greatest television series is born, and the daughter of prominent family is arrested.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the first black Miss America is crowned, the greatest pioneer in country music is born, and a Baltimore politician that wasn't afraid of a bribe, passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a scientist that changed the world passes away, the man behind one of America's great department stores was born, and one of the first rap songs to cross genres makes it's debut.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, one of the greatest actors of this generation is born, a big player falls during the recession of '08, and Roger Ebert's favorite supporting actor passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by James Steinbeck and professional fighter Bubba McDaniel.Bubba, who has over 40 professional fights and recently joined the Bare Knuckle Boxing roster, opens up about the tragic loss of his 2-year-old son, Wilder, who was murdered on October 11, 2018.In this powerful and emotional conversation, they discuss the heartbreak of losing his son, the flaws in the legal process and the possibility of a retrial due to errors in the initial investigation, resisting the urge to take justice into his own hands, and how Bubba has found a new path forward by giving his life to Jesus Christ.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the greatest Quarterback that will never get into the Hall of Fame was born, the Man in Black passes away, and America's most popular show for the time makes its debut.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Jeff tells the story of the American Princess and how their marriages to British royalty saved England, while Andy shares statistics on the circumcision rate in America, and tar and feathering.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jay Peterson of Dirty Duck Coffee to break down every matchup from Week 2 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week.This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.With today being a day of remembrance, Jeff and Andy give their accounts from where they were on September 11, 2001.God Bless you and God Bless America.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited.They break down the newly released 2025 Duck Population Numbers—covering the key takeaways from the report, why daily bag limits for pintails increased despite their declining numbers, what's fueling success for the American wigeon, and the reasoning behind reduced days in the September teal season.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and director is born, the father of Texas wrestling passes away, and a rooster becomes a national attraction.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, an astronaut gets in a scuffle, a “Grumpy Old Man” passes away, and a Canadian singer is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by outlaw country recording artist Kevin Thomas, who is set to release his debut EP Don't Tread On Me on September 16.They talk about the legends who shaped outlaw country, the balancing act musicians face when dealing with record labels, the grind of life on the road, and where Kevin finds fulfillment on stage. He also shares how today's technology is helping independent artists produce better music than ever before.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, an everyday item is invented, a leader in the Democratic Party is born, and a politician from Louisiana is assassinated.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Andy looks at the most common birthdays and potential evidence linking sunglasses to skin cancer, while Jeff shares stories from plane crash survivors.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a sitcom actor is born, a famous Indian warfighter is killed, and a President narrowly escapes an assassination attempt.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jon Deeter of Guyette & Deeter, the largest decoy and sporting art auction company in the world.Jon previews their upcoming Fine Sporting Arms Auction on September 11–12, shares insight into hunters' appreciation for fine shotguns, and explains the surge of new participants in the collecting world. They also discuss John D. Rockefeller's legendary waterfowl collection and the passion driving collectors to seek out hand-carved decoys.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the US makes a monumental purchase, a member of the “Whack Pack” passes away, and a man that told “the rest of the story” is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ryan Thrash to break down every matchup from Week 1 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week.This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the Stars and Stripes makes its debut in battle, a Hollywood party boy is born, and legendary NFL coach passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Kenneth Witt, host of the Gundog Nation podcast.An avid bird hunter and dog trainer, Kenneth works with retrievers, bird dogs, and even protection dogs, all while balancing his career as a landman in the oilfields of Midland, Texas.The guys dive into dog nutrition, Kenneth's vision for Gundog Nation, the differences between coon dog and retriever tournaments, what life as a landman really entails, and the unmatched bond and power of a great hunting dog.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, one of the great running backs in the NFL is born, a boxer/actor passes away, and a NASCAR driver gets a big pay day.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, they find the sunken, “Unsinkable ship”, America's favorite phycologist is born, and island music man passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, one of the most used items in America is invented, a man known for his tough guy roles passes away, and the “King of Pop” is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Andy shares facts about the longest boxing match, while Jeff looks at the history of fantasy football and the impact it has had on the economy. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay.Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.