The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a Yankee legend passes away, a dictator 90 miles from Key West is born, and one of the most popular shows still running makes its debut.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Katie Burke, Curator of the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center at the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.They talk about the recent opening of the Canada Goose exhibit inside the Pyramid and the months of planning and hard work that went into transforming the DU Heritage Center. Katie shares how they partnered with the Peterson Collection to assemble artifacts showcasing the history of Canada goose hunting in the United States, what makes a great museum experience, her top museums in America, and the artifacts that left her absolutely speechless when she first saw them in person.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, America's most popular female rugby player is born, a spy novelist passes away, and “Sue” makes her appearance… again.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver close out an action-packed weekend at the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis with a roundtable conversation.They kick things off with Trevor Austin, who talks about the grind of show season, duck calling contests, and what's ahead for Pacific Calls. Next, Dirk Sorrells from Boss Shot Shells announces their new pure copper load, explains the post-election shakeup in the bismuth market, and shares how the new round stacks up against their other products.Finally, they wraps with Corey Lucas of Cedar Run Decoys and David Schuessler of Ducks Unlimited discussing Corey's hand-carved display of all 41 North American duck species, which will be showcased at DU Headquarters—a project sparked by their time together at The Big Honker Lodge last November.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, Hulk a Mania is born, a famous hockey coach passes away, and an NFL franchise gets its start.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with some of the crew from Chene Gear for a round of preseason waterfowl talk.They talk about the company's rapid rise in the waterfowl industry, the importance of old-school customer service, and building products with heritage that last a lifetime. Duck shares his Super Bowl predictions, and he and Carter swap memorable stories from their days together in the duck blind.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a Grease star passes away, the individual to find the North Pole is born, and the lights turn on in Chicago.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 incredible stats from Derrick Henry's high school career, new betting props for the WNBA. Jeff tells the story of the “oldest baby” and also gives facts about Memphis.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.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver celebrate their 1,000th episode with the return of Clay Reid for another round of wild tales from the “Coyote Man.” Clay shares his newly discovered fountain of youth—TRT—recounts a nasty spill he took this spring, talks about witnessing people speak in tongues, and reveals how he wants to make his exit from this life. The episode is packed with stories of chasing women, barroom brawls, and a retelling of everyone's favorite “Coyote Man” adventure.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, two NFL quarterbacks are born, one has won the Heisman and the other is a Super Bowl winner, one of America's most well known firefighters passes away, and the end of an “Era” happens today.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jimbo Robinson and David Schuessler of Ducks Unlimited, sitting down just before the doors open at the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, Tennessee. Two years in the making, they discuss the intense planning and attention to detail behind the event. The conversation also covers duck hunting in Arkansas, flooded timber in Texas, duck numbers, forgotten treasures of the waterfowl world, and the art of being quick on the trigger.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, America dropped the big bomb to end WWII, the man behind a famous Dave Chappell bit passes away, and America's first favorite red head is born.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 only owner to have an NFL team named after him passes away, a member of the Beastie Boys is born, and Stevie Wonder signs a record breaking musical contract.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 face of Quaker Oats passes away, tragedy strikes Minneapolis, and a member of The Grateful Dead is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Dusty Sinclair, the “Cake Taxidermist” and owner of Sugarbelle Sweets, whose hyper-realistic outdoor-themed cakes have taken the hunting world by storm.Dusty Sinclair shares the story behind her one-of-a-kind creation for the Delta Waterfowl convention—a lifelike Labrador retriever holding a mallard, surrounded by Boss Shot Shells and a lanyard of calls… all crafted entirely from cake and chocolate. She talks about going viral with her life-sized deer cake, her creative process in designing hyper-realistic edible art, the origin of her nickname “The Cake Taxidermist,” and the wildest project she's tackled so far. Plus, would she ever compete on Is It Cake?

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, an infamous man goes missing, an actor/martial artist is born, and a Canadian wrestler passes away.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 the new study that suggests the possibility of an alien invasion, and top selling albums from the 21st century, and Jeff shares odd facts about ducks and other birds.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.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by fifth generation fisherman and owner of Fletcher's Fishing Guide Service, Jeff Fletcher.Jeff has been guiding fishing trips on Table Rock Lake at the early age of 12 years old and he has never looked back.They discuss how the fishing industry has changed and evolved during his time on the water, growing up in the industry, managing fishing pressure on public waters, and staying on the fish for over 40 years.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the first barrels of oil leave America headed to Europe, an influential Quaker passes away, and a Joe Dirt actress is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the CEO of Chene Gear, Dennis Zuck.Dennis has spent his life in the outdoor industry, working for some of the most recognizable brands in hunting and fishing.They discuss his time in the industry, new products coming from Chene Gear for this waterfowl season, how to excel in today's market, and Dennis also shares about drawing the “once in a lifetime” elk tag for this season in Montana.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, an American inventor is born, an Italian king is assassinated, and an Olympian gets his 4th gold medal in a single event.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, American goods start making their way to Europe, a member from a prominent American family passes away, and one of the men behind ZZ Top is born.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, Louise Joy Brown is born, US forces invade a country to our south, and America's first celebrity figure announces he has AIDS.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 Pepsi's shrinking market share, an alarming health concern for American teenagers, and tells a story about Johnny Cash, while Jeff lists the highest voice over actors.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.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a leader from the ‘Gangs of New York' is born, the man with the most hours on television passes away, and York lays eye on the Pacific Ocean.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Byron Waldrip, a Texas native who spent years working in various roles in the Hollywood film and television industry. Now back in Texas, Byron focuses on the marketing and branding side of entertainment.They talk about Byron's experiences in Los Angeles, what ultimately brought him back home, and he offers a rare peek behind the curtain of the entertainment world. The conversation touches on the shift of productions to Texas, their favorite movies and shows, the marketing brilliance of Jerry Jones, and the growing demand for long-form, authentic media in America.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a serial killer in Nebraska claims her first victim, Miss America has her title stripped, a guitar legend is born, and the lady that sang about Rehab 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 man who found the Jackson Five passes away, a city on the southern shore of Lake Erie is founded, and Tommy Boy's counterpart is born today.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to recap Jeff's trip to SquadFest and his visit to Dive Bomb's impressive new HQ. The guys dive into explosive allegations that could implicate President Obama's administration in efforts to block Trump's transition into office. Andy tries to trick Jeff with an AI-generated music cover, they break down the financial reality of the WNBA amid calls for higher pay, and wrap things up with a look around the NFL as training camps open—plus their way-too-early Super Bowl predictions.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a gunslinger in the Wild West engages in a duel, a big time comedian turned actor is born, and an American musician passes away at the young age of 96.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 3rd American to go to space is born, Don Rickles right hand man passes away, and $4 changes the music industry forever.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 looks at the three of 70's biggest comedy movies, and Andy dives into the reason JFK kept a coconut on his desk while he served as President.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.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, Walt Disney's first theme park opens up, the “most trusted man in America” passes away, and America's first multi-millionaire is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to share their opinions on some of today's major headlines. They give their takes on the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein list, key points from the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and the growing possibility of another aid package for Ukraine. Andy shares his thoughts on the new season of Quarterback on Netflix, and the guys wrap things up with a little fantasy football talk.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the “Cats in the Cradle” writer passes away, a popcorn maker is born, and a plane crash reshapes American politics.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Casey Hartwell, founder of Hunt Bums—a blog dedicated to hunting adventures, gear reviews, and tips of the trade. Casey shares what it's like living and hunting in California, a state rich with opportunity but full of challenges, including vocal anti-hunters and strict regulations. They dive into hunting Grizzly Island near San Francisco, the liberal bag limits in California and over abundance of bull sprig pintails, and how Hunt Bums sets itself apart in a crowded outdoor media space. 

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a hidden “key” unlocks a forgotten language, a man is gunned down outside of his Miami mansion, and a painting superstar is born.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Aaron Moore, retired Force Recon Marine and author of the new apocalyptic novel Fractured States. The story imagines an EMP strike that collapses the U.S. power grid, forcing a former Marine to fight his way home from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Aaron shares what inspired his leap into writing after 22 years in the Marine Corps, how his deployments shaped the realism in his storytelling, and why America's infrastructure may be more vulnerable than most realize. The guys also dive into prepping, survival, and how fast society can unravel when the lights go out.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Yesterday in history, one of the greatest franchise owner passes away, the star behind “Indiana Jones” is born, and the headwaters to a great American river is discovered.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 course of World War II is almost altered, a fashion icon is born, and a ‘Shining' star passes away.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 tells the story of the Monopoly game and advancements in AI, while Jeff shares how one new dish changed Europe's perspective of tomatoes.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.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a town bully loses his life to an angry mob where no one saw a thing, on of the top college coaches is born, and a record setting heat wave hits America in 1936.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Erin Nimetz, a high school forensics teacher from Iowa Park, Texas, who's keeping students engaged with one of the most unique classes in the school. From blood splatter analysis and body decomposition to court case reviews and the class favorite “Serial Killer Friday”, Erin brings real-world intrigue into the classroom. They discuss the value of non-traditional courses in modern education, her favorite court case to teach (none of the students have ever heard of O.J. Simpson), the Idaho college murders, and some of America's most notorious serial killers and unsolved crimes. 

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, the Supreme Court makes a pivotal decision in Oklahoma, a singer/actress known for her partying is born, and the man that changed shaving 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 visionary is arrested in Saint-Martin, an infamous Madam passes away, and the woman who gave Jeff life is born.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 member of Congress is impeached, life in Auschwitz takes a turn for the worse, the oldest rookie to play in the MLB and debatably the greatest pitcher ever is born, and a Harlem gangster passes away. 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, for an in-depth conversation on the state of North America's waterfowl. Mike shares insights from a recent Canada goose banding project, breaks down the latest report on declining bird populations in the U.S., and explains how changes in migration patterns and duck genetics are shaping the future of waterfowl management. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming migratory bird report and what hunters can expect moving forward.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a super power is born, and 4 former Presidents have passed away on this 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, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War comes to an end, a blockbuster powerhouse is born, and the Sheriff of Mayberry passes away.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by full-time waterfowl and fishing guide Conner Gough for a deep dive into the life of a professional outdoorsman. Conner shares how he stays sharp through the long seasons, the changes he's witnessed in coastal fishing over the years, and why turkey hunting continues to hold a special mystique. With health being at the forefront of Conner's mindset the guys also touch on some eye-opening recent revelations coming out of RFK Jr.'s department.

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day.Today in history, a monumental Supreme Court justice is born, the creator of The Godfather passes away, and a super store opens its doors in America.This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.