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Houndsman XP Podcast

Chris Powell, Xtreme Performance Outdoor Networkhxp.simplecast.com
The Houndsman XP Podcast is the original podcast for the hunting houndsman. Lifelong Houndsman and host Chris Powell is joined by a an All Star cast every week to bring a you a podcast that represents the true lifestyle of the complete Houndsman. From leopard hunting in South Africa to catching mountain lions in the rocky mountains to raccoon hunting in the midwest Houndsman XP takes you to the wildest places on earth and introduces you to the men and women who partner with their hounds and represent our lifestyle of Xtreme Performance.
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Episodes

Cowboy Up!

Two young Cowboys and Houndsmen had a vision of creating an event to get a bunch of cow punching, hound doggers and trail riders together. Maybe they didn’t have a the full vision in mind as to what this could turn into in the beginning but their eyes are wide open now. Trey Narramore and Wade Hatch join Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast for the Fifth Annual Horses, Hounds and Mules Sale Preview. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Pat...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 605

The Hare and the Fox

There are so many cool hunters out there just waiting to be discovered, and Noah Fox is one of them. Seth has Noah Fox of Reynard Outdoors on to talk about his hunting life and get themselves worked up into an exciting chat sharing their passions of hunting with dogs, waterfowling, and the journey of life while hunting. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Patreon ►Keep up with t...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 601

Mike Leonard- Lion Hunter, Musician, Cowboy Poet and Storyteller

Haven’t we all dreamed of riding the rough country on a quality horse gathering cows or following a pack of dogs trailing what seems to be an impossible track of a stock killer? We have the trusty six gun at our waist and lever gun stowed in a trail beaten scabbard. The smells of a mixture of horse sweat and harness oil is a standard and welcome odor to the olfactory. Crows feet border the squinted and focused eyes. Ears straining to hear the cold trailing of a hound anticipating the roar of the...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 598

The Perfect Bear Rifle

Have you ever dreamed of what the perfect bear rifle would be? Imgine having a clean canvas and you could ever have your dream of a perfect bear rifle built. What action, length, caliber, wood or synthetic stock; its an open book. TL Jones joins this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to talk about his ideas of a perfect bear rifle. Chris and TL get down in the weeds and discuss everything from caliber to action to length to triggers and open sights vs. scopes. Of course they don’t agree but si...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 596

The Most Expensive Holiday Ever

Memorial Day is the most expensive holiday of the year and the price goes up every year. To date 1.2 MILLION Americans have died in the service of our country. With every drop of blood they have paid for our freedoms. We have freedoms to hunt because of their sacrifice. Honor their sacrifice. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Patreon ►Keep up with the HXP Team on Instagram, Fa...

May 26, 202518 minEp. 594

Defeating the Triple Threat with Elite Nutrition’s Chip Kohser

Chip Kohser joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast for a look at the big three health issues facing hounds and houndsmen. Chip is the top dog for sales at Elite Nutrition and Chris drills Chip about everyday supplements, defeating tick borne diseases and wound care. Chip and Chris break it all down from how to use the products, daily cost and effectiveness. This is a no BS episode about natural powerful supplements and treatments that will keep you working dog on its feet and th...

May 19, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 468

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time Chapter 8

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time is back with another great group of friends talking about their beloved hounds! As always you are going to hear a variety of folks with a variety of dogs! Your Favorite Dog never gets old, and neither do those awesome memories and stories! Enjoy! ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Patreon ►Keep up with the HXP Team on Instagram, Facebook & GoWi...

May 12, 202557 minEp. 591

Desert Giants

Ross Blackwelder is a professional outfitter, guide and houndsman. Hailing from Texas, Ross hunts mountain lions for clients, researchers and ranchers throughout the Southwest United States including Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. He hunts approximately 300 days per year in some tough dry country. In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Ross and Chris talk about what is going on in Texas with the state’s mountain lion study, hunting the mountains of Arizona and Northern New Mexico. ►Get You...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 587

Arizona Houndsmen Show Up Big

Arizona answered the call to defend their freedoms to hunt. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission put the smackdown on a ludicrous petition to ban the use of dogs to hunt mammals. Chris Watson, founder of the Arizona Working Dog Alliance, joins this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to breakdown the process and give listeners a behind the scenes look at the work that went into this big win for Arizona and Houndsmen everywhere. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.c...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 53 minEp. 584

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time: Chapter 7

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time is back with another great group of friends talking about their beloved hounds! As always you are going to hear a variety of folks with a variety of dogs! Your Favorite Dog never gets old, and neither do those awesome memories and stories! Enjoy! ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Patreon ►Keep up with the HXP Team on Instagram, Facebook & GoWi...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 581

Bad Habits and Fixing Problems

Ed Barnes and Chris Powell discuss undesirable behavior in hounds and discuss effective training techniques to correct problems. This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is unique. Ed Barnes, long time dog man, creator of Tuskers Magazine and author of the book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and Chris Powell, lifelong Houndsman, professional dog trainer and creator of the original podcast for Houndsmen, Houndsman XP get together every Tuesday evening for a Live Show on the Houndsman XP YouTube Channel. ...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 578

Canadian Bacon

It’s no secret that Seth loves to have a good time with great friends. His latest hunt with his good friend Gavin from British Columbia was one for the books! In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Seth and Chris recount an action-packed trip through the wilds of New Mexico, featuring high-speed coursing of coyotes and hares, intense thermal hog hunting, and thrilling big game stalks. If you’re passionate about hound hunting, predator hunting, or big game pursuits, this episode is a must-l...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 575

Michigan Bear Hunters Got it Going On!

Chris and Seth recap the amazing Michigan Bear Hunters Association 2025 Convention. MBHA is a one of only a few premier state hunting organizations in the United States. Their annual convention is a master class on how to Preserve-Protect-Promote hunting with hounds. This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast showcases the hard work of an organization that its doing great things for their membership. MBHA and their effectiveness is an inspiration for houndsmen and organizational leadership everywh...

Mar 24, 202555 minEp. 572

Defeating the Triple Threat with Elite Nutrition’s Chip Kohser

Chip Kohser joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast for a look at the big three health issues facing hounds and houndsmen. Chip is the top dog for sales at Elite Nutrition and Chris drills Chip about everyday supplements, defeating tick borne diseases and wound care. Chip and Chris break it all down from how to use the products, daily cost and effectiveness. This is a no BS episode about natural powerful supplements and treatments that will keep you working dog on its feet and th...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 468

Save the World; Wear More Fur

Jason Wisniewski is a wildlife biologist, trapper and current president for Fur Takers of America (FTA). Jason joins Chris on this episode of The Houndsman XP Podcast on the new Xtreme Performance Outdoor Network to discuss managing and hunting trapping of furbearers. Coonhunters and trappers have always shared a common path and at times there have been some bumps in the road. Jason and Chris talk about the things that Houndsmen and trappers share. The discussion leads into the leadership that F...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 464

Your Favorite Dog of All Time #6

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time is back with another great group of friends talking about their beloved hounds!! As always, you are going to hear a variety of folks with a variety of dogs. Your favorite dog never gets old, and neither do those awesome memories and stories! Enjoy! ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Patreon ►Keep up with the HXP Team on Instagram, Facebook & Go...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 569

The Cat Man: Phil Soucy

The legendary Phil Soucy @catman406 joins Chris @chrispowell_1775 for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Phil Soucy is a world renowned taxidermist that does amazing work and best known for his special talent of mounting the big cats. Hunting lodges across the world feature Phil’s work and is south after as the place for a mature cat to go to be properly memorialized in taxidermy art. Phil and Chris discuss how to properly preserve an animal to make a taxidermist’s job more successful. Fr...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 474

Xtreme Performance Horse and Mule Nutrition

Before the canine line hit the scene; Elite Nutrition was fueling performance horses. Sulky, everyday workers and weekend warriors Elite Nutrition has kept horses under people that need their mounts and work horses. Adam Yoder and Chip Kohser join Chris for this in depth look at their product line. If you make your living with a horse or mule, this podcast is a must listen. Originally published 7-1-24 ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houn...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 508

Tracking the World’s Most Dangerous Game w/ Dries van Coller

Dries van Coller is a Professional Hunter (PH), owns Dries van Coller Safaris, the former president of Professional Hunters Association South Africa (PHASA) and a veteran tracker and Dog Man. Dog Man probably doesn’t even describe him accurately. He’s full blown ate up with hunting dogs. With roots tracing back to germany, dries has become a student of European hunting dog history and culture and he has turned that energy into a complete safari experience for clients in South Africa. Dries joins...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 448

Let’s Talk about Rig Dogs

The sun is just beginning to rise over the distant ridge. The air is crisp and the road bumpy. The hounds are hooked up on top of the box and the anticipation is high as we wait for the iconic rig strike. A good rig dog is a highly prized asset to any big game pack. In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris and Heath get together and talk rig dogs. what makes a good rig dog How to train a rig dog Traits and characteristics How to break a dog from rigging trash Stories of good rig dogs R...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 442

What it Takes to Keep Your Dogs at Extreme Performance Level

Heath engages in an insightful conversation with Emily Corey, the nutritionist at Corey Nutrition. Delving into the company's origins, starting from crafting fish food to formulating high-fat diets for sled dogs, they explore the canine nutrition journey from puppy to adulthood. Their conversation dives deep into the significance of corn in ingredients—separating myths from truths. Unpacking the seasonal variations in calorie expenditure, Emily offers invaluable insights into ideal calorie intak...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 462

SCI-First for ALL Hunters

Hunters need the most effective representation and support we can find. Safari Club International is a GIANT with a strong track record of supporting hunters and particularly Houndsmen. With staff attorneys, state chapters, strong international presence, lobbyists, and a successful history of winning on hunting issues, SCI should be supported by all Houndsmen. In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris Tymeson, SCI Deputy Director fo Advocacy, is here to talk straight about SCI and its f...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 564

This is Fair Chase

Seth Hall joins Chris in this continued discussion about fair chase, the importance of defining who we are as houndsmen and being able to rise to the occasion when challenged. In this episode listeners will pick up talking points to talk about: Why we hunt Why hunting with hounds is relevant Why hunting with sight hounds is a noble pursuit Why houndsmen must equip themselves for the hard conversations Why we can’t allow non houndsmen to define who we are This is a deep dive into something very i...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 309

Freedom Hunters - Honoring America's Heroes

In this episode Chris and Steve interview Freedom Hunters Founder and Program Director Anthony Pace along with Board member and East Coast Coordinator Bud DePlatchett. Freedom Hunters is a Military Outreach program dedicated to honoring those who protect our freedoms. Freedom Hunters reflects the outdoor community's appreciation to our troops by taking select active duty and combat veterans, families of fallen heroes, and children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured, on outdoor ...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 11

The Beagle Queen Talks About Puppies

The Beagle Queen, Becky Dwire gives an insightful and in depth tutorial on the the importance of socializing puppies early and often. While most folks may think that socializing means taking your dog to Rural King and dog parks, Becky lays it out there and talks about what an Xtreme Performance working dog needs. Becky talks about stimulation, over stimulating and how to have well mannered dogs that are a pleasure to hunt and be around. She explains how a dog learns and why early socialization i...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 175

Your Favorite Dog of All Time #5

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time is back with another great group of friends talking about their beloved hounds! As always you are going to hear a variety of folks with a variety of dogs! Your Favorite Dog never gets old, and neither do those awesome memories and stories! Enjoy! ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. |🔴 HoundsmanXP.com/Patreon ►Keep up with the HXP Team on Instagram, Facebook & GoWi...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 562

Living Simple; Living Free

Tradition is what being a Houndsman is all about. What we do with our hounds is one of the oldest forms of hunting known to man. In that same vein, most houndsmen long to be left alone to live a simple and free life. In these unprecedented times of high fuel prices, threats to food supply chains, energy blackouts and inflation; houndsmen will survive. John Bolin returns to the Houndsman XP podcast for a conversation that discusses traditional and self sustaining lifestyles. John has toured exten...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 43 minEp. 214

Eyes Front - A Visit with Gary Roberson

Chris and Gary talk about surviving the Hopi Nation Mudfest 2020, trashing car washes in Las Vegas, hunting cold nosed dogs, Bluetick history and breeding, how to stick your buddy with the dinner check and much much more. Gary Roberson is a well known name in the hunting industry. With a career spanning decades, he represents some of the most recognizable brands in the outdoor industry; Mossy Oak, Ruger, Trijicon and Hornady to name a few. His TV show, CARNIVORE, is the number one hunting show o...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 57

Blackberries and Beagles: Mr. David Church

This week we take the Houndsman XP faithful to the blackberry thickets of the Pacific Northwest hunting rabbits with beagles. Seth traveled to Oregon to experience a wide variety of hound hunting styles and techniques and on the last day came to hunt rabbits with those tiny troopers of the brush, Beagles. Seth experienced a day of great success with David Church’s and Missy Fix’s dogs bringing in 2 different species of rabbits caught by the beagles in those harsh thickets. Seth was very enthusia...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 170

Last of the Old Breed - Stan Mecham

His great grandfathers tamed a wild place. His ancestors include the first white child born in Bryce Canyon, Utah. He has hunted wild places before many white people ever saw it. He established a line of hounds that span 50 generations of game catchers, roped and captured mountain lions alone, started a 3 generation outfitting business, had horse wrecks and heart ache and victory. This is Stan Mecham. Mr Stan Mecham will be 88 years old this year. With nearly nine decades under his belt, his lif...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 560
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