Clay Newcomb and Brent Reaves shouldn’t need any introduction. But, in case you’ve been living under a rock Clay and Brent host two wildly popular podcasts called Bear Grease and This Country Life. Clay and Brent are good friends and good folks and we get to have fun recording this episode from the MeatEater South Bear Grease Global Headquarters in Arkansas. Why doesn’t everyone coonhunt? How did Clay and Brent get their starts Brent’s daddy was a famous foxhound man Brent and Clay try to sell e...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 423
Think about your favorite dog of all time. It's a simple question and it evokes so much from our soul. Hits the road he runs around with his mic and asks this very question to everyone he encounters. In the podcast All Mixed Up, Seth aired this first installment with great reviews, so back by popular demand here comes another installment of “Your Favorite Dog of All Time” featuring some great friends of Houndsman XP! Enjoy. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 519
Can you imagine winning over $1 million dollars as a professional coonhunter? Imagine everything that would change in the time span that it took you to win that kind of prize money. Join your host, Bryce Matthews, as he sits down with one of the most iconic names in modern coonhuting, Jeff Ricklefs. Bryce and Jeff discuss the differences from when he first started competition hunting to how things are now. Jeff has been playing this game for over 45 years and has no plans for slowing down. This ...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 425
Everybody has nosey neighbors. Everybody has delivery drivers coming in their driveway. Tethering laws are constantly being introduced nationwide from the local level to the federal level. Are you prepared to defend the practice of tethering your dogs at home? In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Chad break down the benefits of tying hounds as a preferred housing system. Listeners will get: Tips and strategies to safely secure hunting dogs The reasons why hunting dogs should be ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 312
From the Vault! Training hounds, and summer time hunting present a risk for severe and damaging injuries to our dogs. Heat Stroke, snake bites and bee stings are always on our minds. Hunting veterinarian Garrett Bailey breaks down the things we need to know about hunting in hot weather. Sprinkled in are several laughs and the favorite hunt of last year. You will want to take notes for this one. So, Grab a pen and paper and get ready to start writing down the essentials you should have in your wa...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 377
Have you heard of the organization CDC? Of course you have. They turned our world upside down in 2021 with their over reaction to Chinese Virus. Well, they are at it again and this time it effects our hunting dogs. Todd Adkins, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Sportsmen’s Alliance is here to talk about a new regulation that will impact the importation of dogs into the U.S. He will also lay out what the Sportsmen’s Alliance has done is planning to do to combat this unreasonable over reach. ...
Aug 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 517
Elite Nutrition is the hottest product line on the market for dog and equine care. Products that are seeing results that totally eliminate tick borne disease, unbelievable wound care and for gut health. Chris travels to the Elite Nutrition Training and Therapy Center in Shipshewana, Indiana to get the whole product breakdown and how to use it. The Therapy Center boasts state of the art equipment and cutting edge therapy practices to resolve digestion, joint and performance enhancement in horses ...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 436
Sit down with Chris, one on one. No guests, no distractions, just plain talk about Scent and how your hound uses its nose. Chris covers the importance and the urgency to get involved in your local, state and national hound organizations before he dives into an in depth talk about the very basics of your hounds nose. Chris talks about scent, what it really is and how your hound uses its nose to trigger deep instinctive behaviors. This episode will get you started on the path to being a better tra...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 514
Ed Bates entered his first competition coonhunt in 1953. He has won two world championship, has numerous dogs that have earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, won national championships and has owned the. Most iconic dogs in the history of coonhounds and the English Coonhound breed. Scott has won one World Championship, competed at every level and has walked among the giants his entire life. Scott loves to compete with a line of English dogs with a rich history. You will hear about his life and...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 209
Van Johnson, author of The Houndsman, professional outfitter, wildlife control specialist, breeder, and Houndsman joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast with the one and only Shorty Gorham cohosting. Van agreed to record an episode with Shorty and Chris at the Horses, Hounds & Mule sale in Farmington, New Mexico. This is an opportunity to sit in on a conversation with one of our community’s most experienced and accomplished people. With nearly seventy years in hounds there a...
Jul 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 513
Jim Ridge defines Xtreme Performance in coonhound breeding and he and his team have backed it up with consistent appearances in the winner’s circle, historical reproducers lists and the Hall of Fame. Jim and Chris have been friends for decades. Listeners will enjoy this historical review and updates to the present day of Briar Creek English coonhounds. Jim gives listeners insights into breeding and consistent winning and performance of his hounds. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Her...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 113
We left you hanging but, the wait is over! Chris and Shorty catch up and talk about how to care for your hound and other hunting critters on a budget. The economy is in the tank, gas prices outrageous and dog food is expensive. Shorty runs through a list of antibiotics, the types their uses and where to get them. Chris and Shorty have been caring for hounds for decades and have found sources for antibiotics that may not be labeled for hounds but they contain the same ingredients. DISCLAIMER: Chr...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 225
Shorty and Chris dive deep into caring for your hounds. Admittedly, neither are veterinarians, however, they have decades of experience with hounds, livestock and administering meds and preventative treatment to animals. In this episode Chris and Shorty will discuss numerous products that will be helpful for the Houndsman to prevent and eradicate parasites from hounds and kennel space. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 135
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. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tail...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 508
Hershel House, legendary craftsman, built traditional flintlock rifles using the old methods and raw materials. There has never been a more well known builder or one who has accumulated such a large group of acolytes. When Chris heard that Mark Dufresne was attending a rifle building school in Woodbury, KY, he loaded up and drove to one of his most favorite places east of the Mississippi. There were a couple of things that urged Chris to make the three hour trip to Woodbury. One, he had attended...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 506
Justin Angelovich and Kody Lostroh join Chris for this preview of the upcoming UHC Banquet June 29th in Gunnison, CO. There is no better time to show your support by attending the banquet, making a donation, bidding on auction items and supporting fellow hound hunters. www.unitedhoundsmenofco.com www.houndsmanxp.com ►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 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 500
Only a month away! The third annual Horses, Hounds and Mules Sale is rapidly growing to Rendezvous Status! Trey and Wade join Chris for this preview of the 2024 sale. New Venue Schedule of Events New Format New Consignment Criteria More Fun ►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 & GoWild by following! Subscribe to the Ho...
Jun 10, 2024•54 min•Ep. 499
If we are to rise above the chatter, tell our own story and know how to defend our way of life we have to be intentional and intellectual. TL Jones has blessed the hound hunting community for years with his short yet precise speculative writings that make us think and reflect on ourselves and upon that which we love; hunting with hounds. TL Jones is at least a fourth generation bear hunter from the mountains of East Tennessee. His grandfather Berry Tarlton is a notable bear hunter and breeder of...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 321
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains bear hunting has been a family heritage and way of life for men. Among those men some are celebrated there are more that are just not names recognizable to anyone outside of the local region. They didn’t seek fame for their hunting prowess. They existed before Instagram and Facebook. They lived their lives according to a code that dictated how they conducted themselves in every aspect of life. Be a man. Work Hard. Take care of your family. Hunt hard. Tra...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 497
Chris tells all in this special episode about life as a Game Warden. Seth drills Chris on what it was like to work as a game warden for 28 years; how he made decisions, how situations dictated outcome, dealing with houndsmen and the public. Chris dives into what really goes on in the world of a game warden. He explains why game wardens may not leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check ou...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 492
Donnie Huber joins the Houndsman XP Podcast with this interview about the early years of his hunting career. Chris and Donnie recap 54 years with Walkers and 66 years of 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 the HXP Team on Instagram, Facebook & GoWild by following! Subscribe to the Houndsman XP Youtube! Instagram.com/Houndsman_XP_Podcast Faceboo...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 490
Gary Roberson is a long time favorite in the Outdoor world. Gary is the owner of Burnham Brothers Game Calls and creator and host of Carnivore TV. Gary has become a good friend and mentor for Houndsman XP. Enjoy this episode from the early days on the podcast that started it all. ►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 & ...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
Ritchie McDonald joins Chris for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Ritchie has taken multiple Blueticks deep into the finals of the World Championship and other major events. He knows what a coondog is and settles for nothing less. Ritchie and Chris cover a lot of ground in this one; they talk about Ritchie’s beginnings in Louisiana, great dogs of the past, the current state of the Bluetick breed and what it takes to have top hounds and Run with the Big Dogs. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info,...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 488
Josh Neff spent the first 20 plus years of his life with very different opinions of hunting that that of what he has now. Growing up as main stream American kid with all of the influences that seem to be against hunting, in the epicenters of the environmental anti hunting movement. Josh easily developed the opinion that hunting was antiquated, unnecessary and wrong. As a college student, Josh was challenged to dive into a project that challenged his moral code and core beliefs. What happened nex...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 485
Chris tracked down the original owner of the one and only Slife’s Blue Rambo. David Slife of Iowa acquired a bluetick puppy at 6 weeks old. David raised and trained this puppy that would one day become one of the most well known stud dogs of the bluetick breed. Chris and Dave look at the breeding behind Rambo, how he was started by David, his attributes and accomplishments. David had no big ambitions with Rambo; he just wanted a great coondog. What has happened since then even surprises David. ►...
Apr 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 482
AMA Friday – You have questions, we have answers. Who would you take hunting; Homer Simpson, Elmer Fudd or Fred Flintstone? Ledged Out Bourbon. Questions answered. The Deader the Better? Better dogs now or in the old days w/ Jerry Moll Elite Nutrition help Why do city folks move to the country and try to change it? All this and more. ►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 ►...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 481
Roy Ferebee is likely to turn up anywhere with a truckload of dogs and ready to hunt. On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast featured only on the Xtreme Performance Outdoor Network, Roy and Chris talk about traveling the country with their dogs. Chris is no stranger to the road and has logged thousands of miles with his half ass varmint catchers. So, Chris and Roy share tips and tricks and things they have learned about putting in serious miles with hunting dogs. Also covered in this podcas...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 477
Louisiana and East Texas provides the best culture for great hunting, awesome people and fine food. Seth and Chris recently completed the annual hog hunting trip that spanned 10 days of catching hogs with hog hunting greats. The boys recap the adventure with the stories and share their experiences. They do a side by side comparison of styles of dogs, hunting terrain, challenges and similarities. Seth eats his first crawfish A comparison of curs and plotts Tuff goes on a rampage Louisiana hunting...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 476
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...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 474
Blueticks are slow. Blueticks have bad feet. Bluetick breeders are kennel blind. Blueticks have never won the UKC WORLD HUNT. The list could go on and on. In spite of it all, Bluetick folks are dedicated. Brian cut his teeth coonhunting with some of the greats. Indiana is home to more UKC World Championship trophies than any other state, by a wide margin. So, Brian could have gone any direction with any of the hound breeds but he found his groove with a line of blueticks commonly referred to as ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 471
