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Semper Doggin

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The Semper Doggin Podcast with host Bryce Matthews & co-host Steven Basham delivers compelling episodes of entertainment through a unique relationship and perspective of two friends who were brought together through K9's. The duo dives deep into the many different realms of K9's in hopes of broadening the horizon of dog lovers across the globe. Semper Doggin is committed to sharing comradery between dog owners of various breeds and disciplines by bringing together those who share a common interest in the love of K9's and those who are "always doggin."

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Episodes

Braxton Wills: Youngest UKC Hunt World Finalist

Braxton Wills holds the record for the youngest person to advance to the final round of the UKC World Championship. Listen as Bryce and Basham get to speak with Braxton about his journey to the top and everything in between. This is an episode that is inspirational and full of comradery!

May 09, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 49

Jeremy Cox: War Stories of Days Gone By

This week Bryce and Steven are joined by an old friend, Jeremy Cox, who reminisces about the days he spent with his tactical K9's while he worked over seas. There are several stories of days gone by in this episode that you are not going to want to miss!

Mar 21, 202555 minEp. 47

Ashton Hall: Squirrel Dogs & Coonhounds

Ashton Hall is the featured guest on this week's episode of the Semper Doggin Podcast. Ashton has years of experience competing in booth squirrel and coonhound events across the country as a decorated handler. Join Bryce and Steven as they pick the brain of Ashton to learn all about the sport of competition squirrel hunting.

Feb 21, 202546 minEp. 46

Niki Matthews: Show Dogs from Start to Finish

This week Bryce and Basham are graced with the presence of Niki Matthews who happens to be Bryce's wife! Niki has been raised in the world of hunting and showing hounds. Traveling to major events and competing in the show ring has been a staple in her life which has led to great success including her family winning the National Championship as well as the World Championship with their line of Redbone Coonhounds! Join us this week as we break down what it takes to choose the right puppy all the w...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 45

Wesley Woodyard: Bear Dogs, Deer Dogs, & Virginia Elk

Wesley Woodyard is the definition of a mountain man, a houndsman, and a true outdoorsman. Hosts Bryce Matthews & Steven Basham were glad to have Wes join them on this weeks podcast to discuss his pack of bear dogs, his deer tracking dog, and his once in a lifetime elk harvest. Join the Semper Doggin crew as they branch out from the coonhunting world this week and dive into a new realm!

Jan 24, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 44

Kicking off 2025 with Semper Doggin!

Join Bryce and Steven this week as they recap 2024 and talk about plans for 2025. Hear about the dogs they will be pushing, events they plan to attend, and even learn how to power your house in a power outage!

Jan 10, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 43

Zeek & Zach, How 'Bout That?!?

Fresh off of their $20,000 victory, Zach Boring and Eddie Green join Bryce, Basham, and Brandon White on this episode of Semper Doggin! Eddie's dog Zeek took himself and handler Zach Boring to the finals of the Bear Creek Classic and added a few folding dollars into his owner and handlers' wallets. Join these 5 guys for an hour of excitement and fellowship as they dive into memories of the past, where they are today, and listen for the winning question to enter for a chance to receive a free bag...

Dec 13, 202459 minEp. 41

Doggin Tuesday: White River Hide Hunt & Pedigree Schooling

The guys are back at it this week for another episode of Doggin Tuesday! Join the crew as they cover topics from a proposed hide hunt at the White River Refuge and Bryce gets school on the pedigree of his own pup!

Dec 04, 202441 minEp. 40

Battle of the Brides & Big Dogs

Bryce, Basham, and Layne Leverette sit down this week to recap the recent Pro Sport event, Battle of the Brides! This was an exciting event that brought 24 of the finest females in the coonhound world together to battle it out for the belt of champions! Layne also announces the upcoming Battle of the Big Dogs and drops a spoiler alert for yet another major event to come. The only way to find out about these two events is to hit that play button!

Nov 29, 202450 minEp. 39

Doggin Tuesday: Fire Alarms & Training Advice

The gang is back!!!! It has been a couple of weeks since we had the chance to record but we are so glad to be back with our Semper Doggin fam! Join Bryce and Basham as they combat an annoying fire alarm and lay out a few tips and tricks to get your dog treeing up on the wood!

Nov 20, 202435 minEp. 38

Chad McCoin: Black River Black & Tans

Semper Doggin host, Bryce Matthews, was finally able to sit down with none other than Chad McCoin of Black River Black & Tans. Bryce and Chad have been friends for numerous years competing against each other across the country and at their local clubs. Chad has been competing with black and tan coonhounds for over 20 years and has found success at the highest levels. This episode will cover the background of Chad, where he got his start, how he got where he is today, and even covers the high...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 37

Doggin Tuesday: The Semper Doggin Grand Slam

The boys are back this week with a wild crowd of guest's interactions! This week's Facebook live recording was jam packed with laughter and the typical ribbing between houndsmen. Bryce and Basham talk about the recent podcast with Mr. Layne Leverette, breeding CHROME WHEELZ, and Basham finally being reinstated to compete in United Kennel Club licensed events. Sit down and stay for a while. The crew is ready to entertain you!

Oct 23, 202441 minEp. 36

Layne Leverette: HUGE Pro Sport Announcement, Moon Pies & Chicken Thighs

Co-Host, Steven Basham, recruited this week's guest Mr. Layne Leverette from the hills of Tennessee. The two recently went on a disaster relief trip together to western North Carolina to help with the hurricane clean up. During this trip the two were able to help hundreds of people by providing fresh hot meals. The duo is joined by host, Bryce Matthews, as they discuss this trip, a HUGE Pro Sport Announcement, and much more. This is a fun, lighthearted, and heartwarming podcast you will not want...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 35

Semper Doggin: Fore Wins the Final Four...and a NEW TRUCK!!!

Shawn Fore joins your hosts Bryce Matthews & Steven Basham on this week's episode to recap his recent victory in the Pro Sport Truck Hunt Series! Shawn is not new to the competition coonhunting world by any means but you can hear just how much this win meant to him! A good ol boy from southern Kentucky, Fore has the heart and dedication that it takes to win at the highest level. You might even be surprised just how far he has to travel each night to hunt. Tune in to an episode you will not w...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 34

Doggin Tuesday: Fall Super Stakes and World Championships

What a weekend it was for coonhunting! Bryce and Steven are joined by several guests this week who interacted with us to recap everything that went on in our sport over the weekend. The duo covers the PKC Fall Super Stakes, UKC World Championship, and PKC Youth World Championship. This is a fun episode packed full of information and comradery.

Sep 25, 202443 minEp. 33

Doggin Tuesday: $6,500 Live Raffle & UKC World Zones

This week Basham and Bryce sit down to draw for the winner of an entry to the $6,500 PKC hunt in Junction, IL and also discuss the upcoming UKC World Zones. This is a fun episode that you will not want to miss!

Sep 11, 202445 minEp. 31

Semper Doggin: Head to Toe Gear Review

Do you ever wonder if you are using the best equipment for the job? Ever wonder what the competition is using? Join hosts Bryce Matthews and Steven Basham this week as they talk about all of the gear they use night in and night out to follow their hounds. The duo goes in depth from boots to lights, thermals to squallers, and everything in between! This is a fun episode that will shed light on the top performing products in the competition coonhunting world. Sponsors: Froggy Bottom Outdoors www.f...

Sep 06, 202457 minEp. 30

Semper Doggin: Shoot From The Hip, AO Style

There is no rhyme or reason for this Doggin Tuesday style episode of Semper Doggin with your hosts Bryce Matthews & Steven Basham. The duo sat down to record an impromptu episode and had a blast doing so! Get all of your Autumn Oaks information here and make sure to join your hosts at the Autumn Oaks Special wedding for Bryce & Niki! If you like off the cuff conversation with no blueprint....this is the podcast for you!

Aug 23, 202458 minEp. 29

Doggin Tuesday: Controversy, Comradery, & Listener Interactions

Holy cow!!!!! What an absolute banger of an episode we have for you this week. This was by far our most interactive Doggin Tuesday Facebook Live that we have ever recorded. The listener comments were flowing this week and definitely got some wheels turning for people thinking about how things are done these days. This is an episode you are for sure going to want to listen to!

Aug 14, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 28

Jason Himes & Chad Spradlin: National Champs, Autumn Oaks, & Split Treein Trigger

This weeks episode is all about your 2024 PKC National Champions. Jason Himes (owner) and Chad Spradlin (handler) sit down with hosts Bryce Matthews & Steven Basham to recap the run they made with their hound Split Treein Trigger. This team has made quite an impression upon the competition coonhound circuit lately and have no plans of slowing down. Bryce & Steven wrap things up with recaps of this years UKC Youth Nationals event and preview the upcoming UKC Autumn Oaks event held in Rich...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 27

Indiana State Youth Event: Contestant Interviews

This weeks episode is all about the kids! Host Bryce Matthews set the mics up at this years Indiana State Youth Event where kids of all ages gathered in Peru, IN to compete for the state championship. This episode highlights just a handful of the kids who competed. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as the kids enjoyed the event!

Jul 26, 202428 minEp. 26

Youth Spotlight: World Champion Colton Rorvik

On this week's episode, hosts Bryce Matthews and Steven Basham preview the upcoming UKC Indiana State Youth Event and converse with the 2024 Kids World Champion, Colton Rorvik. This is a special episode for Bryce as Colton is his middle boy. Colton takes us through how he got started in coonhunting, a few of the dogs he has handled, and the success he has found in competition thus far.

Jul 12, 202452 minEp. 25

Doggin Tuesday: New Thermal Release & Freezer Beef!

Hold on tight because this episode is jam packed!!! Co-host, Steven Basham. drops the news of a new thermal release while Host, Bryce Matthews, explains how his up-and-coming freezer beef business is taking up more time than he would like! It was great to get back together for this weeks Doggin Tuesday where a great time was had by all. Join us every other Tuesday on the Semper Doggin Podcast Group on Facebook to join in on the interactions and interact with your hosts of this podcast! Sponsors:...

Jul 03, 202458 minEp. 24

Eric Pressley & Brianna Roth: Battlefront Outdoors

Your host, Bryce Matthews, is joined by Eric Pressley & Brianna Roth representing Battlefront Outdoors on this episode of the Semper Doggin Podcast. Bryce met the duo while at the Grand American event in Orangeburg, SC, in January of 2024. The three of them immediately hit things off after realizing that both Battlefront and Semper Doggin had very similar goals. Semper Doggin has been clear that it is part of our mission to help veterans in any way that we can. This episode is just one way t...

Jun 28, 20241 hrEp. 23

U.S. Pet Food: Hero's Salute

Brandon White, sales representative from U.S. Pet Food, sits down with hosts Bryce Matthews and Steven Basham to discuss the ever-growing hot topic of dog food! In this episode you will learn how dog food is manufactured, the main ingredients that make up the staple brand Next Level, and so much more. If you are thinking about trying a new food to maximize the genetic potential of your K9, this is an episode you will not want to skip over! Sponsors: Froggy Bottom Outdoors www.froggybottomoutdoor...

Jun 14, 202457 minEp. 22

Doggin Tuesday: A Very Sincere, Thank You!

This episode of Doggin Tuesday is nothing less than a sincere THANK YOU to all of our listeners and sponsors. Without all of you, this podcast would not be possible. We are having a ton of fun bringing these episodes to you and hope to continue to be able to do so for many years to come!

Jun 05, 202424 minEp. 21

Michael Mitchell & Lee Wade: Two Time Indiana State Champions

Have you ever dreamed of winning a state championship? How about winning two of them in the same year?!? That is exactly what Michael Mitchell & Lee Wade did with their English coonhound, Hatchie River Hook. Join hosts Bryce Matthews & Steven Basham this week as they talk to the duo behind Hook and dive deep into what it takes to be a two-time state champion. Sponsors: Froggy Bottom Outdoors www.froggybottomoutdoors.com Never Satisfied Off Road...

May 31, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 20

Doggin Tuesday: Gearing Up for Summer

Basham and Bryce are back this week covering a variety of topics from hounds to meat goats, benefits for "Big Jude," trips to the ER and everything in between. You wanted the raw and unedited version of Semper Doggin....here it is. Join us in the buffoonery we call friendship!

May 22, 202445 minEp. 19
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