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The Big Honker Podcast

Andy Shaver & Jeff Stanfieldwww.bighonkerpodcast.com
The Big Honker Podcast is your ultimate authority on all things waterfowl hunting!! The show's hosts are Jeff Stanfield, owner of Stanfield Hunting Outfitters and Andy Shaver, head guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. You will not find a duo more knowledgeable about the hunting industry than these two! Join them as they give you an all access pass into what most hunters dream about, which is to hunt for a living! Not only will they be giving you a peek behind the curtain on what its like to run one of North America's largest outfitters but each episode will be filled with discussions on topics such as scouting, decoy spreads, migration and hatch reports, product reviews, retriever training, calling tips and techniques, as well as tactics they use everyday to make each hunt a success... Couple that with the occasional tall tale from past hunts and special guests interviews from waterfowl industry leaders this show will be a fun ride and a must listen for everyone from the most hardcore hunter to the hunter that only hits the field twice a year.
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Episodes

Episode #922: Shot Caller

In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the mild winter’s impact on waterfowl migration to the debates surrounding the Heisman Trophy race and the college football playoff bracket. The conversation takes unexpected turns as they explore what it might take to survive in prison and share some lighthearted reflections on iconic '90s hotties who haven’t exactly aged like fine wine.

Dec 10, 20241 hr 23 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Santa & Cooter Brown

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. In this episode, Jeff shares the statistics about Christmas spending in America, while Andy shares random facts about Genghis Khan, eye color, and the origins of the term “Drunker than Cooter Brown”. 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 veri...

Dec 06, 202418 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 14 Pick 'Em - Robbie Iverson

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Robbie Iverson to run through all of the games from Week 14 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Dec 05, 202427 min

Episode #921: World on Fire pt. 14

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss some of the things happening in the world today, including, the brawls that ensued after several college football games, President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, the transition to a Trump administration, and aliens hiding in the oceans.

Dec 03, 20241 hr 51 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Panama Canal & Directors

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. In this episode, Jeff shares the history of the Panama Canal while Andy looks at top grossing movie directors and the relative cost for Taylor Swift to buy everyday items. 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 verified outfitters to remove th...

Nov 29, 202417 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 13 Pick 'Em - Happy O’Tool

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Happy O’Tool to run through all of the games from Week 13 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Nov 28, 202413 min

Episode #920: Shad Friend

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Shad Friend from Ben Davis Restoration, a company specializing in biohazard, crime scene, and death cleanup services. In this episode, Shad shares his journey into this unique and challenging line of work, offering a rare glimpse into the meticulous process of cleaning homes after tragic events, including decomposition cases. Shad opens up about how he’s adapted to facing some of the most extreme and unsettling conditions imaginable and reveals the on...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 14 min

Episode #919: Trevor Austin & Alex Yerges

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Trevor Austin and Alex Yerges, the duo behind Pacific Calls. The conversation covers everything from hunting adventures and the art of call making to traveling across North America in pursuit of waterfowl. Trevor and Alex share how they divide the responsibilities of running Pacific Calls, and Alex recounts the surprise of winning an unexpected award at the NWTF Call Makers Contest. Plus, Jeff reflects on the time he turned down Bitcoin as payment bac...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 34 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Black Friday & JFK

In this episode, Jeff shares statistics and the history behind Black Friday, and Andy explores the sharp decline in the number of serial killers in America and shares some facts about the JFK assassination that was 61 years ago today. 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 verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking....

Nov 22, 202417 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 12 Pick 'Em - Blake Poppe

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Blake Poppe to run through all of the games from Week 12 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Nov 21, 20248 min

Episode #918: David Schuessler & Jimbo Robinson

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by David Schuessler and Jimbo Robinson from Ducks Unlimited to talk about the upcoming Into The Vault Auction. With over 600 rare items appraised at more than $1 million, this year’s auction is bigger and better than ever—a chance for collectors and waterfowl enthusiasts to snag some incredible treasures. They highlight some of the showcase items and explore the history behind them. They also reflect back on the “Good Old Days” of waterfowl hunting and t...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 19 min

Episode #917: Troy Lillie & Justin Igualada

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver talk with Troy Lillie & Justin Igualada from Lost Monster Files on Discovery Channel. Troy and Justin have both spent their lives around apex predators and they are the wildlife specialist on Lost Monster Files. As season 1 has wrapped they discuss traveling North America searching for lost and mythical animals. Troy and Justin lift the curtain on what was left in the final edit of some of these episodes, and Justin shares stories from his career handling large...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 53 min

Episode #916: Guide’s Night Out

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with some of the guides who enjoyed their day off a little too much, indulging in gambling, booze, and women. From losing money at the casino to making questionable choices at the gentlemen’s club, the boys share stories from a wild night of memories made and brain cells lost. Then, the guys try to mend fences after one of the guides forgot to turn off his location sharing services only to learn that his girlfriend tracked all of his movement on the night ...

Nov 15, 202458 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 11 Pick 'Em - Max Bolin

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Max Bolin to run through all of the games from Week 11 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Nov 14, 202421 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Thanksgiving & Ohio Balloon Disaster

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. In this episode, Andy shares mind blowing facts about how much money OnlyFans has paid it’s creators, and he tells the story of the Ohio Balloon Disaster in 1986. Jeff shares stats about Thanksgiving and the numbers behind America’s next holiday. 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 ov...

Nov 12, 202421 min

Episode #915: Trump Train

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to discuss the results of the recent election, sharing the changes they’re most hopeful for in Trump’s upcoming term. They compare this election to 2020, reflecting on what factors influenced the outcomes and how the political landscape has shifted over the past few years, and Andy fears the Democrats could have a few more tricks up their sleeve before Inauguration Day.

Nov 11, 20241 hr 16 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 10 Pick 'Em - Jose Nuno

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Jose Nuno to run through all of the games from Week 10 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Nov 07, 202415 min

Episode #914: Pat Pitt

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with renowned taxidermist Pat Pitt, fresh from his hunting camp in Arkansas, where he enjoyed some successful early-season specklebelly hunts. In this episode, they dive into the surging popularity of specklebelly hunting, the importance of passing down waterfowl traditions, and Pat’s thoughts on the spring snow goose conservation order. Pat also reflects on a time when people lived off what they harvested in the wild, offering a nostalgic look at the root...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 28 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Elections

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. In this episode, Jeff looks at Elon Musks Boring Company, and he shares some interesting facts about previous elections. Andy shares stats about voting percentages and he tells the story of when a lake killed 1700 people and 3500 heads of livestock From surprising stats to eerie stories, this episode is packed with facts you didn’t know you needed! This series is presented to you by th...

Nov 04, 202413 min

Episode #913: Guide’s Round Table

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by familiar and fresh faces as the team gears up for waterfowl season ‘24-‘25. In this episode, they introduce the new guides and catch up with returning crew members. For some, it’s their first experience as professional waterfowl guides, while for others, the trek to Texas has become a way of life. They discuss the excitement of the upcoming season, the challenges of starting off in rainy weather, and share stories of where they come from and how they ...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 9 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 9 Pick 'Em - Garrett Durrett

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Garrett Durrett to run through all of the games from Week 9 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Oct 31, 202431 min

Episode #912: Eric DeLamielleure

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Dr. Eric DeLamielleure, a seasoned chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience and nephew of Hall of Fame lineman Joe DeLamielleure. In this episode, Eric shares his journey from running multiple clinics in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to settling in Indian River. They dive into the major advancements in chiropractic care, the impact of growing up around a Hall of Fame uncle, the attitude shift away from big medicine in America post Covid, and the pres...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 53 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Hauntings

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. In this episode, Jeff shares stats on abortion rates in the U.S., record-breaking attendance at Texas high school football games, and the top-selling albums of all time. Meanwhile, Andy brings two haunting tales from America’s spooky history. From surprising stats to eerie stories, this episode is packed with facts you didn’t know you needed! This series is presented to you by the grea...

Oct 28, 202419 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 8 Pick 'Em - John Manini Manuel

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by John Manini Manuel to run through all of the games from Week 8 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Oct 24, 202417 min

Episode #911: Troy Lillie

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Troy Lillie, co-host of the Lost Monster Files on Discovery Channel. In the show, a team of scientists revisits the work of renowned cryptozoologist Ivan Sanderson, using modern science to explore whether answers can finally be found about these mysterious creatures. Troy, an animal behaviorist with years of experience studying large animals and apex predators, shares insights from the first few episodes. They dive into his time spent in the wild sear...

Oct 24, 20242 hr 5 min

Episode #910: Jeff Jones

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Chene Gear co-founder, Jeff Jones. As Chene Gear prepares for its 2nd Annual Film Fest in Memphis, Tennessee, Jeff and his team are in the final stages of planning. They discuss the extensive effort that has gone into organizing this weekend's event, the success of last year's festival, new products on the horizon from Chene Gear, and how the brand continues to raise the bar in the waterfowl clothing industry while building lifelong customers....

Oct 23, 202446 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Coffee & Ed Gein

Jeff & Andy deliver useless facts, myths, forgotten stories and weird truths in the episodes to follow in this series. This episode, Jeff shares the story of how Donald Trump came to buy Mar-a-Lago and give some facts about coffee. Andy tells the story of the killer that inspired three iconic villains in the horror movie genre. 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 sea...

Oct 21, 202416 min

Episode #909: Jack Zimmerman

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jack Zimmerman, a wounded Army veteran, motivational speaker, and author. Jack lost both of his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan. He later wrote 5 Minutes: 300 Seconds That Changed My Life , and is now finishing his second book, Beyond 5 Minutes . In this conversation, they explore Jack’s remarkable ability to find positivity in all situations, his use of the outdoors as a healing tool, and his transition from military life. Jack ...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 42 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 7 Pick 'Em - Adrian Daniel

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Adrian Daniel to run through all of the games from Week 7 the NFL. They choose their winners from each matchup and they also pick an upset from the weekend of games.

Oct 17, 202413 min

Episode #908: Logan Pyeatt

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Logan Pyeatt, co-host of the Looking Glass Podcast on Patreon. The guys go off the deep end looking at weather modification and manipulation, the infamous Menendez case, why the JFK files have not been declassified 60 years later, and Logan tells a story about leaving a mess in his neighbors yard.

Oct 17, 20241 hr 52 min
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