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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 #950: World on Fire pt. 17

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss the release of the long awaited JFK files and what might be hidden in the 80,000 pages of documents, Elon Musk rescuing the astronauts who were stranded in space, and the Michigan DNR euthanizing Canada geese.

Mar 20, 20251 hr 36 min

ON THIS DAY - March 19th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, a Die Hard actor is born, an iconic piece of American reality is purchased, and a serial killer is found in Yosemite. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 19, 202512 min

ON THIS DAY - March 18th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, the only Miss America forced to resign her title is born, the Father of Rock N Roll passes away, and one of the greatest unsolved heists in American history was pulled off on this day. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 18, 202518 min

Episode #949: Jack Zimmerman

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by wounded warrior and author, Jack Zimmerman. Jack has a new book out, Beyond Five Minutes, that shares his journey of utilizing the outdoors and hunting to heal and grow after one step changed his life forever.

Mar 18, 20251 hr 47 min

ON THIS DAY - March 17th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, one of the world’s biggest drinking holidays came to be, an American frontiersman is born, and ane of Rome’s greatest leaders and philosophers passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 17, 202521 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Literacy & Smart Dogs

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy looks at the literacy rates for different states in the United States, and Jeff lists the smartest dog breeds. 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....

Mar 17, 202516 min

ON THIS DAY - March 14th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, one of the most brilliant minds of physics is born, the lesser known individual who mapped out the Walt Disney theme park passes away, and one pawn from the JFK assassination is sentenced on live television. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 14, 202515 min

Episode #948: Phil Cowley

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by one of America’s most recognized pharmacists, Phil Cowley, otherwise known as "philsmypharmacist" on TikTok, where he has nearly 2 million followers. They discuss the measles cases in Texas, hidden effects from miracle weight loss drugs, testosterone replacement therapy, RFK Jr tackling America’s health crisis, and Phil’s gives his take on some TikTok health trends.

Mar 14, 20251 hr 33 min

ON THIS DAY - March 13th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, Uranus was finally found, and one of televisions most despicable anti-heroes is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 13, 202514 min

ON THIS DAY - March 12th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Coca-Cola begins bottling their product, a prolific race car driver is born, and one of America’s more wicked serial killers leaves this world. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 12, 202513 min

Episode #947: Rowdy Ditto

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Rowdy Ditto for a jaw-dropping story that’ll leave you questioning what’s really out there in the woods. Rowdy was hunting public land in Arkansas when he sailed a duck into the timber. But while searching for the downed bird, he found something far more unsettling—Bigfoot, walking straight toward him through the flooded timber.

Mar 12, 202554 min

ON THIS DAY - March 11th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Two pandemics started on this day, an iconic Daniel Day Lewis character is laid to rest, and a man that changed television is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 11, 202513 min

Episode #946: Wayne Hutchinson

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by longtime friend, coach, and Athletic Director, Wayne Hutchinson. Wayne came out of retirement and coached the Stamford Bulldogs to the state championship game where they lost in 3OT. They discuss the many changes that he has seen over the course of his career, building a winning culture, the challenges of coaching at small schools, and they look forward to what might on the horizon for high school sports.

Mar 11, 20251 hr 8 min

ON THIS DAY - March 10th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. On this day in history, the first telephone call was made, a famous teen actor died, and an infamous assassin was born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 10, 202512 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Adidas

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 how a sibling rivalry between two brothers and a World War led to the creation of Adidas and Puma. 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....

Mar 10, 202515 min

Episode #945: Cody Crook

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the owner of Fowl Plains in Kansas, Cody Crook. They discuss the highs and lows of the past waterfowl season, the heavy influx of new outfitters in Kansas, smart speckle bellies, and big spins of ducks. Cody also hosted the group of waterfowl hunters who tragically lost their lives in the Washington D.C. plane crash.

Mar 07, 20251 hr 32 min

ON THIS DAY - March 6th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. On this day in 1862 a pivotal battle in the Civil War was fought in Arkansas at the Battle of Pea Ridge. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 06, 20259 min

Episode #944: Chris Baker

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with former Air Force pilot and retired Southwest Airlines pilot, Chris Baker. They discuss Chris’ career in the air and his time overseas, the recent string aviation accidents, retirement, and the State of the Union speech delivered by President Trump.

Mar 06, 20252 hr 15 min

ON THIS DAY - March 5th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. The Boston Massacre takes place outside of the Customs House on King Street, advancing the US and Britain down the road of revolution. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 05, 202511 min

Episode #943: World on Fire pt. 16

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to discuss some of the major headlines, including, the explosive meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy, massive waste that has been uncovered by D.O.G.E., Gene Hackman’s death, the tariff game, and the tease of the Epstein files.

Mar 05, 20251 hr 36 min

ON THIS DAY - March 4th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. This day in history saw the first peaceful transfer of power in United States history after Thomas Jefferson was sworn in as the 3rd President of the United States. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 04, 202510 min

ON THIS DAY - March 3rd

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. March 3rd marks the day that Congress approved the annexation of the great state of Texas, paving the way for it to become the 28th state in the Union. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Mar 03, 20258 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Technology & The Black Death

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff shares interesting facts about the advancements in technology and Andy tells how the bubonic plague reshaped the world. 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...

Feb 28, 202516 min

ON THIS DAY - February 27th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. February 27th was a busy day in history with several Amendments being ratified, the first ever Madi Gras, and Buddy Holly’s iconic glasses being recovered 20 years after the crash. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Feb 27, 20257 min

Episode #942: Mitch McLemore

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with family friend, coach and athletic director Mitch McLemore, a man who has dedicated 34 years to mentoring high school athletes. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Mitch opens up about his battle with drug addiction as a young adult, his repeated stints in rehab, and the life-changing “Come to Jesus” moment that set him on the path to sobriety. He shares how his faith not only saved him and his marriage but also gave him a renewed purpos...

Feb 27, 20252 hr 8 min

Episode #941: Mike Nilsen

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Mike Nilsen. Mike retired from the Navy after spending 30 years and 5 days working mostly aboard submarines. The guys discuss Mike’s time in Navy and life on a submarine, and they also talk about Mike’s recent waterfowl hunting trip on the Baja of Mexico where he got a tarsal banded Brandt goose.

Feb 26, 20251 hr 39 min

Episode #940: Clay Reid

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the legendary 'Coyote Man' Clay Reid. The guys enjoy another round of unfiltered storytelling and wild adventures. A true cowboy and predator-hunting expert, Clay brings his larger-than-life personality to the podcast, sharing tales from a lifetime of chasing coyotes and living on the edge. The conversation takes plenty of unexpected turns, covering everything from Clay’s addiction to peach Red Bull and the decline of varmint contests to the infamous ...

Feb 24, 20252 hr 23 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Books & Marriage

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. In this episode, Jeff tells about the world’s top selling books and Andy shares stats and history behind marriage. 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....

Feb 21, 202520 min

Episode #939: The Ladies

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver bring their wives, Michelle Stanfield and Jessy Shaver, into the studio to discuss the past hunting season and the hectic pace that the season brings. They also discuss their recent trip to Mexico, getting stranded on their way to Nashville for NWTF, and look forward to what is to come this offseason.

Feb 21, 20252 hr 21 min

Episode #938: Back Again

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are back in the studio with plenty of stories to tell after a whirlwind of a week. From a few days in Mexico to getting stranded en route to NWTF—and Jeff battling a nasty case of Montezuma’s revenge along the way—there’s no shortage of chaos and laughs in this episode.

Feb 19, 20251 hr 47 min
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