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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

ON THIS DAY - August 20th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the earliest form of the NFL is formed, “a Redneck from Jacksonville” is born, and the “King of Comedy” passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 20, 202514 min

ON THIS DAY - August 19th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a spy is convicted, the voice of college football is born, and the inventor of one of the greatest farming assets passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 19, 202514 min

ON THIS DAY - August 18th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, Celtics legend hangs it up, the founder of an empire passes away, and a pretty boy of Hollywood is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 18, 202511 min

Episode #1004: Dylan Livers

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by bourbon consultant Dylan Livers. Dylan spent years working at the famed Buffalo Trace Distillery before starting his own bourbon consulting business. Dylan held a variety of positions at Buffalo Trace—including time inside the mysterious Warehouse X. The guys dive into the world of quality bourbon as Dylan shares his favorite bottles, explains bourbon’s surge in popularity across America, breaks down the infamous Buffalo Trace heist, and offers tips o...

Aug 18, 20251 hr 43 min

ON THIS DAY - August 15th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the Mayflower sets sail, Oklahoma legends pass away, and a career politician is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 15, 202511 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨First Day of School

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff shares back to school facts, including, the amount it cost parents to send their kids to school, fears of the new school year, and the average weight of a backpack on the first day. Andy shares random facts about when this nation peaked with serial killers, J. Paul Getty, and Ford factory workers in the 50’s. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at...

Aug 15, 202520 min

ON THIS DAY - August 14th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a major piece of legislation is passed into law to help with retirees not preparing, an NBA legend is born, and an Italian racer with a famous last name passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 14, 202519 min

ON THIS DAY - August 13th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a Yankee legend passes away, a dictator 90 miles from Key West is born, and one of the most popular shows still running makes its debut. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 14, 202528 min

Episode #1003: Katie Burke

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Katie Burke, Curator of the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center at the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee. They talk about the recent opening of the Canada Goose exhibit inside the Pyramid and the months of planning and hard work that went into transforming the DU Heritage Center. Katie shares how they partnered with the Peterson Collection to assemble artifacts showcasing the history of Canada goose hunting in the United States, wh...

Aug 13, 20251 hr 52 min

ON THIS DAY - August 12th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, America’s most popular female rugby player is born, a spy novelist passes away, and “Sue” makes her appearance… again. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 12, 202518 min

Episode #1002: Trevor Austin, Dirk Sorrells, Corey Lucas, & David Schuessler

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver close out an action-packed weekend at the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis with a roundtable conversation. They kick things off with Trevor Austin, who talks about the grind of show season, duck calling contests, and what’s ahead for Pacific Calls. Next, Dirk Sorrells from Boss Shot Shells announces their new pure copper load, explains the post-election shakeup in the bismuth market, and shares how the new round stacks up against their other products. Finally, they ...

Aug 12, 20251 hr 26 min

ON THIS DAY - August 11th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, Hulk a Mania is born, a famous hockey coach passes away, and an NFL franchise gets its start. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 11, 202517 min

Episode #1001: Chene Gear - Field Norris, Carter Oliver & Duck Hodges (LIVE from DUX)

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with some of the crew from Chene Gear for a round of preseason waterfowl talk. They talk about the company’s rapid rise in the waterfowl industry, the importance of old-school customer service, and building products with heritage that last a lifetime. Duck shares his Super Bowl predictions, and he and Carter swap memorable stories from their days together in the duck blind.

Aug 11, 20251 hr 12 min

ON THIS DAY - August 8th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a Grease star passes away, the individual to find the North Pole is born, and the lights turn on in Chicago. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 08, 202511 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Oldest Baby & Memphis

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy shares incredible stats from Derrick Henry’s high school career, new betting props for the WNBA. Jeff tells the story of the “oldest baby” and also gives facts about Memphis. 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 ve...

Aug 08, 202513 min

Episode #1000: Clay Reid

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver celebrate their 1,000th episode with the return of Clay Reid for another round of wild tales from the “Coyote Man.” Clay shares his newly discovered fountain of youth—TRT—recounts a nasty spill he took this spring, talks about witnessing people speak in tongues, and reveals how he wants to make his exit from this life. The episode is packed with stories of chasing women, barroom brawls, and a retelling of everyone’s favorite “Coyote Man” adventure....

Aug 08, 20253 hr 1 min

ON THIS DAY - August 7th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, two NFL quarterbacks are born, one has won the Heisman and the other is a Super Bowl winner, one of America’s most well known firefighters passes away, and the end of an “Era” happens today. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 07, 20259 min

Episode #999: Jimbo Robinson & David Schuessler (LIVE from DUX)

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jimbo Robinson and David Schuessler of Ducks Unlimited, sitting down just before the doors open at the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, Tennessee. Two years in the making, they discuss the intense planning and attention to detail behind the event. The conversation also covers duck hunting in Arkansas, flooded timber in Texas, duck numbers, forgotten treasures of the waterfowl world, and the art of being quick on the trigger.

Aug 07, 20251 hr 32 min

ON THIS DAY - August 6th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, America dropped the big bomb to end WWII, the man behind a famous Dave Chappell bit passes away, and America’s first favorite red head is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 06, 202514 min

ON THIS DAY - August 5th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the only owner to have an NFL team named after him passes away, a member of the Beastie Boys is born, and Stevie Wonder signs a record breaking musical contract. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 05, 202511 min

ON THIS DAY - August 1st

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the face of Quaker Oats passes away, tragedy strikes Minneapolis, and a member of The Grateful Dead is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 01, 202516 min

Episode #998: Dusty Sinclair

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Dusty Sinclair, the “Cake Taxidermist” and owner of Sugarbelle Sweets, whose hyper-realistic outdoor-themed cakes have taken the hunting world by storm. Dusty Sinclair shares the story behind her one-of-a-kind creation for the Delta Waterfowl convention—a lifelike Labrador retriever holding a mallard, surrounded by Boss Shot Shells and a lanyard of calls… all crafted entirely from cake and chocolate. She talks about going viral with her life-sized dee...

Aug 01, 20251 hr 18 min

ON THIS DAY - July 31st

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an infamous man goes missing, an actor/martial artist is born, and a Canadian wrestler passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jul 31, 202516 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Aliens & Duck Facts

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy shares the new study that suggests the possibility of an alien invasion, and top selling albums from the 21st century, and Jeff shares odd facts about ducks and other birds. 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 ver...

Jul 31, 202518 min

Episode #997: Jeff Fletcher

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by fifth generation fisherman and owner of Fletcher’s Fishing Guide Service, Jeff Fletcher. Jeff has been guiding fishing trips on Table Rock Lake at the early age of 12 years old and he has never looked back. They discuss how the fishing industry has changed and evolved during his time on the water, growing up in the industry, managing fishing pressure on public waters, and staying on the fish for over 40 years....

Jul 31, 202553 min

ON THIS DAY - July 30th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the first barrels of oil leave America headed to Europe, an influential Quaker passes away, and a Joe Dirt actress is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jul 30, 202511 min

Episode #996: Dennis Zuck

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the CEO of Chene Gear, Dennis Zuck. Dennis has spent his life in the outdoor industry, working for some of the most recognizable brands in hunting and fishing. They discuss his time in the industry, new products coming from Chene Gear for this waterfowl season, how to excel in today’s market, and Dennis also shares about drawing the “once in a lifetime” elk tag for this season in Montana.

Jul 30, 20251 hr 4 min

ON THIS DAY - July 29th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an American inventor is born, an Italian king is assassinated, and an Olympian gets his 4th gold medal in a single event. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jul 29, 202511 min

ON THIS DAY - July 28th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, American goods start making their way to Europe, a member from a prominent American family passes away, and one of the men behind ZZ Top is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jul 28, 202528 min

ON THIS DAY - July 25th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, Louise Joy Brown is born, US forces invade a country to our south, and America’s first celebrity figure announces he has AIDS. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Jul 25, 202510 min
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