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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

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨 American Princess

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff tells the story of the American Princess and how their marriages to British royalty saved England, while Andy shares statistics on the circumcision rate in America, and tar and feathering. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Sep 12, 202515 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 2 Pick 'Em - Jay Peterson

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jay Peterson of Dirty Duck Coffee to break down every matchup from Week 2 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Sep 11, 202518 min

ON THIS DAY - September 11th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. With today being a day of remembrance, Jeff and Andy give their accounts from where they were on September 11, 2001. God Bless you and God Bless America. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 11, 202519 min

Episode #1012: Mike Brasher

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited. They break down the newly released 2025 Duck Population Numbers—covering the key takeaways from the report, why daily bag limits for pintails increased despite their declining numbers, what’s fueling success for the American wigeon, and the reasoning behind reduced days in the September teal season.

Sep 11, 20251 hr 17 min

ON THIS DAY - September 10th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and director is born, the father of Texas wrestling passes away, and a rooster becomes a national attraction. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 10, 20259 min

ON THIS DAY - September 9th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an astronaut gets in a scuffle, a “Grumpy Old Man” passes away, and a Canadian singer is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 09, 202515 min

Episode #1011: Kevin Thomas

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by outlaw country recording artist Kevin Thomas, who is set to release his debut EP Don’t Tread On Me on September 16. They talk about the legends who shaped outlaw country, the balancing act musicians face when dealing with record labels, the grind of life on the road, and where Kevin finds fulfillment on stage. He also shares how today’s technology is helping independent artists produce better music than ever before.

Sep 09, 20251 hr 40 min

ON THIS DAY - September 8th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an everyday item is invented, a leader in the Democratic Party is born, and a politician from Louisiana is assassinated. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 08, 202516 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨 Birthdays & Sunglasses

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy looks at the most common birthdays and potential evidence linking sunglasses to skin cancer, while Jeff shares stories from plane crash survivors.

Sep 05, 202511 min

ON THIS DAY - September 5th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a sitcom actor is born, a famous Indian warfighter is killed, and a President narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 05, 202511 min

Episode #1010: Jon Deeter

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jon Deeter of Guyette & Deeter, the largest decoy and sporting art auction company in the world. Jon previews their upcoming Fine Sporting Arms Auction on September 11–12, shares insight into hunters’ appreciation for fine shotguns, and explains the surge of new participants in the collecting world. They also discuss John D. Rockefeller’s legendary waterfowl collection and the passion driving collectors to seek out hand-carved decoys....

Sep 05, 20251 hr 16 min

ON THIS DAY - September 4th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the US makes a monumental purchase, a member of the “Whack Pack” passes away, and a man that told “the rest of the story” is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 04, 202515 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 1 Pick 'Em - Ryan Thrash

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ryan Thrash to break down every matchup from Week 1 of the NFL season. Each of them makes their picks for every game, plus they each lock in one upset and one guaranteed win for the week. This series is presented by Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Haskell, Tx.

Sep 04, 202524 min

ON THIS DAY - September 3rd

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the Stars and Stripes makes its debut in battle, a Hollywood party boy is born, and legendary NFL coach passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 03, 20259 min

Episode #1009: Kenneth Witt

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Kenneth Witt, host of the Gundog Nation podcast. An avid bird hunter and dog trainer, Kenneth works with retrievers, bird dogs, and even protection dogs, all while balancing his career as a landman in the oilfields of Midland, Texas. The guys dive into dog nutrition, Kenneth’s vision for Gundog Nation , the differences between coon dog and retriever tournaments, what life as a landman really entails, and the unmatched bond and power of a great hunting...

Sep 03, 20252 hr

ON THIS DAY - September 2nd

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the great running backs in the NFL is born, a boxer/actor passes away, and a NASCAR driver gets a big pay day. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 03, 202510 min

ON THIS DAY - September 1

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, they find the sunken, “Unsinkable ship”, America’s favorite phycologist is born, and island music man passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Sep 01, 20259 min

ON THIS DAY - August 29th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the most used items in America is invented, a man known for his tough guy roles passes away, and the “King of Pop” is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 29, 202515 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨 Fantasy Football & Boxing

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy shares facts about the longest boxing match, while Jeff looks at the history of fantasy football and the impact it has had on the economy. 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 gues...

Aug 29, 202515 min

ON THIS DAY - August 28th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the most influential speeches in American history is delivered, a country music phenom is born, and tragedy strikes in the Deep South as a young man loses his life. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 28, 202519 min

Episode #1008: Looking Glass Q3 Meeting

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the hosts of The Looking Glass Podcast, Logan Pyeatt and Rebel Herron, for their third quarterly meeting. The guys talk a wide range of topics, including, government conspiracies, jiu jitsu, alien invasions, Logan living in a mansion, evil spirits, and the AI takeover.

Aug 28, 20252 hr 6 min

ON THIS DAY - August 27th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, Paul Reubens was born, a guitar legend passes away, and the G.O.A.T. of country music releases his biggest album. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 27, 202512 min

ON THIS DAY - August 26th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a murder in NYC takes the city by storm, America’s favorite childhood actor is born, and the man who was on television when you were home sick from school passes away today. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 26, 202514 min

Episode #1007: World on Fire pt. 22

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down to discuss some of the major events going on in the world today… mainly Cracker Barrel.

Aug 26, 20251 hr 3 min

ON THIS DAY - August 25th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a redhead in Harry Potter is born, host of “The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” passes away, and Edison makes progress on early movies. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 25, 202511 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨 Drinking & Dating

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff shares facts about his favorite city, Boston, and Andy gives stats on alcohol consumption trends in America and top filters on online dating. 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 g...

Aug 22, 202515 min

ON THIS DAY - August 22nd

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, 5000 strike outs is attained, a Red Sox legend is born, and a Black Panther murdered in Oakland. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 22, 202512 min

Episode #1006: Chris Issac

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Emmy Award–winning sound producer, Chris Issac. Chris spent eight years in Hollywood as a boom operator on major productions like Stranger Things , The Walking Dead , and Watchmen —which earned him an Emmy. Now back in Memphis, he produces the Ducks Unlimited Podcast. They dive into Chris’s path in the sound industry, his experiences working on hit shows, the challenges of dealing with difficult actors, boom mic mishaps on set, what led him to step aw...

Aug 22, 20251 hr 55 min

ON THIS DAY - August 21st

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the greatest country songs ever is released, basketball legend is born, and a professional athlete turned actor passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Aug 21, 202518 min

Episode #1005: Trevor Shannahan

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by one of the most decorated callers on the duck and goose calling circuit, Trevor Shannahan. Trevor recently won the World Cutdown Calling Championship and the DU Regional Duck Calling Contest at the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, Tennessee. They discuss Trevor’s chase to win the World Duck Calling Championship in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and being the first person to ever win both the World Goose and World Duck Calling Championships, winning big in Memph...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 49 min
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