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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 #1032: Guide’s Round Table

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the crew of waterfowl guides at The Big Honker Lodge for the first round-table of the 2025–2026 waterfowl season. With goose season in full swing, the guys dive into the nonstop hustle of guiding—early mornings, long days, and the roller-coaster highs and lows that come with chasing specklebellies day after day. They share the stories, struggles, and laughs from the field, and talk about the unique rhythm of lodge life as the season settles in, and th...

Dec 03, 20251 hr 43 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Thanksgiving

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy looks at when kids move out of their parents homes in different regions of the world, and Jeff gives mind boggling stats about the Thanksgiving holiday. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Nov 28, 202517 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 13 Pick 'Em - Reese Shaver

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Reese Shaver to break down every matchup from Week 13 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.

Nov 27, 20259 min

ON THIS DAY - November 25th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a World War II flying ace passes away, a former football coach and racing team owner is born, and a sports broadcast icon calls his first game. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 25, 20258 min

Episode #1031: Erin Nimetz

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Erin Nimetz, a high school forensics teacher in Iowa Park, Texas, who teaches one of the most unique classes in education. Her class covers everything you’d see in real police investigations—body decomposition, ballistics, blood spatter, fingerprints, and DNA. She also has a student favorite called “Serial Killer Friday,” where they highlight some of the most prolific serial killers in the United States. They break down fact vs. fiction in the real Ed...

Nov 25, 20251 hr 28 min

ON THIS DAY - November 24th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an American serial killer is born, and the man responsible for the assassination of American president is killed today. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 24, 202513 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Surgery

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff lists the most common surgeries in America and also how the Greeks used tile back in the day, and Andy lists the most common names in America while also looking at the number of employees the drug cartel has. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Nov 21, 202515 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 12 Pick 'Em - Happy O’Toole

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Happy O’Toole to break down every matchup from Week 12 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.

Nov 20, 202514 min

ON THIS DAY - November 20th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a Pinkerton agent is executed, a former President is born, and the idea for a 24 day race is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 20, 202510 min

Episode #1030: Jimbo Robinson

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jimbo Robinson from Ducks Unlimited, who is at The Big Honker Lodge chasing specklebellies for the annual Boss Shot Shells hunt. They talk about the plans already in motion to make next year’s DUX show bigger and better, the importance of strong DU college chapters and which universities are leading the charge, and Jimbo shares a few stories from his days playing college football at Wofford College.

Nov 18, 20251 hr 32 min

ON THIS DAY - November 17th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the youngest person to ever receive a star on the Walk of Fame is given that honor, a “Taxi” star is born, and the greatest college coach to never win a national championship passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 17, 202512 min

ON THIS DAY - November 14th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the most advanced milk factory of its day opens, a pioneer in civil rights passes away, and a Golden Globe Award winner that walked away from his famous show is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 14, 202514 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Sketch Artist

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff lists the smartest dog breeds while Andy details the worlds most famous sketch artist. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Nov 14, 202515 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 11 Pick 'Em - Fisher Swanzy

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Fisher Swanzy to break down every matchup from Week 11 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.

Nov 13, 20259 min

ON THIS DAY - November 13th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, certain literature is threatened to be taken off the shelves, “Latino Heat” passes away, and a Scottish actor is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 13, 202517 min

Episode #1029: Wayne Poage

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Wayne Poage, who served as the Athletic Director at Dallas Baptist University from 1982 to 2003, during which time DBU became a powerhouse in collegiate baseball—so dominant that top NCAA programs eventually refused to schedule them. Wayne shares how he and his staff built a winning culture at Dallas Baptist, the challenges smaller schools now face under the new NIL era, how travel baseball has reshaped recruiting across the country, and how college s...

Nov 13, 20251 hr 38 min

ON THIS DAY - November 12th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the first contract in professional football is signed, a cult leader is born, and a comic book icon passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 12, 202515 min

ON THIS DAY - November 11th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the most well known general is born, war measures are taken in the US, and the leader of a slave rebellion is executed. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 11, 202510 min

Episode #1028: David Schuessler

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by David Schuessler of Ducks Unlimited for a special preview of the annual “Into the Vault” auction, running from November 24th through December 6th . The guys take a deep dive into some of the exclusive items up for bid this year as David shares the fascinating history behind a few of the most sought-after collectibles. They also discuss the upcoming waterfowl season, how the next few weeks of weather could shape duck and goose migration, and what hunte...

Nov 11, 20251 hr 17 min

ON THIS DAY - November 10th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an American actress from a famous musical family is born, “Cornstalk” passes away, and a big player in Hollywood becomes an FBI informant. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 10, 202510 min

ON THIS DAY - November 7th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, an American evangelist is born, the “King of Cool” passes away, and a famous expedition reaches the Pacific Ocean. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 07, 20258 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨State Stats

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff looks at state stats while Andy looks at female incarceration statistics. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Nov 07, 202515 min

ON THIS DAY - November 6th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, college football see it’s beginning, an MLB all-star is born, and a rapper is murdered. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 06, 202513 min

BONUS EPISODE: NFL Week 10 Pick 'Em - José Nuño

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by José Nuño to break down every matchup from Week 10 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.

Nov 06, 202510 min

ON THIS DAY - November 5th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, boxing history is made, one lady brings down an oil monopoly, and a “Rockabilly” music star is killed. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 05, 202514 min

Episode #1027: Steve Barber

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by longtime friend and client, Steve Barber. Steve has lent his hunting dog “Thunder” to Andy for this waterfowl season, and the guys catch up with plenty of hunting and dog training stories. They reflect on the legendary character that was Ron Stanfield, talk about the ongoing government shutdown, and Steve shares the kind of hard-earned wisdom that only comes from a man who’s lived through every season of life.

Nov 05, 20251 hr 32 min

ON THIS DAY - November 4th

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the greatest American authors passes away, an expedition to Antartica gets underway, and the “Most Trusted Man” in America is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 04, 202510 min

ON THIS DAY - November 3

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a founding father of Texas is born, Clint Eastwood’s longtime girlfriend passes away, and the plans for one of the most devastating attacks ever is released. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Nov 03, 202510 min

Episode #1026: “Prince of Poachers” Charles Beaty

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by the “Prince of Poachers” himself, Charles Beaty, for another round of unbelievable stories from his wild days sneaking onto the legendary King and Kenedy Ranches in South Texas. Charles recounts his time hunting some of the biggest whitetails in the golden triangle — dodging game wardens, surviving close calls, and chasing monster bucks where few would dare to tread. Charles also opens up about his stretch in Old Mexico.

Nov 03, 20252 hr 43 min

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Richest Drug Lords

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff lists the richest drug lords in the world, and Andy explains the benefits of peeing in the shower. This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Oct 31, 202511 min
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