Last week, Blake McWilliams and the boys at Mallard Estates Outfitter hosted several veteran and active-duty servicemembers at the lodge for the veterans' hunt weekend. These men were kind enough to sit down with us to share their stories, what hunting and the outdoor community means to them, and what it means to serve and be proud of your country. A huge thanks to Dalton Fish, Trent Collette, and Stephen Dellinger of the 1st Ranger Battalion and Kevin Chandler and Nathan Huffman from the United...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
No matter what that woodchuck said and the ice in the forecast, spring is coming... In this episode, we catch up with our friends, Josh Grossenbacher and Hunter Wallis while they are in town ahead of the 2021 turkey season. We talk call building, calling competitions, the turkey expansion, selection your first mouth call, and trips to come. Boy, are we ready for spring around here... If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Rob and Ben catch up with Spence as he and Dylan head out to brush blinds the night before they get after some greasy Missouri Honkers. The guys talk about the gap we all find ourselves in between duck season and turkey season; some waterfowl seasons are still open for geese and the conservation snow goose season is getting kicked off in earnest. Stay tuned to the end of the show when we call Spence back for a report on their hunt. More news about the big things coming to RT thi...
Feb 04, 2021•50 min
In this episode Rob and Spence talk about the winding down of duck season and about Little Reyno. What started out as a promise among friends has turned into ducks on the strap and smiles and stories shared among friends and family. They aren't finished but it's on its way. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks! Follow along with us at @RollingThunderCalls and @RollingThunderPodcast...
Jan 28, 2021•55 min
In this episode Ben, Rob, and Spence catch up about the duck report for the last several weeks, the Rona, and we learn a little bit more about Chen̂e Gear and what's in store for the coming year... Thank you for your support! If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks. Follow us for more Rolling Thunder Content at @RollingThunderCalls and @Rollingthunderpodcast
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we get a whole host of characters together to record in Brownsville, TN during Partner's Week at Mallard Estates Outfitter. Join us as we catch up with Haley Fochs from Lucky Duck Premium Decoys, Trey Sears from JEBS Chokes, Austin Stapleton, Blake McWilliams from MEO, The FLAKE from MEO, and Seth Dortch from Final Flight Outfitters among others. We tried to keep the beagles in the pen for this one but.... If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review. Its h...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Salt water, sinking mud, thousands of teal, and a diverse array of other species and experiences all set against a the dramatic backdrop of the Wasatch mountains. If you've ever thought about hunting out there, here's a great chance to learn some more about it, first hand. In this episode Rob and Spence catch up with Dave Beck, of Kanati Taxidermy, to hear about his trip out west to Utah to hunt on the Great Salt Lake. Along the way, Dave turns the tables on the guys and interviews them, for a c...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 46 min
What a year! 2020 was not without its challenges, but the good in 2020 far outweighed the bad. In a year that many find things to complain about, we've chosen to see the good...and there's a lot of it! In this episode Rob and Spence give a little preview of the Rolling Thunder Productions 2020 Anthem and call up a few of the individuals in the RT family who were a part of many of the special moments that made 2020 the rollercoaster that it was! Won't want to miss this one! Apologies in advance f...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Merry Christmas! Gather 'round - we've got a special Christmas Story from Spence and the RT Crew. Managed to keep the beagles in check...
Dec 25, 2020•6 min
Cut the beagles loose...in this episode, we catch up with Matt Teal and Hunter Lewis from Whispering Oaks Lodge to see how their 2020 waterfowl season is going and to hear about how things work up the lodge. Along the way we learn about their mad-dash blind drawings in the morning, what's coming in the future, and how love will get you shot in the face. It's a good one folks! If you like the show, share it with a friend! Leave a review if you can. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation ou...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, Spence joins Rob and Ben from the driver's seat of Black Betty to give the back story for Chapter 4 of Season 4, "Seven Mile." We talk about scouting and the grind of the waterfowl season and the difference that the will to find where the birds are going can make on a hunt. In addition to this, we talk about the second split of the Arkansas duck season and a few other topics along the way. Cut the beagles loose... If you like the show, share it with a friend! Leave us a review i...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Rob sits down with the whole gang at Mallard Estates Outfitter in Brownsville, TN to talk about how the season has been so far and what it takes to be an outfitter. It isn't just showing up and killing ducks, you have to be a booking agent, a farmer, a carpenter, a welder, an electrician, a psychiatrist (bartender), a chauffer, a comedian, and eventually you get to be a duck hunter. If you can't be all of those things, you have to assemble a team who is, and they've done just th...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 43 min
We are back after a one-week hiatus from the show. It was time to hang out with family during Thanksgiving and kill a few ducks in the woods. From all of us at Rolling Thunder Game Calls, we hope you are absolutely burning them up this season. In this episode, Rob, Ben, and Spence recap the first split in Arkansas which included some great hunts and a cold night sleeping on the dirt. We also learn a little bit about how things are a little different visiting Santa this year.... If you like the s...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Rob, Ben, and Spence sit down in LaGrange to look ahead to the opening weekend of duck season in Arkansas. It goes without saying that 2020 has been a weird year...and with all of the things that have changed, it's nice to know that some things haven't. Good luck to everyone headed out this week. We hope you get 'em! Stay safe. If you like the show, share it with a friend! If you think about it, leave a comment or a review. It helps us get the word out there so we can spread the...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min
The temperature is dropping and the migrators are starting to head south. The Arkansas rivers are swelling and the ducks are back and we are talking turkeys? That's right - it takes a lot of work to make something look like it happened over night. In this episode we are joined by two new members of the Rolling Thunder Team, Josh Grossenbacher and Terence Williamson. Josh and Terence are two of the best mouth and friction call makers that you'll find anywhere and they were gracious enough to come...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence call up our friend, Jeff Barry, from Kent Cartridge. Jeff is the VP of Sales and Marketing for Kent and is a man on fire about ballistics, relationships, and innovation. We talk about the origins of Kent Cartridge in the wake of the federal ban of lead shot for migratory birds, innovation in a competitive market, and the physics of why speed matters. If you haven't already, grab a box (or a case) of Kent and get it out in the field to try it out! They make a prett...
Nov 05, 2020•42 min
In this episode, we welcome Tyler Coleman and Dave Beck from Kanati Taxidermy on the show to take a deep dive into the world of taxidermy. Far removed from the one-man band in the garage down a dirt road, Kanati is a world-class taxidermy operation out of Pennsylvania serving clients all across the country and beyond. Tyler and Dave walk us through the entire process from harvest to finished product and show us what it takes to preserve memories so that you can relive the hunt for years to come....
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 36 min
We aren't exactly known for short episodes on the Rolling Thunder Podcast. In this episode, we are doing something a little different and are putting together a shorter episode in the hopes that you can listen on your lunch break from work or something along those lines. Don't worry - we are still coming out with our weekly, long form episodes. This is just bonus! So grab your lunch pail and join us as we catch up with Blake McWilliams of Mallard Estates Outfitter as he joins us from North Dakot...
Oct 27, 2020•25 min
Hunting waterfowl means hitting the road. In this episode, Rob and Ben Kinney sit down to talk about their upcoming trips to Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas and pick up the phone to get a field report from Spence Halford on the Rolling Thunder boys in North Dakota. They also check in with Jed Lamb in Arkansas as the crew at Southern Prairie Outfitters gets ready for the season to come. If you like the show, share it with a friend. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Leave a rating if you would - h...
Oct 22, 2020•49 min
In this episode, Spence Halford joins Rob and Ben Kinney to talk about his upcoming trip to North Dakota. Along the way, we talk about some advice for freelance hunters and share a few others stories from the timber. Got something that you'd like to hear about on the show? Message us on Instagram at @rollingthundercalls or @rolling_thunder_podcast If you like the show, share it with a friend! Subscribe. Leave a Review! It helps us grow and continue to put food on the table...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence sit down at Feather's Chapel to talk about what's coming down the pike in 2020-2021 for Rolling Thunder Productions, turkey side of the call business, and we're joined by an unexpected surprise guest fresh out of the arctic circle or the cotton picker (we're still not sure which). Hey if you like the show, please share it with a friend! We appreciate you following along and listening. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Find us on instagram: @rollingthundercalls @...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Rob and Ben Kinney catch up with Spence Halford to talk about Katie and Fighter's hunt test journey, his transformation into a BIG deer guy, his trip out west to New Mexico chasing elk, and a sneak peek about some big things coming out of Rolling Thunder Game Calls in the next year. If you like the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend! Helps us out a ton!
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 35 min
In this episode, Rob and Ben catch up with Jed Lamb and Paul Shirley of Southern Prairie Outfitters for an update on the new operations in Kansas, their exciting new projects going on with the new lodge in Arkansas, the cost of a Happy Meal in Berta, and how the 2020-2021 waterfowl season is shaping up in the United States. If you like the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend! Helps us out a ton!
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, I sit down with my good buddies and a duo of brothers, Dr. Ben Kinney and Rob Kinney, on the back porch on Feathers Chapel. On the show we discuss the 2020 turkey season, Canada, pulling calves, the traditions of hunting with family, the waterfowl season ahead, and some changes coming to the Rolling Thunder Podcast.
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Join us on the back porch as Maddie, Katie, Tripp, and I recap the Tennessee 2020 turkey season. What a season it was! In this episode, Tripp and Maddie give us a blow-by-blow of each of their first turkeys and more stories from the 2020 season.
Sep 24, 2020•34 min
In this episode, I catch up with my good friend and owner/operator of Wild Turkey Report, David Hawley. We talk about his earliest memories encountering wild turkeys, the hunting landscape today, and how we can positively impact the future of our sport.
May 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I speak with Ricky Hart and Bret Ayers of Lucky Duck Premium Decoys. Highlighting on a new kennel design, we discuss Lucky Duck's inception and growth, the importance of quality products, and how they are built upon a foundation of family, teamwork, and partnerships.
May 19, 2020•56 min
In this episode, I catch up with Blake McWilliams of Mallard Estates Outfitter in West Tennessee. We discuss the spring turkey season, how he's preparing for the upcoming waterfowl season, and everything in between.
May 19, 2020•21 min
We're in Hazelhurst GA at the JEB's Choke Tube Shop shooting shotguns and watching Mr Bobby and Mr Jimmy work their magic! In this episode you'll hear from Trey Sears, Bobby Sears, and Jimmy Washam. They share some of the history behind JEB's and explain a little bit about what makes the JEB's difference. If you aren't shooting a JEB's choke tube, you aren't shooting the BEST!!
Apr 04, 2020•55 min
In this episode, Dylan and I break down Chapter 7 "Girl Dad". Thanks for listening! Please like a subscribe!
Apr 03, 2020•42 min
