In this episode, Rob Kinney, RT Bailey, and Spence Halford are joined by Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline to talk turkeys, Nashville, and the highs and lows of being an independent country music band today. We sure enjoyed this one! Be sure to check out Muscadine Bloodline's Touring schedule for this coming fall. If you like the show, share it with a friend and a leave us a review. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks.
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Rob Kinney, Spence Halford, and RT Bailey are joined by Walker Davidson. You'd be hard-pressed to find another young man who has done and seen some of the things as Walker. Walker grew up in the rich bird dog culture of Alabama and it is that passion that has taken him to guide with Red Rock Outfitters in Oklahoma and HookFire in Argentina. We hear stories from his days as a Scout in field trials, hunting wild quail in the mountains of Argentina, and duck hunting in lagoons at t...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode Rob and RT are joined by our good buddy Adam Campbell of Hillside Kennels to talk about starting a puppy the right way. Adam has an incredible way of explaining the complex in way that the rest of us can understand. You'll want to have this one on repeat. 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!
Jul 13, 2022•55 min
In this episode, Spence, Rob, and RT stop by the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper office in West Point, MS to pay Mr. Bobby Cole a visit on our way to Venice, LA for a redfishing trip. This is one that we've wanted to record for a while now. We learn about what it means to be a "Gamekeeper," more about Bobby's literary pursuits, and a share a few stories that you might not have heard from Bobby if you're a fan of the Gamekeeper Podcast. We are always better from having spent time with Bobby. Bobby began wor...
Jul 08, 2022•55 min
We are joined by our very own, three-time World Cutdown Champion and Waterfowl Category Manager, Drake Levey on the podcast this week. Drake has hunted and been around the waterfowl world his whole life. He shares stories about growing up in Stuttgart, Arkansas hunting with his dad, attending the youth calling camps put on by Butch Richenback, and about blowing in the World Cutdown Classic on Main Street in Stuttgart. His is a life steeped in a rich duck hunting history and a passion for all thi...
Jun 23, 2022•56 min
It's Spence's turn to weigh in on the spring's hottest debate. He's going on the record to offer his opinion about fanning turkeys, population decline, traveling to hunt, and how to appropriately disagree with fellow hunters. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Spence and Rob recap the 4th Annual Rolling Thunder Charity Golf Scramble, we talk about changes to the film series, we release some more information about Calls for Conservation and the Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp pot calls, and more that's going on in the world of Rolling Thunder. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
Jun 16, 2022•39 min
In this episode, we've got a host of characters on the mics. Rob is joined by Drake Levey, Tripp Hodges, and RT Bailey to talk about the 4th Annual Rolling Thunder Golf Scramble, the summer shows that we are planning to attend, and the Rolling Thunder Road Tour we are planning for the fall. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
May 26, 2022•23 min
In this episode, Spence and Rob are joined by leading turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain to discuss how fanning turkeys may be affecting the decline in turkey population. As the social media debate surrounding fanning (also known as reaping) intensifies, we ask Dr. Chamberlain to weigh in on the topic from his perspective as a scientist and a hunter. No matter which side of the debate you find yourself on, Dr. Chamberlain will offer some insight that we believe will challenge you. This conver...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In this episode we catch up with a few members of Team RTGC to talk about their recent turkey trips and to look back on some of their favorite moments of turkey season 2022. The season isn't over yet and we are going to squeeze out every drop. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
May 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Rob and RT Bailey are on the back porch of Feathers Chapel to talk about the Nancy's Vision Youth Turkey Hunt that took place in Pennsylvania the last weekend of April. RT went up to PA to spend time with Jeff and Hunter Wallis and Josh Grossenbacher and film the weekend. It was a special time. Nancy’s Vision was created in memory of Nancy Rucker Wallis, who passed away unexpectedly in April 2020. Her love of the outdoors, in particular her interest in her son Hunter’s outdoor p...
May 06, 2022•25 min
In this episode, Rob is in Indiana with Taylor Sweetin, Cody Clemons, and Dalton Fish for the Indiana Wild Turkey opener. Taylor and Cody are two close friends from Arkansas who have been traveling the country the last several years hunting turkeys together. We talk about their journeys together and the trips they have planned in the future. The Wild Turkey takes us all many places with great folks. This was one of those trips. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review w...
Apr 30, 2022•51 min
In this episode, we call Scott Rhodes from South Carolina. For the last 12 years, Scott has been the host of the Low Country Turkey Invitational (LCTI.) The LCTI has long benefited research and habitat management for a variety of species. This year and hereafter, the proceeds from the LCTI will go to benefit the Low Country Game Bird Foundation. We talk to Scott about the founding of the Low Country Game Bird Foundation and how the funds will be directed towards the research and conservation of ...
Apr 21, 2022•33 min
In this episode we call up some friends to get their insight into taking their children hunting. We discuss essential do's and essential don'ts and other considerations. We talk about success looks like and what it means to have fun in the woods - because that's what it is all about. Special thanks to Britt Oswald, Tom Oglesby, Brooks Tinsley, Ricky Padgett, and Kelan Samples for joining us on the show this week. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you lis...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 40 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence recap Youth Camp in Tennessee and the opening of the Tennessee turkey season for the kids. We talk about the weekend and look ahead to the opening of the adult season in Tennessee as well. At the end, Spence reads a story about from the turkey woods that's one for the ages. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
Apr 01, 2022•46 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence have Hunter Wallis and Josh Grossenbacher on the show to answer your questions about turkey hunting and drop some pretty serious turkey knowledge. We cover everything from gear, to calling, to tactics in the woods. Not gonna want to miss this one! If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min
In this episode Rob and Spence sit down with Tripp to relive their trip to Florida to hunt Osceolas in the orange groves. We hear a first-hand account of Tripp's bird and Spence gives us a run down on Kelan and Weston's hunt. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get the Sound of New Generation out to more folks!
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence catch up after Rob's Florida trip and ahead of Spence's trip with Kelan and the boys to Florida for a shot at their first Osceolas. Spence has been on the road visiting some of our customers in Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. Lots going on in the Rolling Thunder world and we are just getting cranked up. If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get the Sound of a New Generat...
Mar 10, 2022•26 min
It's finally back. In this episode Rob is down in Florida with Michael Boozer and a crew from South Carolina for the youth opener. We talk to a few pairs of fathers and their children to relive some moments from some memorable hunts. Every turkey is special but firsts are always special and a couple of these young hunters filled their tags on their first Osceolas this past weekend. You're gonna love this one. If you like the show, share it with a friend a leave us a review where you listen to po...
Mar 03, 2022•51 min
Don't get used to this. This will be the shortest episode we ever put out. In this episode, Rob and Spence recap NWTF and look forward to turkey season opening in Florida. 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!
Feb 24, 2022•13 min
We thought it was about time that you met Team RTGC. In this episode, Spence talks to the team at Rolling Thunder Game Calls and introduces the whole gang. Some folks you know and others you may be meeting for the first time. However, each plays a significant and unique role in keeping the machine moving forward. On the podcast you'll hear from Aaron Blackwood, Jason King, Josh Grossenbacher, Rob Kinney, Russ Ginn, RT Bailey III, and Drake Levey. We'll see y'all at NWTF next week! If you like th...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 34 min
In this episode we catch up with Josh Grossenbacher to get a run down of the new calls in the mouth call lineup for the spring. Josh gives his recommendations on calls for beginners and we look forward to NWTF. If you like the show, leave us a review and share it with a friend! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks!
Feb 09, 2022•45 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence take a break from helping the guys pack turkey calls to share some big news for 2022. Let's just say, you'll need to update your rolodex... If you like the show, share it with a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps us get The Sound of a New Generation out to more folks.
Jan 21, 2022•27 min
In this episode, Rob and Spence get together once the dust has settled on a pretty salty 4-5 days of hunting in Oklahoma and Arkansas to determine who the winner was of our friendly wager. Let's just say that there might have been a few mail-in ballots that confused matters but we came up with an amenable solution. 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.
Jan 13, 2022•34 min
Finally, we get some colder weather and favorable conditions; just in time for a couple of trips the Rolling Thunder team has planned west of the Mississippi. We've got a group headed to Oklahoma and a crew will be headed over to Arkansas for a few days. Things are looking promising for good weekend for the waterfowl community, in general. Good luck out there! 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....
Jan 06, 2022•34 min
Every now and then a dog comes along that changes everything. River was one of those dogs. It breaks you when they pass but the memories you have with them and of them carry you through it. In this episode, Spence recalls how he met River and how his life has been and will always be different because of their meeting. Cheers to you, River. 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!...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, we are joined by Shane Olson of Habitat Solutions. Shane is a duck hunter and waterfowl property developer out of Oklahoma. We talked duck hunting, shifting flyways, beaver control and cooperation, and some about his approach in methodology for farming for ducks and land management. Shane founded Habitat Solutions in 2017 and focuses on developing recreational and hunting properties to create and rehabilitate the land to maximize its potential by converting acres of deprived far...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, we catch up with a couple of our buddies, Kelan Samples, Michael Boozer, and Scott Rhodes after coming out of the duck woods. We talk about duck hunting in the timber, learn more about the Low Country Invitational in South Carolina, and share a few life lessons learned from a room full of girl dads (once Kelan nods off.) 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!
Dec 16, 2021•47 min
In this episode, we catch up with our good buddy, John Garrett Strange. John Garrett grew up hunting with his dad and brother and that passion continues to this day. We talk about that special window of time in November when you can shoot ducks with leaves still on the trees and tie into a rutting buck in the same day. We talk the rut, patterning deer, and rifle hunting vs. bow hunting (among other things.) If you haven't yet, go check out the Strange Hunting Strategies Podcast wherever you get ...
Dec 09, 2021•48 min
The first split has come and gone. After the initial rush of the start of the season, we take a breath and moment to catch up with a few of our good buddies across the southeast to see how their openers went. We talk to Adam Campbell, Matt Teal, Tripp Hodges, Terance Williamson, and Hunter Burrus. We'll do more of these throughout the season so stay tuned! If you like the show, leave us a review and share it with a friend! It helps us get the Sound of a New Generation out to more folks....
Dec 02, 2021•34 min
