Best Direct Sports 101 Podcasts (2025)

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RootsPod 103: NogPod 50:49

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Coaching decisions were made! Roster decisions were made! We discuss those, plus the merits of egg nog, with special guest Daniel Poulter.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod 102: Primarily in a Diagonal Direction 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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Jack joins the Pod to give us some insight into USL CBA negotiations from the players’ side. And we discuss who we’d like to see back, and whether we have any rooting interest in the conference finals and USL championship.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 101: The Slide Deck Isn’t Done 1:02:56

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There aren’t many words to describe this season that aren’t synonyms of “disappointing” or “frustrating,” but we nevertheless find about an hour’s worth of them.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 100: Time Capsule 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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We’re saving discussion of the product on the field for our season recap. This episode is all about our listeners. To celebrate our 100th full episode, Jon went and talked to many fans about their love of Oakland Roots SC. Enjoy.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod 99: Pivotable 39:13

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Embracing our fate, we all agree there’s no reason to be anything other than optimistic. Why be hurt in advance?By RootsBlog

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RootsPod 98: I Gotta Think About My Life 33:44

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It’s hard to plan for the future, when you don’t really know what’s in the immediate present.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod 97: Here’s to Consistency 35:53

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Despite Aaron’s valiant attempts to talk about the recent two matches, Peter and Jon immediately turn their focus to the run-in and next year(?!). Doubts about the quality of the Western Conference are aired. (We do not discuss a certain player’s social media posts because the episode was recorded before we were aware of them.)…

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RootsPod 96: I Didn’t Do It and I Think I Deserve Praise For Not Doing It

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La Union causes Tower Bridge Batallion to crumble from the inside. Roots get less than they deserved for their performance against Sacramento. National Republicans develop an odd sense of pride in how scared they are of other people.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 95: Its Got Some Layers To It 43:13

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We talk about the new signings, and whether things will ever get better.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 94: Definitely Something 44:14

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Peter and Jon make sure to reference their recent vacations within the first 10 minutes. A recent cup loss is mostly ignored. We talk about where we’d like to see improvement, or a potential change to the roster, and agree it is either in attack or defense. But all agree things are looking up.By RootsBlog

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Ep. 230: Real Influencers 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

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Dylan is joined by Shane Mowery to talk about the importance of being authentic, being yourself, and representing the hunting community in a REAL WAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 229: BIG NEWS & New Directions 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

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Dylan is joined by Dave Thomas to talk through some big changes and new direction! Dylan and Dave discuss how things should be handled and viewed when changes take place in the hunting industry, and what it looks like to make moves and move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 228: Cook Wild - Elk Chili Colorado 17:26

1y ago17:26

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Dylan and Mike are joined by SPECIAL GUEST, Trent Murphy, from the Buffalo Bills. Trent requests some Mexican food, so Mike makes this incredible dish that’s perfect fall comfort food: Elk Chili Colorado! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 227: Stories, Cameras, and...Disney? 1:26:10

1y ago1:26:10

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Dylan is joined by his friends CJ Carey and Mike Castaneda for one heck of a fun conversation! The three talk about some crazy starts to their hunting journeys, being given a BAD picture of what hunting is and should be, and talk about how trail cameras steal some of the joy of chasing deer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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Ep. 226: The Wheelchair Super 10 54:27

1y ago54:27

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Dylan is joined by Evan Brannock, to hear his INCREDIBLY inspirational story of pursuing the North American Super 10, while being in a WHEELCHAIR! Evan has already found great success, including punching his caribou tag in the Brooks Range! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 225: Velvet Bucks & Technology 58:20

1y ago58:20

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Do your MOUNTS have BUGS living in them? Dylan is joined by Durk Stark and Darrell Gogert from Velvet Antler Technologies to talk about their GAME CHANGING technologies that the hunting community was in desperate need of! Mounting, cleaning, and caring for your trophies has NEVER been easier and more affective! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Ep. 224: Bow Buyer's Guide 1:01:36

1y ago1:01:36

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Dylan is joined by PJ Reilly from Lancaster Archery to help YOU find the best bow for 2025! What specs to look for, what specs to avoid, how to know if a bow that FEELS good in the shop is going to be the bow for you, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 223: COOK WILD - Sweet & Sour Bear 19:56

1y ago19:56

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Dylan is joined by Justin Spring and Chef Mike to give you the breakdown on one of Justin’s GO TO bear recipes: SWEET & SOUR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 222: 2025 BOW LAUNCH 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

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Dylan is joined by Ryan Shutts from Bear Archery to discuss the new 2025 bow lineup! Featuring 9 news bows, this is a MASSIVE year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 221: WESTERN FEELS 1:07:50

1+ y ago1:07:50

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Dylan is coming to you from elk camp with Waylon Herzig and Joel Dawson from Ace Outfitters. The three recap their week of having screaming bulls in their faces, chasing bears up a mountain, tactics, and lessons learned. From entertainment to breaking down tactics to chasing rutting bulls; it’s all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Ep. 220: Train Wild - A WEAK Away 58:59

1+ y ago58:59

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Dylan is joined by Jared Thomas to talk about mental strength while away on the mountain, and when to listen to your weakness! Sometimes we are breaking down for no good reason, but sometimes we need to LISTEN to that weakness and pack it in! It all leads to our success; in life and in the wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Ep. 219: SWEET SEPTEMBER 1:17:33

1+ y ago1:17:33

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Dylan is joined by Aaron Ambur to discuss what’s on EVERYONE’S mind…ELK HUNTING! The two talk about their upcoming hunts, having realistic expectations, correct mind sets, and how to dress for success! Aaron also shares an incredible story of going on a journey of finding his dad's old recurve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Ep. 218: NEW Gamekeeper Bow 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

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Dylan is joined by the Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Crew and Jon Lene to discuss the new partnership between The Gamekeepers and Bear Archery! To kick off the partnership, we bring you the ALL NEW Gamekeeper: a ready to hunt bow package that everyone is going LOVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 217: Cook Wild - Mongolian Stir Fry 23:34

1+ y ago23:34

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Dylan and Justin Spring sit down to talk about NINJA NOODLES. Having a Wild Game Mongolian Stir Fry night and letting everyone build their own bowl is a great way to incorporate lots of different meat, and make it fun for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 216: BowTok 1:06:16

1+ y ago1:06:16

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Dylan is joined by Scoty Evans, The Bow Boy, from TikTok! The two talk about the ever changing world of social media, and the role it plays in the cultural acceptance of hunting. They also touch on whitetail management, and some over hyped products that have recently hit the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 215: The ALL NEW Adapt 2 1:11:58

1+ y ago1:11:58

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Dylan is joined by Hayden and Aaron from The Hunting Public to hear all of the new details about the all new bow from Bear Archery and THP: the Adapt 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 214: Train Wild - Conquer More 1:04:09

1+ y ago1:04:09

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Dylan is joined by Jake Powers from MTN Ops to talk about supplements to implement to live a happier, healthier lifestyle and CONQUER MORE! Shop mtnops.com and SAVE with code TYPICAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 213: Rants, Raves, and Shenanigans 1:25:44

1+ y ago1:25:44

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Dylan is joined by good friend Kip Etter to just have a good time. The two talk through just about everything; from small town shenanigans, to supplemental deer feed, sports, and social media rants. Shop the LARGEST selection for ALL things shooting, at the BEST prices at www.powderstring.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Ep. 212: Teaching Archery Mechanics 1:31:34

1+ y ago1:31:34

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Dylan is joined by Tom Clum, founder of Solid Archery Mechanics and owner of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. The two discuss HOW to teach beginners the basics of archery mechanics. Teaching someone from the ground up can be difficult, so Tom is here to shed some light on the topic. Whether you’re the one just starting out, or you’re a seasoned hunte…

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Ep. 211: Big Bucks, Hard Work, and Expectations 1:10:39

1+ y ago1:10:39

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Dylan is joined by Matt Jennings to talk about what he does best: killing big, mature bucks! The two discuss the amount of work that goes into consistently killing big deer, and what kind of expectations you should have entering a season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 208: Game Changing Tech 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

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Dylan is joined by Mr. Big Shot, Al Perelli, owner of Delta McKenzie and Big Shot Targets! The two discuss some REAL game changing technology coming to the target world! Technology doesn’t always mean GOOD change, but Al and his team have put together something TRULY AMAZING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 210: Summer Prep for Big Bucks 1:07:37

1+ y ago1:07:37

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Dylan is joined by Jim Willems, a true big buck killer. Jim has found success all over the world with his stick and string, but his passion: big midwestern whitetails! Jim puts a TON of work into his properties, and has come to the realization that there is a lot to do, YEAR ROUND! That includes…SUMMER PREP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Ep. 209: Cook Wild - Wild Waffles 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

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Dylan is joined by Chef Mike Castaneda, and P&Y Executive Director, Justin Spring, for Justin’s take on chicken and waffles. Chicken fried venison and waffles with a huckleberry and maple butter that will make you rethink this classic dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 207: The Fairy 1:41:02

1+ y ago1:41:02

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Dylan is joined by The Ranch Fairy to talk all things arrows. The conclusion: figure out WHY you shoot what you shoot. WHY do some things work better than others, and what’s going to get the best results in the end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 206: Building BETTER Arrows 47:37

1+ y ago47:37

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Dylan is joined by Jonathan and Ryan, founders of the MODSAW. The three talk through innovative change that helps the archery world, the development of the modsaw, and tips for building better arrows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 205: Cook Wild - Camp Food King 5:07

1+ y ago5:07

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Dylan is joined by Chef Mike to help you take your camp meals to an entirely new level, with BRISKET! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 204: FINDING FREEDOM 1:17:20

1+ y ago1:17:20

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Dylan is joined by Rick Hall from Project Savior Outdoors for an INCREDIBLE conversation! The two discuss everything from the freedom that can be found in the great outdoors, Project Savior, gator hunting shenanigans, and the ultimate freedom that can be found in Christ, and Christ alone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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Ep. 203: Packin' Spring Bear 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

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Dylan is joined by Jerry Wright from Alaska Guide Creations to talk spring bear hunting! The two discuss what’s in the packs for spring bear, gear that deserves the MOST attention, and PACKS; How to find a pack, fit pack, and get the most out of that pack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 202: Share YOUR Story 1:02:37

1+ y ago1:02:37

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This week Dylan is joined by Scott Niska, who is the Creative Director at Tactacam. Scott is a phenomenal content creator and does a REALLY good job of sharing the story of his hunts through media, something we should all want to get better at! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 201: Stickbows, Rants, and Killer Instincts 1:14:20

1+ y ago1:14:20

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Dylan is joining this week by Jake Downs. Jake is an absolute killer, and the two discuss how to develop those killer instincts for yourself. They talk about stickbow setups, go on a couple rants, and talk about some of Jake’s favorite adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 200: TRAIN WILD - Healthy Shoulders 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

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For this month’s TRAIN WILD Dylan is joined by Dr. Preston Ward of MTN Physio. Dylan and Preston talk through not only the importance of keeping healthy shoulders, but some things to do if you’re experience shoulder pain, as well as some good preventative maintenance! 30% OFF Your Annual MTN Tough Subscription: Use Code “TRAINWILD30” Learn more abo…

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Ep. 199: World Travelin' Hunter 1:23:17

1+ y ago1:23:17

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Dylan is joined by Kristy Titus and her husband Yogi! The three talk about Yogi’s introduction into bowhunting, joining the TV and media side of hunting, and Yogi’s incredible adventures across the world as a guide and hunter. The three share fun stories, and talk about some great hunting opportunities across different countries that everyone shoul…

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Ep. 198: Cook Wild - Crappie Ceviche 13:46

1+ y ago13:46

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For this month’s COOK WILD, Dylan is joined by Chef Mike Castaneda for CRAPPIE CEVICHE! The perfect spring and summer dish after you get off the lake with fresh caught fish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bear Archery

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Ep. 197: Maturing Sportsmen 1:19:43

1+ y ago1:19:43

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Dylan is joined by Luke Johnson, the man behind Tyto Knives. The two dive deep into some of their favorite hunts over the years, and how they’ve matured as sportsmen over the years. Hear the start, history, and development of Tyto over the years, and the knife system these two currently run, and why they run it that way. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Ep. 196: The Target Game 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

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Dylan is joined by Al Perelli, President of Big Shot Targets. Exciting things are coming; with Big Shot recently acquiring Delta McKenzie, the best just got better. What does the consumer get when two of the biggest and best target companies join forces? YOU get bigger and better targets! What does the future look like, and what can you expect? Cat…

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Ep. 195: THP Turkey Talk 1:25:44

1+ y ago1:25:44

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Dylan is joined by Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to talk turkeys! The two discuss some of Aaron’s favorite states to chase birds in, his most cherished memories, and his favorite of the THP crew to hunt with! They also talk about how to go about finding birds, and figuring out the best way to set yourself up for success to punch your tag…

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TRAIN WILD: INTRO 47:50

2y ago47:50

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Dylan is joined by Weston Paul from MTN Tough to introduce an all new series, TRAIN WILD! Train Wild will be a monthly special taking you deep into living a healthier lifestyle to help you be more successful on the mountain, and keep you hunting longer in life! Training, dieting, supplements, stretching, flexibility, mobility, rehabbing injuries, a…

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Ep. 194: The NFL Bowhunting Journey 1:23:38

2y ago1:23:38

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Dylan is joined by Trent Murphy, a retired NFL Defensive End, and bowhunting enthusiast! What got Trent into hunting? He had a DOCTOR tell him he needed to add wild game into his diet, so he took to the field, and started his bowhunting journey. Born out of the necessity to have wild game, Trent is self taught, and has become incredibly successful,…

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Ep. 193: Bow Disciples 1:07:54

2y ago1:07:54

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Dylan is joined James Visser, from the Bow Disciples! The two discuss the representation that we as hunters give, as well as some iconic figures over the years that have made a big difference in the world of hunting. The two also share some fun stories, and talk about all of the big game hunting opportunities that California is often looked over fo…

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Ep. 192: Wild Game Freaks 1:11:34

2y ago1:11:34

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Dylan is joined by a kindred spirit, Jon Goodwin, from Wild Game Freaks, to discuss the influence and reach we have among non-hunters, and how the cultural acceptance of hunting is QUICKLY changing! The two also talk about how to be successful hunters, how to have someone GRIT, and how to continue learning the animals that we pursue! Learn more abo…