Best Texas RUF Podcasts (2025)

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Bird Dogs, Mentorship, and Big Thoughts with John McIltrot and Taylor Todd of Seranoa Kennels 1:51:35

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Reid welcomes dog trainer John McIltrot for Seranoa Kennels (www.seranoakennels.com) from Roundup, MT, alongside John's training partner Taylor Todd. John is a fascinating character: bird dog trainer, falconer, mentor, animal behaviorist, and prairie philosopher. He and Taylor explore concepts of animal behavior, mentorship, how to move slowly thro…

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South Dakota Round Table (Fixed) 1:34:42

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In a slight departure from the norm, Reid gathers with a group of pals to debrief a pheasant hunt on a farm in Hitchcock, South Dakota. The group, spearheaded by Lyndsey Braun and Doug Duren of Sharing the Land, explores topics of land stewardship, dog work, hits and misses, and challenges faced by new hunters. It's a meandering journey with lots o…

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Shotshell ballistics, reloading, and how TSS defies physics with Del Whitman 1:38:48

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Del Whitman is back to help explain shotshell pressures and how to create optimal patterns. Del puts the mystery of shot ballistics into layman's terms, describing how patterns perform and how extreme pressures destroy pattern density and pose risks to fine guns. In response to a listener query, he also digs into the magical properties of TSS and T…

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11.19.25 - Relationships: Relating to the World (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20) 34:53

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By Texas RUF

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11.5.25 - Relationships: Relating to Self (Psalm 42:5) 29:49

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A Reading: Walking into Woodcock 29:34

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After too long a break, the podcast returns solo installment featuring a piece of written work originally published in Skydance Magazine. An essay about Reid's early days as a woodcock hunter is shared in response to some reflection about shooting woodcock, the particular frailty of the species, and the changes faced by a bird hunter as he gets a b…

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11.12.25 - Relationships: God's Gifts (Isaiah 25:6, 1 Tim. 4:4-5) 36:51

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By Texas RUF

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10.29.25 - Relationships: The Church (Hebrews 10:23-25) 36:51

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10.22.25 - Relationships: Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) 34:46

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The Gamekeeper's Year at Loyton Sporting 2:11:01

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One for the ages... Reid is joined by Stewart McIntyre, Estate Manager at Loyton Sporting (https://loyton.com/) and winner of the coveted 2023 Purdey Gold Award for Game and Habitat Conservation. Stewart pulls back the curtain and articulates the complexity of British Game Shooting, not only as an industry but as a force for stewardship and conserv…

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10.15.25 - Relationships: Singleness (1 Cor. 7:6-9, 17, 25-28, 32-35) 35:48

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Thank you to all the former campus ministers who have spoken on this in the past. A special thanks to McClellan Holt and Stewart Swain for their help thinking through this.By Texas RUF

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10.8.25 - Relationships: Marriage (Genesis 2:18-25, Ephesians 5:22-33) 39:03

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Bird Shooting In New Zealand with Poronui 1:14:57

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Claire Hall and Jeff Niblette join Reid from far, far away to discuss bird shooting in New Zealand. Both are affiliated with Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting and Fly-fishing Lodge Poronui which offers walked up and driven pheasant hunting on property. Claire, a longtime Poronui staffer, speaks about the place, the region, and the hunting program, while …

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10.1.25 - Relationships: Dating Part 2 (Ephesians 4:15-16) 33:14

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By Texas RUF

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A Life on the Road with Dave Brown 1:21:02

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This episode contains mild adult language that may be offensive to some. Dave Brown, owner/operator of Dave Brown Outfitters, joins the podcast to describe the life of a professional wild bird guide. For several decades, Dave has been outfitting fly anglers and bird hunters from the Mexican border into Canada, and his perspective on the guide's lif…

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9.24.25 - Relationships: Dating Part 1 (Isaiah 43:1) 38:22

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By Texas RUF

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9.17.25 - Relationships: Find My Friends (Ephesians 4:15-16) 34:48

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Thanks to Brian Sorgenfrei for his work on this passage.By Texas RUF

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9.10.25 - Relationships: Found at the Well (John 4:1-39) 37:02

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Thanks to Britton Wood and Matt Howell for their work on this passage.By Texas RUF

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8.27.25 - Relationships: What was I made for? (Genesis 1:26-2:35) 31:12

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Thanks to Matt Howell, Brian Sorgenfrei, Les Newsom, Mac Holt, and Austin Braasch for their work on this passage.By Texas RUF

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9.3.25 - Relationships: The Root of Ruin and the Hope of Healing (Genesis 3) 44:39

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Thanks to Brian Sorgenfrei for his work on this passage!By Texas RUF

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Things That Get Away 31:45

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On this episode of the podcast, Reid provides a quick update, talks about what the season has in store, and reads a short reflection called "Things That Get Away", first published in Ginkgo Magazine. Recorded on Sept 2, the he bird season has opened in several places across North America. It always sneaks up on us!…

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Trust your Boots, with Lars Anderson of Crispi US 1:01:57

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Lars Anderson, Sales Customer Service Manager at Crispi US, joins the podcast to discuss all things boot-related. Lars is an avid outdoorsman and hunter who was instrumental in developing Crispi's upland-specific boot, the Upland Pro. He and Reid discuss Crispi's rise in the hunting space, the technical aspects of a mountain-style boot, boot care, …

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Recoil Pads, Butt Plates, and Other Treatments,with Del Whitman 1:39:17

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Del Whitman returns to the Podcast to discuss the ways in which gunsmiths finish shotgun butts. He describes different choices and techniques, and further discusses his unique process of selecting, sizing, and fitting a recoil pad

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Community Stewardship with Ben Jones of the Ruffed Grouse Society 1:34:25

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Ben Jones, President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society, joins Reid in a discussion about the great work being done on the ground at RGS, and the work that still needs attention. The duo digs into the work of listening to and coalescing the wants and needs of different groups to the ultimate good of grouse, woodc…

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Life in Mearns Mecca with Zander Ault 1:06:01

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Zander Ault of Patagonia, AZ joins Reid to discuss what it's like to live and build a business in one of bird hunting's most iconic destinations. Not a hunter himself, Zander (and his partner Heidi) landed in Patagonia for the extraordinary gravel cycling, but soon found that the region was ground zero for desert quail hunters. Having opened and ow…

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The Transformation of Orvis Hill Country: A Vision for a Premier Shooting Destination 1:06:43

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In this episode, we visit Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, where General Manager Jeremy Mays is joined by new property owner and tech entrepreneur Ben Wallace. While Orvis continues to manage day-to-day operations, Ben brings fresh investment and bold ideas to elevate the facility. Together, they share their vision, rec…

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Reloaded: All You Ever Needed to Know About Shotgun Shells, with Mike Stock and Ben Frank of Winchester Ammunition 1:14:13

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Bringing back a favorite episode from 2019, Reid digs deep into shot-shell development with two members of the Winchester Ammunition Team-- Mike Stock and Ben Frank. This episode explores all facets of shotgun shells including performance, construction, and the different materials that impact both. It's a great chance to "nerd out" on the nuances o…

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Tyson Tabler, 2025 Wingshooting Guide of the Year 1:05:55

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2025 Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Guide of the Year Tyson Tabler chats with Reid about wingshooting in Saskatchewan, building an outfitting business in western Canada, and what keeps him coming back to guiding year after year. Tyson, a Colorado native, built his business Feathered Fowl Outfitters to deliver exceptional waterfowl and upland hunts on …

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4.23.25 - Senior Night 46:50

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Thank you to our seniors for sharing how God has been at work in their lives at UT! Philip Soh - 1:25 Sophie Horton - 6:36 Annabelle Moore - 9:16 Selle James - 13:38 McLean Meeks - 16:31 Kate Wills - 20:12 Emma Prather - 22:36 Elliot Welch - 26:30 Michael Taaffe - 31:30 Mary Jewel Janes - 36:11 Sadie Holder - 39:39 Jake Frickenschmidt - 44:26…

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A Chat with Orvis Gunsmith Connor Carson 1:16:50

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Reid has a chat with Connor Carson, Orvis in-house Gunsmith. Orvis has employed a full-time gunsmith (or 3) for nearly half a century, and Connor continues that tradition of repairing, maintaining, evaluating, and customizing fine guns for Orvis customers. Calling in from his bench at Orvis Sandanona, Connor discusses some favorite guns, some inter…

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Game Warden Service, with Kyle Isherwood 1:21:47

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Vermont Game Warden Kyle Isherwood joins the podcast to revisit the topic of the Vermont Warden Service. For any interested in learning more about what goes into becoming a Game Warden, and what our Warden Service does day-to-day, this is a great conversation with a great guy. Kyle discusses his personal path into the service, and also explores som…

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In Sleeping Weather 28:12

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In another solo installment, Reid shares a story first published in Shooting Sportsman Magazine. He explores old friendships, memory, and the threats to both while telling a story of a long-ago waterfowl hunt in Northern Vermont.

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Finding a Gunsmith, with Del Whitman 1:05:05

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Del Whitman of DC Whitman Custom Gunsmithing returns to the podcast to explore the challenge of finding the right gunsmith for your needs. Del and Reid dig into the question, and provide some thoughts on how to best assess the issues that need attention, the level of execution desired, the time and money a customer is willing to dedicate to a gunsm…

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4.16.25 - Wisdom for Life: A Successful Life (Proverbs 14:26-27) 33:38

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4.9.25 - Wisdom for Life: Dating and Marriage (Proverbs 31:10-31) 32:53

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4.2.25 - Wisdom For Life: Friendship (Proverbs 18:24) 35:02

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Thank you to our intern, Stephen Christenbury, for teaching this week!By Texas RUF

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Keeping You Gundog Safe in the Field, with Dr. Seth Bynum 1:37:55

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Reid is joined by @birddogvet Seth Bynum to discuss the common field injuries that impact gundogs, and how t deal with them. Seth goes on to detail what he takes in the field with him for a first-aid kit, what protective gear he recommends, and how to complete a through tailgate check of your dog post-hunt. He also describes his journey as a hunter…

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Reloaded: From the Field to The Kitchen, with Wade Truong 1:09:40

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This show was originally posted on Januaryt 21, 2022. Wade Truong of Elevated Wild joins Reid for an hour discussing food. Wade and his partner Rachel Owen built Elevated Wild as a platform to discuss hunting, fishing, foraging, mentorship, and game cooking. Wade, a Virginia native, describes his career in commercial kitchens and his journey into t…

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3.26.25 - Wisdom for Life: Technology (Proverbs 27:7) 35:35

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Thanks to Matt Howell for his help in thinking about this passage.By Texas RUF

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3.12.25 - Wisdom For Life: Envy (Proverbs 23:17-18) 25:53

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Thanks to Tim Keller and Elliot Cherry for their help in thinking about this passage.By Texas RUF

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All About Bobwhites with Dr. Mark McConnell 1:14:24

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Mark McConnell, Asst. Professor of Upland Birds at MS State, joins Reid to discuss Gentleman Bob, his distribution, habitat needs, and history in North America. Mark is a biologist and hunter who has been drawn to bobwhite quail research for his entire career, and he speaks to the different habitat types that sustain bobwhites, and the ways in whic…

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Five Questions with Jesse Haller 1:29:46

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Orvis product developer Jesse Haller returns to the podcast to chat about hunting, bird dogs, and gear. He and Reid swap questions in back and forth that explores favorite pieces of gear, most dreamt-about places to visit, and grail guns,

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3.5.25 - Wisdom for Life: Anxiety (Proverbs 12:25) 30:11

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I am deeply indebted to the scholarship and work of Dr. Dan Siegel, Psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson, counselor and author Adam Young, as well Rev. Matt Howell for his insight on this topic. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health please reach out to us or to your local church for resources and support. We would be honored t…

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2.19.25 - Wisdom for Life: Money (Proverbs 11:24-26) 30:02

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Thank you to our intern, Stephen Christenbury, for teaching this week!By Texas RUF

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2.26.25 - Wisdom for Life: Pride (Proverbs 11:2) 25:20

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Thanks to Ryan Anderson, Matt Howell, and Britton Wood for their help in thinking about this passage.By Texas RUF

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Hunting Hells Canyon with Grant Ritchie of Minam Store 1:02:21

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Reid chats with Grant Ritchie of Minam, Oregon, about hunting the Hells Canyon area by raft. Grant has a long family history in the region and has been guiding cast-and-blast trips on the Snake and Salmon Rivers out of his Oregon-based Minam Store. Grant discusses his family history, his personal return to the area to become an outfitter and guide,…

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The TrapMaster by Nordic Clays, with Friis Arne Petersen and Andreas Peter Wilhelmsen 57:10

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Reid welcomes Friis Arne Petersen and Andreas Peter Wilhelmsen of Denmark to the podcast to discuss their innovative new shooting device, the TrapMaster. In short, the TrapMaster is an electronic device that presents clays that are spun much like ZZ Birds, but that can be launched from a handheld device. The podcast explores the evolution of his un…