Best Ukc Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 189 – UNDISPUTED w/ Roy Swafford, Part 2 47:23

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... Allen continues his conversation with legendary champion beagler Roy Swafford in Part Two of their in-depth sit-down of UNDISPUTED. Roy has been part of the UKC Beagle Program since day one, winning nearly every major UKC event along the way, including the Nationals twice—and making history as the winner …

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Ep. 188 – Trevor's Favorite: Episode 96 Common Coonhound Misconceptions 45:35

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking back on some of our hosts’ favorite episodes as we slow down for the holidays and reflect on where the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast has been. This week’s episode is Trevor’s favorite of all time - Episode 96: Common Coonhound Misconceptions. It’s an episode that capt…

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Ep. 187 – Allen's Favorite: Episode 3 Beagle Program History w/ Todd Morgan 1:18:21

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... The holidays are a time for slowing down, spending time with family, and reflecting on where we’ve been. Over the next few weeks, the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast is doing just that by revisiting some favorite episodes from our early days. This week, Allen is sharing one of his personal picks and taking us all…

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Ep. 186 – Listeners' Q&A 55:04

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... This episode is for and by you! Allen and Trevor dive into the questions YOU emailed in, covering everything from UKC rules and new ownership to upcoming events. Along the way, they share a few stories from the field, offer insights, and answer as many of your questions as possible. Whether you’re curious…

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Ep. 185 – UNDISPUTED w/ Roy Swafford, Pt 1 48:19

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... Allen sits down with a true cornerstone of the UKC Beagle world - Roy Swafford in another exciting edition of his hit series, UNDISPUTED. Roy has been part of the UKC Beagle Program since day one, and his influence is felt in every corner of the sport. He’s won nearly every major UKC event, including the …

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Ep. 184 – Counting Down the Top Bench Show Reproducers, Pt 2 54:07

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... You didn’t have to wait long for part 2! After the excitement around last week’s countdown, Allen and Trevor are back with Part 2 of the All-Time Bench Show Reproducers - and this episode dives even deeper into the dogs and bloodlines that shaped the bench show world as we know it. In this installment, th…

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Ep. 183 – Counting Down the Top Bench Show Reproducers, Pt 1 52:10

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... You asked...and we delivered! For months, listeners have been asking us to dig into the all-time greats of the bench show world - the dogs who didn’t just win but produced generation after generation of winners. And this week, we’re doing exactly that. Join us as we break down the Top All-Time Bench Show …

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Ep. 182 – UNDISPUTED w/ Jeff Stacy 1:04:10

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... It's back-to-back episodes of Allen's hit series UNDISPUTED. And this week he's pulling up a chair with someone who’s as genuine as they come in the hound world - Jeff Stacy. If you’ve ever talked dogs with Jeff, you know you’re in for a good time. He’s got stories, he’s got heart, and he’s spent a lifeti…

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Ep. 181 – UNDISPUTED w/ Matt Turner 47:42

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... Allen's bringing you another episode of his hit series UNDISPUTED. And this week he's sitting down with one of the best in the game - champion beagler Matt Turner. Matt’s been in the beagle world long enough to see some truly special hounds, and in this episode, he opens up about the ones he’ll never forg…

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Ep. 180 – Triple Crown Champ Logan Rose Tells All 28:03

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This Week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast... After coming this close in 2024, Logan Rose and his dog Echo weren’t leaving anything to chance this year. Fresh off their incredible run, Trevor sits down with the 2025 Triple Crown Champion to talk about what it took to bounce back, the lessons learned from last year’s heartbreak, and what makes Echo su…

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Ep. 179 – Reliving the 2025 UKC Coonhound World Championship 1:13:19

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, we’re taking one last trip back to Portland, Indiana to relive all the unforgettable moments from the 2025 Coonhound World Championship! From the opening round to the final call, Trevor and Allen break down every highlight - including Little Ann's historic run that cemented her place in coonhound history. W…

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Ep. 178 – 2025 Hunting Beagle World Championship: The Final Cast - Fresh From the Field 41:52

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen bring you an exclusive, adrenaline-charged episode straight from the 2025 Hunting Beagle World Championship! He caught up with the final cast members the very second they came in from the field and secured their spots in the finals. Emotions are running high, the excitement is electric, and the storie…

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Ep. 177 – The Clubhouse w/ Doug Cundiff 32:46

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Welcome to The Clubhouse, our new series where host Trevor Wade explores the stories, history, and people behind the most iconic hunting clubs in America. In this week’s episode, Trevor is joined by Doug Cundiff to shine a light on one of the sport’s most historically successful clubs - the Deer Creek Coon Hunters Association. From hosting the very…

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Ep 176 - UNDISPUTED w/ Dave McVay, Part 2 44:50

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On this week's episode, in Part 2 of his UNDISPUTED countdown, Dave McVay turns the spotlight on the one hound that sits at the very top of his list: Sundown Tess. With no fewer than five championships to her name, including The World Hunting Beagle Hunting Championship title, Tess was more than just a dominant competitor, she was a once-in-a-lifet…

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Ep. 175 – UNDISPUTED w/ Curt Ahring 1:00:03

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, get ready get for an unforgettable ride! This time on UNDISPUTED, Allen hands the mic to Curt Ahring, who counts down his top three hounds of all time. These aren’t just great dogs - they’re legends of the field, each leaving a lasting mark on competitive coonhunting. Curt shares the thrilling stories, unforget…

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Ep. 174 – UNDISPUTED w/ Duke Proulx 46:27

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On this week's episode of the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast: Allen hands the mic to Duke Proulx for an unforgettable episode of UNDISPUTED! He’s counting down his top three hounds of all time - and the stories he shares will blow you away! From a hound who hunted on three legs to his lifelong best friend he took everywhere, Duke reveals what made these d…

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Ep. 173 – UNDISPUTED w/ Dave McVay, Part 1 46:57

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen hands the mic to none other than Dave McVay as he counts down his top three beagles of all time. And trust us, the stories couldn’t be contained to just one episode. From legendary performances in the field to unforgettable hunt wins, Dave dives into what makes these hounds so extraordinary, the impac…

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Ep. 172 – 2025 Autumn Oaks: Triumphs, Traditions, and Champions 1:36:57

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast we take you behind the scenes of Autumn Oaks 2025 - the iconic event that brought together the very best hounds, handlers, and fans from across the country. Join us as we recap the highlights, the big wins, and the unforgettable moments. Plus, hear exclusive interviews with two of the biggest winners of the week…

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Ep. 171 - UNDISPUTED w/ Rick Stretch, Part 2 53:21

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast: Allen brings you another thrilling installment of our new series, “UNDISPUTED.” This week, it’s Part 2 of Allen’s conversation with Rick Stretch, diving deep into his top dog. You’ll hear about their challenges, their biggest wins, and the incredible story of how his top dog even saved his life...no wonder she …

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Ep. 170 – Introducing the American Feist w/Vance Plante 1:01:03

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In this week's episode, we shine a spotlight on the American Feist, the newest breed recognized by the United Kennel Club. Primarily used for squirrel hunting, the American Feist has quickly made its mark thanks to the efforts of Vance Plante of Lake Luzerne, the breed’s founder and the driving force behind the American Feist Association. Serving a…

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Ep. 169 – UNDISPUTED w/ Rick Stretch, Part 1 46:59

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen brings you the second installment of our new series, "UNDISPUTED", a countdown-style episode that dives deep into the grit, drive, and raw talent of the hardest-working hunting dogs out there. In each episode, a special guest ranks their top 3 field-tested dogs, not just by breed, but by what they’ve earn…

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Ep. 168 – Beagles: The Future of NHBA Days w/ Allen Newby 32:57

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, after some audio issues a few weeks ago, Allen finally got to sit back down with NHBA president, Allen Newby to discuss the future of NHBA Days. After he got back from laying on the beach that is. The guys waste no time diving right into the changes coming to this storied event now that the McVay Memorial Hunt …

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Ep. 167 – 2025 Youth Nationals Recap 42:36

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Today, Allen and Trevor are looking back on the 2025 Youth Nationals, which was also it's 25th anniversary. And in perfect cyclical fashion, this years event took place less than 50 miles from the very first Youth Nationals. 84 kids, representing 16 states, came to Shelbyville, IN to compete in the annual nite hunt or bench show. And some awesome p…

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Ep. 166 – UNDISPUTED w/ Steve Burkholder 1:12:07

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen kicks off an exciting new series! "UNDISPUTED" a countdown-style episode that digs into the grit, drive, and raw talent of the hardest-working hunting dogs out there. Each episode, our special guest ranks their top 3 dogs built for the field - not just by breed, but by what they've earned in the thick of …

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Ep. 165 – The Final McVay Memorial Hunt 49:00

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Today on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, you're in for a rollercoaster ride! This week, Allen is chatting with Dave McVay and Allen Newby about the swan song for the beloved Don McVay Sr Memorial Hunt. One of UKC’s “Big Five” and the Last Chance Qualifier for the 2025 World Hunt, is gearing up for its final event September 4 - 6, 2025, in Coshocton, O…

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Ep. 164 - 2025 Youth Nationals Preview and Next Generation Spotlight 52:17

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On this week's episode, Trevor and Allen are previewing this weekend's Youth Nationals and showcasing the next generation in our Next Generation Spotlight Series. These young handlers are the future of the sport, and the future is bright! Start 'em young we always say! If your kids are already hunting with you or they are just getting started, this…

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Ep. 163 – Hunting Retriever Club 2025 Spring Grand Lookback 44:39

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On this week's episode, Field Trial & Hunt Test Program Manager Domenick Muoio is back again! And this week, he is taking you to last Spring's HRC Grand...literally! Come along with as he walks you through all the test sites with all the sights and sounds that come with them. You'll hear from each site's judges and even an exclusive interview with …

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Ep. 162 – Elite Shed Dog Series Nationals Lookback 38:40

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On this week's episode, Field Trial & Hunt Test Program Manager Domenick Muoio is back! And today he’s bringing you all the big winners from last spring's Elite Shed Dog Series Nationals, including the owner/handler of this year's national champion, who's gets her name from a popular TV show you may recognize (hint: Montana). He also interviews the…

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Ep. 161 - Ask Us Anything 50:06

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You asked, we answered! We're back with an all-new episode, and this week Allen and Trevor are answering your questions. Everything from rules on tractive collars, double header bench shows, the possibility of a puppy hunt, and they address status of our registration process and just how caught up our customer service team got during their two-day …

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Ep. 160 - Rerun: All-Time Top Reproducers, Part 3 1:03:38

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Allen and Trevor have been travelling around the country to different events every weekend, so there is no new UKC Hunting Ops Podcast this week. But we've still got you covered! With American Redbone Day coming up this weekend and Plott Days just wrapping up, we are rerunning an episode from our most popular series which will get you ready for thi…

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Ep. 159 – Youth Nationals' 25th Anniversary Special 1:35:44

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This week, Allen and Trevor are taking you through the 25 year history of Youth Nationals...in a tight and informative 90 minutes! They'll take you through the early days (even before Allen came aboard), it's continued growth over the years and achieving a record number of participants, and even how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the event. Allen ev…

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Ep. 158 – Chatting with Danielle Champ 52:03

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In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are talking to Coonhound Bench Show Competition Advisor/Consultant, Danielle Champ. They'll talk about Danielle's history, background, and all the exciting changes coming to this year's Autumn Oaks...spoiler alert, it includes puppies! Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.…

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Ep. 157 – Runnin' Hounds and Grillin' T-Bones 43:36

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In this week's episode, Allen is coming to you straight from the field...literally. He and his good friend Atlee Lambright loaded up their dogs, a few nice T-bone steaks, and headed out into Atlee's field to not only let their dogs loose, but the conversation was just as loose and free as the dogs. They talk about everything from Atlee's marathon a…

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Ep. 156 – Chatting with the UKC Field Reps 34:22

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In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are taking you back to the historic Tournament of Champions. This time they are chatting with UKC field reps Philip Foster, Curtis Sparks, Mark Vest, and Jaime Estep, who was not only a field rep during TOC, but also hosted our live shows. He's a man of many talents, as are all our reps! They talk about thei…

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Ep. 155 - 2025 Beagle Weekend: Clash of Champions and Hunting Beagle Nationals Recap 1:16:52

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen flies solo once again, this time from this year's big beagle weekend: Clash of Champions and Hunting Beagle Nationals Finals! Held in Zanesville, Ohio at the Muskingham CO Fairgrounds for the 4th year in a row, Clash of Champions had a total purse of $35,000 up for grabs. And the overall winner, 17-ye…

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Ep. 154 - Beagles: Hunting Beagle Running Rules, Part 3 39:14

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Today Trevor and Allen conclude their discussion on our updated running rules for our Hunting Beagle Program. In this episode, the guys are taking you through rules 9, 10, and 12 (General Information, Scorecards, and Questions, Panels, Appeals, Misconduct) in the final installment of our three-part series on the Hunting Beagles. If you’re a hunting…

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Ep. 153 - All-Time Top Reproducers, Part 3 1:03:38

9M ago1:03:38

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Today, Trevor and Allen continue their series on the all-time top reproducers. In the final installment of this series, they are breaking down the top reproducing Redbones, Plotts, and English Coonhounds. Allen also discusses some of his experiences hunting with some of the top dogs discussed. Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodc…

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Ep. 152 - 2025 Tournament of Champions Recap 1:34:06

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It's the episode you've been waiting for! Today Allen and Trevor interview the finalists from the 2025 Tournament of Champions! It started with over 1400 dogs and by the end of the weekend, we had a new champion. And her name is Little Ann. Held in Greencastle, Indiana at the beautiful 3 Fat Labs Wedding and Event Barn, our finalists endured three …

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Ep. 151 - Beagles: Hunting Beagle Running Rules, Part 2 52:20

9M ago52:20

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Today Allen and Trevor continue their discussion on our updated running rules for our Hunting Beagle Program. In this episode, they are taking you through rules 5-8 and 11 (Scratching Offenses, Time Outs, Tie-Breakers, Cast Winner Criteria, and the Judges, Handlers, Spectators rules) in the second part of our three-part series on the Hunting Beagle…

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Ep. 150 - 2025 Cur & Feist World Championship Recap 1:05:21

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Today Allen is flying solo recapping the Cur and Feist World Championship. You'll hear interviews from all of the big winners, sometimes taking place in his truck, and Allen takes you through all the major events from the weekend! You'll also get insight into just how hard these dogs and handlers work and what this event means to them! Spoiler aler…

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Ep. 149 – All-Time Top Reproducers, Part 2 52:38

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Today Trevor and Allen continue their series on the all-time top reproducers. In part two of this series, they are breaking down the top reproducing Treeing Walker Coonhounds and the relatively newer X Breeds. You will also hear Allen tell of his experiences hunting with some of the top dogs discussed. Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHunti…

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Ep. 148 - Coonhounds - 2025 TOC Preview 1:11:21

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In this week’s episode, Allen and Trevor are back in the studio together to discuss the upcoming Coonhound Tournament of Champions, which will be held on April 10-12, 2025, in Greencastle, Indiana. We start by sharing what it takes to get an invitation to the big event. We had 1,491 total qualified dogs from 2024—a record high for us! Tune in to he…

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Ep. 147 - Squirrel Dogs: 2025 Dog of the Year National Runoff 1:20:08

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In this week’s episode, Allen is reporting from Kentucky at the 2025 Dog of the Year National Runoff, and annual event that showcases the dogs with the most cast wins from the previous year, for both curs and feists. Allen walks us through the Top 7 cur and feists heading into the runoff and he walks us through the final results. With interviews, f…

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Ep. 146 - Coonhounds - UKC Nite Hunt History with Steve Fielder (Rerun Ep. 67) 1:43:22

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In this week's episode, we're rerunning our most popular and most downloaded episode of all time. We're throwing it back to Ep. 67, recorded live at Autumn Oaks 2023, when Allen and Trevor sat down with very special guest Steve Fielder to discuss the history of UKC Nite Hunts. This is a fantastic episode that any student of the coonhound game shoul…

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Ep. 145 - Pointing Dogs: 2025 National Championship Preview 39:02

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In this week’s episode, Domenick is at the National Bird Dog Museum on the night before the first brace of the 2025 National Championship running. Now in its 126th year and possibly the largest total ever, this traditional horseback trial will showcase 55 dogs and assign one overall champion winner. First, we hear from Ames Plantation Director, Mat…

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Ep. 144 - Pointing Dogs: 2025 Hall of Fame Inductions 41:28

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In this week’s episode, Domenick is reporting from the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee to check in on the 2025 Hall of Fame (HOF) Inductions. We first hear from Greg Blair who shares his experience and gives some great advice for anyone looking to get started in pointing dog trials in the UKC/American Field pointing dog events…

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Ep. 143 - Coonhounds: 2025 All-Time Top Reproducers Update, Part 1 (B&T, BLU, & ALH) 1:01:32

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Welcome to our 2025 miniseries update on the top coonhound reproducers. This time we’re talking about the top ten males and females of each breed of all-time and ranking them by the number of hunt-titled dogs they’ve produced. Here in part one, we go over the black & tan, bluetick, and American leopard hound breeds. We also cover the top hunt title…

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Ep. 142 - Coonhounds: 2025 Winter Classic Recap 1:46:41

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In this week’s episode, Allen and Trevor are reporting on the 2025 Winter Classic coonhound event. Tune in to hear from the guys as they recap last weekend’s festivities along with sharing some exciting interviews from overall bench show winner, Hunter Booth, top ten bench show winner, Amy McDonald, and overall Nite Hunt winners Jared Lehman and Ky…

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Ep. 141 - Coonhounds: 2025 Top Ten Bench Show Preview 1:32:41

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In this week’s episode, Allen and Trevor hop on to talk about the 2025 Top Ten Bench Show. The big event will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Winter Classic at the Civic Center in Batesville, Mississippi. We discuss which dogs are heating things up heading to the show and what it takes to get into the spotlight and on the big screen to beco…

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Ep. 140 - Beagles: Hunting Beagle Running Rules, Part 1 55:29

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On this week’s episode, Allen and Trevor are back in the studio to begin a series discussing our updated running rules for our Hunting Beagle Program. In Part 1, the guys discuss Rule 1 (point system), Rule 2 (plus points), Rule 3 (minus points), and Rule 4 (circle points). If you’re a hunting beagle fanatic, this series is surely one not to miss! …