Best Brian Barney Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 519: Grinding Out A Season With Dillon Ness 1:06:33

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. The guys hunted a bunch together this season and they share their war stories. They talk about hunting with a partner and how they made it all work. They talk about Dillon's giant bull and just how tough it was to close a deal. It's a great episode this week on Eastmans Elevate…

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CC#105: Navigating School Leadership (part 1) - Principal Panel w/ Simmons, Woolever, Cave, and Rogers 30:27

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In this episode of "Cool Coffee," host Rick Sola moderates a panel of four principals from Kansas, discussing their journeys into administration and the challenges they face. The panelists, including principals Midge Simmons, Dr. Jenny Woolever, Robert Cave, and Travis Rogers, share personal stories about their motivations for becoming administrato…

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Stories of Service: A Conversation with Veterans at LGT 54:45

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Welcome to the 27th episode of Driver Stories! As a veteran-owned company, Veterans Day is very important here at LGT. In this special episode, Pam chats with Corrina Freels, Log Auditor, and Michael Standring, our Training Director, about their time in the Air Force. They share some funny stories and memorable experiences from their time on the fo…

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Episode 518: How To Find Consistency With Marlon Holden 1:39:14

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In this episode of Eastmans Elevated Brian Barney sits down with Marlon Holden. Marlon finds consistency year after year on good bucks. Along with that he also harvested his first bull elk this season. The guys visit about some of his recent hunts and then get into what it takes to find success. They visit about the changing landscape of western hu…

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213 - Big Horn Sheep Dream Hunt 44:48

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One of my best friends luckily had his name drawn at the Sheep Show this last year and had himself a very memorable hunt. British Columbia Big Horn Sheep Hunt Sheep Show Full Curl Ram *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for…

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212 - Youth Hunting and Molding the Perfect Hunter 18:40

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I share the story of Ty's deer hunt and some things I've done to model the importance of hunting and getting him hooked wasn't hard but wasn't unintentional. Kids hunting Hunters model *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all fo…

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Episode 517: Closing The Deal With Vance Johnson 58:53

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In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian sits down with Vance Johnson. Vance is an Alberta resident and absolute go-getter. He's structured his life to be able to spend tons of time in the field and takes on a bunch of archery and rifle hunts every year. The guys talk about some of his big adventures including a recent goat hunt. Along with that…

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CC#104: Student Recognition - A Principal's Perspective by Frank Bell - Gardner-Edgerton HS 3:19

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Topic: Student Recognition Mr. Frank Bell Gardner-Edgerton High School Principal X: @bellfgehs The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and …

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CC#103: School-wide "House" System w/ Principal Brian Barackman - Indian Trail Middle School 40:15

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Summary In this 103rd episode of Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals, Principal Brian Barackman shares the unique house system at Indian Trail Middle School in USD 233. Discussed is how this system fosters community and enhances the student experience through its building and camaraderie amongst grade-levels. Mr. Barackman connects what his school is …

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CC#102: Instructional Leadership Doesn't have to be Scary! - A Principal's Perspective by Barney Pontious - Garfield Elem. 4:29

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Instructional Leadership Doesn't have to be Scary! Barney Pontious Principal Garfield Elementary USD 503 X= @mr_pontious Garfield Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarfieldSchoolParsonsKS Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the…

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Episode 516: Perseverance With Chris Burandt 1:29:47

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In this episode of Eastmans Elevated host, Brian Barney sits down with Chris Burandt. Chris is a professional snowmobiler and has a deep love for bowhunting adventures. This season Chris poured his all into an elk hunt and tells the story in its entirety. The details are so fresh and he goes through his scouting, mistakes he made, the hunt and more…

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CC#101: Creating PD Isn't Scary - A Principal's Perspective by Megan Black - Olathe West HS 6:18

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Topic: How to Make PD Relevant to Staff Assistant Principal Megan Black Olathe West High School USD 233 - Olathe X: @MaBlackOW The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborat…

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CC#100: Bridge Builders to Strengthen the School and Home Connection - A Principal's Perspective by Katie Revell - Simpson Elementary 5:55

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Topic: Bridge Builders to strengthen the school and home connection Principal Katie Revell Principal Simpson Elementary Russell USD 407 The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, c…

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CC#99: Diversifying the High School Experience - A Principal's Perspective by Kerry Lane - Olathe East HS 5:53

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Diversifying the High School Experience Principal Kerry Lane Olathe East High School - Olathe USD 233 X: @Kerry282542 The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leade…

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CC#98: Calling Others Into Leadership - A Principal's Perspective by Stefanie Lane - Lincoln Elem. School 2:11

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Calling Others Into Leadership Principal Stefanie Lane Lincoln Elementary School Clay Center Schools USD 379 The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, ne…

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CC#97: Addressing Our Own PD Needs - A Principal's Perspective by Joel Wells - Elmont Elem. 3:53

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Addressing Our Own PD Needs Joel Wells Principal Elmont Elementary Seaman Schools USD 345 X: @jwesu5 FB: @elmontusd345 The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative lead…

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CC#96: KPA Conference Preview w/ Inge Esping and Dr. Heather Calvert 28:38

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas principals, host Rick Sola engages with two accomplished principals, Inga Esping and Heather Calvert, as they share about the session they will lead at the KPA Conference on November 5th and 6th, 2025. They also discuss their educational journeys, the importance of data-driven instruction, and the role of …

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Episode 515: Next Generation With Adam Cunningham 1:06:18

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In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Adam Cunningham. Adam is a young hunter that is getting after it. In fact, Adam and Brian were chasing the same bull in 2024. The guys visit about that and then talk over their elk hunting strategies. They have a great back and forth all about chasing critters across the West. It's …

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CC#95: Leadership--Perspective Matters - A Principal's Perspective by Cort Haynes - Maize South MS 5:41

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Leadership: “Perspective Matters” Cort Haynes Principal Maize South Middle School Maize USD 266 X: @CortHaynes The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, …

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CC#94: Encouraging Teacher Leadership - A Principal's Perspective by Kelly Whittaker - Ottawa HS 3:21

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Encouraging Teacher Leadership Principal Kelly Whittaker Ottawa High School, USD 290 X: @kelwhitt217 The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking…

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CC#93: Productive Struggle - A Principal's Perspective by Dr. Justin Bogart - Piper HS 6:56

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Perspective Topic : Productive Struggle Dr. Justin Bogart Principal Piper High School X: @apbogart ; Piper School District, USD 203 The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, colla…

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CC#92: Walkthroughs - A Principal's Perspective by April Baugh - Spearville Elem. 4:59

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April Baugh Spearville Elementary Principal USD381 Facebook-April Hosheit Baugh TikTok-@prinicpalbaugh Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through op…

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CC#91: State Assessments in October!? - A Principal's Perspective by Cody Dunlap - Cunningham K-12 3:53

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State Assessments in October!? Cody Dunlap K-12 Principal Cunningham - USD 332 X: @USD332Principal Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimi…

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Episode 514: Mountain Fitness With Mike Mulligan 1:23:49

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Mike Mulligan. Mike has a wealth of knowledge about fitness, nutrition and chasing bulls. The guys have a great conversation talking about what it takes to be primed for the mountains. They break down nutrition and Brian asks the hard hitting questions like, "Can I have candy on a hunt?" They also talk ov…

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CC#90: Supporting students’ SEL to build a stronger school culture - A Principal's Perspective by Inge Esping - McPherson MS 4:25

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Supporting students’ social-emotional learning to build a stronger school culture Inge Esping Principal McPherson Middle School USD 418 - McPherson Public Schools 2025 Kansas Middle School Principal of the Year Facebook https://facebook.com/mmsbullpups X: @IngeSpinga Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Prin…

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CC#89: The Power of Mattering - A Principal's Perspective by Stacey Green - Stockton Grade School 3:17

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"Mattering"--Do your people to know they matter? Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockton Grade School USD 271 Stockton X: @usd271sgs Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and sup…

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CC#88: Student Appreciation Week - A Principal's Perpsective by Casey Seyfert - Beloit Jr/Sr HS 4:33

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Student Appreciation Week Mr. Casey Seyfert USD 273 Beloit Jr. Sr. High School 7-12 Principal Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized l…

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CC#87: Beyond the Box--Rethinking Education for Today’s Kids - A Principal's Perspective by Principal Erica Shook - Ad Astra Academies 4:07

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Topic: Beyond the Box: Rethinking Education for Today’s Kids Principal/Director Erica Shook Ad Astra Academies, K-12 District: USD 313, Buhler Instagram: @Ms_Shook, School Facebook Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelon…

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211- Intro to Muzzleloaders with Tony Smotherman 1:19:00

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I knew almost nothing about muzzleloaders prior to the conversation. Tony is a wealth of information and I had 100 more questions to ask but not enough time. Enjoy this episode with Tony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Clint Whitley

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CC#86: Responding to Parents - A Principal's Perspective by Mike Wiley - California Trail MS 3:44

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Topic: Responding to Parents Principal Mike Wiley California Trail MS Olathe, USD 233 X: @KSUWiley Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimi…

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CC#85: KPA Conference Preview w/ Heath Henderson - Skelly Elementary School 30:20

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In this episode of Cool Coffee, Principal Heath Henderson from Skelly Elementary School discusses the importance of educational leadership, professional development, and community partnerships. He shares insights on the KPA conference, including his own presentation, the current school year, and the significance of building relationships within the…

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Episode 513: Antelope With Rob Mahaffey 1:13:31

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Rob Mahaffey. Rob is an avid archery hunter and one of the founders of the South Dakota Antelope Foundation. Rob does a ton for conservation and the guys talk about being involved with the animals and the landscape we all love so much. They also talk about hunting antelope, stalking and more. A great epis…

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CC#84: Bring Your Best - A Principal's Perspective by Travis Rogers - Wichita South HS 3:51

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Topic: Bring Your Best Principal Travis Rogers Wichita South High School USD259 Wichita South HS on Facebook Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals thro…

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CC#83: Who Are You? - A Principal's Perspective by Dr. Amy VanRheen - Louisburg HS 3:25

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"Who are You?" Dr. Amy VanRheen Principal at Louisburg High School USD 416 @LhsUsd416 Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning,…

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CC#82: Creating Relevant Opportunities for Students - A Principal's Perspective by Greg Rosenhagen - Cheney HS 6:46

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CC#81: Find Joy in Connecting with Students - A Principal's Perspective by Robert Cave - Piper HS 3:09

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"Find Joy in Connecting with Students!" Robert Cave, Jr. Assistant Principal & Activities Director Piper High School Piper Schools USD 203 IG: @cavemanphs X: @CavePHS Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of a…

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CC#80: Music can make our life easier - A Principal's Perspective by Mr. Brad Jones - Seaman HS 3:28

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Perspective Topic: "Music can make our life easier" Brad Jones Principal at Seaman High School - Topeka X: USD 345 Facebook: SeamanHighUSD345/ Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to devel…

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Episode 512: Public Land Hunting With Dallin Waddoups 1:12:02

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dallin Waddoups. Dallin is a young go-getter hunting antelope, mule deer and elk on public lands. The guy's dive into hunting each of these species and some of the tactics they use. They also chat about finding good areas, shot execution, target panic and more. A great conversation this week between a cou…

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CC#79: The person in the glass - A Principal's Perspective by Michael McCambridge - Independence HS 4:50

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Perspective Topic - The person in the glass Michael McCambridge Assistant Principal Independence High School USD 446 X - @Mccambridge_ Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and s…

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CC#78: Building a Culture of Trust - A Principal's Perspective by Dr. Todd Dain - Shawnee Mission South HS 3:52

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Perspective Topic - Building a Culture of Trust Dr. Todd Dain Principal of Shawnee Mission South HS USD 512 X: @SMSouthTDain Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all…

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Episode 511: A Season Full of Adventure with Jaden Bales 1:16:41

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Jaden Bales. The guys talk about the adventures they have coming up for the season. They get into elk hunting tactics as well as mule deer hunting tactics. Jaden is so knowledgeable and as usual, turns into a podcast host and starts asking Brian questions. It's a great episode this week on EE.Eb…

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CC#77: Tragedy and the Role of Principal w/ Principal Tom Simmons - El Dorado MS 45:10

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Content Warning: This episode discusses the topic of suicide and digital blackmail targeting teens. Listener discretion is advised. 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineLanguages: English, SpanishHours: Available 24 hoursCall 988Text 988 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Summary In this episode of Cool Coffee, h…

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210 - Antelope Playbook 38:36

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I got these speed goats figured out! Ty and I had an amazing hunt and wanted to share the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Clint Whitley

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Episode 510: Hunting Experience With Jim Huntsman 1:16:48

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In this episode Brian Barney joins up with Jim Huntsman. Jim runs "The Western Huntsman Podcast" through Eastmans. He has been hunting elk and deer for a lot of years and is a wealth of knowledge. The guys share some experiences and lessons learned. They talk about improving their hunting skill set and seeing more success from it. Jim also talks ab…

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209 - Horse Packing Tips 50:15

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Cody from Royal Tine Guide School chats with Mark about horse and mule packing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Clint Whitley

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Episode 509: Bowhunting Prowess With Jace Bauserman 1:15:04

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Jace Bauserman. Jace has a ton of experience bowhunting multiple different species all over the world. He knows how to consistently be successful and that's what the guys dive into. They talk about how doing difficult things helps develop the desired mental toughness needed for these tough hunt…

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CC#76: Mr. Nicholas Owen - Southeast of Saline HS Principal 37:13

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In this engaging conversation, Cool Coffee host, Rick Sola, interviews Nicholas Owen, the principal of Southeast of Saline High School, discussing various aspects of education, including the unique culture of his school, the importance of intentional professional development, and the strategies for fostering a safe environment for both students and…

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Episode 508: Chasing Giant Herd Bulls with Dillon Ness 1:10:38

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy and hunting partner, Dillon Ness. Dillon kills big bulls consistently with his bow. The guys talk about the why of training and mentality. They also get into the moves they make to get these giants killed. You may be surprised but Dillon called both of his 2024 bulls into range and he descr…

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Episode 507: Bomber High Country Bucks With Ethan Escue 1:01:18

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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Ethan Escue. Ethan just wrapped up an early-season, high country deer hunt and arrowed a bomber buck. The guys talk over his prep, scouting and how it all went down. Ethan is super-calculated and has a process on how he goes about these western hunts. The guys discuss that and the details of the…

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CC75: Dr. Gail Holder - Mill Valley High School - De Soto USD 232 44:48

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Dr. Gail Holder, principal of Mill Valley High School, shares her journey to leadership, her philosophy on education, and the importance of community and culture in schools. She discusses her focus on professional development, school improvement goals, and strategies for sustaining momentum in …