Best Jake Hofer Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 463: Why Scrape Week Can Unlock Your Season | Jake Hofer 1:29:24

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I’m joined by my buddy Jake Hofer to talk all things whitetail — the anticipation of the season, the emotional rollercoaster of chasing mature bucks, and the critical stretch we all know as scrape week. We dig into the fine details that separate good hunts from great ones — how to actually read s…

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#190 - From College Intern To Owning Multiple Farms: Jake Hofer's Land Journey 1:07:16

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are doing something a little different. Today, Jake takes a turn in the guest seat as…

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A Savannah Banana, Rex Kwon Do, Kip, Dynamite & A Hunter Preview District Football Playoffs (HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.) 1:13:30

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This is Halloween, this is Halloween! A spooky special with Kip and Napoleon Dynamite and more break down all the football as only they can. Don't forget to vote for Pedro! Sign up for Rex Kwon Do's 8-week class to learn how to become a self-defense master, and learn who will win this week's WPIAL and District 9 playoff games. For more on Butler Ea…

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Captains Log 1 | There Will Be Mud 17:37

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EP. 464: Mastering Your Hunt | When to Specialize & When to Expand 1:16:20

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Chad Sylvester to break down what it takes to level up. We dig into his recent trip to Idaho—a hunt that didn’t exactly go as planned but came loaded with lessons that stick. We talk about when to double down on what you do best and when to push past your comfort zone to …

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#191 - How Lee Lakosky Built His Whitetail Paradise In Iowa 33:20

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back on the road in Iowa with a guest that needs no introduction. Today we are si…

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Karns City Girls Soccer's Dynasty With Tracy Dailey, Week 10 PIAA Football Predictions. 1:11:39

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We sit down with the Gremlins' head coach as they aim to win their 27th District 9 title in 31 years. From her first days as a player on the fledgling team to the last decade-plus as the program's leader. What's the secret sauce? It's the high school football regular-season finale! How fast it's gone. What's at stake for Butler, Karns City, Union/A…

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Seneca Valley Hockey Stars Join The Show, Week 9 Predictions, Is Penn State "Mediocre!?" 1:13:25

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Seneca Valley hockey won PIHL and state titles last year. John Sroka, Carter Hoehn and Vinci Villella join the guys to talk about defending their titles, nastiest hockey smells, scoring against "Big Chris" and more. For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/a…

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How Local Knowledge & Patience Kill More Bucks | Dom Bolognese 1:17:33

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Dom Bolognese to talk about balancing real life with the obsession of chasing deer. We get into mentorship, adapting to different terrains, and the art of reading deer behavior—especially in high-pressure and suburban areas. Dom breaks down what it takes to consistently find and k…

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#189 - How to find the RIGHT farm when you live 2+ hours away with Alex Mortensen of Buckhorn Land Management 1:03:25

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Alex Mortensen of Buckhorn Land Management. …

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Seneca Valley Soccer Coach Mark Perry Interview, Jake's No-Good Sports Weekend, Week 8 Predictions. 1:23:46

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We're checking in on Jake's mental health this week after the Eagles and Phillies went 0-fer over the weekend. Plus, reactions to a wild Week 7 of football action and our Week 8 predictions. For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https:/…

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EP.461: Adapt, Grind, Repeat: Lessons from Hill Country & Beyond | Justin Tabor 1:20:03

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#188 - Why Right Now Is The BEST Time To Spray Cool Season Grasses with Kent Boucher and Nickolas Lirio of Hoksey Native Seeds 1:09:05

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Kent Boucher and Nickolas Lirio of Hoksey Native Seeds. W…

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Mars HOFer Josh Schultheis On His Career, The WPIAL Realignment Proposal And Week 7 Previews. 1:24:52

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Former Mars star running back Josh Schultheis joins the show to talk about his recent Hall of Fame induction, his playing career, the injury that derailed it and becoming a new father. For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https://www.i…

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EP.460: Early Season Presence, Patience & Process | Tyler Jones 1:41:16

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In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with my buddy Tyler Jones to talk about life, hunting, and the lessons that tie them together. We get into the joys and struggles of parenting — from youth sports to that bittersweet moment when kids start stepping into adulthood — and how those same lessons apply in the deer woods. Tyler and I sw…

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#187 - The Do's and Don'ts of a 1031 Exchange with Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast 1:03:10

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast. We discuss: Jared …

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Our Butler County Fantasy Football Draft: Who Went No. 1? Week 6 Picks + More! 1:01:18

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Commissioner Jake makes his debut, as we draft high school football players in our first Butler County fantasy draft. Find out who went No. 1. Did Brendan take his guy Gabe Hein? Whose team will win the grand prize? To Support Annabella Cornelius and her family go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annabellas-family-through-this-tough-time For mor…

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EP.459: Early Season Lessons The Hard Way | Jacob Emery 1:19:45

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In this week’s episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Jacob Emery to talk about everything from early-season Tennessee whitetails to raising the next generation of hunters. We get into the highs and lows of last year’s hunts, what it takes to be efficient in the field, and why preparation is the backbone of consistent…

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#186 - Selling The Boat He Lived On For Over 3 YEARS To Buy His Dream Farm with Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow 1:10:22

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow. We discuss: Nate Hicks share…

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Union/A-C Valley's Max Gallagher Talks 4-0 Start, Week 5 Predictions, Supporting A Moniteau Freshman. 1:07:08

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What's the biggest takeaway from the PIAA football season as we hit Week 5? Derek, Brendan and Jake discuss. Plus, click the show link for more information on how to support Moniteau freshman Annabella Cornelius' battle with brain cancer. To Support Annabella Cornelius and her family go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annabellas-family-through-…

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EP.458: What Drone Research Teaches Us About Mature Buck Behavior 1:46:12

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Derrick Dixon to dig into some next-level whitetail insights. Derrick has been blending old-school woodsmanship with cutting-edge drone research, and what he’s uncovering about deer behavior—especially around wind shifts, thermals, and how individual bucks move—is flat-out fascina…

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#185 - Selling ALL of His Rental Properties To Buy A New Farm with Shane Albert 1:15:04

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Shane Albert. We discuss: Shane reflects on lessons learn…

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Freeport Golf's Joe Sprumont Joins The Show, Week 4 Predictions, NFL Week 1 Thoughts. 1:22:30

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Football! Week 1 NFL and Steelers reactions, plus Jake's very official and not at all arbitrary Top 5 Butler County teams through Week 3. And as always, our Week 4 pick 'ems. Joe Sprumont has been coaching golf at Freeport for some time. What's been the key to the Yellowjackets' 17 straight WPIAL section titles and his career? He joins the show thi…

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EP.457: Develop A System Of Questions To Elevate Your Game | Bill Thompson 1:23:38

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Bill Thompson to dig into the overlap between hunting and jiu-jitsu. We talk about why having a system matters, how asking the right questions sharpens your approach, and why mindset is everything when the pressure is on—whether you’re on the mats or in the whitetail woods. Bill s…

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#184 - How ONE Letter Catapulted His Land Journey with Daniel Pifer 1:01:57

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Daniel Pifer. We discuss: Daniel shares his journey from …

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College Football And PIAA Week 2 Reactions, "Banana Football" Rules With SRU's Shawn Lutz. 1:17:09

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Trampolines on the field? Penalty cards? Make it, take it? What Banana Ball rules should we bring to college football? We asked Slippery Rock head coach Shawn Lutz about that (instead of his season opener ... kind of.) For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.co…

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EP.456: Gear Helps, But Mindset Kills Bucks | Alex Chopp 1:30:58

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with Alex Chopp to talk mobile and travel hunting. We dig into how early experiences and family shaped our approaches, the importance of staying adaptable in the field, and why mindset matters just as much as gear. Alex and I cover everything from learning hard lessons through failure …

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#183 - 3 Things To Look For When Buying An Out Of State Property: Q&A with Skip Sligh 1:56:35

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Skip Sligh, rehashing a live event we did over on the whi…

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Big Wins For Moniteau & Butler! Week 2 Picks, Soccer, Volleyball, And More Previews. 1:08:03

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For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/butlereaglenews/ www.alter-eagle.com #WesternPA #butlercounty #highschoolfootball #predictions #Sports #sportspodcast #eyeonsports #altereaglepodcast #movember #menshealth …

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EP.455: Topo Maps, Scouting & Shot Placement Tips 1:17:08

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Podcast, I sit down with Greg Litzinger to talk all things deer hunting. We cover the realities of chasing whitetails on public ground, setting goals that actually make sense, and why scouting is the backbone of any solid plan. Greg dives into traditional bow setups, trusting your instincts, and how topo …

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#182 - Are We Entering Into A Buyer's Market? What an Economist Can Tell Us About The Land Market with Connor Lokar 1:24:21

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Connor Lokar, an Economist and keynote speaker from ITR E…

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LIVE With Karns City Football - Favorite Pies, Season Preview, Training Camp Stories & More! 35:10

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Season 2 kicks off with a special live recording from Karns City High School! Coach Sherwin and three senior players, Mason Bell, Nathan Hess & Hunter Scherer joined us during the school's annual Pie Festival to talk about what's ahead for the Gremlins this year. From season prep and summer camp to personal stories and team goals, this conversation…

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EP.454:Thermals, Scrapes & Public Land Deer Hunting | Preseason Prep | Greg Litzinger 1:08:57

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast, I’m sitting down with Greg Litzinger to talk about the season that’s right around the corner. We get into what we’re seeing for deer prospects, how we’re thinking about thermals and scent this fall, and why historical sign always plays a big role in our setups. We also break down the…

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#181 - From Pre-Approval to Purchase: Understanding Recreational Land Financing with Buckland Funding 59:56

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with a different kind of podcast. Our friends from Buckland Fu…

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Inside The Huddle: Union/A-C Valley Football - 2025 Media Day 16:51

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Step Inside the huddle with #23 Max Gallagher, #5 Aidan Fox & #54 Colbin Elliott from Union/A-C Valley Falcon Knights Football as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram…

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Inside The Huddle: Slippery Rock Football - 2025 Media Day 21:41

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Step Inside the huddle with #12 Sawyer Allen, #68 Jacob Reich & #3 Doug Popovec from Slippery Rock Rockets Football as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altere…

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Inside The Huddle: North Catholic Football - 2025 Media Day 13:38

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Step Inside the huddle with #8 Joe Felitsky, #15 Nick Franco & #1 Reid Rinker from North Catholic Trojans Football they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereagle…

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Inside The Huddle: Seneca Valley Football - 2025 Media Day 18:09

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Step Inside the huddle with #4 Cayden Parker, #3 Adam Gehm & #68 Tommy Wuycheck from Seneca Valley Raider's Football as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/alter…

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Inside The Huddle: Moniteau Football - 2025 Media Day 17:08

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Step Inside the huddle with #9 Brendin Sankey, #75 Braden Beachem & #31 Levi Lacava as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https://www.instagr…

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Inside The Huddle: Knoch Football - 2025 Media Day 17:34

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Step Inside the huddle with #25 Ben Allen, #11 Carter Worsley & #12 Koen Sundie as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https://www.instagram.c…

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Inside The Huddle: Mars Football - 2025 Media Day 17:11

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Step Inside the huddle with #4 Ayden Yocum, #7 Ethan Kresinski & #5 Zach Dentel as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https://www.instagram.c…

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EP.453: Understanding Deer Behavior for Better Hunts | Justin Hollandsworth 1:27:19

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In this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Justin Hollandsworth for a wide-ranging conversation on the discipline it takes to stay fit and ready for a hunt. We get into the weeds on deer behavior—why some bucks are social butterflies while others seem born to be loners—and how that knowledge can shape your scouting and stand placement. Justin and I sw…

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Inside The Huddle: Karns City Football - 2025 Media Day 14:41

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Step Inside the huddle with #52 Sean Slaughenhoupt, #66 Kolby Blair, #51 CJ Emrick as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/ https://www.instagra…

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#180 - Building a Business to Buy a BIG Farm & Seller Financing Benefits: What First-Time Buyers Need to Hear with Matt Kline 1:19:50

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Matt Kline. We discuss: Early lessons learned about land …

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Inside The Huddle: Freeport Football - 2025 Media Day 16:26

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Step Inside the huddle with #1 Owen Neistein & #22 Anthony O'Donnell from Freeport Football Yellowjackets as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcas…

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Inside The Huddle: Butler Football - 2025 Media Day 19:32

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Step Inside the huddle with #52 Beau Burchett, #54 Stone Spack and #9 Tyson Pino from the Butler Golden Tornado's as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season. Full story & photos here: https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereag…

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Trail Cam University : Expose Hidden Buck Patterns | Most Hunters Miss This 20:51

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Trail cameras aren’t just about catching pics of big bucks—they’re powerful scouting tools that reveal patterns most hunters overlook. In this episode of the Truth From The Stand Trail Camera University Podcast, we dive deep into advanced trail cam strategies that'll take your hunting from average to elite. 🎯 Learn how to: Use cell cams for real-ti…

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EP.452: Finding Gratitude In The Grind | Chasing Mature Bucks | Jacob Sklenar 1:30:14

3M ago1:30:14

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In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I caught up with my buddy Jacob Sklenar for a conversation that goes well beyond tree stand tactics. We talk about life changes—like his recent marriage—and how those moments shift the way we approach not just hunting, but everything. We dig into how mindset, resilience, and personal growth show …

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#179 - Phil Lincoln: The Man That Had Jim Ward, Tony LaPratt, Don Higgins, and Jeff Sturgis Help Set Up His Farm! 1:11:07

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Phil Lincoln. We discuss: Phil bought his farm in 2012 af…

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Trail Cam University: How To Turn Trail Cam Intel Into Filled Buck Tags 23:26

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In Episode 4, host Clint Campbell goes deep on a topic that separates casual hunters from consistent tag-punchers: how to turn trail camera data into a real hunting strategy. 📸 You’ve got photos. You’ve got videos. But now what? 🦌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why analyzing trail cam data is your most powerful tool as a hunter ✅ What timestamps,…