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All On The Field

Kevin Sheldon and Arthur Hedderly-Smith

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Sports matter, but other things matter more. Thankfully, the important things tend to find their way find their way onto our favorite fields, courts, tracks, and arenas. All On The Field is a podcast where Kevin and Arthur discuss the areas where the fun sports we love intersect with topics of more substance, while making sure to add a healthy dose of silly nonsense to the conversation. It's the opposite of the "shut up and play" mindset. New episodes bi-weekly!
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Western Promises

WesternPromises

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Beaumont, Paris, and Kevin lead you through the troubled wasteland of funkopops, disney adults, marvel movies, and bad opinions to the refreshing oasis of good opinions, firm convictions, mushy buffet-style ideology, and genuine camaraderie. Also just kidding if youre upset at anything or whatever.
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My name is Jeff, and I'd like to welcome you on a journey of reflection and insight into the tolls and triumphs of a career in automotive repair. After more than 20 years of skinned knuckles and tool debt, I want to share my perspective and hear other people's thoughts about our industry. So pour yourself a strong coffee or grab a cold Canadian beer and get ready for some great conversation.
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton welcomes Marshall Sheldon. Marshall stresses the importance of selecting apprentices based on personality and willingness to …
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff talks with Josh Parnell from the Limitless Leadership Podcast. Josh shares why recognition, rather than pay, is the number one reason…
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lets get this out of the way: the audio is probably not as good as it has been and I want everyone to fully understand that it is Kevin's fault. Apparently his webcam has some sort of curse or possibly a djin living inside of it and when plugged in, injects an endless torrent of chaos and blood magik into his computer and all who are connected to i…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Curtis Gardner is an Audi Master Guild technician. Today he joins Jeff to talk about his perspective on flat-rate pay, emphasizing both its financial upsid…
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This week, Kevin talks with the owner of Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs, Dennis Stachewicz.This episode focuseses on Dennis's background, including his military service and current role as Community Development Director in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, along with his experiences in hunting and breeding German shorthair pointers. Dennis shared detailed ins…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Dory Carlin, co-owner of a two-bay independent shop in Western Pennsylvania. Dory shares his unconventional journey into…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by his longtime friend and colleague Bryan Pollock. Bryan remembers stories of diagnostic mishaps and stresses the …
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This week, Kevin and Josh talk with Sheldon Charron, a multimedia and outdoor sports marketing professional and founder of CallTune AI, a cutting-edge AI-powered wildlife call editing software. The discussion covered Sheldon's diverse background in hunting, spearfishing, and film production; an overview of his new AI platform aimed at revolutionizi…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Lance Mechanics (lancemechanics10 on TikTok), a technician and content creator who has made waves online for his outspok…
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Hey Facebook, I know probably out there enjoying your day, but right now we gotta talk about something for real right now. There's a serpent out there. You know what mean? It's came to me several times. You know what mean? Won't leave. You know what I mean? All I'm trying to tell you is you got somebody talking in your head. You know I mean? That i…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff welcomes Christopher Delprete, lead tech at Ace Truck Body and Trailer Repair in Georgia. Christopher talks about growing up in a fam…
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In this episode of the Overdrive Outdoors podcast, Josh, Kevin and Cam Jones discuss their experiences and strategies for hunting coyotes, highlighting the benefits of using thermal imaging over night vision in dense cover and the importance of proper call placement and sound selection. They also delve into firearm and ammunition choices, particula…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Kevin Brown, a multi-shop owner and technician from Michigan with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Kevin sha…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Frank Wiebe of 3D Auto in Elmer, Ontario. Frank shares his experiences with Ontario’s new digital vehicle safety inspect…
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Fans of the genre rejoice, for our flag was still there. So far, the experience has been a mixed bag but eager listeners will be champing at the bit right up until the doors unlock and crisp recycled air greets their glassy eyes and chapped lips. The routine is comfortable and expected; autopilot. highway hypnosis. is this new? is there something n…
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This weeks episode features a discussion with Kevin Kaltenbach of Ohio, who works as a district conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, covering topics such as land ownership, habitat management, and wildlife control. Kevin shares his insights on crop damage caused by various animals and his personal experiences with co…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with technician Bryan Bueckert to talk through career challenges and the realities of working in the automotive rep…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by David Kline, a seasoned technician with over 25 years of experience. David shares eye-opening stories from his time in b…
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This week, Kevin and Josh share their recent fishing and hunting experiences, including techniques, challenges, and successes in both activities. They discussed coyote predation issues and hunting strategies, emphasizing the importance of building good relationships with landowners for hunting access. The conversation concluded with discussions abo…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Juwan Fields, a young field service forklift mechanic seeking to transition back into the automotive industry. J…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff welcomes Ford Tech J Cole to the show to talk social media influence and the changing auto repair industry. Both Jeff and J Cole have…
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This week, Josh and Kevin are joined by fellow Michigan predator hunter Kyle Hill, from HDB Outdoors. They begin talking about current situations on landowners properties, including livestock loss and trying to determine what animal may be responsible. They cover a range of topics related to wildlife management and hunting, including a discussion o…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff and fellow Canadian shop owner Mike Pereira discuss industry challenges, such as the flat-rate pay system at dealerships, emphasizing…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Today, Jeff sits down at Tools 2025 with Paul Danner (ScannerDanner), Keith Perkins, and Check Engine Chuck. Paul shares updates on the SD Charities initia…
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And remember... its just a podcast that's a week late! Sorry for disappointing everyone, please don't hate us, we can't take the Discord messages and Instagram DMs of people calling us losers and saying how much we've ruined their lives. Look, here's the thing - we're 3 men bordering middle age who live a life of mild luxury, some real executives, …
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This week begins with a discussion about Kevin's gun sales business, including his experience as a firearms dealer and recent changes in ATF policies regarding background checks and CPL acceptance in Michigan. The conversation then shifted to the Hearing Protection Act and its implications for suppressor regulations, including the history of the NF…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff talks with Donald Tyrone to discuss burnout in the auto repair industry. Donald shares his experiences working for a large rental fle…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff and Fluffy Mexicanik talk through their ups and downs in their automotive repair careers. They both get pretty raw about dealership l…
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This podcast discusses several key wildlife management issues in Michigan, with Jordan Hoover sharing updates on recent policy changes and ongoing challenges. The Deer Advisory Team (DAT), which replaced the previous DMI, successfully pushed through new regulations for 2025 including restoring archery doe tags in the Upper Peninsula's superior wate…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Liz Tate, partner at Level 5 Drive, an ADAS calibration company in southern Ontario. Liz discusses her unconve…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Lisa Coyle and Joelle Pollak from Promotive! Lisa emphasizes the importance of choosing a workplace based on people and …
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The podcast features Josh Mapes and Kevin Rought discussing Josh's first turkey hunting experience with Tony, where they successfully harvested a tom turkey after several hours of waiting. The conversation then covers various hunting topics including predator hunting strategies, ammunition choices, and wildlife observations, with particular focus o…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Tom Schearer of Schearer Sales and Service. Tom talks about the complexities of used car sales, emphasizing the importan…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton and Lucas Underwood get real about the realities of shop ownership and the repair industry. Lucas harps on why you need to bu…
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This week Kevin and Josh welcome Pam Fleming to the show.Pam hails from southern Colorado and is starting up a new app just for outdoors persons called OpenRange social.Pam tells us about her experiences hunting and guiding, primarily in the western and south western US for Elk and deer along with her husband, how she got into it, and what it means…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Brett T. Fadley to discuss the upcoming TOOLS training event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Brett shares how TOOLS …
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff chats with Ben Dellaria from the Three T's Automotive YouTube Channel. Ben reflects on his journey from working at dealerships and in…
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hey check out this here: patreon.com/westernpromises (want to know why Beaumont died and is in hell now? want to hear an exclusive interview with Satan the devil himself? yeah, click that lil link playboy. It is finally here, the office chair episode. we lost one host, but gained a beautiful discussion of office chairs. I really dont want to say to…
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This week on the Overdrive Outdoors podcast, everything air guns.We have special guest Tom Simmon from Michigan's own High Pressure Pneumatics.Tom and his wife own Michigan's only dedicated Air Gun retail store in Harrison Michigan, where they sell and service PCP and other air guns.During this show we hear everything Tom has to offer about PCP (Pr…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Joshua Taylor. Joshua says accountability is important for both technicians and management to have a successful business…
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jive on this lil neo, up in my damn hands, i be havin two pills that are different like. one of them mugs will install a copy of Enter the Matrix onto your personal computer and configure all of the settings for optimal performance. Now this other pill, that will pink sock you. The choice is hella yours, blood. In all seriousness the economy is jac…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Today, Jeff is joined by Keith Perkins from L1 Training and Diagnostics. Keith gets fired up about investing in your own skills and tools to succeed in the…
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despite requesting the exact opposite, we are being tread upon. the brightest fires are always stamped out the quickest. but not us. not western promises. join us, join the resistance by taking a [redacted] to [redacted] and [redacted] while he watches from the corner slowly jacking off. or join patreon.com/westernpromises and we will do the heavy …
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This week on the podcast we welcome back Rich Fowllab.We start off by talking about some recent hunts and how we've had some oddly uncommitted coyotes and very few hard chargers. We talk with Rich about his recent switch to hunting with a thermal optic, (he recently got the PTO Mission thermal scope) and his transition from going from thermal scann…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by fellow podcaster Sean Tipping. Sean talks about his journey in the automotive industry and how he got to where h…
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This week Kevin is joined by Ross Graveling.We invited Ross on to tell us about the recent Youth predator workshop that was put on by Sportspersons Ministries with some of the funds coming from the donations provided by the Answering The Call charity hunt put on by SPI and Overdrive Outdoors.We get a rundown of how the weekend went, how many people…
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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode of The Jaded Mechanic, Jeff Compton chats with Tom from Big Dog Custom Diesel. Tom remembers his appearance on Monster Garage and how that …
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