Best Travis Williams Shedding Light Stories Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 230 First Tom With a Recurve/First Public Land Ohio Turkey- Trav Shirer and Travis Williams 51:59

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Send Travis a Text Message What a way to start of turkey season in Ohio! On April 21st Travis Williams covered over 5 miles of private land and barely heard a gobble. Yet it all came together on a small chunk of public land. April 22nd Trav Shirer went out with the dream of killing a turkey with his recurve. Today we unpack both hunts and the lesso…

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Depth Over Distance: Travis Macy on Family, Identity & Redefining Success | EP13 1:10:21

5d ago1:10:21

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca reconnects with longtime friend and fellow endurance athlete Travis Macy. Known for his career in ultra-endurance racing, bestselling books (The Ultra Mindset and A Mile at a Time), and coaching, Travis brings a powerful story of transformation shaped by sport, fatherhood, concussion recovery, and caring…

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Living Your Legacy: Corey Rich on Storytelling, Purpose, and Community | EP12 1:24:23

12d ago1:24:23

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch connects with her longtime friend, world-renowned photographer and filmmaker Corey Rich. Known for hanging off cliffs with a camera in one hand and a story in the other, Corey reflects on a life built around capturing raw, authentic moments—in sport, in nature, and in the human spirit. Their conver…

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Cultivating Performance Culture and Community with Allen Lim | EP11 1:04:32

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In this deeply insightful episode of What's the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with Dr. Allen Lim, renowned sports scientist, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Skratch Labs. Allen’s journey from a young, curious cyclist to one of the most influential figures in human performance is a testament to the power of curiosity, connection, and care.…

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The Modern Mobilizer: Maureen Kolenyo’s Path to Global Impact | EP10 1:05:58

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In this heartfelt episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with Maureen Kolenyo, Regional Director of East Africa for World Bicycle Relief, transformational leader, and mother of five. Maureen shares her incredible journey from corporate powerhouse to purpose-driven changemaker, revealing how a simple bicycle can unlock safety, edu…

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Beyond the Lens and Into the Light with Chris Burkard | EP9 1:08:02

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In this deeply introspective episode of What's the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with world-renowned photographer, explorer, and endurance athlete, Chris Burkard. Known for capturing some of the most remote and untamed places on Earth, Chris reveals the deeper motivations behind his relentless pursuit of adventure. Chris shares his journey fr…

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Healing Through Nature & Heartbreak with Florence Williams | EP8 1:01:46

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In this deeply insightful episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with acclaimed science writer and nature advocate Florence Williams. Known for her groundbreaking books The Nature Fix and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey, Florence explores the profound ways that nature heals both the body and mind. Florence opens up …

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Concussions, Competition, Courage with Haley Batten | EP7 58:25

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In this episode of What's the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with Haley Batten, a world-class mountain biker and Olympic silver medalist, to explore the delicate balance between competition, joy, and resilience. Haley shares her journey from a teenage prodigy in mountain biking to navigating the highest levels of the sport while facing persona…

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Butterfly in a Blizzard: with Kimmy Fasani | EP6 1:01:25

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In this powerful episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with pioneering snowboarder, entrepreneur, and mother, Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy shares her extraordinary journey from breaking boundaries in professional snowboarding to facing one of life’s most difficult challenges: an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Through candid and heartfelt s…

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Resilience and The Art of Letting Go with Cory Richards | EP5 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca sits down with world-renowned photographer, adventurer, mental health advocate, and storyteller Cory Richards for an unfiltered conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of letting go. Cory has been on the highest peaks in the world and captured some of the most breathtaking images. But his …

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Ep. 229 Bobcats, Montana Elk, and The Second Chance Nilgai Hunt with David Miller 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

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Send Travis a Text Message Today we get a little bit of everything with our guest! David Miller (not David Nelson! My apologies in the intro for saying Nelson) shares some incredible bobcat hunting stories along with a special Montana elk hunt with his dad. We wrap it all up with a nilgai hunt in West Texas. Great conversation and some unique stori…

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The Midlife Chrysalis: with Chip Conley & Christine Sperber | EP4 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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Rebecca Rusch welcomes Chip Conley and Christine Sperber, co-founders of Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world's first midlife wisdom school. This insightful conversation explores how to reframe midlife transitions from crisis to chrysalis, the importance of embracing physical well-being through all life stages, and how to navigate personal reinven…

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The Science of Support: Dr. Stacy Sims on Community, Crisis, and Her Own Survival | EP3 59:31

3M ago59:31

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In this powerful and intimate conversation, Rebecca Rusch sits down with renowned scientist and women's performance expert Dr. Stacy Sims. Together they explore the intersection of science, athletics, mental health, and what it means to be a woman pushing boundaries in male-dominated fields. From childhood curiosity to professional triumphs and per…

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Disruption, Durability, Dialog: With Juliet and Kelly Starrett 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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In this revealing episode of What's the Rusch, Rebecca sits down with fitness pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett to strip away the polished exterior of their fitness empire and explore the raw, human journey that shaped their approach to resilience, relationships, and redefining strength. Show Notes: The Layers We Shed: Kelly's journey from competi…

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Ep. 228 Elk Hunting Mindset, Tactics, and Lessons Learned with Dan Ray 1:23:47

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by my friend Dan Ray from Utah. Dan and I talk about a lot of lessons we have learned in the elk woods. We dive into some tactics but primarily focus on the attitude and characteristics an elk hunter will need to have a good trip and experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send an email to sh…

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The Approval Trap: The Dark Side of Success | EP1 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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In this inaugural episode of What's the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch sits down with renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais for an intimate conversation about the journey from high performance to true mastery. Together, they explore how sometimes our greatest breakthroughs come not from pushing harder, but from having the courage to be still.…

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Ep. 227 Jason Jones and Overcoming Obstacles 55:35

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Jason Jones. Jason shares some traditional archery stories and some crazy tough experiences he's had in life. We talk how Jason has overcome obstacles and challenges that he's faced. Check out Jason and Austin's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JonesBoysHuntingSquad…

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The Start of it All 26:59

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In the inaugural episode of 'What's the Rush' podcast, Rebecca Rusch shares her journey as a world champion athlete and adventurer, exploring themes of personal growth, identity, and the importance of introspection. Through her experiences in endurance sports and transformative expeditions, particularly the emotional journey of finding her father's…

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Ep. 226 Falling Out of a Tree and Then Shooting a Kansas Buck With A Self-Made Longbow- Jacob Silvey 57:15

4M ago57:15

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Send Travis a Text Message The title kind of describes how crazy of a story this one is today! I'm rejoined by Jacob Silvey of Arkansas, He gives us an update on what's been happening in the woods since last episode (Ep. 174). He's found some success and most recently on a buck in Kansas. But it didn't come without some struggles along the way incl…

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Ep. 225 Ben McKinnis' 1st Bull Elk 1:05:11

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Ben McKinnis from Spokane, Washington. Ben was on the show in 2020 on episode 80. He comes on today to share how he was able to take his first bull elk on an incredible hunt with a buddy.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 224 Coal Trucks and Big Bucks- My Car Wreck and Unexpected Buck Story 1:00:55

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I’m joined by my wife Kate Williams to unpack the events of October 21st when I was nearly killed in a car accident. We explain my injuries and rehabilitation and then how on my first hunt back in the woods I was able to take my largest buck to date. Have a story to tell? Send me an email at [email protected]…

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Ep. 223 Big Buck with a Bow- Matt Deems 31:35

7M ago31:35

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by local friend, Matt Deems, who was able to take down his first buck with a bow a couple weeks back! And not just any buck, a stud! He tells the story and how it all went down.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Bonus Episode- Podcast Update & My Daughters Doe 21:41

8M ago21:41

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Send Travis a Text Message It’s been a long while since we’ve had an episode and I am currently looking for guests if you were interested in coming on. Send an email at [email protected]. Today I come on to tell my daughters success story, and a couple of my blunders. Hope your season is going well!…

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Ep. 222 An Australian Backcountry 1st Sambar Stag for Joel Fulton with Daniel Mummery 1:24:12

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Send Travis a Text Message If you've listened to this show you are familiar with a couple of my Australian friends, Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. A couple months ago, Daniel was able to get his first sambar deer stag. In early August, he and Joel went deep into the backcountry by bicycle and Joel was up on the trigger this time. With Daniel havin…

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Ep. 221 The Dangerous Cape Buffalo, The Helicopter, and The Lessons Learned with David Nelson 56:47

10M ago56:47

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Send Travis a Text Message David Nelson from Texas joins me on the show today to tell an incredible story from Africa. We hear some of his stories growing up in Texas and then we dive into a hunt that didn't go as expected. Cape Buffalo can be an extremely dangerous animal to hunt and David unpacks the story today. We also hear some life lessons th…

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Ep. 220 Last Chance Bear Hunt with Dan Ray 58:16

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Dan Ray (and his wife Denise provides some great commentary!). He tells the awesome story of his recent bear hunt in Utah. It wasn't an easy hunt and he unpacks how it all worked out on the day before his season would end. It's a fun conversation and some great life lessons at the end!…

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Ep. 219 Running Down and Tackling an Antelope, Recurve Elk, and Big Bucks with Rich Wynn 59:13

11M ago59:13

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by a local whitetail legend named Rich Wynn. Rich wouldn't call himself a legend. He'd just say he's been blessed. He's been able to harvest quite a few Ohio big bucks along with some from other states as well. Today he shares some of these stories along with his first elk with a recurve bow and the time …

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Ep. 218 Get Out of The Boat- The Bass Raft & Public Land Deer/Turkey Stories with Joey Eichelberger 1:03:51

12M ago1:03:51

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Joey Eichelberger from Wisconsin. Joey comes on to share some great deer and turkey stories. We hear an awesome story of how he shot his first compound buck on public land back deep in a swamp. He also shares about his new business called The Bass Raft. You can check it out at the link below: https://b…

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Ep. 217 Aussie Daniel's Sambar Stag Story- 20 Years in the Making 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

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Send Travis a Text Message ***Correction, I say episode 218...it's 217. My bad. Carry on.*** For 20 years my Australian friend Daniel Mummery has chased Sambar deer and had hoped to take a stag with antlers. And for 20 years, it hasn't panned out. With limited time to hunt and a critter that is very elusive, opportunities have been few and far betw…

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Bonus Episode- My 1st Public Land Turkey 16:47

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I tell the story of how I started the day planning to film and call for a buddy in Ohio but wound up on a piece of public in West Virginia I’d never been to. An hour later I had a turkey over my shoulder and was headed back to the car. Hope you enjoy!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 216 A Big Fan Of Turkey Hunting- Nate Root and My 2024 Gobbler Stories 47:51

1y ago47:51

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Send Travis a Text Message Today on the show Nate Root and I talk about how it all went down for us to punch our 2024 turkey tags...19 minutes apart...on different properties...using a vary similar method. The past week and for Nate, the past year, have had some challenges with the turkeys cooperating. It all panned out yesterday and we share the s…

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Ep. 215 Alex Rewa, Unseasoned Outdoors, and some Michigan Deer & Turkey Stories 1:06:58

1y ago1:06:58

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I have Alex Rewa on from Unseasoned Outdoors. Alex had the opportunity last year to intern with Bill Winke and we hear what that experience was like along with Alex's great deer and turkey stories. Stay tuned to the end when I talk a little about my eclipse experience.…

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Ep. 214 Grandpa's Turkey with Carsen Christenson & Tag Em Outdoors 46:04

1y ago46:04

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Send Travis a Text Message There's certain hunting memories that will never leave us. Most of those are ones where family or friends were a part of it. Today Carsen comes on the show to tell a story about he took his grandpa turkey hunting and had an amazing morning in the woods. He also shares some of his other favorite turkey experiences and hunt…

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Ep. 213 Intentional- Elk, Muley, and Hunts From Africa with Brandon Guindon 57:38

1y ago57:38

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Brandon Guindon, senior pastor and elder at RealLife Ministries in Texas. Brandon is an avid hunter and today we talk elk, mule deer, and some of his hunts to Africa as well. Brandon and I also talk about discipleship and how we need to be intentional about it. In fact Brandon has written an excellent …

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Ep. 212 Laughter, Hunting, and Some Good Friends with Trent Ellis 1:12:47

1y ago1:12:47

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Trent Ellis from Mississippi. You've probably seen some of Trent's hilarious content on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. If not, check out a couple of his clips, subscribe, and give this episode a listen! Trent is a down to earth guy that loves hunting and we hear some of his best stories today. We als…

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Ep. 211 Stickbow Antelope, Mountain Lion, Deer Stories and The Super 10 with Mitchell Glantz 56:36

1y ago56:36

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Mitchell Glantz of Iowa. Mitchell has been chasing the Super 10 and hunts a variety of species...mostly with his trad bow. We hear about some amazing hunts and animals he's been able to take. It's a fun interview...if you enjoy it...pass it along to a friend who might as well!…

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Ep. 210 From Deer Dog Drives to Bowhunting with Matt McGraw 1:02:17

1y ago1:02:17

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Send Travis a Text Message I'm back! Thanks for coming back for another episode and if you'd like to come on the show please send me an email at [email protected]! Today I'm joined by Memphis native Mat McGraw. We talk about his early years hunting deer with dogs to his passion for bowhunting now. We hear a lot of great stories and hear Mat…

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Ep. 209 Danny Ard's Trad Bow Journey 1:06:21

1+ y ago1:06:21

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Danny Ard to hear some awesome stories. Danny shares his traditional archery stories form the past few years which culminates in his first recurve buck. Danny was on episode 6 and it was great to catch up with him again! Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy!…

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Ep. 208 A Double Turkey Double & An Awesome Deer Season with Austin Cunningham 1:07:40

1+ y ago1:07:40

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Send Travis a Text Message Today Austin rejoins the show to share some great stories from his 2023 turkey season and deer season. Austin was able to turn his turkey season around in the last week and get multiple Toms down. And he was also able to take his biggest bucks to date in Alabama.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 207 Matt Dove's Biggest Buck & The Hunting Pressure We Place On Ourselves 1:10:06

1+ y ago1:10:06

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by good buddy Matt Dove to talk about an incredible hunt he had a couple weeks back. Matt was able to take his biggest buck to date in West Virginia. Be sure to follow Matt's stories over on Instagram at Matt_Dove_Media.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 206 An Unexpected Urban Buck with Jansen McCloy 56:51

1+ y ago56:51

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Send Travis a Text Message My friend from across the river Jansen McCloy comes back on the show to talk about his 2023 season and how he was able to take a very nice buck in town. Great guest with a positive attitude!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 205 Trav's Buck & My First Recurve Buck From The Ground Using a Decoy 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

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Send Travis a Text Message Today's episode is a unique one and has 3 parts. Part 1 I bring you up to speed on my season as I travel from my hometown back home. Part 2 Trav Shirer joins me in the car as we head out to our hunting spot. He tells the story of an awesome buck he was able to take a October 27th. Part 3 We tell the incredible encounter o…

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Ep. 204 My Daughter's First Deer 25:49

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by my 7 year old Ansley to tell the story of her first ever deer. We unpack what lead up to season, her first 3 hunts, and how it all came together in a crazy moment on her fourth. It's always crazy having a kid on but she did well! Look for the full video on YouTube soon!…

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Ep. 203 2 Aussies Get Their First Whitetails- Daniel Mummery & Joel Fulton 1:29:46

1+ y ago1:29:46

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined in person by my two Australian friends, Daniel Mummery and Joel Fulton! We unpack how they both made it to the states, Joel's moose/wolf hunt and then we tell the awesome stories of the past two days. We've had an incredible time and had two great hunts. Hope you enjoy and be sure to check out Shedding Li…

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Ep. 202 The Legacy- Elk and Deer Stories with Dan "Old Carp" Ray 1:19:10

1+ y ago1:19:10

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Send Travis a Text Message GIVEAWAY ALERT- We are closing in on 3000 subs on Shedding Light Outdoors YouTube channel. Help us get to 3000 by sharing our post on Instagram, Facebook, or Go Wild and get entered to win a free Richardson Hat with our logo on it! Today I'm joined by Utah resident and fellow Team 10Derloin Bowhunting.com Contest member D…

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Bonus Episode- 2023 Season Goals & Strategies with the Shedding Light Outdoors Team 1:42:34

1+ y ago1:42:34

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Send Travis a Text Message Never before have we had each and every team member of Shedding Light Outdoors in one episode. Today is the day! I sit down with co-founder Travis Shirer and team members Josh Castle, Nate Root, Ben Cunningham, and Eric Penrod to discuss their summer planning, their season gameplan, and goals. Each guy has a different way…

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Ep. 201 Attempted Robbery- A Bear In NE Ohio Tried To Steal My Buck- With Tony Fall & Alexis 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Tony Fall and his daughter Alexis. Tony has been hunting for years and has taken 68 whitetail mostly in NE Ohio. Today he shares some of his favorite stories and his daughter Alexis shares how she got her first buck. We also hear the tale of how a bear attempted to steal a buck! Tony and Alexis also sh…

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Ep. 200 A Chorus of Bugles with Wayne McDowell 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

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Send Travis a Text Message Today we celebrate the 200th episode! Thank you so much for your support! Here's to many more stories! Today I'm joined by Wayne McDowell from Colorado to hear some amazing elk stories. He, his wife (who was 27 weeks pregnant at the time), and his dad all got drawn to hunt the same trophy unit. Each of them found success …

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Ep. 199 Cody Desranleau and the Ratchet Strap Moose 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Candadian Cody Desranleau to hear some great stories. Cody tells some of his best experiences including his first bull moose. Hope you enjoy!By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Ep. 198 Some Awesome Deer, Hog, and Turkey Stories with Hunter Willis 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Hunter Willis from Georgia, who is soon heading back to his home state of Indiana. We talk everything today...first buck with a bow, his wife's first deer, hogs, turkeys, and more. It's a fun one! Stick around to the end where I talk a little but about how we can make it through the changes in our live…

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