The Big Honker Podcast
The Big Honker Podcast
Andy Shaver & Jeff Stanfield
The Big Honker Podcast is your ultimate authority on all things waterfowl hunting!! The show's hosts are Jeff Stanfield, owner of Stanfield Hunting Outfitters and Andy Shaver, head guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. You will not find a duo more knowledgeable about the hunting industry than these two! Join them as they give you an all access pass into what most hunters dream about, which is to hunt for a living! Not only will they be giving you a peek behind the curtain on what its like to run one of North America's largest outfitters but each episode will be filled with discussions on topics such as scouting, decoy spreads, migration and hatch reports, product reviews, retriever training, calling tips and techniques, as well as tactics they use everyday to make each hunt a success... Couple that with the occasional tall tale from past hunts and special guests interviews from waterfowl industry leaders this show will be a fun ride and a must listen for everyone from the most hardcore hunter to the hunter that only hits the field twice a year.
🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Pound of Gold
In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.In this episode, Jeff dives into the history of oil prices and who makes the most money on a gallon of gas, and Andy pulls a fast one on the weight of a pound of gold.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.
Apr 24
19 min
Episode #1070: Tony’s Conspiracy Corner
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tony Stanfield for another round of conspiracy talk, where nothing is off limits and everything gets questioned.The guys dig into reports of more than a dozen missing nuclear scientists, the spread and impact of the Lone Star tick, political redistricting in Virginia, and the ongoing conflict in Iraq.
Apr 24
1 hr 37 min
Public Land - Michigan - Paul Hinman
This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.In this episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Paul Hinman from Michigan to break down the ins and outs of hunting waterfowl on public land in the Great Lakes State. Paul talks about the heavy pressure on crowded WMAs and how he finds ways to set himself apart when the marshes fill up.The conversation also dives into hunting big water and the real dangers that come with it—things every hunter needs to respect—along with a look back at Paul’s season and the warm weather to start the season followed by the winter’s frigid temperatures after Thanksgiving.This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.
Apr 24
1 hr 26 min
Episode #1069: Gary Joe Koetter & Andrew Lindemann
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Gary Joe Koetter and Andrew Lindemann, the duo behind the wildly popular Instagram page tracking all the ways Gary Joe manages to get fired up throughout the day—now closing in on a quarter million followers.The guys share more stories from Gary Joe’s glory days, dive into the latest farm-related mishaps and meltdowns, and, in a shocking turn of events, Andrew may have brokered a peace deal between Gary Joe and one of his longtime arch enemies.
Apr 22
2 hr 22 min
Episode #1068: Jerry Coplen
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Knox County Extension Agent Jerry Coplen to discuss the proposed Farm Bill, including language around “live lure” that could have implications for dog trainers and upland hunters.The conversation also dives into the challenges facing American farmers, the current state of the beef market, and what it was like growing up on a farm. Jerry shares his thoughts on raising resilient kids, and the guys touch on the growing skepticism many Americans have toward institutions—highlighted by ongoing debates over something as fundamental as dietary guidelines.
Apr 20
2 hr 46 min
🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Bush & KFC
In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.In this episode, Jeff dives into the surprising amount of money being spent on personal grooming, and Andy shares the wild story of how KFC once found itself in a legal battle involving Colonel Sanders.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.
Apr 17
15 min
Public Land - California - Tanner Castillo
This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.In this episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Tanner Castillo from California. Tanner breaks down the intense pressure he faces from other hunters every time he steps onto public ground, the long list of rules and regulations that come with hunting waterfowl on public land in California, peak time in his area of California, and how his tactics have to evolve as the season wears on.This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.
Apr 17
53 min
Episode #1067: Tommy McGee
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tommy McGee, who built a successful electrical business in the Houston, Texas area. Tommy shares the story of a near-death experience early in life and how it shaped the man he became.The conversation also looks back on growing up in the 1980s, lessons learned along the way, and Tommy breaks down just how much electricity modern data centers actually consume—and what that could mean moving forward.
Apr 16
1 hr 44 min
Episode #1066: Bryce Elder
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Bryce Elder of the Atlanta Braves. Bryce breaks down the offseason adjustments that have fueled his hot start this season and how he’s evolved on the mound.The conversation also dives into the growing role of technology in baseball and how the game is balancing innovation while still keeping the human element with umpires. They touch on the recent bench-clearing moment between the Braves and the Los Angeles Angels, and Bryce shares how he’s staying mentally sharp as he plays through the final year of his rookie contract.
Apr 15
1 hr 26 min
Episode #1065: Ben Commodore
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ben Commodore of Cloud 9 Outfitters in Alberta. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including discussions around Alberta’s political climate and the idea of separation, as well as Ben’s perspective from living and working north of the border.They also break down the exceptional waterfowl season Ben experienced, including the impact of a warm, dry winter that kept large numbers of birds in Canada, the noticeable boom in specklebelly geese, and the increasing challenges surrounding visas for American waterfowl guides looking to work in Canada.
Apr 14
1 hr 58 min
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