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Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Join award-winning outdoor columnist Brandon Butler and renowned radio DJ Nathan "Shags" McLeod as they team up to bring you the ultimate Midwest outdoor adventure experience on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast.Whether you"re an avid hunter, passionate fisherman, or just love the great outdoors, this podcast is your go-to source for everything Midwest outdoor life. As the Midwest"s outdoor authority, Driftwood Outdoors Podcast delivers a perfect blend of information and entertainment, covering topics

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94:32

Ep. 230: Catching Keepers on Lake Taneycomo

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2024/02/27

Brandon Butler, Nathan “Shags” McLeod, Savannah "Forever Fiance" Light, and Lauren Plunkett interview Blake Harris while fishing for keepers on Lake Taneycomo.Blake Harris, Captain at Excel Fishing Charters, is a well-versed angler who has years of fishing experience behind him. He loves taking people out to fish and giving them a great time on the waters.Topics Discussed: Blake's fancy new boat, using live bait, Brandon's love and fascination with bobber fishing, Gaston's, Taneycomo v. White

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Ep. 229: Chasing Dinosaurs on the Gasconade River...

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2024/02/20

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Tommy Bench, a returning podcast friend and Gasconade River Fishing Guide, as they spend an hour on the water chasing river monsters.Topics Discussed: Qualifications of a monster, baits he uses, Little Piney Tributary, guide service packages and cabins, Live Scope integration, targeting smallmouth, perks of being a guide, the love and regulations of turkey and deer hunting, catch and release mindset, best outdoor experiences, mystery bait bucket and

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Ep. 228: Shags Knocks Eric Baker into the River

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2024/02/13

Nathan “Shags” McLeod sits down with Eric Baker, Dave Downes, and Tim Flanner to recap the float trip and the incident that will never be forgotten. Splish splash. Eric's taking a bath in the river we no longer speak of.Topics Discussed: Having a famous son, professional wrestling, Down Syndrome, deer and turkey hunting, bobcat mounts, mystery bait bucket and more.For More Information:Baker Banter FacebookBaker Banter InstagramBaker Banter WebsiteBaker Banter TikTokSpecial thanks to:Doolittle

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Ep. 227: From Missouri to a Mountain Top

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2024/02/06

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod interview Charles Bruce, local renaissance man whose fitness journey took him to a mountain top in Nepal.Topics Discussed: Starting his fitness journey, hiking Pikes Peak with his son, planning stages of his trip to Nepal, travel, language barriers, permits, and regulations abroad, using the most dangerous airport in the world, the brutal and beautiful Mount Everest Base Camp, bodily attrition, experiencing altitude sickness, close calls, future climbing

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Ep. 226: A Shot Show Birthday

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2024/01/30

Brandon Butler interviews Kevin Orthman at the Shot Show in Las Vegas, NV.The SHOT Show is the once-a-year gathering place for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry—manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, publishers and non-profit organizations. It’s where a passion for firearms, ammunition and outdoor equipment, plus the industry’s unified support for the Second Amendment, are on display.The SHOT Show generates millions of the dollars in revenue that funds NSSF programs and services that help

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Ep. 225: Artist & Bi"pole"r Fisherman Al Agnew

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2024/01/23

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Al Agnew, famous naturalist painter known for his work capturing wildlife and scenery in realistic detail, and who has also never eaten a brown trout.To view an Al Agnew painting is to be given the gift of a moment suspended in time. Whether on safari in Africa or roaming his native Ozarks, Agnew focuses all his attention on his subjects with the intensity of a predator. The sights, sounds, even the air that is breathed are channeled from his eye

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Ep. 224: A Passion for Competitive Shooting and the...

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2024/01/16

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Ryan Cokerham, Director of Merchandising with Midway USA.Ryan is an NRA Benefactor Member, avid hunter, angler, and an accomplished competitive shooter with multiple F-Class State Championship wins. When he’s not in the office, he can often be found on the lake, competing in, or helping run competitive long-range shooting matches.Topics Discussed: The 15 years he has been with MidwayUSA, the growth and evolution of the company, the new distribution

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Ep. 223: A Life of Leadership with Noah Brocato

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2024/01/09

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Noah Brocato, Outdoor Education Center Specialist for Missouri Department of Conservation.Noah Brocato is a Missouri State University Wildlife Conservation graduate from Pacific, Missouri. His story is a wonderful example of the full circle of finding purpose in conservation, community, and life. From teaching to college sports, and back around to teaching-- he is now a respected mentor, teaching educational conservation courses across

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Ep. 222: From Heroin to Healing - Recovery Outdoors

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2024/01/02

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Trey Dawson, Founder and Owner of BackyardK9 and Recovery Outdoors.Trey Dawson opens up about his personal journey through addiction and recovery. His hopes are to break down stigma and encourage conversations that can lead to support, healing, and ultimately, breaking the chains of addiction. Through the power of the outdoors, transparency, faith, and a few dad jokes, he shares his experience here.Topics Discussed: His journey through

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Ep. 221: The Best of Driftwood Outdoors 2023

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2023/12/26

Brandon Butler, Nathan “Shags” McLeod, and now Semi-Paid Pro Staffer Adam Voight take us on a month-to-month recap of 2023, sharing some of the good, some of the bad, and ALL of the outdoors.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at Driftwood Outdoors!Topics Discussed: The highlights from things that each of us have done this year, experiences that taught us something, the people we treasure, a few that we miss, the gratitude we share for our community and each other, what we are

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Ep. 220: Merry Christmas with Eric Call

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2023/12/19

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod celebrate Christmas with Eric Call, founder of Mid Mo Youth Outdoors and owner of Superior Spray Foam, LLC, while doing Meat Eater Trivia and exchanging gifts.Mid Mo Youth Outdoors was created to bring kids ages 9 to 16 years of age together and to provide them with the knowledge and understanding of outdoor gaming and survival skills.Topics Discussed: How Mid Mo Youth Outdoors was inspired, how it was built, the benefits of insulation, what's good for the

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Ep. 219: Bakers Bantering with Driftwood Outdoors

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2023/12/12

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod are invited to the very popular Bakers Bantering Podcast after a chance encounter on the river we no longer speak of.Bakers Bantering is a podcast featuring the TikTok stars from Baker Banter. Siblings Jenna, Derek, and Katy Baker, are often joined by Baker Banter Mom and Dad (Valerie and Eric). The Baker family centers around Derek, who has Down syndrome. You can expect lots of fun family banter, chaos, authenticity, and hopefully a few good laughs.Topics

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Ep. 218: Corner Crossing Chaos

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2023/12/05

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Phil Yeomans and Brad Cape.Two Missouri hunters find themselves battling a court case for our public land rights, after a backcountry hunt in Wyoming where they upset the rich landowners doing something perfectly legal: Corner crossing.Corner crossing involves stepping from one piece of public land to another at the common corner with two pieces of private property, all arranged in a checkerboard pattern.Donate to the legal fund:GoFundMe PageShout

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Ep. 217: Success and Failure of the 2023 Deer Season

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2023/11/28

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod recap Missouri deer season with Josh Lane and Jeff Blumer.Topics Discussed: Opening weekend of Missouri deer season, the recap of each hunt, wins, losses, everything in between, generational differences in the process, antelope hunting in Wyoming, mystery bait bucket, and more.Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramSpecial thanks to:Living The Dream PropertiesHunting Works For MissouriSmithfly RaftsScenic Rivers

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Ep. 216: Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em!

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2023/11/21

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod celebrate Thanksgiving week with Chef Philippe Parola.Our incredible planet is filled with countless species of flora and fauna, each who live in their perfectly designed ecosystems. These native species are being threatened by non-native invaders who slowly push them out of their habitats. Something must be done to stop them and preserve our wildlife habitats for future generations. Chef Philippe Parola has the solution.Topics Discussed: Invasive species

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Ep. 215: Chasing Dinosaurs on the Gasconade River

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2023/11/14

Nathan “Shags” McLeod and Adam Voight interview Captain Tommy Bench, Owner and Operator of Gasconade River Guide Service, while fishing the Gasconade River.Captain Bench has built a reputation as one of the most skilled guides in the Missouri area, with a vast knowledge of the Gasconade River and its surrounding areas. His passion for fishing and deep understanding of the river's ecosystem make him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to explore the river's vast offerings. His expertise has

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Ep. 214: Plotting for Big Bucks with Paul Hollis

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2023/11/07

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Paul Hollis, Owner of PH Outdoors.PH Outdoors manufactures high quality no-till drills and crimpers with the hunter and wildlife manager in mind.Topics Discussed: Opening weekend of deer season, deer hunting in Missouri, what PH Outdoors does and products they offer, why no-till drills are so important, plot approaches, planning, timing, and variety, soil conservation, doe hunting and population, optics v. reality of baiting bears, plans for opening

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Ep. 213: The Halloween Special with Dark Ozarks

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2023/10/31

Happy Halloween! Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Lisa Martin with Dark Ozarks PodcastDark Ozarks is an exploration of the dark history, mysteries, legends, folklore, and hauntings of the Ozarks, including the connections you don't expect.Topics Discussed: Paranormal experiences and misconceptions, supernatural connections, Shag's Alien might not be an alien, history and variants of Bigfoot reports, Civil War and historical warfare, Wilson Creek Battlefield, live events and tours,

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Ep. 212: The Great Montana Moose Hunt

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2023/10/24

Brandon Butler recaps his lifetime-awaited Montana Moose Hunt with adventure companions Jesse Deubel of New Mexico Wildlife Federation, and "Hollywood Steve."Topics Discussed: The mental preparation for the big hunt, getting settled into camp, the scouting experience and Montana scenery, the story of the harvest, gourmet camp coffee, suppressor benefits and the gear that made an impact, the rough hike out, delicious mountain meals, joys that money can't buy, local treasures and Butte history,

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Ep. 211: The River We No Longer Speak Of

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2023/10/17

With Brandon deer hunting in New Jersey, Nathan "Shags" McLeod takes good friends Kris Nelson of Tandem Fly Outfitters, and (officially retired) Tim Paulsen floating and fishing the current River. They stop at Big Rock Candy Mountain to eat dinner and record a podcast with a surprise visitor/special guest, Roger Franklin of Big Rock Candy Mountain.Topics Discussed: Takeaways from the Current River floating/fishing trip, the beauty in our own backyard, fishing ettiquette, fly tips and tricks,

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