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PODCAST

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds

Casey Keefer and Chris Keefer

The Keefer Brothers have spent over 20 years mastering the art of survival- not just in the wild, but in the world of storytelling, business and life. Now, these pioneers make Wilder Minds their new home. Each episode, epic stories collide with unfiltered truth and personal evolution- to uncover what it takes to live life against the grain. Awake your soul with Wilder Minds.

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All Episodes

01:21:24

The Interview with Tim Sylvia

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/09/12

Tim “The Maniac” Sylvia is a mountain of a man with a story to match. From UFC heavyweight champ to slap-fighting giant, he’s lived it all in the cage and carried that same fire into the woods. We talk about his journey... the fights, the injuries, the comeback. And the side of him most don’t see: a die-hard bowhunter with a Maine drawl and a sharp edge for the truth.The stories hit every lane. Getting literally slapped off his feet. Locker-room chaos at old trade shows. Bar dust-ups with guys who

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56:39

Sheep Hunts, Belly Bombs, & the Brooks Range

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/09/05

Weapon talk for Dropped sets the stage, but it turns quick—locker-room mornings that went sideways, forgotten quivers at the stand, and hunts wrecked by fried-chicken belly bombs. Then it’s back to the mountains. Sheep hunts that broke knees, fog that stole chances, and Brooks Range climbs that pushed us to the edge. Ryder’s birthday caribou on the first Dropped and the sheep hunt years later hit the same way. Hunts so hard they pull emotion straight out of you.We close on gear. How it’s changed

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50:55

Basecamp, Bucks, & the Brotherhood

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/08/29

The rush has been real. In 24 hours we ripped down to Ohio, fed out twelve tons of corn, dropped in new capsule feeders, tested 1900’s “Bonnie and Clyde” attractant, and watched the herd hammer it like never before. Antlers are blowing up, crops are thriving, and the whitetails are telling us the program is working.But the real story? We’re launching the Keefer Brothers Basecamp. After decades in the wild, years on TV, and months grinding behind the scenes, we finally built our own digital world. A

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01:00:01

Meat Sweats, Gut Checks, & the Trail Cam Dinosaur

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/08/22

We lit the Jetboil and went to work. Freeze-dried meals built in a Pennsylvania garage—not factory slop, but legit recipes designed for the backcountry. Ground beef and tallow. Sweet potato and sausage skillet. Even cheesecake. Every bite hit harder than you’d expect from a bag, the kind of food that fuels you when you’re burning 6,000 calories packing moose meat through miles of brush.We talk about hunts where we went days without food, what it feels like when your body crashes, and why treating

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01:07:44

Steel, Smoke, & the 2500 HD Controlled Burn

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/08/15

We sit down with Greg Walters from Winchester Safes and talk shop—how his family built a business tough enough to carry the Winchester name, and the kind of gear upgrades that actually make your life easier in the field. Then Chris unloads the story of the Kansas “controlled burn” that turned his 2500 HD into a rolling fireball. Picture propane tanks blowing, ammo ripping like a fireworks finale, and every bit of gear he owned melting into the dirt. It’s chaos, it’s hilarious now, and it’s proof

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52:52

Bulls, Bootleggers, & the Biting List

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/08/08

This one’s all over the map—in the best way possible. We kick things off in Nashville, bouncing from dive bars to Kid Rock’s place, running into the Huffer Brothers, and watching a mechanical bull claim a fingernail or two. From there, it’s Prohibition history with Dutch Schultz, bootlegger tunnels, and a gun that somehow made it from a Maine bar to a New York City restaurant table. We break down roadkill salvage rules, swap Bigfoot crew stories, and detour into the wild world of reality TV

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01:29:39

The Interview with Brandon Calhoon

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/08/01

We throw it back to a deep one-on-one with Brandon Calhoon — Michigan hoops legend turned rock star, songwriter, and the voice behind some of our most iconic outdoor tunes. From ripping AC/DC riffs at a high school pep rally to the wild ride of reality TV, Nashville grind, and life on the road, Brandon shares the raw stories behind the music and the moments that shaped him. This isn’t just an interview — it’s a journey through grit, growth, and the soundtrack of a life lived full throttle. Pour a

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01:01:59

Flights, Last Meals & Burning the F*cking Map

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/07/25

Planning for Dropped is a battle before the boots hit the ground. Flights booked. Gear stashed. Last meals savored. Casey checks in live from Canada while Chris and JB break down the gritty logistics and mental grind it takes to get ready for the wild unknown. We’re talking strategy born from 20 years in the dirt, a deep dive into the new DIY Alaska Hunt Academy that's rolling out with the app, and why the real drop starts long before the plane leaves the tarmac. This isn’t just prep — it’s survival

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42:22

Busch Ice, Burning Wildfires & The Science of Holding...

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/07/18

Casey checks in live from the heart of Canada’s waterfowl capital, where wildfires burn and millions of ducks fill the prairie potholes. Casey’s at a family wedding near Manitou Beach’s salty float zone while Chris breaks down what it means to hold deer through fall with smart feed and habitat management. Plus, a deep dive on how supplemental feed affects deer digestion and population—this is survival strategy turned science. Then, we look ahead to the upcoming Dropped season prep, including a

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58:58

Bear Infestation, Walleye Sushi & Near-Death Cigars:...

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/07/11

It’s curveball season—but the good kind. Chris and Casey load up the kids, brother, and dad for a fishing trip up north, but the wild doesn’t make it easy. The cabin’s taken over by a bear like it’s a 5-star resort, boats keep breaking down or getting lost, and storms hit the water harder than a freight train. The kids are seeing it all for the first time—wild moments, real lessons, and a whole lot of unexpected challenges.The gear’s been stress-tested by 10-year-olds in the garage, the storm’s been

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53:52

Crossbows, Gatekeepers & The Future of the Wild

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/06/27

This one digs deep into the fault lines of the outdoor community. The crew goes full-send on the divide in hunting—crossbows vs. vertical bows, public vs. private land, and the growing tension between tradition and access. They call out gatekeeping, ego, and the way jealousy and ego poison progress in the outdoors. Then it’s onto Alaska, ANWR, and a debate that could reshape everything: should untouched lands be opened up for more people to experience, or should they stay wild and inaccessible to

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52:59

Mountain Mindsets, Meat Hauls & Masters of Mistakes

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/06/20

It’s chaos season—but the good kind. Gunner just hit double digits, JB’s losing golf bets, and the Keefer crew is gearing up for an off-grid fishing trip with the kids. The nostalgia’s thick, the gear’s already been stress-tested by 10-year-olds in the garage, and the planning for Dropped is officially in full swing.Casey breaks down the upcoming DIY Alaska Masterclass—why it’s needed, how it’s built from scars not scripts, and why it’s about time more people realize Alaska isn’t just for the rich

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01:08:05

Tarps Off, Velvet Bucks & Rick Hawkins Lumber

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/06/13

Graduation open houses turn into shirtless chaos, Darcy runs a covert chicken wing smuggling operation, and the boys recap a blitz of a trip to CMA Fest—racing Ross Chastain in a NASCAR sim, speakeasy cocktails at Snoop & Dre’s bar, and a surprise run-in with Holy Roller singer Sierra Ferrell.Also: a stranger in a thrifted “Rick Hawkins Lumber” hat turns out to be a Canadian country artist, the bucks are blowing up in velvet, and the 1900 Feed program has the crew driving south just to keep the

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01:08:38

Wallet Carnage, 10 Second Tom, and the Final Strutter...

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/06/06

It starts with Casey’s wallet getting shredded on the roadside and ends with Chris almost plowing four acres by hand like a badger—all because of a book. Somewhere in between, a stranger named Doug shows up in Chris’ driveway, wanders into his garage, and delivers a drumset, a joint, a bottle of Listerine and a look of betrayal when Chris hands his goods to the cops.The guys break down sketchy backyard encounters, pre-CMA Fest prep, a solid veteran bird to close out turkey season, and the beauty of

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01:10:07

Chasing Cheese, Burning Boats & You vs. You

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/05/30

Professional bass fishermanDakota Ebarejoins the crew and nothing’s off the table—cheese rolling injuries, boat-breaking musky, and losing $150K in a single tournament. From Louisiana roots to world-stage fishing, Dakota talks about grinding through the early days, balancing passion with pressure, and why the real competition is always you vs. you.They get into fishing etiquette, race-start chaos, fish-stuffing scandals, public land deer meltdowns, and why hunters need to chill the hell out. Plus:

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01:05:22

NASCAR, Permission Birds & the Bowfishing Baptism by...

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/05/23

Casey checks in from the grand opening of a new Bass Pro in Duluth and immediately starts itching for the North. Chris complains about turkey weather, JB’s running low on patience, and Casey ditches school with Ryder to double up on a brand-new permission property.Then it’s off the rails: a full-on crash course in the wild world of bowfishing—from pyramid tank shoot-offs in front of massive crowds to Casey driving a NASCAR car through Memphis and deciding he suddenly needs a boat. Throw in technical

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01:21:29

Jelly Heads, Walnut Walkers & the Tomahawk Judo Point...

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/05/16

Mike Passaglia joins the crew and brings the chaos with him. From busting gobblers in California walnut orchards to nearly dying on an Alaskan river with no GPS, no pilot, and a guide who treats Class IV rapids like a casual float trip—this one covers it all.Chris and Mike drop a bird. JB fumbles a double. Four new hunters tag out. And somewhere in between, Mike builds a body pillow of himself for his wife, thinks a mailbox is a tom, and casually recounts the time a Tomahawk missile he worked on

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01:00:25

Bob the Blower, Beard Draggers & the Metallica Drive-By

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/05/09

Turkey camp went full throttle—mud-soaked crawls, beard-dragging longbeards, and neighbors firing up blowers mid-stalk. Becky gets her first bird. Casey gets denied permission so hard he needed a Busch Light. And Will Brantley rolls in fresh off a Metallica concert and tags out in 25 minutes. This one has it all—strutters, safes, and the legend of Neil Young’s food plot, now known forever asHarvest Moon.

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01:11:01

Beard Rot, Plane Crashes & Enchiladas

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/05/02

Captain Jefe’s first time behind the mic is more like being thrown to the wolves: turkey beard rot, JB field-crapping like a golden retriever, full-on plane crashes, and enchiladas from a dude’s wife mid-rescue. Petie the decoy goes through some shit, Casey nearly meets his maker in a dive-bomb landing in the Alaskan Bush, and mustache-trimming advice gets uncomfortably specific. We’re gearing up for Winchester Turkey Camp and praying to the dino bird gods for a little mercy.

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59:41

Gangrene, Gobblers & the King of Snickers

Keefer Brother"s Wilder Minds ·

2025/04/25

A throwback turkey hunt, TSS loads strong enough to deport a gobbler, and permission stories that sound like fever dreams—gangrene feet, dogs eating roofing nails, and three innings of Tigers baseball with an old dude in his undies.The 989 Gobbler Club is handing out its finest (and most shameful) awards, including a wooden gun you really don’t want. Throw in dire wolves, woolly mammoths, and a turkey call named “King of Snickers,” and yeah… we’ve officially lost the plot.

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