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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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96:22

Ep. 238: Making Fishing Look Easy

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2024/04/23

Brandon Butler interviews Captain Frank Campbell, Niagara Region Charter Service guide.Frank is a full time guide with over 25 years of guiding experience on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Niagara River. He has been featured on numerous television shows including In-Fisherman, Keith Warren Outdoors, O’Neil’s Outside, Bob Redfern Outdoors, Mid-West Outdoors, and Angling the Great Lakes along with the CBS Morning Show. He has also been featured in media print for several magazines including

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90:35

Ep. 237: The New World Record Spoonbill

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2024/04/16

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod interview Jason Smith, Spoonbill World Record Holder and owner of Smiths Fishing Adventures.Jason has dedicated most of his time to learning and testing several techniques with fishing for Spoonbill on Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake using the most up-to-date electronics. "Going beyond the old school ways of fishing has brought more fish into my boat than I could have ever imagined. These techniques better allow me to put my guests on fish."Topics

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Ep. 236: Conservation Day at the Capitol

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2024/04/09

Brandon Butler interviews several special guests during the 2024 Conservation Day at the Capitol.Conservation Day was created by Brandon Butler, Nathan "Shags" McLeod, Trevor Morgan, and David Calandro. It is an annual event held at the Missouri Capitol, promoting and supporting our natural resources and outdoor heritage. Citizens and legislators learn about the diverse outdoor passions of Missourians, and recognize our Legislators of the Year for their work protecting our outdoors during

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Ep. 235: Tell Us Why You're Special

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2024/04/02

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Gavin West, Marine Veteran, successful entrepreneur, Naval Academy graduate, Johns Hopkins graduate, and board member of Retrieving Freedom.Topics Discussed: Time in the service, Beaver Island, upper peninsula Michigan, smallmouth bass, carp, sight fishing redfish in the south, favorite fishing spots in Texas and Louisiana, Retrieving Freedom, Grouse habitat and conservation, favorite places traveled, mystery bait bucket and more.For More

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115:49

Ep. 234: The Second Largest Archery Tournament in the...

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2024/03/26

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview several MONASP attendees at the annual national tournament in Branson, Missouri.Archery is a sport for everyone!With Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP), students in grades 4-12 learn the skill of target archery beginning at the local level with the goal of qualifying for the state, national, and possibly, the world tournament both individually and as teams. This program promotes education, self-esteem and physical activity

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Ep. 233: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Net

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2024/03/19

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod interview Taneycomo Fishing Legend, Duane Doty while fishing in the snow."As a guide, my intent is more than just taking a person fishing for a day. I would rather educate clients about the water being fished, and the species pursued, and, then, by easing the learning curve, make it possible for them to return, without a guide, for a productive fishing trip. I enjoy and take great pride in sharing the information, knowledge, and experiences I have learned

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Ep. 232: Retrieving Freedom

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2024/03/12

Brandon Butler interviews Vietnam Veteran Ivan and his wife Mary Jo about the difference Retrieving Freedom Inc. has made in their lives.Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization passionately committed to enhancing the lives of Veterans and children with autism through a specialized Service Dog training program. They breed and train chosen dogs that exhibit specific traits necessary to perform tasks to help these individuals, and believe in matching the dog to the client.Topics

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Ep. 231: Big Rock Candy Mountain

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2024/03/05

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Roger Franklin, owner of Big Rock Candy Mountain.Big Rock Candy Mountain Retreat is your vacation destination! Just a mile and a half from the beautiful spring-fed Current River and the Ozark Scenic Riverways, it's home to the best fly fishing, floating and family fun in the state! BRCM is 18 acres of beautiful forest teaming with wildlife, fantastic bird watching, nights filled with fireflies and stories around the fire. You can spend your days

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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

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast ·

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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