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Pinstripes to Camo

Pinstripes to Camo

A podcast for outdoorsmen trying to sandwich in the love of the outdoors around work. Host, Ben Smith, is the author of the weekly outdoor column "Pinstripes to Camo" where he details juggling a career while pursuing the mystique of the outdoor world. Joined by Hunter McCool, Matt Langford, and weekly special guests, the group share various adventures of a life spent in the woods and on the water.

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01:19:29

S3, E7: Last Show as PTC

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2024/02/29

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Hunter McCool.Here it is...the final episode under the name "Pinstripes to Camo". We aren't going anywhere, just going through a rebranding process to expand our horizons. The new show will be under the name "Southern Drawl" and will be out in a couple of weeks! In the meantime, kick back and listen to Hunter's rant on college baseball as well as new bills being introduced in Mississippi including turkey stamps and nuisance animal

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01:17:49

S3, E6: Hunting Culture in the South

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2024/02/01

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford, Hunter McCool, and Kolbe VerdunWe talk about hunting culture all of the time, we just don't realize it. Kolbe Verdun, a recent recipient of a Master's Degree from Ole Miss, joins us to talk about his thesis paper from graduate school: Hunting Culture in the South. We cover a wide variety of topics, but barely scratch the surface. Also mentioned on the show is the end of duck season and a recent trip that Ben and Matt took with good friend, Weston

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00:48:51

S3, E5: Treestand Safety

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2024/01/18

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford, Heath Trussell, and John Louk Each year there are hundreds of injuries due to treestand incidents. We sat down with Executive Director of the Treestand Manufacturers Association, John Louk to discuss safety and prevention. Louk is the founder of Ol' Man Treestands and has been in the business for almost forty years. According to a survey by TMA in 2022, most treestand incidents were due to user neglect. Also discussed on the show is a new duck report from

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00:48:25

S3, E4: Recapping 2023

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2024/01/04

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Hunter McCool In the first episode of 2024, the guys talk about the good and bad from 2023. From Hunter welcoming a newborn into the world, Matt's son killing a big buck, and Ben joining the duck hunting world, 2023 was definitely more good than bad. The show does open with some somber material, though. Far too many tragic "hunting accidents" have happened this season and the group discusses ways to prevent them from happening, as well as

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01:05:16

S3, E3: Delta Duck Camp

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2023/12/21

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford, Luke Williams, and Chris Hardy Coming to you from Float Road Hunting Club in the Mississippi Delta, it's duck season. Float Road Club has been around for a loooong time as one of the premiere duck camps in Mississippi. While up for a hunt, we were joined by members Luke Williams and Chris Hardy. During the show the group discusses the current state of ducks in Mississippi as well as our favorite and least favorite things to hunt. Matt talks about a buck that

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01:01:19

S3, E2: Puntin 'n Huntin

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2023/12/07

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool, Matt Langford, and Logan Cooke. Jacksonville Jaguars punter, Logan Cooke, joins us for this episode. The former Mississippi State standout discusses his time in the NFL and hunting/fishing while juggling being a parent. The group talks about the Jaguars (Ben's favorite team), currently in first place in the AFC South before diving into some college football talks regarding NIL. Logan shares some stories about his time at MSU before Hunter goes completely off

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01:14:35

S3, E1: Crossbows and Men Playing Women's Sports

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2023/11/30

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Hunter McCool. Season 3 kicks off with plenty of controversy. We begin with the Mississippi Governor's Election before turning to things that really matter. Hunter traded in his bow for the extreme opposite, a long range rifle, and now desires to kill deer from 1000 yards. Matt talks the pains of wounding a good buck during archery season. Then, the crossbow debate. Likened to men playing women's sports, the group all agree that crossbows should not be

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00:50:08

S2, E35: Talking Mississippi Outdoors with Governor...

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2023/10/19

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool, Matt Langford, and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Governor Reeves joins us this week to talk a little outdoors and college baseball. Topics on the show include: Governor Reeves' background in outdoors, Mississippi's college baseball success, shortage of conservation officers and House Bill 516, Backwater Flooding and pumps update, MDWFP encouraging hunters to kill more deer this year, future of potential mandatory harvest reporting, Mississippi

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01:04:55

S2, 34: Swamp Boys Custom Calls

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2023/10/12

Ben Smith and Hunter McCool talk with Jeffrey Wood. Need a hunting call? Jeffrey Wood, owner of Swamp Boys Custom Calls, has you covered. This week, PTC sits down with avid outdoorsman and hunting call maker, Jeffrey Wood. Jeffrey displays a wide variety of calls on the show including a wingbone call, several pot calls, deer grunt calls, and our favorite, the squirrel call. Armed with knowledge of the outdoor world from a lifetime spent in the woods, Jeffrey has turned his skill set into a thriving

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01:27:22

S2, E33: Backyard Stories and Pizza

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2023/10/05

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool and Brad Wheat We're always trying new stuff, so this week we tried our hand at a live show on Facebook. Joined by our good friend, Brad Wheat, we spent the evening outside next to the pool telling fishing stories. One fishing story rolled into another, truth optional, as the group talks experiences and near disasters while fishing offshore. Brad and Hunter share a scary story while spearfishing and Ben gripes about the brand of pizza that Hunter

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00:58:40

S2, E32: Bunker Hill Bomber

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2023/09/28

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Keller Bradford and Slade Wilks. Deer season is almost here so that means the 2nd Annual Pinstripes to Camo Big Buck Contest is about to roll. To kick it off we brought in USM Baseball Assistant Keller Bradford and Golden Eagle baseball mashing machine, Slade Wilks. The guys discuss last years contest, where Slade put a very nice Marion County buck on the scoreboard. This year, the Golden Eagles are looking to not only beat the reigning champs, William Carey,

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00:53:58

S2, E31: Swim For Your Life

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2023/09/14

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Tony Mozingo and Phil Hanberry. Have you ever wondered if you could swim across the Mississippi River? We have, and we've finally met someone that's "successfully" done it! Executive Director of Homes of Hope for Children, and former 15th Circuit Court Judge, Tony Mozingo joins us this week alongside Phil Hanberry, founder of HANCO Corporation, and board member for Homes of Hope. During the show, Tony and Ben exchange hand grabbing stories,

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00:57:59

S2, E30: Mandatory CWD Checks on Private Land

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2023/09/06

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Hunter McCool. After almost a month off, we are back rolling! Ben talks about the hits and misses of this year's Mississippi Alligator Season. The group discusses the recent Whitetails Unlimited banquet and Matt's ability to win auctions, dove season opening weekend,and the upcoming velvet season. The discussion turns into debate on whether, or not, it's right to force hunters to report velvet season bucks for CWD testing due to the season only

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00:45:33

S2, E29: Chasin' Migration and Magnolia Records

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2023/08/10

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Jake McKay of Chasin' Migration and Rick Dillard of the Magnolia Records Program. A lot of hunters like to travel to different parts of the country to see new places and hunt different species. One of the disadvantages of doing this is the dreaded hotel stay. Chasin' Migration eliminates that problem. New to the scene, Chasin' Migration customizes enclosed trailers to fit the needs of any outdoorsman. If you can dream it up, these guys can build it for you

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00:49:07

S2, E28: Girls of the Ganza

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2023/08/03

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Ashley Jones, Emma Powell, and Robin Carlin The 36th annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza was hosted this past weekend by the MS Wildlife Federation in Pearl, MS and we had to check it out. Booths filled the Clyde Muse Center from wall to wall with just about anything you can imagine to satisfy your outdoor life. Aside from checking out all of the stuff folks were selling, we took some time to mingle with some friends. Ashley Jones (Swamp People) and Emma

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01:28:06

S2, E27: Naked, But Not Afraid

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2023/07/20

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool, Chris Coulter, and Heather Smith of Naked and Afraid. Think you could last 21 days in the wilderness with just a couple of items and no clothes? Our guest, Heather Smith, does just that. Heather, owner of Heather Smith Outdoors, joins us to talk about her experience on Discovery's hit show, Naked and Afraid. She covers everything from physical training, mental preparation, the two items she chose to take, and the recovery process. After enduring a serious

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00:51:59

S2, E26: HALO: A Mississippi Family

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2023/07/13

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool, Matt Langford, and Henry and Lakeisha Woodard of HALO. Meet the Woodards! This week we dive in with Henry and Lakeisha Woodard, creators of HALO Hunting. The dynamic duo tell us all about raising a family in the Mississippi outdoors. Parents of four children, Henry and Lakeisha talk about how their faith has led them to be one of the top outdoor couples in the business. Henry tells of growing up in Memphis and finding his love of the outdoors on a family farm in

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01:10:28

S2, E25: Getting Educated with MDWFP

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2023/07/06

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford, Hunter McCool, and MDWFP Officer Joey Herrington. Usually chatting with law enforcement makes folks uneasy, but not this time. Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Officer Joey Herrington joins the show to talk about some new regulations in the 'Sip. Herrington, the director of Hunter's Education and Boating Education, takes us through both classes and what to expect from each. New rules on Fishing Guide License requirements are discussed,

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01:02:03

S2, E24: Piling Up Pork with Yawt Yawt

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2023/06/22

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Yawt Yawt (David Ellis) Ya'll, Yawt Yawt is in the house! A YouTube sensation, David Ellis takes us through his rise in the outdoor social media ranks. From humble beginnings in the "trailerhood" to becoming the biggest name in the pig trapping business, we cover it all! Armed with his Christian faith and .22 rifle, David lays the smackdown on wild hogs throughout Mississippi. Included in the show are tips for trapping wild hogs and plenty of

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01:00:19

S2, E23: Baseburg and Spearfishing

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2023/06/15

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool and Matt Langford After a month off to finish up baseball season, the guys are back! And speaking of baseball, how about William Carey and Southern Miss? WCU finished 4th in the NAIA World Series and USM finished a game away from the NCAA World Series. No wonder they refer to Hattiesburg as "Baseburg"! After a brief chat about the end of college baseball in Mississippi for 2023, everything moves to spearfishing. After spending the entire winter preparing

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