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Final Approach Podcast

Welcome to the Final Approach podcast! We talk about all things related to the tradition of waterfowl hunting, turkey hunting and more. Join us as we talk with our industry partners and hunters around the world about the sport and traditions we love.

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All Episodes

01:01:04

How to Take Your Waterfowl Photos/Videos to the Next...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Mario is joined by Adam DeMarchi from Archer Film Co. out of Minnesota. Adam has been filming with Mario and the FA crew going on 6 years. Adam shoots and edits all the Last Pass YouTube series webisodes for FA as well as short content and a ton of still pictures. Adam has some great tips about starting out, taking your photo or video game to the next level and if you want to have a job in the outdoor industry this is what you need to focus on. There are a lot of jobs in the outdoor industry behind

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54:17

How to use an E-Collar Correctly (w/ Dogtra) | Ep. 85

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Mario is joined by previous guests Pete Fischer from Dogtra and David Bingham an MLS Soccer goalie who Mario trains dogs with to talk about how to properly use your E-Collar. You are going to learn a ton of tips from dog trainers with a ton of experience on how to use your collar, when to use your collar and what will get the most out of your dog by using your collar. This is a direct focus on this tool that can help your dog improve his knowledge, obedience and for safety. There are no bad dogs,

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41:31

How to EASILY Turn Your Waterfowl Dish into a 5 Star...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/10/23

HOW TO EASILY TURN YOUR WATERFOWL DISH INTO A 5 STAR MEAL?Mario is joined by Brad Fenson from Alberta Canada. Brad is a world known outdoor writer and culinary master chef. Brad hosts the Harvest Your Own podcast and also posts tons of content there about hunting gear, tips and of course recipes. He can take any animal or bird and turn it into something you cannot believe, and guess what you can do the same. We talk about what is happening with his hunting season so far, bird numbers up in Canada

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54:29

Getting Your Shooting Dialed in with Josh Vickers...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Mario is joined by Josh Vickers from Federal Ammunition. Josh is the Shotshell Product Line Manager for Federal Ammunition so he handles everything from Speek Shok, Black Cloud, UltraSteel, he has control of it all. We talk picking the right shell for you and what you are chasing. We also go down the rabbit hole about chokes, loads, and guns and finding that right combo. Cheat code is to practice, pattern your gun and get lots of reps in. Repetition and rhythm are the name of the game for being a

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01:01:26

United Kennel Club's Chris Ingram! | Ep. 82

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Mario is joined by Chris Ingram the Publication Manager for the Untied Kennel Club. Chris handles all the publications that the UKC owns which includes the Hunting Retriever and American Field Sportsman’s Journal and more. We talk dogs of course and what the UKC is up to as an organziation and how the times have changed since the organization was founded in 1898............yes 1898. They are all about the relationship with owner-handler-breeder and their dogs and it shows. We talk dogs of course,

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58:09

Duck Numbers with Delta Waterfowl! | Ep. 81

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Mario is joined by long time friend Paul Wait, the Senior Communications Manager at Delta Waterfowl. This is one of the best breakdowns of the duck numbers in all my time of seeing them every year. Paul talks about how technology has made counting ducks more efficient and more accurate. We talk about going to a 3 Pintail limit this year and how we are in a good place for this. Lots of myths and incorrect information is put aside with this podcast. Lots to learn on this one, worth the

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55:59

How To Get your Duck Dog Ready For The Season! | Ep. 80

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Mario is joined by Pete Fischer from Dogtra and David Bingham who Mario trains dogs with to talk about getting your duck dog ready for the season. We talk simple things to keep your dog in shape, keep them safe and ready for the upcoming season. Pete Fischer has over 30 years of experience training hunting dogs. His knowledge is very wide and has a lot to offer on this podcast. He has done it all from training simple duck dogs, to the highest level of retriever hunt tests. David Bingham has always

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53:38

How to Become a Waterfowl Icon | Ep. 79

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/07/09

In the third and final episode of this podcast we discuss Pat making the Field and Stream List of 25 most influential waterfowlers of all time. We discuss the list and what Pat has done in his life to be a part of this list. Pat goes into details about what he did in his past that was wrong and how he changed his ways and what he has done to put more back into our sport than to take from it. Pat talks about some southern hunters that should have been on the list as well that have influenced

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35:03

What 40+ Years of Duck Hunting Teaches You | Ep. 78

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/07/02

In the second episode of talking to Pat Pitt (and Tilly) we go into waterfowl mentors, growing the sport and how we all got to where we are now in the waterfowl world. Joining us is Kjartan Lorange (the viking). He is a close friend of all of us at FA and he has been chasing waterfowl for 40 years. This is a look back in the past and who mentored all of us, what they did and why we are all so consumed with chasing waterfowl. There are some pretty cool stories from Pat on this episode so

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43:01

What Almost Killed the Most Famous Duck Spot in...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In this episode we talk Arkansas duck hunting with duck hunting legend Pat Pitt (and Tilly). Pat goes deep into Arkansas duck hunting past and present as well as Claypool’s reservoir. Joining us is Kjartan Lorange (the viking). He is a special friend to FA and our brand and is also our distributor for our products in Iceland. You have seen the famous Claypool Reservoir pictures and videos of about a million Mallard ducks in one place. Well now hear about some of the stories behind the

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01:10:46

Why I Almost Quit Hunting in Oregon | Ep. 76

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Mario sits down with Jeb Hartnell and Steve Frketich about hunting waterfowl in the Pacific NW and how challenging it is. Rain, flooding, not being able to drive into any field ever for geese, pushing a cart a mile to hunt them and more. The thing that was new to me when I moved her is permission on a hunt. Have you ever hunted a property where there are 3 potential hunting groups all with permission. The landowner gave us permission, then the second group got permission from the farmer who farms

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44:40

Why These Guys Don’t Just Hunt Turkeys—They Manage...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Mario sits down with two of the most dialed in turkey managers he has ever come across. Notice we did not say killers, hunters, or any other title. Kyle Powell and Cody Reeves from Washington state are different kinds of turkey hunters. Mario has known Cody since he was 9 years old from the calling contest circuit in the West and met Kyle just a few years ago. These guys are so dialed in with each other and the turkeys on their properties it is insane. The term manager here means they have

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01:05:30

A Look Back at the 2024-25 Waterfowl Season | Ep. 74

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Mario sits down on a video call with Kyle Killen of Weatherby,Tyler Mann of Saskatchewan Goose Company and David Bingham professional soccer player and waterfowl nut.We talk about the “GOAT ROPE” which is what we called this past season.The migration or lack of, the lack of birds, the issues of traveling and challenges to film our Last Pass YouTube series.Why the weather affected the migration so much this year, where the birds were hung up and why we got what we got this year.We are not sure if

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48:35

Decoy Carving SECRETS from 6x Champion Tom Christie |...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2025/01/08

This episode Mario sits down with 6 Time World Decoy Carving Champion Tom Christie. We talk about Tom's love for hunting and all of Tom's decoys that he has carved for us at Final Approach. He talks about how he started carving and why he started carving as well as his challenges and what it's like carving a decoy that he has never carved before. We also touch on the tradition of carving and how we can keep that going with younger folks getting involved. Tyler and Kyle from Weatherby also join

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34:10

Big Water, Big Challenges, Big Ducks (ft. Mike Miller...

Final Approach Podcast ·

2024/12/25

In this epic episode, we sit down with Mike Miller from Colorado, who’s been hunting big water since his childhood on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania—just like Mario. They learned the tough lessons of big water hunting early, and those skills have stuck with them through the years.But that’s not all! We’re also joined by MLS soccer goalie David Bingham and his trusty dog Nitro, bringing some unexpected fun to the conversation. Plus, Kyle Killen from Weatherby makes a surprise appearance,

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42:49

Top Waterfowl Hunters: Who’s on the List? | Ep. 71

Final Approach Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Mario talks about a Field and Stream article that was out a few weeks ago. If you did not see it go over to their website or social pages to read it. It was called “The 25 Greatest Waterfowl Hunters of all time”. Their list has call makers, decoy carvers, dog handlers, conservationists and more on it. Mario sits down with Tyler Mann from Saskatchewan Goose Company and Kjartan Lorange “The Viking” from Iceland to talk about the title of the article and the list of people on it. Between the

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01:02:55

70. Elliot Snider from Freelance Duck Hunting

Final Approach Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Join us as we talk to Elliot Snider from Freelance Duck Hunting about content creation in the waterfowl scene, and how the season is going!

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01:17:03

69. All Things Gun Dogs

Final Approach Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Join us as we talk to Colby Martin, Miss Jesse and Miss Kylie from Black Warrior Gun Dogs in Alabama. We take time to talk about training a duck dog and how far you want to go with it. What are some things to look for in a dog before picking one from a trainer or a breeding. Tons of info on this podcast. If you are a dog person or want to be this is one to start with.

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01:15:51

68. Talking Turkey With Duke Turnage

Final Approach Podcast ·

2024/05/20

Today Mario is joined by Duke Turnage from Woodhaven Calls. They talk all things turkey and turkey hunting.

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