One Hell Of A Life Outdoor Podcast
The One Hell Of A Life Outdoor Podcast hosted by father-son duo Tony Vogel and Tristan Vogel, Owners of One Hell Of A Life Outdoors . Our passion lies in bringing every hunter the REALITY of what it REALLY takes to hunt their target animal while equipping them with the knowledge to be a successful hunter and promoting the lost "old school values" that laid the foundation for the sport we love so much today.
Episodes
184 episodes
Spencer Lewis | A Marine’s Travel Bug, Duck Hunting, And The Power Of Staying Real Online
We sit down with Spencer Lewis to trace the path from Texas Gulf Coast fishing to Marine Corps travel and a full-blown obsession with duck hunting and exploration. Along the way, we talk culture shock, community, social media authenticity, and ...
How A Louisiana Creator Turns Wild Hunts Into Stories | Jared Serigne
We catch up with Jared Serigne from Outside the Levees on what it really takes to produce weekly outdoor videos in Louisiana while staying honest about the chaos of weather, wildlife, and shifting algorithms. We also go deep on the BP oil spill...
Kyle Patrick Breaks Down What It Takes To Make A Living Fishing | Bass Masters Elite Series Pro
We sit down with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kyle Patrick to hear how he goes from a dock-fishing kid in upstate New York to making a real living in professional bass fishing. We get honest about money, pressure, health setbacks, and the small ...
From First Duck Season To Boat Builds In Georgia | Kaiden Mahoney | Listener Guest Of The Month
We hang out with listener guest Caden Mahoney and talk through the real Georgia grind of public land duck hunting, boat tinkering, turkey season, and why the woods still feel like church to a lot of us. The conversation turns personal when we g...
DEET & SCENT-Free Bug Protection For Hunters | Will Fontenot
We sit down with Will Fontenot from Hunt Repellent to hear how a DEET-free, scent-free insect repellent went from a South Louisiana problem to a fast-growing product on shelves across multiple states. Along the way we get into the sales grind b...
Inside UF’s Wild Turkey Research In Florida | Dr. Kelly O'Neil
We talk with Dr. Kelly O’Neill from the UF Game Lab about what turkey research in Florida actually looks like and why solid data matters before anyone changes regulations. We get into captive poult studies, habitat management, and the Florida s...
Burn The Ships And Go Hunt | Kurt Belding's Story
We sit down with Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV to talk about betting on yourself, building a life around western hunting, and what “burn the ships” looks like when the money runs out. Kurt also breaks down the mental side of backcountry...
Inside Frogg Toggs: Marketing, Gear, and the Outdoor Industry | Donny Espey
We sit down with Donny Espey from Frogg Toggs to talk careers in the outdoor industry and why the best marketing usually looks like real people having real fun. We also get honest about content strategy, TikTok trends, and what actually builds ...
How Kentucky Became The Bow Fishing Capital | Max Wadlington
We sit down with Max Waddlington of Force Feed ’Em Bowfishing to learn why Eddyville, Kentucky earns its “bowfishing capital” reputation and how anyone can get started without a complicated setup. We get into invasive carp, gear that actually m...
Finding Peace And Purpose In The Woods | Brittany Manuel
We welcome Brittany Manuel from Oklahoma to share how adult-onset hunting, faith, and public land grit reshaped her life. From nursing to 40 Wings Waterfowl, we explore mentorship, mental health, and the joy of building community in the outdoor...
Turkeys For Tomorrow | How Private Land, Predators, And Smart Harvest Can Rebuild Turkey Populations
We sit down with biologist and CEO Jason Lupardus to break down turkey declines, the power of private land co-ops, and a bold, multi-state predator-prey research push. We share practical harvest math, habitat tips, and a new citizen science too...
Inside The Art Of Waterfowl Taxidermy
We sit down with Georgia taxidermist Seth Farmer to unpack the craft behind lifelike waterfowl mounts, from field care and skin prep to eyes, materials, and creative showpieces. Along the way we talk hybrids, realistic timelines, budget options...
How Sharing Real Hunts Can Save Outdoor Culture And Inspire The Next Generation | Hunter Stanley & Hunt Digest
We sit down with Hunt Digest founder Hunter Stanley to explore why stories matter more than staged photos, what guiding really takes behind the scenes, and how public land ethics, mentorship, and honest media can grow the next generation. From ...
Louisiana Marsh Hunting, Conservation Conversations, & Kade "Biskit" Bidstrup
We swap deer stands for marsh blinds with Biscuit, tracing a teal hunt that set a lifetime hook and the hard-won lessons of Louisiana waterfowling. From diver spreads and coot decoys to refuge myths, flooded corn debates, and mental health, we ...
Hand-Carved Decoys, Faith, And The Hunt Experience | Mike Marino
We sit down with Colorado decoy carver and pastor Mike Marino to explore how lifelike cork rigs change hunts, shape memories, and connect craft with faith. From first flawed blocks to competition wins and urn decoys that carry a retriever’s ash...
From South Carolina Swamps To Arkansas Limits: Crafting A Woodsman’s Mindset | Colton Hayes
We launch a new listener spotlight with South Carolina hunter Colton Hayes, exploring how a woodsman’s mindset turns hard country into consistent success. From tight river traffic and wood duck tactics to blue-collar grit and a soulful turkey s...
How Kade Weatherford Started Delta Thunder Outfitters In NE Arkansas | This Year's Severe Drought | Snow Goose Looking Promising
We unpack a rain-starved duck season in Northeast Arkansas and why Kade Weatherford is very optimistic about snow goose season! We talk about the grind behind guiding and the real costs.• Delta Thunder’s origin, philosophy, and pricing<...
Duck Weather... A Little Too Late For Most | YOU Could Be Our Next Podcast Guest | Upcoming Vets Hunt / Snow Goose
We share big family news, then dig into a rare freeze that could flip a tough duck season into a southern surge while setting up a prime snow goose run. Along the way, we launch a listener-guest drawing, talk shop on careers in the blind, and m...
How A Hunter Turned A Camera Into A Career | Brian Ellithorpe
We sit down with filmmaker and waterfowler Brian Ellathorpe to trace his path from beginner gear to industry work, swapping hard-won lessons on camera fundamentals, safety on the Great Lakes, and why flight beats kill shots for reach and impact...
How A North Carolina Outfitter Juggles Crabbing, Duck Impoundments, Deer Farming, And Dog-Running | Jared Droze
We sit down with Jared from North Carolina’s coast to talk duck impoundments, big-water divers, commercial crabbing and catfish, deer farming economics, and the realities of bear and dog hunting culture. The throughline is habitat, hustle, and ...
Four-Man Limit In A Florida Marsh, Deer Season Round Up and Upcoming Waterfowl Hunts
We go from a Florida marsh four-man limit with no calling to hard-won lessons from a grindy public land deer season. Safety takes center stage on boats and timber, and we share plans for Delta Thunder, a Veterans Hunt, and Ike’s training journe...
From Illinois Honkers To Florida Marsh: A Hunter’s Whiplash Weekend
We chase Illinois honkers through Arctic lows, dial spreads for fickle field mallards, and stack firsts: a first honker, a first band, and a hard-won lesson in reading flight lines. Cold gear, decoy choices, and local history shape a week that ...
From Missouri Deer To Arkansas Ducks: Wins, Lessons, And Late-Season Strategy
We recap a whirlwind month: a Missouri venison run with a wild shot story, a first crossbow buck, a tough Arkansas opener shaped by water, and a hard call to move our Georgia public-land deer setup. Wind, thermals, and pressure become the bluep...
It's Never Too Late To Get Into Bow Hunting | The Dreaded Archer's Story - Tre Reed
We sit down with Tre Reed AKA the Dreaded Archer to talk about his journey to getting into archery. Tre was a college football player who found himself looking for somewhere to place his energy and focus after football and fell in love with Arc...
How Pineside Outdoors Built Community Around Outdoor Apparel And Performance Gear | Joe Strong
We sit down with Joe Strong of Pineside Outdoors to unpack how a few garage-made hats became a growing outdoor brand and why quality control, painful sampling, and honest field testing matter more than hype. Along the way we talk dogs, duck sea...
