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
192 episodes
Arkansas Duck Hunting Real Talk | LIVE with Delta Thunder
We go live with Kade Weatherford from Delta Thunder Outfitters to talk Arkansas duck hunting as it really is, from drought-driven chaos to days when rain flips the switch and birds pour in. We also get into what makes a guide worth booking, why...
Illinois Deer Hunting Roots And An Underrated Waterfowl State | Grayson Slagle | Whitetails & Waterfowl
We sit down with Grayson Slagle from southern Illinois to talk whitetails, waterfowl, and why Illinois deserves more credit for duck and goose hunting than most people give it. We also get real about how social media can ruin hunting when it tu...
Listener Guest of The Month (Month 3) | Georgia Outdoorsman Jeremy Pannell
We sit down with Jeremy Pannell, a Georgia hunter who teaches himself the outdoors the old-school way and goes all-in when a season opens. We trade stories about duck hunting in tough places, staying mentally present in the woods, and why stewa...
Florida Bass Mastery | Captain Goggles Drops Some ELITE Bass Fishing Knowledge For Florida Bass Fishing
We sit down with Orlando bass guide Captain Christian “Captain Goggles” to talk about what really makes Florida bass fishing different and how he consistently puts clients on quality fish. We also get a candid look at the grind behind guiding, ...
Millie Winkelman's Journey To Delta Waterfowl
We sit down with Millie Winkleman from Delta Waterfowl and trace how she went from not growing up hunting to building a real career in the waterfowl conservation and outdoor marketing world. We get honest about what social media work actually r...
The Story Behind The Migration Waterfowl Podcast | Brian Halbleib
We sit down with Brian Halbleib of Migration Waterfowl to talk about building a weekly hunting podcast, staying honest when sponsors and gear enter the picture, and why documenting your seasons becomes its own kind of legacy. We also swap real-...
From Atlanta Woods To Arkansas Timber With 404 Outdoors
We sit down with Rithin Manchireddy @ 404 Outdoors to talk Georgia roots, learning curves, and what it really takes to turn weekend hunts into out-of-state adventures. We swap stories about duck clubs, frozen rice fields, public land turkeys, N...
North Georgia Fisherman | Luis Delgado
We sit down with Lou Delgado (the North Georgia Fisherman) to talk about the American dream, the cost of starting over, and why the outdoors still feels like the most honest place to build a life. Along the way, we dig into kayak fishing, river...
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<...
