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
177 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 177
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1:11:21
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...
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Episode 176
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57:52
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...
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Episode 175
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1:16:32
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...
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Episode 174
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1:17:23
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...
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Episode 173
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1:14:45
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 ...
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Episode 172
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1:43:48
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 ...
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Episode 171
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1:39:32
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...
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Episode 170
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57:43
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...
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Episode 169
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1:34:47
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<...
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Episode 168
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1:13:09
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...
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Episode 167
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43:48
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...
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Episode 166
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1:25:36
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 ...
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Episode 165
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1:22:02
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...
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Episode 164
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38:02
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 ...
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Episode 163
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1:01:42
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...
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Episode 162
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56:40
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...
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Episode 161
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2:00:32
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...
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Episode 160
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1:01:22
From Marketplace Waders To Road Trip Hunts & Bonds That Last Forever | Mike Pomaibo
We sit down with Mike from Pittsburgh to share a late-start duck hunting story full of humor, humble tactics, and the kind of friendships that outlast limits. From marketplace waders to road-trip hunts and faith in the marsh, it’s a grounded lo...
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Episode 159
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1:14:01
How Two Georgia Hunters Built An App To Connect You With Outfitters, Leases, And Essential Services
I saw Parker and Brody posting about their new app Wildlife Retreats recently and wanted to get these guys on the podcast to learn about it! It is brand new so keep in mind they are working on getting services on the app but they are on to s...
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Episode 158
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54:29
From TikTok To Tackle: Building Outdoor Brands | Brock Miller
We dive with Brock Miller into how he built Topwater Co. and Zook Fishing Co. by learning ads, prioritizing creative, and owning customer relationships. The talk moves from Meta’s AI shift and TikTok’s downturn to Amazon growth, brand partnersh...
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Episode 157
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45:58
Canada, Honkers, and A Waterfowl Addiction - Cal Mccarty
We sit down with our friend, Cal Mccarty to recap his recent Canada duck / goose hunting trip, talk about the ins and outs of hunting honkers in Illinois, and much more:• teal migration highs and lows across states• why northern ...
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Episode 156
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1:11:29
Colton Bailey on Coaching, Guiding, and the Real Joy of the Hunt
We sit down with our friend Colton Bailey—teacher, coach, and Arkansas waterfowl guide—to trace the path from the classroom to the pit blind and the values that tie them together. Mentors, faith, patience, and craft rise above limits and gear h...
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Episode 155
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1:30:29
Finding Peace Through Hunting, Fishing, and Ironman Training | Zach Maddox
Zach Maddox shares his journey from firefighter to Ironman competitor and how outdoor pursuits saved his mental health while inspiring his mission to help fellow first responders and veterans heal through nature and community support.• ...
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Episode 154
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1:21:20
What happens when you actually pattern your shotgun? | Ryan Burnett Co Founder of Pattern Pros
We sit down with Ryan Burnett, founder of Pattern Pros, who's revolutionizing waterfowl hunting with innovative shotgun shell variety packs that help hunters find their perfect ammunition match for improved accuracy and fewer wounded birds....
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Episode 153
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