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 Zero Duck:30 and Zero Buck:30 . 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
163 episodes
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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1:23:15
Travis Thompson on Conservation, Corridors, and Commitment
Travis Thompson shares his journey as a fifth-generation Floridian dedicated to conservation through All Florida, his duck guiding business, and his work with the International Order of Theodore Roosevelt. His passion for protecting wild spaces...
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Episode 152
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1:40:00
The man behind the viral duck decoy coaching video shares his story | Dawson Yates
Dawson Yates shares his journey from basketball player to waterfowl guide, showcasing how hunting became his passion and led to his viral TikTok videos including the famous duck coaching pool clip.• Started duck hunting as a young boy b...
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Episode 151
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46:29
From Sporting Clays Stand Out to Waterfowl & Upland Enthusiast: Dawson Peek's Outdoor Journey
Dawson Peak shares his journey from growing up on a family-owned sporting clay range and quail hunting preserve to becoming a college shooting champion and avid waterfowl hunter.• Growing up in a family business managing sporting clay c...
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Episode 150
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1:25:25
Billy Campbell & Dennis Loosier @ Frogg toggs Booth | Dux Expo! | Regulations, Respect, and the Road Ahead for Waterfowl Hunters
Dennis Loosier and Billy Campbell from Dr. Duck join us to discuss the challenges facing public land hunters and the importance of mutual respect in preserving hunting opportunities for future generations.• The increasing regulations on...
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Episode 149
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51:32
You can't control wild birds, but you can make UNFORGETTABLE memories | Delta Thunder Outfitters @ Frogg toggs Booth | Dux Expo!
We sit down with duck hunting guide Kade Weatherford at the Ducks Expo 2025 to discuss the realities of waterfowl hunting and what to expect for the upcoming season. Cade shares his firsthand experience of managing expectations and creating mem...
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Episode 148
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25:46
Lucas Haygood @ Frogg toggs Booth | Dux Expo!
Lucas Haygood shares his journey to become a passionate duck hunter and social media presence, highlighting the importance of mentorship in the outdoors. He explains how his uncle Kyle gave him purpose through hunting after losing his father at...
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Episode 147
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30:15
DUX EXPO | LIVE FROM THE FROGGTOGGS BOOTH WITH DON ESPEY | What happens when comfort meets affordability in the marsh?
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28:11
Carson Tharp is changing how duck hunters approach motion decoys forever. | Jahpoo Outdoors
When Carson Tharp got his first Labrador retriever in college, he had no idea it would lead to creating one of waterfowl hunting's most innovative decoy systems. But that's exactly what happened when his frustration with existing motion decoys ...
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Episode 145
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1:23:36
From Texas to Michigan: Logan Archibald's Journey
Logan Archibald joins us to share his journey from Michigan to Texas and back again, discussing wildlife management, deer guiding, and how hunting communities can better support conservation through understanding and cooperation.• Born ...
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Episode 144
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1:32:54
The Perfect Lawn Won't Make You a Better Hunter, But These Tips Might
Preparing for hunting season requires more than just buying tags and cleaning your gear – it demands understanding the landscapes, animal behaviors, and biological rhythms that dictate success. Summer offers deer hunters a critical...
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Episode 143
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51:52
Happy Father's Day | Big Announcement
Tristan and Tony celebrate Father's Day with some throwback stories about some of their favorite outdoor memories together. Stay tuned to the end to hear about the big announcement!Companies we LOVE | Ways to Support the Podca...
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Episode 142
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54:23
Surviving Duck Season Creator, Joel Strickland
If you're obsessed with duck hunting and love to hear tips and tricks, this is a great podcast for you. We had a great time getting to talk with Surviving Duck Season Creator, Joel Strickland. Joel has leaned on his experience as a duck guide o...
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Episode 141
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1:25:11
Exciting New Things Happening @ froggtoggs ! | Donny Espey | frogg toggs Director of Marketing
We're excited to have new frogg toggs Director of Marketing, Donny Espey on the podcast to talk about his journey throughout the outdoor industry, exciting new things coming to froggtoggs, share hunting stories and much more!
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Episode 140
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1:00:59
Inside The Life Of An Alabama Crappie Fishing Guide | Shiloh Shoppell | Crappie Fishing Tips
Today we have Shiloh Shoppell back on the podcast to drop us some more great tips about crappie fishing, share what goes into the day to day of being a crappie fishing guide, and much more! This is the third time we have had Shiloh on the podca...
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Episode 139
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1:14:07