The Holt Outdoors Podcast
The Holt Outdoors Podcast is your campfire companion for all things hunting, hounds, and heart. Hosted by Brennan Holt—with regular appearances from family and friends—this family-friendly show dives deep into the world of deer hunting, turkey hunting, coon hunting, and the rewarding (and humbling) process of training hunting dogs.
Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or just starting your first pup, each episode blends storytelling, honest lessons from the field, and tips you can actually use. Expect practical insights, meaningful reflections, and real conversations about what it takes to raise a good dog, become a better hunter, and enjoy the journey along the way.
With a strong sense of community, faith, and family values, The Holt Outdoors Podcast isn’t just about the hunt—it’s about the people, the dogs, and the deeper connections we build through the outdoors.
🎯 Join us for honest hunting stories, dog training wins and struggles, behind-the-scenes YouTube updates, and thoughtful chats with fellow hunters and handlers from across the country.
New episodes drop regularly—subscribe now and become part of the Holt Outdoors community.
The Holt Outdoors Podcast
Coonhound Reality Check: Shy, Nova & the PKC Leash Lock Rule Explained!
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We're back! After a little time off — a move, welcoming our second daughter, and some extra days in the NICU — the Holt Outdoors Podcast is officially back, and we're picking the pace back up with a podcast every week.
In this episode, Brennan gives an honest update on his two dogs: Nova, a young, naturally independent pup, and Shy, a streaky but talented competition dog with 3 UKC cast wins and a PKC cast win under his belt. We talk through the real highs and lows of raising and competing coonhounds — and why being honest about your dog matters more than excuses.
Plus: a full breakdown of the PKC leash lock rule being removed from all events, what it actually meant, and how it could change the way competition coon dogs are bred going forward.
Big thanks to our sponsor, Johnson's Telemetry, for handling all my Garmin needs.
🐾 CCS Season 2 drops soon — members get early access. Keep an eye out!
🛒 Merch, info, and everything Holt Outdoors: https://holtoutdoors.com
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Welcome back — where we've been
1:03 Sponsor: Johnson's Telemetry (Garmin)
1:18 CCS Season 2 + early access for members
1:57 New website & merch at holtoutdoors.com
3:17 Life update: moving + welcoming our second daughter
6:18 Tonight's topic: my two dogs
7:23 Nova's story — breeding, independence & first trees
14:42 Shai's story — cast wins and the ups and downs
19:33 Riding the highs and lows + being honest about your dog
23:30 PKC leash lock rule removed — what it was, explained
27:53 Could this change how coon dogs are bred?
30:41 What's coming: weekly podcasts, Coonhound Chronicles & GoPro hunts
💬 Sound off in the comments: How do you think dropping the leash lock will change the way dogs are bred?
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Holt Outdoors — working hounds, told straight.
Coon hunting, hound training, and honest stories out of the Southwest Missouri woods. We run dogs, we film it straight, and we put it all here — competition nights, young-dog struggles, and the wins that make it worth it.
What you'll find:
• The Coonhound Championship Series (CCS) — our head-to-head competition
series
• The Holt Outdoors Podcast — houndsmen, breeders, and the people who live it
• Hunts, training, and the dogs themselves
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