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Send us Fan Mail Last week’s conversation about Alpha-Gal syndrome generated a lot of interest.. so we’re back with Part 2. Once again, I’m joined by Dr. David Allen, a healthcare professional who has personally lived with Alpha-Gal for more than two decades. In this episode, we dive deeper into the realities of living with Alpha-Gal, including common misconceptions, hidden triggers, long-term outlook, prevention strategies, and what every hunter and outdoor enthusiast should understand about...

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Send us Fan Mail We’ve been hearing more and more about Alpha-gal syndrome and because so many of us spend our lives outdoors, I wanted to spend some time digging into this important topic. So this week I’m joined by Dr. David Allen, a healthcare professional who has personally lived with Alpha-gal syndrome for more than two decades. That unique perspective gives him insight not only as a medical expert, but as someone who understands the actual challenges that come with this condition. We di...

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m sitting down with Scott Branca from Branca Boys Spurs. Most turkey hunters know Scott from his incredible replica spur creations and custom knives but there’s a whole lot more to the man than craftsmanship. We talked turkeys .. how a hunt back in 1994 changed his life forever and why turkey hunting gets so deep in a man’s soul. Scott is one of those humble, steady people you’re thankful to know. The kind of man who quietly pours his heart into everything he crea...

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m sitting down with the guys from Great Plains Ag to talk summer food plots. Folks tend to overthink it sometimes, but the truth is it doesn’t have to be complicated. Heck… I did it. We’re talking timing, planting tips, mistakes to avoid, and ways to make your property better without turning it into a full time job. If you’ve been thinking about putting in a summer plot but weren’t sure where to start, this one’s for you. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt:&nbs...

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a little different and it’s one that means a whole lot to me. A few weeks ago I got a message from a family down in Georgia about a man named Jeff Daniel who was going through one of the hardest seasons of his life after losing his wife earlier this year. They thought maybe a short phone call from me might lift his spirits a little. Instead, I loaded up and drove to Georgia. What followed was one of the most meaningful weekends I’ve had in a long time. ...

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m in the middle of the spring turkey run, and it’s been a good one. I’m sharing two hunts that couldn’t have been more different… but both meant a lot. First, a road trip out to Nebraska with two of my grandsons where Cranky wrapped up his Grand Slam. There’s nothing like watching that happen and being there for it. Then, back closer to home, an unexpected hunt with my youngest daughter, Lauran. No big plans, no pressure.. just time together in the turkey woods. (...

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Marcus Lashley, better known as Dr. Disturbance. Last week we got into plenty of turkey talk and this week we’re picking right back up where we left off. Marcus has spent a lifetime studying wild turkeys but what I enjoy most is talking to him as a hunter. There’s a difference between knowing about turkeys and knowing how to hunt them.. and Marcus brings both to the table. We covered more strategy and stories so if ...

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m sitting down with Dr. Marcus Lashley, better known to many of y’all as Dr. Disturbance. Most folks want to talk science, biology and research when they sit down with Marcus. That’s all good and well, but I wanted to talk TURKEY HUNTING. And let me tell you something… this man knows his way around the woods. We swapped stories, talked hunting strategy and what years in the woods will teach you. Marcus is sharp as they come, but he’s also the real deal when it com...

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

Send us Fan Mail God bless Texas. In this episode, I’m recapping a special trip down to the Lone Star State, starting with a hunt alongside the winner of the Foxhole Shootout Auction and then heading to Heart of Texas with my three grandsons. The highlight? My youngest grandson Ben (better known as “Cranky”) joining the brotherhood. He was able to harvest his 2nd Rio, but this time he called all the shots. This one’s special. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ff...

Published: 14 April 2026

Send us Fan Mail After sharing the first five, it’s time to finish the list. In Part 2 of the “10 Commandments of Turkey Hunting,” I’m covering commandments six through ten… the rest of the tongue-in-cheek lessons the spring woods have taught me over the years. If you’ve spent any time chasing turkeys, you’ll probably recognize yourself in more than one of these. And if you’re new to it, maybe these last five commandments will save you a little frustration… or at least give you somethin...

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

Send us Fan Mail After the overwhelming response to my NWTF Convention talk, I figured I’d bring the “10 Commandments of Turkey Hunting” straight to the podcast. These aren’t hardcore how to rules… they’re the tongue-in-cheek lessons and humorous truths you only learn in the turkey woods. In Part 1, I’m sharing the first five commandments. They’ll hopefully make you laugh, nod your head and probably remind you of a hunt that didn’t go quite as planned. Whether you’ve chased gobblers for decad...

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m sharing my account of the Mossy Oak 2026 Veterans Hunt down in south Florida. These hunts are always special. It’s time spent with men who’ve given more than most of us ever will. I’ve got a lot of admiration for these warriors and what they represent. Grateful for everyone who helps make it happen and for all of you who continue to support it. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsale Twitter: @FistDirt TikT...

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

Send us Fan Mail We’re wrapping up the Secret Sauce series with a man I’ve known a long time and respected even longer, Bo Prestidge. Bo is a longtime friend, a Mossy Oak brother, a farmer, outfitter and a true student of the land. From his early days in Tyronza, Arkansas, to building a farming operation in Mississippi and growing Wildlife, Inc. into one of the most respected hunting destinations in the country, Bo has spent a lifetime learning what the land, the birds and the seasons have to...

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

Send us Fan Mail The Secret Sauce series rolls on and this week I’m sitting down with one of my favorite turkey hunters on the planet, Fred Law. Fred has spent a lifetime in the turkey woods and decades guiding deer and turkey hunters in south Alabama. When you’ve guided that many hunters (year after year) you learn things you can’t get from a book or a highlight reel. Fred has seen just about every mistake, every success and every kind of turkey behavior you can imagine. As part of the Secre...

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week we pause our Secret Sauce series to remember a man who meant a great deal to us.. Mr. Fox Haas. In the days since his passing, I’ve heard from people across the country who felt connected to him through stories, photos and the adventures his family so generously shared. That connection speaks to the kind of man he was. At the recent NWTF Convention, the long lines of people wanting something connected to Mr. Fox said it all. He made people feel special. In thi...

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026

Send us Fan Mail The Secret Sauce series keeps rolling and in this one I’m visiting with Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke of Mad Hatter Calls. Dean is a call maker, turkey hunter and one of the most thoughtful minds I’ve ever been around in the turkey woods. You may recognize him from The Disease, a documentary that perfectly captures the obsession, sacrifice and pull that turkey hunting has on those of us who live for spring mornings. As part of the Secret Sauce series, I asked Dean the same ...

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re bringing back one of my favorite things we do on Fist Full of Dirt .. The Secret Sauce. I ask the same 20 questions to four of the best turkey hunters on the planet. Different regions. Different styles. Different backgrounds. Same questions. We’re kicking this series off with a legend. Ernie Calandrelli has spent more than 40 years in the turkey woods. He’s a Hall of Fame turkey caller, a master of the wing bone call and for 35 years he helped shape the ...

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail Every year before a single gobbler sounds off, I like to visit with someone who truly understands turkeys and the people who chase them. For me, that’s Dave Owens of The Pinhoti Project. Dave is a champion turkey caller, a teacher at heart and one of the most respected voices in turkey hunting today. Through his videos, storytelling and honesty.. he’s helped countless hunters become better in the woods. This episode has become a bit of a tradition around here. Y’all settle in...

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail Hard to believe it’s been 50 years, because I remember when this all started. This week I’m visiting with Chris Kirby of Quaker Boy, a turkey calling champion, Hall of Famer and the man now carrying the torch for a company built by his father Dick Kirby. We talk about honoring his dad and what it means to follow something you were truly *called* to do. From competition stages to call-making benches to spring mornings in the woods, this episode is about legacy and staying true...

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, I sit down with Jared Lewis, one of the cofounders of Apex Ammunition, and Boomer Brown, to talk about turkey loads, tungsten shot and why Apex has earned the trust of so many serious turkey hunters. We get into how Apex got started, what separates tungsten from traditional shot and how current tariffs are affecting the cost and availability of ammo. I learned a lot from this discussion, and I think any turkey hunter who cares about doing thing...

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail Colonel Tom Kelly never set out to write a classic. He set out to tell honest stories about the turkey woods, the people in them and the moments that stay with you long after the season ends. This week we’re joined by Kelly’s daughter, Laura Bates, for a conversation about the man behind the words and the unlikely path of Tenth Legion… a book that began as a self-published, (and later bootlegged) favorite passed hand to hand among hunters and became one of the most influentia...

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode wasn’t planned. It happened the way the best things always do… at hunting camp, surrounded by old friends and stories that get better with time. I sat down with two of my best buddies.. Charlie O’Brien, former Major League Baseball catcher with 20 years in the big leagues and a World Series ring, and also a Mossy Oak Deer Thug; and Bubba Bruce (known to most folks as “Just Bubba”) a Mossy Oak Turkey Thug and my lifelong friend from back home who’s been the...

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail This week I sit down with Keith Mark of Hunter Nation to talk about something every hunter should care about… protecting our way of life. We cover why hunting is facing more pressure than ever, how decisions made outside the woods affect what happens in them and why staying informed and engaged matters. Keith explains what Hunter Nation is doing to defend access, support science-based wildlife management and keep hunters at the table. This isn’t about politics, it’s about ste...

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Send us Fan Mail I threw a simple question out there, “what’s the best, funniest or most meaningful name you’ve ever given a deer stand or hunting spot?” and y’all absolutely showed up. For our final episode of the year, we’re reading some of your stories and getting reminded why these places mean so much to us. Behind every name is a memory, a person, a season or a lesson that sticks out. As we close out the year, I just want to say thank you for listening, sharing and being part of th...

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail There’s only one deer in my office. It’s a small four point… my bride’s first deer. And it took her several seasons to get there. She passed deer. She waited. She had to walk her own path. When I shared that story online, the comments poured in. Stories. Memories. Gratitude. People defining what a “trophy” really means to them … first deer, hunts with parents who are gone now, kids in the stand. This episode is built entirely around those responses and if you’ve ever question...

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail “Laureen” recently sat down with Walker, Matt and Cranky in the Camo Cave and put them all on the mic. They swapped stories from all the years we’ve spent together outside, talked about what they’ve learned and opened up in a way they never would’ve with me in the room. I’m hearing this one fresh with all of you, and from what I’m told, there’s plenty of laughter mixed in with the nostalgia. This one’s full of memories, lessons, and a whole lot of heart from the boys wh...

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m visiting with Jason Thornton, better known as The Edible Outdoors Cook. Jason grew up hunting and fishing in the heart of south Louisiana and he lives the kind of lifestyle most folks dream about. Waterfowl, whitetails, crappie, redfish, shrimping… if it comes from the land or the water, his family is putting it on the table. We dig into how he handles wild game in the kitchen, the traditions he grew up with and how he feeds friends and family with the bounty he...

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail Every Thanksgiving I fire up the microphones for our annual tradition with the girls… and this year we talk family traditions, what we’re thankful for and the stories that only come out once everybody’s full of turkey (or ham if you’re Avery). It’s exactly what Thanksgiving with this crew always feels like. Thanks for listening! Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsale Twitter: @FistDirt TikTok: @originalturkeythug ...

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re sitting in the camo cave feeling mighty thankful. We just hit 300 episodes, so I asked listeners to tell me which moments meant the most to them… and the responses stopped me in my tracks. Your stories, your encouragement and your memories from three hundred shows reminded me exactly why we started this journey. We wrap things up with a rare visit from Yaya, who shares some of her Thanksgiving kitchen rules, dealbreakers and a few tips she swears by. This epis...

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with Chuck Sykes, and this time the conversation goes even deeper. In Part II, we break down the realities, misconceptions and tough decisions facing today’s hunters, agencies and conservation organizations. Chuck shares what most people never hear … how data, funding, access, participation and public perception are shaping the future of hunting and shooting sports. You’ll hear insight on recruitment and retention, policy challenges, social media’s impact, why op...

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail From a guide at Bent Creek Lodge to head of Alabama Game and Fish … and today CEO of the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports, Chuck Sykes has a very unique perspective on what’s actually going on in the hunting world. He has the education and experience, access to tons of good data, along with a country boy’s take on changes and opinions in today’s environment. This one is fascinating and maybe a bit alarming. Either way you need to listen and hear some cold hard f...

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail I’ve known Gerald Swindle a long time, and I’ll tell you right now … this ain’t your average fishing interview. We didn’t talk techniques or tackle, we talked life. From grit and hard knocks to faith and second chances.. this one’s about how a poor country boy fought his way to the top and never lost his humor along the way. Oh, we talk a little hunting too because that’s where his heart really is. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Insta...

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Send us Fan Mail We’re semi-live from the creepy camo cave for our annual Halloween special and this one will make the hair stand up on your neck… in a family friendly way of course. Every hunter’s felt it, that moment when the woods just… go silent. No wind, no birds, no reason. In this year’s spooky special I’m sharing my own story of that eerie quiet, plus some listener tales of strange things that go bump in the backwoods. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Ins...

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail I’ve known Ted Nugent a long time and every time we talk.. I walk away inspired all over again. Nobody loves bowhunting (or lives it out loud) like Ted does. We got into everything from his early hunting days to the passion and discipline that still drive him after all these years. It’s vintage Uncle Ted.. fired up, full of wisdom and *always* rooted in respect for the hunt. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsale Twit...

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail I asked y’all to send me the best hunting advice you’ve ever been given … and boy, did you deliver. In this episode, I’m reading through some of your stories and sharing a few lessons that have stuck with me through the years. Some are funny, some are sentimental and some might just change the way you hunt. Thank you for listening! Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsale Twitter: @FistDirt TikTok: @originalt...

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025

I asked y’all to send me the best hunting advice you’ve ever been given … and boy, did you deliver. In this episode, I’m reading through some of your stories and sharing a few lessons that have stuck with me through the years. Some are funny, some are sentimental and some might just change the way you hunt. Thank you for listening!    Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt:  Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsale Twitter: @FistDirt TikTok: @originalturkeythug Instagram : @CuzStrickland Twitter: @CuzStrickland Facebook: @CuzStrickland YouTube: Cuz411

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week I made the trip up to 2nd Amendment Outdoors in Corinth, Mississippi to hang out with Kevin Cribley, better known around here as The Saddle Guy. We got into all things archery and saddle hunting: gear setups, comfort and safety. Kevin’s one of those fellas who’s tried it all and he’ll tell you straight what works and what doesn’t. If you’ve been curious about saddle hunting… or just love good hunting talk, this one’s worth your time in the stand. Stay conne...

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, I’m visiting with Jim Kuhn of The Roost Lodge and the brand new owners to talk about what’s next for one of the most beloved camps in turkey hunting. From decades of memories to fresh plans for the future, you’ll hear the full story… straight from the people keeping the spirit of The Roost alive. Change is in the air but some things stay exactly the same: good dirt, good folks and turkey hunts that feels like home. Stay connected...

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail Everybody’s got an opinion on what bucks do when the velvet comes off… coats start changing and food sources shift. But I wanted more than opinions, I wanted facts. That’s why I sat down with Dr. Bronson Strickland who’s got decades of real-time location data on whitetails. Join us as we cut through the guesswork and talk about what the deer are actually doing during that transition window. From movement patterns to food preferences.. this is the kind of info t...

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week I sat down with Madison Dixon from Mississippi State’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute. Now if that sounds fancy, it is .. but trust me, this is one of the most down to earth conversations you’ll hear about where drones and farming are headed. Madison’s not only an expert with over 1,800 hours in the air, he’s also a 5th generation Mississippi farmer. We covered everything from using drones in agriculture, to how these “uncrewed aircraft systems” are changi...

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week I visited with Scot Evans, archery expert, bow shop owner and the man behind the wildly popular TikTok channel BowTok. If it’s got a string, a cam, or a release aid .. we covered it. From budget setups to high end gear, tuning tricks to common mistakes, Scot breaks down bows in a way that makes sense whether you’re brand new to the game or been slinging arrows for decades. Thanks for listening! Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instag...

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail Back in the mid 90s we launched an outdoor TV show called Hunting the Country on TNN. Nobody knew it at the time, but it went on to run for two decades and became one of the longest standing hunting shows on national television. What made it different? We kept it about regular folks, relatable hunts and real stories. Judging by the response when I asked if you wanted to hear the full story, a lot of you still remember setting the VCR and watching with your dad. This wee...

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week I sat down with the great Malcolm Reed from How to BBQ Right and let me tell you, not only did I get to pick his brain, I got to taste some of that award winning BBQ too. Man.. We talked about how to handle wild game the right way and Malcolm dropped some absolute gems for anybody who loves good food and the outdoors. If you like hunting, grilling or just eating, this one’s for you. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodp...

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Jim Peeler didn’t grow up in the woods.. that came later in life. And when it did, God used it to put him on a path he never saw coming. Today, he runs the Jungle Mobile Petting Zoo, a nonprofit that brings critters to special needs folks, law enforcement, first responders, veterans and more as a form of therapy and connection. Talk about a fist full of dirt! Jim’s story is about second chances, stepping into your calling and the amazing things that can happen when you let ...

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail First time I ever went out west after elk, I was with a crew of southern rookies big on dreams and short on experience. (And funds) We hiked, we laughed, we got altitude sickness… and we didn’t kill a thing. But looking back, it turned into one of my favorite hunts ever. Sometimes the best trips aren’t about what’s in the freezer, they’re about the stories you bring home. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandforsal...

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with Part 2 of our bowhunting bull session with Dustin Apple, a.k.a. White River Rambo.. and we’re dialin’ it in even tighter. This round, we’re diving deeper into tuning your setup and fixing those little mistakes that can blow a perfect hunt. From old school bow tricks to confidence at full draw.. Dustin’s dishing out what every hunter needs to hear before hittin’ the woods. If you liked Part 1, you’re gonna love this one. Stay connected with Fist...

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Send us Fan Mail Strap in, bowhunters… Fist Full of Dirt is kickin’ off a special two part series with none other than Dustin Apple, a.k.a. White River Rambo. Whether you’re fixin’ to pull back a bow for the first time or you’ve been flingin’ arrows your whole life, this episode’s got somethin’ for you. We’re talkin’ gear setups on a budget, breaking down target panic, and how to find the right bow that fits you… not just what the internet says is cool. With bow season right around t...

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail Well, we’re back… and so are the snakes. Part 2 of Cold Blooded Confessions picks up right where we left off, with more wild and weird snake stories from folks who lived to tell the tale. You’ll laugh, you’ll squirm, and you might even check your boots before steppin’ outside. Now listen, if Part 1 didn’t show up for you last time, that’s on the Apple Podcasts gremlins, not us. But don’t worry, we tacked the whole first part onto the end of this one so you don’t miss a beat....

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again … I don’t do snakes. And after hearin’ some of y’all’s stories? I feel like I’ve got good reason. In this episode, we’re kickin’ off Part 1 of our listener submitted snake tales. From blinds to barns, these stories had me laughin’, wincin’, and in one case, lookin’ around my feet just to be sure. Y’all did not disappoint. So grab a chair, take a deep breath, and get ready for some honest-to-goodness snake chaos straight from ...

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fist Full of Dirt, we’re on location at Allen Chiropractic with Dr. David Allen. He’s a longtime friend, golf partner, hunting buddy, and the guy who just helped put me back together after a rough episode with my back. We’re talking about what causes those back blowouts, how to fix one, and more importantly how to keep your back strong in the first place. Stay connected with Fist Full of Dirt: Instagram: @ffodpodcast Instagram: @moplandf...

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025