The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, America’s first President delivers the first inaugural address, Hitler’s final act plays out in a bunker, and a Houston rapper is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Texas Tech wide receiver and rising country music artist Haydon Wiginton.  Haydon shares stories from his time with the Red Raiders, his deep-rooted passion for country music, and his plan to go all-in on his music career after football. He talks about his songwriting style, staying true to his musical roots, and balancing life between the gridiron and the stage.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a country music legend is born, the longest running primetime television series makes its debut, and the Boys in the Hood director passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on everything happening in the world today.  They break down the recent NFL Draft and the surprising slide of Shedeur Sanders, Jeff’s epic road trip from Seattle back to Knox City, Texas, and the strange world of alternative reality games like Second Life. The guys also dive into Trump’s proposed tariffs and tackle the complicated question of where the line falls between hate speech and free speech.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the founder of fascism is executed, one of the great late night hosts is born, and the greatest boxer of all time dodges the draft. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the biggest social media platforms changes hands, helping swing the election in 2024, a Texas actress is born, and a female rap artist passes away in a car accident in Honduras. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by bodybuilder and recovering addict Skyler Eades for a raw and powerful conversation.  Skyler shares his journey through years of drug addiction—much of it spent alongside his now wife, who stood by him even in the darkest moments. He opens up about numerous arrests, multiple suicide attempts, and the turning point that led him to finally get clean.  Now sober, Skyler talks about the long road of making amends and how he’s transformed his addictive personality into a driving force in the world of bodybuilding.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, at home work out videos become the thing to do and takes the country by storm in the 80’s, a movie director is born and you’re guaranteed to know his movies but not him, and a cosmetic mogul passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Scott Moss, a key player in one of the wildest lottery scandals in history.  In the early 1990s, Scott worked for a firm contracted by an Australian syndicate with an audacious plan: legally purchase every possible ticket combination in the Virginia lottery.  He breaks down how the plan was conceived and executed, the unexpected challenges that arose, the legal chaos that followed, and the loophole they exploited to shake the system.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the worst marketing decision and product flops in history began today, a singer/songwriter from in Vernon, Tx, is born, and an iconic sports commentator passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, defeat is imminent for Germany as World War II draws closer to an end, one of Johnny Depp’s ex-wives is born, and a President that claims he was “Not a Crook” passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Mike Micallef, President of the iconic Reata Restaurant, to talk all things food, Fort Worth, and perseverance.  Founded in 1995 in Alpine, Texas, Reata has grown into a cornerstone of Western fine dining in downtown Fort Worth.  Mike shares insights into the challenges of the restaurant industry, the craft behind creating an unforgettable dining experience, rebuilding after the 2000 Fort Worth tornado, and navigating the devastating impact of Covid-19.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a great American author passes away, a boxer turned actor is born, and a famous World War I fighter pilot falls out of the sky. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff shares the ins and outs about the life of a chipmunk, and Andy shares the timeline for the crucifixion of Jesus and lists the most common and uncommon dates for Easter to land on. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a natural disaster levels the west coast, a radio icon that transformed the way Americans celebrate New Years Eve passes away, and a Kardashian is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a former First Lady passes away, and an iconic muscle car makes its debut. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Father Stephen Gadberry. With Holy Week upon us they reflect on the meaning of Easter, the crucifixion of Jesus, and the miracle of the resurrection three days later. The guys dive into the mystery of the Shroud of Turin and what it reveals, and they wrap things up with a heartfelt discussion on what they each hope Heaven will be like.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a famous gunslinger engages in his final battle, the NFLs greatest head coach is born, and a member of automobile royalty passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down with Dusty Barber and Stacey Coker from On the Deck Outfitters in Arkansas. They discuss the idea of a guide’s license and how it might clean up the waterfowl outfitter world and also protect clients from fly by night guide services. They look at the alarming report about the decline in duck number, they share stories from owning and operating a hunting lodge, and they talk turkey hunting.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a famous artist is born, a President dies after an assassination attempt, and an unsinkable ship sinks. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Andy looks at some of the worst days on the stock market, and weird but true laws, and Jeff shares the wealthiest and poorest parts of our nation. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a medical miracle occurs, the orchestrator of the greatest Ponzi scheme dies, and a golfing legend falls apart on the greatest stage. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver sit down for a wide-ranging conversation covering some of the most pressing—and bizarre—stories making headlines today. From scientists working to bring back the legendary direwolf and the broader implications of resurrecting extinct species, to the ongoing tariff war and what it means for the future of American manufacturing, the guys dig into it all. They also discuss the tragic fatal stabbing at a Texas track meet and reflect on the larger cultural questions surrounding the end of meritocracy in modern society.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, NASA has a problem, a Dayton, Ohio comedian dies, and an assassin is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by none other than Audrey Desselle—famous Cajun cook and the man behind the wildly popular Cooking With Cajun channels, which have amassed over a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok. The guys dive into the rich heritage and deep cultural roots of Cajun cooking, exploring the diverse influences that make the cuisine so unique. Audrey shares how his journey as a content creator began, his down-to-earth approach to cooking, and how his passion for food goes hand-in-hand with his love for waterfowl hunting and the outdoors.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the tragic Red River tornado outbreak hit Wichita Falls, Texas, making one day Jeff will never forget, a football icon is born, and a comedic genius passes away.  This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Mike Hendershot for an unbelievable true story of a little bit of vigilante justice. After having his work trailer stolen in Nashville and receiving little help from the police, Mike decided to take matters into his own hands. With some good old-fashioned detective work and a push from local news coverage, Mike not only tracked down his stolen trailer—he helped bust up an entire ring of trailer thieves in the process.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the more horrific events of World War II started, a rap legend passes on, and an American icon and visionary is born,  This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Taylor Cavanaugh, a former United States Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire. Taylor’s journey is one of incredible highs and devastating lows. After earning his SEAL Trident, he found himself losing control. When his time in the military ended he found himself battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts. He nearly ended his life before he threw up a Hail Mary and made a bold move: joining the French Foreign Legion. It was there that he found the discipline and clarity to rebuild his life. Taylor opens up about the road that led him to the SEALs, the mistakes that got him kicked out of the U.S. military, and how the Legion ultimately became his path to redemption.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the body of a grunge music icon is found, a former First and Second Lady is born, and a wrestling superstar passes away days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the father of American manufacturing passes away, the first person to win a national championship in college and win a Super Bowl the following year is born, and one of the great American western movies is released. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff looks at the research around  Beethoven’s music fighting cancer cells, and Andy outlines the Ritz-Carlton’s famous $2000 rule. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, a civil rights activist is assassinated, a billion dollar box office superstar is born, and there’s tragedy at mid-court of a college basketball game. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in American history hits Dixieland, Mr. Las Vegas is born, and a man that was the all time winningest coach for many years passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Tim Grady from the great Long Island, New York. They discuss the unique waterfowl hunting around New York City, the upcoming NFL draft and life as a Giants fan, the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry, and the challenges of being an outdoorsman in an urban environment.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the greatest writer in the English language and world literature is thought to have passes away, a Chilean-American actor is born, and a musical superstar becomes a billionaire. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, the only six man football player to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame passes away, a famous stockbroker with scandalous financial schemes is born, and an incident so wild it might be fiction takes place underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff tells the story of the “Miraculous Staircase” and Andy tells of computer glitch that almost led to global annihilation. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today in history, Vince McMahon takes a big risk and brings the WWE to the national stage with the “Super Bowl of Wrestling”, a famous con man is born, and a Latina star tragically passes away. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by MLB All-Star pitcher, Bryce Elder.  With spring training in the rear view the guys talk about the long stretch of baseball that Bryce is geared up for, the NIL system impacting college sports, pre game rituals, and AI officiating.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, a comedic genius is born, one of America’s greatest athletes of all time passes away, and the circus comes to town. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Daniel Carter, who is a senior in the University of Oklahoma’s weather program.As storm season approaches, they discuss the nation's thunderstorm hotspots, share their thoughts on the movie Twisters, and explore topics such as weather manipulation, the thrill of storm chasing, and what made the El Reno tornado especially deadly and violent.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, a leader at NASA passes away but his commemorative telescope still leaves up with a sense of astonishment, one of America’s greatest directors is born, and the fight for Texas takes a gruesome turn but gives rises to a rally cry. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, a Godfather actor is born, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters passes away, and World War II reaches a significant turning point. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, a savant piano player and international superstar is born, an a great American author passes away, and a torture chamber is discovered in Philadelphia. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Dr. Cody Palmer and Dr. Michael Grohman from Big Country Veterans.Cody, the CEO of Big Country Veterans, is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in neurological rehabilitation. He first became involved with the organization as a volunteer at a hog hunting event, where he developed a deep passion for supporting the veteran community.Michael, the COO, served 27 years in special operations, retiring as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Throughout his career, he completed multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, the world’s biggest star of the time joined the military, and the father of magic is born. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths. This episode, Jeff explains the history of buying and building a home from Sears, then the guys look at wild and lawsuits. This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

In this series, Jeff and Andy look at historical events that took place on this day. Today, one of the least celebrated James Bond actors is born, an '80s television show sends America into a frenzy, and a famous prison shuts its doors. This series is brought to you by the great Boss Shot Shells.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Bassmaster Elite Angler, Matt Robertson. Matt is one of the most well known anglers on the Bassmaster circuit. They discuss Matt’s time in Texas ahead of this weekend’s Bassmaster Classic and his sketchy Airbnb in Ft. Worth, an aggressive wild hog, married life, and Andy and Matt set up a taser duel match for this dove season.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025