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In this episode Brian sits down with former NFL star Derek Wolf. Derek has recently retired and is all in on western bowhunting. Derek recounts his archery season along with the story on this giant tom Mountain lion. These professional athletes have such focused intensity and ice water running through their vanes. Derek is proof of that and made for a great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Zachary Hanson, who authored the book Turning Feral. He has a background in tech and found hunting and trapping and has never looked back. He moved out west and loves adventure hunting. The guys talk about that as well as elk and hunting the desert. They also talk about the learning curve involved with Western hunting.

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about making the moves to create a meaningful and fulfilling life, the balance between work, family and hunting. He goes in detail about this upcoming season and how he can be better, diving into time management, shooting, fitness and more. This is a good, authentic podcast all about building the quality life you want to live.

In this episode Brian sits down with MTNTOUGH founder Dustin Diefenderfer. The guys have a great, engaging conversation centered around mountain fitness. They dive deep on mental toughness, both in the mountains and in life. They talk about the correct training for the mountains and go through the right mix of strength and endurance. This is a great podcast that will surely help with your training and make you better in the mountains

In this episode Brian sits down with Steve Evens. Steve just got into western hunting a few years ago but has seen tremendous success. How has he seen such great success in such a short period of time? That's exactly what the guys dive into. The commitment, dedication, mindset and personal growth. It made for a great conversation and great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Mitchell Rolan. Mitchell is a hard working guy that was limited on time in 2022. He made the most of it by putting in the work during the off season and then going hard on his hunts. The guys discuss and break down his season bringing attention to the key things he did right. They talk over elk, deer and antelope hunting. It's a great conversation this week on EE.

This week Brian sits down with his good buddy and hunting partner, Dillon Ness. The guys talk over the past season and what it means to grind. They talk about mule deer hunting, both early and late, and go in depth on stalking. They then dive into what makes a successful stalk, the nuances of it and how they can be better. Brian and Dillon also cover spot and stalk elk hunting and how effective it can be in today's day and age. Just another great conversation between a couple good friends.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is a die-hard bowhunter and has worked tirelessly at his craft to be consistently successful. The guys really get into the bowhunting mindset in this episode and how it takes sheer will to become a great bowhunter. Hear about the work Cain puts in and his year-long efforts to find success. This is a great episode all about bowhunting the West.

In this episode Brian sits down with Logan Stark from Black Rifle Coffee Company. The guys talk about life, business and finding your passion. They chat about good leadership; what it means and what it looks like. They also talk about skydiving and how growth comes from the uncomfortable. The guys at BRCC are in the midst of a new project right now to benefit veteran families and Logan breaks down the details. It's another fascinating and introspective conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Matt is young but an absolute go getter in the mountains. He has a bunch of huge bucks and bulls to his credit both with Rifle and the bow. The guys dive into his season and lessons learned. They really tap into mental fortitude and talk over their mindset and how much it aids them both in hunting and in life. This is an awesome episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Rodger Holscher. Rodger is a go getter and just harvested his best buck to date. Its a giant deer and he and Brian discuss the work and preparation that went into it. The guys also get into archery elk and using different tactics to be successful. They talk about still hunting and getting into that thick timber where the elk like to be. They also visit about life and dive into what goes into an accurate rifle. This is a really fun conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Bowhunter Braden Forsyth. Braden had an archery sheep tag last season so the guys dive deep on having a once in a lifetime tag and hunt. They also visit on highcountry mule deer, elk and more. They chat about some of their working theories on finding consistent success. This is an awesome podcast between two great bowhunters.

In this podcast Brian sits down with his buddy Russ Carone. Russ is an amazing archery hunter and the guys visit about their season. Brian talks over his challenges finding a moose and how difficult archery hunting can be. The guys talk over early season mulies as Russ harvested a bomber buck this season. They also discuss late season bucks and the challenges that come with hunting them. Russ harvested an amazing, late-season deer after the guys recorded this podcast. Another great conversation between a couple die hard archery guys!

In this episode Brian sits down with JP Vicente from Big Chino Outfitters. JP is based out of Arizona and is one of the best in the business at producing huge, mind blowing trophies. The guys chat about some of his tactics and specifics about Arizona. Along with that they talk about the enjoyment of the hunt and how to get the most out of the experience. There is great information throughout this podcast as JP is a wealth of knowledge.

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He recounts his latest Shiras' moose hunt, which spanned close to 30 days. He talks about how important positive self talk is and having the right attitude for success. He dives into the grind and how to be persistent to achieve our bowhunting goals. He also talks about the muley rut and hunting with his daughter. This is a classic, solo podcast as Brian has just completed one of his toughest challenges to date.

In this episode Brian sits down with Preston Ward from Mountain Physio. Preston is a physical therapist and has catered his business to suit bowhunters. Preston is a die hard bowhunter as well and so the guys visit about that first. Then they get into recovering from an injury and preventative body maintenance. They also talk about the best preparation for the mountain hunts we all love. It's another great podcast this week on EE!

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Andrew Whitney from Stone Glacier. Andrew is a bow guy and consistently gets it done on trophy critters. The guys dive deep into the new age of archery elk hunting. They talk over tactics, animal behavior, thinking outside the box, attitude and mental toughness and what a huge role each of these play in being successful. This is an awesome episode and exactly why you come to listen to EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Geoff Nemnich from Eastmans' Predator Pros Podcast. The guys talk about off season hunting for coyotes and wolves. T hey also talk over rifles and cartridges. Along with that they talk about accuracy and how to get the most out of the guns we shoot. This is a great conversation between a pair of hardcore hunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Sam Davis. Sam is a diehard bowhunter and year after year he has epic seasons. This year was no different as he was successful on a bison, bull elk, buck deer and buck antelope. He works tirelessly at his craft and his work shows in his consistent success. The guys break down his season and catch up this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his two Austalia buddies Craig Hailes and Josh Rogers along with his good hunting buddy Dan Heavrin. The guys have been going hard for elk in the prime of the rut. They recount close calls and lessons learned. They chat about high pressure elk, locating bulls and go in-depth on the plays they made. It's a great late night podcast with a bunch of insights and laughs along the way.