Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Kip Fowler. Kip has been going on some absolutely wild adventures lately. From grizzly bears to Stone's and Dall's sheep, Kip has been going for it. The guys talk about these adventures, soaking it in and discussing what it takes to be successful, from training, gear selection and how to get the most out of these big adventures; this is a killer episode of Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd runs the Wingmen Podcast as well as being the managing Editor for both EBJ and EHJ magazines. Todd always has great insight into western hunting and the guys dive into antelope and elk hunting. Along with that the guys talk about support photos as well as harvest photos and what makes a good one. They also talk about writing and submitting stories to Eastmans'. A great podcast between a couple friends.

On this week's podcast Brian has his buddy Sam Davis back on. Sam is one of the best public land, DIY bowhunters on the planet. Year after year he arrows great trophy critters. He has the skills, the knowledge and spends the time in the field. It's a great podcast as the guys talk over his elk hunts from last year along with a good muley hunt. Sam is a treasure to us bowhunters and this episode is a must listen!

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with bowhunter Josh Kirchner. Josh resides in Arizona so he knows all about hot weather hunts. The guys chat about tips and tactics that help them in the heat. They also talk about the art of bowhunting. These guys always have a great conversation and they dive into the mindset, stalking and shot process. It's a great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Clint Casper. The guys both love high country mule deer and that is the focus of the podcast. They talk about locating bucks, making stalks and being in the red zone. They talk about the mentality needed and how dang difficult a mature muley buck is. It's a great conversation and episode if you love chasing mule deer.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kendall Card from Black Ovis. Kendall is a super-interesting guy who seeks out big adventures. The guys have a great conversation connecting through their love for high country mule deer. They go in depth about what it takes to find success, tactics and more. Along with that they talk gear, training and mental prep. This is a great episode of EE this week.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He highlights his most recent trip to Hawaii. He had tons of bowhunting action chasing goats, axis deer and a big multi-day adventure chasing Mouflon sheep. He talks about the things he did right and mistakes he made. There are tons of good lessons for any season in this one as spot and stalk bowhunting is so fresh in his mind. A great hunt that came down to the last hour of the last day.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Douglas. Kyle is one of the best tournament shooters in the game. You will be fascinated to hear his execution and thought process on it. He is a great shot but also an amazing bowhunter. Hear some of the tactics he uses to chase elk and deer. Also here about his biggest advantage and how he is so good at finding consistent success.

In this episode Brian sits down with his friend and cousin Chris Barney. Chris is a firefighter, hunter and high performer. He has worked in the highest stress situations and trains firefighters how to operate in these environment. Its a fascinating conversation about how to function in high stress and how the body and mind react. The guys also talk about breathing and how you can use it to perform better and also to be able to calm your heart rate. A great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. The guys talk about what it takes to be a successful bowhunter. They chat over the mindset, instincts and preparation. They talk about fitness, shooting and grit. There are successes, failures and valuable insight. A great conversation between a couple die hard bowhunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Graham. Tyler is a heck of a mule deer hunter and has a ton of experience chasing giants. The guys talk about that and talk about epic hunting. Then Tyler talks about a snowmobile accident he had. He was in rough shape and told he may never walk again. He has been fighting his way back to good health all by his mental fortitude, hard work and dedication. Its an amazing story and Tyler is the example for perspective and mental toughness. We can all learn from this podcast.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Mark Livesay. Mark is a wizard when it comes to E-scouting. He has so much knowledge and so many tactics for consistently finding elk. The guys have a great podcast chatting about zones of pressure, defining your hunt strategy, habitat animals like and much more. An absolute must listen if you have a western hunt this season.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with South Cox from Stalker Stick bows. This is an awesome conversation between a couple guys that absolutely love bowhunting. They talk about what it takes to get close and in South's case, ultra close. They talk about mistakes they have made and the evolution of becoming a proficient bowhunter. There's a lot of good muley info in this one as well as tips you can use for other species.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his spring bear season. It makes for good information as he talks about what he did right and mistakes he made. He dissects the plays he made and how dang good you have to be when stalking to be successful. He then talks about his upcoming big game season and the work he is putting in to be at his very best. He dives into the details of physical shape, shooting, scouting and time during season. This is a great solo podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this week's episode Brian Barney sits down with Preston Ward from MTN Physio. Preston is a die hard bowhunter and has a ton of knowledge about human performance. He helps guys rehab from injuries and is really knowledgeable about range of motion, strength and flexibility. He also helps guys get prepared for the most demanding hunts on the planet. Preston and Brian have a great discussion this week all about health and longevity.

In this episode Brian sits down with Dan Pickar. Dan is Brian's cohost on EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. The guys have a great friendship and both absolutely love to chase elk. This is a two part episode with the second part being released on EBJ. The guys get into tactics that work for them chasing big bulls. They break down the early season and the peak of the rut. There is so much information in this podcast and is a must listen if you hunt or have ever wanted to hunt elk.

In this episode Brian sits down with Marc Smith. Marc got his start with Eastmans' so the guys visit about that a bit. Then they get into talking about passion as Marc has recently committed himself to getting back into top physical condition. His motivation is to get back to hunting extreme country for mule deer and elk with his bow is the catalyst for his commitment. It's a great conversation and the fellas also talk about chasing sheep with a bow, failure, success and more.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tom Schneider from Stuck In The Rut. Tom is a blue collar hunter that carries his work ethic into everything he does. He is able to find consistent success in tough to hunt units. The guys discuss that as well as how to hunt the thick timber. They also talk about structuring their lives to get enough time to chase their dreams in the mountains. A great conversation full of good information this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Lane Walters. The guys really dive into staying involved and informed in the initiatives and regulations coming down the pipe. We have to make our voices heard and protect what we all love so much, hunting. They talk about what we can all do to help our fellow hunters and future generations. Along with that they visit about Alaskan hunting and some elk and mule deer as well.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse works on thousands of bows and so the guys discuss how to set them up from scratch. They talk about what's important and what's not that big of a deal. If you want a forgiving, good shooting bow this conversation will help you get next level bow set up. The guys also get into hunting mule deer during the tough October season. A great EE podcast this week.