Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his latest adventure hunt in Hawaii. He goes in depth on hunting Axis and his quest to kill a 30" buck. He talks about hunting Mouflon sheep and how switched on they are. This is a great hunting story podcast as he absolutely went for it in Hawaii.

In this episode Brian sits down with Josh Kinser from Swagger Bipods. The guys discuss Josh's Montana elk hunt from last year. They also get into the importance of hunting with kids and Josh shares one of his favorites from last season. Along with that they get into moon phases and how it applies to animal activity. At first Brian admits he thinks it's hocus pocus but Josh convinces him that he needs to pay more attention to it.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Jason Matzinger. Jason has just got back from one of the most amazing hunts of his life. He went up and hunted Dall sheep with Dustin Roe in NWT. It brings him new perspective of what he is capable of and the country he can cover. He built a film about it titled "Selective" and the guys get into what that means as well. A great conversation and episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Josh Kirchner. Josh is a die hard bowhunter and has a great approach to his hunts. The guys talk about finding new areas and avoiding being stuck in a rut. They visit about giving themselves a chance at success by always being ready to go full send. There's a ton of good useful information in this podcast to apply to your own hunts.

In this episode Brian sits down with Ike Eastman but in a role reversal, Ike does the interview. Ike started a new podcast, EHJ Podcast Edition and he has Brian on as a guest. The guys talk about Brian's upbringing and introduction into bowhunting. They talk about what fuels Brian's passion and what drives him to be better. Another entertaining and insightful podcast this week.

In this episode Brian gets on for a solo podcast. He talks about how to become the best elk hunter you can be. He talks about the skills, experience and structuring your life for bowhunting elk. He talks about how he locates elk, his strategy around hunting them and the little things that make a difference. If you love to bowhunt elk, this is the podcast for you!

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Matt is young but wise beyond his years and hungry for adventure and big mule deer. The guys talk about Matt's tags this year and how he is preparing to be at his very best. The guys talk about the mindset needed for training and in the field to find consistent success. They also talk about how to get over a mistake as failure is a prerequisite to success. A great episode and conversation this week to get you ready for season.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Tony Trietch. Tony is all in on Western hunting and puts a tremendous amount of effort into the pursuit. The guys chat about tough to draw tags and how they fill a season with hunts despite draw odds. They chat about Tony's scouting and hunt planning. They get into elk, deer and antelope and some of their thoughts about where next level animals are coming from. It's a great catch up conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Lyle Hebel and Kurt Racicot from Stone Glacier. These guys know their gear and get into the nuts and bolts of shelters, sleep systems and more. They also talk over some of Kurt's extreme hunts and Lyle's recent POW archery black bear hunt. They also talk about mindset and approach to these tough hunts. This is a great conversation from some guys that love hunting extreme terrain.

In this episode Brian sits down with his friend Russ Carone. The guys chat about the upcoming season and the work they are putting in to be ready. Russ has an elk tag in a new location and Brian has a deer tag in a new location so the guys talk about learning new spots. Along with that they talk about furthering their knowledge in locations they have hunted before. This is a great podcast all about building a killer hunt plan.

In this episode Brian sits down with Cole Kramer and Jonathon Blank. Jonathon is a military veteran who lost his legs in combat. He has an amazing approach to life and is living it to the fullest. He teamed up with Cole Kramer for an amazing adventure hunt for mountain goats. You have to hear about this hunt and watch the film, it is one-of-a-kind and made for an awesome episode this week on EE.

In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian sits down with his good buddy Dan Heavrin. The guys have been chasing spring bears hard and they just had an epic night of hunting. Sleep deprived but stoked from the previous night, they recount how it all went down. As they talk about the hunt there are plenty of tips and tactics you can apply to your own hunting. They also chat about adventures they have coming up. Another great podcast all about bowhunting this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Braden Forsyth. Both of these guys are really into self optimization. They talk about some thoughts and theories and how it applies to Bowhunting. They also talk over some good books they have read lately that help with self improvement. We get one life to live, it's our job to get the most out of it! Another wonderful conversation and episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Craig and Peter from Sig Sauer. These guys are good friends, hilarious and knowledgeable about western optica and they get into a fun chat about western hunting optics. They also talk about one of Brian's favorite products from the last 10 years, the Zulu 6 image stabilizing binocular. Brian now has the new, improved Zulu 6 12x42 and 16x42 and they are awesome! The guys wrap up by chatting about some of the new products and prototypes that will be hitting the market soon. It's another can't miss episode of EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Andy May. Andy is a die hard bowhunter with a strong base hunting Whitetails. He has dove head first into hunting out west and has had great success. Andy is also a school teacher so is extremely limited on time in the fall. He makes the most of the time he does have by working extremely hard, having a good game plan and being proficient when given a chance. The guys discuss their progression as bowhunters and how to become more proficient out west. This is an awesome episode from two passionate bowhunters this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Geiger from Nock Performance podcast. Tyler is all about self-performance and self-improvement and that made for a great conversation as the guys talk about paying dues, learning and performing at a high level. They go deep about having a winning attitude and personal growth. Brian and Tyler also talk about developing good hunting instincts and being clutch when the opportunity presents itself. Another great episode of EE this week!

n this episode Brian sits down with Jason Castaneda. Jason is a highly skilled hunter who is successful on elk, mule deer and blacktail deer. He and Brian go in-depth about some of the blacktail opportunities out there. There are some awesome OTC opportunities for these deer out West. The guys chat about how it relates to other western game species and what tactics work best. Another great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about his upcoming super-adventure out of the country. He goes into hunting different species in different habitats and how it makes him a better overall bowhunter. Then he dives into the thrill of spot and stalk hunting for bears in the spring. He lays out all the knowledge on this one including season, habitat, tactics, safety and the stalk. After that he wraps up with what living a meaningful life means to him and how he can continue to improve. This is a great solo episode of EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Payne. Matt decided a handful of years ago to turn his life around. He lost over 100 pounds and got himself into incredible shape. He found motivation in being there for his family and hunting out West. He is living out his dream now, coming out West each and every year to hunt mule deer and elk. He continues to stay disciplined and put in the work. It's a great podcast as the guys talk about how to find the motivation and both the physical and mental benefits of being driven.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jon and Kylee Gabrio. They are a hunting couple that had an absolute epic season last year. The pair are seasoned elk hunters and made the most of great tags. They talk about their prep, scouting and how the season played out. It's wild, they were able to arrow two great bulls just seconds apart. As the dark descended and rain began to pour down, the real work began. This is one heck of an elk hunting story and one you can't miss!