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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!

In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Johnerson. Brian has wanted to get him on the show for a while now as he is an incredibly talented bowhunter, rifle hunter and houndsman. The guys have a great conversation all about the mindset and journey of being a hunter. They talk about becoming a student of the game and continuing to learn and evolve. This is an amazing conversation and episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Koby Owens. These guys met and became friends on a late-season mule deer hunt. Koby was filming and photographing for Brian and they chat about that. Koby is a young go-getter that has immersed himself in his passion. He is building a quality life growing his brand and reputation as a photographer and videographer. The guys talk about having a winning attitude, a quality path and living a fulfilling life. Another great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his good buddy Brandon Purcell. The guys start off laughing and joking about building their own houses. They then get into hunting deer, elk and bears in extreme terrain. They talk about the mental side of hunting and the thought process needed to come out on top. They also talk over the right mix of being aggressive and having patience. This made for an excellent conversation and episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Justin Sparks. Justin is VP of operations at Kryptek and a die hard bowhunter. The guys talk over their technical mountaineering gear system for hunting the West, take a deep dive into bowhunting the West and discuss the advantages of creative thinking when coming up with hunting strategies. Justin and Brian also break down the challenges and what it takes to come out successful on big western hunts. This is a great conversation between a pair of hardcore hunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with his good friend Dan Pickar. The guys do a live podcast all about archery elk. Dan had an epic season, harvesting two of his biggest bulls to date. The guys discuss those hunts but really dive deep on modern elk tactics and insight gained from over 40 years of archery elk hunting. This is a must listen to if you are an elk hunter or fan of the podcast.

In this episode Brian sits down with CrossFit legend Rich Froning. The guys go deep, talking about the adventure of western hunting. They discuss elk hunting and the learning curve involved with it. They chat about the advantages of being in superior shape. They also get into the mental strength and fortitude it takes to find success. It's a legendary conversation and epic episode this week on EE!

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.