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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.

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.