The Ozark Podcast

In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.

Our guests and the information they share are especially relevant to men and women in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas.

Wilderness
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Ep. 85 - Hillbillies, Toxic Cow Patties, & Sasq...
Ep. 85 - Hillbillies, Toxic Cow Patties & Sasquatch (REEL REACTIONS)
54 min
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Ep. 84 - Drew Atkinson - The Ten Commandments o...
Ep. 84 - Drew Atkinson - The Ten Commandments of Ozark Mountain Buck Hunting
95 min
128
Ep. 83 - Bear Hunting Stories: “Finding Tyson",...
Ep. 83 - Bear Hunting Stories: “Finding Tyson", “Daylight Hippo", & the "Second Chance Bear"
85 min
129
Ep. 82 - Dr. Jenn Ballard & AJ Riggs of AGFC - ...
Ep. 82 - Dr. Jenn Ballard & AJ Riggs of AGFC - The Science Behind Wildlife Disease Emergence and the Ozark's Whitetail Dilemma
64 min
130
Ep. 81 - Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV: Ho...
Ep. 81 - Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV: How to Grow HUGE Deer through Regenerative Land Management
64 min
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Ep. 80 - Russten Johnson of United Outdoors - E...
Ep. 80 - Russten Johnson of United Outdoors - Early Season Whitetail Strategy (Tips, Tactics, & Gear)
83 min
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Ep. 79 - Garrett Polk of Polk Knives - Building...
Ep. 79 - Garrett Polk of Polk Knives - Building the Perfect Hunting Knife
65 min
133
Ep. 78 - Kolby Morehead of Bear Hunting Magazin...
Ep. 78 - Kolby Morehead of Bear Hunting Magazine - How to Hunt Bear in the Ozarks (Opening Day in Arkansas!!)
82 min
134
Ep. 77 - Clay Newcomb (Part 2) - The WHY Behind...
Ep. 77 - Clay Newcomb (Part 2) - The WHY Behind the Bear Grease Podcast
47 min
135
Ep. 76 - Clay Newcomb (Part 1) - From Arkansas ...
Ep. 76 - Clay Newcomb (Part 1) - From Arkansas Bear Hunter to MeatEater Crew Member
71 min
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Ep. 75 - Wes Wright of AGFC - The History of Ar...
Ep. 75 - Wes Wright of AGFC - The History of Arkansas Elk and the Battle Against Chronic Wasting Disease
89 min
137
Ep. 74 - Missing the "Biggest Buck I've Ever Se...
Ep. 74 - Missing the "Biggest Buck I've Ever Seen" + REEL REACTIONS
62 min
138
Ep. 73 - Joe Wilson - King of The World Champio...
Ep. 73 - Joe Wilson - King of The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off
72 min
139
Ep. 72 - Captain Bill Ruby of AGFC - Debunking ...
Ep. 72 - Captain Bill Ruby of AGFC - Debunking Game Warden Myths
77 min
140
Ep. 71 - Ryan Walker of Ozarks Smallmouth Allia...
Ep. 71 - Ryan Walker of Ozarks Smallmouth Alliance - How to Catch Smallmouth in EVERY Season
67 min
141
Ep. 70 - Tim Ernst - Through the Lens of an Oza...
Ep. 70 - Tim Ernst - Through the Lens of an Ozark Legend, Pt. 2
68 min
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Ep. 69 - Tim Ernst - Through the Lens of an Oza...
Tim Ernst - Through the Lens of an Ozark Legend, Pt. 1
68 min
143
Ep. 68 - Tadd Fore of Ozark Waters Fly Fishing ...
Catch Smallmouth Bass on Small Creeks
60 min
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Ep. 67 - Greg Bohannan, FLW Pro Angler - How to...
Ep. 67 - Greg Bohannan, FLW Pro Angler - How to Catch BIG Bass on Beaver Lake
65 min
145
Ep. 66 - Catching a "Once in a Decade" Brown Tr...
Catching a "Once in a Decade" Brown Trout on the White River
57 min
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Ep. 65 - Duane Hada of Rivertown Gallery - The ...
The Fly Fishing Artist of the Ozarks
92 min
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Ep. 64 - Ben Woodard of Woodard Fly Fishing - W...
<p>A pre-hatch chat with the owner and operator of Woodard Fly Fishing, Mr. Ben Woodard, to discuss the up and coming sulphur hatch here in the Ozarks on the White River. Though lesser known than the caddis hatch, the sulphur hatch has been growing in popularity over the last few years and Ben 'n his crew have all the secrets to getting a BIG BROWN TROUT in your boat!</p><p>We cover:<br>-What is a hatch AND the right times to go<br>-Ben's personal rod setup<br>-and his recommended flies</p><p>We hope you enjoy it!</p><p>Interested in booking a day with Ben? Contact him <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Woodardfly/">here</a></p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.<br>Support the show: <a href="https://patreon.com/theozarkpodcast">patreon.com/theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong></p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li></ul><strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a></strong>
60 min
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Ep. 63 - Clayton Eliasen of Red's Guide Service...
<p>We hit the water and sat riverside with Clayton Eliasen from Red's Guide Service to talk all things Smallmouth Bass for this one! While we already know Clayton knows what he’s doing with the walleye, turns out, he’s dialed in on the smallie game too (especially on the King's River). </p><p>We cover:<br>-Clayton’s preferred rod and line weights for ozark smallmouth streams<br>-his go to smallmouth flies and tactics<br>-and why conserving this Ozark symbol is one of the most important things we can do as outdoorsmen. </p><p>We hope you enjoy it!</p><p>If you're interested in booking a day with Clayton, reach out to him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Reds-Guide-Service/100063483222904/">Facebook</a>.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Reds-Guide-Service/100063483222904/"><br></a><br>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.<br>Support the show: <a href="https://patreon.com/theozarkpodcast">patreon.com/theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong></p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li></ul><strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a></strong>
70 min
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Ep. 62 - Payton Usrey of Big Pete's Outdoors - ...
<p>He's the 'Crappie Whisperer' and he's from right here in the Ozarks. Payton Usrey has cracked the code on catching BIG crappie on Beaver Lake! We got to sit down with him at his workshop in Sonora, AR to discuss how he got into crappie fishing, some of his most successful strategies to getting fish into the boat, and why he keeps coming back for more. </p><p>We also got to talk to Payton about his two other ventures...Beekeeping and Taxidermy. If you're interested in hearing about that then fast forward to the time stamps below:</p><p>Beekeeping - 52:05<br>Taxidermy - 1:02:10</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigPetesOutdoors/">Connect with Peyton Usrey</a></p><p>Watch this episode here:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PPNMEiZsc4">'Crappie Fishing on Beaver Lake'</a></p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
68 min
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Ep. 61 - Why Does The Ozark Podcast Exist? Shou...
<p>What is The Ozark Podcast, why did we start it, and where do we see it going? We’ve been asked this question by podcast guests, listeners, and friends enough times recently that we finally decided to make a full episode about it. </p><p>In a world dominated by media, our goal is NOT to become influencers - all we’ve ever really wanted to do is learn and produce really good hunting, fishing, &amp; outdoor content <strong>from the Ozarks for the Ozarks. </strong></p><p>This episode is the first time you’ll get to hear from the three of us founding friends talking about our different interests and reasons for starting the Ozark Podcast...we hope you enjoy it! Thank you for listening. </p><p>Leave a review and feel free to share us with a fishin’ buddy or something.</p><p>The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.</p><p>Our two hosts are Kyle Veit (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleveit_/">@kyleveit_</a>) and Kyle Plunkett (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyle_plunkett/">@kyle_plunkett</a>)<br>AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datthews/">@datthews</a>)</p><p>Theme music by <a href="https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/tour">JD Clayton</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozarkpodcast/">@theozarkpodcast</a></p><p>Reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> </p><ul> <li>Mikayla</li> <li>Craig Stauber</li> <li>Jason Howell Wright</li> <li>Henry Matthews</li> <li>Kyle Plunkett</li> <li>Kenzie Veit</li> <li>Conner Veit</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theozarkpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
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