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.
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Ep. 35 - Ryan Diener of Quail Forever - What Ha...
Kyle and Adam talk with Ryan Diener of Quail Forever to discuss all things quail in the state of Arkansas. They cover everything from the history of prescribed burning by the native Americans, the importance of native grasses and why we have so many non-n
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Ep. 34 - Kirk Dupps - The "Father of Catch and ...
Kyle and Kyle hang out with conservation legend, Kirk Dupps, at his river cabin below Beaver Dam to discuss the amazing career he's had and hear the awesome stories he's accumulated. Kirk was inducted into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame in 2006 for man
67 min
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Ep. 33 - Rusty Johnson of United Outdoors - Pub...
Kyle Veit sits down with the co-founder of United Outdoors and hardcore whitetail hunter with lots of inches of antlers on the wall to prove it, Rusty Johnson. They get excited for the upcoming deer season and dive into several topics including hunting sp
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Ep. 32 - Brad Wiegmann - Using Electronics to F...
Kyle and Adam head out towards Beaver Lake to interview local guide and swap episodes with fellow podcaster Brad Wiegmann, host of "The Fishing Guide Podcast". Brad has been a guide on Beaver since 1989 and enjoys teaching new anglers how to use electroni
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Ep. 31 - Steve Dally - Hopper Fishing for Big B...
Kyle and Kyle sit on the banks of the White River below Bull Shoals Lake with Steve Dally of Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher to talk about all things hopper fishing aka. "throwing foam". Steve takes it beyond the basics and breaks down in detail the 5 ways to ma
70 min
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Ep. 30 - Arkansas BHA Chapter of The Year Party
We've been planning a special hunting challenge for the last 7 months and are excited to preview it on this week's episode. We also chat about a morning fishing session with a few listeners of the podcast at the Beaver Tailwaters, attending the Backcountr
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Ep. 29 - Tadd Fore - Fly Fishing for Smallmouth...
Kyle Veit hops on over to Yellville, AR to talk with fly fishing guide Tadd Fore to record one of his favorite episodes yet talking about all things Smallmouth Bass. On the banks of Crooked Creek, Tadd holds back no secrets as the guys discuss everything
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Ep. 28 - PJ's Tackle Co. - The History of the M...
Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett venture down to Fayetteville, AR to chat with Jim & Pam Hall of PJ's Tackle Co. PJ's is well-known for their marabou jig which is a MUST when fishing in the Ozark Mountains! The company also provides jobs for single mothers
67 min
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Ep. 27 - 4th of July and a Look Back on Christy...
We decided to spend a little more time this week enjoying the company of family and friends as we celebrated the 4th of July and reflected on the many sacrifices made for our freedom. In lieu of that, we are taking a look back on Ep. 10 featuring Christy
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Ep. 26 - James Brandenburg of Arkansas BHA - Th...
We sat down with the Arkansas Chapter Chair for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), James Brandenburg, to talk about their involvement in local and state legislation regarding public lands as well as some upcoming events they will be holding for anyone
65 min
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Ep. 25 - Reel Recovery (3-day All-Expenses Paid...
Kyle sat down with Bob Albrecht of Reel Recovery to talk about their organization and how they’re always looking for more folks to get involved and sign up for their free retreats!
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Ep. 24 - Andrew McNeece of Bluff Line Media - U...
Kyle sits down with the owner of Bluff Line Media, Andrew McNeece to talk about his debut film, UNDAMMED, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River becoming a National River. They also speak at length about his impressive 'Ozarks on the F
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Ep. 23 - Keith Brewer - Freshwater Spearfishing...
Kyle and Josh Lantzsch head out to Beaver Lake to interview spear fisherman Keith Brewer on his boat! Keith has been spearfishing on Beaver for close to 30 years and has some crazy stories down in the deep green of the lake. Who knew you could spearfish i
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Ep. 22 - Brad Harris - The Inventor of the Buck...
The team travels to Neosho, Missouri to interview legendary game caller, Realtree pro-staffer, all-around hunter, and THE inventor of the buck grunt, Brad Harris. He shares his incredible story of how he created and introduced the very first buck grunt in
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Ep. 21 - Steve Dally - The History of Dally's O...
Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett get to talk over the phone with the general manager and full-time guide out of Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher in Cotter, AR - Mr. Steve Dally. Steve is a world traveler, legendary guide, and one of the funniest guys you'll ever strik
67 min
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Ep. 20 - Mike Mills of Buffalo Outdoor Center -...
Kyle Veit heads out to Boxley Valley this week to interview the Founder of the Buffalo Outdoor Center (BOC) Mike Mills. Mike has spent all of his life in the Ozarks and knows how special it is to have something like the Buffalo River right in our backyard
84 min
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Ep. 19 - Jon Stein of AGFC - Building New Fish ...
Kyle Veit and Adam Treece interview Jon Stein, the AGFC District Fisheries Supervisor for Northwest Arkansas. They cover a lot of fishy topics including the recent high water years, new fishery habitat sites in Beaver Lake, how erosion impacts walleye &am
84 min
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Ep. 18 - Brett James - The Key to Turkey Huntin...
Kyle Veit and Josh Lantzsch sit down with Turkey Hunter Brett James of Arkansas to talk turkey types, turkey calls, and turkey tips for hunting on public land. Brett has taken down 41 turkeys in his life at the young age of 27! Do the math...that's impres
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Ep. 17 - Duane Hada - The Art of Fly Fishing
Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett travel over to Mountain Home, AR to interview the Ozark Legend Mr. Duane Hada. Duane is a world-class fly fisherman and award-winning painter. You've probably seen his handiwork around the Ozarks with compositions including (bu
88 min
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Ep. 16 - Jeremy Wood of AGFC - What is Happenin...
Kyle Veit and Adam Treece sit down with AGFC Turkey Program Coordinator Jeremy Wood to discuss the recent trends in Arkansas turkey population, how it’s on the rise, turkey’s home range size, how to better manage your property for turkey, and what affects
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Ep. 15 - Brad Besancon - The Arkansas Blood Tra...
Kyle talks with Brad Besancon, the founder of the Arkansas Blood Trailing Network, to learn more about what he and other blood trackers in the state of Arkansas do for hunters in their area. They discuss the ARBTN, how it works, what blood trailing actual
87 min
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Ep. 14 - On the Road to Scout Turkeys
Kyle Veit and Adam Treece are 'on the road' to talk about the up 'n comin' turkey season. Gobble gobble.
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Ep. 13 - Keith Allison of Retriever Ridge Kenne...
Kyle & Adam sit down with Keith Allison, the Tom Brady of retriever/duck dog training. Currently operating as the owner of Retriever Ridge Kennels out of Pea Ridge, AR Keith has decades of experience training retrievers at the very highest level with
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Ep. 12 - The Best Fly Fishing Streams in the Oz...
Spring is right around the corner and things are warming up so Kyle Veit, Adam Treece, and Kyle Plunkett sat down at Ozark Mountain Grill to discuss a few of their favorite streams in Arkansas.
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Ep. 11 - John Sampier - The 'Fly Fishing Mayor'...
Kyle Veit and Josh Lantzsch sit down with the 'Fly Fishing Mayor' Mr. John Sampier of Rogers, AR. They discuss everything from the history of entrepreneurship in the Ozarks all the way to getting to hang out with former governor Bill Clinton.
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