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Feb. 9, 2026

Dan Infalt - Chasing Mature Bucks, the Values of Hunting & Sharing the Craft - Episode #65

Dan Infalt, aka "The Hunting Beast", is an absolute legend of the Wisconsin Whitetail woods and marshes. Growing up in Southeast Wisconsin the youngest of 11 siblings, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering were more than ...

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Feb. 2, 2026

Sarah Hankes - Wildlife Woodburning, Grandma's Feedback & Finding Your Style | Episode #64

Born in Beaver Dam and raised in Reeseville, Sara Hankes is a Wisconsin-based artist who has been dabbling in drawing and painting since she was able to grasp a pencil. Guided by her grandmother (a very talented artist) who t...

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Jan. 26, 2026

Up North Jake - Life's Packages, Rock Bottom, and Following Through - Episode #63

Up North Jake, a.k.a. Jake LaCoste, is a dynamic rapper and singer hailing from Northern Wisconsin. Drawing inspiration from his experiences with hunting, fishing, back roads, lakes, family, and addiction recovery, Jake craft...

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Jan. 19, 2026

Justin Schmick - Dad Jokes, Social Media, and Everybody Hates Insurance - Episode #62

Justin Schmick is a a former police officer, current insurance agency owner, Alderman in the city of Omro, and social media content creator. In this episode Brad and Justin discuss leaving a career as a police officer to find...

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Jan. 12, 2026

Jeff Pritzl - Deer, DNR Career, CWD, Hunter Numbers, and Aldo Leopold - Episode #61

Jeff Pritzl is the recently retired Deer Specialist with the Wisconsin DNR. Following formative years growing up in Marshfield, then earning bachelor's and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point in...

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Jan. 5, 2026

The Maple Dude - Maple Syrup, Social Media, and Albert the Amish Man - Episode #60

Tim Sternitzky, aka "The Maple Dude", is a Wisconsin based entrepreneur and maple syrup producer harvesting and distributing some of the finest liquid gold Wisconsin maple trees have to offer. In this episode, Brad and Tim di...

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