Episodes

We welcome Lee Harrison, Marketing and Creative Lead with Seek Outside to the podcast. Lee talks about his journey in the hunting and outdoor space including his early beginnings growing up in Rifle, Colorado. We get a chance to discuss Seek Outside's origins and their journey as a company. We touch on some of Lee's favorite products and the most effective scenarios and hunts they can be utilized on. Lee is a great, yet humble guy and we are confident that you are going to enjoy this chat.

We welcome Travis and Tiffany Bader to episode 102. This husband and wife duo behind Silvercore is a force and it is truly a pleasure to learn about how the company came about, and capture a glimpse into their future. It is fun to hear from Tiffany and her liberal roots and how she articulates her hunting story to a community that typically does not dip its toes in that realm. Silvercore was founded in 2003 in Delta, BC, and offers a full range of safety and risk mitigation related courses, pro...

We welcome guide and modern day mountain woman Rachel Ahtila to the cast to learn what it takes to make it in what once was exclusively a man's domain. A few generations ago you just would not find a young woman leading you on a sheep hunting adventure of a lifetime. Times have changed and Rachel is at the pointy end of that change. As a young girl in her teens she was jumping on a bush plane and venturing into BC's rugged and challenging back country. Rachel is an incredibly accomplished and s...

A podcasting first (and Eva confirms it) - we welcome the entire Shockey clan to the show and what a show it is. We told you 100 would be special and thanks to the support of the Shockey family we managed to get all four of them on the podcast at once. We even welcome Nana Weezy (Louise) to the podcast. Not one of these guests needs an introduction as the Shockey name is one that permeates our community. This is a fun podcast that will have you laughing as, in true Shockey fashion, there is no ...

We sit down with retired US Marine David Martinez and talk wild sheep. You will find no one more passion about wild sheep than David and when he gets rolling about Montana's Bighorns and the landscapes they inhabit you can not help but get excited yourself. He talks about how he got into photography and his why when it comes to wild sheep. David also talks about his bucket list for wild sheep and his photography obsession. And for all you sheep hunters out there he offers sage advice on how to ...

We welcome Utah native and professional wildlife artist Joel Pilcher to the podcast. Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains and has always had a passion for the outdoors and the wildlife that resides there. As a kid, when someone asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always a wildlife artist. Joel's journey includes the construction industry, business world, entrepreneur, graphic designer and now full-time artist. Joel was practically raised on the job site and it's whe...

We welcome Ben O'Brien to the podcast to talk about all things hunting. We talk about Ben's early days and the importance of connecting with his father at a young age. Ben dives into his early fascination with hunting and also his interest in writing about those experiences which first led him to the NRA and subsequent opportunities in the media world. This was an opportunity for us to get a sneak peek into Ben's fall hunting schedule as well as touch on his new platform Woodside. This is a gr...

We sit down with Ol Cal - Ryan Callaghan to talk hunting, conservation and more. Ryan is Director of Conservation @meateater and host of Cal’s Week In Review podcast. We learn about Cal's upbringing and why being outdoors, wildlife and conservation mean so much to him. He talks about how he got into the guiding scene and his mentors. We learn a thing or two about how to handle bears in the field and he talks about his scariest experience on the mountain. As expected, this visit with Ryan is en...

You have been asking us for more hunting content, and that's exactly what this episode is. Greg and Steve again take the lead on this conversation that is a no-BS session where a few guys sit around a virtual campfire and talk hunting. Elk, deer, and of course sheep come through strong in this episode that we are sure you will enjoy as they welcome WSSBC Life Member Joe Karpinski for a chat about all things hunting. IG: @joekarpinski74 Find us wherever you podcast, and don't forget to hit th...

Very rare on a podcast do the hosts sit back and just listen. This is one such instance where the story was so fascinating, that's all they could do. There are tears, there are laughs, and there are shivers down your spine as Steve and Greg take the reins on this episode, simply titled Mauled. "I picked up my goatee, and put my jaw back in", how 'Baby Shark' kept him going, to his final goodbye letter - be ready to listen for a straight 60 minutes, because once you start, you won't want to sto...

We welcome WSSBC Projects Chair, Chris Barker to the podcast. Chris has served in almost every role on the Society's Board including President for a number of years. He has been serving as a volunteer for wild sheep conservation for decades which included serving on the executive and board of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Chris is a highly committed individual and incredibly passionate about wild sheep. As Projects Chair he dives deep into all of the Society's on the ground work and the habitat en...

We welcome WSSBC Projects Chair, Chris Barker to the podcast. Chris has served in almost every role on the Society's Board including President for a number of years. He has been serving as a volunteer for wild sheep conservation for decades which included serving on the executive and board of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Chris is a highly committed individual and incredibly passionate about wild sheep. As Projects Chair he dives deep into all of the Society's on the ground work and the habitat en...

We welcome WSSBC Projects Chair, Chris Barker to the podcast. Chris has served in almost every role on the Society's Board including President for a number of years. He has been serving as a volunteer for wild sheep conservation for decades which included serving on the executive and board of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Chris is a highly committed individual and incredibly passionate about wild sheep. As Projects Chair he dives deep into all of the Society's on the ground work and the habitat en...

We sit down with Gunwerks Digital Marketing Director, Landon Michaels. Landon knows his way around the Gunwerks brand and we hit hard on what makes Gunwerks an innovative leader in the long-range precision rifle market. We talk about the anatomy of the ideal long-range sheep hunting rifle including calibre and optics. This is not simply a session promoting the Gunwerks brand. We have meaningful dialogue on a variety of subjects including the ethics of long-range hunting. Have you ever wondered...

We sit down with Gunwerks Digital Marketing Director, Landon Michaels. Landon knows his way around the Gunwerks brand and we hit hard on what makes Gunwerks an innovative leader in the long-range precision rifle market. We talk about the anatomy of the ideal long-range sheep hunting rifle including calibre and optics. This is not simply a session promoting the Gunwerks brand. We have meaningful dialogue on a variety of subjects including the ethics of long-range hunting. Have you ever wondered...

We sit down with Gunwerks Digital Marketing Director, Landon Michaels. Landon knows his way around the Gunwerks brand and we hit hard on what makes Gunwerks an innovative leader in the long-range precision rifle market. We talk about the anatomy of the ideal long-range sheep hunting rifle including calibre and optics. This is not simply a session promoting the Gunwerks brand. We have meaningful dialogue on a variety of subjects including the ethics of long-range hunting. Have you ever wondered...

Steve and Kyle welcome Jason Matzinger to Episode 91 of Talk is Sheep. This conversation has been in the works for almost a year now, and it has finally come together. Jason was one of the most requested guests we have had to the show, and this episode does not disappoint. Jason is an award-winning film & television producer and host of tv show, Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel. They dive into his background, and why it is so important for him to tell an authentic story with his film...

Steve and Kyle welcome Jason Matzinger to Episode 91 of Talk is Sheep. This conversation has been in the works for almost a year now, and it has finally come together. Jason was one of the most requested guests we have had to the show, and this episode does not disappoint. Jason is an award-winning film & television producer and host of tv show, Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel. They dive into his background, and why it is so important for him to tell an authentic story with his film...

Steve and Kyle welcome Jason Matzinger to Episode 91 of Talk is Sheep. This conversation has been in the works for almost a year now, and it has finally come together. Jason was one of the most requested guests we have had to the show, and this episode does not disappoint. Jason is an award-winning film & television producer and host of tv show, Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel. They dive into his background, and why it is so important for him to tell an authentic story with his film...

Steve and Kyle welcome former Wild Sheep Foundation Chair, Brett Jefferson to the show. Brett had decades of wild sheep conservation experience under his belt and he has been a force in putting and keeping wild sheep on the mountain. We cover Brett's formative years and how he developed such a passion for mountain sheep. He is a dedicated conservationist and his volunteer resume while most notable to many through the Foundation goes well beyond just one conservation organization. Brett talks a...

Steve and Kyle welcome former Wild Sheep Foundation Chair, Brett Jefferson to the show. Brett had decades of wild sheep conservation experience under his belt and he has been a force in putting and keeping wild sheep on the mountain. We cover Brett's formative years and how he developed such a passion for mountain sheep. He is a dedicated conservationist and his volunteer resume while most notable to many through the Foundation goes well beyond just one conservation organization. Brett talks a...

Steve and Kyle welcome former Wild Sheep Foundation Chair, Brett Jefferson to the show. Brett had decades of wild sheep conservation experience under his belt and he has been a force in putting and keeping wild sheep on the mountain. We cover Brett's formative years and how he developed such a passion for mountain sheep. He is a dedicated conservationist and his volunteer resume while most notable to many through the Foundation goes well beyond just one conservation organization. Brett talks a...

Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag (WSSBC Secretary and TiS Instagram Page manager) welcome WSSBC CEO Kyle Stelter to the show. This is a unique podcast where the host becomes the guest and Greg and Steve knock it out of the park. Kyle talks about his formative years growing up on a cattle ranch and farm in Southern Alberta and how this became his basis for conservation. We dive into how he became involved with the Wild Sheep Society of BC and subsequently the Wild Sheep Foundation. Kyle talks a...

Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag (WSSBC Secretary and TiS Instagram Page manager) welcome WSSBC CEO Kyle Stelter to the show. This is a unique podcast where the host becomes the guest and Greg and Steve knock it out of the park. Kyle talks about his formative years growing up on a cattle ranch and farm in Southern Alberta and how this became his basis for conservation. We dive into how he became involved with the Wild Sheep Society of BC and subsequently the Wild Sheep Foundation. Kyle talks a...