This episode acts as an introduction into the podcast as well as the host Andrew Schatz. I give a synopsis of my background and how I became interested in both competition shotgun shooting as well as bird hunting.

Episode 00: Introduction to Clays and Birds and Host Andrew Schatz

Clays and Birds is a podcast that strives to bring knowledge, reviews, and experience from hunters, shooters, and industry representatives to the hunting and clay shooting community. I will try to cover everything from the newest shotguns to dog food. If you live to shoot anything that flies with a shotgun like I do, this is the podcast for you.

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Amateur

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College & High School

I make my return to the podcast game and am joined by Creative Director Tyler Sharp of the up and coming publication Modern Huntsman

Episode 11: Interview with Tyler Sharp of Modern Huntsman

Today John Gosselin joins the program to discuss his 20 years publishing the famous magazine known to hunters everywhere. I talk about the recent news of the Savage Fox as well as the decision to send my German Shorthair to a one month bootcamp with Minutemen Gun Dogs.

Episode 10: Talking Upland Almanac with John Gosselin

Today we cover shotguns from the U.K. Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles joins us again to discuss the history of shotguns from the U.K. and what makes them worth the premium price point. Also joining us is Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana cigars where we discuss their recent winning of cigar of the year as well as cigars ideal for smoking when shooting clays and after the hunt.

Episode 09: British Guns and La Flor Dominicana Cigars

Today artist Uplandish joins us to talk about grouse hunting in western Washington behind a labrador on public lands. He has spent the majority of his life hunting public lands and, as a result, has become an outspoken advocate for saving public lands. We debate federal government control vs state control of public lands. 

Episode 08: Interview with Mike "Uplandish" Thompson

Today Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles joins us to discuss buying, selling, and collecting vintage guns. We dive into his past and what brought about the idea for Dogs and Doubles. Also making her first appearance this episode is my wife Grace. She joins us to discuss our recent acquisition of a 9 week old Bracco Italiano. We also ask the hard hitting questions of why she hasn't divorced me yet despite me bringing home another dog and even more shotguns.

Episode 00: Introduction to Clays and Birds and Host Andrew Schatz

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