Welcome to this episode of back to lodge with your hosts, Patrick, Nick , Matt and Will. In this episode they will be discussing key points about their upcoming event, and also giving a detailed brief on what to expect on wine with will among other things. This episode promises to be insightful, educative and fun. Stay tuned!!! Key moment timestamps 4:49- Appreciation and recap of previous episode 6:49- Announcing a new show 14:43- Update about the upcoming event 22:49- Matt talks about his trip 24:15- Matt’s helmet 28:39- What to expect on wine with Will 38:48- The big announcement 40:02- Doing a special for Nick next week 47:55- The doctor reference 48:43- Conclusion Sponsors Higdon Outdoors –a leader in the waterfowl industry Icey-Tek USA- The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak- Made for moments like this Merica Bourbon- The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge Back to the Lodge shows the values, resiliency and determination of Gold Stars, country music artists, veteran non-profits & outdoor personalities. Hear stories behind the scenes and off the camera of celebrity outdoor personalities combined with country music artists and veterans alike! Stellar guests and stories on why valuing the outdoors has built amazing successes!

This episode is going covering up whole lots of things including Nick’s initiation. We will also be announcing the formation of a new program that would help us carry out the mission and goal of back to the lodge. Stay tuned!!!! Timestamps 3:19- Introduction to the episode 4:56- Nick’s initiation in the former marine 7:08- Matt’s initiation 12:28- The reason for Nick’s initiation 13:29- Announcing the formation of a new company to help carry out the mission of back to lodge 15:59- Recap about the press release 21:21- Starting out with Nick’s initiation 38:56- Why we are doing this 54:05- Eating the hot sauce and possum 59:00- Nick’s experience eating hot sauce and possum 1:02:13- Matt’s stomach 1:06:30- Conclusion   QUOTES Quit talking about it and be about it. Sponsors Higdon Outdoors –a leader in the waterfowl industry Icey-Tek USA- The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak- Made for moments like this Merica Bourbon- The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge Back to the Lodge shows the values, resiliency and determination of Gold Stars, country music artists, veteran non-profits & outdoor personalities. Hear stories behind the scenes and off the camera of celebrity outdoor personalities combined with country music artists and veterans alike! Stellar guests and stories on why valuing the outdoors has built amazing successes!

When tragedies or disasters strike close to home, we look for ways to avoid the anxiety they produce — sometimes by withdrawing or tuning out, and sometimes by turning our attention to lurid or unimportant details. But that sort of avoidance doesn’t help the victims of a tragedy, or the community, heal.   In the aftermath of an event that shakes up our confidence in the order of things — such as what happened here at Reelfoot Lake — it’s vital for communities to come together to reestablish a sense of trust and collective efficacy.   Being present to confront the difficult reality of loss, undertaking the necessary task of “gathering round,” and offering of ourselves, is what matters. It’s part of the reason we live in communities. Back to the Lodge shows the values, resiliency and determination of Gold Stars, country music artists, veteran non-profits & outdoor personalities. Hear stories behind the scenes and off the camera of celebrity outdoor personalities combined with country music artists and veterans alike! Stellar guests and stories on why valuing the outdoors has built amazing successes!

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Back to the Lodge shows the values, resiliency and determination of Gold Stars, country music artists, veteran non-profits & outdoor personalities. Hear stories behind the scenes and off the camera of celebrity outdoor personalities combined with country music artists and veterans alike! Stellar guests and stories on why valuing the outdoors has built amazing successes!

Giving back to the community or addressing societal problems are  noble acts of serving humanity. While the entirety of society is governed by rules, nonprofits are no exception in terms of qualifications, grants, and requests.   In today’s episode of the Back To The Lodge Podcast, our team will feature and highlight the  topic about nonprofits. Patrick will discuss in detail how nonprofit organizations work, how beneficiaries are qualified, and tips on how to get into the space of raising money. They will also share their secret recipe behind the rapid growth of listenership and great reviews of Back To The Lodge Podcast.   With the recent events at the US Capitol, Patrick will also share his insight on how differences should be viewed and as to how it could end.   Also, listen to the exciting sneak peek of Nick’s coming greenhorn initiation.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote "If you have a nonprofit or you're thinking about doing a nonprofit, your number one goal is to raise funds. Without funds, you don't have operations, you don't have overhead, you cannot justify getting more funds without having funds. So it takes money to make money.”                                                                                                                                    - Patrick Mudge   In This Episode 6:54 - What nonprofit organizations are   10:43 - Instances where nonprofits are oftentimes doubted for legitimacy   13:07 - Getting in-depth to how nonprofits work   20:30 - How Icey-Tek USA qualifies beneficiaries   26:23 - Patrick's advice to anyone in the space of raising money   27:27 - The  misconception between charity and nonprofit   29:22 - The analogy between hunting and money   32:43 - Looking back at some of Back To The Lodge episodes   40:07 - How Back To The Lodge Podcast gains traction and audience satisfaction   43:22 - Patrick's powerful remarks about the madness at the US Capital and how it should end   48:55 - Sneak peek on Nick's greenhorn initiation   Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge

Connected by their passion for the outdoors, military history, and love for country music, Patrick, Matt, and Nick formed a unique combination and came up with an amazing show, Back To The Lodge. From having a worthwhile conversation with celebrity outdoor personalities, meaningful veteran’s stories, and meeting great country music artists, Back To The Lodge has grown into one of the most listened to podcasts and watched videos in the social space.   In today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, our hosts will talk about the fundamental concept of the show, the evolution of the program and some of its remarkable episodes. Hunting, as one of their core subjects, Patrick and Matt will also speak about some of the issues that deer hunting has been battling for over 20 years now.   With their tradition of giving away stuff, a Back To The Lodge t-shirt will be given away to anybody who will leave a comment on what he/she is grateful for.   Don’t miss the future episodes of Back To The Lodge Podcast where Nick will be put on a hot seat and roasted alive for his greenhorn graduation.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote “If you're trying to genuinely learn a talent or try to get into something, you always gotta begin somewhere.  So you could either be one of those that just pick it up. Like it's no big deal or you might have to have some practice. Music is my life. I know that's a cliché thing to say.”                                                                             - Nick Conder   In This Episode 6:06 - What Back to the Lodge is all about   13:07 - The dilemma that the national forest has been dealing with   22:47 - How to win Back to the Lodge t-shirt   26:58 - The evolution of Back To The Lodge   34:15 - What's next for Patrick Mudge relative to his guitar interest   38:06 - All about tattoos, artists, and creams Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge

In an era where smartphones are weapons powerful enough to ruin one’s life physically or emotionally, hunters are no exception to being hunted. From the methods they practice, the camo patterns they wear, the gear they use or the way they portray success, hunters are being attacked and publicly shamed in every angle they are exposed to.   Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, Patrick will express his outrage on how people shame hunters and fishers on social media. He will also voice out his sentiment on how freedom of speech is being abused especially in the world of outdoor hunting and fishing. Deeply-rooted from a family of hunters, Patrick knows the ropes of the outdoors and strongly calls that outdoor culture shaming should never be normalized - it has to STOP.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote   “America is supposed to be freedom of speech and respecting other people's views. You can't scream fire in a full theater. Stop shaming people. If they're not hurting you, if you don't know true facts and numbers, you have zero credibility. If you're criticizing somebody for they were out there and they were part of the sport, shame on you!”                                                                                       - Patrick Mudge   In This Episode 4:18 - How social media bring about outdoor shaming   9:23 - Patrick's response to people who give shaming comments to hunters   12:58 - The cost of hunting relative to expenses in lease, licenses, ammunitions, and camos   16:42 - Patrick's bold statement to anybody shaming others in social media   23:28 - The hypocrisy around the denunciation of bow fishing   28:10 - Matt's insights about how camo should work in hunting   31:25 - Understanding the variables behind the price difference of camos 40:28 - Patrick's message about how freedom of speech is being abused   48:07 - Matt and Will's hunting excursion at the Reelfoot Lake   Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge

In parallel to the widely-known fact that food from farm to table provides optimal health and nutritional benefits, embracing this concept also protects biodiversity and allows healthy ecosystems to flourish. Not just that people become mindful of the generations to follow but also creates a viable food supply chain.   Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, our hosts will talk about the concept of providing food from farm to table over a can of beer and smoked venison. From Patrick’s previous deer hunting escapade, he will now share his very own smoked venison and how this meat has been feeding hundreds of families. Patrick will also speak about the importance of keeping the culture of hunting alive for the next generations to come not only for the interest itself but for the environment as well.   Plus, check out Nick’s new ink as he got his sleeves started.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote   "Get an adult out who's never hunted before. If we don't do it, we don't pass down these recipes and get people outdoors, it's going to die. You're going to watch your freshwater systems go to crap, too. You can't say you want environmental cleanliness and then anti-outdoor hunting and fishing."                                                                                      - Patrick Mudge                                                                  In This Episode 6:44 - The misconception around hunting deer   9:38 - The importance of producing food from farm to table   13:42 - Smoking venison 101   19:06 - Matt's winter predator hunting   30:57 - How to win the Grill Hunter Grill Apron   33:01 - Why the culture of outdoor hunting and fishing need to be preserved   40:26 - Matt's perfect Christmas gift Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge

With his profound passion for music and songwriting, Scooter Brown traded his guns for guitars. Making it out alive from the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Scott made a promise to be the best man he could possibly be and live up with that promise for the people who don’t get to anymore. Dedicated in serving the country, Scott consistently gives back in the veteran community through his music and his foundation- Base Camp 40, Warrior's In The Wild.   Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, Scooter Brown joins the rest of the pack for another heartwarming and musically inspired conversation. Scott will tell the stories behind his journey from the US Marine Corp to the Grand Ole Opry. Learning a lot from his experiences in the past, Scott did not miss offering advice to our very own Nick Conder in the world of music.   Scooter Brown is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Scooter Brown Band and the major voice behind Base Camp 40, a foundation that deeply appreciates the sacrifices made by brave men and women in the military. They take veterans on outdoor adventures throughout the country and provide a special place to rediscover and reflect.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote   “Honestly, I don't write songs that try to appeal to anybody. I write them because I enjoy it. And I put them out hoping that other people like them.”                                                                                  - Scooter Brown   In This Episode 2:40 - Backstory of Scooter Brown   5:23 - What inspired him to pick up the guitar   10:14 - What got Scooter into the outdoors   13:22 - The concept behind Base Camp 40 foundation   18:29 - His awesome story of how he jammed with the great late Charlie Daniels   24:44 - Scott's advice to our very own Nick Condor   29:49 - How he met Randy Travis   34:27 - How Waylon Jennings influenced some of his songs   37:45 - Jamming with Scooter Brown   49:32 - His advice to the younger version of himself   Get a Merica Bourbon limited edition Scooter Brown Band whiskey HERE https://caskcartel.com/products/scooter-brown-band-merica-bourbon-whiskey   Connect with Scooter Brown Band Website          https://www.scooterbrownband.com Facebook       https://www.facebook.com/ScooterBrownBand Instagram      https://www.instagram.com/scooterbrownbnd Twitter            https://twitter.com/ScooterBrownBND   Listen to More Scooter Brown Music Spotify           https://open.spotify.com/artist/2sFhcCHfwdtEsPzrm9hvHo You Tube       https://www.youtube.com/channel   Reach out to Base Camp 40, Warrior's In The Wild. Website         http://bc40hunts.org/   Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website             https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge