Boots and Backstraps Podcast

Boots and Backstraps Episode 16: Big Steve AKA Sleepy Steve from The Hoggsbreath is in the studio! To say he's got some stories is an understatement... You aren't going to want to miss this one: from being yelled at by gas station attendants to driving Hank Williams Jr's car! Warning - some graphic language.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 015: Erica Hanson

From Country to Queen, Erica Hanson will rock you! Tune in as she sings two of her original songs including one about Lake Life. As always with you hosts Shayne Michael and Tom Katt. Brought to you by Homes By Shayne. 

Boots and Backstraps Episode 014: Oscar Carlson 

Join Shayne Michael and Tom Katt as they chat with Oscar Carlson about his many adventures of sheep hunting, international travel, plane accidents and harvesting big game! If you like wild stories and a few laughs - tune in!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 013: Intro to Hunting 

Always been interested in hunting? Want to learn more? Tune in as Tom Katt and Shayne Michael chat hunting bears, deer, elk and more! Bows and firearms! All the good stuff!

Episode 012 of Boots & Backstraps launches with THURMAN TUCKER! Thurman Tucker is the founder of Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever located here in Minnesota! Tucker helps teach not only the adults in his community but the children about conserving quail habitats, about local eco-systems and more! Tune in, learn something and heck - get involved! 

Boots and Backstraps Episode 011 LIVE from Hoggsbreath Bar in St Paul. We are joined by owner of Hoggs, Tom Durray!

This was our first time going live, can't wait to do it again. We learned lots and had a time of fun! Recorded Live Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 010: Bill Robinson

Have you ever used a scent blocker for hunting? Meet the man that invented it! Bill Robinson is the inventor of Scent Shield! Listen to his process of creating this game changing product and the new inventions Bill's got coming.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 008: Lady Jo of The Farmer's Daughters

You are in for a real treat! Joleen Lamers, better known as Lady Jo, from The Farmer's Daughters country band is on our podcast and what a spitfire! She's keeps up with Tom and Shayne as they dive into women in country music, Jo's personal stories turned song and her journey to where her band is now. Check it out! Don't forget to check out The Farmer's Daughters at tfdcountry.com!

Boots and Backstraps Episode 007 with RJ Graff Get ready for live music, great conversation and a whole love of veteran love and appreciation. RJ Graff is an incredibly talented, down to earth Midwest musician. Take a listen into his visit with us this week on Boots and Backstraps.

Boots and Backstraps Episode 006 with Dave Miller

Hunters this one is for you! Listen and watch as Dave Miller, Shayne Michael and Tom Katt chat all things hunting from bears, deer, turkey and more! Want to know how to prepare wild game? We got something for you! Dave's energy and storytelling will keep you listening and will inspire you to get out there and hunt!