Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode, Brian hops on the mic for a solo episode all about spring bears. Even if you don't hunt bears, this episode is full of great info that can be applied to hunting other western big game animals. Brian is fired up in this episode since he loves dangerous game, and it is in the heart of bear season. That, and he just got done with an epic stalk on a big chocolate bear the night before. If you want to harvest a bear out west, this is a must listen!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Willi Schmidt. The guys talk about filmed hunts and how Willi got his start. Then, they discuss bowhunting for goats, caribou and elk hunting. Willi has a passion for hunting and capturing his hunts which is evident in this episode. There are tips and tactics mixed within this podcast, and it is capped off with discussion about hunting mule deer in the Dakotas.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Jordan Breshears. Jordan has been doing film work and writing for Eastmans for years now, but the guys actually met when they were next door neighbors. Jordan is one of those guys that is consistently successful with his bow year after year. He hunts a lot of over the counter and general season tags and has a great attitude and approach to western hunting. A really fun episode and a great conversation!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dirk Durham. Dirk is super passionate about elk hunting and is really effective at calling in elk. He has a system he uses to try and read and fire up bulls. It is extremely fascinating to hear his insight into elk calling. It's a great episode that is exclusively about elk hunting our public lands!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Gabe Donat. Gabe knows his stuff when it comes to bows. He is passionate about competitive archery and backcountry bowhunting. The guys talk about setting up their hunting bows from scratch. They discuss different methods of tuning and different ways they set up their equipment. It's an engaging conversation all about archery and how to get better!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Cole Kramer. Cole lives and works as a guide out of Kodiak, Alaska. He guides for Kodiak brown bears, Dall's sheep and mountain goats, so he knows a thing or two about extreme hunts. In Cole's free time, he is doing what else but going on his own adventure hunts. The guys talk about some of the wild places he has been, crazy encounters he has had and things he has learned along the way. Cole is a wealth of knowledge, as he has so much personal hunting experience as well as experience helping hundreds of guys on their dream hunts.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Solo Hunter's Tim Burnett. The guys talk about hunting solo and hunting with buddies. They compare the advantages and disadvantages of both. They also talk about the thin line that separates being aggressive and being patient. They also get into experience, learning from it and improving your hunting instincts. A great conversation between a couple of passionate hunters.

In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian sits down for a solo podcast. It's a special Sunday episode where Brian talks about the importance of your mental game. He talks about his goals, mindset and how he plans to achieve them. He also talks about managing personal life and how it affects hunting. Brian also goes over personal happiness, struggles and overcoming adversity. It's an honest, authentic solo podcast all about our mental game.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Kye Kinzer. Kye is extremely successful with his bow--self guided and on public lands. The guys talk at length about mule deer hunting in this episode. They talk about the high country all the way to the desert. They also really break down the details of bowhunting. It's a great, informative episode of Eastmans Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Dan Heavrin. The guys have just returned from ten days of hunting down in the desert. They talk all about the adventure: the highs, the lows and the things they learned. It is a great lighthearted, fun podcast. A third buddy, Kyle Richards, sits in on the podcast and definitely adds to it.