Host Todd Helms is solo on this one and as usual he has lots on his mind! He breaks down why it’s vitally important to practice shotgun skills, dog training and physical fitness over the summer months. Todd is passionate about all three of these topics and shares his insights from 30+ years of doing all three. Todd also dives into the latest Wingmen film – The Sage Grouse Project. . . this film is the story of what’s at stake if Sage Grouse are listed on the Endangered Species List: public land closures and loss of civil liberties being at the forefront of the issue. The Sage Grouse Project drops later this month and is a can’t miss, just like this episode!

Rhys Haugen is perhaps one of the most interesting people we’ve had on the podcast. Host Todd Helms and Rhys sit down and record a face to face episode discussing Rhys’ budding upland hunting gear company, High Plains Gear. Rhys drew on his time in the Marine Corp to create next level performance gear for the uplands. When he isn’t working on his company, he also trains dogs. This led to a discussion about training bird dogs and goes into Rhys’ time in Germany where he got started on German dog breeds. It’s another can’t miss episode of the Wingmen Podcast!

Host Todd Helms sits down with fellow Wingmen and Eastmans’ staffers Dan Pickar and Luke Washington for what begins as a recap of the spring’s turkey season. However, the conversation quickly takes a left turn as the guys dive into the hotly debated topic of comparing turkey hunting to elk hunting. Tactics are contrasted and opinions begin to fly as the guys drag the 800 lb gorilla into the center of the room and start wailing away! The conversation eventually turns to getting kids addicted to hunting and why being successful in the field is crucial to hooking them and keeping their attention on hunting instead of the trash the world throws at them. This is a killer episode of the WIngmen Podcast and one you can’t miss!

If 5,000 widgeon tornadoing a sheet water field sounds like a good time then this episode is a must listen! Mike and his partner started Rainout Outdoors about two years ago and are crushing it out in Washington state. Mike and host Todd Helms dive deep into what it takes to be consistently successful in the late season. From realistic calling and decoy placement to natural hides vs. blinds, the guys talk about it all. They even discuss how the future of hunting is in danger thanks to anti-hunting groups and legislators running game and fish commissions. If you’re a passionate hunter you can't miss this killer episode of the Wingmen Podcast.

Host Todd Helms goes solo on this one to discuss Wingmen’s new partnership with Kryptek. Todd has put virtually the entire line of clothing from this Pro 2A, veteran owned brand through the paces and is stoked about the performance and the ethos surrounding this partnership. The Kryptek crew are hunters and patriots and make zero apologies for either. When you’re done listening to this episode you’ll know exactly what Kryptek items you’ll need to create a complete system that will perform under the worst weather conditions while keeping you concealed and in the hunt.

Brian Kelvington’s official title is Director, Media at Vista Outdoor Inc. We know him as one of the best guys in the industry, who works tirelessly to advance ammunition development to provide hunters and shooters with the best possible ammo. Brian’s a devoted wingshooter and we were blessed to spend a few days in Montana this past fall putting some new products from Federal Premium through the paces under some incredibly brutal conditions while hunting for Canada geese and upland birds. Host Todd Helms and Brian chat about hunting and what’s new on the ammunition side for Vista Outdoor. It’s another can’t miss episode of The Wingmen Podcast.

Host Todd Helms sits down with “Stormin’ Norman” for a one on one conversation down at Hunt Expo in SLC. The guys chat about the world class waterfowl hunting offered by Wingmaster Outfitting, and how the firm’s waterfowl/black bear combo hunts in September are an experience every avid hunter needs to partake of. Norm is a real character and this episode doesn’t varnish any opinions as the fellas dive into more than just hunting. It’s another killer episode of The Wingmen Podcast.

Recorded at the Western Hunting Expo, Federal Premium’s Jon Zinnel sits down with host Todd Helms. They talk about this year's expo turnout, rehash their past fall seasons, and dissect different Federal Premium shotshells and their performance. They also discuss conservation and their passion for hunting. You don’t want to miss this episode of the Wingman podcast!

Bruce Pettet joins the Eastmans' Crew at the Western Hunting Expo in Salt Lake City where he sits down with host Todd Helms. They talk about the history behind various Leupold products, Bruce's recent "Macnab" hunt and the film resulting from that journey, dog training, the upcoming turkey season, and more. It's a fun episode you don't want to miss!

Colton Thompson is living the dream. He walked away from a successful career to pursue his passion of duck calling, building duck calls and training British Labradors. Host Todd Helms and Colton wade into the deep end of Colton’s story and find a “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” story that pure American Dream. The guys talk ducks, duck calls, dogs and even what they look for in a duck call. Be sure not to miss this episode of the Wingmen Podcast.