Fall Obsession Podcast

It's a point of pride, honesty and authenticity that we at Fall Obsession only associate ourselves with industry partners we believe in, and whose products we have legitimately tested and use frequently. Dark Energy exceeds our standards. We are joined in this episode by Brayden Staples from Dark Energy, and Todd & Heather Sellon who are some of our most frequent Dark Energy product users. Together we have an awesome conversation about the Dark Energy product line, the uses of their gear from the backcountry to every day use, the rigorous testing proceed for every product, and what sets them apart from the competition. Dark Energy has built a reputation for having the toughest portable power products on earth, and we stand by that! Tune in for a great conversation from the perspective of both consumer and manufacturer, and take a peek behind the curtain of an awesome brand! You may even catch a snippet of what's coming next...

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

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Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

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Steve "Madman" Martic, Co-Host of The Outdoor Drive Podcast, is one of the most down to earth guys you will ever meet. From humble beginnings, Steve grew up hunting in the Northeast with his family; gaining a healthy knowledge and appreciation for the fall whitetail woods. In this episode he shares with us some of the unique traits of Northeastern deer hunting, and tactics he regularly applies. Steve and Sam talk podcasting and what it is like to be everyday, blue collar guys who are diligently contributing to the production of weekly episodes, and the fulfillment each other finds in being a part of their respective shows. Finally, the conversation takes a walk down memory lane as both end up sharing multiple hunting stories from back in the day; origin stories vital to the growth of their outdoor drives and obsessions. This is a wholesome episode for anyone looking to hang out with a couple of great outdoorsmen for a little while!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

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Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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He is the greatest bull rider in the entire world. Seriously, just ask him! Sam and Nick were honored to accept an invite from the one and only Dale Brisby to join him in person from the Rodeo Time Studio to record this unique spin off of our normal podcast routine. We dive into the life of the world's greatest bull rider and where his journey began capturing the attentions of online viewers seeking a comedic glimpse into the life of a real cowboy. Dale shares with us the intentionality and authenticity he embodies through the growth of his brand; impacting not just subscribers but also every day men and women behind the scenes whom you don't always see in front of the screen. We talk archery, and his recent new-found love of elk hunting, shooting, podcasting, personal relationships and more! This is a unique outlook into a real life rodeo man, cowboy, hunter, and super puncher! Dale will tell ya, he's the best there has ever been... and the most humble. 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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Everyone wants to hunt elk, but how many put in the effort to be successful and make it happen? Our guest for this episode is expert elk hunter and caller Josh Fields from Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls! For many years Josh has acted on his strong passion for chasing monster bulls across many North American States; refining and mastering the art of calling and understanding the behavior of these great creatures. As Sam prepares for his very first elk hunt this year, he invited Josh to join us on the show and help educate him and our listeners on proper elk calling techniques, bow hunting tactics, wildlife behavior and more. Josh goes through a lot of well-prepared and thought-out topics and questions, making this a very educational and valuable episode for anyone anticipating or perhaps beginning the early years of their elk hunting experiences. 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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We are joined this week in studio by inspiring and motivated outdoor content creator Jake Newman! Jake has been breaking barriers in the outdoor media world from a young age using his creativity and unique platform, Nocked TV to bring outstanding hunting content to thousands of people. As a passionate bow hunter, Jake shares the story of his very recent Utah High Country Mule Deer archery hunt; bringing home a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a stud muley buck with a bow! We talk archery, big game hunting, real world testing the Hoot Camo gear and more ending with a healthy discussion about overcoming challenges, shutting out the haters, supporting one another and building a greater hunting community. 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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In this episode, show host Sam Thrash sits down to look back on some recent hunting seasons, personal experiences and his own learning opportunities through such. He shares his anticipation and excitement as he looks forward to an upcoming Idaho Elk hunt with a bow in 2024, and his baseline expectations as a brand new elk hunter. Finally, Sam shares the latest from Fall Obsession, including another CarbonTV award nomination and Fall Obsession's newly refined Mission Statement and Core Values we hold to as an organization, through our podcasts and shows, and as individuals.

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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For our 200th Podcast Episode, Sam is joined by a fellow outdoorsman and podcaster Johnny Mack from Soul Seekers! Both Johnny and Sam have developed a brotherhood and a bond through hunting and podcasting; sharing similar experiences, successes and struggles while hosting award-nominated shows. These two men talk about the journey; from day one until now and moments of both trial and achievement along the way. They discuss their own personal development through hunting and their shows over the years, and how it has made them better men in a world of weakness and uncertainty. Hosting a show, building a brand and managing an organization in the hunting industry takes, consistency, resiliency and a strong mental game. But we all remember there is no effort without error and shortcoming, and these two are the men in the arena. 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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Jesse Johnson is one of the greatest woodsmen we know! Local to north Texas, Jesse has blazed trails into public land hunting for whitetail and hogs with two favored weapons of choice; a traditional bow and an old-school Flintlock Muzzleloader. Jesse returns as a guest on the podcast to share with us once again his passion for public land and traditional bow hunting. We talk trad archery, bow and arrow builds, and the grind of hunting public with a stick and string. Jesse also shares with us two of his most recent memorable non-resident hunts for Colorado elk with a muzzleloader and Canadian black bear with a trad bow. Jesse's passion for the outdoors is contagious, and over the years has peaked many of our own interests in picking up an old-school stick and string and getting after it! One thing's for sure, Jesse has developed a set of skills that set him apart, no matter if he's rocking the long bow or the ol' smoke pole! 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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We typically steer clear of politics on our podcast. However we do believe there is a time and place for such "political" discussions when it comes to our rights as hunters and outdoors men and women; specific to over-regulating, voter-based bans and a disregard for conservation and management research and statistics by States and Commissions. We believe game regulations have their place as long as long as ethics, conservation and education have been appropriately considered and applied. In today's world, that line continues to become blurred more and more by Fish and Game departments caving to uneducated agendas and voter-based decisions. This week, we unpack all of this with guest Mike Behrens; specifically looking at recent events including the ban of wild hog hunting in Kentucky, the very first mountain lion trapping ban in Texas, wolf and mountain lion events in Colorado, and more! Some may call this conversation "controversial", but we believe it is every hunter's responsibility to weigh in on the decisions made by their own Fish and Game Commissions, and to pay attention to other State's around them. The American Outdoors Man and Woman has a voice; don't be scared to use it. 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

Numzaan Safaris (https://www.numzaan.com)

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Elite Archery (https://elitearchery.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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The First Responder Community always will be near and dear to us, and many times in the past we have shed light on our first responders through this show; tying in to our love and passion for the outdoors. However this episode hits a little closer to home. Joined by guest Gray Schneider from the Season of Stories organization (S.O.S.), our host Sam shares a mutual connection to Gray through a North Texas Firefighter named Wade Cannon. Wade passed away in 2022 from occupational colon cancer at the age of 31; leaving Gray and others with a burning passion to take action. Inspired by Wade, Gray and other's love for the outdoors, Season of Stories is a project that will initially take us on an adventure across North America this fall in dozens of waterfowl hunting camps with industry influencers using heirloom gear and a leather journal documenting the memories we all live and breathe for. The proceeds of S.O.S.'s project are dedicated to the mission of ensuring pre-cancer health screenings for as many first responders as possible. Tune in and hear the inspiring origins to this project, as Gray and Sam take us from start to finish through the story of Wade Cannon and the legacy that follows him. 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

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