Fall Obsession Podcast

You can always tell when someone is truly passionate about what they do, and Amy Hall; host of Her Wild Outdoors is no exception! Amy joins us as a guest this week to share that very thing she is passionate about: hunting, the outdoors, and mentoring others. Amy is an adult-onset huntress and truly believes in the "learn it, do it, teach it" philosophy. She takes hunting seriously and believes in understanding and respecting the animals we hunt. Through her own wild journey she dedicates much time to mentoring other young women and youth hunters, and instilling in them the same outdoor lifestyle she lives herself. Amy tells us one of the best things you can do is walk alongside somebody and see the successes they have for themselves, and we couldn't agree more! Enjoy this episode with one of the best role models any outdoors man or woman could ask for!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

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

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

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Derek Eaves from Ridge Rock Hunt Company and Small Town Hunting Properties is BACK on the podcast! He and Sam catch up for the first time in a while, and Derek has been nothing short of busy in recent months! He shares with us his new venture into working for himself as a Small Town Hunting Properties Realtor, booking hunts with Ridge Rock, managing land in Mississippi and more! The two talk about hunting whitetails, turkeys, archery gear, stories of recent seasons, and most importantly how hunting is not just about filling a tag but more so the people you're with and the memories you make! Enjoy this wholesome, down to earth conversation between two passionate outdoorsmen!

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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What kind of hunter are you? A big game hunter? An archery hunter? Or are you an Archery Only hunter? In this episode, Sam unpacks those two short words, "Archery Only"; covering the significance this phrase carries, and the challenge it represents. He gives us a look into his personal archery journey and how he found bow hunting, the significance of the commitment to only hunt with a bow, and the constant mental battle that comes with it.  Also discussed are topics such as the coldness of only hunting for "the thrill of a kill", and the true purpose these animals serve, what the adventure of the hunt can authentically produce, the reward and respect a bow-only mentality can bring, and more. This is a deep topic for which our show host has been preparing to address for months now, and we hope you enjoy!

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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Dreams can become reality; depending on the drive and discipline you put towards it. For years Brett Rousselle has dreamed of killing a giant brown bear with his bow. And what could be more incredible than traveling to Russia in the midst of a war to hunt these giant beasts in another country with guides who speak very little English! Brett sets the stage for us, talking about how and why this Russian hunt became of interest to him in the first place. After multiple flights, getting pulled aside when entering Russia, a 2-hour snowmobile ride to hunt camp and more, Brett was finally living out his dream! Tune in as he tells a story second to none; filled with adventure, resilience, excitement, near-death experiences and a humbling respect for a massive predator at the top of the world's food chain. 

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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A trip over 5 years in the making. The Berges family waited patiently for their second trip to South Africa to come, and the results did not disappoint! Tim Berges is our Western Regional Coordinator at Fall Obsession, and joins us to share their incredible story from the 2024 Safari Hunt. Tim takes us through every detail of the trip, including travel logistics, typical costs, and the intricacies of a completely different culture, and a different way of hunting. This Safari adventure includes the pursuit of Eland, Sable, Waterbuck, Kudu, Impala, and much more including a wild multi-day hunt for a specific wildebeest. Some may look at it as only trophy hunting, but for this family it is an adventure of once-in-a-lifetime memories, and the taking of game which in turn helps support an entire culture and local community. 

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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She is a published author, the Indiana Chapter President of the American Daughters of Conservation, and one of the most passionate hunting and outdoor enthusiasts you will ever meet! Allison Hunter Voges is our guest on the Podcast this week; joining us to share her inspiring story and outdoor life! Motivated by not being able to find any children's books on hunting, Allison took the initiative to write her own with little idea of the positive response that would follow from her readers! She shares with us her journey into writing, along with her other obsessions for fishing, turkey and deer hunting, catfish and turtle noodling, conservation and mentoring others in the outdoors. Allison is living her best outdoor life, and doing something great to leave fishing and hunting better than she found it!

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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The first "solo episode" of Fall Obsession Podcast. For 185 episodes, each and every one has consisted of a conversation between a host and one or more guests. Despite some reservations about recording a one-man podcast, show host Sam Thrash breaks the normal mold and hops behind a microphone by himself. The last thing Sam wanted was to pick a random topic just for the sake of just recording a podcast. He believes an episode like this should carry some weight and be worth the listen. What Sam chose to speak about is raw, authentic, and comes from the heart; talking vulnerably about his personal struggles as a podcast host, a show producer, a business owner and balancing it all with being a family man and a firefighter. In a busy life, and one with multiple passions or "identities" has he references, it is easy for those passions to turn to pastimes. Balance becomes key, drive and work ethic are required, and healthy encouragement and influences go farther than ever before on the path to overcoming and succeeding. 

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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It started with an idea; to create a simple and practical product that would make their own scouting efforts easier. And it worked so well, they decided to bring it to everyone else! Joe from Huntington Outdoor Gear is our guest this week to talk to us about their brand, their products, and their journey! Huntington manufactures products (many centered around trail camera accessories) for hunters just like all of us. They observed common issues they themselves were experiencing in certain areas and took the initiative to discover and create a solution. Joe's creative mind and his passion to bring these solutions to hunters abroad is evident during this episode, as he goes into great detail about the thought process behind each problem and solution! There's no doubt, these extremely functional and affordable products are gaining traction and Huntington in full speed ahead in the Outdoor Industry, and we cannot wait to see what they design next!

For more info on Huntington Outdoor Gear, visit https://huntingtonoutdoorgear.com/

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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A small side-gig turned full-time job has proven to be nothing but rewarding and humbling for our friend Mark Zorich. Mark is a military veteran and former SWAT sniper and the very first winner of our Veteran Hunt Giveaway in 2021. While working in law enforcement, he started West Coast Long Range Precision Shooting; teaching shooters and hunters how to increase their proficiency with a rifle and build confidence shooting long ranges. Little did he know the impact his side hustle would have. Mark joins us to talk about the journey of growing his own company, the fundamentals and mission of WCLR, some west coast hunting, and more. This is a wholesome conversation with a great outdoorsman and a great human who has worked hard to make his passion his job, and vice-versa. 

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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We believe it is never too late to begin your journey into hunting and the outdoors! For some, that journey may begin much earlier than most. This week, we are joined by young Diego from MainBeam Addiction. As a youth hunter, Diego has already established a strong presence in the hunting industry with his MainBeam Addiction brand and one big goal in mind; to help get others, especially youth involved in hunting and the outdoors! In his quest to fulfill his own adventure, Diego finds himself inspiring his fellow youth hunters through some incredible Western hunting experiences of his own! We sit down and talk with Diego about the growth of MainBeam Addiction, and spend a lot of time covering his 2023 hunting season, including successful Oryx, Elk, Bear, and Deer hunts! One thing’s for sure, this kid is Addicted to hunting and Obsessed with the outdoors!

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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