Fall Obsession Podcast

What is it about hunting Texas that is so captivating? Why is having a deer lease with deer feeders highly sought after in the Lone Star State? These are the things Johnny Mack from Soul Seekers is now having to learn and understand for himself. Johnny, coming from the Pacific Northwest, has never hunted outside of the well-known "western style" of pursuit. A move to Texas a couple years ago has now forced him to adapt to a whole new playbook when it comes to pursuing wild game. Johnny joins us to talk about this transition, having to learn how to hunt whitetail Texas style, his struggles along the way and his constant drive to learn everything he can to bring success to his hunts and meet to his table. If you are new to hunting down south, or you want to better understand why we do what we do in Texas, then this is a great listen! Join us and Johnny Mack as we all educate and learn together!

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A giant has fallen...

Mike Tepe is back on the podcast with an early season tag notched on a Midwestern Stud! Mike is the host of our Midwest Mindset series on CarbonTV, and has poured a lot of time, work and money into managing his various whitetail habitats in the Midwest. All that hard work finally paid off on October 8th, 2023! Mike shares with us the story; a cat-and-mouse journey of his pursuit of this buck once he began daylighting. It all came down to Mike being in the wrong stand for an evening hunt, and things getting a little "western" as he made a play on this big buck feeding on his clover plot. Listen in to hear of a hunt unlike many others!

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Everything is bigger in Texas, right? This week we're joined by our friend and Fall Obsession Staff Member Chad Jones from The Lone Star State! Chad is no stranger to big bucks, and his trophy wall reflects that (check out the podcast video!) Sam and Chad sit down for a detailed conversation over whitetail behavior and habits, hunting strategies and tactics, and what it truly takes to fill your tag on a real giant! Chad tells us what activity and shifts in patterns he looks for on his cell cams before he ever considers making a move to hunt, hunting transitional periods, and more! The conversation also hits archery, bow hunting, and the classic, yet deep question of "why do you hunt?" Don't skip this episode! It will leave you jacked for deer season!

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First Responders and Military Personnel hold a heavy place in our hearts and minds; and 9/11 is certainly no exception. In this episode two of our very own first responders, Sam and Nick, sit down to reflect on one of the most tragic days in American history. They discuss the gravity of that event and the lasting effects we can still see in the first responder community over two decades later. Sam and Nick talk about what it is like being on that red line today, the truthfulness of the job, first responder mental health and trauma, and more. Finally, we do bring it all back to hunting and the outdoors by talking about the benefits of outdoor therapy, and what the therapeutic effects of hunting can do for hard working Americans. This is a sincere episode, meant to stir the hearts and minds of American Outdoors Men and Women. 

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The new bows are in, and our Fall Obsession crew has been flinging arrows in preparation for deer season 2023! In this episode Sam and Todd sit down to talk archery, starting off with their new Elite Omnia's! From the second they came out of the box, these bows were poised for accuracy and deadliness. In this discussion, we talk the pros and cons of the new bows, today's technology in the archery industry, arrows, bow tuning, deer hunting, and more! Todd is also our Staff Manager at Fall Obsession, and the two guys talk about the exciting things coming up for our team this season; as well as how YOU could also join the team!

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Whitetail Season is right around the corner, and no better person to catch up with than our very own Staffer Michael Tepe! Michael manages multiple whitetail properties in Michigan and Indiana, and is the host of our "Midwest Mindset" show on CarbonTV. Michael and Sam talk habitat management in this episode; covering a multitude of topics from summer food plots, setups, property improvement, whitetail behavior and much more! Texas whitetails and hog hunting on Sam's home turf also comes up, among other topics including the evolution of the hunting industry and the go-to resources for educational information. Podcasts like these are our favorites; no notes, no game plan, just two friends talking hunting and whitetails!

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We're back for another deep archery conversation between guest Mike Behrens and show host Sam! This time, the conversation stems from a simple question; how far can you shoot your bow? Inspired by a third-party article in which the author stated they would never take a shot from more than 30 yards on a live animal, Sam and Mike dive in to discuss the topic; bringing to light many variables that should be considered when determining the proper distance from which to release an arrow. The two talk archery experience, hunting environments, whitetail and animal behavior, patterning and studying deer, and more! A great, detailed conversation between two bow hunters at very different stages in their archery experiences, making this an episode you should not pass over! 

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Sam is joined by Outdoors Dan from The Outdoor Call Radio Show & Respect the Game TV! Dan has been in the hunting and outdoor industry for many years, and has certainly seen first hand how things have evolved over time. Despite an ever changing industry, two things have remained consistent; Dan's love for hunting and radio. Dan talks about his roots in radio and how it didn't take long to merge his two passions into an outdoor radio show. Dan tells us the origins of The Outdoor Call Radio App, where it has gone today, as well as sharing with us some of his memorable experiences and hunts over the years. Dan has been influential for the hunting industry, hosting many great hunting enthusiasts on his show. In this episode, we had the chance to make him the guest for once, and give him the opportunity to share his story!

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"You never know what spark is going to ignite a soul!" Our guest this week is Johnny Mack from Soul Seekers! Johnny has hit the ground running the past few years with his new and growing outdoor brand and a simple mission; Mentorship is Conservation. Johnny shares with us his passionate and unique journey, going from someone who had never hunted to an obsessed Washington Backcountry hunter, and now a resident of the great state of Texas! A journey with many hurdles and learning experiences, but value found at every turn. Johnny tells his story. He shares his passion, his growth, and his obsession for what he does. This is an unbelievable conversation that will naturally inspire any good human... whether you're a hunter or not!

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Sam is back with guest Mike Behrens this week for one of our all time favorite topics... archery! Mike is a quick up-and-comer to bow hunting, while Sam has a few more seasons and some tech experience under his belt. The two team up and dive in deep to talk bow setups, arrow builds, sights and other accessories, and more! Sam brings our focus to where he believes every archer's mindset should be in the summer, and that is out shooting your bow preparing for fall. This is great conversation between two outdoorsmen who are passionate about bow hunting, and chasing whitetails come October!

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