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Go Flush Yourself episodes

July 26#58: Chokes, Ballistics, and Better Shotgun Performance with Jimmy Muller
Jimmy Muller, founder of Muller Chokes, joins Matt and Jared for a deep dive into shotgun ballistics, choke design, and shotshell performance. They discuss why slower loads often outperform faster ones, the biggest mistakes hunters make with choke selection, how to build more effective shotgun patterns, and what really matters when choosing ammunition for upland birds and waterfowl.
Whether you’re a die-hard ballistics nerd or just want to kill more birds cleanly, this episode is packed with practical information that will make you think differently about your shotgun.
Did you enjoy this shotgun ballistics deep dive? Check out our other episodes on ballistics:
#58 - Jimmy Müller Part 1
#59 - Ben from FlightDay Ammo
#60 - Tom Roster
#61 - George from New Hunters Guide
#66 - Jimmy Müller Part 2
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter, Producer, or Business Supporter!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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1 hr 21 min
July 19 #57: Bird Hunting in the PNW with Rob Hubble of Northwest Wingshooters
Jared and Matt talk with Rob Hubble of Youtube's Northwest Wingshooters. Rob is our first guest to not hunt over a flushing dog at all but gets plenty of Pacific Northwest birds with his Brittanys. We talk about his channel, his dogs, and delve into some controversial topics as well.
You can find Rob on his YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and at northwestwingshooters.com.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
We have a new website! Check out goflushyourself.org for info about the show, our blog, and store!
Also, we have a fun new brand: FLUSH HAPPENS! It's for the less serious of us that want a fun upland hat, shirt, or sticker. Check out flushhappens.org
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
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Check us out at goflushyourself.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, or email us.
1 hr 20 min
July 05 #56: Cocker Spaniels in the Uplands: Hunting Birds, Running Trials, and Life at Home with Jeff Lusk
In this episode, Matt sits down with Jeff Lusk to talk cocker spaniels, field trials, hunting season plans, and what makes these little flushing dogs so addictive. They discuss beginner-friendly “picnic trials,” choosing the right hunting dog, the realities of living with a cocker in the house, and why spaniels build such a close partnership with their handlers. Whether you’re considering your first bird dog, already hunt behind a spaniel, or just enjoy hearing hunting stories, this conversation is packed with practical insights and plenty of dog talk.
Check out Jeff Lusk's breeding and training program, Chukatuk Cockers, and his podcast, Cocker Chronicles! You can also follow him on Instagram at @jefflusky
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
We have a new website! Check out goflushyourself.org for info about the show, our blog, and store!
Also, we have a fun new brand: FLUSH HAPPENS! It's for the less serious of us that want a fun upland hat, shirt, or sticker. Check out flushhappens.org
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Want a Go Flush Yourself STICKER? Check out our shop!
Check us out at goflushyourself.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, or email us.
1 hr 11 min
June 21 #55: Field Spaniels: The Rare Flushing Breed You’ve Probably Never Heard of with Mike Ritterbeck
We have a new website! Check out goflushyourself.org for info about the show, our blog, and store!
Also, we have a fun new brand: FLUSH HAPPENS! It's for the less serious of us that want a fun upland hat, shirt, or sticker. Check out flushhappens.org
In this episode, Matt talks with Mike Ritterbeck and learns about Field Spaniels! No, not field bred springer spaniels, field spaniels! Mike does talk about how heavily boned field spaniels are, if you want to see the photo talks about with their feet compared to lab's feet, it was sent out in today's newsletter and if you aren't signed up for that yet, you can see it here.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out at goflushyourself.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, or email us.
58 min
June 07 #54: Idaho Grouse Hunting, Goldens, & French Brittanys with Author Andrew Marshall Wayment
In this episode, Matt talks with Andrew Marshall Wayment, author of upland books and the owner of a golden retriever and a French Brittany.
You can find Wayment on Instagram, his blog, Upland Ways,and pre-order a signed copy of his new book that comes out in August here.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, YouTube, or email us.
49 min
May 24 #53: Labs Deep Dive: Picking the Right Line, Pedigrees, Pointing Labs, & Real Talk with Dennin & Taylor
Jared and Matt talk labs with Taylor Esvelt and Dennin Harding!
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, YouTube, or email us.
50 min
May 10 #52 Cockers, Springers, and Labs with Charlie Thorburn
In this episode, Matt chats with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs. Charlie is a world-renowned breeder and trainer of springers, cockers, and labradors from Scotland. Check out his YouTube channel, Mordor Gundogs, and his podcast, The Dogfather.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.
1 hr 9 min
May 03 #51: Ron Boehme Interview
Matt and Jared sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast! Ron is also known for The Upland Institute and his appearances on MeatEater. We talk about his cocker, pointers versus flushers, and have an all around good time.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady.
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.
1 hr 18 min
April 25 #50: Michaela Maupin Interview
In this episode, Matt and Jared talk with Idaho hunter and springer enthusiast, Michaela Maupin! On top of her springer, Michaela hunts ducks with her husband over their two labs, hunts cats and bears with their hounds, and has taken up falconry with a red-tailed hawk!
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.
1 hr 11 min
April 12 #49: Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation 2025
In this episode Matt sits down with Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever chapter Vice President, Matt Staudenmaier, and Clays for Conservation's 2025 champion, Dennin Harding.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon Supporter or Producer!
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Continue the conversation on our Discord!
Sign up for our newsletter to get previews of episodes and other news about the show.
Shop Go Flush Yourself stickers, shirts, and other merch at our shop.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, X, YouTube, or email us.
46 min

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Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and…