Adam Joad of Scattered Hamlet discusses the band’s roots, blending country life with heavy music, the role of TikTok in their growth, and how authenticity shapes their songs and covers.

They also share personal stories about leatherworking, hunting, firearms, and the realities of touring as independent musicians, plus reflections on community, respect, and staying true to where you come from.

Turner Kincaid, who runs the Average Hired Man social page, joins to share an honest look at ranch life in southern Colorado — his herd, summer mountain permits, winter feed, and running about 350 mother cows plus replacement heifers and bulls.

The episode covers why locally sold beef costs more than the live cattle market price, the true costs of feed and infrastructure, rising land and horse markets, hunting and dog training, and the value of keeping people connected to where their food comes from. 

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In this episode Sarah from Rockin MST Leatherworks talks about how she got into leatherworking, running a small handmade business, and balancing family life with custom orders.

Topics include tooling and patterns, pricing and selling (Etsy and craft shows), the time‑consuming nature of hand‑stitching, learning from mentors, and finding customers while living in a rural area.

Bree joins a live conversation about life on and off the homestead — sharing her journey from Instagram’s Country Living Conservative to hands-on hunting, hound and trap experiences, deer and bear hunting, and managing chickens, goats, and other animals while preparing for winter.

The episode also covers bigger themes: staying connected to where food comes from, concerns about industrial food and pharmaceuticals, issues with aerial pesticide spraying, raising children outdoors, and the need for rural voices to speak up for sustainable, ethical ways of life.

Pat Cummings joins the podcast to share tales of hiking, hunting, fishing mishaps, moving to Arizona, mentoring young hunters, fitness goals, and upcoming African hunts. The episode mixes outdoor talk with personal reflections on family, a few laughs we have shared and making the most of our active years. Something we all need to focus on more often. Please like, share and subscribe if you enjoy anything we do

Bailey chats about growing up around livestock and leatherwork, learning crafts from family, and the time and care behind handmade leather goods.

We discuss pricing, patterns, the intricacies of the craft, storytelling and preserving cowboy traditions, plus the role of social media in sharing and sustaining the trade and navigating an ever changing lifestyle. 

A long-form conversation with a Maine outfitter about guiding bear, moose and deer hunts, running and training hound dogs, and the rhythms of the hunting season.

We discuss dog breeds and kennels, baiting versus rigging, trapping, injuries and recovery, winter hog hunts in Florida, travel for hunting, and the realities of outfitting as a way of life.

Five-time national fiddle champion Jacie Sites joins High Country and Handmade to discuss her musical journey, moving back to Pendleton, and forming her new band, the Knit Pickers.

Jacie explains her teaching philosophy, practice tips, the difference between fiddle and violin, and how she helps students reach competition and performance success while exploring diverse fiddle styles and recording projects.

This episode blends inspiring stories, practical advice for musicians and makers, and a look at Jacie’s current projects including private lessons, an online subscription site, and upcoming concerts.

Andrew Levick of 360 Sportsman and Wildlife Creations walks through practical trapping techniques—from boiling and waxing traps to freeze-proofing sets, baiting cubbies, and using lures like Gusto. He explains trap placement, using multiple traps per location, and tips for bobcat and coyote lines.

The episode also shares real-season stories from North Idaho and Montana, working with hounds, taxidermy ties to land access, safety around dogs and snares, and how to balance trapping with hunting and shop life.

Kevin Thomas shares his journey from Kentucky roots and a hand-me-down guitar to quitting a steady federal job and pursuing outlaw country full time. He talks about writing, co-writing, playing covers, the grind of social media and touring, and the financial and personal sacrifices required for a music career.

The episode also covers his upcoming UK tour and collaborations, his views on success and independence, and the balance of supporting family while chasing creative freedom and growth.