Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast

By Mike Avery

What's Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast about?

The podcast to help you get the most from your next outdoor adventure...brought to you by Jay's Sporting Goods, Michigan's original family owned outdoor superstore.

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Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast episodes:

09.16.2021
September 2021
It's a special edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast as we celebrate their 50th anniversary. This is the story of Jay Poet. A man who loved the outdoors and turned that passion into a thriving business. Jay's wife...
08.12.2021
August 2021
Saddle hunting is one of the hottest topics in the outdoors today...and it's the subject this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods podcast as we talk with Alex Chopp of Latitude Outdoors. Alex explains the basic of saddle hunting...
07.15.2021
July 2021
It's time to get ready for bow season, and that's exactly what we're doing this time on the Jay's Sporting Goods podcast. Sam Austin is an expert bowhunter who works in Jay's archery department in Clare. He has great...
06.10.2021
June 2021
We're talking with a Michigan whitetail hunting icon this time on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. John Eberhart, the man who pioneered saddle hunting and hunting pressured whitetail tactics, talks about his relationship with Jay's, including a story about...
05.12.2021
May 2021
Michigan's original family owned outdoor superstore is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year...and that's the topic this time on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. We're talking with Marketing Director Matt Poet about the history of Jay's and what they have...
04.16.2021
April 2021
We're talkin turkey this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast with Jeff Poet. Jeff talks about what it takes to be a successful turkey hunter, and how he took the "World Slam" of birds. Jeff also reminisces about...
03.11.2021
March 2021
We're talkin turkey this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods podcast with Kenny Slavens, manager of the hunting department at Jay's in Gaylord. Kenny is an avid turkey hunter, with many years of experience in chasing longbeards. He has...
02.11.2021
February 2021
We're talking with long time Jay's employee and avid big game hunter Bill Hahn. The hunting department buyer recently returned from an adventure in Texas where he was able to take a beautiful aoudad. Bill talks about that hunt,...
02.05.2021
January 2021
Getting families outdoors in the wintertime...that's the topic this time on the Jay's Sporting Goods podcast. Jay's Project Manager Tina Colosky says it's hard to have in-person activities because of Covid, but they've come up with an innovative idea...
12.18.2020
December 2020
We're talking with Tim Roller of Whitetail Journey this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Tim has worked with Jay's for many years in his roles as a fishing guide, video producer and hard core whitetail hunter. Tim...
11.12.2020
November 2020
We're talking about getting kids involved in the outdoors this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Jason Koch and Dave Gould are teachers at the Clare Middle School who love the outdoors...and they want to pass that passion along...
10.15.2020
October 2020
Long time Jay's employee Jeania Canel is the guest this month. She's the manager of the Gun Department at the Clare store, as well as an avid hunter and gun enthusiast. Jeania discusses the challenges of doing business in...
09.11.2020
September 2020
The experts at Jay's Sporting Goods are getting ready for bow season, but this year, things are different. Archery Department Manager and lifelong archer Paul Penix says he's never seen the interest as high as it is this fall. ...
08.20.2020
August 2020
We're talking with a long time partner of Jay's Sporting Goods....Kris Duerson of Rapid River Knifeworks. Kris started the company back in 2002 and Jay's was his first customer. Since then, Rapid River has become known as a maker...
07.14.2020
July 2020
This month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast, we're talking with Marketing Director Matt Poet. Matt is an avid outdoorsman and devoted family man...and he's a third generation Jay's employee. In fact, it was Matt's grandpa Jay, who started...
06.11.2020
June 2020
It's summertime, and the folks at Jay's Sporting Goods are ready for warm weather! Jimmy Olsen of Jay's Camping Department brings us up to speed on the latest kayak and camping gear this month on the podcast. Jimmy has...
05.14.2020
May 2020
We're talking fishing this time on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast with Bryan Darland. Bryan is the buyer for the fishing department, and an avid angler. We talk about gearing up for warm weather fishing action, choosing the right...
03.12.2020
March 2020
We're talkin' turkey this month with Jay's President Jeff Poet. Jeff is a hard core turkey hunter who has completed the "World Grand Slam" by taking every species of turkey in North America. Jeff has great advice on how...
02.13.2020
February 2020
We're talking wintertime outdoor fun this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Jay's Manager Tina Droomer talks about snowshoeing as a wonderful option to enjoy the snow covered landscape. Tina has great advice on choosing the right snowshoes...
02.02.2020
January 2020
We're talking trade shows this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. First, Paul Penix of the archery department at the Clare store talks about the Archery Trade Association show in Indianapolis. Then, Adele Horrigan from the Gaylord store...
12.13.2019
December 2019
It's a predator hunting seminar this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast as Dave Legmkuhle of DL Calls joins the conversation. Dave is an expert predator hunter who makes high quality mouth calls. Dave demonstrates his calls and...
11.18.2019
November 2019
We're getting ready for wintertime fishing on this edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods with fishing buyer Bryan Darland. Bryan talks about the early ice fishing season and why it can be so productive for hard water anglers. He also...
10.11.2019
October 2019
We're talking venison processing with Mike Horswill on this edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Mike is an avid hunter who has become an expert when it comes to butchering and processing whitetails. He has great advice on...
09.23.2019
September 2019
We're talking archery and bowhunting on this edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Archery department manager, and lifelong archer, Paul Penix talks about his love for the sport and his career in the industry. Paul discusses the effectiveness...
08.13.2019
August 2019
This month, a whitetail hunting icon on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast....Barry Wensel. Barry has been chasing mature bucks with traditional gear for more than fifty years. He has great advice on targeting trophy bucks and says hunting them...
07.11.2019
July 2019
We're talking food plots on this edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots. Many Michigan deer hunters are turning to food plots as an alternative to bait and Nick is extremely busy...
06.13.2019
June 2019
Longe range shooting is the topic this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast as we talk with Jason Couturier of Jay's Gaylord store. Jason is an expert shooter who spent 18 years in the military learning the basics...
05.14.2019
May 2019
This month, a very special edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast, as we talk with Arlene Yost. Arlene was married to Jay's founder, Jay Poet. She tells the story of how the business started in the family garage,...
04.12.2019
April 2019
We're getting ready for camping season this time on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Jimmy Jenks from Jay's camping department in the Clare store joins host Mike Avery to talk about the latest gear and equipment. The conversation includes tents,...
03.15.2019
March 2019
Chad Stearns joins us this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast. Chad is an avid outdoorsman who has is also Jay's Vice President of Operations. He talks about his passion for adventure and how working at Jay's helps...
02.15.2019
February 2019
We're talking wintertime fishing on this edition of the Jay's Podcast. Travis Bohy, manger of the Fishing Department in the Clare Store and avid angler, joins host Mike Avery to talk about ice fishing, the latest gear and some open...
01.10.2019
January 2019
We're talking predator hunting this month on the Jay's Sporting Goods podcast with Matt Todd of Red Line Pursuit TV. Matt is a veteran predator hunter and has lots of great advice on where to find coyotes and how...
12.20.2018
December 2018
Jay's Fishing Department Manager Joe Cook gets us ready for ice fishing season this month on the podcast. Joe is an expert angler with many years of experience on the ice and he says this season should be a good one....
11.16.2018
November 2018
We're talking with Jay's Pro Staffer Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 about some great trophy fall walleye fishing opportunities. Mark says Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay can produce lots of big fish right now, right up until the ice forms. ...
10.11.2018
October 2018
Everything you need to know about processing your own deer on this edition of the Jay's Sporting Goods podcast. Long time Jay's employee Mike Horswill walks us through the entire process from field dressing, to aging, butchering and freezing. He...
09.14.2018
September 2018
Pro Staffer Tim Roller of Whitetail Journey describes a recent whitetail hunt in Kentucky where heavy rain put a damper on his activities. He also talks about the anniversary of catching a world record brown trout on the Manistee River.
08.10.2018
August 2018
Hunting Department Manager Erick Austin talks about trailcams, knives, blinds, bows and more. Erik has great advice on what to look for and how much that new gear will cost.
07.12.2018
July 2018
Archery department manager Mike Mullett has some great advice on getting ready for the upcoming season. He also talks about todays high tech bows and gear.
06.16.2018
June 2018
Water sports expert Greg Larson describes why kayaks are so popular these days and has great advice on choosing the right kayak and accessories.
05.10.2018
May 2018
We're talking what's hot for this summertime fishing season with Bryan Darland. He has great advice on what to look for when buying fish finders, navigation units and electric trolling motors.
04.13.2018
April 2018
Food plots are the topic this month as we talk with Nick Percy of Killer Food Plots. Nick is one of the leaders in the food plot industry and has great advice on getting started, as well as maximizing your...
03.16.2018
March 2018
Suppressors are the topic with Jeania Canel. Jeanie describes how suppressors work, the process of buying one and how much they cost. Canel also talks about choosing the right suppressor and how to maintain that piece of gear.
02.17.2018
February 2018
Tom Spencer from the Clare store describes what to look for in a gun safe. He talks about the fire rating, thickness of the steel and type of lock. Tom also has advice on where to put a safe. We wrap...
01.20.2018
January 2018
Deer dogs are the topic with Jeremy Moore of the DogBone company. Jeremy trains dogs to recover whitetails for hunters and also to find shed antlers. His company has come up with a training system that he says will allow any...
12.16.2017
December 2017
Joe Cook, manager of the the fishing department at Jay’s Clare store, has great advice on locating early season panfish, walleye and pike. The veteran ice angler also talks about about the new insulated shanties on the market.
11.10.2017
November 2017
Dave Hildebrand is an expert muzzleloader from the gun department of Jay’s Clare store and he has great advice on all aspects of black powder shooting. He also discusses how to clean your gun and whether to hunt on a...
10.13.2017
October 2017
Some great tips on how to process your own venison this month. Mike Horswill walks us through the steps of field dressing, aging, butchering and freezing your deer. He also discusses the finer points of making burger, jerky and salami.
09.14.2017
September 2017
Chad Stearns recently returned from dall sheep hunt in the mountains of Alaska and has a great story to tell about that adventure. It’s a story of hard work, perseverance and quite possibly, some divine intervention.
08.10.2017
August 2017
Kenny Slavens describes the features to look for and the price range of trail cameras today. Then the discussion turns to ground blinds. The conversation wraps up with tree stands. Slavens has some suggestions on what to look for.
07.17.2017
July 2017
Kenny Slavens describes the features to look for and the price range of trail cameras today. Then the discussion turns to ground blinds. The conversation wraps up with tree stands. Slavens has some suggestions on what to look for.

What's Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast about?

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Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast episodes:

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July 2021

June 2021

May 2021

April 2021

March 2021

February 2021

January 2021

December 2020

November 2020

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September 2020

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July 2020

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March 2020

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December 2019

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December 2018

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December 2017

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