Keefer Brother's Wilder Minds

The countdown is officially on. In Episode 68 of Wilder Minds, the guys sit down for one final podcast before disappearing into the Alaska backcountry for the next month. Dropped: Project Alaska is days away, which means bows are being tuned, rifles are getting dialed, solar charging systems are being tested, packs are being weighed, and every last piece of gear is getting one final look. They dive into backcountry bow setups, arrow weight, broadheads, draw weight, and Chris’ first experience setting up his Winchester Model 70 Alaskan with a suppressor.

Then, as usual, things go completely off the rails. The guys discover Shaq is a hunter and immediately start figuring out how you'd get a seven-foot, 350-plus-pound man into the Alaska bush. That leads to dream hunts with Shaq and Bo Jackson, the return of match play in PGA golf, the wild story of American travelers facing prison time after accidentally bringing ammunition into Turks and Caicos, and their own airport security disasters involving forgotten shells, knives, a charcuterie board, and a 12-inch tree saw.

Eventually, everything comes back to Alaska. The production system is better, the gear is lighter, the clothing is dialed, and the goal is bigger than ever: two moose and two caribou, something they've never accomplished on a season of Dropped. They'll be sending updates from the field whenever Starlink allows, while Yukon: The Lost Season begins September 1 on the Keefer Brothers app. This is the final Wilder Minds before Alaska. The next time the guys sit behind the microphones, they'll have 30 days of new stories to tell.

Episode 67 starts with a little music history as the guys compare what legendary artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Santana were paid back in 1969 for Woodstock compared to what today’s biggest acts are making. That rolls into an Eric Church concert recap and a conversation about what makes a truly great live performer before things take a hard left into Bigfoot, Loch Ness and the question nobody knew needed answering: What happens if a Sasquatch walks into camp during Dropped?

Then Alaska starts calling. With Dropped only days away, the new Hoyt bows are getting dialed, fall is already showing up in the Brooks Range, river levels are being watched and the guys are tracking where the caribou migration might be when they finally touch down. They also get into the realities of DIY Alaska hunting, the importance of leaving wild places better than you found them, and why returning to that country still brings the same anticipation after all these years.

The conversation turns to some major hunting and conservation news, including more than 92 million acres opening to additional hunting and fishing opportunities, Michigan sportsmen stepping up to save waterfowl refuges threatened by budget cuts, and major changes coming to Michigan deer hunting and firearm regulations. Throw in some big Michigan bucks, youth season anticipation and a rabid beaver attack that completely sends the show off the rails, and Episode 67 is Wilder Minds doing exactly what Wilder Minds does best.

Episode 66 starts with the number 66 and somehow turns into a trip down memory lane with Mario Lemieux, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and some unbelievable stories from Chris and Casey’s younger years. From flying with the Penguins to Philadelphia, skating with NHL legends, accidentally signing autographs like they were members of the team, and getting an up-close look at one of the greatest hockey players to ever lace them up, the boys look back at some experiences they didn’t fully appreciate until years later.

The crew breaks down one of the most ridiculous golf cheating scandals they’ve ever seen, including a fake hole-in-one that was ultimately exposed by security cameras. That leads to fantasy football punishments, golfing 18 holes without an actual golf ball, and Brian Harman’s unofficial list of skills any future boyfriend of his daughter better have.

From there, the conversation heads back into the outdoors. The guys talk Michigan bear hunting opportunities, Michigan’s ongoing deer baiting debate, and some of the contradictions they see in wildlife management.

With Dropped only weeks away, gear is arriving and the crew is dialing in everything from Instinct merino and modular packs to tents, cots, stoves, solar power, and the production equipment required to live and film in the Alaska wilderness for weeks at a time. The closer departure gets, the less anybody is thinking about whitetails and the more their minds are already in Alaska.

Hockey legends, golf cheaters, conservation, new gear, and the countdown to Dropped.

The Wilder Minds crew is running on almost no sleep after a quick trip to Springfield, Missouri, where they visited Bass Pro Shops headquarters, explored Wonders of Wildlife and got a behind-the-scenes look at the future of the Cabela’s Instinct line.

Chris, Casey and Jason break down the unbelievable detail inside Wonders of Wildlife, including Babe Ruth’s bamboo fly rod, presidential fishing artifacts, Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower on the water, and the origin story of the first Bassmasters Classic. They also explain how years of testing Cabela’s Instinct gear in the mountains, on DROPPED and across harsh backcountry environments have helped improve everything from layering systems to merino thumb holes.

The conversation shifts to Oregon’s IP 28 initiative being removed from the ballot and why hunters still need to stay alert for similar efforts in the future. Then the guys react to the story of a Montana climber who hiked ten miles with a trekking pole lodged through his torso, leading to a larger discussion about wilderness first aid, survival kits, backcountry mistakes and the time Chris drove a knife completely through his hand while processing a moose.

Casey gives an update on his kidney stone problems and reveals that he has medullary sponge kidney, otherwise known as a lifelong kidney stone factory. From there, things get progressively stranger with a bee sting in the shower, an upcoming Labrador litter, the differences between American and English Labs, Annie’s couch parkour and the $150,000 protection dogs the Keefer Brothers once considered bringing into the wilderness.

Plus, the crew talks about the success of NO MAN’S LAND, upcoming partner announcements, new Cabela’s Instinct Ridge Hunter gear and everything happening inside the Keefer Brothers community as they prepare for the next season of DROPPED.

In Episode 64, the guys dive behind the scenes of their newest film, No Man’s Land, sharing the untold stories from one of the most unique hunts they’ve ever experienced. From Sitkalidak Island off Kodiak to giant brown bears, blacktail deer, whales, harbor seals, and Arctic foxes, this episode takes you deeper into what really happened beyond the camera.

The Guys break down why a Kodiak blacktail hunt may be one of the most underrated adventures in North America, how transporter hunts differ from guided hunts, what it’s like hunting in true bear country, and why this trip combined fishing, waterfowl hunting, mountain stalking, and unbelievable scenery into one unforgettable experience. They also share the story of field testing Winchester’s Supreme Long Range ammunition before it ever reached the public and why the results left no doubt.

The conversation shifts into full Alaska preparation mode as gear starts coming out of storage. Jetboils, SteriPens, water purification systems, camp rituals, Saturday mornings spent organizing equipment, and the excitement that builds when another season is only weeks away all become part of the conversation. If you’ve ever packed for a major backcountry hunt, you’ll feel right at home.

As always, Wilder Minds takes a few unexpected detours. The guys react to one of the funniest news stories of the year involving a missing man who accidentally joined the search party looking for… himself. They swap movie and television recommendations including The Odyssey, House of the Dragon, Lucky, The Bear, and discuss how independent filmmakers are changing Hollywood after the surprise success of the horror film Obsession.

If you’re dreaming about Alaska, planning your next hunt, obsessed with backcountry gear, or simply love hearing the stories behind the adventure, Episode 64 is packed with everything that makes Wilder Minds what it is.

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Episode 63 is a full-blown summertime collision of wild stories, big personalities, family memories, and the kind of off-the-rails conversations only Wilder Minds can deliver.

The guys kick things off breaking down viral bison attacks, world-record runners, the Enhanced Games, Bobby Bonilla’s never-ending payday, and why some people are simply built to run while the Keefer Brothers were clearly built to throw hay bales and climb mountains. From there, they revisit a few legendary road stories...including the infamous “in the process” turkey hunt, awkward handshakes, and the phrases that have somehow stayed alive inside the crew for decades.

Then the episode shifts to a memorable Northern Michigan weekend. The guys share the story of meeting Kid Rock at Gypsy Distillery in Petoskey alongside John James, what Bob Ritchie was really like in person, and how the conversation may have moved them one step closer to getting Kid Rock into the Alaskan wilderness. They also talk Michigan’s outdoor community, the importance of sportsmen staying involved, and the responsibility of protecting the traditions that matter.

The summer concert run continues with The Lumineers at Soaring Eagle, a surprise meeting with rising country artist Shane Profitt, Luke Bryan’s 50th birthday celebration, and a backstage bathroom search that quickly turned into one of the most awkward introductions imaginable. Throw in questionable golf scramble scores, new Tracker boats, matching father-daughter northern pike tattoos, childhood adventure relics, Lego prodigies, Winchester’s USA 250 collection, antique decoys, a late-1800s Winchester hewing axe, and the dangerous rabbit hole known as Facebook Marketplace, and you’ve got one beautifully random episode.

Hunting season is coming fast. For now, the boys are soaking up the calm before the storm...concerts, golf, fishing, family time, and one last stretch of summer before they’re back on a gravel bar in Alaska.

Welcome to Episode 63 of Wilder Minds, presented by ALP.

This week on Wilder Minds, the guys somehow connect kidney stones, wildfire smoke, grizzly bears, Lionel Messi, UFC knockouts, Mike Tyson, and golf... and honestly, it all works.

The episode kicks off with smoke-filled skies across Michigan that feel more like the end of the world than the middle of summer, before taking a hard left turn into the unfortunate return of another kidney stone...because apparently Darryl wasn't enough and now his brother Doug has entered the chat. If you've ever wondered how much pain one grown man can joke through, you're about to find out.

From there, the conversation shifts north to Alaska, where the crew dives into one of the biggest conservation discussions in modern hunting. Drawing from years spent filming Dropped in the backcountry, they unpack predator management, exploding grizzly populations, shrinking caribou numbers, and what happens when biology, public land, and politics all collide. It's an honest conversation rooted in firsthand experience, not headlines.

Of course, no Wilder Minds episode stays serious for long. The guys break down why Lionel Messi sees the game differently than everyone else, why elite athletes all seem to share the same instincts regardless of the sport, relive another lightning-fast UFC finish, reminisce about the Mike Tyson era when pay-per-view fights lasted about as long as a microwave burrito, and somehow find their way back onto the golf course before it's all over.

As always, it's equal parts campfire conversation, outdoor storytelling, questionable medical advice, and the kind of laughs that usually happen after the cameras were supposed to stop rolling.

The boys are back, healed up, and coming in hot after a Fourth of July weekend full of fireworks, Busch Light logic, up-north Michigan energy, and one legendary kidney stone exit.
Episode 61 starts with Casey officially surviving two weeks of pure hell, then rolls straight into Roman candle chaos, sketchy neighborhood fireworks, Jelly Roll ticket scalping dreams, and the strange beauty of America’s 250th celebration. From there, the conversation takes a turn into the future: hunting rights, ballot box biology, AI, flying taxis, robot doctors, trail cams, digital scopes, and the question every hunter should be asking...what parts of the outdoor life will still be here 250years from now?

It’s classic Wilder Minds: part comedy, part campfire philosophy, part Fourth of July hangover, and all bite.

The boys are back on Wilder Minds, presented by ALP, and this one starts exactly where it should…with kidney stones, blown-out backs, aging bodies, and the beautiful disaster of getting older.

From there, the conversation rolls into a Fourth of July sports-and-outdoors grab bag: World Cup soccer confusion, Messi and Ronaldo greatness, Scotty Scheffler’s mindset, John Daly being John Daly, and why every kid in hockey is trying to pull off the drag-toe. The guys also dig into Michigan elk tag heartbreak, the massive Texas hunting and fishing license data breach, water rights and crowding in Alaska, and a wild new “drinking jacket” that pulls water straight from the air.

It’s pain, patriotism, Busch Lights, soccer flops, hex hatches, sheep camp memories, and a hard look at how access to the wild is changing everywhere.

This week on Wilder Minds, the boys come in hot after one of the wildest sports weekends in recent memory. UFC at the White House, Stanley Cup tears, the Knicks finally climbing the mountain, World Cup chaos, LPGA in Midland, and a whole lot of America packed into one episode.

The boys break down the spectacle, the pageantry, the fights, the fighters, the flags, the flyovers, and why sometimes people just need to let a great American moment be exactly that. From Justin Gaethje’s iron will to Rod Brind’Amour’s blue-collar Cup story, this episode leans hard into the stuff we love most: grit,discipline, sports, patriotism, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

There’s also talk on Elon Musk hitting trillionaire status, SpaceX, Starlink, the difference between millions, billions and trillions, plus summer smallmouth fishing, whopper ploppers, The Story of RIP, and what’s coming next in the hunting world.

Nobody else is bouncing from UFC bloodsport to Stanley Cup emotion to topwater smallmouth and whitetail films like Wilder Minds. That’s the lane. Hunting, outdoors, sports, and the kind of conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

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