Living The Dream Outdoors

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and Dave Parrott of DandF Marine Salvage and Service. Bill and Dave take an in depth look at the marine business, the ins and outs of starting a  marine business in the Ozarks, and the unique opportunities doing so allows one to both serve rural communities and get to know those who are closest to the land and the rivers in this unique region known as the Missouri Ozarks.   

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and Mike Unruh, the National Vice President of Fallen Outdoors. Bill and Mike venture into an in-depth discussion about the programs and services offered by Fallen Outdoor Chapters across the United States. Dedicated volunteers help veterans return to the outdoors to reconnect with themselves and their fellow man after having served their country. You will not want to miss this riveting program about those who served and those who are now serving those veterans and helping them improve their lives by being involved in outdoor activities. 

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast hosts Bill Cooper and Hunter Hindman and special guest Darrell Hindman. The trio of outdoorsmen discuss Bill’s induction into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, the super bowl of outdoor accomplishments and recognition. Too, the guys explore some of the incredible properties that Living the Dream Outdoors Properties currently have for sale. You outdoorsmen will drool as you hear about the most incredible farms, ranches and recreational properties to be found in the Midwest. Catch the podcast on Stitcher, Apple, AudioBoom, Deezer and more.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and the crew at Scenic Rivers Taxidermy in Salem, Missouri. Owner Larry Baron, and previous owner Heith Buie sit down for a spell and talk about the history of Scenic Rivers Taxidermy, the ups and downs of the taxidermy business and the thrills of the job. Most importantly, these highly skilled taxidermists give some up-to-date tips about how they want your deer prepared before bringing it to the shop. Hint: For your best mount, bring your whole deer to Larry and Heith and let them skin it out. Deer season is almost here. I’ve been using Scenic Rivers Taxidermy for decades. You should use them, too!  

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and longtime friend and outdoor writer Kenny Kieser, who is an inductee of the Missouri Waterfowlers Hall of Fame, the National Freshwater Fi\shing Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Kieser relates how he got into outdoor writing and shares stories about some of the fabulous people he met along the way. Cooper and Kieser laugh through the show as they reminisce about old times. You’ll love this podcast, which can be found on moist social media platforms.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he joins Indiana outdoor writer Tom Berg on Table Rock Lake with guide Mike Webb. Mike puts the guys on some dandy largemouth and smallmouth bass on Table Rock Lake. Bill and Tom toured around the Branson area lakes catching trout on Taneycomo, giant crappie on Bull Shoals, and rough fish back on Table Rock with Stained Water Bowfishing Cpt. Bryan Wilson. This show is a treasure trove of fishing information for the Branson area lakes. You can catch it on Stitcher, Spotify, Audioboom, and most other social media platforms.

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he interviews participants at the Michael Hayes Memorial Outdoor Writers Camp held recently at Blue Bank Resort on beautiful Reelfoot Lake in western Tennessee. In the first segment Cooper interviews Monte Knight of Stumpgel, an innovative new scent gel that lasts and lasts. Fishermen will be pleased to pick up this new jel technology that will certainly improve success on your next fishing trip.

In the second half of the program Cooper is joined by Legends of the Outdoors owner Garry Mason and new partner Phillip Vanderpool, both well known names in the outdoor industry. They tell what the Legends of the Outdoors is all about and mention some of the 180+ outdoor legends who have been inducted. Also, Vanderpool, a well known bowhunting personality, adds a few great bowhunting tips at the end of the program. Deer hunters, you do not want to miss this program!  

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast Host Bill Cooper and On the Hook TV host Jermey Mattingly on the boat while fishing for giant bluegill on beautiful Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. They discuss bluegill fishing on Reelfoot while disclosing lots of tips and tactics, Too, Jeremy tells how he got started in the TV business and shares his success story. Be sure to follow Jeremy and On the Hook TV on YouTube. 

Join Living  the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guests Wes and Kendra Swee, the managers of the James Foundation and Maramec Spring Park, near St. James, Missouri in the Ozarks. The Swees describe the first ever Fishy Folk Festival, which is an outdoor music festival centered on folk and Americana music. Sixteen bands from around the area performed on three different stages. Twenty vendors and four food trucks provided plenty of sustenance and interesting booths for the Festival attendants. Visitors could take music lessons, including the dulcimer, Irish strings and the ukulele. The first Folky Fish festival proved a huge success and will certainly be an annual event. Movie night in the park will continue  once a month as well, complete with popcorn!

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and guests Jo Schaper and Gene Vale, a talented husband-wife team who are long time experts in geology, astronomy, biology, outdoor writing and natural and cultural history interpretation. They delve into the science of recent eclipses as well as the state of bat survival in the Show-me State. This is an entertaining and informative program from two of Missouri’s most respected outdoor personalities.