Pinstripes to Camo

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Keller Bradford and Slade Wilks.

Deer season is almost here so that means the 2nd Annual Pinstripes to Camo Big Buck Contest is about to roll. To kick it off we brought in USM Baseball Assistant Keller Bradford and Golden Eagle baseball mashing machine, Slade Wilks. The guys discuss last years contest, where Slade put a very nice Marion County buck on the scoreboard. This year, the Golden Eagles are looking to not only beat the reigning champs, William Carey, but they'll have to contend with a newcomer to the contest, Delta State University. The second half of the show centers on USM and Wilks' success on the diamond last season.

Sponsored by Chickasawhay Hat Company, Commercial Stationary Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Speegle Marine, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Tony Mozingo and Phil Hanberry.

Have you ever wondered if you could swim across the Mississippi River? We have, and we've finally met someone that's "successfully" done it! Executive Director of Homes of Hope for Children, and former 15th Circuit Court Judge, Tony Mozingo joins us this week alongside Phil Hanberry, founder of HANCO Corporation, and board member for Homes of Hope. During the show, Tony and Ben exchange hand grabbing stories, and have persuaded Matt to take a trip. The conversation then turns to Tony's swimming feats...Alcatraz and the Mississippi River. If you like adventure, this is a show you won't want to miss!

Sponsored by Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Commercial Stationary Company, Speegle Marine, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

For more information on Homes of Hope for Children visit hohfc.org

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Hunter McCool.

After almost a month off, we are back rolling! Ben talks about the hits and misses of this year's Mississippi Alligator Season. The group discusses the recent Whitetails Unlimited banquet and Matt's ability to win auctions, dove season opening weekend,and the upcoming velvet season. The discussion turns into debate on whether, or not, it's right to force hunters to report velvet season bucks for CWD testing due to the season only being allowed on private lands.

Sponsored by Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Commercial Stationary Company, Speegle Marine, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith and Matt Langford talk with Ashley Jones, Emma Powell, and Robin Carlin

The 36th annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza was hosted this past weekend by the MS Wildlife Federation in Pearl, MS and we had to check it out. Booths filled the Clyde Muse Center from wall to wall with just about anything you can imagine to satisfy your outdoor life. Aside from checking out all of the stuff folks were selling, we took some time to mingle with some friends. Ashley Jones (Swamp People) and Emma Powell, both of the group "Sippi Girls" joined us to shoot the bull about gators, snakes, and what's on the horizon for Sippi Girls. The second half of the show features MWF Director of Development and "jack of all trades", Robin Carlin. Robin talks about what's new with the Ganza this year and what to expect in the future. Also talked about is MWF's Hunter's Harvest Program and increasing the amount of donations this upcoming hunting season.

Sponsored by Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Speegle Marine, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool, Chris Coulter, and Heather Smith of Naked and Afraid.

Think you could last 21 days in the wilderness with just a couple of items and no clothes? Our guest, Heather Smith, does just that. Heather, owner of Heather Smith Outdoors, joins us to talk about her experience on Discovery's hit show, Naked and Afraid. She covers everything from physical training, mental preparation, the two items she chose to take, and the recovery process. After enduring a serious foot injury on the first day, Heather sucked it up and thrived in South Africa to complete the 21 day challenge. Heather also talks about her latest adventure, a new show on Discovery that will air July 30th, Naked and Afraid Castaways. On this show, contestants will not be allowed to bring along any survival tools...as well as no clothing. The last part of the show features some salt water fishing talk with Chris and Hunter as we dive into more spearfishing adventures.

Sponsored by William Carey University, Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Speegle Marine, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool, Matt Langford, and Henry and Lakeisha Woodard of HALO.

Meet the Woodards! This week we dive in with Henry and Lakeisha Woodard, creators of HALO Hunting. The dynamic duo tell us all about raising a family in the Mississippi outdoors. Parents of four children, Henry and Lakeisha talk about how their faith has led them to be one of the top outdoor couples in the business. Henry tells of growing up in Memphis and finding his love of the outdoors on a family farm in the Mississippi Delta. Lakeisha tells us about her first experiences turkey hunting with Henry, and both of them explain their signature dance...the Mississippi Shuffle!

Sponsored by William Carey University, Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Speegle Marine Services, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford, Hunter McCool, and MDWFP Officer Joey Herrington.

Usually chatting with law enforcement makes folks uneasy, but not this time. Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Officer Joey Herrington joins the show to talk about some new regulations in the 'Sip. Herrington, the director of Hunter's Education and Boating Education, takes us through both classes and what to expect from each. New rules on Fishing Guide License requirements are discussed, as well as the possibility of some turkey regulations changing in the future. The second half of the show features a spearfishing story from Hunter that might make you think twice about entering the water!

Sponsored by William Carey University, Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Speegle Marine Services, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith talks with Matt Langford and Yawt Yawt (David Ellis)

Ya'll, Yawt Yawt is in the house! A YouTube sensation, David Ellis takes us through his rise in the outdoor social media ranks. From humble beginnings in the "trailerhood" to becoming the biggest name in the pig trapping business, we cover it all! Armed with his Christian faith and .22 rifle, David lays the smackdown on wild hogs throughout Mississippi. Included in the show are tips for trapping wild hogs and plenty of laughs!

Sponsored by William Carey University, Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, Speegle Marine Services, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ben Smith talks with Hunter McCool and Matt Langford

After a month off to finish up baseball season, the guys are back! And speaking of baseball, how about William Carey and Southern Miss? WCU finished 4th in the NAIA World Series and USM finished a game away from the NCAA World Series. No wonder they refer to Hattiesburg as "Baseburg"! After a brief chat about the end of college baseball in Mississippi for 2023, everything moves to spearfishing. After spending the entire winter preparing for the summer, Hunter is quickly becoming a spearfishing expert. He takes us through the set-up, diving, being able to hold your breath, and the kill. Also on the show, Ben has been drawn for alligator tags for the Mississippi Alligator Season in August and the guys talk about some upcoming fishing trips planned for the Gulf of Mexico.

Sponsored by William Carey University, Chickasawhay Hat Company, Beal's Collision and Trailer Sales, and Mississippi Whitetails Unlimited. Music by Jason Justice of Orange Beach, Alabama.