The Big Honker Podcast

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff tells the story of the “Missingest Man in America, New York Supreme Court Justice, Joseph Crater, and Andy explores weird phenomena that the human body does with no real scientific explanation.

This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.

In this episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Justin Drews from Oregon.

The guys discuss the unique position Justin finds himself in while hunting a part of the country that sees very little waterfowl hunting pressure, giving him opportunities that few hunters get to experience. They also talk about the long journeys he makes to reach some of his favorite hunting spots, the challenges that come with hunting remote areas, and the memories made along the way.

Justin also shares stories from some of his favorite duck hunts and waterfowl hunting experiences from the past season.

This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined once again by Erin Nimetz for another deep dive into the world of true crime.

The group examines the bizarre and disturbing details surrounding the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, discussing the twists, unanswered questions, and public fascination surrounding the case. They also explore America’s ongoing obsession with serial killers, true crime documentaries, and why these stories continue to captivate audiences.

To wrap things up, they preview the second “True Crime Camp” at Big Honker Lodge coming in late June.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Adam Grimm, a three-time winner of the Federal Duck Stamp Competition, along with his daughter Madison Grimm, a three-time winner of the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest.

Adam became the youngest artist ever to win the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, while Madison made history as the youngest winner of the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest.

The guys discuss Adam’s time in art school and how his passion for painting ducks and wildlife often made him an outsider in the art world. Adam shares the story behind winning the Federal Duck Stamp competition, the recognition and pressure that followed, and how he passed his love for wildlife art and waterfowl conservation down to Madison.

They also dive into the controversy surrounding Madison’s National Junior Duck Stamp win at just six years old, the criticism their family faced, and how Madison handled the attention that came with it.

Beyond the artwork, the conversation highlights the incredible impact Madison is making through her nonprofit Second Chance Flight that rescues and raises ducklings from nests that are accidentally destroyed during routine farming operations.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff lists several of the inventions that have come from the great state of Texas, and Andy looks at the story of the invention and marketing ploy of Crisco.

This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver rant and rave over a wide range of topics in this episode, starting with the anticipation surrounding the upcoming NFL schedule release and the buzz around the league heading into the new season.

The conversation then shifts to the growing struggles facing the American farmer, and the economic pressures hitting rural communities. The guys also discuss the growing dissatisfaction many young adults feel about the current state and direction of the country, the lack of competition across major industries in America, and possible solutions to the ongoing health care crisis.

They also break down the recent legislation in Oklahoma aimed at regulating waterfowl outfitters and hunting guides, discussing what the bill could mean for the future of the duck hunting industry, outfitters, and nonresident hunters.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Jon Deeter from Guyette & Deeter following their record-breaking April auction.

The guys discuss several of the rare and historic pieces that each sold for more than $1 million, many of them coming from the legendary Jim Cook and Diane Cook collection. Jon shares what makes these antique duck decoys so valuable and why the market for vintage waterfowl collectibles continues to grow.

They also break down how someone can get started collecting duck decoys and waterfowl art, what to look for when buying collectible decoys, and some of the fascinating stories tied to these one-of-a-kind pieces.

To wrap things up, Jon gives listeners a sneak peek at the rare finds and hidden treasures expected in Guyette & Deeter’s upcoming July auction.

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.

In this episode, Jeff looks at modern inventions that were found by happenstance, and Andy shares some staggering stats on Nick Saban’s dominance of college football.

This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.

This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.

In this episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by Trenton Forbes from Colorado.

The guys discuss the highs and lows from Trenton’s season in Colorado, the three most harvested ducks in Colorado, his process for accessing the public hunting grounds in his state, and his pursuit of the 41 species of ducks and geese in North America.

This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.

The guys discuss how a passion project that started in a college apartment grew into a successful business in the competitive watch industry. Michael shares how he taught himself the art of watchmaking from the ground up, the challenges of building a brand, and the lessons learned along the way.

They also dive into the evolving watch market, how Hook and Gaff is thinking outside the box to stand out in the outdoor and lifestyle watch space, and what separates their brand from other watch companies targeting hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts.