Episode 79 features pitmaster, restauranteur and BDR benevolent benefactor, Gregg Ring. Jonathan and Gregg discuss Texas BBQ, their friendship, and Gregg's unique position as a steward and manager of some phenomenal Texas hunting gems.

Gregg is the co-owner and pitmaster of Casey Lee's BBQ in Flatonia, TX.

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Episode 78 features a conversation with Gilbert Randolph of Art Ducko Calls. Jonathan and Gilbert discuss the perks of being generalist hunters as opposed to specialists and the importance of bringing your full self to your creative endeavors.

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Jonathan sits down for a conversation with the wildly and innately talented singer/songwriter, Adam Faucett. They discuss the "why" behind the impetus to create, when hard living gives way to the pursuit of longevity, and how to lean into the notion of running your own race. At the end of the episode, Adam performs the song, "Lean Into Trouble."

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Episode 76 features Arkansas muralist, Jessica Jones. Jonathan and Jessica discuss the uncertainties of life, artistic motivations and maintaining creative integrity while balancing the realities of making a living and supporting a family.

In episode 75, Jonathan analyzes his turkey hunting exploits this spring and relates the hard lessons learned from his 2026 season. To end the episode, Jonathan speaks with his daughter Eloise, about integrity and owning your mistakes.

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Jonathan visits with Georgia native, George Copelan Jr. They discuss George's efforts to preserve his family land and improve the conservation/wildlife potential of it. They also have a difficult conversation around their very different perspectives on the antebellum, Civil War and the legacy of The South.

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On Episode 73, Jonathan reflects on his time spent traveling and hunting in Mississippi during the 2026 turkey season.

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Episode 72 features the return of Mississippi forester and biologist, Alex Harvey of Legacy Land Management. Alex and Jonathan discuss the stunning natural beauty of Mississippi, their shared love of the Deep South and the complicated realities about living in a place with a tumultuous history.

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Episode 71 features Hunter Farrior - a dyed in the wool turkey hunter from the hardwoods of Mississippi. Hunter is the founder of Spring Legion, a turkey gear and apparel brand as well as the Spring Legion podcast. He's also an accomplished author with two books devoted to the pursuit of turkeys to his credit. Jonathan and Hunter discuss the esoteric pursuit of the turkey hunter, southern drawls, and spirituality found in the deep woods.

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Episode 70 features Ramsey Russell of GetDucks.com and the Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Ramsey discusses his exploits as one of the most prolific and well traveled waterfowlers of all time. He also explains why the human connections he's formed while traveling the globe are the "trophies" he's most proud of.

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