The Father & Son Field Guide

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, Walker shares all about his first day of school—what he was excited for, what made him nervous, and how it went! We crack a few jokes, share a cool fun fact, and wrap it all up with a special bonus segment featuring Walker’s sister, Amelia.

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we dive into the question: What makes a good leader? Ryan and Walker talk about qualities like honesty, courage, and helping others, and what it really means to “lead from the front.” We share examples of leadership from everyday life, from school to sports to family, and even touch on the leadership of George Washington in our fun fact segment. Of course, we keep things light with plenty of laughs in Field Guide Giggles!

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we put our survival skills — and our imaginations — to the test with a game of “Would You Rather?: Survival Edition.” From choosing between tricky real-life wilderness scenarios to laughing through some totally ridiculous ones, Ryan and Walker explore what they’d do if things got tough (or just plain silly) out in the wild. It’s part problem-solving, part goofiness, and all fun.

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we dive into the meaning of sportsmanship.  From staying respectful on the field to learning how to lose with grace and win with humility. Ryan shares lessons from coaching and parenting, while Walker talks about how he shows good sportsmanship in life and sports. We talk about what it means to be coachable, how to handle bad calls from referees, and why having fun should always come first.

Plus, don't miss Field Guide Giggles, our fun fact about Abraham Lincoln...

In this powerful and honest episode, we explore the responsibility that comes with hunting. Walker shares a moment when he had a wild turkey in his sights and almost pulled the trigger. We talk through what he was feeling in that exact moment.

Together, we dive into what it means to harvest an animal with respect, how much work goes into the preparation, and why conservation is such a big part of responsible hunting. From food plots to trail cams and long mornings in the woods, we reflect on how hunting can teach patience, gratitude, and care.

As always, there’s a joke to make you laugh and a wild animal fact that might just surprise you.

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we’re talking all about bravery. What it looks like, when we need it, and how it shows up in big and small ways.

Dad shares a powerful story about helping two injured teammates during a deployment, and Walker talks about the time he stood up for a kid being bullied at school. We also explore everyday heroes like firefighters, soldiers, medical professionals, and police officers. We even talk about some brave people from 9/11.

As always, we’ve got plenty of laughs during Field Guide Giggles, and today’s Fun Fact will fire you up 🔥 (hint: it’s about firefighters!).

Whether you're a kid, a parent, or just someone who wants to grow a little stronger, this episode reminds us that bravery comes in all shapes and sizes. 

Why do people sometimes quit when things get hard?

In this very first episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, Walker and his dad, Ryan, explore the big question: Why do people sometimes quit when things get tough?

Together, they share personal stories about hard moments, talk about what makes us want to give up, and discover why it’s good to do hard things.