The Filthy Spoon Podcast

The Filthy Spoon team broadcasts from the Tangle Free Warehouse with hosts Jon, and guest hosts, Gribble, and Ivan, plus guest appearances and a 30% off sale. Sponsors and vendors showcase custom calls, hunting guides, dog trainers, and conservation groups as the community gears up for duck season.

Brock from the East Bay Delta Waterfowl Chapter joins to discuss the event’s turnout, local hunting culture, and upcoming chapter dinner on April 25th — a snapshot of Bay Area waterfowl camaraderie and last-minute prep for the season.

Join the Filthy Spoon Podcast with guest Skyler Ray of Flyway Fleet as he recounts converting a church bus into a camo-covered Drake/Mossy Oak mobile, driving a massive duck boat across the country (and into the Bahamas), meeting hunting legends, and turning tailgating into a traveling community. From sponsor shout-outs to wild road stories and Coast Guard run-ins, this episode mixes hunting passion, family adventures, and Southern humor.

John hosts a solo episode highlighting sponsors and interviews Terry Denman of Mojo Outdoors. They discuss the Texas teal opener, duck and predator gear, decoy and call innovations, and supply issues caused by tariffs and global disruptions.

The episode also covers hunting stories, upcoming Mojo TV hunts, new products like the Dabbler and Big Blade, plus practical tips on callers, TSS ammo, and conserving today’s changing waterfowl patterns.

Jon and Robert record from the Slough House Social and interview Whitney - Brim DeForest of the Rice Experiment Station about California rice: its history, varieties, breeding work, and the research done to manage weeds, water, pests, and organic vs. conventional systems.

The episode also covers surprising pests like tadpole shrimp, how rice fields provide vital habitat for waterfowl, industry field days and outreach, and where listeners can find more resources such as the Thoughts on Rice podcast and UC rice extension materials.

Jon hosts Scott Baroni of Ace High Guide Service to break down Delta waterfowl hunting: guiding tactics, decoy and blind setups, top calls, gear, and tips for first-time and veteran hunters. They also run through sponsors and hunting highlights.

The episode touches on El Niño flood concerns, dove/pheasant/pigeon offerings, conservation and outreach, and how to book a Delta hunt with Ace High.

The Filthy Spoon Podcast records live at the Delta Flyway 101 inaugural dinner in San Mateo, featuring sponsor spotlights, auction highlights, and on-site interviews.

Guests include custom knife makers, local guides, and outfitters who discuss hunts, conservation (heritage funds and blind repairs), and community efforts to support youth and refuges.

Expect hunting stories, sponsor plugs, event updates, and a look at the grassroots work keeping local waterfowl habitat and traditions alive.

Jon hosts Alex Johnson of Grindfest Outdoors to discuss premium custom waterfowl rigging, including Texas rigs, swaged coated cable, mushroom and bank sinker weights, and practical tips for making decoys perform and last.

They also cover casting lead, manufacturing challenges, hunting in Minnesota and the Dakotas, and quick setup and repair hacks for hunters of all skill levels.

Host Jon goes solo with guest Daniel O'Sullivan (Southern Backwater Outfitters) to recap Duck Days/State Calling Championship, thank sponsors, and share hunting stories.

The episode covers a lost live recording at the event, Duck Chugger hot sauce buzz, gear and call talk, teal and duck season timing, guides and public vs. private hunting differences between California and Texas, dogs, blinds and safety anecdotes.

Closing notes include dove-opener plans, cooking and recipe ideas, and where to find the guest and sponsors on social media.

Jon and Robert record from Slough House Social and run through sponsor shoutouts before talking with guests Elijah Diaz and Gus Doherty of Calusa County Line Guide Service. The brothers-in-law discuss starting their guide service on family-owned rice ground, how they manage blinds and dogs, and what makes their area a duck magnet.

The episode covers season timing, gear and call choices, field prep and blind brushing, booking details for December hunts, plus cooking tips for waterfowl. Listeners hear practical advice for first-time guided hunters and invitations to Duck Days and the California State Calling Championship.

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In this special episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast Robert opens with sponsor shout-outs and then transitions to a special panel appearance on The Voice of the Duck Hunter. Jon joins Delta Waterfowl's The Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast with It's Duck Season Somewhere, Midwest Flyways, Big Honker Podcast, and Dr. Duck Waterfowl Podcast to discuss how hunters treat one another in the field.

The conversation covers hunting ethics, public perception, the impact of social media, habitat loss and rising pressure on public lands, plus the importance of mentoring new hunters and keeping hunting a respected privilege.

Listeners will hear practical takeaways—de-escalate conflicts, show respect, mentor newcomers, pick up trash, and support conservation—to help preserve hunting for future generations.