The Filthy Spoon Podcast

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.

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They preview the Kittles State Calling Championship (Sept 29–30), highlight big pre-season sales and ammo discounts, name attending vendors and competitors, and share event logistics including kid competitions and entertainment.

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They share memorable moments — the Sitka shower stunt, lively bar scenes, a midnight hotel fire-alarm scare, and Jon's missing phone — plus behind-the-scenes sponsor shout-outs.

The episode closes with updates on upcoming Duck Days, product drops, and plans for the season, mixing humor, travel mishaps, and waterfowl community news.

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The Filthy Spoon Podcast live from the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. They run through sponsor shout-outs and product demos, then interviews guests — including the Duckfellas Podcast, QuickCoys (motion decoys), Rise Turkey Hunting, and legendary caller Jeff Foiles — covering hunting tactics, season timing, travel, family moments, and conservation.

Short, lively, and full of gear talk and personal stories, this episode captures Expo energy, practical tips for hunters, and the outdoor community vibe. Rate and review to support the show.

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The Filthy Spoon Podcast broadcasts live from the 2026 Delta Waterfowl Expo in Des Moines, covering vendor highlights, sponsor shout-outs, conservation conversations, hunting stories, and on-the-ground Expo antics.

Hosts Robert and John interview guests about gear, youth outreach, truck choices, and international hunting policy while mixing in humor and local Midwestern encounters.

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Jon and Robert run through sponsor shout-outs, talk gear and new Filthy Spoon hats, and prepare for the upcoming Delta Waterfowl Expo in Iowa. A phone interview with California country singer Jesse Daniel features brief technical difficulties but covers his recent European tour, California roots, and outdoor life.

The episode also includes lighthearted moments—family time, a Traeger grill incident, hunting talk, and plans to podcast live from the Expo—offering a snapshot of the show’s community, sponsors, and outdoor focus.

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Jon and Robert kick off the episode with sponsor shout-outs—Willow Creek Custom Calls, Shannon Kelly Game Calls, Tula Creek Hunting Outfitters and more—then share stories from 4th of July, fly fishing in Utah, and upcoming hunting events like Delta Waterfowl and Duck Days.

They chat about local characters, hunting gear, conservation issues, inflatable wildlife hazards, and a surprise call from Duck Chugger about moving to Gridley and joining the Filthy Spoon co-op.

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On this Filthy Spoon episode Jon runs through sponsors and then interview Madison Grimm of Second Chance Flight, a young conservationist who built an aviary and launched an egg-salvage nonprofit.

Madison explains how she obtained federal permits, pushed a state law change to allow game-bird egg salvage, rescued hundreds of ducks, pheasants, turkeys and more, and is working to band and track birds to measure success.

She shares outreach, volunteer and fundraising efforts, her art and duck-stamp success, and how listeners can learn more or donate at secondchanceflight.com.