In Episode 16 of The Michael Waddell Podcast, Michael sits down with country music icon Travis Tritt for an unforgettable conversation rooted in tradition, storytelling, and the outdoor lifestyle. This episode dives deep into Travis Tritt's legendary country music career while exploring the passion for hunting and the outdoors that has shaped his life off stage.

Recorded live from SHOT Show, this special roundtable episode of The Michael Waddell Podcast brings together some of the biggest names in hunting and outdoor television—Pigman, Mike Robinson, Melissa Bachman, and Lee & Tiffany Lakosky—for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation.

Michael Waddell sits down with legendary hunter, biologist, and conservationist Larry Weishuhn — "The Whitetail Whisperer." Known around the world as Mr. Whitetail, Larry has spent decades studying, managing, and hunting whitetail deer, helping shape modern whitetail management and ethical hunting practices.

Michael sits down with Rob Gearing, founder of Spartan Precision Equipment, for a deep dive into precision performance in the wild. This episode explores what it truly means to build gear—and a mindset—around accuracy, reliability, and real-world hunting demands.

Michael Waddell sits down with Jimmy John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John's Sandwiches, to break down his true recipe for success. From launching a sandwich shop with nothing but determination to creating one of the most recognizable food brands in America, Jimmy John shares the mindset, work ethic, and decisions that fueled his success.

Michael sits down with legendary MLB manager and devoted outdoorsman Ned Yost for a conversation that moves seamlessly from the baseball field to the hunting field. As the World Series–winning manager of the Kansas City Royals, Ned brings decades of leadership experience, incredible stories from the dugout, and a genuine passion for the outdoors.

Michael sits down with country music superstar and proud outdoorsman Blake Shelton for an authentic, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation rooted in country music, culture, and the outdoors. Blake opens up about his Oklahoma beginnings, his passion for hunting, and the country roots that shaped his life both on and off the stage.

Michael sits down with Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge and former U.S. Army intelligence veteran, to talk about how AI is transforming the world of hunting. Bill shares how his background in military intelligence inspired the creation of a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help hunters better understand deer movement and behavior.

Michael is joined by none other than cowboy cook, storyteller, and Western heritage icon Cowboy Kent Rollins. From trail fire cooking to timeless values, Kent brings a big helping of heart, humor, and history to the table. You'll hear about life on the chuckwagon, the art of cast iron cooking, and the stories that shaped a true American cowboy.

This week, Michael sits down with the folks from The Hayden Alabama Podcast, the creators behind the viral Southern Storytellers series. Known for their heartfelt moments and hilarious tales, this episode brings you deep into the soul of small-town Alabama.