Nothing staged. Nothing scripted. Just real hog dogs, real hunters, and a whole lot of thicket chaos.

Tusks & Tales goes LIVE from the woods as Kenneth Smith, Tkeil Smith, Colby Bushnell, Tanner Simpson & Alan Adams cut loose on an action-packed hunt. From the moment the dogs strike to the last tie-off, the mic never stops rolling.

Hear the play-by-plays straight from the briars, the smack talk between hunters, the decisions made on the fly, and the raw reality of what it takes to run good dogs in the United States thickets and mountains. If you love honest hunting talk, good dogs, and good company, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Featuring the crew from 2B Hog Dogs mixing it up with Colby Bushnell & Tanner Simpson, all while Alan Adams keeps the conversation rolling and the dogs moving.

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Huge thank you to the brands who keep this show alive:

• TheBestDogProducts.com – Flea, wormer & wellness pills at affordable prices. Use code T&T at checkout.

• Boars N Broads – Ryne Rankin & Carter Shultz

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• HardcoreHogDogs.com – Owner Michael Sphieler

• HogTurnal Headlamps – Owner Alan Adams

• 2B Hog Dogs – Kenneth & Tkeil Smith

In this episode we sit down with Jac Jenkins, a man with enough dog sense and woods experience to fill a whole season of podcasts. Jac breaks down the wild story of taking an NFL quarterback on a hog hunt — and how a Bayou Cajun Plott Hound stole the entire show with a flawless performance.

But we didn’t stop there…

We dive deep into Running Walkers, their style, what separates the good ones from the great ones, and how they stack up in real-world woods conditions. Then we get into some July hound talk — drive, nose, grit, and what it takes to make a July dog shine on big-game tracks.

This episode is loaded with laughs, dog talk, hunting stories, and the kind of knowledge you only get from people who’ve lived it in the brush and briars.

Tune in — this one’s a keeper. 🐗🎧

This episode had us laughing the entire time — and it’s packed with real talk, real lessons, and some absolutely wild stories. 🎙️🐗🔥

We sat down with SG Kennels and went over one of his most unforgettable moments — the time he got tangled up in a hog like Christmas lights in a pine tree 🤣🌲🐗

(It didn’t happen last week… but the story is too good not to bring back!)

He breaks it all down for us:

✔️ What actually happened in that wreck

✔️ What cut vest he prefers and why

✔️ What vests he won’t put on a dog again

✔️ How to handle something going sideways and bounce back

✔️ And how a tough moment ended up fixing a friendship 👊

This episode checks every Tusks & Tales box —

funny, honest, chaotic, and full of good dog talk.

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❓ QUESTION FOR THE TUSKS & TALES FAMILY:

What vest do YOU trust the most for your dogs — and why?

Leave your answers below — we want the real experiences, not the Facebook “professional hog hunter” reviews. 😂👇

Strap in for one of the wildest Tusks & Tales episodes we’ve ever dropped. We sit down with Colby Bushnell — a hunter whose stories swing from scales maxed out over 500 lbs to catching a hog completely butt naked and everything in between.

Colby lays out real, experienced-based knowledge on:

• What actually happens when you leave a dog overnight

• Reading tracks, pressure, and country the right way

• Recovering dogs in rough terrain

• Breaking down monster hog encounters with zero fluff

• Wild, hilarious hunt stories you won’t believe actually happened

From a hog so heavy it maxed the scale with its hips still off the ground, to the legendary naked hog catch tale — this episode is equal parts educational, chaotic, and downright unforgettable.

Tusks & Tales is proudly supported by:

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📞 Dirty South Calls – Contact Hunter Leger or message the page. Use code T&Tales.

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🌎 All Tusks & Tales Supporters worldwide — from the United States’ thickets and mountains to listeners across Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, Philippines, and more.

If you thought the Baypen scene couldn’t get any bigger… you’re about to find out how wrong you were.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Baden Crittle from Australian Black Mouth Curs, and let me tell you — this man isn’t just talking about change, he’s making it happen. We dug deep into what it takes to take this sport beyond state lines, beyond the U.S., and onto a world stage.

For the first time ever, international dogs are being imported to compete — real, proven working dogs from Australia coming to show what they’re made of in front of American crowds. And Baden’s not stopping there. His mission is to make the Baypen International more than just a name… he’s chasing the dream of a true World Championship.

Now, we didn’t sugarcoat a damn thing in this episode. Some folks might feel a little sting — and that’s alright. When you speak truth in this game, not everyone claps. We broke down the real difference between baypen dogs and woods dogs, what separates a show pony from a workhorse, and how the Aussie mindset lines up with the American grit that built this sport in the first place.

Baden also talked about what it’s like to bounce back after a full week at Uncle Earl’s — the grind, the exhaustion, and that same fire that keeps you showing up every year. This one’s raw, real, and full of passion for the dogs and the sport we all love.

🎧 Tune in now — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

This one’s for the doggers who live it, not just talk about it.

💬 Drop a comment below — do you think the Baypen’s ready to go global? Or are some folks too scared to see how their dogs stack up against the world? 👇

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🎙️ Hosted by Alan Adams — where the dogs, the hunt, and the truth run wild.

When you’ve got a man like Derrick Day on the mic, you know you’re about to hear some real-deal hog dog talk. From tournament trails to rank boars, Derrick’s stories come packed with grit, laughs, and a whole lot of southern truth.

We dig into one of his wildest hunts — the 498-pound hog that hit the scale and made history. From the dogs that bayed it to the chaos that followed, it’s a story you won’t forget.

If you think you’ve seen a big hog… this episode might just make you rethink “big.”

This one’s got it all: tournament tales, rank hogs, and that never-quit attitude that defines a true dogman.

From bay pens to bullshit sessions — Alan Adams and Michael Smith fire up the mics for one of the rawest, funniest, and most unfiltered Tusks & Tales episodes yet. It’s all real talk, dog talk, and a little trash talk as two seasoned hog hunters swap stories, crack jokes, and call it how they see it.

No filters. No drama. Just two men who’ve earned their scars, their stories, and their say.

Rated R for Non-Sensitive Hunters.

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🦾 HardcoreHogDogs.com — Custom-built cut vests for real working dogs. Call Michael Spiehler and use code TUSKS&TALES for a deal that’ll hold up to any hog.

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🐾 2B Hog Dogs — Two brothers, one passion: Family. Tradition. Hog Dogs.

💡 HogTurnal Headlamps — Lighting up the woods, one bay at a time. Reach out to Alan Adams for your custom light setup.

This one takes Tusks & Tales international! We link up with the Frog Dog crew from Australia to talk dog work, hunting in the bush, and what keeps the passion alive on the other side of the world. 🌏🔥

From the thick scrub to the swamps, this episode is all about the grit, drive, and bond that unites dog men no matter where they’re from. If you love good dog talk and global hunting stories, this one’s for you. 🐕🎧

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🦾 HardcoreHogDogs.com — Use code TUSKS&TALES when you contact Michael Spiehler for top-tier custom cut vests and gear.

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🫡 2B Hog Dogs — Family. Tradition. Hog Dogs. Proud supporters from day one.

In this episode of Tusks & Tales, we sit down with Tkeil Smith, brother to Kenneth Smith, to hear his side of the story — the bond between brothers, dogs, and the hunt that shaped their lives. 🐗👬

Tkeil opens up about the roots of their family’s passion, the long nights in the woods, and the faith and grit that hold it all together. From growing up around hounds to learning life lessons through every catch, this one dives deep into what it truly means to live the lifestyle — not just chase it.

If you enjoyed Kenneth’s episode, this one completes the story — raw, honest, and straight from the heart of a man who’s lived it right beside his brother.

🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to support the folks who keep this community going:

Proud Supporters of Tusks & Tales:

🦾🐗 HardcoreHogDogs.com — Use code TUSKS&TALES when you contact Michael Spiehler for your gear.

👱🏼‍♀️🐗 Boars N’ Broads — Use code TNT at checkout.

🫡🐗 2B Hog Dogs — Family. Tradition. Hog Dogs.

🐕‍🦺 A&M Kennels — Passion, performance, and pride in every hound.

💡 HogTurnal Headlamps — Made for feral swine hunters, by feral swine hunters.

Faith, Family & the Hunt: The Case Frieda Story

This one hits home, y’all. 🎙🐗

We sit down with Case Frieda for a heartfelt conversation that dives deep into faith, family, and the tradition of the hunt. ✝️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔥

Case shares stories, lessons, and values that remind us what this lifestyle is truly about — not just the dogs or the hogs, but the people and the principles that keep it all grounded. This episode is packed with heart, heritage, and real talk. You don’t want to miss it. 💯

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🦾🐗🦮 Hardcorehogdogs.com (https://hardcorehogdogs.com/) — Use code TUSKS&TALES when you contact Michael Spiehler for cut vests & gear.

🐗👱🏼‍♀️ Boars N’ Broads (https://www.boarsnbroads.com/) — Use code TNT at checkout. Huge thanks Ryne Rankin & Carter Shultz for the constant support!

🫡🐗🫡 2B Hog Dogs — Family. Tradition. Hog Dogs. Big shoutout to Tkeil Smith& Kenneth Smith — not only top dog men but major supporters of the podcast.

👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 A&M Kennels — A husband & wife duo keeping it real. Marissa Adams keeps the wheels turning!

🐗🔦 HogTurnal Headlamps — Made for feral swine hunters, by feral swine hunters.

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