What started as a proud dad moment during youth hunting season quickly turned into a hilarious lesson about parenting, pride, and knowing when to ask for help.
In this story edition of What Are We Talking About?, Ben Lewis shares a memorable hunting weekend with his kids. His 13-year-old son, Brody, lands a monster buck after an early morning hunt, while his 15-year-old daughter, Bentlea—who had never fired a gun before—unexpectedly decides to take her first shot and gets a deer of her own.
But the successful hunts were only the beginning.
From accidentally taking the kids—and the deer—to the wrong house, to incorrectly checking Brody’s deer and having a conservation agent show up at the taxidermist, Ben manages to turn an incredible family hunting weekend into one his kids probably won’t let him forget.
Beyond the laughs, there’s a valuable lesson: sometimes pride keeps us from asking questions because we think we should already know the answer.
Whether it’s hunting, parenting, or everyday life, there are times when Google, YouTube, and AI aren’t enough. Sometimes you simply need to call someone who knows.
In this episode:
Brody’s incredible youth-season buck
Bentlea’s first-ever shot—and first deer
A dad’s attempt to help his kids succeed without embarrassing them
A very awkward visit to the wrong house
What happens when you accidentally check a youth deer incorrectly
An unexpected visit from the game warden
Why being willing to ask for help matters
Lessons in parenting, humility, and learning as you go
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Host: Ben Lewis
Website: 428 Podcasts
Email: [email protected]
Record Date: 11/03/2025