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June 11, 2025 Wingmen EP 139: Started Dog vs. Puppy with Josh Lancaster
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down again with his Wingman, Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers. The guys dive into summer dog training and conditioning. They also take discuss started dogs vs. puppies and why you should choose one over the other. They end up talking about the pros and cons of dew claws and whether or not dogs should have them. As summer heats up these guys have a plan to get the most from their dogs so they are well-oiled machines come hunting season.
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1 hr 38 min
May 28, 2025 Wingmen EP 138: Non-Traditional Dog Training with Todd Helms
In this episode of the Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms gets honest about what the life of a hunting dog, that's also a pet, looks like this time of year. From morning walks and socialization to getting in training when and where you can, Todd breaks down his methods during the busy months, his plan for more intense summer training/conditioning and critiques the social media pressure to "always be grinding" with your dog and why that's not the best approach for getting the most from your canine companion.
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38 min
May 14, 2025 Wingmen EP 137: Montana Turkey Hunt Recap with Scott Reekers
Wingmen Podcast Host Todd Helms sits down with Wingmen and Eastmans' staffer Scott Reekers to breakdown their recent turkey hunt in Montana with Circle S Outfitters. The fellas chat about scouting, hunting with an outfitter, turkey behavior and how they had to adjust their tactics to find success. The harvested four big toms in three days of hunting and Todd was able to help a first-time turkey hunter take his first gobbler. It was an epic hunt and this is a great episode of the Wingmen Podcast.
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1 hr 21 min
April 09, 2025 Wingmen EP 136: Top 5 Turkey Skills with Todd Helms
Want to harvest more turkeys? Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms lines out his Top 5 skills to get more birds into your lap and onto your plate. From gear and calling to scouting and patience, Todd breaks down the skills that have made him a consistent turkey assassin for 35 years! There are some gems in the episode, don't miss out.
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1 hr 2 min
March 31, 2025 Wingmen EP 135: How To Get A Job In The Outdoor Industry with Dan Compton of Federal Premium
Every once in a while you get to know someone you really gel with. Dan Compton from Federal Premium is one of those folks. Host Todd Helms sits down with Dan and the guys recap their time on a snow goose hunt, Federal's shotshell product line and perhaps most importantly, how Dan got his job with Federal. This podcast is pure gold if you're looking to break into the outdoor industry or wanting to change up your career in general. Dan is a great guest and his story is inspiring. Don't sleep on this episode.
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1 hr 28 min
March 18, 2025 Wingmen EP 134: Snow Geese, Turkeys and Puppies
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down once again with Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to recap Todd's recent snow goose hunt with Platte Basin Outdoors, discuss all things puppies; Josh has Labradors available, and chat about spring turkey plans. This is another great tag-team episode between Wingmen and Red Flats Retrievers.
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1 hr 11 min
March 09, 2025 Wingmen EP 133: Snow Goose Hunting with Tyler Grethen
Live From The Blind! This episode features guest Tyler Grethen of Weatherby and host Todd Helms recording while on a snow goose hunt in Nebraska with Platte Basin Outdoors. They guys get interrupted by geese in this off the cuff episode of the Wingmen Podcast. It's full of laughs and insight as Todd and Tyler go over Weatherby's new Element II shotgun and discuss Tyler's journey to Weatherby as well.
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50 min
February 24, 2025 Wingmen EP 132: Snow Goose Hunting & Gear with Todd Helms
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms breaks down how to get the most from a spring snow goose hunt. Whether you hunt DIY or with an outfitter Todd's gear and expectations suggestions are pure gold. He's looking forward to an upcoming snow goose hunt and walks you through his preparation for success.
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39 min
February 19, 2025 Wingmen EP 131: Season Wins & Dog Performance
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down with Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to discuss "wins" from the season. Winter is a great time for reflection and the guys go over what went right this season and what they need to continue working on with their dogs. It's a great end of the season episode that gets the wheels turning for next year.
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1 hr 18 min
January 29, 2025 Wingmen EP 130: Closing Day Duck Hunt with Josh Lancaster
Duck hunting the late season can be a dangerous endeavor. Todd Helms and Josh Lancaster revisit the final day of duck season 2023/24 and walk you through how they made the hunt a smashing success. From breaking and cutting literal metric tons of ice to create a safe hole for the dogs to keeping both dogs and hunters functioning through the extreme conditions. This is a stellar recap of one of the best hunts Wingmen has ever had and it compliments the hunt video available on the Wingmen YouTube channel.
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1 hr 4 min

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Pull up a chair, crank up the volume, grab a beverage and get ready for a real world bird hunting podcast brought to you by Eastmans’. Here at the Wingmen podcast we eat, sleep and breathe ducks, geese, upland birds, turkeys, dogs, shotguns, gear and tactics, 24-7. The Wingmen Podcast is hosted by hunters, folks whose passion for all things winged is sewn into the flannel fabric of our souls. We love a good story, a deep laugh, a hot new tactic and all the latest gear from around the world of wingshooting. The Wingmen Podcast is brought to you by Eastmans’!