This week Chad Sylvester is back on, and we get into some of the parts of hunting that most guys would rather avoid. Not tactics. Not setups. The stuff underneath that. We talk about taking an honest look at yourself as a hunter—where ego gets in the way, how identity can start driving decisions, and […]
Read more "EP. 486: The Most Beneficial Part of Hunting People Avoid "This week Tony Peterson is back on the podcast, and we dig into the parts of hunting that don’t always follow the rules. We talk about how weather, pressure, and the difference between public and private ground shape deer movement—and why woodsmanship still matters more than most people think. A lot of the conversation centers […]
Read more "EP. 484: The Deer Hunting Rules That Don’t Actually Work"This week I’m joined by Rendell Erik, and we cover a pretty wide range of things that all circle back to the same idea—getting better at the stuff we care about, whether that’s in the gym, on the range, or in the woods. We talk about the transition into traditional archery and how it forces […]
Read more "EP.483: I Hunted 3 States in One Season—Here’s What I Learned"This week Brian Dombrowski is back on the podcast, and we spend a lot of time talking about what actually happens after the plans fall apart—which, if you hunt long enough, is most of the time. We get into his season bouncing between Wisconsin and Illinois, the reality of hunting pressured ground, and why mature […]
Read more "EP. 482: The Bucks That Disappear (And Why Most Hunters Never Figure It Out)"This week I’m joined by Nathan Killen, and we get into the stuff that doesn’t show up in highlight reels — weather that doesn’t cooperate, thermals that don’t do what you expect, and seasons that force you to adjust whether you want to or not. We talk traditional archery, food sources, scrapes, rattling, and the […]
Read more "EP. 481: Trust Your Gut or Trust Your Gear? | Nathan Killen"Alright, so this one’s just me. I dug into a pile of listener questions and it turned into something bigger than I expected. We talk about antlers, sure—but mostly we talk about reps. About why the time in the woods matters more than the score on a tape. About building a life that actually lets […]
Read more "EP.480: The Long Game: Mature Bucks, Mindset & Fitness"On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I’m sitting down with Joe Miles, and we’re digging into the kind of hunting that doesn’t get easier with better gear—cold sits, traditional bows, and the work it takes to stay honest in the woods. We talk longbows, confidence at the shot, and why preparation matters more […]
Read more "EP.478: Standing On The Shoulders of Legends | No Shortcuts"Remembering why the chase still matters when the outcome isn’t guaranteed
Read more "EP. 475: When a Mature Buck Vanishes | What to Do Next | Jace Allen"This episode feels like one of those late-season sits where you’re not just watching the woods—you’re taking inventory of yourself. John and I talk about rolling into 2026, how fast time keeps moving, and what it means to stay sharp when life, injuries, and expectations start stacking up. We get into the reality of hunting […]
Read more "EP.474: When Hunting Stops Being Fun (And What That Teaches Us)"On this episode of Truth From The Stand, Aaron Hepler and I catch up after a long season and miles on the boots, talking about how seasons evolve and expectations need to with them. We get into adapting under pressure, trusting your gut when plans fall apart, and why dogs and bird hunts can be […]
Read more "EP.473: The Importance Of Adaptability In Hunting"