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"In this episode, I sit down with Andy May to talk bowhunting the hard way—how weather and wind messes with your shot, why traditional archery forces honesty, and what you give up when you decide to really chase mastery. We get into the mental side of hunting, the tension between time, technology, and ethics, and […]
Read more "EP.472: Chasing Mastery | Andy May"The traps that keep you…
Read more "EP. 470: Why You Feel Stuck In Your Hunting"Saying the quiet part out…
Read more "Authenticity In Hunting | Tony Peterson"In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I sit down with my buddy Chad Sylvester to break down what it takes to level up. We dig into his recent trip to Idaho—a hunt that didn’t exactly go as planned but came loaded with lessons that stick. We talk about when to double […]
Read more "EP. 464: Mastering Your Hunt | When to Specialize & When to Expand | Chad Sylvester"Realities of chasing whitetails on…
Read more "EP.455: Topo Maps, Scouting & Shot Placement Tips"In this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Justin Hollandsworth for a wide-ranging conversation on the discipline it takes to stay fit and ready for a hunt. We get into the weeds on deer behavior—why some bucks are social butterflies while others seem born to be loners—and how that knowledge can shape your scouting and […]
Read more "EP.453: Understanding Deer Behavior for Better Hunts | Justin Hollandsworth"