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"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"Tim Palmer and I sat down in that quiet stretch after the season—the part of the year where the noise fades and you’re left with what the year actually gave you. We talk winter weather, ice fishing, and why water deserves more respect than most people give it. We get into this past season—what went […]
Read more "EP. 479: Losing the Noise to Find the Hunt Again"This week on Truth From The Stand, I’m sitting down with Chad Sylvester for a conversation that started light and ended up digging pretty deep. We talk about whether hunting has become watered down, and what that question really means in a world shaped by technology, influence, and constant noise. Somewhere along the way, we […]
Read more "EP.477: Is Hunting Being Watered Down"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)"The traps that keep you…
Read more "EP. 470: Why You Feel Stuck In Your Hunting"The chaos and beauty of…
Read more "EP. 466: Late Rut Strategies To Stay In The Game | Dan Johnson"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"A love hate relationship…
Read more "EP.461: Adapt, Grind, Repeat: Lessons from Hill Country & Beyond | Justin Tabor"Realities of chasing whitetails on…
Read more "EP.455: Topo Maps, Scouting & Shot Placement Tips"