The Typical Sportsman

Ep. 82: Velvet Antler Technologies

Dylan is joined by Darrell Gogert, owner of Velvet Antler Technologies, to talk all things spring trophy care and how to properly care for your hard-earned kill in the field.
The two also dive into something the outdoor industry desperately needs more of — supporting the companies and people working to make hunting better instead of tearing them down over personal preferences or brand loyalty.
If a company is investing in hunters, conservation, and innovation, the outdoor community should learn to support those who support us.

Ep. 81: Building Finisher - Kevin Strong

Dylan sits down with Kevin Strong, SVP of Sales at Blocker Outdoors, to break down the development of Finisher — a complete turkey hunting system built FOR turkey hunters, BY turkey hunters.
What actually matters in turkey gear?What features do most hunters overlook?What’s worth spending money on… and what isn’t?
From mobility and comfort, to concealment and setup, this episode dives deep into what separates dedicated turkey gear from everything else.
Plus, Kevin shares stories from an incredible spring season chasing gobblers — including one of the wildest close encounters of his life.

Ep. 80: Hunting with Spouses - Cedric O'Hara

What’s it like when you start going on adventures with your spouse? 
Dylan is joined by Cedric O’Hara to talk about the journey of getting their wives into the woods with a bow in their hand. 
The two also discuss the world of media and marketing in the outdoor space, and how many incredible content creators there are in the hunting space! 

Ep. 79: Archery Innovation – Mod Archery

Dylan is joined by Ryan Colburn, owner of Mod Archery. Mod Archery is creating highly innovative tools that make building arrows at home easier and more accessible than ever.
From improving arrow performance to simplifying the entire process, Ryan breaks down how anyone can build better arrows without breaking the bank.
Tune in to hear about Mod Archery’s latest products and get a full rundown on how to build the best arrows—right at home.

Ep. 78: Travis "T-Bone" Turner

Dylan is joined by Travis “T-Bone” Turner for a deep dive into all things archery.
They break down how to build a more effective bow setup, what your real ethical shooting range on deer should be, and the lessons T-Bone has learned throughout his archery journey.

Ep. 77: Understanding Suppressors - Buck Steele

Dylan is joined by Buck Steele, President of Anechoic, for a complete breakdown on the world of suppressors. 
Suppressors are so incredibly common now, but have you ever had a complete understanding of the different materials and types, the gives and takes of each, or what to look for in a suppressor? 

Ep. 76: Bam Marshall

Dylan is joined by Bam Marshall, host of the Wild Chaos Podcast.
They dive into what it really means to raise GOOD kids in a broken world.
How do we instill real values?How do we raise productive, strong members of society?How do we teach them to stand up for what’s right?
We stop being lazy parents.
They also talk about getting your kids in the outdoors—and more importantly, how to build a lifestyle they actually want to be a part of.
They wrap up with Bam’s powerful spiritual journey—how he came to the feet of Jesus and becoming a true ALPHA MALE. 

Ep. 75: The OG: Jay Scott

Dylan is joined by one of the OGs of the hunting podcast game: Jay Scott! 
The two talk about Jay’s start in outdoor media, his successful career as an outfitter, and the evolution of outdoor media! 

Ep. 74: New Adventures - Nick Hoffman

Dylan is joined by Nick Hoffman, host of Nick’s Wild Ride, to give you some really good insights on some incredible adventures that you can do very affordably!
 
Try something new, go somewhere new, hunt something new, find new adventures!

Ep. 73: Leigh McNasty

Hunting is for EVERYONE! 
 
Dylan is joined by the incredibly funny Leigh McNasty, and the two talk about how hunting is for EVERYONE! 
 
It doesn’t matter what you look like, how you dress, where you come from, or any other hobbies you might enjoy. ANYONE and EVERYONE can get out and enjoy hunting! 
 
They talk about Leigh’s journey into taking over the internet with his comedy, his hunting background, the social acceptance of hunting, and share some stories!