Episodes

  • Ep. 390: Special Conversation with Hal Herring of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
    Jun 20 2025

    This week, Cal catches up with Hal Herring at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous. Hal is the host of the Podcast & Blast Podcast, and he may be the only man in the country who knows as much as Cal about public lands, conservation, and what we need to do to protect the wild places we love. Give it a listen, and while you're at it, subscribe to BHAs Podcast & Blast.

    This episode was recorded by the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast, hosted by Hal Herring.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep. 389: Houndations - Understanding Canine Genetics and How They Shape Our Relationship with Our Dogs
    Jun 18 2025

    This week, Tony takes a deep dive into dog genetics to explain not only how they affect aesthetics, but also all sorts of positive and negative behaviors we might not fully attribute to their bloodlines.

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 388: Mushroom Murder, Airbus Bandits, and Kittens
    Jun 16 2025

    This week, Cal tackles a renewed effort to sell public land, a mushroom murder trial, and a family of raccoons that took over an Airbus manufacturing facility.

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 387: Houndations - First-Dog Triumphs and Duck Dog Realities with Max Barta
    Jun 11 2025

    This week, Tony interviews MeatEater's Max Barta. They discuss how Max went about getting his first real bird dog, and what it took to develop her into an asset in the duck blind.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 386: Red Snapper, Neanderthal Finger Paint, and Cal's Buns
    Jun 9 2025

    This week, Cal covers a fishing controversy in Maryland, criminal duck hunters, Neanderthal art projects, and getting hit on at the grocery store.

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 385: Houndations - How to Develop More Confidence in Yourself as a Dog Trainer
    Jun 4 2025

    This week, Tony explains not only the importance of having confidence in ourselves as dog trainers and what happens when we don't.

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 384: Glitter Poo, Corner Crossing, and Legislation
    Jun 2 2025

    This week Cal talks about the possibility of corner crossing heading to the supreme court, and asks, how do you find a shrew? Put glitter in it's poo. Plus so much more.

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    20 mins
  • Ep. 383: Cows and Ocelots with the East Foundation
    May 29 2025

    In this week's interview, Cal sits down with Jason Sawyer and James Powell of the East Foundation to learn more about how their cattle operations work to conserve wildlife and habitat in the deep South of Texas.

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    48 mins