Episodes
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dillon Deitz. Dillon runs a hilarious social media page as well as his own YouTube. He has a great approach to hunting, self deprecating humor and a solid message. He really wants us hunters to stick together, be able to take a joke and continue this great past time we all love and enjoy. He talks about taking the pressure for success off and really enjoying our days afield. Another solid podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo...
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Nelson. Brandon is an avid hunter and works for RMEF. The guys chat about some hunting tactics and some of the opportunities out West. They dive into RMEF and what they are doing for hunters. They talk about how hunting politics work and how they are able to get a seat at the table. It makes for a great conversation and episode this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock -...
Published 11/11/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Drew Miles. Drew is the founder of Tricer Tripods and knows a thing or two about glassing. The guys do a deep dive into everything glassing. They talk about mindset, master vantages, mobile vantages and more. They talk about the little things, time behind the glass and earning opportunities. It's a great podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek -...
Published 11/07/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Jim Boltz. Jim is an incredibly talented artist and avid outdoorsman. Jim has some great perspectives on being productive, finding happiness and living one's best life. The guys have a great conversation including discussing practices to help mitigate stress and making changes to the way we think about things. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews -...
Published 10/31/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shawn McVey. Shawn is a diehard bowhunter and chases a lot of black-tailed deer. Blacktails are notoriously tough and the guys compare notes as far as species go. They get into the finer details of a stalk and what makes the difference between success and failure. It's a great conversation between two master bowhunters. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews -...
Published 10/24/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He has just wrapped up a couple elk hunts and does a recap. He is fired up as he killed his best bull to date. He talks in depth about both elk hunts; what he did right and lessons he has learned. He talks about hunts coming up and getting back to training. If you enjoy solo podcasts, this ones for you. It's a long episode but filled with stories and quality tips and tactics.
Published 10/17/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dustin Diefenderfer. Dustin is the founder of MTN Tough fitness and the guys have become friends over the last few years. They talk about putting on muscle for the mountains as well as endurance and cardio and what the right mix is. They talk about keeping in shape during the season and also postseason. It's a great conversation between these diehard hunters.
Published 10/10/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dylan Dowson. Dylan is a guy that is consistently successful on elk, deer and antelope. He has some great insight into what it takes to find success on public ground. He also works for onX and is a tech-wizard with the program. He talks about some of the features and functions that most folks may not know about. It makes for a great episode this week on EE.
Published 10/03/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central. The guys talk over the uses for Silencers. They talk about noise reduction, recoil reduction, reduced muzzle jump and more. Along with that they chat about traveling with a silencer both in the country and internationally. It makes for a great conversation this week on EE.
Published 09/26/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about his recent adventure hunt to the high country; failed shots, riding out the lows of a hunt and giving it your all. For Brian, performing at a high level on the biggest stage, is about executing the little things perfectly. This is a great hunt recap as well as an overview of solid lessons to carry into your hunts this season.
Published 09/19/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Kip Fowler. Kip has been going on some absolutely wild adventures lately. From grizzly bears to Stone's and Dall's sheep, Kip has been going for it. The guys talk about these adventures, soaking it in and discussing what it takes to be successful, from training, gear selection and how to get the most out of these big adventures; this is a killer episode of Eastmans' Elevated.
Published 09/12/24
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd runs the Wingmen Podcast as well as being the managing Editor for both EBJ and EHJ magazines. Todd always has great insight into western hunting and the guys dive into antelope and elk hunting. Along with that the guys talk about support photos as well as harvest photos and what makes a good one. They also talk about writing and submitting stories to Eastmans'. A great podcast between a couple friends.
Published 09/05/24
On this week's podcast Brian has his buddy Sam Davis back on. Sam is one of the best public land, DIY bowhunters on the planet. Year after year he arrows great trophy critters. He has the skills, the knowledge and spends the time in the field. It's a great podcast as the guys talk over his elk hunts from last year along with a good muley hunt. Sam is a treasure to us bowhunters and this episode is a must listen!
Published 08/29/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with bowhunter Josh Kirchner. Josh resides in Arizona so he knows all about hot weather hunts. The guys chat about tips and tactics that help them in the heat. They also talk about the art of bowhunting. These guys always have a great conversation and they dive into the mindset, stalking and shot process. It's a great episode this week on EE.
Published 08/22/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Clint Casper. The guys both love high country mule deer and that is the focus of the podcast. They talk about locating bucks, making stalks and being in the red zone. They talk about the mentality needed and how dang difficult a mature muley buck is. It's a great conversation and episode if you love chasing mule deer.
Published 08/15/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kendall Card from Black Ovis. Kendall is a super-interesting guy who seeks out big adventures. The guys have a great conversation connecting through their love for high country mule deer. They go in depth about what it takes to find success, tactics and more. Along with that they talk gear, training and mental prep. This is a great episode of EE this week.
Published 08/08/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He highlights his most recent trip to Hawaii. He had tons of bowhunting action chasing goats, axis deer and a big multi-day adventure chasing Mouflon sheep. He talks about the things he did right and mistakes he made. There are tons of good lessons for any season in this one as spot and stalk bowhunting is so fresh in his mind. A great hunt that came down to the last hour of the last day.
Published 08/01/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Douglas. Kyle is one of the best tournament shooters in the game. You will be fascinated to hear his execution and thought process on it. He is a great shot but also an amazing bowhunter. Hear some of the tactics he uses to chase elk and deer. Also here about his biggest advantage and how he is so good at finding consistent success.
Published 07/25/24
In this episode Brian sits down with his friend and cousin Chris Barney. Chris is a firefighter, hunter and high performer. He has worked in the highest stress situations and trains firefighters how to operate in these environment. Its a fascinating conversation about how to function in high stress and how the body and mind react. The guys also talk about breathing and how you can use it to perform better and also to be able to calm your heart rate. A great conversation this week on EE.
Published 07/18/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. The guys talk about what it takes to be a successful bowhunter. They chat over the mindset, instincts and preparation. They talk about fitness, shooting and grit. There are successes, failures and valuable insight. A great conversation between a couple die hard bowhunters.
Published 07/11/24
In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Graham. Tyler is a heck of a mule deer hunter and has a ton of experience chasing giants. The guys talk about that and talk about epic hunting. Then Tyler talks about a snowmobile accident he had. He was in rough shape and told he may never walk again. He has been fighting his way back to good health all by his mental fortitude, hard work and dedication. Its an amazing story and Tyler is the example for perspective and mental toughness. We can all...
Published 07/04/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Mark Livesay. Mark is a wizard when it comes to E-scouting. He has so much knowledge and so many tactics for consistently finding elk. The guys have a great podcast chatting about zones of pressure, defining your hunt strategy, habitat animals like and much more. An absolute must listen if you have a western hunt this season.
Published 06/27/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with South Cox from Stalker Stick bows. This is an awesome conversation between a couple guys that absolutely love bowhunting. They talk about what it takes to get close and in South's case, ultra close. They talk about mistakes they have made and the evolution of becoming a proficient bowhunter. There's a lot of good muley info in this one as well as tips you can use for other species.
Published 06/20/24
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his spring bear season. It makes for good information as he talks about what he did right and mistakes he made. He dissects the plays he made and how dang good you have to be when stalking to be successful. He then talks about his upcoming big game season and the work he is putting in to be at his very best. He dives into the details of physical shape, shooting, scouting and time during season. This is a great solo podcast...
Published 06/13/24