Episodes
Every day our nation’s Veterans commit suicide at an alarming rate. The reasons vary, but the list is long; lack of purpose, service-connected disability, constant pain, PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, addiction, homelessness, and so on… Your monthly contribution helps fund amazing opportunities and experiences for our Veterans and military members to connect, participate, and bond inside the TFO Community. Your generosity helps end self-doubt, personal isolation, hopelessness,...
Published 05/19/22
Published 05/19/22
Paul Zedalis joins the podcast to chat during turkey camp in western Kansas. Paul is a 30 year retired CSM, Army MP, and one hell of a hunting machine. When he's not taking active duty military and veterans on hunts, he's mentoring youth to pass on his wealth of knowledge when it comes to the outdoors. He also guides for Quail Quest in Hunter, Kansas
Published 05/02/22
On today’s episode we have the co-founder of Ultimate Waterfowlers Challenge Brandon Crowley. Tune is as we talk about UWC and TFO, the history behind UWC, their annual banquet that sponsors TFO and what to look forward to at this year‘s banquet/weekend-bash April 29th and 30th! Click here to find out more Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area
Published 03/25/22
Joel Campbell is joined in the booth by Joe Heintz. From Hutchinson, MN, Joe Heintz is one of the most well known goose hunters in the country. A national champion goose caller and top notch guide, he is there to make your day in the field as fun as it gets Follow Joe Heintz on Instagram Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area
Published 03/14/22
Bobby Cole and Chris Smith are back on the podcast to discuss their adventures in New Mexico with Operation Phoenix outdoors, recapping a successful pronghorn hunt and chasing scaled quail in the backcountry Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area
Published 03/07/22
On todays episode we were joined by Scott Brewer & Kyle Agre, owners of Brewer-Agre Outdoors & hosts of Gone Outdoors podcast. Join us as we talk all about how beneficial the outdoors is for our mental health, fishing in Canada and everything outdoors. To learn more about Gone Outdoors, visit them on Facebook at Brewer-Agre Outdoors Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans...
Published 02/28/22
Join Bobby Cole, Chris Smith and Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Chris Egbert, founder of Operation Phoenix Outdoors. A Nonprofit 501c3 Org that brings Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families hunting in New Mexico. Chris and Bobby talk about the origins and foundation of OPO. There might even be a little light hearted banter shared between army and air force vets, but its all about how TFO and OPO can accomplish their missions of helping vets get into the outdoors
Published 02/21/22
On this episode we are joined by Marcus Manser, Pro-Staff director for Otter Outdoors Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area!
Published 02/07/22
Tune in as Joel Campbell sits down with the founder of Dive Bomb Industries Cody Stokes alongside TFO staff director Justin Boardman to talk all things waterfowl, and listen as some sneak-peak, never before showcased products are featured on this episode! Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area!
Published 01/18/22
TFO Iron Riders, what are they? On this episode we hear from Sarah Nichols and Brad Hancock. Sarah has been actively raising funds for The Fallen Outdoors by riding in cycling events in Washington, but wanting to connect with other veterans who enjoyed riding as well, she came up with the idea for a fun challenge to bring veterans together through the sport of cycling, and the TFO Iron Riders were born. Join us on this episode as we sit down with Sarah and Brad Hancock, a participant in the...
Published 11/16/21
On this episode, Bobby sits down with the Midwest staffer of the year Robert Lovell and Kansas staffer of the year Brice Koehn, to go over their 2020 hunting season, and plans for the upcoming 2021 season Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area! This podcast is brought to you by TruProducts, visit https://www.truproducts.com and use promo code TRUTFO for a 50% discount...
Published 10/26/21
Join us on this episode as Kansas Team Lead Bobby Cole sits down with life-long friend and fellow hunter Mathew Heinz. Listen for some good ole' fashioned military banter and hunting stories in the heartland chasing Whitetail deer, Pheasant, Dove and Jack Rabbit. Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area! This podcast is brought to you by TruProducts, visit...
Published 10/04/21
Jason joins us for episode 21 to talk about how he got involved, and what exactly a living historian is. Jason is apart of a unique group of individuals that dedicate, and very seriously pursue the life style of our ancestors, replicating the trades, skills, clothing, and lifestyle they lived. Be sure to tune in to find out more about these organizations and subscribe for upcoming episodes. For more information about living historians, visit Historic Pathways 1750-1820 facebook page Find The...
Published 09/08/21
Casey Brewster joins us to talk all things back goats and eastern collared lizards! Casey, a research biologist, founded Snake Mountain Pack Goats to give back to veteran and first responders by using Pack Goats to carry gear on hikes and hunting trips in Arkansas.  Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there you can view your regional page to get signed up for upcoming events, and link up with other veterans in your area! This podcast is brought to you by TruProducts, visit...
Published 08/16/21
Richard Charlton is the founder of Damascus Waterfowlers, previous TFO North Carolina staff and current guide at West Texas Safari Guide Service. Richard was a Cav Scout in the US Army, with tours in Korea and Afghanistan. Tune in for an awesome episode to find out exactly how he found himself guiding trophy brown bear in Alaska, and eventually worked his way into the waterfowl industry! West Texas Safari Guide Service Damascus Waterfowlers Find The Fallen Outdoors on Facebook, from there...
Published 08/02/21
We sit down with NWTF - Kansas President Adam Kucera and NWTF Regional Director Brandon Wilmoth to talk all things turkeys for the upcoming seasons, but also the veteran initiatives they host. Tune in to here your questions answered from our Facebook post, learn about ways TFO, private landowners, or anyone for that matter can leverage such a great organization that has absolutely lead the way in shaping the conservation efforts of the nationwide turkey population and habitat.  Check them...
Published 04/02/21
We're joined by Freddy King and Matthew Owad. Freddy King runs the retriever trainer (www.theretrievertrainer.com) and loves training/testing/hunting dogs, and theirs no one that's more personable and likeable in the game of hunt test and just an all around fun hunting guy. For $60 per year, you won’t find another website that features unlimited training video access and his promise to continually add new training videos each week... that’s a guarantee! Also on the podcast is TFO Kansas...
Published 03/17/21
wildHERness was officially started in May of 2020, and they haven't slowed down since! During a pandemic, this organization has done so much to further the skills and friendships of women through outdoors activities such as hunting and fishing, but the events don't stop there. They host all outdoor events, such as trapping classes, concealed carry classes, kayak trips, orienting, and they are having a huge workshop/camp out in September that will have 40+ outdoor themed workshops in Missouri!...
Published 02/15/21
Branden has had one of the most interesting careers in the military that I've come across yet. From working as a generals aid when he got to his first duty station, to getting to work with General Stanley McChrystal as his personal assistant, the stories are endless and the conversation was great.  Branden has been with TFO from the very beginning and has a wealth of knowledge and stories to share about the organization and what it continues to do today. From guiding veterans on waterfowl...
Published 02/01/21
*BONUS EPISODE* Ultimate Waterfowlers Challenge Co-Founder Brandon Crowley joins us on this episode alongside Joel Campbell to discuss all things waterfowl hunting. Some topics covered include how easy it is to become a member, the different achievements that can be earned on the journey to 41 that concludes with a King Eider trophy presented at an annual banquet once you harvest all 41 species identified by UWC. Brandon also shares priceless insights about the organizations founding,...
Published 01/25/21
Justin started his career in the Army at 17 as an airborne infantryman where he served with the 82nd Airborne Division for 6 years before going on to Special Forces Assessment and Selection. He is still on Active duty as a Green Beret. Justin is a very avid and successful waterfowl hunter and bowhunter for deer and elk. Justin is also an avid bass fisherman and plans on fishing in more tournaments in the PNW to spread our name across the veteran community.
Published 01/19/21
Joel Campbell stood up the North Dakota Chapter for The Fallen Outdoors and works with multiple big name outdoors companies, to include Sitka and Striker while helping further the mission of The Fallen Outdoors. Tune in and get the inside scoop on what it takes to start a team for TFO, how to market yourself to companies for staffing opportunities and all around great conversation about hunting, fishing, and what it means to continue to serve our veterans post-service. Head over to...
Published 01/04/21
Were joined by Pete Fischer, Senior Consultant at Dogtra and renowned retriever trainer with 30+ years industry/training experience. Also we have on TFO staffer Matthew Owad, Owner and Operator of Muddy Acres Kennel. We talk all things e-collar, do's and dont's, as well some best practices and realistic expectations when it comes to using e-collars for your training and hunting events.  Be sure to check out the upcoming Team Kansas and Team Missouri banquet, March 27th, get early bird...
Published 12/21/20
Justin was born in Gallup, New Mexico and grew up hunting mule deer, elk, bear, and mountain lions. He joined the U.S. Army in 2009 as a 13B cannon crew member and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Joint Base Lewis McCord, Washington and Fort Bliss Texas. Justin was asked to fill the role of Secretary in 2014 and in 2019, was asked to fill the role of TFO President.
Published 12/08/20