Eastmans' Elevated
by Brian Barney
Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena.Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-EastmansForever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-EastmansMathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-EastmansMTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-EastmansOutdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-EastmansonX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-EastmansSig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-EastmansStone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-EastmansZamberlan - https://bit.ly/Zamberlan-Eastmans
Episodes
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Episode 569: Giant Rutting Bucks With Shonn Roberts
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shonn Roberts. Shonn is a member of Eastmans On The Mountain team and specializes in turning up and killing giant bucks. He specializes in the late season but puts in work all year long. The guys talk a lot about where to find big, mature bucks. They…
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Episode 568: Chasing Monster Bulls With Christian Schauf
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Christian Schauf. Christian is the founder of Uncharted Supply Co. and is a die hard elk hunter. This season he drew a limited elk tag and went all in. He had some ups and downs but eventually arrowed a great bull. Hear the entire story along with great...
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Episode 567: Capitalizing On Great Opportunities with Scott Morris
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Scott Morris. Scott drew a great tag in Arizona. This podcast is about the hunt, preparation and mindset when you have a coveted tag. Scott made the most of his opportunity and was able to capitalize. Hear the entire story and break down this week on...
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Episode 566: Next Level Success With Peter Herzog
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Peter Herzog. Peter is killing it in western hunting and takes a bit of a different approach. He still puts in all the necessary work; being in good shape and proficient with his weapons, but his scouting and permission game is second to none. He…
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Episode 565: The DIY Grind With Aaron Trudeau
In this weeks episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Aaron Trudeau. Aaron is a entrepreneur and a consistently successful western hunter. He gets after it year after year and puts quality animals on the ground. The guys discuss elk hunting and Aaron's quest for an archery mule...
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Episode 564: Solo Season Update with Brian Barney
In this episode Brian Barney sits down to recap his first couple of hunts this year. This episode includes great hunt stories, good insight and information. Brian breaks down his early, high country mule deer hunt. He talks about adapting his tactics and giving 100% effort with a good attitude.…
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Episode 563: Creative Problem Solving With Randy Birdsong
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Randy Birdsong. Randy hosts Headhunters TV and The Raven Project. He hunts big game nearly every year, but a lot of his experience is built around whitetail hunting. The guys have a fascinating conversation relating the two, talking over how they…
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Episode 562: The Ability to Grind with Austin Bell
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Austin Bell. Austin has put in the work to find consistent success with multiple species in multiple states. The guys talk about how one of our greatest assets as western hunters is mentality and the ability to grind. The guys have a great...
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Episode 561: Staying Dialed With Cain Rinehart
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is a wealth of knowledge about bows and keeping them dialed in. The guys discuss the checks and care you need to keep in mind during hunting season. Additionally, Cain consistently finds success with his bow year after…
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Episode 560: Elk Season with Dillon Ness
In this episode, Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. Dillon is a die-hard elk hunter who consistently takes down big bulls year after year. The guys talk about their preparation and mindset going into elk season. Along with that, they break down the tactics they use chasing...
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Episode 559: Bowhunting Is Life With Travis Nowotny
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Travis Nowotny. The guys talk over Travis's recent film about his Alaskan moose adventure. They also discuss consistency and how they find success year after year. Travis always has great insight into public land, DIY...
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Episode 558: Consistent Herd Bulls with Jon Gabrio
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jon Gabrio. Jon works as the Marketing Director at Eastmans and is a die-hard western hunter. He flies under the radar a bit but has consistently harvested some great animals. One of his most impressive accomplishments is his ability to find and take…
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Episode 557: All In Elk Hunting With Nate Illingsworth
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Nate Illingsworth. Nate has a hilarious social media page and is also a die-hard bowhunter. He tells some great stories of setting his house on fire and getting his bow stuck at full draw on a big bull. Nate is self-deprecating but has a...
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Episode 556: Elk Strategy With Matt Hartsky
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Matt Hartsky. Matt is a wealth of knowledge, as he has been guiding and hunting elk for years. He has put together a calling system and strategy for chasing bulls. The guys break down his methods and talk about different set ups they like for herd…
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Episode 555: A Solid Hunt Plan With JR Davey
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with JR Davey. JR is a wealth of knowledge regarding hunting across the West. He uses all weapon types and hunts all seasons to build an effective strategy. The guys discuss building a good hunt plan for the unit and season you have. Along with that, they…
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Episode 554: High Level Performance With Tyler Geiger
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tyler Geiger from Nock Performance. Tyler has been training Brian for the past year. The guys discuss goals, Brian's current status, and his training plan. They also talk about the gains in mental toughness and the community that Tyler has created. Then...
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Episode 553: Arrows And Backcountry Savvy With James Yates
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with James Yates. James just completed one of the most comprehensive arrow studies ever conducted. The guys discuss it, covering shafts, fletchings, FOC, broadheads and more. It was conducted as a controlled experiment and some of the findings are amazing....
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Episode 552: Chasing Giant Bucks With Martin Chagnovich
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Martin Chagnovich. Martin is on an absolute tear chasing and arrowing big, next-level bucks. The guys sit down and discuss what it takes to turn up and kill these bucks. It's a great conversation between these two as they unlock some of the knowledge...
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Episode 551: Building Knowledge With Brayden Ware
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brayden Ware. Brayden is a young go-getter who loves western hunting, both with his bow and rifle. He also loves to shed hunt and gains significant experience and knowledge from it. The guys talk hunting, going on adventures and learning along the way....
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Episode 550: Persistence Is Deadly With Matt Bateman
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Matt Bateman. Year in and year out, Matt is one of those guys who has success on big critters. He is a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to find consistent, next-level success. Today, the guys dive into it and have a great conversation....
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Episode 549: A Dialed Set Up With Jesse Bruggenthies
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies. Jesse runs Bergy Bowsmith and works on hundreds of bows a season. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge and Brian has some in-depth questions about achieving the most dialed setup. The guys also talk about the best bowstrings…
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Episode 548: Next Level Bowhunting With Dan Pickar
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dan Pickar. These guys host the Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter podcast so they have great chemistry. They both absolutely live for bowhunting so they offer great insight into being your best on the hunt. They also discuss failure and how they handle it...
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Episode 547: Enjoy The Adventure With Shane Rasmussen
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shane Rasmussen. Shane does a bunch of public land, DIY adventures. The guys discuss finding new areas and the mindset needed for consistent success. Shane also runs a YouTube channel, and the guys talk about capturing the hunt. They have a great,...
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Episode 546: Mindset With Eric Wilson
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated Brian sits down with Eric Wilson. Eric has played and coached at a high level in football and brings that same mindset to life and bowhunting. The guys have this great conversation all about challenges and perspectives. Eric tells a wild story about a...
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Episode 545: Epic Mule Deer With Matt Tillotson
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Matt Tilotson. Matt is a mule deer killing machine. Year after year he puts down great bucks with all different weapon types. Last year was no different; he took three great bucks. The guys chat about some of his tactics and thoughts on mule deer while...
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Episode 544: Getting After It With Coy Trumbull
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Coy Trumbull. Coy gets after it and kills some great animals. He has a never-quit attitude and talks about tough hunts, misses and giving his all. He also uses Llamas a bunch and gives Brian and education on them. The guys have a great back and forth…
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Episode 543: Bowhunting With Sam Davis
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Sam Davis. Sam is an amazing bowhunter who puts together great seasons year after year. The guys catch up and then dive into their favorite subject: bowhunting. They talk over Sam's amazing 2025 season with elk and mule deer. The fellas also...
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Episode 542: All Time Consistency With Jared Bloomgren
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jared Bloomgren. These guys have met briefly but this is the first time they have gotten together for a long conversation. They hit it off and are instant friends. They have so much in common: they are around the same age, started at the same time, and...
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Episode 541: The Winning Mindset With Chris Young
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Chris Young. Chris hosts The Mountain Dude Podcast and is a die-hard western hunter. He has had success both with his bow and his rifle. The guys talk about some of his past hunts and really get into mindset. They talk about what wins in hunting and in...
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Episode 540: Rookie Season With Dillon Dietz
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Dillon Dietz. Dillon has created a great brand with Elk Don't Exist. He puts out a good podcast and has a new hunt series called The Rookie Season, Dillon and Brian discuss. Basically, Dillon takes out his adult buddies who have...
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Episode 539: Western Full Send Hunting With Jaden Bales
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jaden Bales. Jaden is a wealth of knowledge and had quite a season this past year; taking an absolutely incredible giant muley as well as a great bull. The guys are friends and have a great, engaging conversation. They talk about how to find more…
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Episode 538: Mountain Adventures With Brady Miller
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brady Miller and Dan Pickar. The guys are together and record a great episode this week. Brady had some awesome mountain adventures this season. The guys discuss these adventures, including a wild one where Brady had to spend the night under a goat…
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Episode 537: Choosing The Best Boot For The Mountains with Zamberlan
In this episode Brian sits down with Marco Zamberlan and Phillip Benson from Zamberlan. Brian gets an absolute education on boots and shoes. Zamberlan is so committed to innovation, comfort and function. They talk about what makes up the best performing footwear in each different environment.…
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Episode 536: All In Bowhunting With Jake Dalke
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jake Dalke. Jake is all in on bowhunting. He is working hard all the time to up his game and skill set. He sets aside a ton of time to chase his dreams of bowhunting wild places. He has found a bunch of success due to his work and commitment and tells…
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Episode 535: Calling All Bulls With Robert Albers
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Robert Albers. Robert is a die-hard bowhunter and has really perfected the technique of calling bulls. The guys talk over his strategies and thoughts on elk hunting. Along with that, the guys discuss Robert's recent moose hunt. He had a tough tag in...
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Episode 534: Life In Alaska With Adam Grenda
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Adam Grenda. Adam resides in rural Alaska. He is a pilot, hunter and family man. He talks about life in Alaska, hunting giant moose, bears, caribou and more. The guys discuss what it is like to be a bush plane pilot, some sketchy situations and how to...
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Episode 533: All In Bowhunting With Matt Schoeller
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Matt Schoeller. Matt is all in on bowhunting and really embraces being a student of the game. The guys have a great discussion about self-improvement and provide insights to what makes them better at bowhunting. They talk elk, mule deer and lately, Matt...
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Episode 532: What's Your Wild With Andraya Grangroth
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Andraya Grangroth. Andraya is a photographer, videographer, guide and hunter. The two connect for a conversation around wood sense, confidence and overcoming fear. They talk about taking challenges head on and building the life you want to live. There…
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Episode 531: Killer Instincts With Kam Canaday
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Kam Canaday. Kam had an awesome season getting after it and harvesting three bulls and two muley bucks. Kam is all in on the process of western hunting and it's fun to hear what he's working on. Kam had to grind this…
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Episode 530: Unique Hunting Opportunities With Jacoba Cordova
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Jacoba Cordova. Jacoba lives in New Mexico and helped on Brian's recent Barbary sheep hunt. The guys discuss hunting Barbary sheep and the specialized skills it takes to be successful. Along with that they talk over the other exotic...
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Episode 529: Next Level Bowhunting With Shawn Melland
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Shawn Melland. Shawn loves chasing big bulls and he put another one on the ground this season. The guys talk over the hunt and how Shawn is able to kill these big herd bulls consistently. They dive deep into tactics and...
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Episode 528: Standing Up For Hunters With John Stallone
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with John Stallone. The guy's chat about his involvement with HOWL and how important it is to stay informed and engaged. Along with that the guys discuss John's recent late-season elk hunt and the film he put together. They talk about the difficulties of...
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Episode 527: Fitness and Nutrition With Kyle Kamp
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Kamp. Kyle is an avid hunter and has a wealth of knowledge about fitness and nutrition. Brian asks a bunch of questions about fuel for the mountains, fasting, and best hunting composition. The guys talk about backpacking, training, sustainability…
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Episode 526: Alaskan Adventures With Kyle Klammer and Zach Welch
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Klammer and Zach Welch. Kyle did an awesome blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak this year and tells Brian all about it. Along with that, Zach has moved to Alaska and has been going on some wild adventures. He talks about goats…
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Episode 525: Instincts Are King With Nathan Endicott
In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Nathan Endicott. Nathan lives in Oregon and has a passion for bowhunting. He hunts a lot of different critters but his all time favorite are Columbian blacktails. They are such a difficult deer to hunt and Nathan has mastered it.…
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Episode 524: Next Level Draw Strategy With Jordan Christensen
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jordan Christensen, from The Draw. Jordan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting the West. He knows a ton about units across the West, as well as drawings and tags. The guys have a great conversation about building a tag strategy out West.…
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Episode 523: Late Season Mulies Solo With Brian Barney
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his November late-season mule deer hunts. It's been an epic fall and Brian shares great insight into finding big deer, stalking deer, mistakes and mindsets. He also talks about his plans for the off season and next year. It's a...
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Episode 522: Solo Backpacking With Cash Madden
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Cash Madden. Cash had great success this year on a great archery bull and a couple nice mulies. He did it all while solo backpack hunting. The guys talk about the mindset and some of the fear that comes with hunting solo. They talk about problem solving...
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Episode 521: Giant Bulls and Sitka Blacktails With Cody Rich
This week on Eastmans Elevated, Brian sits down with Cody Rich. The guys have known each other for a long time but it's been awhile since they sat down for a podcast. Cody had an epic season and harvested a giant bull. The guys visit about that, onX scouting and tough seasons. Along with that…
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Episode 520: Hunting For A Living With Dillon Deitz
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dillon Deitz. The guys talk about Dillon's season and how he has found a way to become proficient at hunting. His brand is Elk Don't Exist, but he seems to be finding them and talks about some of the changes he has made to find success. He talks about...
About this show
Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena.Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-EastmansForever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-EastmansMathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-EastmansMTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-EastmansOutdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-EastmansonX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-EastmansSig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-EastmansStone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-EastmansZamberlan - https://bit.ly/Zamberlan-Eastmans
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