Eastmans' Journal Podcast Edition
by Ike Eastman
Come along for the brand new Eastmans' Journal Podcast edition hosted by Ike Eastman! Listen and watch some of the most unique and exciting stories, business tips, and life inspiration we have found in our travels around Wyoming, the West, and the rest of the world!
Episodes
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#113 | Inside the Wyoming Game & Fish Commission: Seasons, Budgets & the Future of the Draw | Fonzy Haskell
Scott Reekers sits in for Ike and sits down with Fonzy Haskell — Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioner and longtime outfitter at Four Horse Outfitters in northeast Wyoming — for a genuine conversation on the state of Wyoming hunting, the commission’s current workload, and where the pressure points...
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#112 | Wyoming Draw Deep Dive: Points, Strategy & Why You Need to Stop Waiting | Scott Reekers & Luke Washington
Scott Reekers and Luke Washington sit down to break down the Wyoming big game draw — timed to the October 2nd nonresident preference point deadline — and dig into the strategy that actually gets hunters tags in hand instead of sitting on points forever. The two walk through the three Wyoming elk...
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#111 | A Hunt Winner’s Story: Family, Faith & the Buck of a Lifetime | Eli English
Brandon Mason sits down with Eli English — Eastmans’ 2026 Wyoming mule deer Hunt Winner from Michigan — for a genuine conversation on family, faith, business, and the hunt of a lifetime. Eli walks through the story of how he was once an Eastmans member, let it lapse through the chaos of raising a...
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#110 | Faith, Family, Music & the Woods: A Genuine Conversation | Nate Hosie
Ike Eastman sits down with Nate Hosie — co-host of Headhunters TV, turkey killer, musician, husband, and dad — for a genuine conversation about the moments that shape a life. A born-and-raised Montdale, Pennsylvania kid who's lived in his hometown his whole life, Nate walks through hunting his...
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#109 | Inside Headhunters TV: Whitetail Management, Trapping & the Long Game | Randy Birdsong
Ike Eastman sits down with Randy Birdsong of Headhunters TV for a genuine conversation on the long game of Midwest whitetail hunting, land management, and predator trapping. A southeast Missouri kid who followed the best whitetail hunting to Southern Illinois University (on what he calls his "Van...
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#108 | Predator Management, Night Hunting & Why Coyotes Get in Your Blood | Jon Collins
Ike Eastman sits down with Jon Collins of FoxPro for a genuine conversation on predator hunting and why coyotes might just be the most addictive game animal in the country. A central Kentucky boy born and raised, Jon walks through how he stumbled into coyote hunting in his early 20s — calling in...
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#107 | Long-Range Hunting Ethics: How Far Is Too Far? | Patrick Ginder
Ike Eastman and co-host Brandon Mason sit down with Patrick Ginder, a central Wyoming outfitter out of Casper and a competitive long-range shooter, for a genuine conversation on the elephant in the room: how far is too far. Patrick shoots NRL Hunter Series matches and Nightforce ELR out to 2,000...
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A Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Ike Eastman takes a moment to thank the sponsors who help make the Eastmans Journal Podcast possible. From gear and optics to cameras and hunting equipment, we’re proud to partner with companies that share our passion for the outdoors and the Western hunting lifestyle. Eastmans Journal Podcast...
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#106 | Inside the American Bear Foundation: Bear Hunting, Conservation & the Grizzly Fight | Joe Kondelis
Brandon Mason sits down in person with Joe Kondelis, founder of the American Bear Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation on everything bear. Joe walks through how the foundation started back in 2007 out of his own move to Cody and a frustration that black bears had no advocacy group of their...
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#105 | Chasing the Grand Slam: A Guide's Love for Sheep Hunting | Johnny Hamilton
Ike Eastman sits down with longtime friend and elite western guide Johnny Hamilton for a genuine conversation about a pursuit that gets in your blood and doesn't let go: sheep hunting. Johnny walks through his stone sheep hunt in the same northern country Ike's grandfather once hunted, reflects…
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#104 | Walking With Grizzlies: The Real Story Behind America's Most Controversial Conservation Debate | Jason Matzinger
The grizzly bear recovery is one of the greatest conservation success stories in American history — so why won't anyone celebrate it? Ike sits down with filmmaker and Sportsman Channel host Jason Matzinger to talk about his upcoming documentary Walking With Grizzlies, a film that sets out to tell...
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#103 | The Wyoming Lifestyle: Family, Hunting & a Life Lived in the Hills | Sam Davis
Some guys learn to hunt. Sam Davis was born into it. In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike sits down with Sheridan, Wyoming native and newly minted Eastmans' staff writer Sam Davis — a lifelong guide, ranch hand, and western big game obsessive who's spent 100+ days a year in the...
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#102 | American Elk: The Greatest Conservation Comeback Story Ever Told
What nearly wiped out the American elk — and how did we bring them back? In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Eastmans' own Brandon Mason to pull back the curtain on their new documentary, American Elk: A Comeback Story. From 10 million elk across nearly...
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#101 | Inside the RMEF: Conservation, Public Land & the Future of Elk Hunting | Steve Decker
Ike sits down with Steve Decker, Chief Revenue Officer of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation about conservation, hunting heritage, and the future of one of America's most impactful wildlife organizations. Steve grew up in Libby, Montana — son of RMEF founding…
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#100 | Mule Deer Hunt of a Lifetime: A Last-Minute Buck | Randy Bianchi
What does it mean to win a hunt of a lifetime — and walk away with a friendship you didn't expect? In this special episode of the Eastman's Journals Podcast, guest host Brandon Mason sits down with 2025 Eastman's Mule Deer Hunt winner Randy Bianchi, a retired Air Force veteran and 15-year…
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#99 | Debanked: How Precision Pay Is Protecting Your Money & Your 2A Rights | Ronnie Brown
Your money, your rights, your data — are they really safe? In this episode of the Eastman's Journals Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Ronnie Brown, CFO and lead investor at Precision Pay, a payment platform built specifically for the firearms, hunting, and outdoor industry. Ronnie shares the...
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#98 | Fitness, Injury Prevention & the Mental Game of Hunting | Angelo DiCicco, Mayhem Hunt
What does it take to truly be ready when the moment counts? In this episode of the Eastmans Journals Podcast, guest host Dan Pickar sits down with Angelo DiCicco of Mayhem Hunt — a fitness-first platform built specifically for hunters — to break down the physical and mental demands of hunting the...
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#97 | Mark Drury: Building a Hunting Legacy, DEERCAST & the Future of Hunting
Ike Eastman sits down with Mark Drury for a deep dive into a lifetime in the hunting industry—where it started, how it evolved, and what still drives the fire today. From growing up in the timber along the Mississippi River to building one of the most recognized brands in hunting media, Mark…
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#96 | Elk Calling Truths: What Most Hunters Get Wrong | Dirk Durham
Ike Eastman sits down with Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls for a deep dive into elk calling, hunting strategy, and what it really takes to get close to bulls in the West. Dirk breaks down real-world calling scenarios, common mistakes hunters make, and how to think like an elk when the pressure…
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#95 | Inside Browning: History, Innovation & Purpose | Rafe Nielsen
At the Western Hunt Expo, host Ike Eastman sits down with Rafe Nielsen for a conversation that goes far beyond gear. With over two decades at Browning, Rafe shares his journey from a small-town kid touring the Browning offices at 12 years old… to leading marketing for one of the most iconic…
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#94 | Montana Elk Tag Strategy Breakdown | Dan Pickar
If you've ever looked at Montana and thought, "Man… where do I even start?" — this episode is for you. Ike sits down with Dan Pickar to break down one of the most confusing tag systems in the West. From combo licenses and preference points to bonus points and outfitter strategies, this is a no...
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#93 | Faith, Fitness & the Backcountry | Rich Froning
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with four-time CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning at the Western Hunt Expo to talk about the crossover between elite fitness and Western hunting. Rich shares how his competitive CrossFit background eventually led him...
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#92 | Inside Leupold: 120 Years of Optics Innovation | Tim Lesser
In this episode of the Eastmans Journal Podcast Edition, Ike Eastman sits down with Tim Lesser of Leupold at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to talk about optics, innovation, and the technology behind the gear serious hunters rely on. Leupold has been building optics for more than 120...
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#91 | How to Hunt Out West Consistently (Even as a Nonresident)
If you've ever looked at hunting out West and thought, "I wouldn't even know where to start," this one's for you. In this episode, Scott and Luke sit down for a real, boots-on-the-ground conversation about building a Western hunt strategy from scratch. From four-state application plans and...
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#90 | Inside the Hunting Industry with onX Hunt | Dylan Dowson
In this episode, host Ike Eastman sits down with Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt for an honest, down-to-earth conversation that runs the full spectrum of the Western hunting lifestyle. Dylan shares his roots growing up in small-town eastern Montana, early memories of hunting with his dad, and the…
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#89 | Winning the 2025 Eastmans Montana Mule Deer Hunt | Jake Pashuta
What happens when a lifelong whitetail hunter from Pennsylvania finally gets his first crack at the West? In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Jake Pashuta, the 2025 Eastmans mule deer hunt winner, alongside Eastmans own Brandon Mason, who was there to film...
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#88 | The Untold Origin of Buckmasters | Jackie Bushman
In this special episode of the Ike Eastman Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with the living legend Jackie Bushman — founder of Buckmasters, pioneer of modern hunting television, and the man who brought whitetail deer hunting to millions of living rooms. Recorded live from the Buckmasters…
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#87 | Built to Buck: The Bloodlines Behind Burch Rodeo | Matt Burch
In Episode 87, Ike Eastman sits down for a genuine conversation with Matt Burch of Burch Rodeo and Four Horse Outfitters — a fifth-generation Wyoming rancher, stock contractor, elk steward, and one of the most interesting characters in the rodeo. From managing 300,000+ acres of prime elk, mule...
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#86 | Outfitting, Ranching & Wildlife Politics | Fonzy Haskell
In this episode of Eastmans Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Fonzie Haskell — Wyoming rancher, outfitter, coyote hunter, and newly appointed Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioner. Fonzie shares his incredible journey from growing up in the wild boomtown of Rock Springs to managing...
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#85 | Pack Innovations & A Drive To Succeed | Greg Williams
Episode 85 is brought to you from September elk camp where Eastmans' Journal Podcast host Ike Eastman visits with Greg Williams, CEO of Eberlestock. At the age of 31 Greg's success in the industry is a testament to his personal drive and humility. Greg and Ike discuss his origins in the Army, how...
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#84 | Former Navy SEAL and Outsider CEO | Sam Mackey
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Sam Mackey—former Navy SEAL and now CEO of Outsider. Sam dedicated 20 years of his life to military service, and he and Ike dive into some incredible stories from his time in uniform. But the conversation doesn't stop...
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#83 | Hunting, Politics, and Prescribed Burns | Jason Wilson
In this episode of the Eastmans Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Jason Wilson, a Georgia outdoorsman, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Vote 4 America campaign. Their conversation ranges from the power of grassroots voices in elections to the unique challenges facing hunters,...
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#82 | Service, Sacrifice & Guiding | Patrick Ginder
In episode 82 of the Eastmans Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Patrick Ginder, founder of At Ease Hunting. A Marine Corps veteran and Wyoming native, Patrick shares how his upbringing in a hunting family, his time serving as a door gunner in Iraq and Afghanistan, and years of...
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#81 | World Wide Hunting Adventures | Matt Burgess
In Episode 81 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Matt Burgess, the man behind Dispatches Hunts. Matt shares the journey that led him from his early days in the outdoors to building a global network of top-tier outfitter partnerships. This episode is packed with gritty…
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#80 | No More Flinch! Hunting Suppressed Is Changing the Game | Christian Chatellier
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Christian Chatellier of Dead Air for an in-depth conversation about the benefits of hunting suppressed. They dive into how they can improve accuracy, reduce recoil and sound, and help new and young hunters avoid bad...
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#79 | Public Land Sell Off - Here's The Update | David Willms
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman is joined by public land expert David Willms, Associate Vice President of Public Lands at the National Wildlife Federation. Together, they dive into the facts—and clear up the fiction—surrounding the recent controversy over…
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#78 | Public Land Sell Off - The Truth Behind This | David Willms
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman is joined by public land expert David Willms, Associate Vice President of Public Lands at the National Wildlife Federation. Together, they dive into the facts—and clear up the fiction—surrounding the recent controversy over…
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#77 | Say Goodbye Moose, Sheep & Goat Hunts in Montana? | Dan Pickar |
Is the clock ticking on Montana's once-in-a-lifetime big game hunts? In this episode, Ike Eastman sits down with conservationist and bowhunter Dan Pickar to talk about the future of moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunting in Montana. Dan unpacks 50 years of data on tag trends, sheds light...
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#76 | The Predator Crisis in the West | Dustin Rosencranse
In this episode of Eastmans' Journal Podcast Edition, host Ike Eastman sits down with hunting guide, custom rifle builder, and seasoned outdoorsman Dustin Rosencranse. The two dive into the predator problems facing Wyoming—issues that mirror those spreading across the Western states. Dustin…
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#75 (Pt.2) | Faith, Grit, and Mayhem CrossFit | Luke Parker
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Luke Parker for a candid and inspiring conversation. Luke opens up about the pillars that shape his life—faith, family, and perseverance—sharing stories from his childhood that laid the foundation for who he is today.…
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#75 | Faith, Grit, and Mayhem CrossFit | Luke Parker
In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Luke Parker for a candid and inspiring conversation. Luke opens up about the pillars that shape his life—faith, family, and perseverance—sharing stories from his childhood that laid the foundation for who he is today.…
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#74 | Gear, Grit & Going Primitive | Aron Snyder (EXPLICIT CONTENT)
In episode #74 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with longtime friend and seasoned outdoorsman Aron Snyder. The two dive into Aron's exciting new role as product designer at Born Primitive and explore his deep well of knowledge in survival, hunting, archery, and gear...
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#73 | Get Your Start In The Hunting Industry! | Jon Gabrio
In episode #73 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Eastmans' Marketing Director, entrepreneur, and avid hunter Jon Gabrio. The guys talk about where Jon got his start in the hunting industry and some fun hunting stories to go along with. Jon has been a part of many...
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#72 | Application Strategies & Custom Hunt Plans | Jordan Christensen
IIn episode #72 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Jordan Christensen of The Draw, a hunt application service & worldwide hunting consultants. Whether you are looking for fully guided or DIY, their consultants will work with you to develop an application strategy…
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#71 | Work Smarter NOT HARDER! | Jaden Bales
In episode #71 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with hunt research expert and hunting guide Jaden Bales. This year Jaden took the reins as the Wyoming Members Research Section (MRS) writer for Eastmans'. Jaden and Ike get into strategy on drawing mule deer and antelope...
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Ep. 70 | The Predator Issues In The West with Dan Pickar
In episode #70 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman chats with Dan Pickar. In this discussion they talk about predator management and the negative impacts unchecked predators have on elk, deer, and antelope populations. Watch all of the EHJ Podcast episodes:...
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The TRUTH of Mule Deer Science with Dr. Kevin Monteith
In episode #69 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Dr. Kevin Monteith. Kevin and his research group are "focused on providing a scientific basis for management and conservation of ungulates." Ike and Kevan debunk some misnomers on mule deer management and how hunting...
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The Secrets Of How To Hunt Out West!
In episode #68 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman interviews Scott Reekers, the lead of Hunting Research here at Eastmans'. They discuss the current state of Western hunting, addressing issues such as drought conditions, draw odds, and the legislative agendas in states like...
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How We Bought a Montana Ranch with Kevan Miller
In episode #67 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Former Boston Bruins player, Kevan Miller. This is the second recording that the guys have done together, and this time, they explore various life lessons and changes. Recently, Kevan and his family purchased a...
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The NEW VX-6HD Gen 2 Scope by Leupold Optics with Tim Lesser
In episode #66 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Tim Lesser of Leupold Optics. Tim is head of product development and marketing at Leupold. The guys sit down to talk about how Tim started answering phones in the company and moved all the way up into his high role!...
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