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Make It Happen Outdoors Podcast
by Kent and Brandon making it happen in the outdoors
The podcast where anybody can come, sit down and tell their story of how they make it happen in the outdoors. We hope to inspire, educate and entertain people on how fulfilling, amazing and rewarding the outdoors can be.
Episodes
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81 How Chelsee Dery is Making It Happen
In this episode we were honored to have a conversation with Chelsee Dery. Chelsee's love and obsession for wildlife and the hunting heritage became very apparent in the first few minutes of our conversation. Her drive to be a life long learner has enabled her to pursue a multitude of outdoor...
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80 How Kirsten Petersen is Making It Happen
In this episode Brandon and I were fortunate enough to catch up with Kirsten Petersen at the 2025 Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City. Kirsten's background is steeped in the outdoors and she continues to find ways to feed her hunger for the outdoor lifestyle. Whether it be shooting sports, hunting,...
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79 How Dan Gates Executive Director for Coloradans for Responsible wildlife Management is Making It Happen
No matter how you enjoy your outdoor experience you are going to want to pay attention to this episode. We had the opportunity to have a down to earth conversation with Dan Gates the Executive Director for Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. We talk not only about the defeat of Prop…
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78 How Elena Johnson is Making it Happen
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to decide to completely change what you are currently doing in life? Well, just ask Elena Johnson. We had the unique opportunity to sit down and ask her that very question. Elena is an outstanding artist who in 2024 decided to leave her career in the...
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77 How Megan Clark and Allie Butler Make It Happen Outdoors
It took a lot of doin' but we finally got Megan Clark @mlknepp and Allie Butler @alliembutler on together for a fun filled podcast. It's been a treat getting to know these two and after listening to this podcast you'll feel like you know them too. Friendships forged through hunting are…
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76 How Emma Schmidt is Making It Happen
We say this all the time and not to sound too repetitive, but "you have to listen to this one". In this episode we finally catch up with Emma Schmidt @emma.schm1dt and had a lot of fun learning how she Makes It Happen Outdoors. Emma is living and loving her outdoor lifestyle every day. Whether...
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75 How Casey's Off Road Recovery Makes It Happen
For this episode we traveled to beaUTiful southern Utah to sit down with Casey from Casey's Off Road Recovery to see what makes Casey tick. Making It Happen Outdoors is almost an understatement for Casey. Years of Search and Rescue mixed with Off Roading, mules, music and just about anything else...
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74 How Todd Kelly Continues to Make It Happen
In this episode we sit down with Todd Kelley in beautiful Brian Head Utah and finally get to hear the full rendition of his once in a lifetime Dall Sheep hunt in remote Alaska. This a must listen if you are thinking about booking an Alaskan sheep hunt! But Of course, that's not all we bs about.…
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73 Lorenzo Pavlica teaches us How To Make It Happen
Are you in the kind of shape needed to carry out your hunting buddy if it became necessary? Lorenzo Pavlica has been a personal trainer since 1988 and now is the co-owner of the athletic training center PrimeTime Performance. In this episode we sit down with Lorenzo and he gives us a breakdown…
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72 How Bri is Making It hHappen from Wilderness to Table
In this weeks episode we have what we would definitely consider an energy packed conversation with Bri Van Scotter (or Full Bore Bri as we like to call her). Bri @wildernesstotable is an accomplished Professional Chef who has made it her life's purpose to show the world how amazing and fulfilling...
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71 Skyler Howes
It goes without saying that this is an adrenaline packed episode. Skyler Howes definitely thrives on adrenaline while he's powering his motorcycle through some of the harshest terrain on earth. Skyler takes us through his journey from childhood to full time professional riding motorcycles in the...
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70 How the Tates are Making it Happen
In this episode we catch up with Khris and Nikki Tate and have a blast reminiscing about our shared experiences as well as getting caught up on what we've all been up to for the last year or so. Some highlights pf this episode are: Khris and Nikki have some amazing news. Their first ever elk hunt...
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69 How Sydney Broadaway Makes It Happen
In this episode we were fortunate enough to have a conversation with Sydney Broadaway. @sydneyleann40 We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more! Sydney has followed her recipe for success perfectly and the proceeds show in her zest for life and ever present positive attitude. Take some time and...
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68 How Melissa Hess Makes It Happen
In this episode we had the distinct pleasure of talking with Melissa Hess @melisshess on Instagram. If you're looking for Melissa and you are looking indoors you're sure not to find her. Melissa is currently living her dream of spending the majority of her time outdoors hunting, fishing, trail...
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67 Make It Happen Outdoors Team Mid Season Report
2020 has definitely been one for the books. Even with all the craziness, the Make It Happen Outdoors Team gets it done! This episode was recorded at elk camp during the Utah elk archery hunt and just previous to the New Mexico elk archery hunt. Stay tuned for a recap of New Mexico elk archery and...
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66 How Lydia Smith Makes It Happen
"Get out there. Don't wait around because you'll never get back that day you wasted." Words well spoken from this week guest Lydia Smith @lydiasmith00 The first word that comes to mind is "Natural". Everything Lydia puts her mind to she's a natural at. There's three things in Lydia's life that…
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65 Making It Happen at the Mountain Archery Fest
This episode was a complete blast to record and we're sure you'll love it! It was recorded onsite at the Mountain Archery Fest mountainarcheryfest.com at Eagle Point in Beaver, UT. The atmosphere was electrified with the positive energy the organizers bring to every event. In this episode Brandon...
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64 How Garrett Marchbanks Makes It Happen
Twist on the throttle, hang on and get ready for this high speed episode. If you follow motocross even a little, you've surely heard of Garrett Marchbanks @gmarchbanks36. In this episode we sit down with Garrett and talk motocross racing, his career to date and definitely the outdoors. Garrett's...
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63 How the cooking_queen_xo continues to Make It Happen
Amongst all the craziness we're all thrown into these days, we had the opportunity to sit down, relax, have a meal and chat with JC known throughout the cooking community as cooking_queen_xo Jen invited us into her home and we were immediately treated as family. Jen filled our bellies with mouth...
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62 How Brooke Gilley Makes It Happen.
Hang on because this podcast is a wild ride! In this episode we chat with extreme snowmobile rider Brooke Gilley @gilleybrooke Brooke is an adrenaline junkie who has been involved in motorsports and addicted to the outdoors since she was young. Whether you're an avid snowmobile rider, beginner or...
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60 How Roscoe Jarboe Makes It Happen
Roscoe Jarboe @roscoejarboe is about as genuine as a man can get and we can't thank him enough for taking time out of his day to sit down and talk about his career as a professional bull rider. Roscoe gives us a taste of what it takes to be a cowboy on the PRCA circuit trying to make it to the...
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59 How Christina Gibson Whiteout Racing Kennel Makes It Happen
There's something to be said for someone who knows what their destiny is and then has the fortitude to make it happen. Our guest this week is Christina Gibson @whiteoutracingkennel and she has known she wanted to be a dog musher from the age of 4. Determination, courage, attitude, dedication and...
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58 How Heather Storm Makes It Happen
Let's get right to it. In this episode we definitely had the pleasure of sitting down with Heather Storm. @heatherstormla Odds are good you've seen Heather Storm on your TV especially if you or anybody in your house is fascinated with cars or the motorsport industry. But that's just a fraction of...
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57 How the Working Man Bowhunter Makes It Happen
In this episode we spend some time with Butch from the Working Man Bowhunter. @workingmanbowhunter Butch and his team are working very hard to show today's hard woking hunters how to juggle the pressures of work, family, home and every day life and still have a passion for the outdoors. The…
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56 How Lily's Pad Rescue Makes It Happen
In this episode we talk about something that is near and dear to our hearts. This is one of those conversations that proves unselfishness does still exist in this world. Rachael Davis, her husband Ken and their dog rescue volunteers have dedicated their lives to saving the lives of dogs. Lily's…
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55 How MacKenzie Kroll Makes It Happen
MacKenzie Kroll @mackenzieinminnesota joins us this week for another outstanding episode. Mackenzie is determined to show the women of today what awaits them in the outdoors. She is the cofounder of herwilderness.co who's mission is to provide experiences that encourage more women to get outdoors...
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54 The Make It Happen Outdoors team end of season report Part 2 of 3
As we promised in our mid summer scouting report episode we sit down and talk about how the Utah elk archery season finished out. We had (5) general season spike/cow permits and Darren had the Any Bull permit. The spike/cow tags proved to be a little hate hard to fill, but... the Any Bull tag got...
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53 The MIH Team mid summer scouting report
This episode is something a little different from our usual and we're sure you're going to love it.The Make It Happen Outdoors team sat down and talked about how the season's scouting trips are coming along. We went over some tips, tricks and ideas on how we go about scouting, the preparation...
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52 How Raven Finegan Makes It Happen
Another great episode coming your way! This week we feature Raven Finegan. Raven has been drawn to the outdoors since she was a child. At 11 years old she was begging her parents to let her take hunters safety and her daughter is following in her footsteps by just completing her hunters safety....
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51 How Kaysie Thomas Makes It Happen
We were instantly jealous when Kaysie Thomas told us she spends at lest 6 days a week outside in the mountains doing what she loves with her husband Troy and their dog Kylo. Kaysie and Troy have built a life outdoors as wildland firefighters and then starting and growing a business collecting and...
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How Andy Outdoors Makes It Happen
The saying goes that "the third time is a charm". Not in this case, the second time was definitely the winner. It took a while for all our schedules to match up, but once they did we were able to re-record a super podcast! Andy https://www.instagram.com/andy_outdoors/ known as andy_outdoors on...
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49 How Todd Kelly and crew Make It Happen
We had a blast recording this episode! Brandon was able to get Todd Kelly, Mike Smith and JP together in one spot so that we could get their hunting stories out for everyone's entertainment. Todd and crew have been extremely fortunate to draw some of the most sought after big game permits in the...
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48 How Nikki Tate Makes It Happen
Welcome back! In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with Nikki Tate https://www.instagram.com/nikkitateoutdoors/ She's been called the "blonde bombshell attorney" for good reason. Nikki is fully immersed in the outdoor lifestyle and goes at it full force. Her competitive spirit and…
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47 How We Make It Happen
IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR! This is our one year anniversary special and we reveal a little more about us and how we got to where we are today when it comes to all things outdoors. It was a blast sitting down and reminiscing about goods times past. If you were wondering who Kent and Brandon were and how...
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Episode 46 How Brandon Waddell host of Wilderness Attitude Podcast Makes It Happen
We had the pleasure of catching Brandon Waddell the host of the very successful Wilderness Attitude Podcast as he blew through Las Vegas a couple weeks ago. Brandon is a very busy guy with all he's got going on this spring and summer and we got to hear first hand all the super cool stuff he's...
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45 How Stacey nvbowhuntress Makes It Happen
In this episode we had a very fun and informative conversation with Stacey @nvbowhuntress https://www.instagram.com/nvbowhuntress/ If you've ever thought about hunting in Nevada make sure you contact Stacey and book a hunt with Currant Creek Outfitters. When it comes to multitasking Stacey is a...
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44 How Red Poppy Ranch Makes It Happen
We've been very excited to release this episode. We had the opportunity to sit down with Heath and his wife Cedar and listen as Heath told us the history behind the Red Poppy Ranch and how they got to where they are today. Heath and his family had the dream of purchasing their own piece of...
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43 How Jordan Budd and Jordan Adams Make It Happen
While we were at the Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City we were able to wrangle Jordan Budd and Jordan Adams for a podcast that happened on the fly and we wouldn't have had it any other way. These two were a blast to talk to and not only did we have a great time talking with them we learned a ton of…
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42 How Wayne and Marc Carlton Make It Happen
It's always a good time when you get to sit down with great folks like Wayne and Marc Carlton. We met up with these two at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City and couldn't be more grateful to them for giving us some of their valuable time. We talked about their company...
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41 How Ned Ledoux Makes It Happen
The first weekend in February found us the high desert town of Elko Nevada for what proved to be a weekend that will stay etched in our memories forever. We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Ned Ledoux while he was in town performing a couple shows for the 35th annual National Cowboy...
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40 How Paul Cook biggameutah paul Makes It Happen
We can't thank Paul Cook https://www.instagram.com/biggameutah_paul/ enough for letting us invade his house and spend an evening with us talking about our favorite subject, HUNTING! Paul invited us to sit down and have a conversation in his impressive mancave that would make any hunter envious....
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39 How Ashley Barlow Makes It Happen pt 2
Part 2 Here it is folks part 2 of the two part series we did with Ashley Barlow. If you haven't listened to part 1, please go back and listen to part 1 before you listen to this episode. This young woman is not only a superb athlete and adventurer, but an inspiration to us all. Ashley talks to us...
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38 How Ashley Barlow Makes It Happen Pt 1
Part 1 This podcast consisting of part 1 and part 2 is one for the books. We were extremely fortunate to talk with Ashley Barlow. https://www.instagram.com/adventurewith_ashley/ This is Ashley's first opportunity as a guest on a podcast and we are honored and pleased that she sat down with us....
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37 How Huntfiber Lindsay Persico Makes It Happen
Lindsay Persico known in the social media world as Huntfiber https://www.instagram.com/huntfiber/?hl=en is a force to be reckoned with. Lindsay is a "super" mom as well as a fitness expert, hunter, outdoor writer, wife and entrepreneur. In this episode we were fortunate enough to catch Lindsay in...
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36 How Lorenzo Pavlica Makes It Happen
This is one of those episodes you will be recommending to your family and friends for a long time. Lorenzo Pavlica has a wealth of life experiences and he was so gracious to share a few of them with us. Lorenzo served our nation in the US Air Force Special Operations, has been a competitive body...
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35 How Brooke Domino Makes It Happen
Brooke Domino known as cowgirlup157 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlup157/ is a super competitive multi talented young woman who isn't afraid to take on the world. Brooke is a top notch horse trainer, professional barrel racer, entrepreneur and equine technician. In this episode we...
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34 How Tessa Fowler Wyoming Mountain Girl Makes It Happen
In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Tessa Fowler known as wyomingmountaingirl on Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/wyomingmountaingirl/?hl=en/wyomingmountaingirl/?hl=en Tessa is an all around outdoorswoman who spends a good portion of the year completely immersed in the...
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33 How Austin Legg Makes It Happen
How many times in your life will you get the chance to meet a Guinness Book of World Records holder? Our guess is not too many. Well, we did and his name is Austin Legg https://www.instagram.com/austin.legg/ Austin set the world record for the fastest 10K with a 100 pound backpack! And not only…
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32 How Valentine Thomas Makes It Happen
The name Valentine Thomas is one we're sure you will be hearing a lot in the future. This courageous independent woman is a force to be reckoned with. She left her professional life as a financier and lawyer to pursue a life traveling the world spearfishing. Valentine's energy and passion for…
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31 How Kreg Mcgee Makes It Happen
Kreg McGee was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005, but he hasn't let it slow him down. Join us for this episode as we sit down with Kreg and hear his story from the diagnosis to the many hunts he has been involved with. We were fortunate enough to talk with Kreg a week after he harvested…
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The podcast where anybody can come, sit down and tell their story of how they make it happen in the outdoors. We hope to inspire, educate and entertain people on how fulfilling, amazing and rewarding the outdoors can be.
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Kent and Brandon making it happen in the outdoors
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