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The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast

by Durrell Smith

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Bringing the Unlikely to the Outdoors | Presented by onX Hunt.

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Episodes

  1. TSLN S2E25 | More thoughts from the kennel this morning

    (This episode is straight from my voice memos)

  2. TSLN S2E24 | The Notebook as a Repository Against Artificial Intelligence

    (This episode is straight from my voice memos) I work in tech. UX design, front-end, the whole thing, alongside my life with the dogs, the chickens, the kids, and the studio full of American Field magazines downstairs. Living at that crossroads showed me

  3. TSLN S2E23 | Intro to Hunting & Firearms Workshop with Black Too Earth

    TSLN S2E23 | Intro to Hunting & Firearms Workshop with Black Too Earth

  4. TSLN S2E22 | The First 30 Days as Head Outfitter at Foxhall

    TSLN S2E22 | The First 30 Days as Head Outfitter at Foxhall

  5. TSLN S2E21 | Black Heritage Hunt Interview with Shakira Ivory

    TSLN S2E21 | Black Heritage Hunt Interview with Shakira Ivory

  6. TSLN S2E20 | Presenting at the Black Heritage Hunt

    TSLN S2E20 | Presenting at the Black Heritage Hunt

  7. TSLN S2E19 | Staying in my Bag

    TSLN S2E19 | Staying in my Bag

  8. TSLN S2E18 | Looking Ahead Into 2026/ 2025 Year In Review

    TSLN S2E18 | Looking Ahead Into 2026/ 2025 Year In Review

  9. TSLN S2E17 | Jerone Boggs, Rebel bred Pointers, and Recent Field Trial Championship Wins

    TSLN S2E17 | Jerone Boggs, Rebel bred Pointers, and Recent Field Trial Championship Wins

  10. TSLN S2E16 | The Minnesota Boundary Waters (extended)

    Durrell Smith hosted a special episode recapping his recent, highly memorable trip to the Minnesota Boundary Waters, joined by guests Land Tawney (co-chair of American Hunters and Anglers), Katie McKalip (conservation communications expert), Lukas Leaf (E

  11. TSLN S2E15 | The Minnesota Boundary Waters with American Hunters & Anglers and Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters

    The episode features host Durrell Smith and four guests who joined the trip to advocate for the Minnesota Boundary Waters wilderness: Land Tawney (introduced in the source as Lan Tommy Tony and Lan Tony), the co-chair of American Hunters and Anglers, and

  12. TSLN S2E14 | My Role as a Sportsman and the 5 Stages of a Hunter

    TSLN S2E14 | My Role as a Sportsman and the 5 Stages of a Hunter

  13. TSLN S2E13 | Starting the Season back up Squirrel Hunting with Ulysses Richardson

    TSLN S2E13 | Starting the Season back up Squirrel Hunting with Ulysses Richardson

  14. TSLN S2E12 | The Story I Never Told Neal Carter Jr. (Draft)

    (draft) Full Episode coming soon

  15. TSLN S2E11 | Beretta EELL Diamond Pigeon, Backcountry In Your Backyard, and The Story I Never Told Neal Carter Jr.

    The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast: Wingshooting in Watercolor & Backcountry Insights Welcome back to The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast! Durrell Smith, is here with an exciting and insightful episode, recorded live, to share updates, personal stories, a

  16. TSLN S2E10 Sporting Life Events, Updates, BHA Rendevous, & Ashley White's Upland Odyssey

    Episode Description: Quote of the Episode: "I hope to leave you better than we found you in the space when you go back out to the world, whether that be with knowledge or just some peace." - Ashley White Join host Durrell Smith as he returns to the mic

  17. TSLN S2E9 | Throwback Tailgate Talk with Black Wolf Hunting Club

    TSLN S2E9 | Throwback Tailgate Talk with Black Wolf Hunting Club

  18. TSLN S2E8 | Joel Pedersen, President/ CEO of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

    This podcast episode of "The Sporting Life Notebook" features host Derell Smith in conversation with Joel Peterson, the president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). The discussion covers Peterson's background and his role a

  19. TGDN #130 | Ryan Busse | GUNFIGHT: My Battle against the Industry that Radicalized America

    Bringing the Unlikely to the Outdoors™ thegundognotebook.com ____________________________________ TGDN Show Notes GUNFIGHT by Author and Hunter Ryan Busse https://ryanbusseauthor.com/ Preorder your copy today at https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/ryan-busse/gunfight/9781541768734/ ——— THE...

  20. TGDN #128 | Ed Arnett | Chief Scientist of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

    TGDN #128 | Ed Arnett | Chief Scientist of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

  21. TGDN #128 | Ed Arnett of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

    show notes soon

  22. TGDN #127 | “Rollin Sixes” with Jamie Daniels

    A conversation on breeding, and an attitude necessary for winning. (show notes coming soon)

  23. TGDN #126 | “A Passion for Learning” with Orvis President Simon Perkins

    Talking Leigh Perkins, the Business of Creativity and Orvis, Jay-Z, and Air Max 90s *show notes coming soon*

  24. TGDN #125 | “Lending a Hand” with Jared Ungar

    Hanging Out After an Afterrnoon of Summer Yard Working the Dogs

  25. TGDN #124 | “Because Coyote Had Gotten Involved” with Kami Elsisie

    Revisiting the Weekend in GA, Training with Hickox, and Native American Voices

  26. TGDN #123 | Life is Life, Life is Death with Author Tracy Ross

    show notes coming shortly! https://www.backpacker.com/skills/dogs-of-war/ https://www.backpacker.com/stories/hike-pray-protest/ https://www.outsideonline.com/2422217/concussion-ski-mystery https://www.outsideonline.com/2418359/daughter-middle-fork-salmon-river-whitewater-idaho...

  27. TGDN #122 | Catching Up with Uncle Bob”

    Revisiting Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles and Bob Owen’s Growth

  28. TGDN #121 | “Metacognition & Bird Breath” with Alec Sparks of Snowbound Kennels

    TGDN #121 | “Metacognition & Bird Breath” with Alec Sparks of Snowbound Kennels

  29. TGDN #120 | “Got to be a Better Way” with Alec Sparks of Snowbound Kennels

    Discussing Alec’s Alternative Method for Training Bird Dogs

  30. TGDN #119 | “Generational Fun” with Chuck Duggan

    A Tour and History of Hollywood Plantation and the Duggan Family Legacy.

  31. TGDN #118 | “On the Minority Outdoor Alliance” Reverse-Hosted by Josh Ruiter

    TGDN #118 | “On the Minority Outdoor Alliance” Reverse-Hosted by Josh Ruiter

  32. TGDN #117 | “Honoring Your Call” with Ashley Smith (of TGDN and MOA)

    Discussing a Life in Pursuit of Personal Fulfiullment with Family and Bird Dogs

  33. TGDN #116 | “Don’t Wait for the Limp” with Joe Scott of Alpha Dog Nutrition

    Alpha Dog _____ TGDN Merch Store _____

  34. TGDN #115 | SNAP SHOTS: Filming with Adam Pecht & Austin Gauthier

    Recounts of the Trip to Thomasville for the Project Upland Film.

  35. TGDN #114 | 20 for 2020 with Josh Ruiter

    Happy New Year! A Tailgate Talk after the Hunt with Josh and 20 Gun Dog Notebook Entries to 2020.

  36. TGDN #113 | 5 Dog Double Oak Super Covey

    TGDN #113 | 5 Dog Double Oak Super Covey

  37. TGDN #112 | “Footprints” with Renowned Field Trial Scout David Johnson

    Cover Image courtesy of Chris Mathan

  38. TGDN #111 | “Bounty of the Black Belt” with Hall of Fame Field Trialer Billy Morton

    The First Part of the Interview with Billy Morton with Stories of HOF Man Rand

  39. TGDN #110 | “All From the Same Root” with Brooke Lanning

    Discussing NSTRA and the Correlations between Hounds and Bird Dogs

  40. TGDNLive #07: Quail Berries In the Land of Quixote with Craig Bangert

    TGDNLive #07: Quail Berries In the Land of Quixote with Craig Bangert

  41. TGDN #109 | “The Dog Is the Hero” with George Hickox

    TGDN #109 | “The Dog Is the Hero” with George Hickox

  42. TGDN #108 | “Aligning with the Vision” with Josh Ruiter of Trinity Kennels | Understanding the French Brittany and Winning the 2020 National Elevage

    TGDN #108 | “Aligning with the Vision” with Josh Ruiter of Trinity Kennels | Understanding the French Brittany and Winning the 2020 National Elevage

  43. TGDN #107 | “Elevage Dogs” with Jeff Ruiter of Trinity Kennels

    TGDN #107 | “Elevage Dogs” with Jeff Ruiter of Trinity Kennels

  44. TGDN #106 | ““There’s All Age Dogs, Then There’s Mortlach Dogs” with Sergio Velez of Boss Kennels

    TGDN #106 | ““There’s All Age Dogs, Then There’s Mortlach Dogs” with Sergio Velez of Boss Kennels

  45. TGDN #105 | “Roundabout” with Michael Kennedy Field Trial Stories, Guiding Hunts, and Taking the Role of Judging a Field Trial

    TGDN #105 | “Roundabout” with Michael Kennedy Field Trial Stories, Guiding Hunts, and Taking the Role of Judging a Field Trial

  46. TGDN #104 | “Dissertation” with Dr. Julia Brock Land, Labor, and Leisure: Northern Tourism in the Red Hills Region, 1890-1950

    TGDN #104 | “Dissertation” with Dr. Julia Brock Land, Labor, and Leisure: Northern Tourism in the Red Hills Region, 1890-1950

  47. TGDN #103 | “Dress Blues” with John Rabidou & Payton Gunby | Discussing the Importance of Mentorship and Hall of Fame Success

    TGDN #103 | “Dress Blues” with John Rabidou & Payton Gunby | Discussing the Importance of Mentorship and Hall of Fame Success

  48. TGDN #102 | “PAPE” with Steeple Bell | A VERY Thorough Study of Early Pointer History in America

    TGDN #102 | “PAPE” with Steeple Bell | A VERY Thorough Study of Early Pointer History in America

  49. TGDN 102 | “PAPE” with Steeple Bell | A VERY Thorough Study of Early Pointer History in America

    TGDN 102 | “PAPE” with Steeple Bell | A VERY Thorough Study of Early Pointer History in America

  50. TGDN 102 | “PAPE” with Steeple Bell | A VERY Thorough Study of Early Pointer History in America

    TGDN 102 | “PAPE” with Steeple Bell | A VERY Thorough Study of Early Pointer History in America

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About this show

Bringing the Unlikely to the Outdoors | Presented by onX Hunt.

Hosted by

Durrell Smith

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast have?

The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast has 141 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 19, 2026.

What is The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast about?

Bringing the Unlikely to the Outdoors | Presented by onX Hunt.

How often does The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast release new episodes?

The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 141 episodes since April 2019.

Who hosts The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast?

The Sporting Life Notebook Podcast is created and hosted by Durrell Smith.
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