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Too Many Hobbies

by Brian Ellithorpe

How many hobbies is too many?? Too Many Hobbies was created as a platform to discuss my personal hobbies, as well as the interests and hobbies of others and how these hobbies are integrated into our daily lives. My personal interests are hunting, fishing, weightlifting, photography, videography, and retriever training. Subscribe today and become immersed into the world of hobbyists!

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Episodes

  1. Southern String Hat Co, New Puppy, Pointe Mouillee Fiasco

    This week's episode we dive into my new role with Southern String Hat Co, talk about my new puppy Ms Ella Labley, and the fiasco that was the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival with my new brand Open Water Apparel Co. Use Code TMH18 for 18% off at www.TideWe.com Check out Open Water Apparel Co....

  2. Brandon Hall - Michigan Layout Addicts

    Brandon Hall joins the podcast to talk about his group the Michigan Layout Addicts, how they formed and have evolved over the years and what draws people to layout hunt the Great Lakes for diver ducks!

  3. We're Back for SEASON 6!

    Opening episode for Season 6 of the Too Many Hobbies podcast! Talking about the end of last season, off season fishing adventures and plans for this upcoming hunting season!

  4. Eric Lance - The Science Behind Waterfowl Migration | Is Flooded Corn To Blame?

    Geographic origins and genetics of eastern and Great Lakes mallardsEric Lance is a wildlife biologist, ecologist, researcher and professor in Ohio who brings the facts about waterfowl migration and habitat to the episode, discussing the flooded corn debate and what weather patterns are changing…

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  5. Filming Ducks!

    Today we discuss the last few weeks of filming bluebills, mallards, and with some really special people from Ohio to Missouri. Definitely my favorite time of duck season!

  6. Mid Season Update!

    As always, a mid season update is in order! From new gear, to hunt recaps and GIVEAWAYS! Tune in to see how the season has started and what to be looking forward to! Shop TideWe Gear HERE (Code TMH18 for 18% off): http://bit.ly/45lxYFR 🛒 Buy WTRFWL Brand Clothing: www.wtrfwlbrand.com 🛒 Buy...

  7. Rob Snell (Part 2) - Waterfowl Hunting and Dog Photography

    Part 2 of Rob's episode as we get into waterfowl hunting and dog photography, specifically shooting photos for River Stone Kennels with Josh and Whitney! We get into some nerdy photography discussions and how we approach different shooting landscapes when it comes to hunting Visit Gun Dog Supply...

  8. Rob Snell (Part 1) - Building Gun Dog Supply

    PART 1 of Rob Snell joining me to discuss his parent's beginnings starting Gun Dog Supply, the change in e-commerce to expand the company nationwide and the transition to his brother Steve and Rob taking over the business to what it is today! Check out Gun Dog Supply! www.gundogsupply.com Shop...

  9. The Fallen Outdoors

    Today we're joined by Scott Kobylski and TJ Carr from The Fallen Outdoors, Scott and TJ are based in Ohio and organize hunting and fishing opportunities for veterans in Ohio and other opportunities throughout the country. We discuss the opportunities they provide, how they fundraise the money to...

  10. Dial Back Trolling & Dialed In Charters

    Captain Brian and Chris from Dial Back Precision Trolling and Dialed In Charters! Dial Backs are an incredible memory tool for setting your trolling lengths from your planar boards and have been very popular! They have also expanded their business to guiding layout hunts on Lake Erie for this...

  11. Deep Water Duck

    Jamie Hurlburt from Deep Water Duck joins us to talk about the inception of Deep Water Duck, the basics on using it, and the return of the Deep Water Duck deep water floating spinner! We're excited to see Jamie's products back on the market!

  12. Welcome to Season 5! BIG NEWS!

    Season 5 is here! Recapping the summer, plans for this upcoming season and our NEW SPONSOR for the 2025-2026 season!!

  13. Season Finale! Filming RNT-V, Diver Hunting and Field Hunting

    End of the season podcast for the finale of Season 4! Talked about filming RNT-V and the adventures with that, finishing the season hunting divers and taking Boomer to hunt field geese!

  14. Luke Costilow - Costilow Decoys

    Luke Costilow of Costilow Decoys joins us this week to talk decoy carving! Luke's father started him early carving decoys, he has run the competition circuit and is now carving decoys full time and managing their marsh, Coffee Creek! Tune in to hear all about Luke's story

  15. Mid Season Update

    Solo podcast to give a mid season update! Been a while since an update, from early season to new opportunities and the regular season hunts I am filling everyone in and discussing the videos that have been posted through the season so far!

  16. Luke Koch - Black Dog Marketing Co.

    Luke Koch is the man behind the camera on a lot of media you've seen, and you never knew who did it! From Federal Ammuntion to Cabela's Northern Flight and Weatherby, Luke has done it all and we discussed it in this episode! This was a great episode with two camera nerds talking shop, check Luke...

  17. Zack George - Fish & Fowl Adventures

    Zack George joins me for the first in person interview! Zack runs Fish N Fowl Adventures, providing layout hunting experiences for diver ducks on Lake Erie as well as walleye fishing in the Maumee River and on the main lake of Lake Erie. We discuss his start in the industry, how he progressed to...

  18. Brian Evans - Planning A Freelance Hunting Trip

    Brian Evans joins me today to talk about his new duck boat build, as well as walking through the process of planning a freelance hunting trip to places you've never been. Moral of the story is, do your research and don't be afraid to reach out for input! Brian's finished boat can be seen on the...

  19. Ken Lewis - Operating A Guide Service On Lake Erie

    Capt Ken from Capt Ken's Wild Wings joins us on today's episode! We discuss starting a guide service 2 decades ago while still juggling full time work in the Army, running his dad's church and having a family. We also touch on Lake Erie safety, learning the lake for hunting and fishing and his...

  20. Welcome to Season 4! Off-Season Recap and 2024 Season Plans

    Welcome to season 4 of the Too Many Hobbies Podcast! I appreciate all the support last season and looking forward to having a great hunting season this year! Lots of great opportunities, but I wanted to recap the off-season, talk about my trip to Game Fair, and discuss this upcoming season's…

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  21. John Wallace of Wild Game Cook - Preparing and Cooking Your Wild Game

    Welcoming John Wallace from Wild Game Cook to the TMH podcast!! John is an Ohio sportsman, with a wildlife biology background and a professional career with Pheasants Forever, Delta Waterfowl and his newest adventure to his own brand Wild Game Cook! Check out John's cooking content with Midway…

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  22. Filming RNT-V and Tanglefree Photography

    Finally back with another episode to recap the filming and traveling for RNT-V, the struggles and successes of being on the road filming the show and how the Tanglefree photography was incorporated into the trips for the show!

  23. Damien Pittman of Punisher Waterfowl

    Welcome Damien Pittman of Punisher Waterfowl to the podcast! Damien has become a great friend over the last year after being invited on their show @PunisherWaterfowl and it was a pleasure to have him on. We talked about the beginnings of the podcast, how far it's come, and even took some listener...

  24. Opening Weekend and Exciting Surprises!

    Took the opportunity to talk about opening weekend, how it went, check out the opening day teal hunt: https://youtu.be/yQTsYyUb_YI?si=hZFkQGCnlfvzEpJR AND also talked about my NEW MOTOR, as well as a collab with TideWe and the RNT-V filming schedule as recently updated. Cheers!

  25. Joel Clements - LogDogFishing: Lake Erie Walleye TikTok Creator

    Our first guest for Season 3 of the Too Many Hobbies podcast is Joel Clements! He is @logdogfishing1 on YouTube and better known @logdogfishing on TikTok! Joel has grown quite the following showcasing Lake Erie walleye fishing, but also all that Lake Erie has to offer from perch fishing…

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  26. Season 3 Intro!

    Season 3 of the Too Many Hobbies Podcast is here! Join me in talking about all the new and exciting things coming up for this hunting season, recapping last season and talking about the Lake Erie fishing this summer! Excited to be back!

  27. Eric Massey of Tanglefree Waterfowl - Season Finale

    Eric Massey joins us from Tanglefree Waterfowl to close out the season! We discuss his journey through the waterfowl industry to where he is today, working with Tanglefree Waterfowl to design and test products, represent the brand on the TV show RNT-V, as well as other aspects of the company from...

  28. Wesley Vaughan of VPC Lanyards - Donald Trump Jr's Favorite Lanyard

    Wesley Vaughan is the owner of VPC Lanyards out of Lizard Lick, North Carolina. His lanyards started from humble beginnings but have quickly risen to the top with their quality, custom designs and great price. On this episode, we talk about how VPC Lanyards started, how it operates today and a…

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  29. Jerod Smith of Old Lakeshore Charters - Lake Erie Duck Hunting and Walleye Fishing

    Today's guest is Jerod Smith owner of Old Lakeshore Charters to talk about running a guiding business on Lake Erie for duck hunts and walleye fishing trips. Tune it to hear about Jerod's operation and all the different experiences his charter can offer!

  30. It's Duck Season!! I Took My Brother On His First Hunt

    Recapping the start of our duck season for the Marsh Zone and North Zone openers. We got to meet some new people, shoot some birds, and the cherry on top was taking my brother hunting for the first time. Gave me some time to reflect on what I've done in the past and what it all means to me.…

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  31. Matt Huckaby - Traveling to Duck Hunt

    Matt Huckaby joins the show to talk about the beginnings of his guide service, Huckeye Charters, as well as how he's grown his businesses in a direction that allows him to spend the waterfowl season on the road chasing birds in different states and experiencing different hunting grounds. Huckeye...

  32. Travis Malin of Dekes Waterfowl

    Travis is an incredible photographer, guide, small business owner and gundog enthusiast working towards breeding his own dogs. He's been a fantastic resource for me in my photography journey and has set up an amazing network of people in the waterfowl industry. Check out everything he has going…

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  33. Greg Taylor Part 2 - The Duck Call Doodler

    Part 2 of Greg Taylor on the Too Many Hobbies podcast, we talk about his "doodling" as he likes to refer to his incredible digital art that he's been involved with creating logos and other designs for duck call makers, as well as other companies and people in the outdoors space. Check out the…

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  34. Greg Taylor - Waterfowl Hunting in British Columbia

    Waterfowl hunting in British Columbia is a renowned area for waterfowl enthusiasts wanting to beat the migration, but in speaking with today's guest Greg Taylor, it's not much different than many parts of the United States. We discuss the pros and cons of being in British Columbia throughout the...

  35. Brian Evans - Building Your Ideal Duck Boat

    Today's episode is with Brian Evans, a local Ohio duck hunter and hobby boat builder. We discussed boat projects and DIY building your ideal duck boat. This is a great episode for anyone who's interested in duck boats and any ideas for building your own duck boat!

  36. We're BACK!

    We're back with Season 2 of the Too Many Hobbies podcast, recapping some open items from last year's season and catching you up on some new and exciting things going on over here to prepare for this season of the podcast and hunting season! Tune in to hear what's in store and be looking out for…

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  37. First Split of Duck Season Recap

    Finally got around to recording an episode to recap our first split of the Marsh Zone in Ohio. There have been some difficulties being able to record episodes as promised, but the recap is here!

  38. 5K Duck Hunting Experience ft. Damian McAtee

    Today's guest is my best friend and hunting partner, Damian McAtee. We talk about the 5K hunting experience he provides, our past hunting stories and what we're hoping to accomplish this season. Hope you all enjoy!

  39. Tyler Butcher: World's Strongest Drag Racer

    Today's podcast guest is my good friend Tyler Butcher. He has an impressive powerlifting resume, squatting 1102lbs in single ply gear and boasting a huge 2600+ total in competition. Tyler is an Anderson Powerlifting athlete from the Animalhouse Gym in Toledo, Ohio. He is also a passionate hot rod...

  40. The TRUTH About Pro-Staff

    Today's episode is all about Pro-Staff and what that actually means in the hunting and fishing industry from my experience. Good and bad, we discuss my experiences and where becoming a Pro-Staff member for certain companies has helped me evolve as a content creator in the outdoors industry.

  41. Spring Means Fishing and Weddings

    In today's episode, I discuss the beginning of the 2021 fishing season here on Lake Erie, as well as my personal best Northern Pike catch. We also discuss the first wedding of the season as a photographer, and Boomer's last hunt of the season. Thanks for tuning in!

  42. Change Can Reignite Your Passion

    Sometimes your passion for different hobbies, activities, etc. that you once enjoyed can seem to fade away. That is, until a new element is brought on that sparks your interest again and brings back the passion. In this episode, I discuss how this has recently proved true with weight lifting for...

  43. Waterfowl Photography After The Hunting Season

    The hunting season is over and it's the perfect time to capture those beautiful late season birds! In this episode, I discuss my techniques and tactics for capturing birds behind the lens, as well as the gear I'm using right now.

  44. Goose Season is Over!

    Late goose season has finally ended here in Ohio closing out our 2020-2021 waterfowl season! Today we're discussing the late goose season successes and touching on the tactics that made it a successful late season for us.

  45. 2021 Fitness and Nutrition Goals

    Welcome back to another weight lifting/fitness episode! I wanted to discuss my goals for this year, and hopefully get you guys thinking about what goals you want to set for this year!

  46. End of 2020 Duck Season - Limits and a Broken Boat

    In today's episode, we review the end of 2020's duck season in NW Ohio, discuss the last few hunts of the year, what went right and what went wrong...in this case how I broke my boat. Thanks for tuning in!

  47. Upland Hunting Introduction for My Bird Dog

    I introduced my bird dog, Boomer, to upland birds this season and what a great experience it has been! We're both really enjoying it, in this episode I explain the process of transitioning from training drills to hunting live birds at a game farm.

  48. Tips and Advice for New Waterfowl Hunters

    It's not the episode we wanted...it's the episode we needed! Well, the new hunters that is. In this episode, I wanted to cover some basic information for new hunters, and some information that I wish someone told me when I started. Hopefully this is all useful information to the new hunters out...

  49. Weight Lifting in the Summer vs Winter

    Welcome back to another weight lifting episode! I wanted to take an episode to discuss my approach to training in the summer vs the winter and why I choose to take a different approach to each one. Hope you guys enjoy it!

  50. My Duck Dog's First Hunts

    The regular season has opened, and after months and months of training, I took my dog, Boomer, hunting! Here's the recap of how that went, hope you enjoy!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How many hobbies is too many?? Too Many Hobbies was created as a platform to discuss my personal hobbies, as well as the interests and hobbies of others and how these hobbies are integrated into our daily lives. My personal interests are hunting, fishing, weightlifting, photography, videography, and retriever training. Subscribe today and become immersed into the world of hobbyists!

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Brian Ellithorpe

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