This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined at the table by good friend, Hunter Moffitt. Hunter takes us down a rabbit whole...big swimbaits. Esteban has been buying up lots of these lately, and what better way to learn all about the technique than to talk with Hunter. From gear to line to where and when to throw this...this is a great time to learn this method. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the guys are wrapping up show season with a few more purchases...we're also getting boats all ready for the water as some trips are coming up soon. Pik had some unwanted visitors, the crew gets into some turkey talk and so much more. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the guys are around the table getting caught up. Ryan is very happy to bring an old friend home. His 2025 PA Archery Buck mount is finished. We also hear about a new retirement plan he's working on. We get an update from Andy on the annual fur sale, the guys deep dive into fishing line, and so much more. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the crew got a couple days of warm weather and they took complete advantage. From shed hunting to bike rides, shooting the bows to wet wading...they all got outside for a bit. We also get caught up with Spittle on the annual fur sale to wrap up the trapping season. Check it out!!
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This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Rob Chillinsky from The Total Archery Challenge. You've heard a lot about TAC from us over the years, but now we get to dig a little into where this started and get an interesting look behind the scenes at what it undoubtably the coolest 3D Archery Tournaments and events out there. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the guys are around the table with bellies full of delicious homemade stromboli...or calzone?? We discuss the difference and then get into some other food talk. Cody's finding fishing rods, Ryan's leaning to use a calendar, and all the guys are itching to get fishing. From new lures, to boat upgrades, and fishing shows...check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the whole gang is back after the Great American Outdoor Show 2026 and we're hear to talk about purchases. Sounds like there was some serious money spent. Listen in as we recap the receipts and so much more!! Check it out!!
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This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined on location at Buffalo Gap Outfitters. Cody introduced us to the little gem just down the road. Get to know our new friends, Rob, Pat, and Lacey. We hear about the stores beginning, what they offer, and how they've grown...including being near the top 100 sellers on GunBroker.com. Looks like the guys found a new place to spend all their money. Check it out!!
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On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody are joined by Brad, Ryan, and Pik, again. Those guys won't leave the 2 of them alone. But on today's discussion, Cody has us looking ahead...upcoming plans, changes and thoughts as we lean on our traditions, but try to learn from our expereinces and grow in the outdoors. Check it out!!
This week In The Current, the crew is on location at Estie's house. We are joined by good friend, Adam Wood. Adam is here to talk about how he finished off his PA Rifle season. And the guys are all ready to talk about the proposal to move the opening day of PA Rifle Season. While that proposal is no longer on the table, it's still a good conversation and highlights the right ways to go about making an informed decision and being willing to discuss all options.
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It's Day 9 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We've made it to the last day of the show. It was a grind but it also goes by so fast. To wrap things up, we spoke with Brent Reaves from This Country Life Podcast, Case Knives, Redneck Blinds and Freedom Campers. We can't thank the NRA enough for letting be part of this amazing show each year. The crew is worn out, but already looking forward to next year!!
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It's Day 8 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We are closing in on the end of the show. The crew is still out there shaking hands and bringing you the people, skills and products you can trust. Today we're talking with United Bowhunters Of PA, 717 Armory, and Mesquite Mountain Outfitters. Only 1 day left, stay tuned...
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It's Day 7 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We're heading into the final weekend of the show. The crew is getting a second wind as things starting winding down. Today we'll hear from Sara Love with IWOM, the National Archery In The Schools Program, and Artistic Visions. There's some great video content out there to go along with a few of these..so check that out. Only 2 days left, stay tuned...
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It's Day 6 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The crew refreshed after their evening out at dinner with the guys from Hunt Arsenal and ready to tackle another great day. Today we'll be talking with Matt Doyle Fine Art, Joel from FinX, New Zealand Horn & Antler Safaris, and Rod Bender Fishing Co. Great content and just a few more days to go, stay tuned...
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It's Day 5 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We're half way through the week. It's starting to show, but the crew is still grinding away. Today we're talking with Open Country Outfitters, Mimic Baits, CVA, and Rack Roidz. Our wallets are getting lighter, but there's lots more to come, stay tuned...
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It's Day 4 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The guys are starting to feel it, but there's no way they would miss a minute of the show. Listen in today as we speak with Skre...including Austin from the Whitetail Distraction Podcast, Final Rest & Forth Arrow Camera Arms, and Capt. Marc Spagnola with Dusk To Dawn Bowfishing & Maryland Waterfowl Guide Service. Lots more of the show still ahead of us, stay tuned...
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It's Day 3 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. It's the start of the work week and the guys are putting in the work. We're still fresh and excited to talk with some old friends. Listen in as get caught up with Blake from Badlands Gear, Scott Lenox from Fish In OC, and Nancy with Avula Safaris...who also introduced us to our new friend Ronald also with Avula. Great day and lots more to come, stay tuned...
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It's Day 2 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The guys got some rest and are right back after it. Today we are checking in with Iron Will Outfitters, Hunt Arsenal, and Tipton Creek Turkey Calls. Things are just heating up...but there's lots more to come, stay tuned...
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Can you believe it's here again...our favorite time of year...It's Day 1 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The crew is ready to get things rolling. Listen in as we hear from old friends and new. Today we talk with Rack Daddies, Lickstone Outfitters, and Spartan Hunting Lodge. The guys are just getting started, there's lots more to come, stay tuned...
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This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Mr. Rack Attack himself, Blake VanTussenbrook, from Badlands Gear. We've talked to Blake a lot over the years, but mostly at the Great American Outdoor show. We finally had time to sit down with him for a whole hour. And of course, Blake did not disappoint. Listen in as we get caught up with Blake, and all things Badlands...including some exclusive sneak peaks at some new gear on the way this year. Check it out!!
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This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by our good friend Dylan Fogarty. We met Dylan last year at the Great American Outdoor show and have had him on a few times. He's in studio once again to fill us in on his preparations for the upcoming tournament season. He's always got good stories and great advice. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the crew is celebrating the start of our 10th season. It's hard to believe it's been a decade of podcasting. We get some late season updates, rifle shopping updates, warm trips to Florida and Esteban seems to have caught the plague.
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This week around the Sonic Campfire, we are joined by our good friend, western PA big buck slayer, Laine Baker. Laine tells the story of the buck he calls 'Freak' and explains highs and lows of setting your sights on a target buck and never looking back. What an amazing story. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the guys are around the table to catchup. Pik is back from much warmer climates, and Andy is tweaking some new equipment. As the seasons are winding down, so is the year and the crew is looking ahead. Check it out!!
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This week In The Current, the guys are wrapping up the PA Rifle Season. And much like the rest of our deer seasons, this one went out with a bang...or several bangs. Listen in as Cody and Esteban recount the exciting morning they had to end to rifle season. Check it out!!
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