
Midwest Flyways Podcast
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Ep 53What it takes to be a true Bird Nerd with Nick Johnson
ENick Johnson, the nerdiest of bird nerds, pops a bottle of sangria and sits down with us for an hour to dump his wisdom and share some nicotine patches. Thanks to Camoretro.com for sponsoring this episode! Check them out to buy and sell hunting gear. Leave us a review! Cause that helps.
Ep 50So you want to get a hunting dog (Part 2) Ten Minute Tuesday
EToday we have Gavin Kolles back on the podcast with us to talk more about the decision and process of training a hunting dog. If you have had or ever want to get a hunting dog, give it a listen. Watch on YouTube as well a https://youtu.be/_xOjO8w6r6g Check out some merch at Midwestflyways.com/shop
Ep 51All Things Dog Training with Gavin Kolles
ECheck out Camoretro - you won't regret it. This week we talk about top tips for dog training with Gavin Kolles. We did a Ten Minute Tuesday about dog training to give you all more info so check it out!
Ep 49So you want to get a hunting dog (Part 1) Ten Minute Tuesday
EToday we have Gavin Kolles on the podcast with us to talk about the decision and process of training a hunting dog. If you have had or ever want to get a hunting dog, give it a listen. Watch on YouTube as well at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw0Mg5504i4 Check out some merch at Midwestflyways.com/shop
Ep 48Hunting Property Going ByeBye and Plans to Chase the White Devil
ECheck out Camoretro - you won't regret it. This week we run through a few topics regarding hunting property, spring snows, and bow fishing, but lets be real... you should listen to hear Joey's new theme song. We did a Ten Minute Tuesday about Camoretro to give you all more info so check it out!
Ep 47What is Camoretro | Ten Minute Tuesday
ECheck out Camoretro here! Back in 2016 we had the chance to hunt with an old timer that offered up his retro shirt to Joey just because he had showed interest in it. Since then we have had our eyes out for retro apparel that used to be the go-tos for hunting. Camoretro is the answer to that and so much more. Check them out and leave us a review! This is also on YouTube here
Ep 46Joey Got Shot?! Listener Questions Ep. 4
EThe Midwest Flyways Podcast is an authentic take on waterfowl hunting in today's world. In this listener questions episode, we break down scariest things that have happened to us hunting including how Joey got shot!
Ep 45Land Em, Check Em, Eff Em
EThe guys headed down to Kansas to round out our waterfowl season and had a blast with a great group of fellow hunters at Sandhill Flyway. We review our trip, and talk about the karma that comes with not finding that cripple. Leave us a rating and let us know what you think of the podcast!
Ep 43How To Scout Waterfowl; Ten Minute Tuesday
EThis week on Ten Minute Tuesday we break down the basics of how to scout waterfowl! Leave us a review and let us know if there's a topic you want us to talk about.
Ep 44Experiences Hunting In Different States
EIn this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast we talk about our experiences hunting in different states and how each new place has something special we remember about it.
Ep 42DNR and the Feds
EIn this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast we talk about some shocking news in the waterfowl industry and our experiences with the DNR/Feds.
Ep 41What Shot Sizes We Use; Ten Minute Tuesday
EIn this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday we break down shot sizes and how we use them in different scenarios.
Ep 40Scouting Reports; Are You Lying?: Listener Questions Ep. 3
EEver had a buddy call and say there's a million birds in a field? Sound like a load of crap? Midwest Flyways dives into how to trust a scouting report on something you didn't see yourself.
Ep 39Harlequins and Oklahoma Red Dirt
EThe guys are back together for a couple weeks before heading out to Kansas. Conor is back from shooting a Harlequin and Joey just finished a stint in Oklahoma. We catch up with hunting stories and new tactics!
Ep 38Duck Calling; When and How Part 1: Ten Minute Tuesday
EIn this Ten Minute Tuesday we break down how and when to use basic duck calling techniques. Give it a listen and subscribe for more awesome content!
Ep 37Best Field Hides; Ten Minute Tuesday
EThis week on Ten Minute Tuesday we go through our favorite ways to hide in a field and the different scenarios we run into!
Ep 36Joey's Childhood; Flyways Are Changing!
EJoey and his dad sit down for a one on one podcast to talk about how things have changed in waterfowl over the last decade including the continued shift of major flyways.
Ep 35Has Hunting Culture Changed? Listener Questions Ep. 2
EHas hunting culture changed? If so, for better or worse? Joey and Conor break it down along with a couple other questions we got last week. Submit a listener question for us on our website or instagram!
Ep 34Kansas; Bobby Guy & Cody Stokes (Divebomb Founder)
EJoey sits down to hang with Bobby Guy, Cody Stokes, the founder of Divebomb, and Cade Trickey. They talk all things hunting, what Bobby is up to at his new lodge and what Dive-bomb has planned for the future.
Ep 33Duck Calls, Beginner to Advanced; Ten Minute Tuesday
EJoey and Conor go through some of our favorite duck calls whether you're just starting out or looking to be a higher end call! Let us know if we missed any you love.
Ep 32Listener Questions Ep. 1; Girls, Gear and Weather
EListener Questions is a new weekly series we're doing where we compile a list of questions that you guys submit and we answer a few each week that kinda work together. This week we talk about girlfriends in the blind, favorite waterfowl products, and other topics. Give us a shout on Instagram or email us at www.midwestflyways.com to submit a question!
Ep 31Best Cheap Gear: Ten Minute Tuesday
EThis gear is not only cheap but it truly works. You don't always have to spend top dollar to make in impact in your waterfowl hunts! Leave a review and let us know what you wanna hear about next!
Ep 30Understanding Calling at Ducks and Geese
EBreaking down how and when to call at birds as well as answering a lot of questions from our Instagram followers. Joey and Cal run through it all on this episode. If you want to submit a question, message us on Instagram! Merry Christmas everyone!
Ep 29Ten Minute Tuesday; Goose Calling
EWhat's your go to goose calling cadence? Joey and Cal talk about calling geese and how it can help or hurt your hunt! Leave a review for us!
Ep 28Conor and Cal Are Cursed
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored we break down a curse that's been plaguing Conor and Cal hunting alone. We also go through some listener questions including a quick gear breakdown. Leave us a review with your thoughts on the podcast!
Ep 27Ten Minute Tuesday: Intermediate Camera Setup and Tips
EIn this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, Conor breaks down a perfect intermediate camera setup for hunting film and photo. Tune in next week for a quick hunting topic from Cal and Joey!
Ep 26Does Canada Shoot All Our Birds?
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored, Conor and Cal cover some juicy topics and Conor gets a little conspiracy theory weird on us. Give it a listen and leave a review for us!
Ep 25Ten Minute Tuesday; Beginner Camera Setups
ETen Minute Tuesday is a new series we're starting to add a shorter podcast to our regular weekly pods. Some of these will be Conor Olstad, as our tech guide in the world of filming, photographing and editing waterfowl and hunting activities. Some will be Joey and Cal going through different quick topics or answering questions from listeners. It won't be for everyone here but we get enough questions we thought this might help some of you! Join us and let us know if you have a question for us!
Ep 24Kile Jones & Forrest Carpenter; What Waterfowl Means to Us
EJoey and Cal sit down with Kile Jones and Forrest Carpenter and talk about contest calling, Tim Grounds, and what waterfowl means to us. You won't want to miss this episode with two unbelievable guests.
Ep 23Matt Rustad; "I'd Rather Shoot Pigeons"
EMatt Rustad is a duck calling maniac and the new face of waterfowl hunting at Scheels Outdoors. He joins us on our podcast to talk about his experiences hunting in Minnesota and South Dakota.
Ep 22Hides and Decoy Spreads
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored we talk about different hides we use to be successful hunting as well as tips for your decoy spread.
Ep 21Duck Opener 2020
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored we talk about our plans for opening weekend and how we're set up to be successful.
Ep 20Trash in’ Turkeys, The Vortex Boys
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored, the team made the trip to Vortex HQ to meet up with the coolest crew in optics. We talk hunting from every angle and they share some awesome perspective and stories.
Ep 19Derek Helms; Adak Island Alaska
EThe boys sit down with photographer/videographer Derek Helms to talk about his part in photographing Donnie Vincent's Adak Island hunt with Benelli. Don't miss some awesome stories surrounding waterfowl.
Ep 18Migration & North Dakota Birds
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored the guys talk about migration patterns, hunting in North Dakota and a bunch of other nonsense!
Ep 17Decoy Myths, Stories Worth Telling
EIn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored, the guys tell their wildest hunting stories and talk about how important your decoys can be to hunting success.
Ep 16Instagram Betrayal
EIn this episode the crew is joined by the other man behind the lens, Nate Hite. We talk about our instagram blunders, hunting, and what we have planned.
Ep 15Joe Heintz; Entering The Haunted
ECal and Joey hang with Grinder Heintz and swap stories you won't want to miss!
Ep 14Rob Vassallo: Joey Grew Up Hunting with Who?!
EOn this episode of Midwest Flyways Uncensored we talk with Rob Vassallo and he shares legendary stories about hunting in the 90's.
Ep 13Nick Johnson: "Goose Flags are Garbage"
ENick Johnson joins the guys to talk about bird migration, hunting stories, and to debate tactics!
Ep 11Snow Goose Trials with Wade Shoemaker & Jeff Smith
EJoey, Jeff, and Wade talk about their snow goose hunting difficulties from the weekend.
Ep 12Hunt Tactics, & the Fattest Squirrel Ever
EJoey, Cal and Conor talk about new hunting tactics for the coming year, where we're headed next season, and the fattest squirrel that ever lived.
Ep 10How to Get Permission!
EIn this episode Joey, Cal and Conor talk about strategies for gaining permission and access to new hunting property.
Ep 9Joe Heintz; Band Magnet
Cal & Joey sit down with the grinder himself, Joe Heintz, to talk about how he's managed to shoot so many bands and to hear about his hunting experiences.

Ep 8Wade Shoemaker & Louisiana Hunting
EIn this episode we sit down with Wade Shoemaker, photographer and avid outdoorsman to talk about the wild, amazing people of Louisiana, hunting, and a lot more.

Ep 7Best Hunts of 2019
ECal, Joey, and Conor look back at our favorite hunts of the year and recap 2019. We also spend a little time looking ahead to 2020 and sharing some plans we have upcoming.

Ep 6Bobby Guy Gets Real
EIn this episode Cal, Joey, and Conor talk with well known youtuber and waterfowl Bobby Guy of Bobby Guy Films. Listen to the guys chat with Bobby about birds, haters, and life in between.

Ep 5Sea Ducks & Late Season Goose
EConor went to Maine to hunt Eiders and other sea ducks while Joey and Cal did some late season goose hunting in the Midwest. For all the gear we use: kit.co/midwestflyways Check us out on www.midwestflyways.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midwestflyways/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwestflyways Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidwestFlyways Use #MidwestFlyways or #RepTheWidge

Ep 4What Makes a True Waterfowler?
EIn this episode we talk about what makes a true waterfowler and some upcoming trips!
S1 Ep 3EPISODE 3: Talkin' Birds
In this episode we talk about what we've been up to this season, how the hunting's been, and whatever else!