Ep. 491: We Killed a Turkey Mid-Podcast — Truck Talk w/ Josh Ilderton and Mason Holz // The Untamed
From East Meets West Hunt by Beau Martonik
May 19, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 491
About this episode
Beau Martonik discusses turkey hunting experiences with guests Josh Ilderton and Mason Holz, highlighting the importance of relationships and persistence in the hunting community.
Beau Martonik sits down with Josh Ilderton and Mason Holz of The Untamed, recorded from the truck on the last morning of a West Virginia turkey hunting trip. They recap the week — tough conditions, birds that gobbled all day but wouldn't commit, the grind of hunting hard while balancing real jobs, kids' sports, and a weekly YouTube channel. Josh talks about what camp culture means to him and why the relationships matter more than the kills. Then they spot a longbeard and three jakes off the road, sneak up the bank, and Beau kills the longbeard ten minutes later. They also get into what's kept The Untamed going for eight years — persistence, authenticity, and playing a long game — and what Mason learned from his first season interning with a hunting media brand. Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel…
People in this episode
Host: Beau Martonik
Guests: Josh Ilderton, Mason Holz
Topics covered
- turkey hunting
- hunting culture
- YouTube channel
- camp relationships
- persistence in hunting
Keywords
- turkey hunting
- West Virginia
- The Untamed
- hunting culture
- YouTube
- camp relationships
- persistence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Untamed
Places: West Virginia
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