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Ep 51: Top Gear - with Chris, Brody, Tom, and Levi
May 4, 2026
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Ep 50: Outdoors Men - with Brody and the Outdoorsmans Guys
Apr 15, 2026
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Ep 49: Big Bucks/Small Guns - With Brody and Dioni Amuchastegui
Mar 19, 2026
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Ep 48: NRL (Road) Hunters - With Kevin, Brody, and Tom
Mar 5, 2026
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Ep 47: The BX-6 Range HD - with Collin Russell and Tim Lesser
Feb 11, 2026
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| 5/4/26 | Ep 51: Top Gear - with Chris, Brody, Tom, and Levi | El Jefe is back! Chris, Brody, Tom, and Levi discuss the results of the survey for Issue 4 of 2026 - The Gear Issue. We asked what kinds of things our readers are thinking about, what works and what doesn't, and the types of tools they want us to cover both in this issue and future issues. The answers were once again very thoughtful and interesting! If you enjoy the cast, please subscribe/save/review it on whatever platform you're listening on! To see the results of this discussion, subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine. https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/subscribe | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Ep 50: Outdoors Men - with Brody and the Outdoorsmans Guys | In this episode, Brody talks with the three pillars of Outdoorsmans: Josh Adderson, Bryce Cramer, and Chad Dembinski. These three account for 90% of the operation of the most highly respected glassing retailers in the country. This episode provides a look at the day-to-day life of an Outdoorsmans employee as well as a dive into what makes these guys tick. Spoiler alert: it's nothing but hunting. Visit Outdoorsmans.com for all your tripod/optics needs and expert advice on glassing gear. | — | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Ep 49: Big Bucks/Small Guns - With Brody and Dioni Amuchastegui | In this episode, Brody sits down via telephone with Dioni Amuchastegui, an emerging legend of the West. Dioni is an incredibly dedicated mule deer hunter with the trophy room to prove it. Brody got to pick his brain on tactics, weapons, and the current state of various mule deer populations and habitats. Dioni also created the Guardian Chest Plate, a universal holster-carrying system for binocular harnesses that you will be seeing more and more of in the near future. Check that out on his company's Instagram page @deadfall_design Subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine | — | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Ep 48: NRL (Road) Hunters - With Kevin, Brody, and Tom | This episode was recorded in Kevin's truck on the road home from the Mason Valley NRL Hunter match. Kevin, Brody, and Tom did a solid debrief of things they saw, felt, and learned while shooting/filming the match. This was Kevin's fifth NRL Hunter shoot and Brody's first. Tom was along to capture it, and he had some unique observations of his own. As always, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy, and if you do, subscribe to the podcast and Western Hunter Magazine! If you don't, email brody@westernhunter.net and let us know why. Subscribe to the magazine: www.westernhunter.net/subscribe | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Ep 47: The BX-6 Range HD - with Collin Russell and Tim Lesser | Kevin sat down at the Wild Sheep Show to talk shop with Collin Russel and James Wessler from Leupold Optics regarding the new BX-6 Range HD binocular. They talk through the development, testing, and launch of one of Leupold's most exciting products to date. We hope you enjoy these inside-the-industry looks! If you do, don't forget to rate and/or review the Western Hunter Podcast on your platform of choice. Thanks for listening! | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Ep 46: High-Tech Rednecks - With Brody, Kevin, and Tom | In this episode, Brody sits down with Kevin and Tom to discuss the current state of hunting gear technology, including some new standout products, some that have made their way into most hunters' kits, and a few that are coming down the pipe. If you enjoy the Western Hunter Podcast, you'd probably love Western Hunter Magazine. Learn more/subscribe to that here. https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/ Please take a moment to rate, comment, or like this podcast wherever you listen! For questions, comments, or concerns, please send an email to Brody@westernhunter.net. If he's not sleeping on the ground somewhere, he'll get back to you. Thank you for listening! | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Ep 45: Risky Danger - with Brody, Joe, and Levi | We're back! Thank you for your patience. In this episode, Brody, Joe, and Levi review the responses from our latest reader survey, which related to emergency/survival situations in the field. We were flooded with fascinating answers to the questions and stories of worst-case-scenarios, so we sat down to review them and share a few. This survey and podcast were inspired by the theme of 2026 - Issue 2 of Western Hunter Magazine. To see the full breakdown of the results, subscribe here: https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/ This issue will feature articles and stories from some of the most qualified names in the business, such as Remi Warren, Nate Simmons, and John Barklow. Thank you for listening! Drop us a comment on Spotify, save the podcast, and rate/like/share it on whatever platform you use. | — | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | Ep 44: Montana Outwest Outfitters 2 with Brennon & Summer Fisher | On this episode, Kevin sits down with Tom Hinski, Brennon Fisher, and Summer Fisher to discuss hunting late-season elk hunting in Montana. For more info on hunting with Montana Outwest Outfitters, visit https://www.montanaoutwest.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, give us a rating, a thumbs up, or a review on whatever platform you listen on! Got a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to feature? Send an email to Brody@westernhunter.net. Thank you for listening, and please bookmark, subscribe, or save the Western Hunter Podcast to be notified of future episodes! | — | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Ep 43: A Real KOB Story - With Katelyn O'Brien, Kevin, and Brody | In this episode, Kevin and Brody sat down to swap stories with Wilderness Athlete's own Katelyn O'Brien (also known as KOB). Katelyn is an adventurer, and her spooky near-death-ghost-encounter tale is one for the ages. Kevin also shares a story about assisting another hunter with a dislocated shoulder miles from the trailhead, and Brody tells of his first encounter with a sow and cubs in Wyoming. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review or rating! Subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine to get stories like this and more in your mailbox, but with pictures! Subscribe: https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/ Wilderness Athlete: https://wildernessathlete.com/ | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | Ep 42: Montana Archery Elk - (After the Hunt) - with Kevin, Brody, Tom, and Levi | In this episode, Brody, Kevin, Tom, and Levi gathered up to officially recap Kevin's archery elk hunt in Montana. They discussed each day of the hunt, interactions with other hunters, tactics, clothing, gear, and even Brody's (loose) connection to Steve Irwin's daughter, Bindi. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a second to rate it on whatever platform you use! If you really enjoy the podcast, send some topic ideas to Brody@westernhunter.net, subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine, or just tell your friends about us. Thank you for listening! Magazine TV Show Western Hunter Blog | — | ||||||
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| 11/25/25 | Ep 41: Caught Off Balance - The New Swarovski Stabilized Spotting Scopes - with Chris and Brody | Brody and Chris discuss the all-new Swarovski AT/ST Balance spotting scopes and their application, industry implications, field use, ergonomics, and more. Chris's in-field review video: https://youtu.be/N20GjdthwFA Check it out at Outdoorsmans.com: https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/swarovski-stabilized-spotting-scopes If you enjoy the podcast, give us a rating, a thumbs up, or a review on whatever platform you listen on! Got a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to feature? Send an email to Brody@westernhunter.net. Thank you for listening, and please bookmark, subscribe, or save the Western Hunter Podcast to be notified of future episodes! | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Ep 40: Montana Outwest Outfitters - with Brennon Fisher | In this episode, Kevin sits down with Brennon Fisher, owner of Montana Outwest Outfitters, to discuss Kevin's elk hunt, the guide business, and Brennon's background and experiences hunting the Bitterroot Valley. For more info on hunting with Montana Outwest Outfitters, visit https://www.montanaoutwest.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, give us a rating, a thumbs up, or a review on whatever platform you listen on! Got a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to feature? Send an email to Brody@westernhunter.net. Thank you for listening, and please bookmark, subscribe, or save the Western Hunter Podcast to be notified of future episodes! | — | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | Ep 39: Defiance/McMillan - with Eric Stecker | In this episode, Kevin and Brody sit down with Eric Stecker of both Defiance Machine and McMillan Stocks–two of the most reputable and precise rifle component manufacturers in the country. Eric shares some of his personal history with each company, the origins of their extraordinary products, and a little about what might be in store in the future for both. It was an honor to have him in the studio, and we're grateful for his time. We're also very grateful for your support of Western Hunter and the show, and we hope you enjoy! This episode is also available with video on the Western Hunter YouTube channel. Save this podcast to be notified of episodes (almost) every Tuesday and subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine for a tangible version of this type of content! | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Ep 38: Montana Archery Elk - (Before the Hunt) - with Kevin, Brody, and Tom | In this episode of the Western Hunter Podcast, Brody talks to Kevin and Tom before Kevin's Montana early archery elk hunt. They plan to create a film for Wilderness Athlete about the hunt. Topics include preparation, gear, camera gear, the dynamics of hunting with a cameraman, and more. Stay tuned for a follow-up de-brief episode after they return! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider subscribing to Western Hunter Magazine. One reader described it as, "The most beautiful magazine ever created." https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/ Follow Western Hunter on Instagram @westernhuntermagazine and @thewesternhunter. Your reviews are the best way for us to spread the word about this podcast! If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on whatever platform you are on. We'd really appreciate it. | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Ep 37: The Old Bull – With Chris Denham, Brody Layher, and Levi Sopeland | In this episode, Brody and Levi (mostly Brody) flip the script and interview Chris Denham regarding his health and fitness routine as an extremely busy, extremely durable hunter over 60. Chris explains his daily workout and supplement regimen as well as his strategy for staying fit and fueled during his 5+ month hunting season. Chris drives over 30,000 miles each season to film episodes for The Western Hunter, and his determination to continue is extraordinary. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future topics or guests, please email them to Chris@westernhunter.net. Thank you for listening! | — | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Ep 36: The Workin' Man's Custom Rifle – with Brody Layher and Levi Sopeland | This episode features Brody Layher and Levi Sopeland. Brody is our human gear library. He's also a die-hard hunter who moved to Arizona after experiencing the mountain West for the first time. Levi is a videographer/photographer for The Western Hunter as well as our family of companies. He's also the primary copyeditor and a member of the creative team for Western Hunter Magazine. In this episode, they discuss a project they've been working on that they call "The Workin' Man's Custom Rifle." Their idea is to see just how good you can make a "cheap" rifle with modifications and how the result would compare to a fully custom rifle that could cost more than five times as much. They also discuss the current trend toward lightweight, low-recoiling rifles and how the 6mm Creedmoor is becoming a standout caliber for hunters. Thank you for your patience as we progress in our podcasting skills! We hope you enjoy. If you have any questions, suggestions, or other feedback, don't hesitate to send them to Chris@westernhunter.net. | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | Ep 35: North to Alaska – with Brody Layher and Tom Hinski | Welcome to a new type of Western Hunter Podcast. We've got a lot of interesting characters working in the background at Western Hunter Magazine, Updated Media, Outdoorsmans, and Wilderness Athlete (WHUMODWA). Moving forward, we plan to create more and more episodes for you to learn about the inner workings, their experiences, and their areas of expertise (or lack thereof), and offer perspectives from a wide variety of backgrounds. We will still be talking about hunting the West, but we will be doing it more frequently. Nothing about Chris' podcast that you've come to love will change. We only wish to bring you more content to enjoy. We've affectionately called it The Auxiliary Podcast. This episode features Brody Layher and Tom Hinski. Brody is a die-hard hunter who moved to Arizona after experiencing the mountain West for the first time. Tom Hinski is one of our in-house videographers, a total Coues deer fanatic, and a hunter who is wise beyond his years at just 24. Brody recently embarked on his first trip to Alaska to pack for a Dall sheep outfitter, and Tom sat down with him for a recap. We hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, suggestions, or other feedback, don't hesitate to send them to Chris@westernhunter.net. | — | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | EP 34: Leica Sport Optics with Ryan Holm | Ryan Holm is the new Director of Marketing for Leica's Sport Optics division. While Ryan is new to the high-performance optics industry, he is no stranger to the hunting market. I first met Ryan when he was in a similar position with the pack company, Mystery Ranch. I still give him major credit for building that brand into the category leader. Revitalizing an optics company in the hunting, birding and outdoor recreation industries simultaneously is tricky business, they all have their own biases, and he has to be sensitive to all of them. Ryan and I talk about how 20 years of experience will help him to accomplish just that. It was great catching up with him, but I more excited to see what he can do with a legacy brand like Leica. | — | ||||||
| 7/3/25 | EP 33: Exo Mtn Gear with Steve Speck | In this episode, I sit down with Exo Mtn Gear owner and founder Steve Speck. My son Mark Denham and I had just completed a tour of their innovative manufacturing facility, which was remarkable. Steve and I explore the fundamentals of not just making a pack but also building a business and customer base that will sustain a company. In my opinion, Exo Mtn Gear has one of the best podcasts for western hunters called "Hunt Backcountry." In our conversation I referenced a few episodes in which they discuss the efficacy of small caliber rifles for big game hunting. Those are episodes 479 and 498. These are fascinating conversations and confirmed many of my personal thoughts on the topic. | — | ||||||
| 11/21/24 | EP 32: Leupold HQ + Optics Academy | Chris and Kevin were recently invited to tour the Leupold factory and visit the Leupold Optics Academy in Oregon for some long-range and NRL training. During a break, they sat down with CEO Bruce Pettet and Shooting Sports Marketing Manager Nic Kytlica to talk legacy, optics, rifles, and Leupold's bright future in American manufacturing. | — | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | EP 31: Western Hunter Magazine introduces Wing Hunter | Western Hunter Magazine introduced a western bird hunting section starting with the September 2024 issue. Kevin Guillen and Chris Denham explain many of the reasons the editorial staff decided to offer this new content. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/24 | EP 30: Casey Richmond & Greg Williams of Eberlestock | On the March/April cover of Western Hunter Magazine we have a spectacular image of Casey Richmond with his Idaho bull. When I first saw the picture, I knew there had to be a crazy story behind it. Casey works for Eberlestock so while we were at the Wild Sheep Foundation show we took the time to record this podcast. Greg Williams also with Eberlestock joined the conversation. Of course, we talked about the hunt, but we also discussed the history of Eberlestock and the future of this dynamic company. Casey's hunt was filmed by Limitless Outdoors and is available on YouTube, Click HERE to watch. | — | ||||||
| 12/12/23 | EP 29: A year in the life of Alaskan boat captain Ross Hodek | The Western Hunter crew just returned from a blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak Island, Alaska. This was a boat-based hunt meaning we lived, ate, and slept on the boat. Each morning one of the two boat captains would run us to shore in a zodiac type small boat to hunt and pick us up each night. The captains do this every single day from early October until the middle of December. The life they lead is a crazy one, so I decided to sit down with boat captain and owner Ross Hodek and talk a little about the year in the life of a Alaskan boat captain. By the way, if you are interested in booking a Kodiak Island blacktail hunt on The Spirit you need to reserve your spot soon! It is the dollar-for-dollar value for Alaskan hunting adventure. You can book through Alaska Coastal Adventures 907-262-4359. Tell them Western Hunter sent you. | — | ||||||
| 12/5/23 | EP 28: Kodiak Island Blacktail | I have hunted blacktail deer on Kodiak Island in Alaska and believe the experience offers the most adventure for the dollar in all North America. This year our crew included three guys who had never hunted in Alaska; Mark Denham, Levi Sopeland, and Kevin Guillen (who had never been to Alaska prior). We sat down to capture their emotions and thoughts, there enthusiasm and awe reminded me of my first trips to the state. After you listen to this show, you will want to book your own adventure. If the boat-based trip interests you call Alaska Coastal Marine at 907-262-4359 | — | ||||||
| 7/15/22 | EP 27: Dylan Dowson from OnX Maps | OnX Maps pioneered the hunting GPS industry and has become the gold standard for western hunters. In this episode I sit down with Dylan Dowson from OnX to discuss the past, present and future of this technology. onxmaps.com | — | ||||||
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