Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down with Tim Jensen and Joe Caley from Gruntstyle. This company is veteran owned, veteran operated and these guys take a ton of pride in that. The guys talk over the company and some of the events they put on. They also dive into hunting and Joe tells a great story about his solo Idaho mule deer hunt. Its a great conversation with a great couple of guys.

In this episode Brian sits down with fieldCraft survival's Mike Glover. This is a great conversation all about the correlations between modern survival and back country hunting. The guys go into the attitude and mental strength needed to be successful and how it applies to everyday life. They also talk over the specific skills needed to be prepared for different scenarios. Mike is extremely driven, articulate and intelligent which makes for a great podcast.

In this Episode Brian sits down with Guy Eastman, Ike Eastman, Brandon Mason and Scott Reekers. This is a great, fun, lighthearted podcast all about back country mishaps and celebrating our 100th episode. There are a lot of laughs in this one but also some really pertinent information about keeping yourself safe in the back country. This is a great recording with the crew from Eastmans'!

In this episode Brian sits down with David Brinker and John Barklow. The guys talk spring bear and hunting in Hawaii along with other elk and deer hunts. They also get talking about the right clothing systems for different hunts and talk about the new 2018 line. These are both great guys and great hunters and fun to hear there insight into the designs that Sitka comes up with.

In this episode Brian continues his conversation about preparing for a hunt with Jason Peak. They break down "man" stretches and how it relates to tough hunts and how it relates to the stalk. The guys also get into sharing hunts and knowledge with other hunters. Its a fun back and forth between a couple of die hard hunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jason Peak. The guys start the podcast by discussing what they put in for Nevada and why. Then they read there Nevada results live and discuss them. They then get into all about preparing for the hunt. They talk about some outside the box ideas too like mental fortitude, game plan and yoga. Its a great episode as Jason is a great guy and really knowledgeable.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jana Waller and Jim Kinsey from Skull Bound TV. The three of them talk about past hunts and great episodes from the previous season. Jim and Jana put out a great show and they talk about some of the challenges in putting it together. Its a great conversation all about the passion for hunting and sharing it with others.

In this Episode Brian sits down with Eastmans' own Scott Reekers. The guys work together to produce the podcast and are both super passionate about western back country hunting. In this episode they break down some of the back country gear they use and why. We are all trying to find the absolute best gear for the hunting we do and the guys have a engaging conversation about it.

In this episode Brian is solo talking about high country mule deer. This is one of Brian's absolute passions. He really gets into next level thinking in his strategy and improving his skill set. This episode definitely focuses on high country mule deer but is really about becoming a better bowhunter on all levels. If you enjoy Brian's solo episodes, this is a must listen!

In this episode Brian sits down with Elk hunting guru Corey Jacobsen. The guys talk about how to find new elk hunting spots from scratch. They talk choosing a unit, learning that unit and then how to hunt it once season is here. Elk are nomadic by nature and can be tough to catch up to but the guys talk in depth about finding more elk. The guys also get into techniques and tactics used to harvest those big bulls. A great conversation all about elk hunting with a bow this week.

In this episode Brian sits down with Miguel Morales. This podcast is all about advanced spot and stalk tactics. Miguel lives in southern Arizona and is extremely successful with a bow in his hands. He has harvested 7 coues over 100 inches in a row stalking with archery; That is extremely difficult and impressive. Along with that Miguel has harvested trophy mule deer, elk, antelope and bear. He really pays attention to the details and is a great spot and stalk hunter. I really enjoyed our conversation on this episode.

In this episode Brian hops on the mic for a solo episode all about spring bears. Even if you don't hunt bears this episode is full of great info that can be applied to hunting other western big game animals. Brian is fired up in this episode as he loves dangerous game and it is in the heart of bear season. That and he just got done with a epic stalk on a big chocolate bear the night before. If you want to harvest a bear out west this is a must listen!

In this episode Brian sits down with Willi Schmidt. The guys talk about filmed hunts and how Willi got his start. Then they discuss bowhunting for goats, caribou and elk hunting. Willi has a passion for hunting and capturing his hunts which is evident in this episode. There are tips and tactics mixed within this podcast and it is capped off with discussion about hunting mule deer in the Dakotas.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jordan Breshears. Jordan has been doing film work and writing for Eastmans for years now. The guys actually met when they were next door neighbors. Jordan is one of those guys that is consistently successful with his bow year after year. He hunts a lot of over the counter and general season tags and has a great attitude and approach to western hunting. A really fun episode and a great conversation!

In this episode Brian sits down with Dirk Durham. Dirk is super passionate about elk hunting and is really effective at calling in elk. He has a system he uses to try and read and fire up bulls. It is extremely fascinating to hear his insight into elk calling. Its a great episode that is exclusively about elk hunting our public lands!