Bird Camp Radio Podcast
Kellen Matthew Golightly
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Ep. 36: A Guide's Life in the Pheasant Capital of America with Lucas Koolstra
This week on Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with South Dakota hunting guide Lucas Koolstra to talk about his journey into the world of upland hunting and guiding. Unlike many bird hunters who grew up…
Ep. 35: Passing the Tradition: Hunting, Family, and Giving Back with Samuel Alvarez
This week, I’m joined by Samuel Alvarez, a lifelong upland bird hunter, dog man, and passionate advocate for the hunting community. Raised around hunting dogs and bird hunting traditions, Samuel…
Ep. 34: The Analytical Upland Hunter: Nike SBs, Maps, and Mountain Birds with Joe Christensen
Joe Christensen joins the show to talk about the realities of hunting Western upland birds on public land and the process of consistently finding birds where most hunters never look. Based in Utah,…
Ep. 33: Behind Pointing Dogs Around the World with Ryan McCollum
Episode 33 of Bird Camp Radio is here, and this week I’m joined by Ryan McCollum, founder of Worldwide Wingshooter and a lifelong upland hunter whose career has taken him across some of the best wild…
Ep. 32: Turns Out the Guy Who Married My Parents Knows Bird Dogs - Josh Riddle
Episode 32 of Bird Camp Radio features Josh Riddle, a lifelong upland hunter whose passion for bird dogs and wild birds was built through generations of family tradition. Raised in a home where…
Ep. 31: English Setters and the Italian Influence with Eric Hobbs
Eric Hobbs joins the show to share a hunting journey that started in the mountains of central Idaho and eventually led him across the world to the rolling hills of Tuscany, where one hunt behind…
Ep. 30: The Rhythm of the Uplands — Built Through Generations with Reece Chambers
Episode 30 of Bird Camp Radio brings you a conversation rooted deep in tradition, bird dogs, and the kind of upland hunting that’s built over generations.Reece Chambers joins the show to talk about…
Ep. 29: From Passion to Profession in the Uplands with Travis Spring
Episode 29 of Bird Camp Radio brings on Travis Spring, a die-hard upland hunter who’s just as passionate about talking birds as he is chasing them. From breaking down the current landscape of upland…
Ep. 28: Passing It On – Mentorship, Habitat, and Grouse Hunting with Stephen Lochman
Stephen Lochman joins the show, coming out of northern Berks County, Pennsylvania, where hunting isn’t just a hobby, it’s a family tradition passed down through generations. From chasing squirrels…
Ep. 27: Prairie Roads and Pheasant Dreams - The Comeback Story with Joe Lesmeister
From the wide-open country of North Dakota to the pheasant fields of South Dakota, Joe Lesmeister’s story is one of rediscovery, hard-earned passion, and a life built around the hunt.Joe grew up on a…
S1E26 Ep. 26: Louisiana Roots to Midwest Birds with Alec Hummel
From the swamps of Louisiana to the wide-open fields of Kansas, Alec Hummel’s story is one built on grit, dogs, and an all-in passion for the hunt.In this episode, Alec shares how chasing deer and…
Ep. 25: Bird Dogs, Podcasts, and Giving Back to the Uplands With Matt Millbauer
Matt Millbauer spends his fall chasing upland birds across Washington’s Columbia Basin behind his springer spaniels, Bridge and Sophie. A Kennewick native and board member of his local Pheasants…
Ep. 24: Making It in the Upland Dog World with Colton Cook
In Episode 24 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Colton Cook to talk about how a simple deal with his mom turned into a full-blown career in the bird dog world. At just 11 years old, Colton worked…
Ep. 23: Inside the Mind of a Veteran Outdoor Writer with Dave Zumbaugh
In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with outdoor writer, photographer, and lifelong hunter Dave Zumbaugh. With both a B.S. and M.S. in Biology, Dave has spent decades immersed in the…
Ep. 22: Four Bretons and a Travel Trailer with Mike Sheffer
In Episode 22 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with longtime upland hunter Mike Sheffer, a 66-year-old retired bird hunter who has fully committed his life to wild birds, good dogs, and the freedom of…
Ep. 21: A Lifetime in Bird Camp with Arizona Uplander Dean Linne
In Episode 21 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Dean Linne, a lifelong upland hunter whose passion for bird hunting began at just seven years old.Now 55, Dean reflects on nearly five decades in…
Ep. 20: From First Flush to Finished Dog with Jackson Facer
In this milestone 20th episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Jackson Facer from Preston, Idaho: a young handler who has fully immersed his life in bird dogs and upland hunting.What started as…
Ep. 19: Average Joes & Lieutenant Hen with Matt Middlebrooks
In Episode 19 of Bird Camp Radio, I sit down with Matt Middlebrooks: host of The Check-In Station Podcast and a hunter who represents what most of us really are: everyday guys who just love being…
Special Episode: From Public Uplands to Private Hogs - Texas Gone Wrong with My Dad, Jared Golightly
This special episode of Bird Camp Radio is a little different than our usual campfire talk. I’m joined by my dad to break down a Texas hog hunt that didn’t go according to plan - not even close.What…
Ep. 18: What the Wild Teaches Us: Stories, Solitude, and the Hunt with Emanuel Rose
In this episode of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Emanuel Rose: author, outdoorsman, and longtime marketing strategist whose life and work are deeply shaped by time spent in wild places.From…
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Bird Camp Radio Podcast has published 38 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Bird Camp Radio Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.
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