Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Episodes 339
Avg. Duration 1h 27m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.9 (141)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Join award-winning outdoor columnist Brandon Butler and renowned radio DJ Nathan "Shags" McLeod as they team up to bring you the ultimate Midwest outdoor adventure experience on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast.

Whether you're an avid hunter, passionate fisherman, or just love the great outdoors, this podcast is your go-to source for everything Midwest outdoor life. As the Midwest's outdoor authority, Driftwood Outdoors Podcast delivers a perfect blend of information and entertainment, covering topics like hunting, fishing, conservation, outdoor gear, and even a bit of fun with stories about Shags' Alien encounter!

Every Tuesday morning, new episodes will take you on a journey through the wild, featuring exciting interviews, expert tips, and inspiring outdoor adventures. So, whether you're on the hunt for knowledge or just looking to have some fun, we invite you to join us on this wild ride.

We’ll see you down the trail!

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Ep. 339: It’s Not Goodbye…It’s See You Later

Mar 31, 2026 47m

After more than six and a half years, 339 episodes, and countless miles traveled, this isn’t goodbye… it’s see you later.In this special episode, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down to…

Ep. 338: MoNSAP: Missouri State Archery Tournament

Mar 24, 2026 1h 28m Transcript

With Brandon Butler overseas in Europe, Nathan “Shags” McLeod calls in a special co-host—his wife Savannah—to help bring you a boots-on-the-ground episode from the Missouri National Archery in the…

Ep. 337: Raise Your Vibe: Nick Boskovich on HI-VIBE, Health, and the Outdoors

Mar 17, 2026 1h 42m Transcript

This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod welcome Nick Boskovich, founder of HI-VIBE, a superfood juicery built around organic cold-pressed juices, cleansing programs,…

Ep. 336: Ozark Stories and Trout Season Traditions | Live at Big Rock Candy Mountain

Mar 10, 2026 1h 33m Transcript

Driftwood Outdoors went live in the Ozarks to celebrate one of Missouri’s great outdoor traditions — the opening day of trout season.Recorded in front of a live audience at Big Rock Candy Mountain…

Ep. 335: Two Grumpy Old Men and Kevin Orthman: Public Lands, Outdoor Media, and Hard Truths

Mar 03, 2026 1h 31m Transcript

Former Professional Outdoor Media Association Executive Director Kevin Orthman joins Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations in Driftwood…

Ep. 334: Citizen Conservation: Why Missouri Leads the Nation

Feb 24, 2026 1h 23m Transcript

This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod welcome CFM Executive Director Tyler Schwartze.Tyler explains how CFM represents thousands of Missourians and more than 100…

Ep. 333: Hot Walleye Action Through the Ice at Devils Lake

Feb 17, 2026 1h 34m Transcript

Brandon Butler travels to Devils Lake, North Dakota for the second year in a row to pursue the hot walleye bite through the ice with McQuoid Outfitters. Aaron McQuoid has been a premier provider of…

Ep. 332: Through the Lens of the Outdoors with Russell Graves

Feb 10, 2026 1h 37m Transcript

This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod welcome Texas native and professional photographer Russell Graves.From roaming creeks as a kid to becoming one of the most…

Ep. 331: Tight Lines w/ Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited

Feb 03, 2026 1h 21m Transcript

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Curt Morgret and Doug Grove from Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited to talk cold-water conservation, share fly fishing stories, and how Mid-Missouri…

Ep. 330: Hunting the Marsh Ghosts: A Sika Deer Story with Joe Enders

Jan 27, 2026 1h 25m Transcript

Week three of Brandon’s 50-by-50 adventure takes him to Virginia’s eastern shore where he meets Joe Enders and chases Sika deer in the marshes. Along the way, the guys talk hunting, fishing, life…

Ep. 329: Body Booting Ducks on Maryland's Susquehanna Flats

Jan 20, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

Brandon Butler joins a crew of Delta Waterfowl members from Missouri for an unforgettable “body booting” duck hunt on the Susquehanna Flats of Maryland. The crew takes 21 ducks, including nine…

Ep. 328: Squirrelishing: Floating the New River with Charlie Mooney

Jan 13, 2026 1h 29m Transcript

This week on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod are joined by West Virginia guide and outdoorsman Charlie Mooney to break down a one-of-a-kind adventure:…

Ep. 327: CWD in Missouri: Why MDC Paused the Culling

Jan 06, 2026 2h 6m Transcript

Missouri Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners joins Driftwood Outdoors for an in-depth conversation on chronic wasting disease, MDC’s decision to pause post-season targeted removal, and…

Ep. 326: Weddings, Wild Places & What’s Next: Driftwood Outdoors 2025 Recap

Dec 30, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

Driftwood Outdoors' Unpaid Pro-Staffer Paddle Don joins Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod to look back on a huge year for Driftwood Outdoors—historic adventures, conservation conversations,…

Ep. 325: Legends, Lyrics & the Outdoors at Christmas

Dec 23, 2025 1h 14m Transcript

It’s a Christmas special on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, and Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod are joined by the one-and-only Lisa Snuggs for an episode packed with warmth, nostalgia, music, and…

Ep. 324: Where Fishing Becomes Family: The Legacy of River Bend Resort

Dec 16, 2025 1h 15m Transcript

This week, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod sit down with Paul Johnson of River Bend Resort to explore the heart and heritage of Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods.From family-run resorts to lifelong…

Ep. 323: From NFL Hits to Healing Hearts: Don Cherry’s Second Act

Dec 09, 2025 1h 28m Transcript

Former NFL linebacker Don Cherry joins Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod to share his remarkable journey from professional football to groundbreaking research on service dogs and trauma…

Ep. 322: Where the Wild Stories Are

Dec 02, 2025 1h 6m Transcript

Deer on the powerline, blacktails in the rainforest, and salmon on the Columbia—this episode celebrates every corner of the outdoors. Uncle Steve joins Brandon and Shags to recap his Missouri…

Ep. 321: The "Hot" Deer Opener

Nov 25, 2025 1h 11m Transcript

It felt more like summer than deer season. The crew unpacks Missouri’s low opening-weekend totals, crazy heat, and the moments that still made it special.Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit…

Ep. 320: Deer, Data & Dedication: A Conversation with Scott Cronin

Nov 18, 2025 2h 10m Transcript

Chronic Wasting Disease, hunter recruitment, and outdoor education take center stage as Scott Cronin joins the Driftwood Outdoors crew to talk about the changing face of hunting and why sharing…

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