Range Day

Jon sits down with Matt and Seth, founders of Banded Drake Ranch, to hear how two California duck hunters turned a historic Texas homestead into a premier duck club. They discuss finding and buying the property, the hard work of building blinds and amenities, membership details, and the hunt experience. This episode highlights their journey from small blinds and refuge hunts to creating a high-end, owner-focused ranch with top-tier hunting and resort-style facilities.

5 Nov 1h 15min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon and Robert run through sponsor shoutouts and club updates while prepping six blinds for the season. They talk flooded rice fields, decoy work, hunting slow starts in “Slowvember,” and stories from recent hunts (including stuck rigs and mosquito madness). Plus: a viral ship video of the President's recent trip to Japan, upcoming hunts and guest plans, and a look ahead to their near-200 episode milestone.

2 Nov 52min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Episode 2 of Spot Burn reviews early-season duck hunting: flooded blinds, mixed results across refuges and clubs, and standout hunts from guides and listeners. Guests share stories about slow hunts, clever speckle-bellied geese, and the realities of hunting in October. Jon  talks gear (notably high-and-dry waders), public-land etiquette, upcoming events, and plans for November and December hunts, with practical updates and community news for waterfowlers.

30 Okt 1h 12min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon and Robert run through a packed episode full of hunt prep: sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek, Duck Chugger, Tule Creek and more), blind-building techniques with hog panels and roll-tops, decoy logistics, and upcoming guided hunts. They also tackle a website crash that disrupted bookings, share stories from recent hunts, praise key club helpers, and swap road‑and‑life anecdotes while gearing up for the season.

27 Okt 51min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast This episode covers a strange, mixed-opening duck season with wide-ranging reports — some hunters crushed it while others saw almost nothing. Hosts and callers discuss rice harvest progress, blind brushing, refuge water issues, and standout moments from the grasslands, including banded birds and memorable hunts. Guests include guides and regulars (Jason, Vince, Mark, Andrew) who share hunt updates, gear notes, and plans for the season. The show also highlights community, local podcasts, and sponsor High and Dry Waders.

23 Okt 1h 22min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast On this episode the hosts introduce sponsor shout-outs and sit down with Bill Weller of Farmer's Brewing to discuss the brewery's origins, making beer with locally grown rice, retrofitting equipment, the success of Farmer’s Light, canning during COVID, new cider plans, and the community of duck hunters that frequent the tap room after a duck or goose hunt in the area.

20 Okt 56min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon sits in for a solo episode with ranch owner Matt on Duck Season Eve, sharing sponsor shoutouts, hunting memories, and behind-the-scenes stories about managing a duck club. From Gray Lodge tales to club levee work, dogs, teal calling and opening day prep, they cover the culture and craft of California waterfowling. The conversation mixes practical hunting tips, vintage bar and taxidermy anecdotes, and reflections on family land stewardship, all set at a Napa County ranch as they get ready for opening day.

18 Okt 1h 27min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast We cover pre-spot burn plans, the impact of recent rain on rice harvests, how th  Northeast and Oregon openers are going so far. we  also talk about this years spotburn sponsor High & Dry waders, recap recent hunts and banded birds, and share local hunting updates. Plus details about the Farmer's Brewery kickoff event, upcoming podcast guests, partner shoutouts, and an open invite for hunters to join the show or swing by this weekend. Short, casual, and packed with season info.

16 Okt 22min