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6 Ranch Podcast
Stories from folks with calloused hands. Natural resources and their science, agriculture, blue collar, hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure.
Episodes
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Freshwater Spearfishing with Brett Leable and Big Jake Lords
This episode discusses freshwater spearfishing, tracing its history from early tools to today's high-tech gear. But spearfishing is more than just a hunt. It's…
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The Kevin Rogers Episode
Dr. Kevin Rogers returns to discuss his journey from vet practice owner to pet orthopedic specialist. We share our love of the outdoors and following our…
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The Chef Ross Episode
Ross moved to rural Oregon a few years back from the big city of Portland and he happens to be a very successful chef! We'll dispel myths about celebrity chefs…
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France to Texas with Baptiste Marchais
Baptiste Marchais, a French expat in Texas, bridges the gap between French rural traditions and Texan modernity. He shares the rich heritage of the French…
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Farming with Tyler Coppin
This episode dives into the realities of modern farming with Tyler Coppin, a seasoned hay farmer. We explore the economic challenges farmers face, where a…
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Veterinarian Life in Rural America with Brooke Hoffman
My sister Adele, owner of 6 Ranch Livestock, takes over the podcast this week! Brooke Hoffman, a local veterinarian, gives a really interesting perspective on…
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Redefining Violence with Luis Espindola
Navigating life after military service presents unique challenges, where the personal battle with ego often defines the road to success or failure. Join us for…
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Blueprint to Happiness with Grandma Janie
My grandma, a vibrant 90-year-old, returns to the show! We chat about her love of gardening, her secret to longevity (staying active!), and the art of making…
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State Senate Candidate Todd Nash
My dad is running for state senate. Listen up to hear about Oregon's issues and how he plans to deal with them. Check out the new DECKED system and get free…
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Tuna, Sharks, and Swordfish with Tripletail Charters
We head out with Captain Cade and Blake from Tripletail Charters and dive into the world of sportfishing on the open ocean. We'll chat about the challenges and…
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Spearfishing in Hawaii with Kiley Umeda
Kiley Umeda can hold her breath for almost four minutes while freediving to spearfish in the clear waters of the pacific ocean near her home on the big island…
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The Jana Waller Episode
Jana and I dive into the lessons imparted by military veterans—stories told with resilience and gratitude—and how these experiences transform our perspectives…
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Electric Hunting Scooters, With Bakcou
Joined by Brian from Bakcou, we discuss the latest e-bike technologies that are revolutionizing outdoor adventures. From motor power to long-range batteries…
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Camouflage Theory with Butch Whiting
Join Butch Whiting and I as we explore camouflage's evolution, the impact of veterans, and stories that weave brand and audience together. Kryptek is based in…
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7 Years of Deep Undercover with Luke Kennedy
Luke Kennedy, a former Chicago PD officer and military veteran shares stories from his time undercover in Afghanistan and Iraq, showcasing the human side of…
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Wilderness and its Inhabitants with Jordan Manley
Jordan Manley has spent more time in the wilderness than anyone I know. We talk survival, best and worst kinds of guiding, white wolves, and what it means to…
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Lessons Learned from Alaskan Tag Soup with Coltin Weber
Coltin Weber is not a millionaire. He didn't win a sheep tag at a raffle, and he doesn't work in the hunting industry. Typically, those are the most common…
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Black Bear Biology with Jim Akenson
Bears are fascinating, and I was blown away by last week's conversation with Toogee Sielsch on the urbanization of black bears in Lake Tahoe Basin (if you…
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The Urbanization of Black Bears, with Toogee Sielsch
What happens when black bears are drawn to urban areas? Here to tell us, is long time Lake Tahoe resident and bear expert, Toogee Sielsch. For Toogee, what…
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From Bootcamp to the Pentagon, with Counter Terrorism Intelligence Officer, Ryan Pace
Ryan Pace and I have a lot in common. We're both from Wallowa County, with multigenerational ties to this place. We both went off to college, then joined the…
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Cowboying in Argentina, Near Death in SE Asia, Firefighting and Swiftwater Rescue with Bjorn Skovlin
Bjorn Skovlin doesn't shy away from hard work or adventure. He spent 13 years in wildland fire, 8 of which as a smoke jumper. During the off seasons, he spent…
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Hannah Mabbot, Hunter, Outfitter, and Model
Hannah Mabbot wears a lot of hats. She's the Hunting Operation Manager and guide for Hunt Oregon LLC, a large hunting ranch that offers just about any big game…
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Helicopter Crashes, Wildlife Capture and International Arms Smuggling with Taylor Chism
At twenty-five, Taylor Chism is already a legend. She grew up ranching, fought wildland fire as a hotshot, and is currently working as a helicopter pilot…
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Shrimp Boats, Coyotes, and Tarpon with Capt. Owen
While spending time in one of my favorite places, Eastern North Carolina, I sat down with Pamlico Sound local legend, Captain Owen. Owen has the coyote hunting…
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Tommy Wheeler, NASCAR Legend
I'm back in beautiful Pamlico County, North Carolina, joined this time by NASCAR legend, and now, rice farmer, Tommy Wheeler. According to Tommy, making cars…
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Settlers, Nez Perce, and Hunting with Historian David Weaver, Part 2
This week on the podcast, we're continuing our conversation with local historian, David Weaver. David is the Board President of the Wallowa History Center, and…
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Settlers, Nez Perce, and Hunting with Historian David Weaver, Part 1
History always starts with a question. For local historian David Weaver, that question takes us back to the mid to late 1800s. David is the Board President of…
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Motorcycles, Ducks and Pick-ups with Alex Mojcher
Many are called to go out west, whether to satisfy a desire for adventure, or live in vast country. Alex Mojcher is one of those folks. Originally from New…
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Rodeo and Writing with Jim Overstreet
Jim Overstreet was born and raised ranching in Montana by a father who was widely considered to be the best cowboy around. Jim has been raising horses…
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Hunting Lessons Learned, with Kevin Harlander
The last time I had Kevin Harlander on this show, we discussed how to prepare for hunting season. Since then, another archery season has come and gone and…
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Welding, Waterfowl, and Elk with Tyson Samples
Tyson Samples has been hunting elk as long as he could legally buy a license, bow hunting being his favorite method. In his day job, he owns his own welding…
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Bears and Mulies with Kevin Plew
You might remember my guest today, Kevin Plew, from a previous episode where he told the story of being charged and attacked by a black bear. Besides surviving…
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Electricity, Explosive Ordinance and Learning to Hunt
Shane Brozowski, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician and Blake Woestman, an electrician, have been friends since grade school. Growing up in Wisconsin…
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The True Crime of Claude Dallas and Other Stories
The legend of Claude Dallas; was he an old west outlaw living in modern times, or a coldblooded killer? In 1981, Claude Dallas shot and killed two state game…
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Mules, Wilderness and Outfitting with Cliff Gray
Very few hunters have as much knowledge and experience as Cliff Gray. For a decade, Cliff owned and operated Flat Tops Wilderness Guides, a massive outfitting…
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Chasing Tornadoes with Ricky Forbes
Ricky Forbes is one of the lucky few who found his passion in life and through hard work, managed to turn it into a career. The only catch, his passion is…
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The Why of Fishing, with Capt. Lael Johnson, Jameson Redding, and Capt. Lacey Kelly
This week, I’m joined by not one, but three fly fishing experts from across the U.S. Captain Lael Johnson moved from Topeka, Kansas to Seattle to become a…
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6 Ranch State of the Union Address, with Adele Schott
Today, I'm joined by my little sister, Adele Schott, boss at the 6 Ranch, to share some updates on our business. Along with raising cattle, Adele has been…
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Whitewater Guiding, Sturgeon, and Desert Racing with Cole Hauter
You could easily claim that Cole Hauter is an adrenaline junkie, though that’s not how he would necessarily describe himself. Cole learned to ride a motorcycle…
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Becoming American, with Josh Whi
Josh Whi was born in South Korea and moved to Chicago at the age of 9. Now a U.S. citizen and first generation American, Josh has found his passion working in…
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Bucking Bulls, Bull Elk and Buck Deer with Kainoa Delatori
Kainoa Delatori loves everything about archery season and is happy to share his knowledge with anyone who will listen. Raised in Wallowa County, he grew up…
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The Beaver Episode, with Ian Wilson
I'll be the first to admit, I don't always like beavers. Of course, I recognize that beavers and fur trapping played a huge role in shaping the western United…
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Tattoos, Insects, and Acting Tough with Tim Biedron
I love tattoos and have been getting them for over 20 years now. My latest tattoo was done by Tim Biedron, an artist who recently moved to Joseph, Oregon and…
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Philosophy of a Man who Died and Came Back, with Gary Shepard
One year ago, Gary Shepard died for 15 minutes, then was brought back. So of course, I had to ask, what's it like to die? In this episode, Gary shares the…
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The Gail Hammack Episode
If you ask Gail Hammack, the word "conservation" is often misused. To Gail, conservation means taking care of the land, not preventing us from utilizing…
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The Exquisite Art of Taxidermy, with Dan Moncrief
I may not be an expert, but after seeing my fair share of mounts, I can spot good taxidermy when I see it. Dan Moncrief is one of the experts. He's been a…
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Pirates and Tarpon with Gene Wooster
There's only a handful of fish that people will alter the way they live just to catch. Tarpon are one of those fish. When you picture tarpon fishing, you're…
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Surviving a Shipwreck, with Larz Stewart
On April 25th, 2009, the Princess Tiaping, a 54-foot replica of a Ming Dynasty Chinese junk, sank in open ocean. Larz Stewart, along with 10 other crew…
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Polynesian Farming and Veteran Suicide Prevention (This Episode Can Save Lives)
On a cross state motorcycle trip, I stopped by G9 Defense, an innovative ammunition company, to do some ballistic testing with Casey Foster and Kyle Holmes…
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A Marine, a Green Beret and a SEAL Walk Into a Podcast
This week, I'm in Montana with Thomas Rucker and Payden Armstrong, the special forces veterans and expert bladesmiths behind Rucker Knives. Thomas served in…
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No Nonsense Hunting Prep with Kevin Harlander
Most people think of winter as the hunting off season, but really, the months in which you’re doing the least amount of hunting is June through August. So…
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Hells Canyon Sheep, with Leanna Wentz
Leanna Wentz is no stranger to herding sheep, her family has been running sheep and cattle for over 10 generations. But running sheep in Hells Canyon is a…
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Hunting and Memorial Day with Ben Carleton
This Memorial Day, I'm joined by my buddy and fellow former Marine, Ben Carleton. Ben joined the infantry right out of high school and served with the 2nd…
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Restaurants, Wineries, and Fly Fishing with the Michelles and Elaine
If you enjoy a good meal with a glass of wine, Walla Walla, Washington has a lot to offer. And three of my friends from Walla Walla happen to know quite a bit…
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The Genealogy Episode, with Cyndi Ingle
It's interesting to think about the ancestors that came before us. The wars they fought, the migrations they made, and all their choices, big and small, led to…
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Connecting to the Land with Cory Carman
Connection to place and community are terms we often throw around, but do we really know what they mean at their core? For me, this land, the 6 Ranch, is the…
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The Truth About Gun Safes, with SecureIt
When it comes to safely and securely storing firearms, there's a lot of opinions and misinformation out there. Most people have one or two large, and often…
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Bears and Bullets with G9 Defense
As is tradition, we're starting season 4 of the 6 Ranch Podcast on a spring bear hunting trip along the river. In this episode, we're talking ballistics as I'm…
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Whitewater River Expeditions, with Robin Pace
Robin Pace has spent literal years of her life on rivers. She’s been a rafting guide for the past 11 years, rowing some of the biggest whitewater out there. As…
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A Brief History of the Deepest Canyon on the Continent, with Mike Baird
Hells Canyon is a special place to me. The rugged terrain and powerful Snake River is beautiful, but harsh. My guest today, Mike Baird, has been guiding folks…