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Wingmen by Eastmans'
Pull up a chair, crank up the volume, grab a beverage and get ready for a real world bird hunting podcast brought to you by Eastmans’. Here at the Wingmen podcast we eat, sleep and breathe ducks, geese, upland birds, turkeys, dogs, shotguns, gear and tactics, 24-7. The Wingmen Podcast is hosted by hunters, folks whose passion for all things winged is sewn into the flannel fabric of our souls. We love a good story, a deep laugh, a hot new tactic and all the latest gear from around the world of…
Episodes
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 170: Hunting South Dakota w/RuffLand Performance Kennels
Wingmen traveled to the prairies of South Dakota to chase a SoDak Slam with the guys from RuffLand Performance Kennels. The hunt was incredible, host Todd…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 169: Swan Hunting in Utah with Rich Gonzales
Wingmen host Todd Helms has always wanted to hunt swans and this week's episode highlights the first leg of planning this epic adventure. Rich Gonzales of…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 168: All you need is a "chance" with Todd Helms
Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet is back on the Wingmen Podcast to talk dogs, birds and gear for the Wingshooting enthusiast. Bruce is an avid hunter of all game but…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 167: Bruce Pettet: CEO of Leupold Optics
Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet is back on the Wingmen Podcast to talk dogs, birds and gear for the Wingshooting enthusiast. Bruce is an avid hunter of all game but…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 166: Prairie Potholes Saved? Perhaps.
Hard core hunter, panfish master, Vice President of Government Affairs for Safari Club International... Chris Tymeson is a man of many talents and interests…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 165: Do Hard Stuff! with Josh Lancaster
Do Hard Stuff! It's amazing how we surpass our expectations and grow as human beings when we take challenges head on. Host Todd Helms and his wingman Josh…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 164: Summer Dog Care with Todd Helms
Wingmen host Todd Helms breaks down his summer dog training protocols. From keeping dogs safe in the heat to tips for getting the most from your training…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 163: Pushing Your Limits w/Josh Lancaster
Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers just finished his first HRC hunt test with two of his dogs and the experience was transformative. Host Todd Helms sits…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 162: Behind The Paint w/Nate Hosie
Nate Hosie is a country music recording artist, turkey slayer, and all around great guy. Nate and host Todd Helms sit down to chat about music, life, hunting…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 161: Rare Birds & Dog Training w/Josh Lancaster
Ever seen a blonde hen mallard? How about a hybrid drake mallard? Well, last season Josh Lancaster was able to harvest one of each and now the mounts adorn his…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 160: School of Strut 2.0 Extreme Weather Turkey Hunting Success w/Priester's Pecans
The Ellis family owns and operates Priester's Pecans; a candy and baked goods company which makes mouth-watering pecan treats. Wingmen host Todd Helms shared a…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 159: School of Strut 2.0 Patience Kills Turkeys with Renee Flatland
Renee Flatland is a turkey slayer from Wisconsin. She hunts several states for turkeys each spring and has a wealth of knowledge built up around turkey…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 158: School of Strut 2.0 The Death of TSS with Dan Compton
Are TSS turkey loads going extinct? Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down with Dan Compton of Federal Premium to find out if the days of TSS are over. What…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 157: Turkey Tactics w/ Mark Drury
Mark Drury is one of the biggest names in turkey hunting and he sits down with host Todd Helms to dive into tips and tactics that will help you find more…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 156: School Of Strut 2.0 Turkey Hunting w/Scott Reekers
Scott Reekers and host Todd Helms have been on a lot of turkey hunts together. The guys sit down to recap the highs, lows, hits and misses from hunts past and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 155: School Of Strut 2.0 Intro with Todd Helms
It's Turkey Time! Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms kicks off Wingmen's School of Strut 2.0 with solo breakdown of what's in store over the coming weeks. The…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 154: What Really Matters with Todd Helms
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms records a solo podcast to reflect on the slowest hunting season of his life and what it taught him. This episode is loaded with…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 153: Duck Season Wrap Up with Josh Lancaster
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down for a duck season wrap up with his wingman Josh Lancaster. The guys discuss their incredible last day of duck season…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 152: Hunting geese with Platte Basin Outdoors
Platte Basin Outdoors is the premier guide service on the front range of Colorado, offering day hunts and packages for waterfowl but specializing huge spins of…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 151: Waterfowl & Upland Hunting w/ Jeremy Schnebelt
Jeremy Schnebelt runs the waterfowl hunting for Milk River Outfitters in Montana. He and host Todd Helms sit down after their recent hunt to chat about…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 150: RuffLand Kennels with Reid Vander Veen
Wingmen has a new partner! RuffLand Kennels has joined forces with the Wingmen brand and host Todd Helms is stoked! Todd sits down with Reid Vander Veen of…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 149: Wild Goose Jerky Kits with Brian Tucker
Wingmen host, Todd Helms sits down with Brian Tucker of Hi Mountain Seasonings to discuss a new product; Hi Mountain Seasonings Wild Goose Jerky Kits. Brian…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 148: North Dakota Pheasants with Jake Helms
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down with his dad, Jake Helms to recap thier recent North Dakota pheasant hunt. The guys discuss, pheasant tactics, dog work, dog…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 147: Pointers vs. Flushers: We're On The Same Team
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down to discuss the flood of comments on recent Wingmen Social Media posts regarding flushing vs. pointing dogs for upland bird…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 146: Carnivore Diet For Waterfowlers with Josh Lancaster
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down to catch up with his wingman Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers. Josh has lost over 40 pounds on the Carnivore Diet and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 145: North Dakota Rant! with Todd Helms
Wingmen host Todd Helms comes out with guns blazing in this episode!!! North Dakota is the Wild West of waterfowl hunting right now with hunters acting like…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 144: Zach Call of C4 Custom Calls
Zach Call is a next generation waterfowler, guide and call manufacturer, co-owning and operating C4 Custom Calls in the goose hunting mecca of Colorado's front…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 143: Competitive Shooting with Cameron Hicks
Cameron Hicks is a top-tier professional shotgun shooter, shotgun instructor and passionate duck hunter. Host Todd Helms and Cameron chat about ducks, dogs and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 142: Choosing Great Gear with Jason Sypherd
Jason Sypherd is a veteran, conservationist, and all around awesome dude whose passion is helping others enjoy the outdoors with the best gear for them and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 141: Game Time Dog Work
Wingmen has a new puppy -- ROOSTER! Josh Lancaster and host Todd Helms sit down to discuss how Todd picked his new pup, last-minute training before hunting…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 140: WY Wings & Waters with Ryan Aune
Wyoming Wings And Waters specializes in hunting wild upland birds where adventure and epic scenery is as much a part of the hunt as coming home with a handful…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 139: Started Dog vs. Puppy with Josh Lancaster
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down again with his Wingman, Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers. The guys dive into summer dog training and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 138: Non-Traditional Dog Training with Todd Helms
In this episode of the Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms gets honest about what the life of a hunting dog, that's also a pet, looks like this time of year. From…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 137: Montana Turkey Hunt Recap with Scott Reekers
Wingmen Podcast Host Todd Helms sits down with Wingmen and Eastmans' staffer Scott Reekers to breakdown their recent turkey hunt in Montana with Circle S…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 136: Top 5 Turkey Skills with Todd Helms
Want to harvest more turkeys? Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms lines out his Top 5 skills to get more birds into your lap and onto your plate. From gear and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 135: How To Get A Job In The Outdoor Industry with Dan Compton of Federal Premium
Every once in a while you get to know someone you really gel with. Dan Compton from Federal Premium is one of those folks. Host Todd Helms sits down with Dan…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 134: Snow Geese, Turkeys and Puppies
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down once again with Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to recap Todd's recent snow goose hunt with Platte Basin Outdoors…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 133: Snow Goose Hunting with Tyler Grethen
Live From The Blind! This episode features guest Tyler Grethen of Weatherby and host Todd Helms recording while on a snow goose hunt in Nebraska with Platte…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 132: Snow Goose Hunting & Gear with Todd Helms
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms breaks down how to get the most from a spring snow goose hunt. Whether you hunt DIY or with an outfitter Todd's gear and…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 131: Season Wins & Dog Performance
Wingmen Podcast host Todd Helms sits down with Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to discuss "wins" from the season. Winter is a great time for reflection…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 130: Closing Day Duck Hunt with Josh Lancaster
Duck hunting the late season can be a dangerous endeavor. Todd Helms and Josh Lancaster revisit the final day of duck season 2023/24 and walk you through how…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 129: Mackinaw Remembrance with Todd Helms
Mackinaw is the dog that built the Wingmen brand. Sadly, he has passed on and Wingmen Podcast host, Todd Helms commemorates Mackinaw in this candid episode as…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingment EP 128: Addressing Dog Problems On A Hunt
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down, once again, with his Wingman, Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers to discuss correcting and mitigating dog issues while…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 127: 50 DUCKS with Greer Smith
50 DUCKS is a website and App that follows waterfowl fitted with GPS telemetry devices across North and Central America, allowing real-time migration updates…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 126: Top 5 Waterfowl Skills
Wingmen host Todd Helms breaks down the Top 5 most important waterfowl hunting skills. From scouting and shooting to hides, decoy placement and calling, Todd…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 125: Shotgun Chokes 101 w/ Todd Helms
Wingmen host Todd Helms sits down for a solo podcast deep dive into shotgun chokes. He discusses what chokes are, how they work and which ones to use for…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 124: Know When to Leave the Dog At Home w/Josh Lancaster
Todd Helms and Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers sit down for another laugh-filled, knowledge loaded podcast about dogs, hunting and life. Josh has had a…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 123: Waterfowl Strategy w/Devin Mellars
Devin Mellars of Platte Basin Outdoors and Host Todd Helms sit down to catch up since their last hunt together. They pair discuss the pros of hunting with an…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 122: Hunt Recap w/Josh Lancaster
Todd Helms and new Wingmen Podcast cohost, Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers sit down to recap and analyze their first hunt of the season where Josh took…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen EP 121: In Color w/Full Color Waterfowl
Full Color Waterfowl was born from a love for waterfowl and capturing ducks and geese doing what they do through top notch photography and graphic design…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 120: Weatherby Shotguns w/Adam Weatherby
Weatherby is famous for its rifles but the company has been offering shotguns for almost as long and they are some of the best you can buy. Host Todd Helms sit…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 119: From Field To Plate: Creative Wildgame Cooking w/ Jeremiah Doughty
Jeremiah Doughty is allergic to beef and it drove him to expand his knowledge of wild game processing and cooking. He is now an authority on cooking and eating…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 118: Hunting Puffins! w/ Michael McNeal
Michael McNeal lives every waterfowler's dream! He hunts virtually year round and pours everything he has into his diehard waterfowl lifestyle. Michael…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 117: How To Pick A Puppy! w/ Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers
Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers sits down again with host Todd Helms but this time the guys talk about puppies! From picking a breeder to finding the…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 116: Shooting Too Much! w/ Todd Helms
In this episode of the Wingmen Podcast, Host Todd Helms sits down to give you a summer update and talk about the bad habits shooters can develop from shooting…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 115: Dog Training: Identifying Weakness w/ Josh Lancaster
Josh Lancaster of Red Flats Retrievers is a first rate dog man. Josh traces his roots to South Carolina and training dogs for hunting plantations/outfits. Host…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 114: Cooking & Eating Waterfowl w/ Brian Tucker of Hi Mountain Seasonings
Host Todd Helms sits down with Brian Tucker of Hi Mountain Seasonings to chat about the best ways to eat waterfowl. There are some rabbit trails in this…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 113: Last Flight Calls & Waterfowl Photography with Matthew Hicks
Matthew Hicks is a true self-made man! From call making and photography to physical transformation (losing 80lbs and changing his lifestyle) there seems to be…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 112: 10 Hour Turkey Slam w/Nick Mundt
Nick Mundt is a legend in the hunting world, and an integral part of the Bone Collector crew that has entertained and educated hunters for over 17 years. Nick…
Wingmen by Eastmans'Wingmen Ep 111: Hunting With Kids w/Scott Reekers
Todd tells about his oldest daughter's first turkey! He breaks down the preparation that went into her success from shooting and scouting to simply taking her…