The Pursuit

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Welcome to The Pursuit Podcast! Follow along as Jordan Unternaher and Benjamin Johnson help listeners gain an in-depth and relevant look at outdoor recreational topics, including hunting, fishing, shooting, archery, and conservation. With each episode, we welcome a diverse group of guests throughout the industry who bring their expertise to the vast outdoor world.

The Pursuit Podcast is a Vance Outdoors Production.

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Ep. 070 - Family, Friends, and the Outdoors with David Blanton, Realtree Outdoors

Sep 26 2023 78 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we are pleased to welcome someone whom most of you have probably seen on TV many times - Mr. David Blanton - Executive Producer for Realtree Outdoors.As you may know, we've been fortunate enough to have a few guests associated with Realtree, and we're very honored to have a great relationship with such a r

Ep. 069 - "Part-Time Bump Builder" with Corey Arnold, DirtWurx

Sep 12 2023 81 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome Corey Arnold, a local outdoorsman and Equipment Operator for DirtWurx - the exclusive racetrack design and construction firm for Feld Motorsports.Similar to some of our other episodes with people not in the outdoor industry, our conversation is split into two parts. First, we introduce Corey and discuss h

Ep. 068 - Kids & Clays with Program Director, Zac Lemmon

Aug 29 2023 43 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome Zac Lemmon, Program Director for Kids & Clays - a non-profit organization benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities! First, we introduce Zac and discuss how he started in the outdoor industry, eventually landing as Program Director with Kids & Clays. Then, we highlight the organization, how natio

Ep. 067 - One Moment to Change Your Life with AJ Kazmierczak

Aug 15 2023 102 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome AJ Kazmierczak! AJ is a guy who absolutely LOVES to help others succeed and chase their dreams, and I knew as soon as we connected with him that we'd have a great time!First, we talk about his business endeavor - Jennings Java, and how he has one of the coolest day jobs - selling craft beer for Nocte

Ep. 066 - Vanes and Vortices with Kyle Davidson, DCA Custom Arrows

Aug 01 2023 72 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome Kyle Davidson from DCA Custom Arrows!First, we dive into Kyle's background as a mechanical engineer and how he found his passion for archery. The focus then shifts to how he started building custom arrows, ultimately leading to the unique design of his vanes, which offer a perfect balance between sti

Ep. 065 - Honoring our Veterans with Honor Flight Columbus

Jul 18 2023 47 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome Beth Johnson - the Executive Director for Honor Flight Columbus!First, we discuss how Beth got started with Honor Flight and discuss the organization's mission. Then we highlight the number of hubs nationwide and the unique story behind the establishment. Next, we discuss the logistics, challenges, a

Ep. 064 - The Inside Line: GNCC Racing and Hunting with Thad Duvall

Jul 04 2023 93 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome GASGAS Factory Rider and avid outdoorsman - Thad Duvall!Similar to when we had some of our friends from Ohio State on and broken up into two segments. First, we introduce Thad and discuss his career racing dirtbikes worldwide through GNCC or (Grand National Cross Country) racing. Then we dive into his tra

Ep. 063 - Answering the Call with First Responders' Bridge

Jun 20 2023 41 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we welcome Mick Yinger, Executive Director of First Responders' Bridge, to the show.First, we introduce Mick and discuss his career with the Columbus Police Department. Then we dive into First Responders' Bridge, a local non-profit organization composed of first responders, clinicians, and community leader

Ep. 062 - Generations of Growth: Vance Outdoors History with Rich Vance

Jun 06 2023 58 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming Rich Vance to the show. This conversation serves as a follow-up to our first episode, where we spoke with Rich's son and CEO, Todd Vance.We'll hear Rich's perspective on the company's history, from its early days as a General Store in 1938 to its transition to se

Ep. 061 - Bow Shooting & Arrow Tuning with Travis "T-Bone" Turner

May 23 2023 120 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pursuit Podcast! This week, we have an absolute treat in store for you as we dive into the world of archery with the legend himself - Travis "T-Bone" Turner!First, we get into Travis's humble beginnings, his journey in the hunting industry, and how he connected with the iconic hunting brand - Realtree. We also discuss Travis&apo