Driftwood Outdoors Podcast

Jan 27 2025 278 ep. 89 mins 88

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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. 278: The Lodge of Hope: Restoring Lives with Peterson Outdoors Ministries

Jan 27 2025 84 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Tron Peterson of Peterson Outdoors Ministries.Peterson Outdoors Ministries' (POM) mission is to provide faith based outdoor recreational therapy for injured and recovering Veterans, and their families, as well as youth and adults with disabilities or terminal illness.It was founded in 2006 to provide hope, healing, and restorat

Ep. 277: Hunting with Purpose: MHHF’s Impact on Youth and Conservation

Jan 20 2025 77 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with MHHF's Executive Director, Colton Zirkle.The Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation introduces youth to an outdoor way of life featuring our hunting tradition, the shooting sports and the enjoyment of being in Missouri's natural landscape. Through education and hands-on training, youth learn how to safely handle firearms, gain an

Ep. 276: From Audio to Video: The Driftwood Outdoors Podcast Evolution

Jan 13 2025 96 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with good friend and unpaid pro-staffer Paddle Don Cranfill to work out the kinks and talk everything outdoors.Topics Discussed: We're on the youtube, life stats, deer hunt encounters, fishing hours, river miles, Big Rock Candy Mtn, Trout opener, Indiana DNR, favorite jobs, mystery bait bucket and more. For more info: Driftwood Outd

Ep. 275: New Year, New Us

Jan 06 2025 85 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down to recap 2024 and share thoughts on the year to come.Topics Discussed: New Year's resolutions, fly fishing for trout and the river we no longer speak of, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Shags' wedding, college basketball, 50 in 50 by 50, Telepathy Tapes, cryotherapy, upcoming trip to Oregon, favorite Christmas gifts, golfing goals, cigars,

Ep. 274: Halt The Heist - Keep Public Lands in Public Hands

Dec 30 2024 87 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Aaron Kindle the Director of Sporting Advocacy for the National Wildlife Federation. The State of Utah filed suit against the United States– and 13 states supported it– claiming the federal government unconstitutionally holds more than 18.5 million unappropriated acres of public land in the state. At the same time, Utah

Ep. 273: Merry Crappie Christmas!

Dec 23 2024 86 mins

Merry Christmas! Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Kris Nelson of Tandem Fly Outfitters after another crappie trip down Pomme de Terre.Tandem Fly Outfitters operates out of Stockton, Missouri and prioritizes building the relationships with their customers and giving them the best experience they can get.Topics discussed: Christmas gift exchanges, Pomme de Terre

Ep. 272: Getting Even with Delaware

Dec 16 2024 74 mins

Brandon Butler sits down with Tavin Mullen of Steady Pressure Kennels and Jeremy Harper of JD Harper Lawncare to discuss rabbit hunting in Delaware, after Brandon gets his first Delaware rabbit.Steady Pressure Kennels is a beagle breeding service located in Delaware, that focuses on quality over quantity in the rabbit hunting industry.Topics discussed: rabbit hunting in Delaware, t

Ep. 271: Sobriety, Recovery, and a Strokeaversary

Dec 09 2024 85 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Trey Dawson the owner/operator of Recovery Outdoors and Backyard K9s.Trey is an inspiring example of resilience and redemption. After overcoming a harrowing battle with opioid addiction and serving time in prison, he has committed his life to supporting others facing similar challenges. Using the healing power of the outdoo

Ep. 270: My Two Steves

Dec 02 2024 83 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan "Shags" McLeod sit down with Steve Jones and Uncle Steve to discuss CWD and Missouri hunting 2024.Topics discussed: Recapping Uncle Steve's Missouri whitetail hunt, past hunting successes and failures, Mid Mo Drone deer recovery, CWD (Chronic Waste Disease), a little law and regulation, mystery bait bucket and more.For more info:Mid Mo Drone(573) 469-5714m

Ep. 269: Giving Thanks with Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries

Nov 25 2024 96 mins

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Bill Atherton and Joe Knight of Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries.Each year, hundreds of children enter foster care in mid-Missouri. This means hundreds of children in our neighborhoods are in unsafe homes. Coyote Hill’s mission is to provide a safe place to be a child for every child impacted by foster care. For over 30 yea