Eastmans' Elevated

Eastmans' Elevated

Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-Eastmans Kryptek - https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Mathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans MTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-Eastmans Outdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-Eastmans onX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans Sig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central - https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans Stone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-Eastmans SecureIt - https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans Zamberlan - https://bit.ly/Zamberlan-Eastmans

Episodes

August 28, 2025 61 mins
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Ethan Escue. Ethan just wrapped up an early-season, high country deer hunt and arrowed a bomber buck. The guys talk over his prep, scouting and how it all went down. Ethan is super-calculated and has a process on how he goes about these western hunts. The guys discuss that and the details of the stalk that make the difference. An absolute must listen to this week on EE. Eberles...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tony Trietch. Tony just released his new film for a giant bull he killed last season which also appears on the cover of Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal, issue #151. The guys talk about what it is like filming these hunts. They talk about the gear they use and the tactics to capture these hunts. They break down Tony's giant bull and the storyline and how he was able to harvest such a monster ...
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August 14, 2025 67 mins
In this podcast Brian Barney sits down with Cole Herb. Cole runs Mountain Media and filmed a couple hunts for Brian last season, including his new film featuring a giant 7x7 bull elk. The guys talk about what it's like to film and hunt with Brian. They chat about the full-send attitude, along with the skill set required when making plays on animals. Brian and Cole also get into living a dream life and what it takes to go all in. It...
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In this episode, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. The guys start off the conversation by talking about building houses and the trades before they get into their favorite subject, hunting mule deer. They talk about learning all the different western states and how the draws work. Then they get into scouting and the skills it takes to be successful: mindset, instincts and shooting. These guys always have a great ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Preston Ward. Preston is a physical therapist and the owner of Mountain Physio. He helps guys prepare themselves for the mountains and tough western hunts. Along with that he is a wealth of knowledge about injury prevention, rehab and mobility. He also lives and breathes the bowhunting lifestyle so he understands the demands as well as anyone. This is a great episode all about optimizing ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Ryan Munsey. The guys talk over what it means to have mental grit on a hunt. They talk about how to obtain mental toughness and discipline. Ryan is the perfect guest to discuss such subjects as he is the author of "F Your Feelings" and hosts his own podcast "Move The Chains" Ryan and Bryan also talk about some of the tough hunts they have done together and how to persevere thro...
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In this episode Brian sits down with famous snowmobiler Chris Burandt. The guys hit it off and are instant friends. The same passion Chris has for snowmobiling he has for western bowhunting. The guys have a great conversation all about being at their best for season. Chris tells a story of a miss and how he came back from it. Along with that he tells the story of his high country buck and bull from last season. There is some grea...
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This week on the podcast we have a special 500th episode. Brian Barney has Cameron Hanes on for a killer recording. It's all centered around bowhunting but the guys talk over a bunch of different topics. They discuss mindset and finding true grit in tough situations; believing in the overall cause or goal to achieve the impossible. Along with that, they chat about developing instincts and keeping calm under pressure. They also get ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tim Andrews. Tim is the owner of Gypsum Creek Outfitters in Colorado. He chases some giant elk and mule deer around and has a bunch of valuable insight. He has always been about being a student of the game and learning something from everyone and his experiences in the mountains. The guys have a great conversation all about shortening your own learning curve. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Logan Romney. Logan is a young go-getter that is getting it done on the mountain. He harvested a great high country mule deer for himself last season. They guys talk over hunting extreme terrain, stalking and more. Along with that Logan is super-talented behind the lens, capturing all his hunts for YouTube and in stunning photography. The guys discuss capturing these moments and the diffi...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Henry Ferguson. Henry is so knowledgeable about bowhunting, especially for giant mule deer. The guys have a great conversation about finding, stalking and executing good shots on mule deer. This is a fantastic episode as both of these guys love chasing big mule deer with their bows. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPr...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about what he is working on this time of year, scouting trips and mindset. Then he really gets into backpack hunting. He talks about strategy and the advantages of this style of hunting. He breaks down all his gear and the reasoning behind why he uses what he does. It's a great podcast filled with next-level information this week on Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock...
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In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Clint Casper. Clint resides in Ohio, but every fall he makes multiple trips out West. He has experience chasing antelope, bears and elk but his favorite species is mule deer. The guys chat about all things regarding hunting out West. They talk about stalking and creative thinking, timing of a hunt and choosing the right week. Then they go in depth about wh...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is a wealth of knowledge regarding bows and bowhunting. He is one of those guys that consistently arrows quality animals year after year. The guys talk about their bows and how to get them absolutely dialed. Along with that they talk about broadheads, the practice they are doing and tips and tactics that will make you a better bowhunter. A great episode this ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Konley Heaton. Konley hosts a podcast called Dirty Giants. Along with that he loves chasing big, next-level mule deer and that is what the guys focus on in this podcast. They chat about the biggest deer they have found, harvested and common threads between them. They talk about how to find huge bucks and how to get them killed. It's a great podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated! Eberle...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Cody Covey. Cody was lucky enough to draw sheep and moose tags in the same year. Both hunts are wild stories and the guys break them down. They talk about scouting, the pressure that comes with two once-in-a-lifetime tags and what it feels like when it all comes together. Along with that the guys talk about elk hunting. Cody kills some great bulls and the guys discuss his tactics. Cody li...
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In this podcast Brian Barney stops by the MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to talk with Dustin Diefenderfer. The guys get into fitness and how important it is in the mountains. The guys talk about the best way to get in shape for tough hunts. Along with that, they talk about mental toughness, mobility, flexibility and more. This is a great podcast this week on EE. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Steve Raudenbush. Steve has really gotten good at traveling to different states and units to find success. The guys visit about what it takes to learn new places. They also chat about grit and determination and what role it plays in success. The guys have a great back and forth for this episode of Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Weston Homa. Weston is a young up and comer, who loves challenging himself with big adventures. He makes some big trips out West each year and shares a lot of his insight into training, wood sense, mindset and more. The guys talk about what it takes to find success. Weston is also taking on a 100 mile race this year so the guys talk about the mindset and training needed to complete someth...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Justus Nielsen. Justus is one of the young up and comers in the bowhunting world. He is wise beyond his years and loves a big archery adventure. The guys discuss his recent mountain goat hunt in depth and other wild hunts he has been on. Along with that, they talk over hunting mule deer and how difficult those big, older-age-class bucks are. It's a great episode this week on EE ...
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