Fall Obsession Podcast

They are not just safety glasses or "gas station glasses".  Since day 1 Wiley X has been building eyewear people truly enjoy wearing without sacrificing performance, protection or quality.  We are joined for this episode by Wiley X's North Texas Sales Rep Colin Beaty.  Colin is a veteran that didn't just find a job and career after his military service, but also a home and a family with Wiley X.  Colin talks abo...

Hunting and the Outdoors have been known to have a therapeutic impact on those who truly value and appreciate its power and significance.  But for some the events of life can continually encroach on natural God-given outlets, and some need assistance to help refocus and overcome challenges.  This week's podcast guest is Zack Butterfield; a therapist with a unique approach to mental health and helping his patients.  As the auth...

Hunting camp is where life-long friendships are formed, memories are made, stories are told and good times are had.  This year in Texas was no exception!  This episode joins Chad, Kess, Drew, Nick, Carter and Sam; the crew from Fall Obsession's 2025 Texas Turkey hunt as they recap an exceptional (and slightly warm) weekend chasing thunderchickens in the Lone Star State!  The guys talk about the highs and the lows, the challeng...

He's just a southern guy who loves hunting and the outdoors, but you may recognize him as one of the funniest and most relatable people on your social media feed.  Trent Ellis is our guest on this week's podcast, and we have one heck of a good time!  Trent is one of the most down-to-earth people you will ever find, and he shares with us his background and the journey that lead him to creating the online comedy videos and ...

It takes a lot of dedication, hard work and patience to make it in a saturated hunting industry filled with online content creators.  There are different avenues many follow during their own growth, and some are better than others.  This week our host Sam dives into the mindset of a Brand Ambassador in the outdoor industry.  The key takeaways from this episode include setting you and/or your brand apart, developing and cultivating ...

Our guest this week is Josh McKenzie, the host of the Caribou Media Outdoors Podcast!  Josh is an adult-onset hunter and an avid outdoorsman whose passion for hunting hit heavy and fast around 7 years ago!  In the current world of social media, it did not take long for Josh to begin sharing his passion and educational experiences with others online and through YouTube.  The Caribou Media Outdoors brand then began to take shape, lea...

This week's podcast is as good as they come!  Sam is joined by two of our own, Andy Meeks and Todd Sellon as they recap their recent Snow Goose hunt in North Dakota.  These guys have a passion for waterfowl, and love sharing their stories and experiences from the field.  Todd and Andy talk about their setups, migration, and some of their less-proud moments which always make for a good laugh.  This is a tight group of guys who ...

This week Sam sits down to give listeners a look behind the curtain of the podcast during the spring of 2025.  He talks about the recent "conservation crusade" that has been front and center of the podcast in recent episodes, and some of the key topics listeners should take away from it.  Sam talks about some of the personal challenges and accomplishments he and his family have faced recently in their personal lives, and ...

This week's guest is John Kesler; a hard-working, avid outdoorsman just like the rest of us!  He is a full-time hunting and fishing guide in the great state of Colorado and has a degree in wildlife biology with his previous background including having worked for the CPW in his earlier years.  As a resident hunter in Colorado, John actually found us through a TikTok comment on one of our reels which lead to a healthy discussion...

The term "wildlife conservation" encompasses so many different species of animals.  Mountain Goats are included in that, and may be considered a coveted or once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience for some folks.  But what you may not realize is Mountain Goats do not always get the focus they deserve when it comes to normal conservation efforts and funding.  That's where the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance does their work....

Every hunt has a story, a memory and special moments that are forever in our minds.  Taxidermy often helps us memorialize the animal and pay respect to our kill, while photos can also help us cherish and remember those significant moments in the woods.  This week our guest is Dylan Carlson from Trophy Edits.  Dylan and his team work very hard to help hunters, outdoors men and women, outfitters and others enhance and forever commemo...

The defeat of Proposition 127 in Colorado signified a big win for hunters and conservationists.  But just because science-based wildlife management had a "win" at the ballot-box doesn't mean the fight is over or the war has been won.  John Stallone, the Vice President of HOWL for Wildlife is our podcast guest this week, and he brings a detailed and insightful perspective of the current actions and issues conservation...

Every year our team works to put together helpful resources for determining the best hunting opportunities in various areas.  Our Western Regional Coordinator and Colorado Resident, Tim Berges defiantly puts in the work when it comes to understanding the intricacies of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game tags, hunting regulations and draw applications.  Tim joins us for an episode to look at the changes in Colorado for 2025.  ...

Join us this week as we take our studio on the road to Bear River Archery in Van Alstyne, Texas with owner Justin Cannaday and the team!  This week Sam and Nick are recording in the bow shop following a great day of shooting bows, setting up Sam's son with his first bow, hanging out and seeing the awesome setup at Bear River!  We obviously talk archery, bow setups, tuning, arrow builds, broadheads, deer hunting and so much mor...

Hunting represents more than just the kill for most all of us.  It is time in the outdoors, memories with loved ones, a chance to decompress and relax in the great outdoors.  However additional stressors of life can often allow us to lose touch with what hunting truly signifies for each of us.  Returning guest, Mike Behrens joins us this week with more than just a "season recap".  Mike had a very challenging 2024 personal...

Kodiak Island Alaska - a coveted hunting location by many.  This week's guest, Kyler Berges set a goal to check one off the bucket list when he began preparing for his first ever Brown Bear hunt.  He worked hard preparing as much as possible when it came to his gear, his physical condition and his mental state.  He knew it would be the most challenging hunt he's ever been on, but to a certain extent nothing can truly prep...

We've talked a lot of whitetails in recent weeks, and Sam has gradually shared his own hunting journey from the 2024 season.  However there is one big piece of the story that has been missing, and that is the experiences of our Production Director Nick Powell.  He joins Sam for this episode to take us through his hunting journey last year, and namely his encounters with a buck called "Bow Blind Buck".  Without doubt ...

Hunting is a way of life and sustainability for many of us, and as is human nature we normally associate ourselves with like-minded individuals who support our passions and lifestyles.  Yet today's world of social media often opens the door for those who don't necessarily agree with us to take to their keyboards and speak their minds.  In this episode, Sam takes the opportunity to discuss our interactions with anti-huntin...

On this podcast we are joined by Texas Native and our Southern Regional Coordinator Chad Jones!  Chad is no stranger to big whitetails in the Lone Star State, and dives right in to recap his 2024 hunting season with us.  Chad shares the story of putting his 11 year old daughter on her very first deer, and the significance of moments like these; watching your kids become successful at the same passions as you.  He talks about the tw...