Fall Obsession Podcast

What kind of hunter are you?  A big game hunter?  An archery hunter?  Or are you an Archery Only hunter?  In this episode, Sam unpacks those two short words, "Archery Only"; covering the significance this phrase carries, and the challenge it represents.  He gives us a look into his personal archery journey and how he found bow hunting, the significance of the commitment to only hunt with a bow, and the constant mental bat...

Dreams can become reality; depending on the drive and discipline you put towards it.  For years Brett Rousselle has dreamed of killing a giant brown bear with his bow.  And what could be more incredible than traveling to Russia in the midst of a war to hunt these giant beasts in another country with guides who speak very little English!  Brett sets the stage for us, talking about how and why this Russian hunt became of interest to ...

A trip over 5 years in the making.  The Berges family waited patiently for their second trip to South Africa to come, and the results did not disappoint!  Tim Berges is our Western Regional Coordinator at Fall Obsession, and joins us to share their incredible story from the 2024 Safari Hunt.  Tim takes us through every detail of the trip, including travel logistics, typical costs, and the intricacies of a completely different cultu...

She is a published author, the Indiana Chapter President of the American Daughters of Conservation, and one of the most passionate hunting and outdoor enthusiasts you will ever meet!  Allison Hunter Voges is our guest on the Podcast this week; joining us to share her inspiring story and outdoor life!  Motivated by not being able to find any children's books on hunting, Allison took the initiative to write her own with little i...

The first "solo episode" of Fall Obsession Podcast.  For 185 episodes, each and every one has consisted of a conversation between a host and one or more guests.  Despite some reservations about recording a one-man podcast, show host Sam Thrash breaks the normal mold and hops behind a microphone by himself.  The last thing Sam wanted was to pick a random topic just for the sake of just recording a podcast.  He believes an ...

It started with an idea; to create a simple and practical product that would make their own scouting efforts easier.  And it worked so well, they decided to bring it to everyone else!  Joe from Huntington Outdoor Gear is our guest this week to talk to us about their brand, their products, and their journey!  Huntington manufactures products (many centered around trail camera accessories) for hunters just like all of us.  They obser...

A small side-gig turned full-time job has proven to be nothing but rewarding and humbling for our friend Mark Zorich.  Mark is a military veteran and former SWAT sniper and the very first winner of our Veteran Hunt Giveaway in 2021.  While working in law enforcement, he started West Coast Long Range Precision Shooting; teaching shooters and hunters how to increase their proficiency with a rifle and build confidence shooting long ra...

We believe it is never too late to begin your journey into hunting and the outdoors!  For some, that journey may begin much earlier than most.  This week, we are joined by young Diego from MainBeam Addiction.  As a youth hunter, Diego has already established a strong presence in the hunting industry with his MainBeam Addiction brand and one big goal in mind; to help get others, especially youth involved in hunting and the outdoors!...

There are many amazing content creators in the Hunting and Outdoor space, but those who have truly mastered the art of media production quite literally stand out among others.  Britton and Maddy Wasmer have been passionate about photography, videography and editing for a long time, and the time spent to master their craft shows through their amazing work!  We sit down with Britton and Maddy to talk about their journey into the outd...

The Wildlife Conservation Battlefield is one not normally occupied, nor perhaps even thought about by the every-day outdoors man and woman.  Hunter's rights are constantly being attacked and manipulated by the anti-hunting community, and it may be closer than you realize to impacting you directly.  However, organizations like HOWL for Wildlife are making it possible for every outdoor enthusiast and hunters to have their voice ...

It's been a while since Sam and Todd brought us an "in-house" episode, and the wait is now over!  These two get together this week to cover a variety of topics.  They recap some of the highs and lows from our 2023 seasons, some of the key accomplishments of our staff members last year, they look at what's coming up for Fall Obsession in 2024, and much more!  Finally, they detail what all is involved when you par...

The Western Lifestyle; landowner, elk and deer hunting, owning and raising pack mules,  and if that's not enough you can include CarbonTV producer and the host of 3 shows!  She even moved to Wyoming for the opportunity to do it all!  Kristy Titus is our guest this week; host of the show "Pursue The Wild", the "Wild and Uncut" Podcast and her latest production, "Our Wyld Life".  Kristy joins us to ...

The best hunting and outdoor shows are not based simply off of quality; but also a host and subject matter relatable to the listener or viewer.  Working Class Bowhunter Podcast has been around for a long time, and since the beginning has provided blue-collar listeners with "hunting camp talk" and every day bow hunting conversations that help get folks through tough times or long days.  Curt Geier, host of the Working Clas...

Every year we have been seeing changes in various States' tags and draw applications, and Colorado is no exception.  This week we are joined by our Western Regional Coordinator and Colorado resident Tim Berges.  Tim is very well versed in Colorado's draw applications and tag/point systems, and comes on the show to give us some insight into what 2024 looks like.  Tim describes this year's changes as not being as drast...

Growing big whitetails with strategic habitat and land management tactics has been a passion for Mike Tepe for over 23 years.  It takes hard work, patience, persistence and the ability to hunt smartly and efficiently when the time is right.  Mike is no stranger to our Podcast and returns this week to talk more than just deer hunting.  Mike's journey through habitat management has evolved in and of itself; going from just grind...

A backcountry bear/mountain lion hunt turned into a life-or-death situation in the blink of an eye.  The anticipation was high for Braden Funderburg as he and his dad set out into the Arizona wilderness; and it didn't take long for Braden to get on a big bear during the first hunt.  Hunting behind dogs, they were led to a cave where the big bear had decided to make his stand.  After putting 2 rounds in the bear from an already...

Charles Beaty evaded capture for over 20 years, killing more world-class bucks in South Texas than most people will ever see in their lifetime. Now he joins us on our show as we hear about it all from the legend himself.  Charles tells us what it was like living as an "outlaw" in the 1970's, 80's and 90's, including some stories he has NEVER SHARED until now!  And these are not stories of "road hunting...

This week we are joined by Robson Pritchett; one of the founders of Hoot Camo!  Hoot is a brand built by blue-collar outdoorsmen, with a mission to put affordable high quality gear in the hands of your everyday hunters!  Robson shares with us the origin story behind the brand, and how they have worked to perfect a product and a pattern unlike any before.  Inspired by one of the most camouflaged predators on the planet; the owl has ...

Every year is a learning opportunity, and season number 2 as an adult onset whitetail hunter was no exception for our friend Mike Behrens.  Mike returns to the show to dive deep into his 2023 deer season with our show host, Sam.  They talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of it all.  Mike shares how his high exceptions were quickly put in check with a difficult mid-October kill, followed by weeks of struggles.  It's not al...