Explore every episode of the podcast Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy Company
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| Episode #41: Turkey Tour Hangout, 4SZNS, and Camoretro with Cam Williams and Logan Webster | 19 Jun 2025 | 02:23:19 | |
Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird travel up to northern Michigan with friends Cam Williams of 4SZNS and Logan Webster of Camoretro to chase turkeys, enjoy the northern woods, and talk business. Cam shares about his upbringing and how he found his way to hunting and the origins of his business 4SZNS. He also shares his story from the first morning here in the woods with Clayton. Logan talks about old school camo and his purpose behind starting Camoretro and shares his experience in the hunting industry, include some words of wisdom. Just a fun episode with a group of guys sharing fellowship, stories, and heartful guidance. Great time with some really good dudes! Follow Cam Williams: camwilliams17 | |||
| Episode #40: Duck Dynasty, Turkey Hunting, and the Vintage Clothing Industry with Jacob Mayo | 30 May 2025 | 01:45:48 | |
Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jacob Mayo, the owner of General Vintage and cast member of Duck Dynasty The Revival. The fellas spent the past few days turkey hunting with Jacob in northern Michigan and they discuss the crazy travel logistics that led up to the hunt and the excitement that ensued shortly after Jacob's plane landed. Jacob talks about his family history and childhood interest and the origin story of General Vintage is revealed through his connection with his grandma and her generous spirit. The guys even stopped at a local thrift shop to see Jacob do his thing. The conversation leads to the Robertson family of the Duck Dynasty fame, and how the new series, Duck Dynasty The Revival, differs from the original series. It's a fun conversation and provides some great insight on how family, friends, and common interests make this life exciting. Series Premier of Duck Dynasty The Revival is Sunday, June 1st at 9/8c on A&E! Follow Jacob Mayo: @jacobdmayo | |||
| Episode #31: "The Prince of Wildlife" with Chris Stewart | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:22:25 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Chris Stewart, conservationist, avid hunter, and host of the YouTube "Prince of Wildlife" series. | |||
| Episode #30: Outdoor Writing and "Never Trust a Fart" with Jason Herbert | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:54:56 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Jason Herbert, author, teacher, and newly crowned Cedar Run Decoy Company staff writer. | |||
| Episode #29: Old School Hunting Clothes and Camoretro with Logan Webster | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:36:15 | |
Corey Lucas and Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Logan Webster, the founder and owner of Camoretro. | |||
| Episode #28: The Stuedemann Duck Camp Legacy | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:01:13 | |
Corey Lucas swung through Iowa and Illinois on his way back from waterfowling with buddies in North Dakota to spend time with the Stuedemann family at their duck camp on the Upper Mississippi River. Drake (third generation), Dave (second generation), and Don Stuedemann (first generation) join Corey around the table to unpack the history of their duck camp and what it means to them. | |||
| Episode #27: Voyager Dog Food with Dr. Pete and Molly VanVranken | 03 Oct 2023 | 02:03:05 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back with by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete brings his veterinary expertise to the dog food industry, and we cover a suite of questions about dog injuries, pet care, and food selection. | |||
| Episode #26: Waterfowling Tradition and Fine Furniture with Drake Stuedemann | 09 Sep 2023 | 01:29:17 | |
Corey Lucas and Clayton Beaird hit the road to the idyllic town of Seneca, Illinois to talk with Drake Stuedemann about the finer things in life... waterfowling tradition and high-end craftsmanship. | |||
| Episode #25: Ducks, Turkeys, and Supercars with Heath Hoogerhyde | 25 Aug 2023 | 01:57:29 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Heath Hoogerhyde to talk about something seemingly unrelated to waterfowl...supercars. Listen as we connect the two topics as they make up a large part of "Hoogs" life outside of his family. | |||
| Episode #24: Super Retriever Series, Southern Oak Kennels, and Dog Training with Mike Clements and Wally Schalau | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:58:25 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Mike Clements and Wally Schalau to talk dog training and the Super Retriever Series. These guys are working hard to provide an awesome experience for trainers and their dogs to test their retrieving skills at Brandon Cerecke's (BOSS Shotshells) "duck farm" in White Pigeon, Michigan. | |||
| Episode #23: Optics & Band Life with Vanguard's Jay Hathaway | 29 Jun 2023 | 01:26:53 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Jay Hathaway from Vanguard to talk about optics. Jay gives us the skinny on the optics industry, and as usual Corey and Kaj take him down a rabbit hole to talk "the band life" and the reputation punk rock bands have to throwdown, | |||
| Episode #22: What's The Scoop on Dog Food with Dr. Pete and Molly VanVranken | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:59:31 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss all things dogs. Dr. Pete talks about how he established the Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic, what motivates him to continue to practice vet medicine, and guides us through a laundry list of questions about hunting dog injuries, pet care, food selection, and some interesting "finds" over the years. | |||
| Episode #39: Gunfights, Tragedy, and a Warrior's Spirit with Jack Zimmerman | 27 May 2025 | 02:27:22 | |
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with combat veteran and motivational speaker Jack Zimmerman. The guys discuss Jack's upbringing and early days of working in construction and the mindset that led him to enlist in the military. Jack "steps" us through the lifestyle and rigors of fighting in the desert and a series of tragic events that led to him being seriously wounded. Hearing Jack work through the story of losing his best friend Corporal Brett Land represents the continued impact these events have on soldiers and their families. This is a harrowing story of resilience, positivity, and how a lifetime of lessons led to Jack surviving the toughest of tests. If you ever get an opportunity to talk to Jack, take advantage of it! Connect with Jack: Purchase Jack's books "Five Minutes" and "Beyond Five Minutes" here: Learn more about Jack's motivational speaking here: | |||
| Episode #21: Videography and Loaded Timber Waterfowl with Zack Bouzas | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:17:06 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Clayton Beaird and Zack Bouzas after a day filming the new Cedar Run Decoy Company micro-doc here in Michigan. Zack has an incredible talent for captivating an audience through video content and talks us through his methods from pacing videos to mixing audio tracks. | |||
| Episode #20: Talking Turkey with Steve Sharp | 24 Mar 2023 | 01:08:46 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with recently retired National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) R3 Coordinator and Regional Director Steve Sharp to kickoff the spring turkey season. Steve's stories are always entertaining and we take the opportunity to tap into his wealth of knowledge on the wild turkey. | |||
| Episode #19: "Wild" Mallard Research with Ben Luukkonen | 24 Mar 2023 | 01:29:30 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Michigan State University waterfowl research scientist Ben Luukkonen to discuss new research being conducted on the "movement, survival, habitat selection, and productivity of Great Lakes mallards". This conversation is "wild" as we learn about how game farm mallard genetics may be influencing breeding and survival success. | |||
| Episode #18: Airlifted, Baptism, Greenheads, ....and NWTF with Zachary Brawley | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:56:49 | |
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson, and Clayton Beaird sit down with Zach Brawley to recap his year of adventures. The conversation covers Zach's near death experience, in-depth philosophical discussion on churches, baptisms, and the purpose for what we do... chasing ducks. And yes, we eventually get to talking about the National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. | |||
| Episode #17: Season 1 Recap with Clayton Beaird | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:14:21 | |
Corey and Kaj are joined in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio by friend Clayton Beaird to recap Season 1 of The Corey & Kaj podcast, discuss the plans for Season 2, and share the hunting season highs and lows. | |||
| Episode #16: Before the Hunt with Adam Kujacznski and Eric Shaeffer | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:22:21 | |
Corey and Kaj are joined at the Cedar Run Cabin by good friends Adam Kujacznski and Eric Shaeffer to discuss Michigan's grouse and woodcock opener, predictions about the next day's hunt, salmon and trout fishing, and other shenanigans. | |||
| Episode #15: Waterfowling, Guide Life, and Coyotes with Conner Gough of Great Lakes Guided Outdoors | 23 Sep 2022 | 01:32:24 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are on the road again to northeast Michigan to talk with Conner Gough of Great Lakes Guided Outdoors. We sit down in the "pavilion" to talk about the rigors of the waterfowl guiding lifestyle, what drives Conner's passion for hunting, cover some coyote hunting tips, and discuss why it might be intrusive to look into someone's grocery cart... | |||
| Episode #14: Upland Bird Hunting, MeatEater, and Wild Times in Chicago with Ron Boehme | 20 Aug 2022 | 01:56:43 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are on the road to northern Michigan to sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast and MeatEater fame. We travel back in time with Ron as he describes how life was like in Chicago, how he setup roots in Michigan, and how his name is now synonymous with upland bird hunting. | |||
| Episode #13: American Chesapeake Club with Tom Martin | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:24:10 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio, sitting down with Tom Martin from the American Chesapeake Club (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers) to learn about the history, standards, and training of the American Chessie. Hear how these waterfowl retrieving "machines" were bred for one purpose... Built on Honoring Traditions. Focused on Conservation. Hand-carved decoys crafted to hunt hard. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| Episode #12: Brandon Cerecke and Zach Meyer of Boss Shotshells | 14 Jul 2022 | 02:03:08 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson take a road trip to visit with Brandon Cerecke and Zach Meyer to learn about the origin story of BOSS Shotshells. Hear about how three individuals connected to form an iconic brand (BOSS Shotshells) that has set the bar for shotshell quality and customer service. | |||
| Episode #38: The Law, Conservation, and Life Skills with Chris Tracy | 13 May 2025 | 01:35:34 | |
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with lawyer Chris Tracy, partner at the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd. The guys discuss Chris' idyllic childhood in northern Michigan and how that upbringing not only shaped his work ethic but his passion and interest in the outdoors. Chris lays out his path to becoming a lawyer at one of the top firms here in Michigan, juggling family and work life, and how the life skills that he built over the years are reflected in how he communicates with others. They also do a deep dive on how wildlife management policies are formed and carried out here in Michigan, with Chris having intimate knowledge of the inner-workings through his involvement as a commissioner on the State of Michigan Natural Resources Commission. A truly genuine conversation that offers a wealth of common sense, knowledge of government and law, and some good old-fashion hunting stories! | |||
| Episode #11: Hunting Policy, Sandhill Cranes, and MUCC with Nick Green and Shaun McKeon | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:48:21 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Nick Green and Shaun McKeon of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), one of the nation's leading statewide conservation organizations. These guys take us behind the scenes on how a grassroots and member driven conservation organization can produce hunting and fishing policies that actually make sense! | |||
| Episode #10: Cold Beer & Good Times with Boyd Culver | 29 Apr 2022 | 02:06:24 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Boyd Culver, founder of Coldbreak, a leader in jockey boxes (he explains what these are...) and homebrewing equipment. Boyd takes us through his journey of building a successful business while pursuing a passion. We also dive deep into our past road trips, out-of-state waterfowl hunts, and development as hunters. | |||
| Episode #9: Spirit Led Life & Colorado Elk Hunting with Pastor Garrett Prechtl | 22 Apr 2022 | 01:44:01 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Pastor Garrett Prechtl, Colorado elk hunting guide and pastor at Radiant Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Garrett shares God's message about living a spirit led life, sometimes in hiddenness. He also touches on his elk hunting guide experience and passion for waterfowling . | |||
| Episode #8: Back to Our Roots & Trapping with Bill Hawk | 02 Apr 2022 | 01:57:37 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Bill Hawk an avid predator trapper. Bill shares his extensive knowledge in trapping as well as his past experience as a waterfowl hunting guide. Some sidebars include frog giggin', turkey hunting, and hey buddies. | |||
| Episode #7: Turkey and Waterfowl Hunting with Shawn Stahl | 26 Mar 2022 | 01:47:55 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Shawn Stahl from RNT Calls. Not only is Shawn known as a goose guru, but is also a very accomplished and selfless turkey hunter. We cover the current waterfowl hunting culture, RNT's annual Callapalooza event, and turkey hunting. Enjoy listening to Shawn share his vast experience in goose hunting and calling. | |||
| Episode #6: Story Time with Zach Brawley | 12 Mar 2022 | 02:05:19 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Zach Brawley, a southwest Michigan hunter with a passion for traditional waterfowling and a gift for storytelling! We cover everything from shotguns to albino ferrets. Enjoy the laughs as Zach takes us on his journey through his hunting hijinx. | |||
| Episode #5: Goose Hunting and Outdoor Television with Jordan Browne of Michigan Out of Doors TV, and Ryan Bowman and Cole Lyon of Reign Guided Outdoors | 11 Feb 2022 | 01:31:07 | |
Corey Lucas is joined by Jordan Browne, co-host and cameraman on Michigan Out of Doors TV, and Ryan Bowman and Cole Lyon of Reign Guided Outdoors to talk about their recent goose hunt in southwest Michigan and the life of an outdoor/hunting television professional. | |||
| Episode #4: Habitat Restoration with Keith Kluting of Black River Habitats | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:31:43 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Keith Kluting, owner of Black River Habitats, to talk about the intricacies of habitat restoration. Learn more about the how-to's, the don't do's, and the want to's of wetland restoration. | |||
| Episode #3: Woodworking and Wild Rice with Nick Zyskowski | 14 Jan 2022 | 01:43:08 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Nick Zyskowski, owner of Heritage Sporting Products, to talk about shared passions for woodworking, waterfowl, and wild rice restoration. Learn more about Nick's American made firearm displays and his experience working on wild rice restoration throughout Michigan. | |||
| Episode #2: Sea Ducks and Chasing The King with Justin Bacon | 11 Dec 2021 | 01:54:41 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Justin Bacon who's been chasing North America's 41 huntable waterfowl species. Hear about Justin's passion for sea duck hunting, specifically longtail duck hunting the Great Lakes. | |||
| Episode #37: Building the "Pinnacle" of Duck Boats with Jordan Erickson | 30 Apr 2025 | 01:25:47 | |
Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jordan Erickson, founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Boat Co., specializing in custom fishing and duck boats made right here in southwest Michigan. The guys talked through Jordan's childhood, building the work ethic and necessary experience through various jobs that included working on a golf course, helping his uncle wrench on hot rods, and being introduced to welding in a local fab shop. He carried his interests on to college at Ferris State University and Jordan explained how he was able to intertwine all of these skills and experiences into crafting high-quality custom boats. It was a rewarding time getting to learn about how Jordan is building the literal "Pinnacle" of duck boats and we are excited to be alongside him as the Pinnacle Boat Co. grows! Learn more about the Pinnacle Boat Co. here: https://www.pinnacleboatco.com/ Follow @pinnacleboatco on Instagram | |||
| Episode #1: Bird Hunting and Nashville with Kyle Jennings | 12 Oct 2021 | 01:25:39 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with country music singer/songwriter Kyle Jennings after a morning waterfowl hunt in southwest Michigan. They discuss the morning's adventure, origins of Kyle's passion for hunting, the Nashville music scene, and a songwriter's storytelling concert for a special purpose. | |||
| Episode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava Larson | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:27:49 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting. Hear about Mike's career in serving through the United Way and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and how he was able to focus on his true legacy that exists with his relationships within his family. The conversation transitions to how Ava was introduced to trapshooting and what that interest has grown into. We discuss the details of the competitive trap shooting scene and how it's becoming one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country. Mike wraps up our conversation by describing how the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is playing a vital role in protecting and enhancing private land here in Michigan through conservation easements, habitat improvements, and outdoor education. Learn more about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) here: https://swmlc.org/ Learn how to volunteer with SWMLC here: https://swmlc.org/volunteer/ Learn more about trapshooting here: https://shootata.com/ Learn more about the Michigan Trapshooting Association here: https://michigantrap.com/ | |||
| Episode #35: Duck Hunting, Outdoor Dream Foundation, and Finding a Purpose with Leroy & Jan Martin | 06 Mar 2025 | 01:45:04 | |
Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down at a Hampton Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina with Leroy and Jan Martin to hear about a lifetime of events filled with purpose. Leroy and Jan share their stories of adoption, sickness, and literal "crushing" circumstances that have led them to be bold in their faith. We step through their childhood upbringing, hear about the adoption process of their son, the traumatic (but redeeming) events surrounding catastrophic damage to their home and Jan's recent health scare, and wrap-up by discussing Leroy's duck hunting adventures and the Outdoor Dream Foundation. Leroy and Jan are an absolute gem and their story is one that needs to be shared... The Outdoor Dream Foundation: https://outdoordream.org/ | |||
| Episode #34: Hurler Syndrome, Hunting, and Turkey Tracks with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch | 20 Feb 2025 | 01:52:09 | |
Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch to learn more about their inspiring story of overcoming extreme physical obstacles to pursue their passion for turkey hunting. Mike and Daniel share their family's journey of managing an extremely rare genetic disorder, Hurler Syndrome. Despite odds being stacked against Daniel, he and his dad have still been able to experience the outdoors together. We talk in-depth about Turkey Tracks, a unique hunting organization geared towards kids with disabilities. Fascinating and inspiring conversation with Mike and "Squeak", that we are sure will impact people. Learn more on how to support Turkey Tracks here: https://www.turkeytracks.org/ | |||
| Episode #33: A Heart for People and Upland Hunting with Pastor Jason Zimmer | 06 Feb 2025 | 01:31:58 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jason Zimmer lead pastor at North Point Church in Plainwell, Michigan and avid upland hunter. Podcast produced by @claytonbeaird | |||
| Episode #32: Jack Waterway and the Spirit Led Life of a Police Officer | 02 May 2024 | 02:05:05 | |
Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jack Waterway a retired Michigan state police officer and avid waterfowler. | |||