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Midwest Flyways Podcast

Midwest Flyways

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Duck Hunting and Goose Hunting is in our blood and we live it everyday! The Midwest Flyways Podcast is an authentic take on waterfowl hunting from Midwest Flyways. Duck and goose hunting has continued to evolve throughout the years and we aim to connect duck hunting traditions with the future of waterfowling. If you‘re passionate about ducks and geese then come hang with Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness as they talk duck hunting, goose hunting and everything else in between.

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Sports Guyz Only; Kick The Ball

Episode 577

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 01:04:57

This week on Sports Guyz Only... Nathaniel manages to cancel after the podcast has essentially already started, the fantasy football trash talk is getting increasingly personal, and Cal is already questioning whether half his roster belongs in the garbage disposal. Somehow, that's only the warmup.

The Vikings are 5-0, Brian Flores might deserve every dollar Minnesota can find, and the guys are starting to wonder just how far this defense can carry the team. There's more Justin Herbert trade talk, another Brian O'Neill appearance, and a debate over whether NFL teams should start paying elite coordinators like head coaches just to keep them in the building.

Then comes one of the strangest NFL endings of the season. The guys break down Washington getting into field-goal range against the Giants with a chance to win, only for the clock to expire without a kick ever happening. Carter initially puts Dan Quinn on the hot seat, Gavin digs into the actual play design, and the blame slowly shifts toward Jayden Daniels for turning what should have been a simple finish into complete chaos.

From there, it's a wider look around the NFL. Josh Allen and the Bills' wild game against the Rams leads to a conversation about knowing when to kill a play, while Matthew Stafford gets plenty of love for being one of the best late-game quarterbacks of his generation. The guys also build their early NFL power rankings, debate whether San Francisco belongs at No. 1, and try to figure out which teams actually look like Super Bowl contenders.

Plus: •Shohei Ohtani's playoff slump •Fantasy football waiver-wire victory laps •The fragile life of an NFL kicker •Another full week of NFL picks and underdog locks •Timberwolves championship optimism •Whether active NFL players need podcast supervision

It's bad clock management, NFL power rankings, fantasy football grudges, and enough questionable coaching ideas to fill an entire staff. Thanks so much for listening to Sports Guyz Only and be sure to subscribe and review!

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What Really Happened on Duck Opener?

Episode 576

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 45:57

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the guys address the controversy surrounding their Minnesota duck opener and add some context to what actually happened that morning.

After getting permission to hunt a private property, Cal and Joey arrived to find another group already set up on the water. They walk through the conversations with the landowners, the questions surrounding access and riparian rights, their attempt to work together with the other hunters, and why the situation became much more complicated once clips from the encounter started making the rounds online.

The goal isn't to pile on anybody or restart the argument. The guys explain what they could have handled differently, why they eventually moved farther away, and why they'd rather see more young hunters passionate about waterfowl than turn the entire situation into an online feud.

They also recap a tough goose hunt with two Flyways Hunt Club members, talk about a frustrating start to the season, and why a few bad hunts aren't enough to change how they feel about duck hunting.

Topics Covered: •The duck opener controversy •Private property and water access •Riparian rights questions •A tough weekend of goose hunting •Flyways Hunt Club giveaway hunt •Staying positive through a slow start

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Jordan Fromer; Learning Duck Hunting the Hard Way

Episode 575

Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 01:05:16

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the guys sit down with Jordan Fromer from Duck Gun Chronicles and Duck Gun Wild Seasonings to talk duck hunting, content creation, wild food, and one of the craziest boat projects we've heard about.

Jordan shares how he taught himself to duck hunt and went 11 hunts before finally killing his first duck. From there, he built Duck Gun Chronicles, started a podcast, and eventually turned his passion for cooking wild game into Duck Gun Wild Seasonings.

The guys also get into the Timber Queen, Jordan's 43-foot wooden boat that he bought for $1 and rebuilt to follow the migration down the Mississippi River. They talk repairs, breakdowns, storms, losing a prop in the river, and why the entire project was worth it despite everything that went wrong.

The conversation wraps with duck and goose recipes, hunting etiquette, helping new hunters, and why keeping waterfowl hunting fun matters more than chasing limits.

Topics Covered: •Learning to duck hunt from scratch •Duck Gun Chronicles •The Timber Queen •Cooking duck and goose •Helping new hunters •Keeping hunting fun

Check out Jordan Fromer and Duck Gun:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/duckgunchronicles

Duck Gun Wild Seasonings: https://duckgunwildseasonings.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/

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Sports Guyz Only; Cal Goes Nuclear

Episode 574

Friday, October 9, 2026 • Duration 01:02:30

This week on Sports Guyz Only... The whole crew is finally back in studio, there's a birthday to celebrate, and everyone spends about 45 seconds being nice before the Vikings completely destroy the mood. Minnesota is somehow 4-0 despite having one of the lowest-scoring undefeated starts in NFL history, which naturally leads to the question every Vikings fan is already asking: how fraudulent is this team actually?

Then Cal gets presented with Brian O'Neill's latest grades, and things deteriorate quickly. Despite the numbers saying Minnesota's right tackle is playing great football, Cal has seen enough. What follows is a full offensive-line crashout about sacks, missed blocks, PFF grades, Cris Collinsworth, and the apparently unreasonable request that a 6'7" NFL tackle simply block the one guy standing in front of him without falling down.

The guys debate whether the Vikings' dominant defense can keep carrying an offense that still can't protect the quarterback and make predictions for where a 4-0 Minnesota team actually finishes this season.

Around the rest of the NFL, Bryce Young's resurgence sparks a bigger conversation about how quickly fans and media give up on young quarterbacks. Josh Allen's rough rookie season gets brought back up, and Brock Purdy's ridiculous start forces a few people in the room to officially admit they were wrong.

There's also another round of NFL picks and underdog locks, including the struggling Eagles, the surprisingly dangerous Panthers, Buffalo's receiver problem, and plenty of disagreement over which early-season records are actually real.

Plus: •Cris Collinsworth and the war against player grades •Vikings season-record predictions •Bryce Young proving people wrong •The Bills desperately needing a real WR1 •Timberwolves championship optimism •Joey Chestnut somehow eating 16 pounds of baked beans

It's Vikings rage, NFL overreactions, fantasy football arguments, and one of the most passionate explanations of offensive line play you'll ever hear. Thanks so much for listening to Sports Guyz Only and be sure to subscribe and review!

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Alex Langbell; Dogs, Ducks & Doing It Right

Episode 573

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 01:03:31

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Alex Langbell from Gundog Outdoors is back in the Game Fair studio for a wide-ranging conversation about hunting dogs, waterfowl hunting, building better products, and everything he's learned after more than 40 years chasing birds.

Alex talks about the growth of Gundog Outdoors and why he built the company around keeping hunting and working dogs safer in the field. He gets into new products, bringing more manufacturing back to the United States, and how years of hunting and his background as a firefighter continue to shape the gear he develops.

The guys also get into Alex's Montana property and the work he's doing to turn it into a better waterfowl property, including building a pond, planting food, managing water levels, and creating habitat that ducks actually want to use. That leads into plenty of duck hunting talk, from 28 gauges and .410s to small decoy spreads, river hunting, motion, and why sometimes doing the opposite of everyone else is exactly what pressured birds need.

The conversation also turns toward the culture around waterfowl hunting and how social media has changed it. Alex and the guys talk about competition, negativity online, why newer hunters can feel intimidated, and why the best hunters are usually the ones who can still enjoy a bad day instead of measuring every hunt by the size of the pile.

Toward the end, things get more personal as Alex talks about raising his daughter Sierra around hunting, making the outdoors fun for kids without forcing it, and why those early experiences can stick with them for life. The guys also share how hunting gave them direction during different points in their lives and why being outside became something much bigger than simply shooting ducks.

Topics Covered: •Keeping hunting dogs safe •New dog gear and products •Building waterfowl habitat •Sub-gauge duck hunting •River hunting strategies •Waterfowl hunting culture •Social media negativity •Enjoying hunts without chasing limit •Raising kids around hunting 

Check out Alex Langbell and Gundog Outdoors: https://gundogoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alex_langbell_outdoors/

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The Ducks Are Acting Weird

Episode 572

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 48:51

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the guys are trying to figure out where the ducks went and whether some seriously strange weather is about to shake up the migration.

After duck opener, Joey, Cal, and Carter compare what they've been seeing around Minnesota. Some areas that normally hold plenty of birds have been surprisingly empty, while reports from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta sound like hunters are still seeing plenty of ducks farther north. At the same time, geese are starting to show up in bigger numbers around the metro, leaving the guys wondering when the next real push is coming.

That leads into a long conversation about rain, flooded corn, winter weather, snow, and how unusual conditions could affect duck and goose hunting throughout the Midwest. The guys also revisit the duck population surveys and compare those numbers with what they've actually been seeing in the field so far this season.

They also talk about why a real winter would be such a welcome change, especially when it comes to pushing fresh birds down the flyway and creating some of those classic late-season duck and goose hunts in the snow.

To finish things off, Carter puts Joey and Cal through another round of Say What?!

Topics Covered: •Where the ducks went after opener •Reports from Canada •Weather and duck migration •Snow and late-season hunting •Say What?! waterfowl trivia 

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Sports Guyz Only; Sell the Farm

Episode 571

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 01:01:12

This week on Sports Guyz Only...

Cal is calling in sick from the corner of his bedroom, Carter is extra crabby after another week of fantasy football abuse, and the guys waste no time revisiting some truly terrible roster decisions. Between insulting trade offers, injured players, and everyone finding a draft pick they'd like back, the fantasy league is already providing exactly the level of dysfunction everyone expected.

Then the conversation turns to the Vikings and a much bigger question: if Justin Herbert is actually available, do you sell the farm to get him? With the Chargers offense struggling and Herbert looking like he could use a fresh start, the guys debate whether Minnesota should throw three first-round picks or even more at the Chargers and finally take a massive swing at quarterback. They compare Herbert to Kyler Murray, question how much patience the Vikings should have with their current situation, and ask whether a roster with this defense is simply too good to waste waiting for average quarterback play.

That opens up an even bigger conversation about team building. Are first-round picks overrated when you're already close to competing? Should the Vikings copy the Rams and trade future assets for proven stars? And if Minnesota is sitting near the top of the NFC with a Super Bowl-caliber defense, how aggressive should they be about fixing the few positions still holding them back?

The guys also run through another week of NFL picks and underdog locks, debate whether Case Keenum should keep starting in Chicago, react to the Chargers' brutal start, and continue trying to figure out which NFL teams are actually good after the first few weeks of the season.

Plus: •Carter's latest questionable fantasy trade offers •The Vikings' offensive line problems •Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy •Marvin Harrison Jr. as a potential Vikings trade target •The NFL admitting it blew a Rams call •Scottie Scheffler's classy Presidents Cup moment •Playoff baseball heating up •Another week of fantasy football regret

It's Vikings trade-machine madness, fantasy football slander, NFL overreactions, and one simple solution to every problem: trade the picks and go get somebody good. Thanks so much for listening to Sports Guyz Only and be sure to subscribe and review!

Sam Soholt; Protecting a Life Outdoors Pt. 2

Episode 569

Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 01:10:37

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Sam Soholt is back for Part 2 of the conversation, and this time the focus turns heavily toward conservation, habitat, and what hunters can do to protect the places and wildlife they care about.

Sam and the guys talk about how your perspective changes the longer you hunt. At some point, it becomes about more than shooting ducks, you start thinking about where those birds come from, the habitat they need, and what needs to happen to make sure the next generation still has the same opportunities.

The conversation gets into wetland loss, drain tile, changing agricultural practices, conservation organizations, Duck Stamp dollars, and why habitat remains at the center of so many wildlife issues. Sam also explains why wetlands matter far beyond waterfowl, from water quality and flood control to the hundreds of species that depend on them.

They also talk about putting conservation dollars directly toward specific projects, getting involved locally, and Sam's Duck Ruck including what it was like walking 100 miles in three days and eventually knocking out 50 miles in a single day to raise money for conservation.

Toward the end, things get more personal as Sam talks about becoming a dad, wanting his kids to experience the same outdoor life he grew up with, and why preserving those opportunities matters even more now. The guys also look at how duck hunting changes as you get older, from chasing limits to appreciating the entire experience and finding just as much enjoyment in passing it on to someone else.

 Topics Covered: •Hunters and conservation

•Protecting waterfowl habitat

•Wetland loss and drain tile

•Duck Stamps and where the money goes

•The 100-mile Duck Ruck

•Passing hunting on to the next generation 

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Sam Soholt; Chasing a Life Outdoors Pt. 1

Episode 568

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 01:18:10

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the guys sit down with photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, and lifelong hunter Sam Soholt.

Sam takes the guys through how he actually broke into the outdoor industry, from filming hunts and taking whatever opportunities he could find to eventually turning outdoor photography and filmmaking into a career. They talk about rejection, grinding when nobody knows who you are, and why simply showing up over and over again can eventually open some pretty crazy doors.

And in Sam's case, some of those doors led to filming from helicopters, working on television productions, spending time on Kodiak Island, and ending up in situations where he wasn't entirely convinced he was making it home.

The conversation also gets into duck hunting versus big game, some unforgettable hunting stories, and what eventually pushed Sam toward doing more of his own work instead of always working for someone else.

Toward the end, the guys get into the beginnings of Sam's public land work, including the ideas that eventually became Public Land Tees, the Public Land Bus, Stamp It Forward, and some of the conservation projects he's become known for.

Topics Covered: •Sam Soholt's path into the outdoor industry •Getting your foot in the door •Dealing with rejection •Public Land Tees •The Public Land Bus •Stamp It Forward •Waterfowl conservation and public lands

Part 2 with Sam Soholt continues next week.

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History Lesson: The Reelfoot Night Riders

Episode 566

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 20:50

In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, the guys continue the story of Reelfoot Lake with Part 2, diving into the violent conflict that erupted over who actually had the right to control the lake. After the earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 transformed dry land into water, generations of local families came to rely on Reelfoot for fishing, hunting, and travel. But when private land claims began colliding with those long-standing public uses, the dispute quickly became much more than a legal argument.

The episode gets into the rise of the Night Riders, a masked group that used intimidation and violence as the fight over Reelfoot intensified. The conflict ultimately led to the kidnapping of two men, the killing of Quentin Rankin, a major Tennessee National Guard response, mass arrests, death sentences, and eventually a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling over the lake’s legal status. Along the way, the guys mix the history with plenty of side conversations and joking around, from movie references to earthquakes, ancient seismic detectors, and the strange natural disasters that have shaped different parts of the country.

What started as a fight over fishing rights became one of the strangest chapters in American outdoor history. In the end, the courts determined that Reelfoot Lake would be held for public use, helping preserve the same legendary waterfowl destination hunters still recognize today.

Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week.

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