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Derek and Baxter (Shane) join the boys of the Widowmaker Podcast to hype up an upcoming Manitoba black bear hunt. Plus all the usual nonsense.

Special shoutout to Splashtown Niagara and Baxter Construction

Johnny Bologna famously can't handle red food dye.  So we force him to eat a bunch of red items while discussing moose hunting in a little game we like to call...red dye roulette.

Mike, Surly and Fretzy have one hell of a time with a first time feature we like to call Widowmaker War!!!  What is it good for?  Absoultly a laugh!

The boys drink a box of beer while Surly Dan debriefs his off resort trip to Mexico City and gets crushed the whole time.

Things are back to normal, Fretzy is late again.  Mike and Surly shoot the shit about all things from hunting to the glorious Pizza Hut lunch buffet.

After a nearly a two year hiatus, Mike, Surly Dan and Fretzy return to the Widowmaker Podcast.  What was marketed as a Chirstmas Episode ends up being nothing but random gripes and beast penis.

On Episode 41 of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike, Fretzy and Surly Dan kill an hour and 16 minutes the best way they know how.  Talking nonsese about make believe wildlife scenerios.  Enjoy!

Epiosode 40 of The Widowmaker Podcast is basically a makeup episode for the drunken debauchery of last night.  This episode is a propper podcast where we shoot the $h!t and tell a few hunting stories.

This Episode of The Widowmaker Podcast was recorded in a hotel bar the night before the start of the 2023 Toronto Sportsmens Show.  Special pop in guests include Joe from Hold My Beer Outdoors, Derek from Stix & Stones and some random kid from some random hockey team who had a service wiener dog.

Episode 38 of the Widowmaker Podcast welcomes in the new year.  We start with a bang by giving you the best episode to date!  Surly Dan called his shot prior to recording and he didn't disapoint.  Be sure to listen to the end to take part in the new lemon loaf drinking game.  Take a sip of your drink every time you hear the words "lemon loaf".  You're welcome.  Happy New Year!

On this episode of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike, Surly Dan and Fretzy gather  together to discuss all the things we hate about Christmas.  Sounds positive eh?  Join us as we air our holiday grievances.

In Episode 36 of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike and Surly Dan are joined by hunting buddies, Joe and Derek.  Derek who you may know from one of his 500 businesses including Splashtown Niagara and Joe who you may know as being Joe.  We do a mid season debrief of the 2022 Hunting Season which included a record buck that Derek shot the morning of the podcast.  There is also a massive challenge laid down and friendships will be tested.

In Episode 35 of The Widowmaker Podcast, things go a little offside.  If you are into the 90% Bull$h!t portion of the podcast you will enjoy this episode.  Nostalgic 80's shopping, theft from dead people and "The Timbit Story"

In this episode of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike, Fretzy and Surly Dan debrief two bear hunts.  We morn the loss of Coolio and discuss what is now and forever known as charcoal piss

In recognition of black bear season in Ontario; Mike, Fretzy and Surly Dan talk bear hunting for a fairly short period of time.  Following the hunting chat we draft the top 5 best bears of all time.  You will not want to miss this episode where we finally find out which bear reins supreme! (note this is a comedy segment and not to be taken seriously)

Episode 32 of The Widowmaker Podcast marks the long awaited return from summer hiatus.  Mike, Fretzy and Surly Dan debrief the summer of 2022, toss a few jokes at She Hulk and set the stage for fall hunting podcasts.

In celebration of both Canada Day and Independence Day we are happy to bring you quite possibly the best episode of The Widowmaker Podcast recorded to date!  Very little hunting talk and very little fishing talk.  This episode is all about finding out which country will reign supreme in an iconic product epic showdown.  If you like the Bull$h!t component of The Widowmaker Podcast then this episode is for you!

Episode 30 of The Widowmaker Podcast is essentially an unscheduled hijacking of the podcast by Danny Fretz (Fretzy) and Surly Dan (Surly).  The Dans chirp Mike for the better part of an hour for missing an unscheduled podcast while mixing in some discussion about fishing tackle tackle and baitcaster vs spinner reels.  Nonsense!

Just Mike and Surly Dan on this episode of The Widowmaker Podcast.  Mike and Surly take you on a typical nonsensical journey talking about topics ranging from Top Gun, Obi Wan (no spoilers), Bow Setups and 80's action heros.  Lets not forget the "Great Splake Debate". 

This Episode of The Widowmaker Podcast is a long one.  Record setting in fact.  However every minute is gold!  Mike, Surly Dan and Frety are joined by Derek of Real Sierra Hunting and Splashtown Niagara.  We talk lots of Bull$h!t, turkey hunting and deer hunting.  We also showcase Derek's many talents and businesses.  This man is a work horse and it has paid off for him.  We hope you enjoy this marathon of a podcast as much as we did.

Maybe the best episode ever?  In Episode 27 of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike and Surly Dan go it alone after a last minute guest cancellation.  They talk about their first unsuccessful turkey hunt of the season, but outside of that it's mostly stories, jokes and general nonsense.  Enjoy! 

In Episode 26 of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike and Surly Dan are joined by Joe who is one half of the Hold My Beer Outdoors boys (Fretzy and Geoff took the night off).  After battling audio issues for 7 minutes (bare with us) we get it together and have a great chat about hunting in Alberta vs. Ontario.  As is always the case, we find ourselves talking about food again.  Join us as we discuss various methods of preparing wild game.

Episode 25 of The Widowmaker Podcast features long time friend of the show, Jenny Ma.  Jenny is the host of the Wake Up With Jenny and Friends morning show podcast.  She is also the owner of Oh Cheeky Monkey greeting cards.  Most notably, Jenny is a certified CBT (cognitive behavior therapist) and operates the Mindful Health Clinic.  In  this episode of the podcast we get semi serious for two minutes and have a chat about keeping your mental health in check and taking the time to reconnect with yourself through nature.  Don't worry there are still plenty of  jokes and nonsense banter.  Enjoy!

Bailey Lubberdink is pro staff with Stix & Stones (outdoor apparel).  He also operates Upper North Outfitters out of Barrie Ontario.  This man is wealth of knowledge when is comes to turkey hunting and that is evident in this podcast.  Mike, Surly and Fretzy talk turkey with Bailey in addition to debriefing the Toronto Sportsmen Show.  We also get to hear from the 'Boss Hen'.  Good times!

Just the three of us knockin back some pints and telling stories.  Widowmaker Supply owners, Mike, Fretzy and Surly Dan have been celebrating St Patrick's Day together for many many years.  It is very evident in this podcast.  If you like drinking at a bar with friends, you will love this episode of The Widowmaker Podcast.

Mike and Surly Dan are joined by The Other Mike and they basically do nothing but shoot the $h!t and reminisce of the good times had in New Orleans.  I guess you can call it a travel guide? Or maybe you call just call it entertainment!  Enjoy and listen responsibly.

Surly Dan and Fretzy host Mike as a remote guest while one quarantine.  The Dan's basically lose control of the podcast.  With zero structure the boys talk about everything from, 90's hip hop to Valentines Day to cooking and eating heart to rabbit hunting to what is the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movie? 

Episode 20 of The Widowmaker Podcast features Damian of Commander Outdoors.  Commander Outdoors is an established off road YouTube page featuring the best in ATV and side by side riding.  Get it stuck.  Get it unstuck.  Fix it.  That's the bulk of the discussion.  Also a deep dive into James Bond vs. Jason Bourne.  

Mike and Surly are joined by podcast regular, Steve to celebrate the awesomeness that is cured meat.  This episode was recorded during the annual Widowmaker Meat Weekend.  After day one clean up, the boys share all that they have learned about the process of butchering and curing meat.  As always, hilarity ensues........(note: no one on this podcast is a professional butcher or chef.  Everything discussed in this podcast are the opinions and experiences of amateur/at home butchers/cooks.  Do some of your own research before doing any of the $#!t discussed in this podcast)

Due to a last minute guest rescheduling; Mike, Surly and Fretzy go it alone and unscripted.  This ended up being a happy little mistake as it was one hell of a unique podcast.  We talk about everything from making moonshine with mink dicks to the mispronunciation of  the word milk?

The other Mike joins Fretzy, Surly and Mike to wrap up the Bull$#!t year that was 2021.  We wrap they year up with a few laughs.  Then it gets a little dark.  Then Surly spits a beer in Fretzy's face and it ends on a high note.  Happy New Year everyone from Widowmaker Supply and The Widowmaker Podcast. 

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good podcast.  Surly, Fretzy and Mike are joined by The Other Mike to join in Christmas Cheer.  If you like Surly's laugh this is the episode for you.  I don't think he has ever laughed so hard.  Enjoy and Merry Christmas from The Widowmaker Podcast!

Mike, Fretzy and Surly Dan are joined by two good friends, Bubba and Johnny.  These two clowns had been begging to come on the podcast for months so we gave them a shot.  Hilarity ensued and surprisingly we ended up with something that somewhat resembles a usable podcast recording.  Enjoy! 

In  this Episode of The Widowmaker Podcast, Mike and Surly Dan are joined by trick shot specialist, LittleWhale (a.k.a Doug).  Doug is a master at shooting $h!t.  If it can be shot, he shoots it.  From long bow to sling shot, his videos will blow your mind again and again.  Oh ya, and Fretzy decided to show up to a podcast.

(2 of 2) Another episode of The Widowmaker Podcast recorded in a truck.  Mike and Surly Dan are joined by Steve and the ever so popular Other Mike.  The 2021 Moose Hunt is discussed and debriefed in the expected nonsensical way.

(1 of 2) Another episode of The Widowmaker Podcast recorded in a truck.  Mike and Surly Dan are joined by Steve and the ever so popular Other Mike.  The 2021 Moose Hunt is discussed and debriefed in the expected nonsensical way.

Getting to know this Derek guy was one hell of a fun night for Mike and Surly Dan.  Derek is not only a very experienced hunter, he is the owner of Niagara Face Painting, Splashtown Niagara and Sierra Hunt Club.  We talk hunting, business, He-Man and ThunderCats.  Two plus hours goes by fast!

This episode of The Widowmaker Podcast was recorded while driving home from a weekend grouse hunt in September 2021.  Surly Dan and Mike are joined by their long time friend Steve as they discuss the joys and miseries of grouse hunting on Crown Land.  This includes debate over firearm choice and a tasty new grouse recipe.

On this episode of the Widowmaker Podcast we are joined by Tyler and Marcus of Maritime Goose Hunters.  MGH is a non profit organization that offers no cost guided bird hunts to veterans and first responders in Atlantic Canada.  Lots of laughs had as we discuss waterfowl hunting and other various nonsense.

What started as reciprocation after the boys of Widowmaker Supply made a guest co host appearance  on the Wake Up With Jenny and Friends morning show ended up being a one hell of a good time on The Widowmaker Podcast!  Jenny is host of the growingly popular Wake Up With Jenny and Friends morning show.  She is the owner Mindful Health Clinic and provides online counselling specializing in personal wellness.  She is also vegan.  Sounds like an odd fit?  Think again.... Enjoy this episode where we discuss food, camping faux pas and the most evil villain in cinematic history!

Our good friend Joe joins us on the podcast.  Joe is the manliest most interesting man we know haha.  We chat hunting, bushcraft, meat curing, pickling and how every man should be shaving.  I think we actually dipped below 90% bullshit on this one and it was more like a legit outdoors podcast with the usual laughs incorporated.

In celebration of our 7th Episode (a milestone that Surly Dan says means we've made it) we talk 90's nostalgia including dunkaroos and the elusive monchichi.  We also talk fishing lures and give you an inside look at the annual all fish staff meeting.

In this episode we go 2 hours with the boys from Hold My Beer Outdoors in Alberta Canada.  Probably more like 25% Hunting 25% Fishing, but don't worry there is still 90% Bull$#!t.  We haven't laughed this hard in a long time.  Hope you enjoy!

In  this episode of The Widowmaker Podcast the Other Mike makes a guest appearance to recap our Canada Day fishing trip.  The ghost of Steve Irwin makes a special appearance .

Conrad Davies is a powerlifter turned triathlete.  He is a real estate agent and owner of Breakwall Brewery.  He also happens to be an outdoorsman and new hunter.  In  this episode we go from covid resilience to handjobs from Madonna.  (tell me you're not interested?)

Fishing trip tales including pro safety tips such as how to remove a hook from your hand.  The creation of a new fish handling technique called the 'Jersey Clunk' - Recorded on June 9, 2021

Fretyz is a rock superstar!  Tater tots with Mo Betta spice and a quick chat about turkey hunting.  Oh, and turkey sucks (unpopular opinion?)  

Recorded May 27, 2021

Taquitos, El Snoope and a quick chat about new Ontario (Canada) Moose Hunting Regulations.

We just wanted to test out the new podcast equipment and someone went and pressed the record button.

Recorded May 18, 2021