On The X: Recent Episodes
Excel Boats
Connecting Real People, Industry Professionals, Gear Makers, and Hunting Strategies through podcast format
J Paul Jackson and Rocky Leflore speak with Kelly Brown from Bird Dog Waterfowl about face painting while hunting and if it matters. Rocky Leflore speaks about DuckSouth and the current migration report. J Paul Jackson explores Bird Dog WaterFowl with founder Kelly Brown and learns what the company has in store for the future.
Special Guest:
Kelly Brown from Bird Dog Waterfowl
J Paul Jackson speaks with a special guest, Ryan Neeley from Campchef, about how to properly cook your waterfowl and give it that amazing taste. Ryan touches base on how he spatchcocked a turkey while using his pellet CampChef Grill. Keith Mitchell from Mudbuddy Motors, goes over one of his Staff Faves called the “Mountain Man Breakfast” that he cooks on his CampChef Grill.
Special Guest:
Ryan Neeley- CampChef
Keith Mitchell- MudBuddy Motors
J Paul comes live from California where he and Scott Feist are hunting. The guys go over top waterfowl ducks for California and what has changed for waterfowl hunting in California. Rocky goes over how he has caught people night stealing from his pecan grove. J Paul and Scott go over how California Specklebelly hunting limit is 10 specs. The guys break down the type of waterfowl in California and what is most common to see in the bay area.
Guest: Scott Feist
In today’s episode, we get the pleasure to speak to Ryan Bassham from Sitka Gear and find out what is the best type of Sitka gear to wear in certain weather environments. Ryan goes over the 4 different types of waterfowlers gear from Sitka. J Paul and the team speak about Gore-Tex and what makes it special when hunting. Ryan then enlightens us about some really good hunting tour guides to use for the most bang for your buck.
Speical Guest On The Show:
Ryan Bassham with Sitka Gear
Dave Reynolds with Excel Boats
In this episode of Excel Boats presents On The X Podcast Podcast powered by MudBuddy Motors, J Paul, and the boys share their top candy picks of the season, duck population numbers for 2017 and commiserate the poor quality of their favorite football teams. Welcome back, everyone!!!
We have some great guest coming up on our podcast this year like the Guys at EchoCalls, MudBuddy Motors, Sitka, Excel Boats and hopefully the cast from strangerthings.
In this episode of the On The X podcast, the guys start off talking about about Memorial Day and what they like to eat on Memorial Day. Then, J Paul gives you his recommendation on what gun case works best with airline travel. After that, the guys talk a little about concealing and camoeing a pit blind. Finally, the guys finish talking about duck hunting history and geological history of Reelfoot Lake.
In this episode of the On The X podcast, Rocky and Josh recap the weekend that was. They visit about wedding and wedding speeches. Then, TJ Mallette comes on and talks about his new adventure and guide business he is associated with in Canada. TJ has partnered up with Frontline Waterfowl in Saskatchewan. They will be offereing some of the best duck and goose combos hunts in Canada. If you are looking for a early season waterfowl hunt, TJ would be somebody we highly recommend.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky and J Paul are joined by Captain Tony Smith, of Cold Bay Outfitters. The guys discuss the what, when, where, how much of Duck Hunting Alaska. Duck hunting Alaska had a lot of surprises for the guys. Especially the when and how much it cost to go. Great podcast with a great guide.
In this episode of the After Hours Edition of the On The X podcast, we visit with Bigwater from Ducksouth some more. Bigwater tell us the famous story of missing the first DU banquet he was supposed to attend with Esjay. Then, Bigwater goes on to tell us about the Island Duck hunt him and Donia made and why it quickly ended. Finally, Bigwater tells us about the first time he went on a duck hutning adventure with Ramsey Russell to Ohio.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Josh, and Jake visit about what happened to forums online. Why are they dying? Then the guys visit about exercise and what it takes to be a professional outdoor videographer or photographer. Jake tells you a few tips on getting that perfect shot and what equipment you may need.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky Leflore and Josh Webb are joined by a special guest co-host, Mr. Troy Ruiz. Troy was on the podcast a couple of months ago, before turkey season started. We brought him back in to talk about how turkey season has been for the Primos’ guys. Then, we talk science and ethics of turkey hunting. First, we talk about the “Boss Hen” and how she directs everything to do with groups of turkeys. Then we talk about “Fanning” turkeys. Is is right? Is it ethical? Lots of great info. for the turkey hunters in this episode.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Jeff, and Joel visit with Bigwater. Bigwater tells us about “The Greatest Coot Shoot”, growing up duck hunting, frisbee golf, BDDC, and one of the most famous stories, “The Orkin Man”. Please be advised again this specific podcast is rated PG-13.
In this episode of the On The X Podcast, Rocky, Josh, and J Paul revisit the Delta Waterfowl article about declining duck hunter numbers. We use feedback that we received from, you the listener, as our talking points. We received a very informative message from Crackhead, on Ducksouth, about why he thinks the numbers may be declining. We also received some very good info from users in the Ducksouth group, on Facebook, about why hunter numbers are declining.
We start out with a little Easter talk, football locker room talk, vehicle theft and scams, and husband and wives and how they differ in how they forgive in times of despair.
In this episode of the On The X podcast, Rocky Josh, and J Paul visit about the Delta Waterfowl article about declining duck hunter numbers. Is it real? Is it fake? Why are they declining?
The guys start the show out with a little 1980’s and 1990’s TV trivia. Starting with Saved By The Bell all the way to Home Improvement. Then the guys talk a little hunting tv personalities. Who do they try to emulate?
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Josh, and Jake are joined by Jim Ronquest of RNT. The guys start out on airplanes and move to social media. I bet you never knew Jimbo was a huge turkey hunter. He is and he tells us all about it. Then, finally the guys move on to talk about TV and what the future holds for companies with shows and the sponsors that sponsor them.
IT MAY BE LONG BUT IT SHO IS GOOD!!!!!!
Let me preface this by saying, if you are not a member of Ducksouth, this story will fly right over your head. Also, this is a after hours edition of the podcast. It contains a few cuss words. If you are under 13 turn it off now.
In this first part of the “Bigwater Roast”, Rocky, Joel, Jeff, Bigwater, and Ted10 relive the Crossgates Lake WMA story.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Josh, and J Paul are joined by wetland expert, Mr. Bill Sheppard. For those of you from Ducksouth, he is also known as Novacaine. Bill joins us to talk about the adverse effects of leaving water on hardwoods to long. He also goes into great detail talking about hydrology, historical hydrology of land on duck hunting, and what types of oaks produce the best food for ducks.
In the opening the guys talk abour Josh’s big miss or big hit(whichever you want to call it) this weekend. The guys also talk about the new opening for the podcast and The Masters.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky and Josh are joined by one of the internet’s biggest sensations in the hunting world. Yawt! Yawt! Should be all we have to say to give you a hint of who it is. This is one you don’t want to miss out on.
In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Josh, and Jake talk about two important topics. First, they visit about the pranks that different outdoor companies pulled on its social media following on April Fools Day. Then they talk about the best pranks they have pulled in their lifetime.
Then the guys go to hunting and talk about Jake’s travels while filming duck hunting shows and where he thinks the best hunting is across the US. Then the guys visit about flyaway changes and why they think things are changing.
In this episode of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Josh, and J Paul are back together to discuss some duck hunting. We talk about the best spots to plan a trip to and then J Paul talks about some of the worst he has seen. Josh gives you data from last years migration report to tell you where you should be planning a trip this coming season. Then the guys talk to Josh about his trip to Dallas to watch Ms. State in the National Championship.