On Gravel: Recent Episodes
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Powderhook's On Gravel is a freewheeling conversation about all facets of hunting and the outdoors, hosted by three lifelong outdoorsmen who aim to entertain, educate, and ultimately invite more people to join them. Frequent themes include good dogs, memorable days in the field, real country music, bourbon, and stories of life where the blacktop ends.
Inches & Integrity- this week the crew talks through Scoring of Game and Fish and the systems we use to monitor trophy sizes.
Old man injuries, Kid's fishing exploits, and the problem with modern snail mail, bachelor parties and a new trophy book?
This week the guys talk about turkey hunting (with a bow), a corner crossing examination and an expose' with Nebraska's worst Turkey Hunter on Nebraska's worst Turkey Hunting.
Protect your ears from loud bangs and other podcasts. Listen in as the fellas debate the merits of ear protection, argue the elk season away, Blame Canada, and call conservationists to care about carbon credits.
They're back! And with a new Co-Host in tow (maybe). This week's topics are: Chickens, Canada, Home delivered lush juice, hat styles, Tundra Swan Migration Patterns and how to stop it, passing 2-year-old bucks (or not), Dinger's lack of value on most hunts, Guest etiquette in hunt camp, crossbow contention and how we distribute hunters across the landscape as we work towards solving the access issue.
The Hosts walk down their Memory Lanes, discuss infrastructure, deer drives, Dinger's new motif, eyeball technology, questionable parenting advice, horrible trees, high-priced hay, a cloud of grasshoppers, and much more (or less).
On Gravel goes to DC. Propaganda abounds, a flip flop on Beavers, The local tour guide talent really going to crap, Conservation Tech in the Midwest, Shooting Ranges as an entry to hunting, Crow-ologists, Pioneers in the modern lens & so much more (or less).
This week the truck seems a little empty but, McKean and Dinger push through. Stories you might hear, how a one-legged man does in a turkey butt-kickin' contest, a gravel road staple bites the dust, a tale of two or three trucks, and a whole lot more (or less).
This week Andrew and Dinger bid farewell to Bronson and take a look back at their time together on the show. Other topics the airing of grievances, Conservation Organizations, Show Reviews, It's better than nothing, Bullying Eric, and the final installment of stump the biologist.
This week your hosts Eric Dinger, Andrew McKean & Ryan Bronson discuss their band (again), The recent R3 discussions and one of the guys is leaving the show. All that and so much more (or less).
Skip to 49:54 for some R3 News
This week hosts Andrew Mckean, Eric Dinger and Ryan Bronson discuss: -How to lose podcast producers and alienate audio editors -Pike Fishing & The Art(s) that it inspires -The History of R3 and A Revolution -Bronson's affinity for urine... of the blue variety -How to Name and Build a Band (because why not...)
This week Ryan Bronson, Andrew McKean and Eric Dinger sit down and talk about...
Decommissioned, Muscag, Rona' Nebraska, Humpin Grass in the Swamp, Dinger Decorative Devegetation, Blue Urine, Girl Scout Cookies, Hurricane Season and Southern Durability and No Named Northern Blizzards, Man Crushin, Wolves, McKean's Idle Hands, Plaid Ascots, Earnesty and Honesty, Are you Pro Hunting...ENOUGH?, A Wolf Hunting Story, Smoke Jumping, Grabbin Lynx, Bronson's Worst Joke of All Time, Covering the Wisconsin Wolf Hunt ( a fresh take? ), America's Best Boat Bar, Tankin', Fireball, Nebraska Good Life, Nebraska Good Times, Turkey Hunting Plans, A dangerous Plan to hit the Niobrara in a Bovine H20 Recepticle.
This week Ryan Bronson, Andrew McKean and Eric Dinger talk about the most dangerous minerals, a new show segment, Outdoor News, a new line of SWAG, Lead, Ticks & Lyme's Disease, Rural Broad Band, Oklahoma, McKean's run on Commissioner, Bats, Terrible Podcast Producers, Terrible Podcasts, Terrible Jokes and so much less.
This week Andrew McKean, Eric Dinger & Ryan Bronson kick rocks, trading horse blankets, carbon monoxide poisoning on the ice, fishing faux pas, crappy minnows, bait shops where you can get smoked, what to do when your minnows suck, Prom Dates, soliloquies, A squirrel gets its nut while a coyote gets its mutt, Dinger addressing coyotes in the bear, Dinger makes a great predator call, coyotes trippin' on horse dung, a train goes both ways, how to spice up your valentines day (or not) and so much more...or less.
This week On Gravel, Andrew McKean, Eric Dinger, and Ryan Bronson discuss SHOT, Respective weather patterns, Midges, Spearing Pike without Ice, New On Gravel Products, Medium distance shooting, 6.9, Wildcattin', Ballistics, Outdoor marketing trends, New Gauges of Shotguns, Not leaving the lake till you drill a hold, 8 inches vs 6 inches (is the extra 2 inches worth it?), Inauguration, Coyote calling, bending bullets, and understanding why we are in an Ammo Shortage by examining the entire ammo supply chain.
Join Eric Dinger, Ryan Bronson, and Andrew McKean for an On Gravel Christmas episode. The crew talks Christmas traditions, Eric's campaign to expand the countries taste for game meat, and Bronson's credo for Jerky. Other topics discussed- ice fishing, kidney stones, charcuterie, homemade crackers, hunting stories, bird dogs and ice, McRibs, Dinger's expanding household maintenance crew, Giving Credit where it's due and much more.
Eric is back! But not without additional tech problems, of course. Andrew is heated about an encounter with an ex-friend who he caught in the very duck spot McKean took him to last year. And Bronson is FUMING about ammo shortages, conspiracies and how they both lead to his current employment situation.
McKean has an elk in the back of his truck just waiting to be butchered. Bronson is keeping traditions alive this Thanksgiving by still making his son sit alone at the kids table. And Dinger is M.I.A. for this week's episode as technology has failed him once again.
Eric is playing hooky this episode leaving the other guys to run buck wild. Ryan does his best to stay out of the politics this week although you can tell he's busting at the seams. And Andrew is proud of his daughter who is hunting hunting solo and filling tags.
Dinger is fired up this election season making some wild predictions about the future of our great nation. Bronson tells stories of hunting chickens and sleeping in the back of his truck, hard time out there being unemployed. And McKean is on to bigger and better things with a brand new truck and a new career.
Are you having troubles with flaccid pickles? Andrew has just the fix to keep things crunchy. Bronson picks a fight with folks who enjoy the tradition of a side-by-side shotgun. And Dinger scratches his head as to why the water coloring business is an extremely lucrative one.
Bronson spends his Covid days trying to replicate the one thing he loves most, the Minnesota state Fair. Dinger's looking forward to his weekend of talking trash to his dearest friends while dove hunting. And McKean has some nice looking cattle for sale if any a listener is interested in some free range beef.
The gang shares their favorite redneck ways to take care of mice infestations. Andrew gets the pleasure of dumping the Rocky Mountain Roller contraption. Ryan has invested in a new business involving a fleet of Buckthorn Assassins. And Eric shares a hilarious joke that you just had to be there to see...what?
Andrew is staunchly opposed to trying "Gopher Roping" as he claims it's far, far better shooting varmints. Eric battles rain water at the homestead learning the hard way that the drains actually need to be cleared. And Ryan romanticizes about the 5 best cups of coffee he's ever enjoyed.
Bronson has a comprehensive list of dirty sounding animal names from around the world. Dinger tries to solve the looming issue the conservation groups are facing during the pandemic. And McKean reminisces on an old friend who had the best duck hunting spots.
Bronson rants about Woodrow Wilson and some sort of genetics collecting conspiracy. Eric is finally a "big boy" after catching a walleye over 25 inches. And McKean shares an epic story of a trip to India involving getting stranded, lost treasure, and man-eating cats!
Dinger tries to convince the guys to try roping gophers once again. Andrew shares about his tragic past involving 2 wives and some toxic mushrooms. And Bronson has an all time rant that would make even Rush Limbaugh blush.
Bronson's having some technical issues again, you'd think he'd have it figured out by now. Eric's hesitant to buy a new Leatherman holster because he will look like a "New Money" homesteader. An McKean dives into the worst smells that have ever resided in his truck.
Dinger tries to avoid explaining why he doesn't carry a pocket knife by deflecting to a story about Andrew eating an iguana. Bronson explains to his loyal facebook fans what a wood duck box and a piano recital have in common. And Andrew is still cleaning his mud room where his dog, Nelly, and a golfball became very close.
The fellas discuss their guilty pleasures. Can you guess which pleasure belongs to each host? Listening to Rod Stewart whilst blushing; Reading and arguing with teenagers on Starwars Fan Fiction blogs; and spending hours on TikTok trying to learn new dad jokes to use on the podcast.
It's the episode of spring hunting disappointment! Bronson sulks as he has plans to go turkey hunting with his kid but gets ditched for Minecraft. Dinger has a successful turkey hunt but is bummed his kid was distracted by phone games. And McKean's kids not wanting to join him on his weekend turkey hunt, actually proved to be his favorite hunt yet.
Bronson patiently awaits along with his social media following for the ducklings to hatch. Dinger is getting a horse, well his daughter is getting a horse but Dinger gets to do all the work! And McKean wastes no time to let Dinger know how terrible it will be to put his horse down.
McKean has some useful metrics for you to use while social distancing, like 2 canoe paddles or one mule deer's length. Dinger claims to have gone 3 for 3 on shooting muskrats from the deck, which the guys have some suspicions about. And Bronson talks about his live wood duck viewing operation he has going on.
Bronson is back at it, spying on wood ducks and sharing videos on social media. Eric explains to us what "Chicken Math" is, which he learned from his 9 year old daughter who loves animals. And Andrew tells a provocative story about his buddy Les who is essentially a Joe Exotic doppelgänger.
Bronson has a quality rant about the state of Illinois closing their parks and WMA's over the virus. McKean derails the conversation about changing flat tires. And Dinger fails to be the macho man once again in an attempt to gain approval from his hunting buddies.
Eric has no fears over the Coronavirus. Bronson visits the World's Smallest Zoo in South Dakota. And Andrew sheds light on his redneck past.
The guys don't know where Eric's at to start the episode, must have had something to do with Bronson sending the last episode to Eric's wife. Bronson gives some over the counter hunting advice for a turkey hunt in the hills of South Dakota. And McKean is wants to get to the bottom of borrow pits, ditches?
Andrew tells a story of a dog named "Sue", well it's actually Scott. Bronson puts the medical gloves on and get to work on his dog's anal glands. And Dinger thinks he has the key to training woman, but in reality, they have been training him his whole life.
Dinger wants you to PICK UP YOUR DAMN TRASH which he colorfully explains in the best rant of 2020 so far. Bronson tries to find a way to explain that killing animals isn't his favorite thing in the entire world. And McKean once again shamelessly plugs his 4 part series on OutdoorLife.
Andrew memorializes a friend by sharing a story of 2 guys on a road trip. Bronson uses the podcast as an excuse to get access to the SHOT Show. And Dinger tries out his new sledding hill in his back yard only to have his young children laugh in his face.
Andrew has trouble giving away his money, any takers? Bronson has discovered his favorite kind of fishing, with a gun on a lake. And Dinger looks forward to, once again, using his belt to prove Andrew has the smallest head at SHOT Show.
The fellas get to the bottom of the regional country road wave. Are you a 1, 2 or 4 finger waver? McKean Reunites with his boys for a couple of hunts over the holidays. Bronson tells a story of the time he slipped a blind legislator a beer during a meeting. And Dinger tries to think of some ideas on how to be the coolest kids at the SHOT Show bar.
On this episode, Bronson struggles with his audio so bare with us! Luckily he doesn't talk too much. McKean finishes his his 2019 resolution by sleeping outside in 10 degree weather. And Dinger breaks tradition with his dad by NOT partaking in the Christmas pheasant hunt.
The fellas recap their successful fall hunting seasons this week. Bronson's son shot his first deer in his coming of age moment. Andrew had threw a hunting party out in Montana where the theme was 70's gear only! And Dinger found success with his mentee potentially creating generations of hunters.
Andrews all backwards this episode, much had spun on on the back roads. Bronson recounts the time he gutted his first deer with the help of his mom. And Dinger definitely, for sure, 100% does NOT watch the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Andrew's about fed up with hunters trespassing on his land. Bronson apologizes to Dinger for being so sensitive about last week's episode. And Dinger recounts his "heroic" close-encounter with a couple does on the interstate.
Andrew takes up one of America's greatest past time traditions of smoking tobacco. Bronson informs the audience of one of Dinger's biggest secrets which includes Pop Sugar Fitness videos and purple panties. Dinger, well, he's just emasculated.
McKean returns from his big trip to Greenland to go right to work in the... pot fields? Bronson leaves the gun at home and put's it all on his son to pack the freezer this fall. And Dinger's taking a note from Mama McKean and stopping in all the small towns they pass during a South Dakota pheasant hunt.
Andrew is absent this episode working on an assignment in Greenland for Donald Trump. Dinger is terrified of the tick making you allergic to red meat after learning of another deer-hunter-now-vegan. And Bronson is talking 2A again, but this time making some really good points.
McKean is getting prepared for the little town's homecoming parade. Bronson is with Andrew in Grassgrow doing some sage grous hunting in the hills of Montana. Dinger's all alone back in Lincoln hanging out with a humming bird.
Bronson is now the official CEO of On Gravel Enterprises after cutting loose from his previous company. McKean gets his old job back as Editor in Chief at OutdoorLife. Dinger battles with a nasally stuffy nose dues to allergies. And the all talk about how HUNTING IS FINALLY BACK!
Dinger wants to throw a big party in the downtown district of Lincoln to celebrate the rifle deer season. McKean invited his mentee from last season, Nick, back out to hunt this year, but this time he's on his own. And Bronson has only one priority this fall and that's to get his 10 year old son his first whitetail buck.
This week on gravel, you may or may not want to skip through the middle where Bronson drags on, and on, and on about XXX. Eric is now officially a country boy, after moving into his new estate. And McKean stays pretty quiet, really only concerned about how everyone's dog is doing.
Dinger is moving to a place he where the fear of cops getting called on him for peeing off the back deck is minimal. Andrew does his best to make the case that patty melts are not just fancy burgers. And Bronson has very strong feelings on what a camping meal should be. (hint: it involves 0 dishes)
Bronson is free to express his true feelings on America's gun manufacturers now that his company sold Savage Arms for a pretty penny. Dinger finally makes it on to the Kin Scale for a couple of... not so great dad jokes. McKean Just rolls on about trains and dirt and artifacts or something.
Andrew's inner child took him over on the Fourth by trying to light a whole box of fireworks off at once. Bronson gives us a history lesson on the North American Model of Conservation. And Dinger escapes another year of feeling old by getting the cops called on his block party.
In this 4th of July themed podcast, we learn that Eric would never survive a summer night in an Italian hostel. Bronson has a couple of grievances with big government which he lays out in his new Declaration of Independence. And McKean uses some choice words to describe a drunken fishing trip with a couple of fellas named Doug.
Bronson shares his one strict rule when it comes to fishing: Live by the Bobber, Die by the Bobber. Dinger's conflicted about his son's organized sports cutting into summer fishing time. And Andrew hits the road in search of some interesting camping locations.
The fellas give their best (or worst) marriage advice to Marty, the On Gravel producer. Eric feels like his whole career riding on gravel has been a lie. And Bronson & Andrew team up once again on this week's dichotomous question by choosing... sausage.
In this episode, Eric wins this week's round of Stump The Biologist, Bronson wishes he was born 20 years earlier so he could claim his Social Security before it runs out, and Andrew recites for everyone an old Scottish lyric. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Andrew recaps his cross country road trip with his mother riding shotgun. Bronson teaches his boy that it's perfectly fine to ditch mom on mother's day to go hunting. And Dinger gives the best and worse business advice anyone can receive. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Tune in to hear about Eric's latest adventures around the world and his intimate moment with a fish. Bronson confesses his involvement in the Democratic National Committee. And McKean for once lives a semi-regular life, hanging around home, coaching the local track team. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
The boys argue about who they would rather be stuck with until the end of time, Eric makes Bronson jealous talking about his upcoming trip, and Andrew tells us tales of 2 amazing shots, one by skill, the other by luck. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
This episode gets a little emotional as Andrew grieves the inevitable departure of his long-time hunting buddies. Dinger tries to console him with his dumb/smart charm but to no avail. And Bronson rambles on about farmland drainages or something. Right here, on gravel. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Join the fellas on gravel this week as they dream of podcast sponsors and swap stories of April fools pranks. And finally, for once, no discussion of dogs. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Flood your ears with sonorous stories from a melting Montana. We'll wade to prom, wax nostalgic about the old ways, and Bronson will use the word davenport without his Grandma in the room. The gravel turns muddy this time of year, but turkey season is here and our tuxes are in town. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
The Golden State is considering a ban on trapping and the 3 OG Amigos share their thoughts on why you should care, whether you're a card-carrying Californian, a line-running trapper, or something more sane. Plus, you'll find out what we're saving (Spoiler Alert: it's not Andrew's dog). Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
This week each member of our beautiful battery takes his turn annoying his wife. And speaking of annoying, we attempt to explain why we "love" our Labrador companions. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
You know what you get when you complain about the snow? A bad attitude. And snow. Pump some sunshine into your life this week courtesy of the On Gravel crew. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Expressing and gesticulating are pretty common behaviors amongst podcasters, but you'll definitely want to hear what Bronson expresses this week. Plus, some discussion about "critter groups" and drunk Utes this week On Gravel. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
This episode is so cold it might freeze up the septic vent pipe on your roof. But fear not, McKean will tell you how to fix both your pipe and your hunter ed program. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Are predator derbies justifiable? Who does more damage to hunting's image - hunters or anti-hunters? And should harps be banned? Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
What the heck is a chasseur, you ask? Listen in as hosts Bronson, McKean, and Dinger unpack the topic of inclusivity in the outdoors and attempt to settle an age-old debate. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Trigger warning: This week your hosts Bronson, McKean, and Dinger discuss the state of manhood. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
A Coonass, a Jackpine Savage, and a politician walk into a bar. This episode is what happened next. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
State agencies are the big topic this week as hosts Bronson, McKean, and Dinger discuss the future of the managers prescribed in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Plus, we introduce the Kinnometer. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
This week On Gravel, hosts Bronson, McKean, and Dinger talk politics just long enough to spread out the stories of the dumb things their labs do. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Tape up your vents and join us as McKean recounts the weirdest dream this side of Inception. Zinke's out, CRP and spiders are in. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Join us in laughing at Andrew after the greatest pig story ever told, plus learn a creative way to get yourself a new shotgun. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Join us this week as your hosts admit to skipping meetings to elk hunt (specifically, Bronson), recap their midwestern rooster travels and discuss dogs, both devil and not. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
It’s deer season! Let’s celebrate with a few memorable stories and an informative dive into deer management. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Join us On Gravel as hosts Bronson, McKean, and Dinger talk squirrels, introduce Demitri, and wax-on about Fish and Wildlife Agencies. BONUS: Enjoy an interview with local knife maker, Chris Johnsrud the owner of Beartooth Custom Knives. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Your hosts describe what pleasure it brings to head back to their hometowns for family hunting trips and how hideous mustaches can send the wrong message. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Men don't talk much about death. Listen in as your hosts laugh and cry about days gone by.
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We're all Public Land Owners, but not all of us will suffer the riddles, Dad Jokes, and terrible stories of this week's episode of On Gravel. Enjoy!
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Why do you hunt? Why do we hunt? Let's talk about it, then invite someone new.
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A couple of Powderhookers and an ammo man discuss mentoring, training dogs, and chasing grouse. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Keep or ditch the intro? Which is the better Dakota? Join the On Gravel hosts as they mix a serious CWD conversation with a few laughs. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Gentleman scholars Bronson, McKean, and Dinger begin their campaign to abolish bro-country music. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
After settling the sunflower seed debate, your hosts get a little passionate about mentoring. Paul Harvey would be proud. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
It's the cabernet climax, the pinot payoff, the zinfandel zenith; it's the conclusion to the winiest deer hunting story you'll hear all day. Join the Hemmingway wannabes of the On Gravel Podcast as we debate the important stuff and laugh about the rest. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Hosts McKean, Bronson, and Dinger cover all the important stuff. Welcome to Episode 2 of On Gravel. Download the newest version of Powderhook: get.pwdrhk.com/t26CBIW85P
Here's what we want to say: Join us as hosts Bronson, McKean, and Dinger lay down the yarn-spinningest yeoman of a podcast ever to tickle your eardrums.
Here's something closer to accurate: This is the first-ever episode of On Gravel.
About your hosts:
Ryan Bronson - Director of Conservation and Public Policy for Vista Outdoor, makers of Federal Ammunition, Savage Rifles, Primos Hunting apparel, Bushnell optics, and just about anything else you could need as a hunter or shooter. Ryan's job is to make sure hunters are represented in access, policy, and political conversations throughout the country.
Andrew McKean - The best facial hair-grower you'll likely ever meet, Andrew is a long-time journalist in the outdoor world. As editor-in-chief of Outdoor Life Magazine, Andrew solidified his standing among the greatest living outdoor communicators.
Eric Dinger - Founder of Powderhook, the tech company that exists to create more hunters. Powderhook's app enables people to become Digital Mentors so they can help others become hunters.