Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Graham. Tyler is a heck of a mule deer hunter and has a ton of experience chasing giants. The guys talk about that and talk about epic hunting. Then Tyler talks about a snowmobile accident he had. He was in rough shape and told he may never walk again. He has been fighting his way back to good health all by his mental fortitude, hard work and dedication. Its an amazing story and Tyler is the example for perspective and mental toughness. We can all learn from this podcast.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Mark Livesay. Mark is a wizard when it comes to E-scouting. He has so much knowledge and so many tactics for consistently finding elk. The guys have a great podcast chatting about zones of pressure, defining your hunt strategy, habitat animals like and much more. An absolute must listen if you have a western hunt this season.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with South Cox from Stalker Stick bows. This is an awesome conversation between a couple guys that absolutely love bowhunting. They talk about what it takes to get close and in South's case, ultra close. They talk about mistakes they have made and the evolution of becoming a proficient bowhunter. There's a lot of good muley info in this one as well as tips you can use for other species.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his spring bear season. It makes for good information as he talks about what he did right and mistakes he made. He dissects the plays he made and how dang good you have to be when stalking to be successful. He then talks about his upcoming big game season and the work he is putting in to be at his very best. He dives into the details of physical shape, shooting, scouting and time during season. This is a great solo podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this week's episode Brian Barney sits down with Preston Ward from MTN Physio. Preston is a die hard bowhunter and has a ton of knowledge about human performance. He helps guys rehab from injuries and is really knowledgeable about range of motion, strength and flexibility. He also helps guys get prepared for the most demanding hunts on the planet. Preston and Brian have a great discussion this week all about health and longevity.

In this episode Brian sits down with Dan Pickar. Dan is Brian's cohost on EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. The guys have a great friendship and both absolutely love to chase elk. This is a two part episode with the second part being released on EBJ. The guys get into tactics that work for them chasing big bulls. They break down the early season and the peak of the rut. There is so much information in this podcast and is a must listen if you hunt or have ever wanted to hunt elk.

In this episode Brian sits down with Marc Smith. Marc got his start with Eastmans' so the guys visit about that a bit. Then they get into talking about passion as Marc has recently committed himself to getting back into top physical condition. His motivation is to get back to hunting extreme country for mule deer and elk with his bow is the catalyst for his commitment. It's a great conversation and the fellas also talk about chasing sheep with a bow, failure, success and more.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tom Schneider from Stuck In The Rut. Tom is a blue collar hunter that carries his work ethic into everything he does. He is able to find consistent success in tough to hunt units. The guys discuss that as well as how to hunt the thick timber. They also talk about structuring their lives to get enough time to chase their dreams in the mountains. A great conversation full of good information this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Lane Walters. The guys really dive into staying involved and informed in the initiatives and regulations coming down the pipe. We have to make our voices heard and protect what we all love so much, hunting. They talk about what we can all do to help our fellow hunters and future generations. Along with that they visit about Alaskan hunting and some elk and mule deer as well.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse works on thousands of bows and so the guys discuss how to set them up from scratch. They talk about what's important and what's not that big of a deal. If you want a forgiving, good shooting bow this conversation will help you get next level bow set up. The guys also get into hunting mule deer during the tough October season. A great EE podcast this week.

In this episode Brian sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is a die-hard elk bowhunter and has killed some giant bulls. He specializes in finding Public Land monsters. He puts a ton of effort into his scouting and preparation and the results speak for themselves. If you love hunting elk and have dreamed of those next level bulls, this podcast is for you.

This week Brian has his buddy Marlon Holden back on the podcast. Marlon is incredibly successful on giant mulies in all different habitats. The guys talk over his Tiberon Island hunt along with some of his other adventures from this past season. They also talk about what it takes mentally, and physically to find consistent success. Along with that they talk about their enjoyment and love for the game.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Guymon. Brian has been trying to link up with Jace for a while and they finally put it together. The conversation did not disappoint as the guys discuss giant bucks, giant bulls and more. You will be able to listen in on what it takes to find and harvest big critters. An absolute must listen this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jake Downs from Earn Your Hunt Podcast. The guys have a great conversation based around structuring your life to get more time hunting. They talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles and good jobs. The chat about being responsible, family and of course, hunting. These are two blue-collar guys that get a lot of time in the field and they share how they do it.

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast all about spring bears. Season is right around the corner and Brian breaks down 20 years of bowhunting Black bears. He talks about the different times of year and what bears are up to. He goes over where to look, how to stalk, still hunting and keeping yourself safe out there. It's a great solo episode full of useful tactics.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tristan Schatz and Paul Gibs. These are two young guys that are absolutely getting after it. They dive into how they are finding such success at a young age. These guys are are doing everything the right way and having fun pushing their limits. They talk about execution, bowhunting prowess, E-scouting, boots to ground and being all in. A great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jackson Reed from Eberlestock. Jackson is a young go-getter, hungry for adventure. This past season he drew a really good elk tag and the guys break down his hunt. It's a lot of pressure to have a good tag and there are a lot of logistics that go along with it. They talk about that as well as an epic mule deer hunt he went on this past season. A great conversation and episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Andrew Whitney from Stone Glacier. The guys have a great conversation all about archery success. They talk about execution on the shot and how to handle the big moments. Then they dive deep on animal recovery. They talk about the good, the bad and everything in between. They get into their process of waiting, paying attention to the details and blood trailing to find that downed animal. A great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd is the editor for Eastmans' magazines, hosts the Wingman Podcast and is a great outdoorsman. He talks to a bunch of consistently successful guys as well as being an accomplished big game hunter. The guys have a great conversation all about getting the most out of your western hunting. They talk in depth about what it takes and how to think outside the box. It's a stellar, long episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Kevin Toye from the Focused Hunting Podcast. Kevin is super disciplined and consistent and is now reaping the rewards in his bowhunting. The guys dive into the mindset behind their success. They also break down Kevin's elk season. It's a great story as Kevin was dealing with an injury and had to hunt smart to find success. Another great episode this week between a couple like minded bowhunters.