Go Flush Yourself

#65: Happy New Gear! 2026 Upland Hunting Season Kickoff + Patterning Results

The 2026 upland season is officially underway, and Jared and Matt are kicking things off with some new toys. In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, we talk about the new

#64: Cockers, Sprockers, & Springers: Josh Riddle Talks Bird Dogs

Josh Riddle of Rocky’s Kennels returns to the Go Flush Yourself podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, summer conditioning, bird d

#63: Cocker Spaniel Training, Breeding, & Cato Boards with Jordan Horak

Jordan Horak returns to Go Flush Yourself for a wide-ranging conversation about what really creates exceptional bird dogs. We discuss puppy development, early neurologica

#62: Is the Airedale Terrier the Ultimate Do-It-All Hunting Dog?

Most bird hunters think of Springers, Labs, or German Shorthairs when they picture an upland dog. But what about an Airedale Terrier? In this episode of Go Flush Yoursel

#61: Are We Overthinking Birdshot? | George Konetes from New Hunters Guide

In this episode Matt talks with George Konetes from New Hunters Guide! We talk more shotgun ballistics and what really matters to hunters in the field. Watch George on hi

#60: Tom Roster: The Man Who Tested 28,000 Birds | Shotgun Ballistics, Steel Shot & The Science of Lethality

Tom Roster has spent 50 years testing, designing, and improving shotgun ammunition. As a ballistics researcher, inventor, and author, he’s helped shape the development of

#59: Have You Been Lied to About Shotgun Shells? Flight Day Ammo Breaks It Down

Does faster ammo actually kill birds better? Are stacked loads, non-spherical shot, and oversized steel shot worth the money? Flight Day Ammo founder Ben Myers joins us f

#58: Chokes, Ballistics, and Better Shotgun Performance with Jimmy Muller

Jimmy Muller, founder of Muller Chokes, joins Matt and Jared for a deep dive into shotgun ballistics, choke design, and shotshell performance. They discuss why slower loa

#57: Bird Hunting in the PNW with Rob Hubble of Northwest Wingshooters

Jared and Matt talk with Rob Hubble of Youtube's Northwest Wingshooters. Rob is our first guest to not hunt over a flushing dog at all but gets plenty of Pacific Northwes

#56: Cocker Spaniels in the Uplands: Hunting Birds, Running Trials, and Life at Home with Jeff Lusk

In this episode, Matt sits down with Jeff Lusk to talk cocker spaniels, field trials, hunting season plans, and what makes these little flushing dogs so addictive. They d

#55: Field Spaniels: The Rare Flushing Breed You’ve Probably Never Heard of with Mike Ritterbeck

We have a new website! Check out goflushyourself.org for info about the show, our blog, and store! Also, we have a fun new brand: FLUSH HAPPENS! It's for the less seriou

#54: Idaho Grouse Hunting, Goldens, & French Brittanys with Author Andrew Marshall Wayment

In this episode, Matt talks with Andrew Marshall Wayment, author of upland books and the owner of a golden retriever and a French Brittany. You can find Wayment on Insta

#53: Labs Deep Dive: Picking the Right Line, Pedigrees, Pointing Labs, & Real Talk with Dennin & Taylor

Jared and Matt talk labs with Taylor Esvelt and Dennin Harding! Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland

#52 Cockers, Springers, and Labs with Charlie Thorburn

In this episode, Matt chats with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs. Charlie is a world-renowned breeder and trainer of springers, cockers, and labradors from Scotland. C

#51: Ron Boehme Interview

Matt and Jared sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast! Ron is also known for The Upland Institute and his appearances on MeatEater. We talk about his cocker,

#50: Michaela Maupin Interview

In this episode, Matt and Jared talk with Idaho hunter and springer enthusiast, Michaela Maupin! On top of her springer, Michaela hunts ducks with her husband over their

#49: Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation 2025

In this episode Matt sits down with Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever chapter Vice President, Matt Staudenmaier, and Clays for Conservation's 2025 champion, Dennin Hardin

#48: The History of the Pump Shotgun in the Uplands

In this episode Matt takes you through the history of the pump shotgun in the uplands. Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.

#47: Book Review of Wingshooting the Palouse

This episode is our first book review! We peel back the cover of Wingshooting the Palouse: Pursuing American Upland Tradition from Eastern Washington by fellow Washington

#46: James Harter Interview

Jared and Matt talk to fellow Eastern Washington bird hunter, James Harter! James is best known as the creator and moderator for EWUBH. He is an avid upland hunter, chasi