The Mountain Dude Podcast

Two Misses, One Buck and a Brutal Start: Part 1- Chris and Rodger

Got questions? Send us a text! Chris Young and Roger Holscher sit down from hunting camp to recap the highs and lows of early-season desert mule deer hunting. In Part 1

He Chased This 193 Inch Mule Deer for Two Months: Brayden Staples

Got questions? Send us a text! Brayden Staples joins the Mountain Dude Podcast to share the story behind his incredible 193 inch Utah mule deer and the months of persist

Elk Calling Tactics for Every Phase of the Rut | Dirk Durham

Got questions? Send us a text! Dirk Durham—better known as “The Bugler” from Phelps Game Calls—joins the Mountain Dude Podcast for a complete breakdown of archery elk ca

Elk Every Year- Secrets to Long-Term Success in the West: Zach Bowhay

Got questions? Send us a text! Back by popular demand! We are re-airing this episode from Summer 2025 on how to kill elk EVERY YEAR! It's just in time for September

How to Hunt Mature Mule Deer in Pressured Units | Martin Chag

Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with mule deer hunter Martin Chag to break down what it takes to consistently fi

Building of THEORY1 with Jamieson Crast & Austin Miller

Got questions? Send us a text! What does it take to build a premium rifle company from the ground up—and document the failures, risks, and hard-earned wins along the way

What Should You Actually Eat in the Backcountry? Kyle Camp

Got questions? Send us a text! Backcountry nutrition can make or break your hunt—and expensive gear won’t compensate for poor preparation. Kyle Kamp of Valley to Peak N

Chad Mendes: The Preparation Behind Greatness

Got questions? Send us a text! UFC legend Chad Mendes joins the Mountain Dude Podcast to talk about the mindset, discipline, and preparation that carried him from a smal

How to Balance Hunting, Fatherhood, and Family: Chris Young

Got questions? Send us a text! Hunting is about more than filling tags—it’s about the experiences, lessons, and traditions we pass down to the next generation. In this

Grizzly Charges, Plane Crashes & 300 Days in the Field: Dan Whitmus

Got questions? Send us a text! Professional hunter, guide, and lifelong outdoorsman Dan Whitmus returns to the Mountain Dude Podcast for one of our favorite conversation

Don't Leave Dad at the Trailhead | Jake Arvold & Kaylee Stevens | First Phorm Outdoors

Got questions? Send us a text! What if taking better care of yourself meant more seasons in the mountains with the people you love? In this episode of the Mountain Dude

Most Men Stop Living Before They Die: Red Beard Outdoors

Got questions? Send us a text! What happens when a man refuses to settle for a life of comfort, routine, and simply going through the motions? In this episode of the Mo

How to Actually Kill Big Mule Deer: Travis Nowotny

Got questions? Send us a text! What separates hunters who occasionally get lucky from hunters who consistently find and kill mature mule deer year after year? In this e

The Man Behind Hunting's Best Stories: Luke Dusenbury

Got questions? Send us a text! If you've watched hunting films featuring Brady Miller, Brian Call, Nate Simmons, John Gabrio, or projects produced alongside some of

Why They Started Filming Their Hunts and Never Stopped: Mtn2Mtn Media

Got questions? Send us a text! On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with the crew behind Mtn2Mtn Media to talk about the passion, purpose, and chaos

The Battle Every Hunting Father Understands | Kevin Guillen

Got questions? Send us a text! What happens when fatherhood, business, fitness, and western hunting all collide? In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris You

From American Idol to Backcountry Elk Hunting | Sean Curtis

Got questions? Send us a text! On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast presented by Initial Ascent, Chris sits down with Sean Curtis for one of the most honest and

How Faith, Fatherhood & Discipline Saved a Firefighter | Jared Thomas

Got questions? Send us a text! On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast presented by Initial Ascent, we sit down with firefighter, bowhunter, father, and fitness coa

How to Build a Life Around Freedom and TIME | Cody Rich Of Bridger Watch Co.

Got questions? Send us a text! On this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast presented by Initial Ascent, we sit down with Cody Rich, founder of Bridger Watch Company, to

How to Actually Find Big Mule Deer: Brady Miller

Got questions? Send us a text! Brady Miller from GOHUNT breaks down what it really takes to become a consistently successful western hunter—and it’s not what most people