Best Darrell Gray Podcasts (2025)

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What the UK's Classical School Renewal Teaches Us with Jamie Burns 53:06

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Classical learning has deep roots in the United Kingdom. Yet many schools in England, Scotland, and Wales have drifted toward child-led, utilitarian models that leave students unformed and unmoored. At the same time, a quiet renewal is beginning to take shape. In this episode, British educator Jamie Burns, founder of the Fellowship for Classical Le…

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740 - Rut Hunting Tactics That Work ANYWHERE with Zach White & Kaiden Gray 1:28:46

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Today we have a roundtable discussion on all things rut hunting & rut tactics! In this episode, we cover several different rut hunting "philosophies" or strategies, and how to know which one to choose for hunting your area. We also compare how different rut startegies apply to a wide variety of states, from Florida to Kansas & Mississippi to North …

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739 - Calling, Funnels, and Rut Chaos: Our Iowa Hunt So Far 1:12:53

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Today we are giving y'all an update on our Iowa trip so far! We have been having a ton of great buck encounters - and in this episode we break down what has been working, what hasn't, and what ajustments we are making mid-trip to hopefully punch a tag. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab som…

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Helping Children Read Well the Hard Books with Sara Osborne 46:32

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Parents often wonder if pushing through difficult books is worth the tears and late nights. In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Sara Osborne, author of Reading for the Long Run, as she explains why classics feel hard, how to discern real obstacles from attitude or context, and practical steps to move forward with confidence. 🎧 Tune in to hea…

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738 - RUT SYSTEM: How Benji Vote Tracks Down Mature Bucks 1:37:38

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In this episode, Andrew and Jacob sit down with public-land bowhunter Benji Vote to break down how he consistently kills mature bucks in big hill-country and river-bottom terrain. Benji explains why he trusts fresh tracks over old rubs, how rain resets the woods, and the way he uses creeks, oxbows, and flooded timber to pin down where big deer actu…

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737 - Targeting Your LOCAL DOES in the Rut with Lynn Sisson 1:14:09

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Today we talk with Lynn Sisson of Virginia about the success he's had over the years hunting very small properties. Lynn hunts a few small parcels of land near his home in the mountains of VA, and none of these properties contain any great terrain funnels, or habitat features - but Lynn has found a way to tag nice bucks on these properties year aft…

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Family, Transparency, and AI Friends: Responding to the Latest Tech Changes with Chris McKenna 44:31

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Technology is changing faster than families can keep up. From social media to smartphones to the latest wave of AI “companions,” new tools are shaping how children think, connect, and even define friendship. In this episode, Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes and a leading voice on digital safety, joins host Davies Owens to unpack what’s …

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736 - MASTERING The Art of Calling with Brad Harris, Inventor of The Grunt Call 2:19:56

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Today on the show, we have Brad Harris, a highly accomplished whitetail hunter and the inventor of the grunt call. We do a deep dive on calling deer with Brad and discuss the following: When you should call quiet vs LOUD How to rattle the right way How people overcomplicate grunt calls Bad advice many people have gotten on calling Calling set-ups W…

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735 - Mature Bucks on Feed Trees & Slip Hunting Bucks in the Woods | HUNT RECAPS! 1:56:02

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Today, we are joined by Thomas Myers of The Hunt Kitchen (who is also Jacob's brother) to discuss our recent successful hunts! We also hit some listener Q&A submissions: 1. How long will feed trees stay hot once you find one? 2. How to hunt an OVER-abundance of feed trees...what do you focus on instead? Got a question for the show? Submit a listene…

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Truth & Test Tubes: Soul-Building in STEM with Diane Gray 37:44

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Can classical schools really prepare students for STEM careers? Many parents wonder if a humanities-rich education leaves room for science and technology. Our guest, Diane Gray, scientist, musician, contractor, tutor, and mother of seven, says yes. After 12 years in biotech R&D, Diane completed a master’s in Classical Studies to explore how classic…

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734 - Lessons from 300+ BUCKS with a BOW with Darrell Jones 2:12:12

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Today, we are joined by father-son duo Daryl & Jordan Jones. Daryl is an extremely accomplished deer hunter, with a mind-blowing 300+ bucks taken with a bow in his life. In this episode, Daryl gives insight into his background when it comes to bow hunting and how he stays consistently successful, whether he is hunting public land in his home state …

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733 - Scrape Hunting MASTERCLASS with Troy Pottenger | THROWBACK 2:21:36

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Today we are throwing it back to one of our all time favorite episodes - scrape hunting with Troy Pottenger. Troy is well known for his success tagging giant bucks using scrapes. This episode is a deep dive into Troy's approach to scrape hunting, whether it be hunting natural scrapes or creating highly effective mock scrapes. This is one of the mos…

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Schools Need Facilities: A Roof Over Our Heads with Ken Rhinehart 39:56

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Davies Owens welcomes Ken Rhinehart, a commercial real-estate veteran and founder of VPA Classical, to demystify how classical schools can find, fund, and secure facilities that actually serve the mission. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why facilities shape formation. Leases, landlords, and leaking roofs quietly undermine learning—and enrollment …

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732 - PUT Deer In Front of You by Calling with Richard Fought 1:06:06

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When it comes to tactics that create a ton of listener success stories, Richard Fought's calling techniques are right at the top. Today, we revisit the subject with Richard and do a deep dive on his calling techniques, how to call without spooking deer, what has worked for our listeners since the first time we talked about this and more. Got a ques…

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731 - Determining Mature Buck Tracks, Pre-Rut Patterns | LISTENER Q&A 56:43

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In this listener Q&A, we cover: How to determine what a mature buck track looks like in your area Does using a suppressor on your rifle help with lowering hunting pressure? Are pre-rut annual patterns affected by hunting pressure? The best way to find pockets of deer in low deer density areas We also cover our plans for some upcoming hunts! Got a q…

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Training Students in the Art of Conversation with Justin Smith 44:55

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We live in a culture of soundbites, but Christian parents and educators are called to form young people who listen well, think deeply, and speak with humility and grace. Host Davies Owens sits down with Dr. Justin Smith, Head of School at Little Rock Christian Academy and Herzog Foundation coach, to unpack the Harkness Method (a modern form of Socr…

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730 - Hunting Scrapes the Right Way with Steve Sherk 1:24:08

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Learn the truth about hunting scrapes and why they’re not just nighttime sign. Big woods whitetail expert Steve Sherk of Sherk's Guide Service reveals how to find the right scrapes near bedding cover that produce consistent daylight activity on mature bucks. We dive into identifying productive scrapes, trail camera strategies, calling setups, and h…

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729 - Hunting With An Abundance of Food & Cover, Hunting Near Property Lines | LISTENER Q&A 1:14:58

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On this Thursday Q&A we are covering: 1. Do's & Don'ts of hunting near property boundaries 2. Why do bucks seem to like rubbing one species of tree vs another? 3. Hunting around SMZ's (Streamside Managment Zones) We then cover some recent scouting/squirrel hunting we have been doing! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https:/…

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Best of BaseCamp Live: Telling Better Stories with Jacob Hess 32:48

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By Jacob Hess, Davies Owens

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728 - Secrets of a Successful Ground Hunter with Joe Martonik 1:53:18

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In this episode, we are in Pennsylvania talking with Joe and Beau Martonik about all things big woods deer hunting, with an emphasis on ground hunting! Joe has had a lot of success over the years tagging big bucks from the ground. In this episode he breaks down his mothod of slip hunting through clear cuts while calling to bring mature bucks into b…

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727 - Feed Tree Hunting - Our GA Deer Hunt Recap! 1:23:58

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We just got back from a great hunt in Georgia, targeting feed trees with our buddy Greg Maher! Greg was on the show last year talking about how to effectively hunt feed trees, and this week we put his strategy to the test in person! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsm…

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Classical Femininity: Rooted Womanhood in a Confusing Culture with Hannah Brusven 47:51

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What does it mean to be a woman today? Our culture has turned this into a debate, but for many young women—especially in Christian homes and schools—the real struggle comes in sorting through competing voices, conflicting priorities, and a lack of clear role models. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies sits down with his daughter, Hannah Owens,…

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726 - How to Hunt Rub Lines for Consistent Buck Encounters with Moe Shepherd 1:52:07

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Hunting rub lines can unlock some of the best opportunities to encounter mature bucks — if you know how to read them the right way. In this episode, legendary Arkansas mountain hunter Moe Shepherd joins us to break down decades of experience hunting mountain country bucks, explaining how rub lines reveal travel patterns, bedding areas, and rut beha…

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725 - Feed Trees, Thickets & Woodsmanship with Robert Carter | THROWBACK 1:04:16

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Georgia bowhunter Robert Carter joins us to share his bowhunting secrets from over 30 years of chasing deer on Georgia public land. From setting up inside 15 yards with a stickbow to finding hot persimmon and water oak trees, Robert breaks down how he consistently kills deer in thick cover. If you want to get closer, hunt smarter, and learn from a …

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Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians with Jarrod Richey 50:16

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What role do the arts really play in a classical Christian education? For many of us, “art class” growing up felt like a filler - something fun, but hardly central to learning. Music, theater, and visual art were often seen as side activities, not essential to shaping minds and hearts. But as guest Jarrod Richey reminds us, that view couldn’t be fu…

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724 - Whitetail Research: What REALLY Gets Bucks Moving (Revealed by Drone Study) 1:36:26

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Today, we are talking with @WhitetailResearch on some extremely unique and interesting insights into buck behavior that have come out of a year-long thermal drone study! Derrick Dixon is the man behind the channel/website Whitetail Research. In today's episode we dive into his findings from his year long study using a thermal drone to observe buck …

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723 - The Good, Bad & Ugly of Bows and Crossbows with Mark Smith 1:52:14

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This week we sit down with our buddy Mark Smith. Mark is a bow tech at Mark's Outdoors in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. We discuss some of Mark's craziest stories of working in a bow shop, and have a discussion about prepping your archery equipment for deer season. We dive into: Mark’s journey from martial arts & CrossFit gyms to becoming a trusted bow …

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Christian Education is on the Rise: Why it Matters Now More than Ever with Darrell Jones 43:14

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One of the biggest decisions parents make is where their children go to school. With classrooms shaping faith, wisdom, and character, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode of BaseCamp Live with Davies Owens, President of the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation Darrell Jones, shares how one man’s vision has grown into a nationwide movement for Chr…

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722 - Early Season Bowhunting in the Big Woods: Ralph Barton’s Acorn Strategy 1:53:47

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Today on the show, Virginia mountain hunter Ralph Barton breaks down his early-season bowhunting strategy in the big woods. Ralph shares how he scouts for productive acorn trees, pinpoints bedding areas, and uses persistence to get deer into bow range in some of the toughest terrain in the eastern US. From reading feed trees to adjusting stands by …

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721 - Buck Staging Areas, Early Season Funnels & Scouting Persimmons | LISTENER Q&A 1:00:57

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In this Thursday Q&A we cover: What you can lean when finding clusters of rubs in the woods Funnels or food in early season? Finding hot persimmon trees We also discuss our recent time spent with Derrick Dixon of Whitetail Research, and anounce some upcoming videos with him! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linkly…

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What Boys Need Today with Fr. Mark Perkins 41:59

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What does it take to raise boys into men in today’s culture? Fr. Mark Perkins, chaplain and assistant headmaster at St. Dunstan’s Academy, joins Davies Owens to discuss the urgent challenges facing boys and the bold vision behind launching a farm, trades, and classics boys’ boarding school in the Anglican tradition. Drawing on personal experience a…

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720 - Dr. Grant Woods on the Hidden Language of Scent (Scrapes, Rubs & More) 1:31:01

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Dr. Grant Woods, one of the nation’s leading deer biologists, explains the secret language of scrapes and rubs — and reveals what most hunters get wrong about deer scent, communication, and rut behavior.In this episode, we cover: • How bucks actually use scrapes and rubs to communicate • The truth about deer scent and why you can’t fool a buck’s no…

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719 - Early Season Mature Bucks & Old School Hunting with Tony Myers | THROWBACK 1:23:55

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In this throwback episode, we sit down with our friend Tony Myers, a veteran Alabama hunter who’s been chasing deer since the 1970s. Tony shares lessons he learned from old-timers in the early days, how deer behavior shifted after dog hunting was banned, and the subtle signs that separate consistent hunters from the rest. We dive into: Early season…

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Are We Protecting - or Preparing - Our Kids? with Chuck Evans 36:39

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In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Chuck Evans - longtime leader in classical Christian education and co-author of Wisdom and Eloquence. Nearly 20 years after the book’s original release, Chuck reflects on why he and Robert Littlejohn rewrote the new parent edition, and why the balance between protecting and preparing chil…

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718 - Hunting A Buck vs. Hunting THE BUCK with Alan Altizer 1:57:22

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In this part 2 episode with Alan Altizer, we go deep on the difference in hunting any buck vs. focusing on one buck. We also have an extremley in depth conversation on wind, thermals and how mature bucks use them in ways other deer do not. Other subjects: The difference in mindset between hunting any buck versus targeting one specific mature buck. …

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717 - Shifting WITH The Deer | LISTENER Q&A 1:02:30

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In this Q&A episode, we cover: 1. What do you focus on when an area has oaks and agriculture (food everywhere). 2. Why am I getting deer on camera but never seeing them in person? 3. What trail cams do we recommend for public land? We also talk about the late summer shift that bucks typically do, what causes the shift, and more. Got a question for …

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Why Latin in a Google Translate World with Dr. Chad Kim 42:55

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Does Latin Still Matter? Why Parents Should Care About This “Dead” Language Latin is often dismissed as outdated or impractical - especially in an age of Google Translate and global languages like Spanish or Mandarin. So why do classical Christian schools keep it at the center of their curriculum? In this episode, host Davies Owens sits down with D…