Best Virtual Playground Podcasts (2025)

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#159: ARCHERY STRONG with Christian Williams 37:48

9h ago37:48

37:48

Christian Williams created Archery Strong as a way to help people develop the strength to shoot a bow as well as help those with injuries and pain get back into bowhunting. Find out how he helps hunters with his online programs in this podcast.

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Feel The Fire 4:47

6d ago4:47

4:47

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 5/7. In this episode, we focus on connective intimacy. In a relationship we get so bogged down with work, chores, kids, that we forget or just plain out don't want to connect with each other. Whether it be just touch, a massage, a back rub, or sexual intimacy all of it is needed to recharge the other. I …

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#158: REAL-WORLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT with Steve Bartylla 23:54

7d ago23:54

23:54

Most of us don't have hundreds of acres of hunting land, which can make deer management tricky but still doable. In this podcast, land manager Steve Bartylla describes how you can manage a small property from cull bucks to optimizing deer habitat and more.

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Ignited by Love 4:43

13d ago4:43

4:43

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 4/7. In this episode, we talk about rekindling passion between lovers. A lot of us have passion within us but pouring into one another is where we trip up time and time again. We become too focused on "hooking up" than igniting that passion between us. Passion and seduction starts outside of the bedroom.…

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#157: ARCHERY ’TIL THE END with Ralph Cianciarulo 39:19

14d ago39:19

39:19

Ralph Cianciarulo of the long-running show Archer’s Choice and The Choice is on the podcast talking about bowhunting in the good ‘ole days, the first bows he used, the effects of social media on archery, some crazy hunting stories, and more.

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Neither One Of Us 4:53

20d ago4:53

4:53

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 3/7. In this episode, we come to a halt as most relationships do. For whatever reason, your relationship is at a stalemate. Arguments become frequently. One or both feel like they aren't being heard. When one or both try to end it but struggle to. Where do you go from here? Ask yourself is this worth fig…

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#156: CREATING A TROPHY BUCK PLAYGROUND with Wildlife Research Center 41:19

21d ago41:19

41:19

Our friends at Wildlife Research Center have spent over a decade and tried hundreds of formulas just to make one product. In this podcast, they talk about how they created some of their most popular offerings and how you can use them to create a trophy buck hangout.

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Two Occasions 4:24

27d ago4:24

4:24

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 2/7. In this episode we delve into that part of love where you're always on each other's mind. Whether it be love, lust, or concern, that someone is revolving around your center. We love that for you. Thinking without making the thought an obsession is healthy for you. Go ahead now! Paint a picture of yo…

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#155: ADVANCED DOE MANAGEMENT with Steve Bartylla 26:15

28d ago26:15

26:15

Expert land manager Steve Bartylla joins the podcast to share his tips on managing does to match the goals for your property.

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Finding Us 5:27

1M ago5:27

5:27

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 1/7. In this episode we start our "Love Through Stages" series. Let's take it all back to the beginning of your relationship. First dates till the making it "official" stage. How were you when it was time to get ready? Were you the one who had everything laid out or just picked out something the day of? …

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#154: ADVANCED FOOD PLOTS with Brad Rucks 40:03

1M ago40:03

40:03

Brad Rucks shares his wisdom from decades of planting food plots and hunting whitetails. Find out where to plant your food plots, how to determine the size of your plots, what to plant and when, and more.

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Taste of Hell 5:32

1M ago5:32

5:32

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 4/4. In this episode, we talk about the back and forth reconnections of a child with a parent battling addition. It's not our job to save them but we often grow up wanting to. Wanting to know if we're worth more than those few minutes of high. The constant reconnection can be draining. The end game isn't…

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#153: WOLF MADNESS with Chris Vaughan 36:28

1M ago36:28

36:28

Dan Schmidt and Chris Vaughan of Hunter Nation discuss the barriers to managing wolves and how lawmakers are preparing for a possible delisting of wolves. Apologies if you are watching the video version of this podcast as there are glitches in the first 5 minutes that were unfixable.

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Refined Connection 4:17

2M ago4:17

4:17

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 3. n this episode, we take you on a journey of reconnecting with parents after divorce. Sometimes the missing parent always says, "You'll know when you get older" like there's more to the story than what you physically see. The parent raising you really don't have to fill your head with anything negative…

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#152: SPRING GOBBLERS with Brad Rucks 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

Bonus coverage! Brad Rucks provides his tips and tricks for fooling lovesick toms during the spring turkey season.

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Trying "Peace" Again 4:32

2M ago4:32

4:32

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 2. In this episode, we take you on a journey of reconnecting after lockup. Many children have trouble reconnecting after a parent has been released from the penitentiary. It's gets harder reconnecting after your whole childhood has been missed. Where do you begin? Do you even try? Let's get into it. Tune…

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#151: THIS IS THE NEW NRA 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

After a multi-year legal battle and weeding out some of the corruption within its ranks, the NRA is on the cusp of a historic comeback for 2nd Amendment advocates and hunters of all walks. Tune in to hear how two volunteers are working overtime to protect hunting rights and our American freedoms.

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Scared To Say Hi 4:22

2M ago4:22

4:22

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 1. In this episode, we start a news series of parental alienation. This episode goes out to all of those who have been adopted and tried to reconnect with your biological parents but it didn't go as you thought it would in your head. Tune in now. Support the show…

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#150: THE CWD SCAM with Dr. Deer 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

Dr. James Kroll aka Dr. Deer explains why scientific reporting has gone downhill, why DNR credibility is low, and how CWD is being used as a scare tactic.

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Becoming Eclipsed 5:04

2M ago5:04

5:04

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 3/3. In this episode, we get into the last straw. When you've exhausted all options do you divorce or stay in it. If you're staying in it what made you stay? Sometimes divorce isn't an easy decision. You think about the multiple concepts that you're saving at once. Let's get into it. Tune in Support the …

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#149: TURKEY TIME! with Jason Lupardus 23:01

2M ago23:01

23:01

We interrupt the whitetail overload to bring you some fascinating insights about the future of turkey hunting in America with Jason Lupardus from Turkeys for Tomorrow.

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No Roads To Goodbye 5:18

3M ago5:18

5:18

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Pt 2. In this episode of the series we get into learning things about the other spouse but you learned it in secret. What happens when we want to ask someone about something we've learned but we didn't hear it from them? Maybe you did her it from them unconsciously but not when they were awake. We toil with…

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#148: DOE HUNTING WHERE?!? 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Don't look now, but America's last doe-hunting holdout state is changing its tune. Plus: A look at wasteful spending on deer related initiatives across the country; a list of skyrocketing tag fees; and more news and notes from Dan Schmidt at Deer & Deer Hunting.

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Declassified 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! Part 1 of 3. In this episode we go on a journey of one woman's thoughts in staying or divorce. We talk about the strains of being with someone who's emotionally detached and cannot verbally express their own feelings or life. Come on this journey as we go through this 3 part series. If you've ever been in t…

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#147: “NATURE WILL FIX CWD!" with Dr. Christopher Seabury 54:44

3M ago54:44

54:44

The nation's leading chronic wasting disease scientist explains how left-wing political scare tactics have gotten in the way of curing the problem.

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Choose Wisely 6:55

3M ago6:55

6:55

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! We've seen the chaos the United States is in. Every choice has a consequence and every action has a reaction. Even idled actions not chosen has a consequence. In this episode we take a look at consequences. Not every choice has a direct consequence. You may want to get rid of one thing lawfully but forget t…

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#146: RIFLESCOPE TRENDS with Trent Marsh 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

Trent Marsh explains how to choose a riflescope, trends in optics, and his thoughts on thermal scopes in this podcast with Dan Schmidt.

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#145: AWESOME ARROWS with Gary Cornum 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

Gary Cornum from Easton Archery joins Dan Schmidt at the 2025 ATA Show to discuss the materials that make the most accurate and durable arrows for deer hunting, what’s new for 2025 from Easton, and more.

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Black Love 4:48

3M ago4:48

4:48

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! It's Black History Month! In this episode, I wanted to uplift the heritage and culture of black folk. Love can be described far more than just two people having intimate relations. Black love is all around us from sacrifice to ever memory made with children and grandchildren. Black love can be seen througho…

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#144: BETTER PLANS FOR FOOD PLOTS with Zach Haas 23:07

4M ago23:07

23:07

Zach Haas is on the podcast with tips on how to improve your soil pH as well as getting a head start on your food plots with frost seeding.

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#143: DEER MEAT FOR DINNER with Rob Arrington 45:29

4M ago45:29

45:29

Rob Arrington talks about his experience starting his YouTube channel Deer Meat For Dinner, quickly finding success, some of his wildest and scariest hunting stories, and his favorite way to cook venison.

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#142: READING BUCK BEHAVIOR with Josh Honeycutt 25:47

4M ago25:47

25:47

Josh Honeycutt joins us at the 2025 ATA Show in Indianapolis to talk about how to bag your target buck in the early season including where to place stands, finding bedding areas and transition zones, and the best food sources.

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#141: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS with Paul Landberg 23:59

4M ago23:59

23:59

Paul Landberg from Wildlife Research Center tells us about the new products for 2025 at this year’s ATA Show, as well as tips on usage, scent control and CWD testing on scents.

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#140: LATE-SEASON HUNTING with Melissa Bachman 17:46

4M ago17:46

17:46

Melissa Bachman joins us at the ATA 2025 Trade Show to share why late-season hunting can be some of the best hunting of the year, and her steps to success during this time.

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#139: 5-STAR VENISON with Bri Coelho 31:53

5M ago31:53

31:53

Dan is joined by professional chef, author and TV host Bri Coelho to discuss how anyone can get the most out of sourcing their own food from the whitetail woods.

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#138: SCHMIDT'S STOCKING STUFFERS with Daniel Schmidt 33:58

5M ago33:58

33:58

Looking for the perfect last-minute stocking stuffers for the deer hunter in your life? Dan Schmidt shares his favorite budget-friendly gift ideas that are sure to bring joy to any whitetail enthusiast this holiday season!

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#137: GAME WARDEN STORIES with Jonathan Kaiser 42:27

5M ago42:27

42:27

Ever wondered what a game warden does on a daily basis? Jonathan Kaiser is on the podcast for a second time telling some of his wildest poaching bust stories, what his job entails, and how conservation wardens respond to tips.

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#136: HOT TAKES ON DEER with Dan Schmidt 40:28

6M ago40:28

40:28

Dan Schmidt answers six hot-topic questions from our listeners in today’s podcast.

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From Studio to Stream: The New Wave of Entertainment Technology 33:49

6M ago33:49

33:49

Guest Erick Opeka, President & Chief Strategy Officer at Cineverse, details the cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of entertainment. Erick breaks down Cineverse’s role as a full-service entertainment studio, their groundbreaking technology platform that’s revolutionizing content management, and the use of AI to optimize business. Tune in fo…

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#135: MODERN MUZZLELOADING with Tom & Alison Hall 39:11

6M ago39:11

39:11

Tom and Alison Hall from Traditions Firearms are on the podcast explaining what can make a huge difference in your muzzleloading accuracy, their favorite bullets, and their revolutionary new offerings for gun hunters.

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#134: DEER SEASON UPDATE with Dale Techel 45:44

6M ago45:44

45:44

Host, Dan Schmidt sits down with creator of the popular Michigan Deer Hunters Facebook page, Dale Techel, and together they examine all topics concerning whitetails int he midwest.

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Woman Within 7:25

6M ago7:25

7:25

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! In this episode, We call women front and center. This piece is dedicated to any woman who needs a pep talk, an "I understand", another match lit. Being a woman is so much more than our aesthetics, vocal tonality, and body language. Being a woman is going through so many obstacles and mental blocks that men …

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#133: DEER HABITAT MANAGEMENT with Zach Haas 41:51

6M ago41:51

41:51

Land management specialist Zach Haas is on the podcast sharing why mature bucks are dying from EHD, when to hinge-cut, and more.

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How Anime’s Unique Storytelling Captivates a New Generation 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

In a media landscape overflowing with choices, anime shines through with its distinct storytelling style that strongly resonates with audiences—especially Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Guest Gita Rebbapragada, Crunchyroll, and host Vicki Lins explore anime's compelling narratives and uncover why this genre creates such profound emotional connections. Discov…

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#132: HUNTING IN THE HEARTLAND with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted 31:04

7M ago31:04

31:04

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted is on the podcast for a special Election Day episode to talk about his passion for hunting, how he’s used his position to increase opportunities for outdoorsmen and women, and why wildlife management is important for everyone.

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Changing Faces 5:14

7M ago5:14

5:14

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! In this episode we talk about adult friendships. As we age we start to really dissect and reevaluate our friendships. Some of us grow apart but do we really have to though? We talk so much about communication but drop the ball when it comes to those who were there by your side at one point in time. I'm not …

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#131: 5 RUT-HUNTING TACTICS with Daniel Schmidt 43:58

7M ago43:58

43:58

Dan Schmidt and David Gilane have a discussion about rut-hunting tactics, such as where to hunt during the rut, how to stop a cruising buck and how rain affects deer movement.

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#130: BOWHUNTING THE RUT with John Eberhart 31:14

7M ago31:14

31:14

John Eberhart, who's harvested 55 record-class bucks, is on the podcast sharing the best days to hunt the rut, how the age structure of does matters, and more.

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#129: ALL-SEASON CLOTHING with Code of Silence 38:37

7M ago38:37

38:37

Our friends at Code of Silence describe how they made an affordable line of merino wool clothing that can be layered to wear all hunting season.

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She Never Knew Love 6:17

7M ago6:17

6:17

You feeling this episode? Send us a text! In this episode, we discuss the women's sect with love. A lot of women are out there who've never experienced love. They play games with it. They demand financial gain before trusting it. They try to put love in submission with the silent treatment and so many other childish tactics to mask their lack of po…

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