The Fowl Life

Chad sits down with Sheriff Chad Bianco for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping California today.
They discuss the state’s political climate, the role of leadership, and the challenges surrounding public safety, homelessness, and taxation. Sheriff Bianco explains why he believes California needs a return to common-sense governance and accountability.
The conversation also turns toward wildlife management, conservation, and hunting ethics; Topics that often get lost in political debates but play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
From forest management to the responsibilities hunters carry in conservation, this episode connects politics, policy, and the outdoor lifestyle in a way that affects everyone who cares about the land and the future of wildlife. This episode is brought to you by Benelli shotguns, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Featherlite, Avery Outdoors, GATR coolers, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Banded Brands, and Hi Viz Sights

Ted Nugent joins Chad for a wide-open conversation that goes everywhere.
They start with politics (something Ted has never shied away from) and get deep into his views on leadership, freedom, conservation, and the role hunters play in protecting wildlife and the land.
From there, the conversation moves into what Ted has always loved most: hunting and the outdoor lifestyle. Ted explains why hunting, conservation, and personal responsibility are all tied together, and why he believes the hunting community still has such an important role to play.
They also talk music, some major moments Ted has experienced recently, and what he’s working on next.
It’s honest, passionate, and exactly what you’d expect when Ted Nugent sits down at the mic.
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Fresh off the Safari Club International Convention, Chad is back in the studio breaking down everything that made this year’s event unforgettable.
From the energy on the show floor to the conversations around conservation, SCI continues to prove why it’s one of the most important organizations in the hunting world. Chad shares what he saw, who he met, and why the mission behind SCI and the SCI Foundation matters now more than ever.
He talks about leadership, including the work being done by Laird Hamberlain and the SCI Foundation, and why the convention is a driving force behind global conservation, wildlife management, and advocacy. This episode is a firsthand look at what makes SCI so powerful and why every hunter should experience the convention at least once.
This episode is proudly presented by Safari Club International and Safari Club International Foundation, and brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, Nashville Palace, CamoSpace, and Merlo Waterfowl

Recorded at Banded Drake Ranch, Chad sits down with Rob Roberts for a quick dive into the technical side of waterfowl shooting.
They get into the development of the Raptor choke and load system, how Rob partnered on the ammunition side, and what's important if you want elite pattern performance. This episode covers everything from pattern density and shot string consistency to choke tube maintenance and real-world field results.
Rob explains how products are developed, how names are chosen, and what actually separates average shooters from disciplined, informed ones. It’s detailed and backed by decades of experience at the highest level.
If you care about becoming a better shotgunner, this episode is loaded.
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Chad sits down with MLB pitcher Justin Wilson at Banded Drake Ranch for a conversation that moves from the mound to the marsh.
Justin talks about his career in the big leagues. From the ups, the setbacks, the mentality that kept him there, to what separates guys who last from guys who don’t. He opens up about pressure, preparation, and the work ethic required to stay relevant at the highest level of professional sports.
They also dive into duck hunting and how it shaped Justin growing up, why it still plays a role in his life today, and how the outdoors balances the intensity of baseball.
It's a strong conversation about longevity, discipline, and the life lessons that carry from stadium lights to flooded timber.
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