Eastmans' Elevated Podcast

Episode 29: Western hunting with Ike Eastman

You just have fun anytime you sit down and talk with Ike Eastman! That is exactly what this episode is about with Ike. We talk about show season, talk about upcoming hunts and predators. Really we are all over the map but it is an entertaining conversation with some good tips mixed in. We also talk about what is known in the office as "Ike bad luck". Some really funny stories about the luck that follows Ike around.

Episode 28: Shed hunting with Steve Drake

In this episode Brian sits down with Steve Drake. Steve is an unreal photographer that has turned his passion into a full time job traveling all over the world capturing hunting adventures. When he is not working he is hunting or hunting sheds. They talk about some of his adventures and then dive into shed hunting and how it makes him the hunter he is. A ton of good information about finding sheds and how it ties to hunting.

Episode 27: Adventure hunting with Clint Casper

In this episode Brian sits down with Clint Casper. Clint is a whitetail guy from the midwest that has got hooked on adventure hunting the west. This episode is all about finding new hunting ground and taking the plunge into adventure hunting. Clint talks about what he has learned over the years and whats important. Whether you are from the midwest, south or even right here in the west its important we get out and enjoy the blue collar adventures that are out there waiting for us.

Episode 26: Making the most out of a great tag with Nick Best

In this episode Brian sits down with Oregonian Nick Best. Nick has had some great tags over the year and he has defiantly made the most out of them. He talks about his epic sheep hunt and his huge bull that made the cover of Eastmans hunting journal. We talk about his scouting, mindset and what it takes to overcome obstacles on a tough hunt. Really fun talking to Nick and it made for a great episode!

Episode 25: Black bears with Cody Rich

In this Episode Brian sits down with Cody Rich. They talk all things black bear hunting and this episode is full of information! Hunting black bears can seem like a black magic as there is less of them in the mountains than say deer or elk. Well the guys dive in deep giving away all there secrets to being successful on big bruins. They also break down state by state opportunities, recipes and more. Brian also talks about bears with attitudes and being charged.

Episode 24: Successful bowhunting with Dan Pickar

In this episode Brian sits down with Eastmans Dan Pickar. Dan is a young guy but wise beyond his years when it comes to bowhunting western game. They talk over different tips and tactics that have helped them find consistent success. Its a great authentic conversation between a couple of die hard archery nuts!

Episode 23: The Beginning with Mike Eastman

In this Episode Brian sits down with Mike Eastman. Mike is a great speaker and story teller and he talks about the beginning of Eastmans Hunting Journals. Mike is an absolute pioneer when it comes to the outdoor industry, backcountry hunting and filming hunts. They talk over all this and more and it is super interesting to hear it from Mike Eastman.

Episode 22: Outside the box mule deer with Brandon Mason

In this Episode Brian sits down with Eastmans own Brandon Mason. Brandon knows his mule deer with former jobs as a wildlife biologist and The mule deer foundation. The guys sit down and discuss hunting mule deer in different terrains. It gets real interesting as they compare notes on which tactics and techniques work best for big mule deer.

Episode 21: Finding Giants with Ryan Lampers

In this episode Brian sits down with Ryan Lampers. They have an awesome talk filled with tips and tactics centered around finding giants. They talk about Ryan's preperation and his mindset going into tough hunts. They cover his 2016 season with his trials and tribulations. They also talk about Ryan's near death experience in the Nevada high country. This is a great episode as Brian and Ryan play off each other for a great podcast!

Episode 20: High country mulies

In this Episode Brian focuses in on hunting the high country mule deer. He talks about how he picks areas and how he hunts them. He talks about backpack hunting and how do become a minimalist. Along with that he also talks about his recent hunt in New Mexico. If you hunt the high country or have ever thought about this type of hunt this episode is a must listen!