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Welcome to the Mountain Dude Podcast, brought to you by Initial Ascent – where we share stories of grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of growth. This is a space where backcountry hunting meets the deeper lessons of life – success born from struggle, and the art of carrying heavy loads more comfortably, both physically and metaphorically, through faith and perseverance.
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- 3 days ago45 min
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 Young sits down with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete to talk about the deeper side of hunting, balancing family and ambition, and why the wilderness still calls men to do hard things. Kevin shares his journey from growing up hunting ducks in California, working for Fish & Game, and eventually helping rebuild Wilderness...
- 1 weeks ago35 min
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 grounded conversations we’ve had on the show yet. Sean shares his journey from growing up in Wyoming and teaching himself how to hunt, to playing college baseball, competing on American Idol, and touring as a country musician for nearly a decade before ultimately walking away from the road life to focus on faith, family, and ...
- 2 weeks ago51 min
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 coach Jared Thomas for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show. Jared shares his journey growing up hunting in Oregon, learning discipline from his father, balancing life as a first responder, and why being a present husband and dad matters more than anything else. We dive deep into mental health, faith, fitne...
- 3 weeks ago57 min
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 talk entrepreneurship, elk hunting, building a company from the ground up, and the journey behind creating a smartwatch designed specifically for hunters. Cody shares the full backstory behind Bridger Watch, from the original idea while turkey hunting in the Idaho backcountry to taking on a market dominated by Garmin and bui...
- May 5, 202654 min
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 think. In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with GOHUNT’s Brady Miller to talk mule deer obsession, backcountry suffering, and the mindset required to keep showing up when success doesn’t come easy. From growing up in the Midwest chasing whitetails to building a career in the hunting industry out West, ...
- Apr 28, 202647 min
24 Years of Work for One Phone Call: SEC Official Jeff Mikus
Got questions? Send us a text! What does it take to spend 24 years chasing one opportunity and be ready when it finally comes? In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Mikus—a backcountry hunter and SEC college football official—to break down the mindset required to perform at the highest level. From grinding through decades of officiating to stepping onto the field in front of 100,000 fans, Jeff shares how the same principles apply in the mountains, in life, and ...
- Apr 21, 202636 min
Why Your Backcountry Cook System SUCKS (And How to Fix It): Chris Neville of Roughridge Stove Co.
Got questions? Send us a text! Backcountry hunters know the struggle… piecing together a cook system that actually works when it matters most. In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Chris Neville, co-founder of Roughridge Stove Co., to break down how years of frustration in the backcountry turned into one of the most innovative cook systems built specifically for hunters. Chris dives into the real problems with traditional stoves—poor performance in wind, unreliable ...
- Apr 14, 20261h 3m
Turkey Hunting Tips That Actually Work | Calls, Setups & Strategy w/ Dirk Durham (Phelps Game Calls)
Got questions? Send us a text! Spring turkey season is here, and if you’ve ever struggled to call in a gobbler, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls to break down real-world turkey hunting tactics that actually work. From beginner fundamentals to advanced strategies, Dirk shares hard-earned lessons from decades of chasing turkeys across the country. We dive into the biggest mistakes hunters make, why turkeys don’t ...
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Welcome to the Mountain Dude Podcast, brought to you by Initial Ascent – where we share stories of grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of growth. This is a space where backcountry hunting meets the deeper lessons of life – success born from struggle, and the art of carrying heavy loads more comfortably, both physically and metaphorically, through faith and perseverance.
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