The Rolling Thunder Podcast

Ep 61 - Master National Recap w/ Adam Campbell

That state of Alabama seems to know a thing or two about producing champions...maybe there's something in the water. Our good buddy Adam is no exception to the rule and came back from Idaho and the 2021 Master National Hunt Test with some hardware. Since he's too decent a human to go bragging on himself, we'll do it for him! It's a tremendous achievement and we are proud of his success. 

Adam was good enough to take some time out of his evening to recap some of the events and to talk us through his mindset of training and competition. You won't want to miss this one. 

Ep 60 - Bringing Poly Back and a Lookback at the BSOD

In this episode, Spence and Rob are on I-40 headed West in Black Betty 2. We talked about the Refuge Forum days, the evolution and popularity of the cutdown, the BSOD, and looking forward to Canada. 

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EP 59 - Waterfowl on the East Coast w/ Skip Valentine

In this episode, we sit down with Skip Valentine in Williamston, North Carolina. We met Skip on a job and we found out pretty quick that we all have a lot in common. He's a hunter, farmer, timber man, entrepreneur, and conservationist. 

We had the opportunity to tour some of his farms in North Carolina and Virginia and talked him extensively about management techniques and philosophies from everything to logging to burning to setting up your land to benefit all creatures on the land, not just ducks, deer, and turkey...rats gotta eat too. 

If you are looking for a club on the eastern seaboard, you need to reach out to Skip Valentine of VAP, Inc. 

Ep 58 - Moments in Life

There are years in life when it feels like not much has happened and then there a moments in life when it feels like years have happened.

We've been away from the podcast for a minute, not because we've really wanted to but because a lot of life has been happening in the Rolling Thunder Family these past three or four weeks. Rob and his wife, Liz, welcomed a baby girl to the world, the Halfords had one turn sixteen, and Ben was in a boating injury in The Gulf that resulted in him fracturing his T-12 vertebrae. 

This episode, we get a little deep and reflect on God's grace and goodness. Everyone is okay and healthy, we are all just learning to slow down a little bit and enjoy what the good Lord is putting in front of us...learning not to take a second for granted. 

EP 57 - Part II : Gary Lockee; Bird Hunter

In this episode, Rob sits down with WWII veteran and life-long bird hunter, Gary Lockee to talk about his military service, bird hunting, running dogs in the field trials, and the founding of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN. Gary is 98 years old and has hunted quail and other game for 90 years. This is Part I of a multi part series on Gary's life and legacy. 

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Ep 56 - Part I: Gary Lockee; Bird Hunter

In this episode, Rob sits down with WWII veteran and life-long bird hunter, Gary Lockee to talk about his military service, bird hunting, running dogs in the field trials, and the founding of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN. Gary is 98 years old and has hunted quail and other game for 90 years. This is Part I of a multi part series on Gary's life and legacy. 

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Ep 55 - Campbell's Hillside Kennels w/ Adam Campbell

In this episode, we are joined by Adam Campbell. Adam the owner and head trainer of Hillside Kennels near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is also one of the co-hosts of The Dog House with his good buddy, Jimmy Rodgers. We talk about everything from training dogs, to being disciplined in work and in life, to prioritizing family time, all the way down Mississippi State's bid at a National Championship in Omaha. 

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Ep 54 - Chêne Gear Waders: Behind the Design

In this episode, Rob and Spence sit down with Jeff Jones, the designer behind Chêne Gear, to take a deep dive into the features and specs of their new waders. We were excited to learn more about the waders and the many design considerations that went into making them. Jeff is passionate about hunting, but he's probably even more passionate about designing waterfowl gear that is Built Better. 

Chêne Gear will launch their waders on 7.14.2021. To learn more or follow along with the launch, you can visit their website at www.chenegear.com or follow them on instagram at @chenegear

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Ep 53 - Lucky Duck w/ Ricky Hart

In this episode, we welcome back Lucky Duck National Sales Manager, Ricky Hart, to the podcast to get an update on what's going on in the Lucky Duck universe. We hear about some new products and some improvements or new takes on old ones. Earlier this spring, Lucky Duck launched the first 5-Star Rated kennel in the large dog category (up to a 110 lb dog.) Along the way, we talk about chasing after stingy honkers and about shooting a few ducks in the timber. 

We are proud to work alongside Lucky Duck and appreciate their early support of what we do and who we are at Rolling Thunder. Make sure you check out their full line at www.luckyduck.com.

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Ep 52 - Rogue Hunts

In this episode, Rob and Spence call up Terence Williamson and Hunter Wallis from the Rogue Hunts squad to wrap up their turkey season and to figure out how they are filling the days now that turkey season has ended. We talk about Terrence's recent finish at the World Championships in Mobile, AL and about Hunter Wallis' best season yet. 

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