

The Ozark Podcast
Kyle Veit & Kyle Plunkett
In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.Our guests and the information they share are especially relevant to men and women in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and southeast Kansas.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
Ep. 26 - James Brandenburg of Arkansas BHA - The Threats to Arkansas Public Lands
We sat down with the Arkansas Chapter Chair for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), James Brandenburg, to talk about their involvement in local and state legislation regarding public lands as well as some upcoming events they will be holding for anyone interested in getting involved.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
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Jun 22, 2022 • 15min
Ep. 25 - Reel Recovery (3-day All-Expenses Paid Fishing Trip on the White River)
Kyle sat down with Bob Albrecht of Reel Recovery to talk about their organization and how they’re always looking for more folks to get involved and sign up for their free retreats! Sign up for the retreat or get involved at www.reelrecovery.orgThe Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ep. 24 - Andrew McNeece of Bluff Line Media - UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure
Kyle sits down with the owner of Bluff Line Media, Andrew McNeece to talk about his debut film, UNDAMMED, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River becoming a National River. They also speak at length about his impressive 'Ozarks on the Fly' video series on Youtube where he captures local stories and experiences fishing different waters around the area. From wild and scenic streams in Missouri with incredible fishing opportunites, to talking about euro/czech style nymphing for trout, to talking a little bit about fishing for stripers on the fly rod, we cover a lot of interesting topics about local places.Watch 'UNDAMMED: A Buffalo River Adventure' on Vimeo, YouTube, or Amazon Prime.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 7min
Ep. 23 - Keith Brewer - Freshwater Spearfishing in Beaver Lake
To start, Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett sit down to talk about why we started the podcast and to say thank you to everyone tuning in. Then Kyle and Josh Lantzsch head out to Beaver Lake to interview spear fisherman Keith Brewer on his boat! Keith has been spearfishing on Beaver for close to 30 years and has some crazy stories down in the deep green of the lake. Who knew you could spearfish in the Ozarks?The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jun 1, 2022 • 1h 25min
Ep. 22 - Brad Harris - The Inventor of the Buck Grunt
The team travels to Neosho, Missouri to interview legendary game caller, Realtree pro-staffer, all-around hunter, and THE inventor of the buck grunt, Brad Harris. He shares his incredible story of how he created and introduced the very first buck grunt into the hunting industry despite hunters laughing in his face and telling him "deer don't make that noise". He also shares a goldmine of calling knowledge through his many years of hunting all over the world and talks about how his passion for the outdoors started right here in the Ozarks.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

May 25, 2022 • 1h 8min
Ep. 21 - Steve Dally - The History of Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher
Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett get to talk over the phone with the general manager and full-time guide out of Dally's Ozark Fly Fisher in Cotter, AR - Mr. Steve Dally. Steve is a world traveler, legendary guide, and one of the funniest guys you'll ever strike up a conversation with. This conversation starts with the comical sibling rivalry between Aussies and Kiwis and transitions into the story of how a Tasmanian ends up running a world-class fly shop in Arkansas, how the buzz for throwing big streamers for monster browns got started on the White River, and talking about their infamous Streamer Lovefest & All-Species Odyssey parties/events.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

May 18, 2022 • 1h 25min
Ep. 20 - Mike Mills of Buffalo Outdoor Center - The Future of the Buffalo River
Kyle Veit heads out to Boxley Valley this week to interview the Founder of the Buffalo Outdoor Center (BOC) Mike Mills. Mike has spent all of his life in the Ozarks and knows how special it is to have something like the Buffalo River right in our backyard. They discuss the history of Ponca, watching the first trailer load of Elk released at Erbie, Mike's prediction that the National Park Service will likely begin requiring permits to float the Buffalo River, the 88 rivers Mike has paddled in his life and his all-time favorite float in the world.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

May 11, 2022 • 1h 25min
Ep. 19 - Jon Stein of AGFC - Building New Fish Habitats in Beaver Lake
Kyle Veit and Adam Treece interview Jon Stein, the AGFC District Fisheries Supervisor for Northwest Arkansas. They cover a lot of fishy topics including the recent high water years, new fishery habitat sites in Beaver Lake, how erosion impacts walleye & white bass spawn, and their new striper exploitation study to measure harvest rates.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

May 4, 2022 • 1h 38min
Ep. 18 - Brett James - The Key to Turkey Hunting (Spitting and Drumming)
Kyle Veit and Josh Lantzsch sit down with Turkey Hunter Brett James of Arkansas to talk turkey types, turkey calls, and turkey tips for hunting on public land. Brett has taken down 41 turkeys in his life at the young age of 27! Do the math...that's impressive.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 29min
Ep. 17 - Duane Hada - The Art of Fly Fishing
Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett travel over to Mountain Home, AR to interview the Ozark Legend Mr. Duane Hada. Duane is a world-class fly fisherman and award-winning painter. You've probably seen his handiwork around the Ozarks with compositions including (but not limited to) all types of trout, sprawling landscapes, and even an Arkansas state stamp.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the show: patreon.com/theozarkpodcastOur two hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel Matthews (@datthews)Theme music by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Mikayla
Craig Stauber
Jason Howell Wright
Henry Matthews
Kyle Plunkett
Kenzie Veit
Conner Veit
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★