The Ozark Podcast

It's Christmas Day! We hope you're enjoying some time off with friends and family. 2024 was an amazing year, and we've got some exciting news for 2025...Merry Christmas, and thank you, from Kyle, Kyle and Dan, for listening to The Ozark Podcast.Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanSUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

We've combined our 2-PART discussion with Dr. Brooks Blevins into one MEGA episode, re-gifted for you this Christmas Season. This is one of our most asked about episodes and one of our personal favorites! A few questions we discuss with Dr. Blevins are: Has Hillbilly culture disappeared? What is the regional identity of the Ozarks? AND finally Are the Ozarks Southern? Enjoy!Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanSUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanWe've welcomed back Russten Johnson of United Outdoors and Branch Boss as a guide for late season hunting in the Ozarks. Lots of hunters overlook the late season as a viable time to harvest a big buck (OR they just don't wanna brace the cold), but in Russten's experience its the best time to pin up some big antlers on the wall. On this episode we discuss late season deer behaviors, finding a spot on public, and finally Russten's personal blind hunting setup. Enjoy!SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanWe're joined by Chef Erin Rowe to discuss the roots of Ozark Cuisine (aka High South Cuisine) through the collected stories, recipes, and traditions she's gathered over the years. On Part 2, we open up her book and discover some of the Ozark's traditional recipes. Enjoy!Ozark Culinary History by Chef Erin RoweSUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanWe're joined by Chef Erin Rowe to discuss the roots of Ozark Cuisine (aka High South Cuisine) through the collected stories, recipes, and traditions she's gathered over the years. On Part 1, we dive into the origins of Ozark Cuisine and how it came to be. On Part 2, we open up her book and discover some of the Ozark's traditional recipes. Enjoy!Ozark Culinary History by Chef Erin RoweSUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanThe host has become the guest on this episode as we sit down with Mr. Kyle Plunkett, the big buck slayer. Kyle has been hunting the Ozarks, and specifically the rut, since he was 8 years old. In the last four to five seasons, he's harvested multiple once-in-a-lifetime mountain bucks. So, we wanna know his secrets! Enjoy.SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanWe've got one of the most recommended guests back with us on this episode, Mr. Drew Atkinson, to help you increase your odds during the rut. We discuss early rut strategies, hear some of his big buck stories, and finally unlock his secret to setting up on "rut funnels." Enjoy.SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timePack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanWe're staying internal on this one to discuss our recent 'viral' clip about the ethics of bear baiting. Spoiler Alert: Ozarkers are divided (and why that's not such a bad thing). We also dig into hunter decline and why some of the numbers need clarifying! Enjoy.SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timeUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offPack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanIn honor of the spooky season, we're talking Ozark folklore with our good buddy Mr. Tad Moore and a father to the show (quite literally) Mr. Keith Veit, both of whom are multi-generational Ozarkers and storytellers. We'll be diving into the history of folklore itself, the rumored creatures out in our woods, and the superstitious nature of our kinfolk. This is one of our favorite episodes we've ever done! Enjoy.SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binocularsMoultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integrationAcres - Value land with confidence in minutesBig Pete's Taxidermy - High-quality work returned on timeUmarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% offPack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous OutdoorsmanWe're sitting down with the Cervid Program Supervisor of the State of Missouri, Jason Isabelle, to discuss WHY we need young people, more than ever, to become hunters. We also dive into MDC's new 10-Year Deer Plan that they are about to roll out and how Jason thinks it will benefit the overall health of the Ozark deer population. Enjoy!SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check StationThe 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.Our hosts are Kyle Veit (@kyleveit_) and Kyle Plunkett (@kyle_plunkett)AND our producer is Daniel MatthewsTheme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD ClaytonFollow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcastPLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com