Eastmans' Elevated
Brian Barney
Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena.
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Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans
Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-Eastmans
Kryptek - https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans
Mathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans
MTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-Eastmans
Outdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-Eastmans
onX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans
Sig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans
Silencer Central - https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans
Stone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-Eastmans
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Episodes
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Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 24min
Episode 379: A Better Life With Matt Payne
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Payne. Matt decided a handful of years ago to turn his life around. He lost over 100 pounds and got himself into incredible shape. He found motivation in being there for his family and hunting out West. He is living out his dream now, coming out West each and every year to hunt mule deer and elk. He continues to stay disciplined and put in the work. It's a great podcast as the guys talk about how to find the motivation and both the physical and mental benefits of being driven.
Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 14min
Episode 378: Epic Elk Hunting With Jon and Kylee Gabrio
In this episode Brian sits down with Jon and Kylee Gabrio. They are a hunting couple that had an absolute epic season last year. The pair are seasoned elk hunters and made the most of great tags. They talk about their prep, scouting and how the season played out. It's wild, they were able to arrow two great bulls just seconds apart. As the dark descended and rain began to pour down, the real work began. This is one heck of an elk hunting story and one you can't miss!
Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 52min
Episode 377: Student Of The Game With Tyler Johnerson
In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Johnerson. Brian has wanted to get him on the show for a while now as he is an incredibly talented bowhunter, rifle hunter and houndsman. The guys have a great conversation all about the mindset and journey of being a hunter. They talk about becoming a student of the game and continuing to learn and evolve. This is an amazing conversation and episode this week on EE.
Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 376: Follow Your Passion With Koby Owens
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Koby Owens. These guys met and became friends on a late-season mule deer hunt. Koby was filming and photographing for Brian and they chat about that. Koby is a young go-getter that has immersed himself in his passion. He is building a quality life growing his brand and reputation as a photographer and videographer. The guys talk about having a winning attitude, a quality path and living a fulfilling life. Another great conversation this week on EE.
Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 30min
Episode 375: Big Adventure With Brandon Purcell
In this episode Brian sits down with his good buddy Brandon Purcell. The guys start off laughing and joking about building their own houses. They then get into hunting deer, elk and bears in extreme terrain. They talk about the mental side of hunting and the thought process needed to come out on top. They also talk over the right mix of being aggressive and having patience. This made for an excellent conversation and episode this week on EE.
Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 374: Gear and Bowhunting With Justin Sparks
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Justin Sparks. Justin is VP of operations at Kryptek and a die hard bowhunter. The guys talk over their technical mountaineering gear system for hunting the West, take a deep dive into bowhunting the West and discuss the advantages of creative thinking when coming up with hunting strategies. Justin and Brian also break down the challenges and what it takes to come out successful on big western hunts. This is a great conversation between a pair of hardcore hunters.
Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 16min
Episode 373: Archery Elk With Dan Pickar
In this episode Brian sits down with his good friend Dan Pickar. The guys do a live podcast all about archery elk. Dan had an epic season, harvesting two of his biggest bulls to date. The guys discuss those hunts but really dive deep on modern elk tactics and insight gained from over 40 years of archery elk hunting. This is a must listen to if you are an elk hunter or fan of the podcast.
Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 372: Extreme fitness and Hunting With Rich Froning
In this episode Brian sits down with CrossFit legend Rich Froning. The guys go deep, talking about the adventure of western hunting. They discuss elk hunting and the learning curve involved with it. They chat about the advantages of being in superior shape. They also get into the mental strength and fortitude it takes to find success. It's a legendary conversation and epic episode this week on EE!
Feb 9, 2023 • 52min
Episode 371: NFL And Bowhunting With Derek Wolf
In this episode Brian sits down with former NFL star Derek Wolf. Derek has recently retired and is all in on western bowhunting. Derek recounts his archery season along with the story on this giant tom Mountain lion. These professional athletes have such focused intensity and ice water running through their vanes. Derek is proof of that and made for a great conversation this week on EE.
Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 17min
Episode 370: Life Change With Zach Hanson
In this episode, Brian sits down with Zachary Hanson, who authored the book Turning Feral. He has a background in tech and found hunting and trapping and has never looked back. He moved out west and loves adventure hunting. The guys talk about that as well as elk and hunting the desert. They also talk about the learning curve involved with Western hunting.
