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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Episodes
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Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 20min
Episode 338: Everything Mule Deer With Jaden Bales
In this episode Brian sits down with Jaden Bales to talk about everything mule deer. Both of these guys absolutely love chasing mulies. They are both students of the game of western hunting and it comes out in this conversation. They dive in-depth on locating mule deer in the backcountry. They also talk about when is the right time to stalk and that critical in close red zone. A great podcast all about the elusive mule deer.

Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 337: Power of Positivity With Mike Merrill
In this episode Brian sits down with fellow backcountry hunter Mike Merrill. Mike is constantly working on being his best. He is extremely motivated and disciplined. He works a full time job, has a family and still makes sure he gets his workouts in day in, day out. We dive into the power of positivity and where motivation comes from. It makes for a great conversation this week on EE.

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 15min
Episode 336: Professional Athlete and Bowhunter Kevan Miller
In this episode Brian sits down with Kevan Miller. Kevan played professional hockey and has just recently retired. He is hooked on bowhunting and now spends a bunch of his time enjoying it. The guys had a great conversation about tough hunts and the challenges that come up. They chat about execution and being at our best for those moments. They also talk over the adventure of hunting and comradery between friends. This is a fantastic episode of Eastmans' Elevated.

Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 30min
Episode 335: Public Land Grind With Josh Jenni
In this episode Brian sits down with fellow DIY public land hunter Josh Jenni. The guys talk over the public land grind and what it takes to find consistent success. They chat about late season hunts, the challenges they face and what a good opportunity it is. They also touch on elk, early season hunts and desert sheep with a bow. It's more great back and forth between a couple friends on this week's episode.

May 26, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 334: Gear and Bowhunting with David Brinker and Brice Bishop
Edited Description: In this episode Brian sits down with David Brinker and Brice Bishop. The guys have a great conversation diving into niche gear for the backcountry hunter. They talk about the gear that has made the biggest difference in their comfort and hunting. They also dive deep into mindset, grit, and perseverance. It's a great conversation full of backcountry hunting gems.

May 19, 2022 • 1h 5min
Episode 333: Mountain Savvy With Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller
In this episode Brian sits down with Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller. The guys talk about building a good base of wood sense. They explain why you must have this base to be successful in the mountains. They talk about navigation, self care, storms and predators. They also get into building their hunting skill set. This knowledge base is what separates the consistently successful hunters from the masses. It's another great conversation this week on EE.

May 12, 2022 • 48min
Episode 332: Special Forces to Backcountry Hunter with Mike Glover
In this episode Brian sits down with Ike Eastman and Mike Glover. Mike is the founder of Fieldcraft Survival, a special forces military veteran and backcountry hunter. The guys talk over his journey into hunting and some of the skills and mindset that he has brought from his military training. Mike Glover is an amazing human and the guys have a great conversation all about the adventure of backcountry hunting.

May 5, 2022 • 1h 11min
Episode 331: Life As A bowhunter solo with Brian Barney
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He talks about life and balance between work, family and bowhunting. He talks about personal moves he is making and plans for the future. Then he gets into hunting spring bears, high country mule deer and mountain hunting Elk. Its been a while since Brian sat down for a solo so he catches everyone up on what he has been up to.

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 10min
Episode 330: Building The Perfect Hunting Arrow With Vector
In this episode Brian sits down with Isaac Smith from Vector Arrows. The guys talk about what goes into the perfect hunting arrow. They talk about weight, aerodynamics, components and fletching's. They also talk about penetration, range forgiveness and wind drift. They go into broadheads, performance and more. Everything you want to know about hunting arrows is in this podcast.

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 12min
Episode 329: Three Bowhunters with Jason Matzinger
In this episode, Brian sits down with Dan Pickar and Jason Matzinger. The guys talk about filming hunts and being able to tell a story through videography. They chat about the new age of hunting and how to still get your own experience in spite of sharing it with thousands of viewers. Eventually, they get into the nitty gritty of bowhunting elk and mule deer. This is a great episode with three likeminded bowhunters.


