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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Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 20min
Episode 278: Spring Bears with Daniel Martin
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Daniel Martin. Dan is one of those guys that is extremely successful on public ground. He is a really good bear hunter and has great insight into spring hunting. The guys share over 30 years experience chasing these black bears across the west. They are fired up as the spring season is upon us. If you plan on hunting bears this spring or ever wanted to hunt bears this is an absolute must listen.
Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 14min
Episode 277: Fine Tune Bowhunting Setup with Cutter Stabilizers
In this episode Brian sits down with Earl and Brandon from Cutter Stabilizers. Stabilizers help with both the hold and reaction of the bow. The guys go in depth about the uses and benefits of Stabilizers on a hunting set up. They also talk about personal preferences and drawbacks to different sizes. Brian talks all the time about improving and fine tuning his set up; Stabilizer weight and length play a vital role. Also, these guys all love to bowhunt so makes for a great conversation.
Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 4min
Episode 276: 3D Mountain Shoots with MAF
In this episode Brian sits down with Brandon Mason from Eastmans' and Brandon Waddell from MAF. MAF stands for Mountain Archery Fest which is a 3D shoot. They are putting on 4 events this year and the guys chat about the benefits of these shoots. They are the absolute best tune up before bow season. These events are multiple day with a film night, pub night, competition, fun shoot, vendor village and more. It made for a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 10min
Episode 275: Bowhunting Preparation and Bears with Brian Barney
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about the information that is pertinent to right now. He talks about his application strategy breaking down how he looks at it. He also talks about mental strength, shooting improvement, building a cardio base and visualizations. Then he talks about his upcoming spring bear season. He gives the insight, tips and tactics that help make him successful.
Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 46min
Episode 274: Elk Hunting and Emergencies With Dave Mercado
In this episode Brian sits down with Dave Mercado. Dave has been on a mission to kill his first bull elk. That being said he has had his fair share of challenges. The guys talk through these to try to figure out what changes Dave can make to improve his chances. Along with that, Dave tells a wild story about a crossbow mishap. It gets real serious real quick and the guys talk over being prepared for accidents in the backcountry.
Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 30min
Episode 273: Lonestar Outdoors with Cable Smith
In this podcast Brian sits down with Cable Smith from Lonestar outdoors. Cable runs Lonestar Outdoors podcast and is a huge advocate for hunters and gun owners. Along with that, he is super passionate about hunting. The guys talk whitetails, elk and African big game. Cable is just getting ready to leave on a huge adventure for Cape Buffalo. Its a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.
Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 272: Mule Deer Challenges with Michael Chan
This week Brian sits down with Michael Chan. Michael is new to archery hunting mule deer but is all in. He is building his skill set to be the best mule deer hunter he can be. That being said, there are plenty of challenges along the way. The guys break down these challenges and do a deep dive on mule deer hunting with a bow. A lot of the time it comes down to having a good blue print for success. This is episode is good mule deer info for every experience level from beginner to pro.
Mar 17, 2021 • 60min
Episode 271: Dream Season with Ike Eastman
In episode 271 of the Eastmans' Elevated hunting podcast, host Brian Barney sits down with Eastmans' President, Ike Eastman. Ike is always a good time and full of good hunting stories. His 2020 season was one for the ages! He harvested a great antelope, a good bull and a 200" mule deer buck. He tells the story of those hunts as the guys talk about the "new age" of hunting. It's a great conversation this week and you won't want to miss it.
Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 33min
Episode 270: Bowhunting with Dan Pickar
On this episode Brian sits down with Eastmans' own Dan Pickar. Brian and Dan have become good friends over the years and they both live, eat, sleep and breath bowhunting. They love it and do a deep dive on what makes them successful year after year. Not only is it hard work but being clutch when given the opportunity. These guys share the insight and details to being a consistent bowhunter out west!
Mar 3, 2021 • 59min
269- Western Optics With Sig Sauer
On this episode Brian sits down with Sig Sauer's own Joe Fruechtel and Craig Pfiefer. The guys talk over there western hunting kit for Mule deer, elk and backpacking. The dive into the Bino's and the benefit of 15s on a tripod. They also dive into spotting scopes, range finders and how the BDX system works. Its a great conversation between 3 guys that love western hunting.
