Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Douglas. Kyle is one of the best tournament shooters in the game. You will be fascinated to hear his execution and thought process on it. He is a great shot but also an amazing bowhunter. Hear some of the tactics he uses to chase elk and deer. Also here about his biggest advantage and how he is so good at finding consistent success.

In this episode Brian sits down with his friend and cousin Chris Barney. Chris is a firefighter, hunter and high performer. He has worked in the highest stress situations and trains firefighters how to operate in these environment. Its a fascinating conversation about how to function in high stress and how the body and mind react. The guys also talk about breathing and how you can use it to perform better and also to be able to calm your heart rate. A great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. The guys talk about what it takes to be a successful bowhunter. They chat over the mindset, instincts and preparation. They talk about fitness, shooting and grit. There are successes, failures and valuable insight. A great conversation between a couple die hard bowhunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tyler Graham. Tyler is a heck of a mule deer hunter and has a ton of experience chasing giants. The guys talk about that and talk about epic hunting. Then Tyler talks about a snowmobile accident he had. He was in rough shape and told he may never walk again. He has been fighting his way back to good health all by his mental fortitude, hard work and dedication. Its an amazing story and Tyler is the example for perspective and mental toughness. We can all learn from this podcast.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Mark Livesay. Mark is a wizard when it comes to E-scouting. He has so much knowledge and so many tactics for consistently finding elk. The guys have a great podcast chatting about zones of pressure, defining your hunt strategy, habitat animals like and much more. An absolute must listen if you have a western hunt this season.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with South Cox from Stalker Stick bows. This is an awesome conversation between a couple guys that absolutely love bowhunting. They talk about what it takes to get close and in South's case, ultra close. They talk about mistakes they have made and the evolution of becoming a proficient bowhunter. There's a lot of good muley info in this one as well as tips you can use for other species.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his spring bear season. It makes for good information as he talks about what he did right and mistakes he made. He dissects the plays he made and how dang good you have to be when stalking to be successful. He then talks about his upcoming big game season and the work he is putting in to be at his very best. He dives into the details of physical shape, shooting, scouting and time during season. This is a great solo podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this week's episode Brian Barney sits down with Preston Ward from MTN Physio. Preston is a die hard bowhunter and has a ton of knowledge about human performance. He helps guys rehab from injuries and is really knowledgeable about range of motion, strength and flexibility. He also helps guys get prepared for the most demanding hunts on the planet. Preston and Brian have a great discussion this week all about health and longevity.

In this episode Brian sits down with Dan Pickar. Dan is Brian's cohost on EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. The guys have a great friendship and both absolutely love to chase elk. This is a two part episode with the second part being released on EBJ. The guys get into tactics that work for them chasing big bulls. They break down the early season and the peak of the rut. There is so much information in this podcast and is a must listen if you hunt or have ever wanted to hunt elk.

In this episode Brian sits down with Marc Smith. Marc got his start with Eastmans' so the guys visit about that a bit. Then they get into talking about passion as Marc has recently committed himself to getting back into top physical condition. His motivation is to get back to hunting extreme country for mule deer and elk with his bow is the catalyst for his commitment. It's a great conversation and the fellas also talk about chasing sheep with a bow, failure, success and more.