Episode 042: Blayne Andersen Part 3: Blayne is back with Brock and Cody once again. Blayne has proven himself as a successful investor and entrepreneur, and he’s here to share some hard-earned tips. Because of his unique perspective as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, his mindset remains positive even during our tough current market. Blayne also shares some of his Elk hunt highlights and learns some insider hunting hacks from the boys. Listen to find out how Blayne keeps his cool and juggles his responsibilities so you can keep #playingthegame. Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 6:11: Current state of the market and job rates. 6:11 - 11:36: A positive perspective on the modern economy. 11:36 - 17:48: Committing to your investments - Seasoned investor mentality. 17:48 - 21:36: How attitude affects returns. 21:36 - 28:20: Market predictions and the effects of oil. 28:20 - 34:14: The world politics behind the market. 34:14 - 40:51: Blayne’s first big hunt. 40:51 - 44:25: Hunting Elk with “Amo” Dan Ames. 44:25 - 47:55: Big game cultivation in the west. 47:55 - 51:46: Hunting in Mexico. 51:46 - 53:38: Using the rut and moon phases to time hunts. 53:38 - 58:37: What makes hunting so valuable?

Episode 041: The boys are back from Labor Day weekend and ready to get back after it. In this episode, they break down tips for health and fitness as they get a little deeper into hunting season, and Cody shares the challenges and trials of dealing with bad-form parents in the baseball club scene. Let’s just say there’s a shortage of dignity around some of our baseball diamonds. Stay tuned as baseball and hunting season continue, and our boys keep #playingthegame Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 03:54: Intro and the fate of time 03:55 - 05:05: Cody’s daughter is out there getting after it 05:06 - 10:49: Cody’s trailer challenges amongst others 10:50 - 15:06: Brock’s report on 75 Hard 15:07 - 19:47: Cody’s inputs and advice on training 19:48 - 32:38: No lotion, please 32:39 - 39:03: Going to the next level becoming Elite 39:04 - 39:03: LLWS: competing and composure in your youth 39:04 - 42:38: Structure of One Performance teams and competition 42:39 - 50:18: Club tournament baseball is out of control 50:19 - 56:54: There’s no crying in baseball 56:55 - 58:48: Drama in soccer 58:49 - 55:38: Would sports be better without coaches and parents?

Episode 040: Welcome, Taylor Loewen! Taylor is carrying on a family tradition by operating and sharing the magic and mystique of Canadian hunting through Redwillow Outfitters. Brock and Cody sit down with Taylor as he breaks down the skill and technique required to take down big game animals in the Alberta wilderness and beyond. Great stories abound in this one and will get your heart pounding as we head into the Fall hunting season. Keep #playingthegame! Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 04:22: Introducing Taylor Loewen from Redwillow Outfitters 04:23 - 08:56: Western Canadian Moose vs Yukon Moose 08:57 - 10:37: Big Foot vs Jack Link’s 10:38 - 15:34: Bountiful Black Bears 15:35 - 19:26: Brock’s Bear 19:27 - 24:42: Dudley’s trip to Canada with Brock and Taylor 24:43 - 33:01: Brock’s Sprint, Taylor’s shuffle and upcoming hunts 33:02 - 36:12: Taylor’s trip to Africa 36:13 - 40:51: Taylor’s only 25 40:52 - 44:52: Get to Redwillowoutfitters.com for booking 44:53 - 48:47: Also reach out to Tyler for abroad, exotic hunts 48:48 - 59:31: Carrying on the family legacy 59:32 - 63:44: Deer stalkin’ ain’t for the faint of heart

Episode 038: Welcome, Tyler Valdez! Tyler is a long-time family friend of Cody and is on his way to becoming a Sun Devil. He has been paying his dues on the diamond and in the gym and is ready to make his mark on the storied ASU baseball program. Like many ball players, Tyler loves guns. He’s got great takes on what it’s like today as an aspiring gun owner and also on the college game. Take a listen and imagine what it’d be like to have the whole world in front of you as you’re #playingthegame. Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 08:22: Introducing Tyler Valdez 08:23 - 14:01: Tyler’s backstory with baseball 14:02 - 20:30: I’ve got an opinion, but it’s mine 20:31 - 25:02: Go vote! 25:03 - 27:16: Good ol’ baseball fights! 27:17 - 31:42: Transfer portal, bye bye 31:43 - 37:01: ABT, Always Be Training 37:02 - 39:12: Gun laws a changin’ 39:13 - 40:51: Getting outside makes better people 40:52 - 44:52: Cody’s got a new trailer 44:53 - 52:47: Tyler’s got a cous deer hunt 52:48 - 59:31: COVID eligibility 59:32 - 68:44: Baseball players and hunters 68:45 - 70:12: 2nd place is the first loser 70:13 - 73:29: Iggi’s 73:30 - 76:15: Pistols to ARs 76:16 - 80:09: College and calibers

Jeff Lester of Hunt Hard joins the boys for a hard-hitting discussion on the ups and downs of both entrepreneurship and hunting. Jeff has been there and done that in the field and in the grind of business. He’s built a business from the ground up and developed a life philosophy hard-earned that will inspire anyone. Jeff has walked the walked and shows the sacrifices required to make it and #playthegame - 00:00 - 06:22: Home town Eagar, Arizona boy 06:23 - 12:01: Getting Hunt Hard started… It’s not joke 12:02 - 20:30: Designing a pack and meeting market demand 20:31 - 25:02: Foreign Manufacturing vs Domestic Manufacturing 25:03 - 27:16: Value of the Hunt Hard brand 27:17 - 31:42: Economy: The more things change, the more they stay the same 31:43 - 37:01: Sacrificing for something bigger… Is it worth it? 37:02 - 39:12: Saying no and putting family first 39:13 - 44:52: Being present and making time for the big moments 44:53 - 52:47: Hunting vs Family, family should win every time 52:48 - 59:31: Outfitters should specialize in their units 59:32 - 68:44: One-percent of the guides are worth it 68:45 - 73:29: Setting expectations sets people up for success 73:30 - 76:15: Better lucky than good 76:16 - 82:04: Take pride in what you do -

Let’s let the boys be boys! Brock and Cody take a minute to catch up with one another as Brock describes his Grand Canyon adventures and Cody gives advice on long-term health and fitness. They each describe some life milestones as they gear up for Summer. There’s a big Summer ahead so let’s keep #playingthegame! - Timecode: 00:00 - 06:54: Rim to Rim: the Backstory 06:55 - 09:56: The loadout: what to bring and what not to bring 09:57 - 11:49: The training, or lack thereof, in preparation 11:50 - 15:06: How we started 15:07 - 19:47: Fuel and hydration discipline 19:48 - 23:38: If I keep going, I’m going to die 23:39 - 26:40: The Devil’s Corkscrew: get ready for the most difficult part 26:41 - 30:03: Taryn’s a great teammate 30:04 - 36:38: Pushing yourself between the ears 36:49 - 40:18: Brock’s pledge to health and fitness 40:19 - 50:54: Cody’s advice on achieving fitness goals 50:55 - 54:48: How we carry habits forward into adulthood 54:49 - 59:44: 75 Hard - helps to have a checklist 59:45 - 63:48: Knees over toes: helpful in knee health and pain prevention 63:49 - 67:32: Sending your kids out of the house 67:33 - 80:54: Let’s let the boys be boys

Brock and Cody welcome Jeff Row (@jeffrey.row) to the podcast. Jeff has taken and helped many others take some huge bucks from all over the greater Southwest. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast and shares some great stories from the hunt and from the dirt track.Take a listen and get ready to after it! #playingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 05:55: Walk up songs and wakeboarding 05:56 - 08:22: Introducing Jeff Row! 08:23 - 12:51: Trail cameras are donezo in AZ 12:52 - 18:24: Jeff’s introduction into hunting with his dad 18:25 - 23:55: Baseball players as athletes 23:56 - 29:32: ‘The Gram’ doesn’t do the grind justice 29:33 - 35:31: Look out for shoot planes 35:32 - 41:02: Shoes on or off? 41:03 - 48:26: Cliff rose: mule deers’ jam 48:27 - 57:53: The big 200 takedown 57:54 - 73:40: Racing dirt bikes on the Baja!

Welcome back to the show! The boys sit down with Mark Fillback from the Fillback Family of Auto Dealerships to discuss business, life, and of course, hunting. Straight out of the great state of Wisconsin, Mark brings a unique perspective on business and life with his down home roots. The Fillback Family of Auto Dealerships is in its third generation, and much of its current success is due to Mark. Lots of nuggets in this one, so sit back and study as Mark shares his story and how he keeps #playingthegame. - 00:00 - 10:36: Introducing Mark Fillback and Arizona travels: hikes, baseball, and rodeos 10:37 - 15:22: Fillback Family of Dealerships: First, Second, and Third Generations 15:23 - 20:48: Nuts and bolts of the auto dealership business 20:49 - 25:15: Keeping the store staffed with excellent customer service 25:16 - 29:08: From farm and factory to the sales floor 29:09 - 34:54: Youth coaching: put your money where your mouth is 34:55 - 39:38: Keeping confidence while also living in reality 39:39 - 44:54: Big city, big dreams, and everything in between 44:55 - 48:26: Arizona is great for training baseball and flying 48:27 - 53:14: Big city vs Small town living 53:15 - 58:11: Bonding through Diet Coke and hunting 58:12 - 61:45: Hollywood shenanigans 61:46 - 66:49: Let’s talk more about Diet Coke and caffeine 66:50 - 69:12: TAC: A great time requiring great effort 69:13 - 73:19: Arizona hunting units break down 73:20 - 76:54: Till next time….

Mike Schneider is back! The boys sit down with Mike and catch up on his world of brand development and taking companies to the next level. Brock, Cody, and Mike discuss the attributes of what it means to be a great teammate and how difficult that can be. Mike Schneider embodies these attributes, and it shows in how sought after he is by some of the best companies within the outdoor recreation industry. Sit back and listen as these overachievers share their hard earned stories from business, family, and sports. #playingthegame - Show Notes 00:00 - 06:46: Lost car keys and salvage titles 06:47 - 09:26: Catching up with Mike Schneider and brand development 09:27 - 13:49: Black Diamond, Coros, and going all day and all night 13:50 - 16:10: Sharpen the saws and refresh, or you’ll break 16:11 - 18:22: Being satisfied and when you’re an idea factory 18:23 - 21:08 Creativity and getting things done when you’re an original 21:09 - 23:34: Weird times mean opportunities for the brave and dedicated 23:35 - 26:35: Cody’s got almost 60 teams! 26:36 - 28:56: You need to have thick skin in the alpha environment 28:57 - 31:44: Punching and picking fights 31:45 - 37:32: Being a good teammate is hard 37:33 - 41:45: Do the right thing and be a good teammate. There’s more at stake than just you 41:46 - 44:49: Leaders do whatever it takes and leading by example 44:50 - 51:50: Cardiff Snowcraft: Product with a Purpose 51:51 - 53:55: VRBO for boats?? 53:56 - 56:42: Hiking the Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim

The boys have the great privilege of sitting down with Lonnie Workman of PSE Archery. Lonnie is a bowhunter’s bowhunter and is a great example of following your passion. After a successful career in banking, Lonnie pivoted to his true love, archery and bowhunting. Lonnie worked his way up to the C-Suite at PSE, and according to bowhunting legend, Pete Shepley, “The work ethic, positive attitude, and active leadership of Lonnie Workman… will help take both PSE and the archery industry into a brighter future.” Pete’s words ring true throughout this conversation. Enjoy the listen and keep #playingthegame. - 00:00 - 06:12: Introducing Lonnie Workman of PSE! 06:13 - 09:33: Playing all the sports and the pitfall of sports specialization 09:34 - 12:01: From the backwoods of West Virginia to urban/suburban Florida 12:02 - 12:57: College in Florida/New York and back to West Virginia 12:58 - 18:46: Banking track to Political Consulting and back to banking 18:47 - 23:10: California and sand dunes with motocross bikes 23:11 - 29:14: Banking to the outdoor industry 29:15 - 34:46: Confidence to be the best but humble enough to study and learn 34:47 - 41:41: In Sales and Service, have your phone ready at all times 41:42 - 45:31: Speaking of GOATS… John Dudley 45:32 - 52:11: Teachability is a key prerequisite for archery and bowhunting 52:12 - 58:57: Recruiting John Dudley 58:58 - 64:29: California to Tucson and taking PSE to the next level 65:30 - 68:16: PSE presents the top bow in each price point. 68:17 - 75:32: Carbon all the way, every day all day 75:33 - 80:26: The C-Suite protects the bottomline and the people within the Organization 80:27 - 86:14: Humility of Ladies vs Ego of Males 86:15 - 92:40: Elk hunt in Colorado