Duck Hunting and Goose Hunting is in our blood and we live it everyday! The Midwest Flyways Podcast is an authentic take on waterfowl hunting from Midwest Flyways. Duck and goose hunting has continued to evolve throughout the years and we aim to connect duck hunting traditions with the future of waterfowling. If you‘re passionate about ducks and geese then come hang with Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness as they talk duck hunting, goose hunting and everything else in between.
Episodes
Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
1 hr 23 min
This past week we had the chance to host Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman, Levi Drake Rodriguez at our studio to hang out for a while and talk about a bunch of different topics. Levi is an extremely passionate and focused individual that brings the energy in all things he does. We talk about some incredible stories from his time in college, including climbing up the ranks as an unranked player who didn’t receive a lot of early attention. He shares what that journey was like and how he has been able to stay hungry. He relates his athletic career to his love for the outdoors and all types of hunting and we hear about how hunting becomes a mental reset for Levi. Through it all, his unwavering faith in Jesus guides his every move. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
1 hr 3 min
This week we sit down in the Gamefair Studios presented by Ducks Unlimited and onXhunt with Jordan Murdoch from Rig ‘Em Right. Jordan shares about hunting birds in California, what he loves to hunt now and how he got working in the outdoor industry. We also talk about hybrids, dogs and some awesome hunting stories in between. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
40 min
This week we’re hot with all of the crazy cuts, trades and signings across the NFL world. Some guys that don’t deserve to be cut have lost their jobs this week and we sit down to dissect some of the different scenarios. We also talk trades, where people are headed next and why teams might have made these moves. Other current events that have hit the timeline are brought up and we can’t wait for NFL season to start! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
51 min
This week Carter put together a little game of jeopardy for us to play. He very clearly made this game to make us look stupid and guess what, it worked! We stumble through some difficult questions, confusing wording and waterfowl facts that most people probably won’t know. But you learn something new every day! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
11 min
This week we wanted to take a minute to talk about but about early goose. We get lots of questions this time of year about best practices and how to be successful during early goose hunting. Every situation and group of birds is different, but hopefully this TMT will give you a few simple pointers to get the ball rolling! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
1 hr 38 sec
This week we get to sit down with Dean Tlougan, owner of Premier Flight Guide Service in Rochester, MN. Dean was a guide for the very first Rochester guide service that opened in 1982 so he’s been at this for a while! He started running clients on his own in 1996 and hasn’t looked back since. We talk about how birds and hunting have changed over the years and what has caused some of those changes. Dean remembers some stories from his guiding career and we get Dean to play Say What with us! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
59 min
Welcome back to Sports Guyz Only and sorry for our brief hiatus. This week we’re in studio talking about the upcoming NFL season and what is going on with player trades, signings and off field problems. We talk about Trey Hendrickson trying to get a deal done with the bengals and where that’s headed as well as Micah Parsons with the Cowboys. Nathaniel breaks down the over under predictions for the NFC North and we take our bets as to whether or not those numbers seem realistic. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
1 hr 12 min
This week we’re coming to you from the Gamefair studios presented by OnX Hunt and Ducks Unlimited. We sit down with friend, Mike Callian from Dave Smith Decoys to talk about his bucket list hunts and where he’d like to go to hunt birds. He shares some ideas with us about calling ducks as well and we get into a bunch of other topics including ducks and even dogs being taken by eagles and some new products at DSD. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
12 min
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You guys have been asking us to do a review on the First Lite Waders so here it is! If you haven’t had a chance to check these waders out we think it’d be worth your time. We talk about what we love about these waders and all the work that has gone into making them great. Finding a pair of waders that lasts and feels comfortable changes how you hunt. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
WADER GIVEAWAY: FORGE WADER GIVEAWAY
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
56 min
This week we welcome back one of our founding members, Conor Olstad. Conor owns a media company called Olstad Media and he works with lots of different outdoor companies producing media and assisting with multiple other facets of media direction and production. He talks about some of his recent projects and travels as well as some of his hunting experiences. We talk elk, the backcountry and then we draft worst rookie hunter mistakes. Go check out what Conor has been up to on Instagram and his website. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP