The Filthy Spoon Podcast

The Filthy Spoon is a podcast dedicated to waterfowl hunting in northern California. we talk with local guides, hunters and waterfowl related businesses.

Episodes

7 days ago

1hr 22 min

The Filthy Spoon crew recaps their trip to the Delta Waterfowl Expo 2026 in Des Moines: vendor highlights, standout custom calls, and the strong California presence.
They share memorable moments — the Sitka shower stunt, lively bar scenes, a midnight hotel fire-alarm scare, and Jon's missing phone — plus behind-the-scenes sponsor shout-outs.
The episode closes with updates on upcoming Duck Days, product drops, and plans for the season, mixing humor, travel mishaps, and waterfowl community news.

Aug 1, 2026

1hr 2 min

The Filthy Spoon Podcast live from the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. They run through sponsor shout-outs and product demos, then interviews guests — including the Duckfellas Podcast, QuickCoys (motion decoys), Rise Turkey Hunting, and legendary caller Jeff Foiles — covering hunting tactics, season timing, travel, family moments, and conservation.
Short, lively, and full of gear talk and personal stories, this episode captures Expo energy, practical tips for hunters, and the outdoor community vibe. Rate and review to support the show.

Jul 27, 2026

1hr 52 sec

The Filthy Spoon Podcast broadcasts live from the 2026 Delta Waterfowl Expo in Des Moines, covering vendor highlights, sponsor shout-outs, conservation conversations, hunting stories, and on-the-ground Expo antics.Hosts Robert and John interview guests about gear, youth outreach, truck choices, and international hunting policy while mixing in humor and local Midwestern encounters.

Jul 19, 2026

46 min

Jon and Robert run through sponsor shout-outs, talk gear and new Filthy Spoon hats, and prepare for the upcoming Delta Waterfowl Expo in Iowa. A phone interview with California country singer Jesse Daniel features brief technical difficulties but covers his recent European tour, California roots, and outdoor life.
The episode also includes lighthearted moments—family time, a Traeger grill incident, hunting talk, and plans to podcast live from the Expo—offering a snapshot of the show’s community, sponsors, and outdoor focus.

Jul 11, 2026

1hr 11 min

Jon and Robert kick off the episode with sponsor shout-outs—Willow Creek Custom Calls, Shannon Kelly Game Calls, Tula Creek Hunting Outfitters and more—then share stories from 4th of July, fly fishing in Utah, and upcoming hunting events like Delta Waterfowl and Duck Days.
They chat about local characters, hunting gear, conservation issues, inflatable wildlife hazards, and a surprise call from Duck Chugger about moving to Gridley and joining the Filthy Spoon co-op.

Jul 4, 2026

1hr 4 sec

On this Filthy Spoon episode Jon runs through sponsors and then interview Madison Grimm of Second Chance Flight, a young conservationist who built an aviary and launched an egg-salvage nonprofit.
Madison explains how she obtained federal permits, pushed a state law change to allow game-bird egg salvage, rescued hundreds of ducks, pheasants, turkeys and more, and is working to band and track birds to measure success.
She shares outreach, volunteer and fundraising efforts, her art and duck-stamp success, and how listeners can learn more or donate at secondchanceflight.com.

Jun 28, 2026

50 min

Jon hosts a solo episode from the Wack N stack bro boat meetup on the Feather River, featuring sponsor shoutouts, event highlights, and interviews with organizer Kevin, Mud-Buddy service pro James of Stanley Fetch & Son, and Brownwater Outfitters' Brandon and Lance.
Topics include community and family-focused off-season duck hunting, raffle giveaways, local businesses and gear, boat repairs and custom blinds, and plans for keeping the bro-boat tradition alive.

Jun 20, 2026

1hr 12 min

Jon and Robert run through sponsor shout-outs, catch up with call maker Shannon Kelley about shows and new products, and share updates on the Filthy Spoon co-op blinds and upcoming Delta Waterfowl Expo.
The episode mixes hunting prep (decoys, dog training, blinds), event plans, personal stories, and light-hearted rants — including a wild bum confrontation — all wrapped in casual podcast banter.

Jun 13, 2026

1hr 6 min

Jon sits down with Josh Hogan of BlindBook to demo an app that centralizes bookings, guide and club management, and hunt tracking for everyone from solo hunters to large outfitters.
They discuss Wing ID (AI-assisted bird ID), data-driven pattern analysis, payment and booking tools, hunter education, conservation benefits, and upcoming shows where BlindBook will appear.

Jun 7, 2026

1hr 3 min

Episode 227 of the Filthy Spoon Podcast covers sponsor shoutouts, hunting stories, and a feature interview with Reed Speed — twin founders who created a pocket duck-call oil to stop reeds from sticking. Hosts John and Robert discuss gear, seasons, local hunts, and share humorous camp anecdotes.The show wraps with the Duck Chugger three questions segment, product release plans, and event appearances including Delta Waterfowl and state calling championships.

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