The Filthy Spoon Podcast

EP #232 Duck Chugger Joins the Crew Robert is a fisherman, and Snake Floods

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.

EP #231Second Chance Flight: Madison Grimm

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.

EP #230 Wack N stack on the Feather River: Bro Boats, Raffles & Duck-Boat Stories

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.

#229 THE FILTHY BUM PODCAST

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.

EP #228 BlindBook: Smarter Hunting for Guides, Clubs & Kids

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.

EP #227 Luke & Cade with Reed-Speed

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.

EP#226 "JOHNNY CASh THERORY"

Jon goes solo with a blunt, unfiltered episode from the middle of rice-planting chaos: work exhaustion, hunting talk, sponsor shoutouts, gear drama, and his "Johnny Cash" theory about fandom and hoarding.
He also covers conservation efforts, worries about Oregon hunting restrictions, military pride, and what it really means to be a rice farmer and hunter.

EP #225 "IT AINT' MUCH BUT IT'S HONEST WORK"

Jon and Robert run through sponsor spots, hunting updates and regulation changes while prepping for duck season.
They mix practical tips with personal stories — rice-farming challenges, bow-fishing mishaps, neighborhood rescues — and outline upcoming trips from fly-fishing to the Northeast opener.

EP # 224 with Aaron Visger of Sky Chief Waterfowl, Duck Hunting Old school..

Join Jon on this episode of the Filthy Spoon podcast on the Sacramento River at Slough House Social, Aaron Visger of Sky Chief Waterfowl shares old-school duck-hunting memories, hard-won gear advice, community stories from Sutter and Grey Lodge, and the inspiration behind his practical hunting products.

EP # 223 with John Stallone of Howl For Wildlife.

On this solo episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast, Jon sits down with John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. They discuss Stallone’s background—from growing up hunting in New York to guiding and podcasting across the West—and the founding of Howl for Wildlife to push back on policies like plans to study reintroducing grizzly bears in California.
They cover grassroots organizing, membership and fundraising challenges, upcoming events including a May 30 banquet, hunting stories, and Stallone’s favorite cooking and gear tips. The episode highlights the need for hunters to be united and active in wildlife policy.