The Filthy Spoon Podcast

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.

EP# 222 Live from The East Bay Delta waterfowl Dinner

Recorded live at the East Bay Delta Waterfowl Chapter dinner, this episode features sponsors, local outfitters, and club leaders as they discuss fundraising, blind builds, and regional conservation efforts.Guests share hunting stories, highlight youth involvement, and celebrate the community spirit that supports habitat projects and future generations of waterfowlers.

EP #221 Fires, Flocks & Fish: Inside a Refuge Prescribed Burn and Goose Season

Jon sits down with Frank Alves — prescribed-fire specialist, lifelong goose hunter and veteran volunteer — to discuss marsh burns at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, rice- and dry-field goose tactics, veteran's hunts, striper fishing reports, and highlights from recent Delta Waterfowl dinners.
They cover gear and setups, memorable hunts and the role of prescribed fire in habitat management, plus quick updates from sponsors and local outdoors events.

EP #220 Turkey Tales, New Motor & Delta Dinner Plans

Jon and Robert run through sponsor shoutouts, hunting and fishing adventures, gear updates, and upcoming events including the Delta Waterfowl dinner. They share stories about turkey and striper outings, boat and motor shopping, jerky recipes, and community happenings in a relaxed, conversational episode.

EP #219 with Jamie Johansson on Saving the North State

On this episode Jon hosts Jamie Johansson candidate for California Assembly District 3  for a candid conversation about the challenges facing Northern California: farming and its rising costs, water and reservoir solutions, wildfire and forest policy, energy regulation, and preserving hunting and rural lifestyle.
The show also highlights local sponsors and conservation partners, campaign updates from Jamie, and a call for community engagement to protect the North State's resources and way of life. we also hear from one of Jamie's biggest supporters Donna Baylee who hosted us at the historic and beautiful Lavender Ranch.

EP # 218Live from Escalon: Filthy Spoon at the Tri-Counties Delta Dinner

The Filthy Spoon podcast goes live from the Escalon Sportsman's Club at the Tri-Counties Delta Waterfowl dinner, capturing a rowdy, hometown vibe and interviews with chapter leaders, volunteers, and sponsors.Listeners hear local stories about duck hunting, conservation projects, sponsor shout-outs, and the community's efforts to support Delta Waterfowl California while raising funds for local habitat and access projects.

EP #217 with Duck Republic Sneak boxes & shit talking

Jon hosts Tyler of Duck Republic for a loose, unfiltered episode covering Tyler’s rise on social media, sneak-box salt marsh hunting in Massachusetts, and the big differences between East and West Coast waterfowling.
They also talk fishing and commercial charters, hunting gear and sponsors, podcasting banter, and the lifestyle that keeps them chasing birds and fish.

EP # 216 from the SCI Sacramento 4th Annual dinner.

Live from the Sacramento SCI 47th Annual Banquet, the Filthy Spoon Podcast hosts Jon and Robert talk with sponsors, board members, and hunters about custom duck calls, late-season goose hunts, bowfishing plans, and local conservation work. Guests include Willow Creek Custom Calls, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, and members of SCI and Battalion 1.
The episode features sponsor shout-outs, candid hunting stories, event highlights, and discussions on the importance of supporting conservation organizations and hunting advocacy in California.

EP #215 Blinds, Birds & Backroads: Filthy Spoon’s Gay light savings time.

The hosts Jon and Robert run through sponsor shout-outs, upcoming events and dinners, booking blinds and hunts, and gear talk as they reset after waterfowl season.
They also discuss community projects, the Filthy Spoon co-op, trips (Reno, Delta Waterfowl, Tule Creek), shooting instruction, and plans for turkey and striper seasons.

EP # 214 Hand‑Carved Decorative Duck Calls With Rob of Weston Waterfowl

Jon opens the episode with sponsor shoutouts and then interviews Rob Protzman of Weston Waterfowl about his hand‑carved, high‑detail duck calls, metal reed tradition, and decorative carving techniques.
The conversation covers Rob’s path into waterfowling, Colorado hunting stories, species and gear, call‑making competitions, and where to find his work online—with additional sponsor mentions and upcoming events woven throughout.