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
Episode 2 of Spot Burn reviews early-season duck hunting: flooded blinds, mixed results across refuges and clubs, and standout hunts from guides and listeners. Guests share stories about slow hunts, clever speckle-bellied geese, and the realities of hunting in October.
Jon talks gear (notably high-and-dry waders), public-land etiquette, upcoming events, and plans for November and December hunts, with practical updates and communit...
Jon and Robert run through a packed episode full of hunt prep: sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek, Duck Chugger, Tule Creek and more), blind-building techniques with hog panels and roll-tops, decoy logistics, and upcoming guided hunts.
They also tackle a website crash that disrupted bookings, share stories from recent hunts, praise key club helpers, and swap road‑and‑life anecdotes while gearing up for the season.
This episode covers a strange, mixed-opening duck season with wide-ranging reports — some hunters crushed it while others saw almost nothing. Hosts and callers discuss rice harvest progress, blind brushing, refuge water issues, and standout moments from the grasslands, including banded birds and memorable hunts.
Guests include guides and regulars (Jason, Vince, Mark, Andrew) who share hunt updates, gear notes, and plans for the sea...
On this episode the hosts introduce sponsor shout-outs and sit down with Bill Weller of Farmer's Brewing to discuss the brewery's origins, making beer with locally grown rice, retrofitting equipment, the success of Farmer’s Light, canning during COVID, new cider plans, and the community of duck hunters that frequent the tap room after a duck or goose hunt in the area.
Jon sits in for a solo episode with ranch owner Matt on Duck Season Eve, sharing sponsor shoutouts, hunting memories, and behind-the-scenes stories about managing a duck club. From Gray Lodge tales to club levee work, dogs, teal calling and opening day prep, they cover the culture and craft of California waterfowling.
The conversation mixes practical hunting tips, vintage bar and taxidermy anecdotes, and reflections on family land ...
we cover pre-spot burn plans, the impact of recent rain on rice harvests, how th Northeast and Oregon openers are going so far. we also talk about this years spotburn sponsor High & Dry waders, recap recent hunts and banded birds, and share local hunting updates.
Plus details about the Farmer's Brewery kickoff event, upcoming podcast guests, partner shoutouts, and an open invite for hunters to join the show or swing by this ...
In this episode Jon and Robert sit down at Slough House with Jason from Fowl Pursuer Outdoor Adventures to announce his new Gridley hunting lodge and share season news. Jason describes the lodge features — lodging, breakfast and dinner, a shop/bar hangout, dog kennels, a cleaning station and freezer, and space for boats and trailers — plus booking details for hunters.
The hosts also cover local hunting topics including pintails, ri...
Guided duck and goose opener in Northeast California at Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters: the crew scored 28 birds in an hour, including surprising mallards working a dry grain field and several big honkers. Highlights include coordinated calling, successful use of custom calls, a sprig among the mallards, and lively blind etiquette.
The episode also covers guide Jake’s setup, outstanding lodging and food, sponsor shout-outs (Willow C...
In this episode the Filthy Spoon Jon welcome Hoon and Logan from Foul Mouth TV for an honest, hands‑on conversation about breaking into duck hunting. They discuss refuges vs. private rice blinds, gear and decoy setups, shot timing, and practical tips for new hunters.
The show also highlights local sponsors and the importance of mentoring — encouraging kindness, peer coaching, and learning through experience to grow and protect the ...
Jon delivers a frank, humorous pre-season rant covering hunting gear, shotgun gauges, trucks, camouflage, public and private land etiquette, and guide etiquette. He also highlights local sponsors, upcoming hunts, and excitement for the Northeast opener while sharing strong opinions and practical advice for hunters.
Jon hosts a solo episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast with sponsor shout-outs and a feature interview with Cody Griffith of Triple B Outdoors about Arkansas hunting. They cover dove, teal, goose and duck seasons, decoy and gear tips, and how weather and habitat shifts are affecting migration.
The episode also includes sponsor highlights (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, Duck Chugger, G&T Truck Repair, 81...
Jon talks with Scott White, General Manager of the Klamath Drainage District, about water management, refuge recovery, and how renewed flows helped wetlands and migratory birds after recent droughts.
They discuss the district’s history, its role delivering Klamath River water to Lower Klamath, impacts on local communities and hunting, and plans for restoration and future habitat work.
The episode also includes sponsor shoutouts and...
Hosts and guests hunt dove and pigeons in Yuma along the border wall, contend with a surprise monsoon that floods fields and slows the birds, and share stories of canal rescues, helicopter flyovers, and late‑night pool antics.
The episode also highlights sponsors and custom call makers, offers a special Tule Creek discount for listeners, and mixes hunting gear talk with food, camaraderie, and off‑the‑wall humor.
On Dove Season Eve the hosts run through sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, G&T Truck Repair, 818 Inspections, Shannon J. Kelly, SCI Sacramento) and then sit down with Derek Shewick, Wildlife Habitat Manager for the Upper Butte Basin. The conversation covers dove habitat work, planting safflower and sunflowers, banding, refuge management, and practical scouting and hunting tips.
They a...
Support The Filthy Spoon! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon and Robert bring listeners to Duck Days with interviews from sponsors and makers: Willow Creek Custom Calls, Duck Chugger, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, G&T Truck Repair and High and Dry Waders. The episode highlights new gear, sponsor shout-outs and show-floor energy.
Guests include Brad Jones on the Mini Marsh call design, Jake from Tule Creek on guid...
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Recorded live at Duck Days 2025, this episode features the Filthy Spoon crew chatting with special guests about upcoming duck and dove seasons, bookings, and local hunting properties. Sponsors and small businesses like Willow Creek Custom Calls, Duck Chugger, G&T Truck Repair, 818 Inspections, and SCI Sacramento are highlighted.
Guests discuss gear and tactic...
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Jon hosts a solo Filthy Spoon episode at Kittles Outdoors with guests Grayson and Reagan, highlighting sponsors and the upcoming Duck Days event.
They cover a wild near-miss window incident, the custom Cerakote "rat-rod" shotgun and honky-tonkin' leather strap, gunsmithing work, and a lively discussion on sub-gauges, TSS shot and hunting tactics.
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Jon hosts Scott Vix recording from Quail Point to talk sporting clay shooting, patterning a new left-handed 20-gauge Benelli, and practical tips on footwork, gun mount, and sighting that transfer directly to duck and dove hunts. They also discuss season predictions, local bird numbers, and upcoming events like Duck Days and the State Calling Championship.
The epi...
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Jon interviews Brock Phillips and Fred Pitter of Western Plains Waterfowl about running a guide service out of Cherokee, Oklahoma, covering dry-field mallard hunts, geese, sandhill cranes, scouting, decoy spreads, and memorable band recoveries. They also discuss their lodge setup, booking approach, gear preferences, and stories from guiding in extreme weather.
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Join Jon for a captivating episode of the Filthy Spoons podcast as he chats with Terry Denmon from Mojo Outdoors. Dive into the fascinating world of waterfowl hunting and innovations that revolutionize the experience. Discover the exciting new products from Mojo, including the much-anticipated Big Blade, and how it's set to change the game for duck hunters in Cal...
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