Legends of the Black and Tan Coonhound

Legends of the Black and Tan Coonhound

The Legends of the Black and Tan Coonhound podcast is dedicated to honoring and preserving the voices of the past while raising awareness of our beloved breed; the American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. While our main goal is interviewing the past legends, we will also cover current events and their winners as well. The podcast is hosted by Chad Smith and Ray Conrad, past breed presidents.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 47 mins

Fellow Houndsmen, Listen in as we talk with Kenneth "Chooch" Laroux on his and Goldie's big win at this year's Black and Tan Days. We go through the Sabine River, the Tennessee River, and the Toledo Bend to see how Chooch ended up with the Queen of Hunt on the other end of his chain. God Bless and Go Black.

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Folks, we have one of the best to ever slip on a pair of boots recorded today with Jeff Nelson. A man who is responsible for our only 2 UKC World Coonhound Nite Champions. Listen in as we start at the origins and finish at the present with one of the breeds best dogmen. God Bless and Go Black.

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Ole Blaise is a wealth of knowledge and information. Sit back and relax as we dive into the Kansas Black and Tans with Blaise. From Jewell and Junior to Top Notch we try to cover them all. God Bless and Go Black.

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November 8, 2024 35 mins

Sorry folks, been super busy but we got the National Grand Nite Champion Black and Tan 2024 Ed Hillenbrand and Black River Tex. Listen and Enjoy. If you enjoy the podcast, considering becoming a member of the American Black and Tan Association. God Bless and Go Black

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We are swinging into the Carolinas to interview Bo Stafford on his big win at Black and Tan Days this year with GrNiteCh. Tree Singn Screaming Stitch. Tune in as we find out a little more about Stitch and Bo. God Bless and Go Black.

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Listen in as Flop takes us under the hood of the origins of the Kentucky River line and how Nitro won the 2024 King of Hunt at Black and Tan Days. Jimmy also gives us some background on how he and Flop got partnered up on Black Dogs. Thanks for listening and if you are not, please consider becoming a member of the American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. God Bless and Go Black.

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Could not be more proud of how this episode turned out. Join in as Lawton and Ron Cooper dive into the origins of the Robinson line and the expectations of the dogs that followed. This one is dear to my heart as it has two of my favorite people discussing the dogs that originated part of the bloodlines that Corey and I continue to hunt today. Thanks for listening. Happy Easter, God Bless and Go Black.
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March 22, 2024 91 mins

Heading up North to Iowa on this one. Donnie Egli has hunted Black and Tans for over 60 years. Donnie has bred and promoted some of the best our breed has to offer. Listen in as we cover a wide range of topics in this one.

And as always, God Bless and Go Black. 

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Welcome back friends, today we have a Lifetime Member who will share stories of the past legends with a Bear Creek dog scattered in at the end. If you find this information of some interest and are not already a member of the association. please sign up to become one. ABTCHA.net

God Bless and Go Black

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Listen in as we wrap up a terrific podcast interview with the 4-time top 20 winner, Randy Scaggs. In this episode, we bring in the males of the program into the light and talk about the bloodlines that live on today through what Randy accomplished. 

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An exciting episode is in store as we visit with another legend of the breed, Randy Scaggs. We cover Randy's early days as well as his time in the 1980s when he placed in the top 20 of the UKC World Hunt 4 consecutive years in a row, a feat that by my account has not been done since.

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January 12, 2024 49 mins

As stated in the intro, Hall of Famer, Carl D Minehart passed away on January 9, 2024. He will be sorely missed. This is the conclusion of my short talk with Flippo and Cat as we discussed more in-depth the dogs they have worked, trained, and campaigned.

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January 4, 2024 47 mins
Flying solo for this 2-part interview with Jerry Flippo and Steve FatCat Holloway as we dig into 2 of the most prominent lines of Black and Tans being hunted today. I hope y'all enjoy the podcast with me and two of my closest friends talk black dogs. God Bless and Go Black! 
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December 29, 2023 49 mins

We are wrapping up the last segment with Wendell, starting with the dream cast of coondogs and ending with the unknown songbird. We appreciate everyone listening, if you have not already, consider becoming a member of the ABTCHA. God Bless and Go Black.

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December 21, 2023 40 mins
Part 2 with Wendell starts with the purchase of Gentlemen Jim and ends with the birth of Ragin Black Hoss; there is history that abounds in this episode. Part 3 will be released the week between Christmas and New Years. Merry Christmas, God Bless, and Go Black.
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December 15, 2023 42 mins
Part 1 of a 3-part podcast conversation with my friend and mentor Wendell "Inky" Perry. We discuss all things Black and Tan with Episode 1 ending in the purchase of Gentlemen Jim. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 which will drop in the coming days. Go Black.  
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Introduction to the podcast world of our new project; Legends of the Black and Tan Podcast. Brief introduction of Chad and Ray and how we became involved in the Black and Tan Breed. Also explained a little about the goals of the podcast and who is our first legend to be interviewed. Finally, a brief rundown of recent winners in some of the big hunts and shows throughout the country.  

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