Go Flush Yourself

In this episode Matt talks with George Konetes from New Hunters Guide! We talk more shotgun ballistics and what really matters to hunters in the field. Watch George on his Youtube channel, New Hunters Guide, and his podcast with the same name.

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Tom Roster has spent 50 years testing, designing, and improving shotgun ammunition. As a ballistics researcher, inventor, and author, he’s helped shape the development of modern shotshell loads used by hunters around the world.

In this episode, Tom breaks down the science behind shotgun performance — from lead versus non-toxic shot, pellet energy, patterning, and terminal ballistics to what d...

Does faster ammo actually kill birds better? Are stacked loads, non-spherical shot, and oversized steel shot worth the money? Flight Day Ammo founder Ben Myers joins us for a deep dive into shotgun ballistics, pattern density, steel vs. bismuth, choke selection, and why he believes decades of conventional wisdom got it wrong. Whether you hunt pheasants, ducks, or geese, this episode will probably change how you think ...

Jimmy Muller, founder of Muller Chokes, joins Matt and Jared for a deep dive into shotgun ballistics, choke design, and shotshell performance. They discuss why slower loads often outperform faster ones, the biggest mistakes hunters make with choke selection, how to build more effective shotgun patterns, and what really matters when choosing ammunition for upland birds and waterfowl.

Whether you’re ...

Jared and Matt talk with Rob Hubble of Youtube's Northwest Wingshooters. Rob is our first guest to not hunt over a flushing dog at all but gets plenty of Pacific Northwest birds with his Brittanys. We talk about his channel, his dogs, and delve into some controversial topics as well.

You can find Rob on his YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and at northwestwingshooters.com.

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Jeff Lusk to talk cocker spaniels, field trials, hunting season plans, and what makes these little flushing dogs so addictive. They discuss beginner-friendly “picnic trials,” choosing the right hunting dog, the realities of living with a cocker in the house, and why spaniels build such a close partnership with their handlers. Whether you’re considering your first ...

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In this episode, Matt talks with Mike Ritterbeck and learns about Field Spaniels! No, not field bred springer spaniels, field spaniels! Mike does talk about how heavily boned field spa...

In this episode, Matt talks with Andrew Marshall Wayment, author of upland books and the owner of a golden retriever and a French Brittany.

You can find Wayment on Instagram, his blog, Upland Ways,and pre-order a signed copy of his new book that comes out in August here.

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Jared and Matt talk labs with Taylor Esvelt and Dennin Harding!

Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.

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In this episode, Matt chats with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs. Charlie is a world-renowned breeder and trainer of springers, cockers, and labradors from Scotland. Check out his YouTube channel, Mordor Gundogs, and his podcast, The Dogfather.

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Matt and Jared sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast! Ron is also known for The Upland Institute and his appearances on MeatEater. We talk about his cocker, pointers versus flushers, and have an all around good time.

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In this episode, Matt and Jared talk with Idaho hunter and springer enthusiast, Michaela Maupin! On top of her springer, Michaela hunts ducks with her husband over their two labs, hunts cats and bears with their hounds, and has taken up falconry with a red-tailed hawk!

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In this episode Matt sits down with Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever chapter Vice President, Matt Staudenmaier, and Clays for Conservation's 2025 champion, Dennin Harding.

Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfo...

In this episode Matt takes you through the history of the pump shotgun in the uplands.

Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.

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This episode is our first book review! We peel back the cover of Wingshooting the Palouse: Pursuing American Upland Tradition from Eastern Washington by fellow Washingtonian, Bradley A. Trumbo. Let us know how you liked this format and if you want more book reviews in the future.

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Jared and Matt talk to fellow Eastern Washington bird hunter, James Harter! James is best known as the creator and moderator for EWUBH. He is an avid upland hunter, chasing birds over his three labs in Washington and South Dakota. James hosted Jared on a tribal reservation earlier in the season. We go through that hunt and more on this episode.

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Join Jared and Matt as they recap the biggest end-of-season hunt they've ever been on with more flushing dogs on the ground than you can shake a stick at. They also talk about some other late season hunts they've had, Jared's new side by side shotgun, slingshots, upland hunting in Montana logistics with the new regulations there, and invite you to a Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation event that they'll both be at!

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In this episode, we look into the history of the English Cocker Spaniel. 

While we did our best to make this as accurate as possible, but it’s for entertainment purposes only and there’s no guarantees it’s 100% accurate. If you do notice an error, let us know (contact information is below) and if warranted we’ll issue a retraction or correction.

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In this episode, Jared and Matt sit down with Chris Luis of the YouTube channel, taters_flyway! Chris and his cocker, Tater, hunt the many species available in Oregon from ducks on the green and wet west side of the state to chukar in the canyons and dry uplands in the east. You can find Chris on his aforementioned YouTube channel and on his Instagram.

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