Driftwood Outdoors Podcast
Join award-winning outdoor columnist Brandon Butler and renowned radio DJ Nathan "Shags" McLeod as they team up to bring you the ultimate Midwest outdoor adventure experience on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast.
Whether you're an avid hunter, passionate fisherman, or just love the great outdoors, this podcast is your go-to source for everything Midwest outdoor life. As the Midwest's outdoor authority, Driftwood Outdoors Podcast delivers a perfect blend of information and entertainment, covering topics like hunting, fishing, conservation, outdoor gear, and even a bit of fun with stories about Shags' Alien encounter!
Every Tuesday morning, new episodes will take you on a journey through the wild, featuring exciting interviews, expert tips, and inspiring outdoor adventures. So, whether you're on the hunt for knowledge or just looking to have some fun, we invite you to join us on this wild ride.
We’ll see you down the trail!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 88 minutes
- Episodes
- 309
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep. 309: The Changing Face of Hunting
In this episode of Drifting Outdoors, the crew dives into what it really means to be a hunter in today’s world. Brandon returns from Indiana after keynoting a Backcountry Hunters & Anglers event, ref…
01:15:17 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Ep. 308: Politics, Paddle Don, and Prolonged Fasting: A Driftwood Catch-Up
In this laid-back episode of the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon, Shags, and Joe take a breather from the heavy topics of recent weeks to catch up on life, health experiments, and the outdoors. S…
01:24:16 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
EP 307: In Memory of Jerry Presley: A Missouri Conservation Legend
This week, we pay tribute to one of Missouri’s greatest conservationists — Jerry Presley, former Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of …
01:34:12 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
EP. 306: Shags Hits the Walleye Capital: Fishing Lake of the Woods
This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Shags heads north to the legendary Lake of the Woods for the Fishing with Shags Experience at Ballard’s Resort—recently ranked the #3 fishing lodge in the country by …
00:48:16 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Ep. 305: CWD in Missouri: The Fight for Our Deer Herd
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is more than just a wildlife issue—it's a crisis reshaping Missouri's deer hunting culture and threatening our landowners’ way of life. With confusion, controversy, and …
03:04:45 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Ep. 304: Streamside Stories with Jeff Trigg: Guiding, Gear & Growing Pressure
We’re joined by Jeff Trigg, a seasoned smallmouth fishing guide and sales rep for MeatEater’s top brands like First Lite and FHF Gear.
From Missouri’s scenic rivers to the shifting landscape of outdoo…
From Missouri’s scenic rivers to the shifting landscape of outdoo…
01:15:10 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Ep. 303: Pollinator Power: Building Habitat with Elsa Gallagher
In this episode of Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod sit down with Elsa Gallagher, Habitat Program Director at The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund.
Elsa shares how her work is helping …
Elsa shares how her work is helping …
01:15:27 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
EP. 302: Behind the Lens: Bill Konway on Outdoor Media, Photography & a Life Outside
If you love stories about the great outdoors, media evolution, and chasing your passion—this one’s for you.
This week on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod sit down with …
This week on the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod sit down with …
01:07:37 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Ep. 301: Legends Met, Fires Faced, Memories Made
Brandon and Nathan take a deep breath and look back on nearly six unforgettable years behind the mics of Driftwood Outdoors.
From the surreal honor of interviewing childhood heroes like Bill Dance and…
From the surreal honor of interviewing childhood heroes like Bill Dance and…
01:19:19 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Ep. 300: Hello, Mr. Kehoe
We hit a major milestone with Episode 300, and who better to share it with than Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe? Brandon and Nathan sit down for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from t…
00:43:48 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Ep. 299: Boundary Waters Recap: Tales from the Wilderness
Brandon Butler is joined by Paddle Don, Derek Butler, and Adam Voight to relive their unforgettable journey through Minnesota’s legendary Boundary Waters—without co-host Nathan McLeod, who sat this o…
01:37:05 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Ep. 298: Paddles, Packs, and the Unknown: Prepping for the Boundary Waters
Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod are joined by special guests Paddle Don, Derek Butler, and Adam Voight for an exciting deep dive into their upcoming first-ever trip to the legendary Boundary Waters …
01:26:22 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Ep. 297: Public Lands Under Fire: A Conversation with Hal Herring
Award-winning journalist Hal Herring joins Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod for a deep dive into the critical issues facing public lands and conservation in America today. As a veteran writer for Fie…
01:33:22 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Ep. 296: Milo's Flies
In this heartfelt and fish-filled episode, Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with longtime friend and avid angler Ryan “Milo” Miloshewski.
The trio dives into Milo’s latest venture, Mi…
The trio dives into Milo’s latest venture, Mi…
01:32:42 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Ep. 295: Midwest Waters with Misty Mountains Michael
Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod are joined by Michael Collins of Misty Mountain Guiding Service for a deep dive into fly fishing across the Midwest. From the clear streams of mid-Missouri to…
01:15:30 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Ep. 294: Wild Turkeys, Island Feasts & Vineyard Stories with Chef Johnny Graham and Brett Stearns
In this flavorful episode, we’re joined by two Martha’s Vineyard legends—Johnny Graham, celebrity chef and owner of Revel Catering & Events, and Brett Stearns, Director of the Natural Resources Depar…
01:24:50 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Ep. 293: Where the Wild Heals: Kevin Rhodes on Veterans, Youth, and the Power of Campfires
Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Kevin Rhodes founder and operator of B4 Outdoors.
B4 Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to serving those who serve us, our communities…
B4 Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to serving those who serve us, our communities…
01:24:32 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Ep. 292: Shags is back after a long good-bye
In this heartfelt episode, Nathan "Shags" McLeod returns to the mic after a month away with family, grieving the loss of his father. Joined by Brandon Butler, who’s calling in from a turkey hunt on M…
01:03:43 |
Tue 06 May 2025
Ep. 291: Early Turkey Season Success for Milo, Walker, and Texas Ranger
With Shags still in Oregon due to the loss of his father, Brandon Butler calls in a couple of Driftwood Outdoors known associates to talk turkey at mid-season and other joys of spring. The Josh Lane …
01:01:52 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
Ep. 290: Missouri DOGE Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Want to hear what the Missouri DOGE committee learned about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)? Listen to the actual audio from the Chronic Wasting Disease hearing conducted by the Missouri State Senate C…
00:59:10 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
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