Tree Talkin' Time

Tree Talkin' Time is all about tree dogs. We talk to people who hunt various breeds of dogs to pursue and tree anything from squirrels to bear.

211. Collection of Cur Dogs 01/06/2026

211. Collection of Cur Dogs In this week's episode I am joined by Carl Winski. Carl has a pack of cur dog that he squirrel and coon hunts. We talk about how he moved across the country to follow tree dogs, how his wife and daughter hunt with him regularly, and how he has come to own a variety of different cur breeds. Carl is a pleasure hunter that enjoys these dogs and puts an incredible amount of time into his dogs. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39623295

210. Next Generation 2025 12/30/2025

210. Next Generation 2025 In this week's episode I am joined by my boys Charlie and Carter as well as my nephew Mason. Its a short episode just catching up with the boys adventures this year and what the want to do in the future. We talk about a few memorable hunts, new dogs, and what Santa brought! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39562325

209. Big Boars & Bucking Bulls 12/23/2025

209. Big Boars & Bucking Bulls In this week's episode I am joined by Cody Brewer. Cody is a former PBR Bull rider and hog hunter. I got to know Cody through Instagram several years ago and we have stayed in contact. I finally got down to Tennessee to hunt with him and record this podcast. We talked about cur dogs, hogs, and even touch a little of Cody's time with the PBR. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39513825

208. Catching Up With Cane Creek 12/16/2025

208. Catching Up With Cane Creek I stopped in to catch up with my old friend Jeremy Garner this past weekend and after a succesful trip to the woods we sat down to record this podcast. Jeremy is a great guy and a hard hunter. He recently bought a female bluetick and we talk about her a little bit. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39420990

207. What Happened to Full Cry? 12/09/2025

207. What Happened to Full Cry? I have been a longtime supporter and contributor for Full Cry and recently it has been MIA. So I tracked down Jason and Dani Duby to talk about what happened. We also discuss whats on the horizon for the magazine as well. I hope after listening to this you are as excited as I am and go support Full Cry to keep this amazing magazine and tradition alive! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39333400

206. Coon Camp, Cur Dogs, & Jesus Christ 11/25/2025

206. Coon Camp, Cur Dogs, & Jesus Christ In this week's episode I am joined by Jason Keen. Jason and I have been friends for a few years but after a few days at coon camp our friendship has grown a lot. In this episode we talk about coon camp and how much fun we had. We also talk about Jason's journey with tree dogs and how some Kemmer Curs and then Leopards got him hooked. Then before we ended our conversation we got serious about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and what he has done for us. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39160350

205. Ol' Savvy Man 11/18/2025

205. Ol' Savvy Man In this week's episode I am joined by Dave Bray. Dave grew up hunting, trapping, fishing and has always had a dog in toe. From an old English Shepherd and an Airedale to Leopard Curs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles with a few hounds along the way Dave has a wide array of experience. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/39073555

204. HOGBAYING.COM 11/11/2025

204. HOGBAYING.COM In this week's episode I am joined by Jake Loiacano of hogbaying.com. Jake has been the leader in the hog baying competition world for many years now. Jake is the organizer of the most famous hog bay, Uncle Earl's in Winnfield, LA. We had a great conversation that of course covered hog baying, but many other topics such as breeding, coon hunting, other working dogs. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38989285

203. Good Old Days 11/04/2025

203. Good Old Days In this week's episode I am joined by Steve Ingram. Steve hunted Leopard Curs for many years and even owned the American Leopard Cur Breeders Association for around 15 years. He turned the ALCBA around after it was nearly out of business. We discussed many of the people and dogs of yesteryear and as Steve put it "The Good Old Days." Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38903805

202. 50 Years with July Hounds 10/28/2025

202. 50 Years with July Hounds In this week's episode I am joined by Charlie Walker. I was interested in learning a little more about the July breed and was pointed to Mr. Charlie. We had a great conversation about his life running Julys. From his first running walker pup to the best July he's ever owned and everything in between. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38803865

201. Operation Meat Dog 10/21/2025

201. Operation Meat Dog In this week's episode I am joined by my friend Corey Dick. I met Corey a few years ago and hunted with him a few times since first talking with him. Corey has a very interesting story and fell into tree dogs 14 years ago. He has had a handful of hounds and got his first cur 4 years ago. He has since fell in love with these little meat dogs. He has now decided that is the direction he is taking his kennel. He enjoys being able to hunt the same dogs both day and night. Corey has some great insight and a refreshing take on things for only being in this way of life for a little over a decade. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38721820

200. 6 Time ATFA Breeder of the Year 10/14/2025

200. 6 Time ATFA Breeder of the Year In this week's episode I am joined once again by good friend Todd Coles. I got to know Todd through the podcast we recorded over 3 years ago. If you havent listened to that one, go check it out. It is episode 33. Powered by Booster. I enjoyed learning about his little brindle feist so much that last year my son Charlie and I ventured down to Arkansas just to hunt with Todd. We had a great time. Todd has some great squirrel dogs and he is a wealth of knowledge. He is very involved with the American Treeing Feist Association (ATFA) as well and talks about some of their events and changes they have made recently. As you can tell by the title he is also the only 6 time ATFA Breeder of the Year. Be sure to listen to what Todd has going on now. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38573960

199. "We Enjoy Following Dogs, That's For Sure" 10/07/2025

199. "We Enjoy Following Dogs, That's For Sure" In this week's episode I am joined by Tyler Hatcher. I met Tyler in the woods several years ago while hunting with my buddy Uncle Wayne. Tyler has a pack of White Cloud bred walkers that he devotes a lot of time too. While I have never hunted with them I have heard that they are top notch. Bear hunting has certainly been a passion of Tylers for many years but he got his start following a hound after dark and still loves to pack a good coondog up and down the road to the competition hunts. If that didn't keep him busy enough Tyler just started competing in some USDC squirrel hunts as well. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38491890

198. Asphalt Kennels 09/30/2025

198. Asphalt Kennels In this week's episode I am joined by Angelo Jones. Angelo's story is a little different than the average coon hunter. Most do not think of downtown Detroit as the home of a die hard coon hunter but that is where Mr. Jones resides. Angelo's life has been surrounded by great friends and family that have coon hunted and helped him along. He has learned by watching and talking with these great men. Throughout this podcast we highlighteted a few common themes including keeping all levels of the sport open especially the entry level and then also the hound hunting communtiy that becomes more like family than friends. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38403680

197. "Get The Kids Involved" 09/23/2025

197. "Get The Kids Involved" In this week's episode I am joined by Kevin Rose. Several people recommended Kevin as a guest recently. They said he was a sure enough dog man and is always packing a good dog. We talked aout hius start into the tree dog world and how he ended up with some really nice squirrel dogs. Kevin is also hosteing a few hunts in a few weeks that doubt you will want to miss if you are within driving distance. The first is an OMCBA squirrel and coon hunt on Oct. 17th and then the next day is the WTDA Virginia State Youth Hunt. These hunts are looking like they are going to a good time and a chance to see some good dog work. If you would like to attend either of these hunts the address is below. 8925 Thompson Valley Rd Tazwell, VA 24651 Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38320150

196. Miami Valley Leopards 09/16/2025

196. Miami Valley Leopards In this week's episode I am joined by my friend Perry Lambert. Perry is a lifelong leopard cur/hound hunter. We talk about the name, the breed and the transition to UKC's 7th coonhound breed. Perry was heavily involed with that transition and was the president of the breed association when that happened. Perry is a wealth of knowledge and this only covers a fraction of what he has experienced and knows about the breed. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38234070

195. Still Running Dogs at 92 09/09/2025

195. Still Running Dogs at 92 On this week's episode I am joined by Russ Vanwinkle. I had the pleasure of meeting Russ at Autumn Oaks this year and he was gracious enough to sit down with me. We talked his early years as well as several stories from his many years chasing tree dogs.Russ enjoys fooling with young dogs and has a reputation for being a great pup starter. He has owned and started seveal top Mountain Curs. Who knows maybe the pup he has now will be a World Champion one day. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38138500

194. Rag Mountain Plotts 09/02/2025

194. Rag Mountain Plotts In this week's episode I am joined by Jason and Katie Woodward. I have known Jason and Katie for a few years now and it was my pleasure to sit down with them at Autumn Oaks this year. We discussed how they both grew up coon hunting and how they have shifted to mainly bear hunting and showing their Plotts. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Promo Code Tree10 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/38053805

193. TTM Update & Fall Plans 08/26/2025

193. TTM Update & Fall Plans This week's episode is a short update on everything going on at Tree Talkin' Media. I am currently getting readu for Autumn Oaks and can't wait to see so many of you that listen to this podcast. There aree links below to just about eveything I talked about in the podcast. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37957265

192. Every House Had a Squirrel Dog 08/19/2025

192. Every House Had a Squirrel Dog In this week's episode I am joined by Bobby Taylor. It's only taken 3 years to get him on but we finally made it hapen. Bobby gew up in the squirrel hunting mecca where just like the title says every house had a squirrel dog. Bobby has has had many crossed up dogs along with purebred dogs but the Original Mountian Curs just always seemed to suit him the best. He knew many of the founding members of the OMCBA and hopefully we will dive into more of that at a later date. In this episode we talked about many of his dogs including World Champion Taylor's Shadow. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37872850

191. I Like the Challenge 08/12/2025

191. I Like the Challenge In this episode I am joined by Cody Johnson. Cody is a Maryland native that headed West after high school and has found himself in South Dakota. He grew up follwing his dad's beagles and his uncle's coon hounds and now has a pair of Kemmers that he is cuts loose on almost anything that leaves a track. His main goal now is making them cat dogs and he loves the challenge. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37769080

190. Florida Cracker Curs 08/05/2025

190. Florida Cracker Curs In this week's episode I am joined by Reed Sikes to discuss Florida Cracker Curs. The Cracker Curs have always been a bit of a mystery to me so I was happy to hear from someone that had them. When Reed and I started talking I knew at once I wanted to discuss the breed and his experience with them. They have been primarily used for hogs and cattle but in Reed's experience they aim to please and are extremely versatile. Not only does Reed have Cracker Curs his family has also had Mountain Curs for many years as well. He has been surrounded by cur dogs his entire life. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37675060

189. True Houndsmen 07/29/2025

189. True Houndsmen In this week's episode I am joined once again by Noak Clark. Noah is a Pastor, husband, father, and a houndsman. We had a great talk about what it takes to be a true houndsman. We also discussed raising our chidren to love this way of life. Noah's life has changed a lot since the last time he was on. He has shifted from coon hunting to mostly squirrel hunting in order to get his boys in the woods. This was a great conversation that I hope you enjoy as much as I did. Make sure to check out Noah's new blog. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37589575

188. Breeding Hounds for Dummies 07/22/2025

188. Breeding Hounds for Dummies In this week's episode I am joined by my friend Dr. Erin Dove DVM. Dr. Dove and her husband Chris were on a few years ago to talk about their Blueticks but in this episode we are talking all about breeding hounds. Not only is Dr. Dove a Veterinarian she is a breeder and a hunter as well, so she understands the houndsman lifestyle. She covers from pre-breeding considerations all the way through puppy care. A few things she covers in puppy care are to help develop puppies earlier and create a better more well rounded hound when they are older. Below are also a few links for products Dr. Dove mentioned throughout the podcast. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37500600

187. Great American Hound Puppy Giveaway 07/15/2025

187. Great American Hound Puppy Giveaway In this week's episode I am joined by Caleb Pocernich from the Great American Hound Puppy Giveaway organization. We discuss the up coming giveaway and how your child can enter. This organization has only been around a few years but doing great things and have even bigger plans yet. Be sure to check them out on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like to make a donation don't hesitate to contact Caleb or Amanda. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37408175

186. In Memory of Don 07/08/2025

186. In Memory of Don This week's episode is from the vault and it is a little short as well. When I called Don Page, he had never heard of a podcast but agreed to let me record. We didn't talk long but I really enjoyed our conversation. He still holds the record for the oldest guest on the show. The original episode 26. Little Black Dogs For Big Game also features a conversation with Glen Gray. So if you would like to hear more go check that out as well. Unfortunatly Don passed about 6 months after the episode aired. Born September 23rd, 1931 Don followed a tree dog from the time he was old enough to go until shortly before his passing on November 27th, 2022. I think its safe to say we all hope to be like Don! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37330055

185. Blueticks of Welsh Mountain 07/01/2025

185. Blueticks of Welsh Mountain In this week's episode I am joined by a few local friends Brian Sweigart and Aaron Petersheim. Brian and Aaron are both fans of Smokey River Blueticks. We talk about some of their old dogs including dogs Aaron bought straight from Warren Haslouer. Neither Brian or Aaron are huge competition hunters but are always packing a pretty solid coondog. I have hunted with both of these guys through the years and really enjoyed my time spent following their hounds. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37232975

184. Tree Talkin' Update 06/24/2025

184. Tree Talkin' Update This week's episode is a little different than normal. We hear from all 3 of the podcast sponsors in this episode: Mark Booth from Southern Hound Hunting, Dani Duby from Full Cry, and Zach Conkey from Conkey's Outdoors. All three of this week's guest have been on the show before and if you missed their previous episodes go back and check those out. They talk about the origins and their start in the hound world and all of them are a great listen. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37129605

183. Cur Dog Man: Part 2 06/17/2025

183. Cur Dog Man: Part 2 In this week's episode I am once again joined by Doug DeRossett. Doug and I just shoot the breeze talking about more cur dogs from his many years of following them. He has had many curs from grade dogs to registered Stephens. He also has traveled and hunted with many different people and in many states. He has always been looking for the best dog he could find. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37036410

182. Sheppard's Northern Blues 06/10/2025

182. Sheppard's Northern Blues In this week's episode I am joined by Mike Sheppard. Starting out Mike trapped in his early youth but quickly relized he wanted to coon hunt to increase his fur harvest. Following the advice of a local Bluetick man, he went stright to Dave Dean to get a Hammer bred Bluetick. After that he was hooked. He started breeding dogs as he needed them and has kept a farily nice line of dogs by all accounts. After about 20 years in the coon hunting game, came a dog that put Mike on the map, Piazon. While he did his fair share of winning Piazon shined in the stud pen and his currently sitting at 9th on the historical reproducers list. Mike is hopefull to have a Piazon puppy in the future that will be as good as some of the other top hounds out if him. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36932150

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