The Mallard Mischief Podcast

The Mallard Mischief Podcast

By: Hanging Moss Media

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Wilderness, Leisure, Hobbies

On the Mallard Mischief Podcast, hosts Ben and Chris will discuss a wide variety of topics that revolve around the outdoors. You can expect light and energetic conversations on hunting, camping, grilling and all things man. We will use the podcast to tell the stories and adventures of our guests with a focus on entertainment. Thank you for taking the time to follow along on this journey with us.

Episodes

Ben Bush - The Story of Becoming an Army Ranger
Dec 15, 2025

In episode 2.8, Ben and Chris host former Army Ranger and close friend, Ben Bush.  We go through Ben's life story and the challenges he faced as he went through training to become a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment.  This was an incredible episode and we are so thankful for the sacrifice and work Ben put into serving our country.  Hope you enjoy the episode. Cheers. 

Duration: 02:31:31
Elk Hunting, Duck Hunting, and the Season Ahead
Nov 24, 2025

In this episode, Ben and Chris discuss the past month and the craziness that kept us from releasing an episode for a month.  It's already been a wild fall and duck season hasn't even started yet.  There is so much more to come.  We discuss the upcoming release of Chris' elk hunting film, Ben's Nebraska duck hunt, and the upcoming season.  We had a great beer from a local brewery!! Cheers and thanks to all who follow along. 

Duration: 01:24:35
Backcountry Hunting Meals - How to pack for a multi-day hunting trip!
Oct 20, 2025

In Episode 6 of Season 2, Ben and Chris take a deep dive into the food Chris will be packing for an upcoming hunting trip. We look at each meal of the day as well as snacks and supplements for hydration and energy. This was a great episode. I'm not an expert on this but it has worked for me in the past. Use these suggestions as a basis for your packing and tweak to your personal preference. I hope you find this helpful.

Duration: 01:26:25
Filming Grizzly Bears in Alaska - Ed Wall - Wall Media
Oct 06, 2025

In this episode we host Ed Wall with Wall Media.  Owen also dropped in for the third straight show to hang out. Ed is a very talented wildlife photographer and videographer and has done work all over North America.  We discuss his recent trip to Alaska to film bears and his career in the outdoor industry.  This was a great time.  This episode is brought to you by our friends at Lost Hat Co.

Duration: 01:40:44
Guiding Ducks - BTS of a Full Time Duck Guide - Jacob Caldwell, Crash Landing Outdoors
Sep 22, 2025

In episode 4 of season 2, Ben and Chris host professional duck guide and farm manager, Jacob Caldwell of Crash Landing Outdoors.  Jacob walks us through his daily duties before, during, and after duck season.  To say it's a grind is an understatement.  Hope you enjoy this one.  Please excuse our technical difficulties starting this podcast.  We are trying to get the video call in feature up and running for the youtube feed. 

Duration: 01:44:11
Elk Hunting on Public Land - Blake Nations
Sep 08, 2025

Mallard Mischief Podcast is brought to you by Lost Hat Co. In this episode Ben and Chris host our buddy, Blake Nations, and we discuss chasing elk on public land!! This was our longest episode so far and for good reason.  Blake has a lot of good information to share with us.

Duration: 01:44:54
Preparing Your Retriever for the Season - Mason Dixon Kennels - Sam Livingston
Aug 25, 2025

In episode 2 of season 2, Ben and Chris host Sam Livingston from Mason Dixon Kennels, and we break down the process of preparing for the upcoming hunting season.  We start with warm weather dove hunting and go all the way through the frigid temps of late season ducks.  This was a great discussion and we learned a lot from Sam, as usual.  Hope you enjoy. Follow the show and leave us a comment. 

Duration: 01:19:41
The Grind of a Full-Time VIdeographer - Owen Axley - Wall Media
Aug 18, 2025

Welcome to season 2 of The Mallard Mischief Podcast.  We kick of the season with a huge episode.  Our guest, Owen Axley goes through his journey to full time camera man and producer with Wall Media.  We also cover our plans for the upcoming busy fall season and talk about a ton of Drake Waterfowl gear.  This was a great episode, and we had a blast.  Check it out and leave us a review!!

Duration: 01:36:20
Draw Hunts - This Got Heated
Mar 31, 2025

In this episode Ben and Chris discuss the first half of turkey season and then get into a heated discussion about the public land draw hunt processes.  Cheers!!

Duration: 01:09:34
Mr. Fox Turkey Vest and Puppy Training Day 1
Mar 17, 2025

In this episode, Ben and Chris discuss how we set up our turkey vests for hunting and filming.  We also look forward to bringing home a new puppy and go through some of the initial training that you can't miss on. 

Duration: 01:11:27
NWTF Convention and Turkey Strategies - Chase Farrior - The Spring Legion
Mar 03, 2025

In this episode, Ben and Chris host Chase Farrior from The Spring Legion.  We discuss the NWTF Convention and plans and strategies for the upcoming spring turkey season.  Cheers!!

Duration: 01:07:57
Camera Gear - What to buy
Feb 03, 2025

In this podcast, Ben and Chris discuss buying camera gear to do work in the outdoor industry.  Chris shares thoughts from his experience on pieces to buy when starting out on a budget.  This will be part 1 of more camera, photography, and film based episodes that we will host. Enjoy!! Cheers.

Duration: 01:22:46
Late Season Strategies
Jan 20, 2025

In this episode, Ben and Chris welcome first time guest and good buddy, Connor Carmody, into the studio to discuss strategies on how to get those late season mallards into the decoy spread. From decoys and calling to setting up the hide, we cover all the areas you need to address to fool those late season ducks. Hope you enjoy. This one gets out of control. 

Duration: 01:07:57
Let's Talk Hunting Gear
Jan 06, 2025

In this episode, we discuss the gear we use chasing ducks.  We cover everything from hoodies to decoys and blind bags.  

Duration: 01:14:45
Duck Season - 1st Half Recap
Dec 23, 2024

In this episode, Ben and Chris discuss the first half of duck season and all of the excitement that entails!!

Duration: 01:11:25
Training a Retriever - Sam Livingston - Mason Dixon Kennels
Dec 09, 2024

This week Ben and Chris sit down in the studio with Sam Livingston, owner and dog trainer at Mason Dixon Kennels.  We discuss all things dogs and retrievers.  If you are a waterfowl hunter and love you pups as much as we do, you won't want to miss this episode. Cheers!

Duration: 01:06:04
Brad Eldridge - Parish Waterfowl Co
Nov 25, 2024

In this episode Ben and Chris sit down with Brad Eldridge on location in Vicksburg, Ms at the Parish Waterfowl Co facility.  We discuss all things call related and how Brad got his start in the duck call business.  

Duration: 01:18:54
Hunting the North Platte River
Nov 11, 2024

In this episode, Ben and Chris discuss a recent hunting trip to the North Platte in Nebraska. We also cover opening day preparation and a shallow dive into camera gear for filming waterfowl hunts.

Duration: 01:09:28
And So It Begins
Oct 28, 2024

In the first episode of the Mallard Mischief Podcast, Ben and Chris dive into the details and inspiration behind the podcast and our goals for the future of the show.  We have big plans and hope you will get in on this journey with us. 

Duration: 00:52:28