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Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #41: Turkey Tour Hangout, 4SZNS, and Camoretro with Cam Williams and Logan WebsterCorey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird travel up to northern Michigan with friends Cam Williams of 4SZNS and Logan Webster of Camoretro to chase turkeys, enjoy the northern woods, and talk business.Cam shares about his upbringing and how he found his way to hunting and the origins of his business 4SZNS. He also shares his story from the first morning here in the woods with Clayton.Logan talks about old school camo and his purpose behind starting Camoretro and shares his experience in the hunting industry, include some words of wisdom.Just...2025-06-192h 23
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #40: Duck Dynasty, Turkey Hunting, and the Vintage Clothing Industry with Jacob MayoCorey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jacob Mayo, the owner of General Vintage and cast member of Duck Dynasty The Revival.The fellas spent the past few days turkey hunting with Jacob in northern Michigan and they discuss the crazy travel logistics that led up to the hunt and the excitement that ensued shortly after Jacob's plane landed.Jacob talks about his family history and childhood interest and the origin story of General Vintage is revealed through his connection with his grandma and her generous...2025-05-301h 45
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #39: Gunfights, Tragedy, and a Warrior's Spirit with Jack ZimmermanCorey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with combat veteran and motivational speaker Jack Zimmerman.The guys discuss Jack's upbringing and early days of working in construction and the mindset that led him to enlist in the military.Jack "steps" us through the lifestyle and rigors of fighting in the desert and a series of tragic events that led to him being seriously wounded. Hearing Jack work through the story of losing his best friend Corporal Brett Land represents the continued impact these events have...2025-05-272h 27
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #38: The Law, Conservation, and Life Skills with Chris TracyCorey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with lawyer Chris Tracy, partner at the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd.The guys discuss Chris' idyllic childhood in northern Michigan and how that upbringing not only shaped his work ethic but his passion and interest in the outdoors.Chris lays out his path to becoming a lawyer at one of the top firms here in Michigan, juggling family and work life, and how the life skills that he built over the years are reflected in how...2025-05-131h 35
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #37: Building the "Pinnacle" of Duck Boats with Jordan EricksonCorey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jordan Erickson, founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Boat Co., specializing in custom fishing and duck boats made right here in southwest Michigan.The guys talked through Jordan's childhood, building the work ethic and necessary experience through various jobs that included working on a golf course, helping his uncle wrench on hot rods, and being introduced to welding in a local fab shop. He carried his interests on to college at Ferris State University and Jordan explained how he was...2025-04-301h 25
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava LarsonCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting.Hear about Mike's career in serving through the United Way and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and how he was able to focus on his true legacy that exists with his relationships within his family. The conversation transitions to how Ava was introduced to trapshooting and what that interest has grown into. We discuss the d...2025-04-031h 27
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #35: Duck Hunting, Outdoor Dream Foundation, and Finding a Purpose with Leroy & Jan MartinCorey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down at a Hampton Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina with Leroy and Jan Martin to hear about a lifetime of events filled with purpose.Leroy and Jan share their stories of adoption, sickness, and literal "crushing" circumstances that have led them to be bold in their faith. We step through their childhood upbringing, hear about the adoption process of their son, the traumatic (but redeeming) events surrounding catastrophic damage to their home and Jan's recent health scare, and wrap-up by discussing Leroy's duck hunting adventures and the Outdoor Dream...2025-03-061h 45
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #34: Hurler Syndrome, Hunting, and Turkey Tracks with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" BoschCorey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch to learn more about their inspiring story of overcoming extreme physical obstacles to pursue their passion for turkey hunting.Mike and Daniel share their family's journey of managing an extremely rare genetic disorder, Hurler Syndrome. Despite odds being stacked against Daniel, he and his dad have still been able to experience the outdoors together. We talk in-depth about Turkey Tracks, a unique hunting organization geared towards kids with disabilities.Fascinating and inspiring conversation...2025-02-201h 52
Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #33: A Heart for People and Upland Hunting with Pastor Jason ZimmerCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jason Zimmer lead pastor at North Point Church in Plainwell, Michigan and avid upland hunter.Jason leads a growing church in southwest Michigan where he never stops seeking God's will and that pursuit carries over to his passion for chasing upland birds throughout the United States . We discuss his life's journey and purpose and he leaves the fellas on The Corey & Kaj Podcast with some much valued words of encouragement. Impactful conversation with a genuinely caring person...North Point Church website: https...2025-02-061h 31Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #32: Jack Waterway and the Spirit Led Life of a Police OfficerCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jack Waterway a retired Michigan state police officer and avid waterfowler.Jack takes us through his life story growing up with humble beginnings in Holland, Michigan to becoming the leader of the drug task force in Allegan, Michigan. We also discuss how a Christ-centered faith has guided him throughout his life.Tons of interesting information on law enforcements war on drugs on a local level and how Jack was able to successfully balance a career full of risk and time constraints with...2024-05-022h 05Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #31: "The Prince of Wildlife" with Chris StewartCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Chris Stewart, conservationist, avid hunter, and host of the YouTube "Prince of Wildlife" series.Chris has an interesting story in that he has navigated a life with parents that are well-known and decorated in the wildlife management community. He's taken what he's learned from his younger years, hanging out with all of the different personalities and professionals in the conservation world, to pursue a passion for wildlife education through Learn to Hunt programs, hosting out-of-town hunters, and in his latest venture with The Prince...2024-03-201h 22Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #30: Outdoor Writing and "Never Trust a Fart" with Jason HerbertCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Jason Herbert, author, teacher, and newly crowned Cedar Run Decoy Company staff writer.Jason has an interesting journey into success in the outdoor industry through the tried-and-true method of finding a passion (hunting), getting good at it, and then writing about it... all while pushing past the constraints of modern day education.We focus much of the discussion on Jason's series of "Never Trust a Fart" books and where he got the inspiration for these hilarious and true stories. Cedar...2023-11-2854 minCorey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #29: Old School Hunting Clothes and Camoretro with Logan WebsterCorey Lucas and Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Logan Webster, the founder and owner of Camoretro. We talked about his journey that's led him to a passion for preserving iconic hunting clothing, and making it available for others. Logan also shares his waterfowling upbringing and the gratitude he has in how his parents developed his interest in travel and hunting. He also touches on his unique level of experience chicken farming in Arkansas. It was great having Logan out to the shop and we are excited to follow the story...2023-11-281h 36Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #28: The Stuedemann Duck Camp LegacyCorey Lucas swung through Iowa and Illinois on his way back from waterfowling with buddies in North Dakota to spend time with the Stuedemann family at their duck camp on the Upper Mississippi River. Drake (third generation), Dave (second generation), and Don Stuedemann (first generation) join Corey around the table to unpack the history of their duck camp and what it means to them.Don lays out the origin of the camp and what it has meant to him and his family. He describes it as the glue that help holds his family together at times. The...2023-11-081h 01Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #27: Voyager Dog Food with Dr. Pete and Molly VanVrankenCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back with by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete brings his veterinary expertise to the dog food industry, and we cover a suite of questions about dog injuries, pet care, and food selection.We discuss Voyager Dog Food Company's approach to providing high quality dog food. And in true Corey & Kaj Podcast fashion we go down a rabbit hole into Dr. Pete's National Senior Games competition... Molly VanVranken talks about the effort she's making to connect with pet owners by tr...2023-10-032h 03Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #26: Waterfowling Tradition and Fine Furniture with Drake StuedemannCorey Lucas and Clayton Beaird hit the road to the idyllic town of Seneca, Illinois to talk with Drake Stuedemann about the finer things in life... waterfowling tradition and high-end craftsmanship.We talk about how an interest and passion for woodworking and building things as a young child has led Drake down a path to becoming a custom luxury furniture builder. His story is fascinating in that his family's tradition for waterfowling intertwines all of his life experiences, like how coaching from his grandfather and trudging through muck to retrieve ducks may have led to him being...2023-09-091h 29Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #25: Ducks, Turkeys, and Supercars with Heath HoogerhydeCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Heath Hoogerhyde to talk about something seemingly unrelated to waterfowl...supercars. Listen as we connect the two topics as they make up a large part of "Hoogs" life outside of his family.Hoogs Customs specializes in detailing some of the finest cars in the region and beyond. We discuss how the business grew and talk about some of the highlight cars his crew has worked on.We cover his chase for the 41+ species of huntable waterfowl in North America, as well as his love for hand-carved decoys.2023-08-251h 57Corey and Kaj Podcast presented by Cedar Run Decoy CompanyEpisode #24: Super Retriever Series, Southern Oak Kennels, and Dog Training with Mike Clements and Wally SchalauCorey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Mike Clements and Wally Schalau to talk dog training and the Super Retriever Series. These guys are working hard to provide an awesome experience for trainers and their dogs to test their retrieving skills at Brandon Cerecke's (BOSS Shotshells) "duck farm" in White Pigeon, Michigan.Mike guides us through the background, agenda, and culture of the Super Retriever Series. He also introduces us to the Cerecke (BOSS Shotshells) duck farm, where Mike manages the wildlife habitat and seems to be born to build a duck wonderland there.W...2023-07-111h 58