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Bucks & BoozeEp. 45: The Hello BuckIn this episode Jeff shares his story of the Hello Buck, one of my favorite deer hunting stories of all time. Jeff, Will and I also talk about the Zik tournament, tag drawings, and Will's unfortunate cape story. 2025-07-0749 min
Sidelines, Saunas, and Three-Team ParlaysEpisode 37Very Seldom Do You Get Two Successful Podcasts Get Together But Episode 37 Has SS3TP Welcome Bucks & Booze To The Big Stage. Huge Thank You To George Twardzik For Joining SS3TP. Plus SS3TP Welcomes Former Chassell Panther Christian Wilson To SS3TP. Tune In! - You Won't Be Disappointed2025-04-301h 49
Bucks & BoozeEp. 44: Baby & SharkIn this episode we celebrate the birth of our granddaughter Ruth Elizabeth! We also talk about Florida fishing and enjoy a bottle of Camus 50 to celebrate. 2025-04-1827 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 43: Trivia 3In this episode we play another game of trivia while we enjoy some Old Forester bourbon. Join us and play along. 2025-02-281h 16
Bucks & BoozeEp. 42: Yetter's 2024 DeerIn this episode Yetter shares his 2024 deer hunt with us while we enjoy some Elijah Craig bourbon. We also talk about ice fishing, owls, and what everyone is up to this winter. Please join us for the start of season 3. 2025-02-151h 26
Bucks & BoozeEp. 41: Ed's 2024 Rifle HuntIn this episode Ed shares the exhilarating rifle hunt he experienced during the 2024 Michigan rifle season.2024-11-3029 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 40: George's 2024 Rifle 9 PointIn this episode I am privileged to be able to share the story of my 2024 rifle buck. It is a nice 9 that I was able to take in some wicked weather. Thank you Dad for making it all possible. 2024-11-2234 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 39: Jeff's 2024 Bow BuckIn this episode Jeff shares the tail of his 2024 bow buck while at deer camp, including his unique choice of hunting equipment. 2024-11-2042 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 38: Frank's Tight 8Frank shares the story of his first buck then with a bow just a few hours after the encounter. 2024-11-1028 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 37: Will's BearWill and some of the crew join to talk about Will's successful bear hunt. We enjoy some Octoberfest beer.
2024-09-201h 12
Bucks & BoozeEp. 36: Keweenaw BearWe talk about bear in the Keweenaw, a past hunt, and a few dump stories along with the upcoming season. It's grab bag night for cocktails. 2024-09-071h 28
Bucks & BoozeEp. 35: City Hunt and Public LandEd and Steve join me to talk about the Duluth city hunt and public land hunting. We enjoy some gin from local distillers The Honorable Distillery, Vikre Distillery, and Long Road Distillery. 2024-08-1653 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 34: TACThe guys share their experience participating in the Total Archery Challange held in the U.P. for the first time. They also try enjoy some Russell's bourbon, 2024-08-081h 11
Bucks & BoozeEp. 33: The Fishing GangIn this episode I sit down with The Fishing Gang from the Minnetonka in Copper Harbor to learn about their more than 50 years of fish camp. We enjoy some amazing spirts from Highline with one of the owners Jeff. 2024-06-241h 27
Bucks & BoozeEp. 32: AppoloniI sit down with my lifelong buddy Dave Appoloni to reminisce and swap some hunting stories. Dave has some Jagermeister and I try the Bowman Brother's bourbon. 2024-06-1149 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 31: Michigan ElkJeff and I reminisce about my Michigan Elk tag as well as discuss other opportunities including the Pure Michigan Hunt. We enjoy some Maker's Mark bourbon which is one of Jeff's favorites.2024-05-1751 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 30: Gary McIntyreLifelong friend Gary McIntyre joins me to talk about his journey from Lake Medora to Alaska. We enjoyed some Traveler whiskey while we reminisced.
2024-05-071h 01
Bucks & BoozeEp. 29: Trivia IIThe crew is together again to play MeatEater Trivia. We enjoy some Iron Fish as well as a few others.2024-05-0257 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 28: Captain MartyMarty Plumstead joins me to talk about fishing in Florida and deer hunting in Georgia. We feature Horse Soldier Bourbon and Natty Light. This episode features new music from Marty.2024-02-291h 03
Bucks & BoozeEp. 27: TriviaWe tackle the MeatEater trivia game and enjoy some Maker's Mark bourbon. 2024-02-011h 04
Bucks & BoozeEp. 26: Mom's Master AnglerOur mother, better know as Red, shares her master angler award and some other fishing stories from the past. 2024-01-2818 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 25: Merry Christmas (You'll shoot your eye out)Merry Christmas to all. I interview my grandsons after they get their first BB gun for Christmas. 2023-12-2504 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 24: 2 @ 220 and the DropOn the one year anniversary of my surgery I am grateful to the medical team for bringing me to this place today. I share my hunts from 2013 and 2014 along with the drop tine story from this year. The sprit of the day is Bardstown Bourbon. 2023-12-0817 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 23: Banding NightWe share our new tradition at deer camp of banding last years deer and remembering the past season as well as fellow sportsman lost. Our tasting choice this week is the Colonel E.H. Taylor bourbon. 2023-11-2823 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 22: Opening DayWe celebrate opening day of Michigan's gun season at the new camp. I share my misfortune from bow season, camp members tell several other stories, and we all enjoy some Pike Creek Canadian Whiskey.
2023-11-2344 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 21: SS3TPI had the pleasure of joining Oj and Crouch for an episode of Sidelines, Saunas, and 3 Team Parlays. We talk about camp and sports while enjoying some Detroit City Bourbon.
2023-11-1158 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 20: Memories with LisaMy wife Lisa joins me to reminisce about camp, hunting, venison, and bourbon. We enjoy some Woodford Reserve.
2023-11-0727 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 19: Tracking with KenIn this episode I talk with my Dad Ken about a great buck we tracked for many miles. We enjoy Ken's favorite, Old Milwaukee Light. 2023-10-0221 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 18: TecumsehI share the story of one of my best deer, talk about trail cameras, and enjoy some 1792 Bourbon. 2023-09-1317 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 17: Erica and GrantMy daughter Erica and her husband Grant join me to talk about camp memories and entering the hunting world. We enjoy some Sazerac Rye whiskey.
2023-08-3057 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 16: Julie StrongIn this episode we travel to Antigo Wisconsin to join our friend Todd Langseth for golf, fellowship, and of course some hunting stories. Todd and his family hold a charity golf outing in memory of his wife Julie each year and donate the money raised to scholarships and local nonprofits. Conor Langseth shares his first elk hunting experience and we sample some Rabbit Hole bourbon. 2023-07-3143 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 15: Coop's Batchelor PartyWe talk about the camp with the guys at Coop's Batchelor party as we taste the Bow and Blade bourbon. We are also excited to have started on the camp rebuild. 2023-07-1743 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 14: Copper Harbor SplakeMy brother Jeff and I talk about fishing Copper Harbor while out on the water. We enjoy some Mad Angler from Iron Fish.2023-07-0345 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 13: The Zik ClassicI will recap the Zik Classic Golf Tournament, share my lucky sevens, discuss aging deer on the fly, and taste Benchmark Bourbon.2023-06-2730 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 12: Happy Father's DayHappy Father's Day to my Dad and all the fathers out there who are shaping our future. I also enjoy a KBS from Founders.2023-06-2118 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 11: HeavyweightThis episode I share my heaviest deer, thoughts about tracking, and a nice bourbon from Grand Traverse Distillery.
2023-06-1323 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 10: The Double TripleI recap my 2015 and 2016 seasons, talk about food plots, and enjoy some Buffalo Trace Bourbon. 2023-06-0623 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 9: Memorial DayHonoring Memorial Day, my first buck, and 4 Roses.2023-05-2913 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 8: Driving with GrandpaKen Twardzik shares his Dad's camp and the method of hunting we call driving. I enjoy some Butcher's Cut from Detroit City Distillery.2023-05-2319 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 7: Going it AloneI share some Iron Fish rye and talk about my first bowhunting times in Wisconsin. 2023-05-1513 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 6: The day of firstsKen Twardzik and I recall the first day of hunting at Uncle Jim's camp in Dickinson county. Who gets to claim the first camp buck?2023-05-0815 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 5: Redemption 07Jeff Twardzik and Frank Bonacorsi join me to talk about two great hunts in 2007 following the missed opportunity of last episode.
2023-05-0137 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 4: Kate and the Missed 8The story of a great 8 point buck while sitting with my daughter Katie.
2023-04-2421 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 3: Hunting Stories from AtlantaI join my brother Jeff Twardzik in Atlanta to talk about hunting stories and sample some local bourbon.2023-04-1723 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 2: Ken's Double 8Ken Twardzik shares his story of taking two 8 point bucks on the same hill at the same time. 2023-04-1018 min
Bucks & BoozeEp. 1: Intro to Bucks and BoozeThis is an introduction to the Bucks and Booze podcast where we will be sharing hunting stories and favorite libations. 2023-03-1102 min