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The Trophy Life#22 Duck Season So Far & A Little Bit of LifeWe’re back in action with a fresh episode recapping how our duck season has shaped up so far, the highs and lows from the blind, and a look ahead as Jeremy gears up for a work trip north of the border to Canada—documenting waterfowl hunts, capturing photos and content, and chasing that next creative spark.Beyond the hunting and travel, we also get a little more personal in this one—talking about life lately, raising our daughter through this busy season, and finding balance as a family chasing big dreams while trying to slow down for th...
2025-11-031h 27The Trophy Life#021 BSin' In The Boat // Wisconsin Duck Opener - Live From The MarshWe’re back! After a few weeks off the mic, we fired up the mics live from the boat on opening morning of Wisconsin’s northern duck season. A shorter, more laid-back episode—but it felt good to catch up while waiting for legal light.Jeremy shares some highlights from his wild two-week filming trip to New Mexico for an elk hunt, Brittany fills us in on life back home, and we talk through our thoughts and excitement for the hunt ahead.Thanks for bearing with us during the break—we’re excited to get back to a...
2025-10-0451 minThe Trophy Life#20 Delta, Game Fair & Wisconsin Expo Recap + Early Teal Season TalkWelcome back to The Trophy Life Podcast! After a short break, we finally sat back down at the table to recap a busy season of outdoor trade shows — including the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Oklahoma City, Game Fair in Minnesota, and the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo in Oshkosh.We share the pros and cons of each show, the good and the bad, and where we see value in connecting with the outdoor community. From there, the conversation shifts into the upcoming Wisconsin early teal season, Willow’s training progression, and how...
2025-09-031h 16The Trophy Life#19 - Recapping Strike Force '25 // Our Favorite Weekend Full of Duck Dogs and Friends.We’re back in the home studio after an awesome weekend at Strike Force—Retriever Roadmap’s annual dog training event and one of our favorite traditions of the year. Two full days of working with Willow, reconnecting with the community, and soaking in everything we love about the dog world.This year was extra special—Jeremy had the chance to document the entire weekend, capturing not just the action, but the heart behind it. In this episode, we talk about what makes this event so meaningful to us, the friendships we’ve built through it, and why it alw...
2025-07-241h 19The Trophy Life#18 - Our First "Roadcast"In our very first "roadcast", we hit record while heading down the road to this year’s Retriever Roadmap Strike Force training weekend — a highly anticipated event for us and for Willow.In this episode, we share our expectations and excitement leading into the weekend, reconnecting with friends, watching dogs progress, and soaking in the community around it all. Jeremy talks about the opportunity to film the event and how special it is to document this chapter. The heart of this conversation, though, is all about Willow’s growth — how she’s finally maturing, finding her confidence, and gettin...
2025-07-141h 19The Trophy Life#17 Chasing What Matters: From the Water to What’s NextAfter a short break from the mics, we’re back in the boat — literally and figuratively — and this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and a few unexpected curveballs.We kick things off by catching up on life and recent work, including some exciting projects Jeremy has been grinding on and what could be a major shift in the fall. Then we dive deep into our latest fishing adventures, where we’ve been chasing nearly every species we can get a hook into. Brittany landed her personal best smallmouth, and Jeremy put a mid-40" musky in the boat — e...
2025-06-261h 22The Trophy Life#016 - Were Back! Turkeys, Black Bear & New VibesAfter a few weeks off the mic, we’re back with a full recap of the last month of life—and let’s just say, it’s been a wild ride.Jeremy kicks things off with stories from his recent trip to Canada where he filmed a black bear hunt for @theofficialhunterbrand—capturing what he calls the most incredible footage of his career. That film will be airing on Sportsman Channel later this year! He also dives into filming a turkey hunt with @hookedandtagged that turned into a 3-part YouTube film series, and previews his next content trip to La...
2025-05-231h 16The Trophy Life#015 -Changing Seasons & Taking Your Health SeriouslyIn this week’s episode, Jeremy opens up about the seasonal stress he used to feel during spring breakup as a full-time logger — when work was at the mercy of Mother Nature and income was anything but guaranteed. Now, things look a little different, with a growing client base, a steady stream of shoots, and a career that’s gaining real momentum.We chat about Brittany’s new venture into trout fishing (and how it’s going 👀), and then dive headfirst into a powerful conversation around health, fitness, and getting real with your well-being — including the importance...
2025-04-151h 21The Trophy Life#014 - The Making Of A Good Duck Dog🎙️ The Trophy Life Podcast | Ep. "The Making of a Good Duck Dog" 🦆🐾In this episode of The Trophy Life Podcast, your hosts @jeremy_streu and @brittstreu sit down to reflect on the recent devastating ice storm that swept through the Upper Great Lakes region, the impact it had on the community, and Jeremy’s hands-on volunteer service through his local fire department — clearing roads and helping those in need.Then, we dive into the heart of the episode: our black lab Willow and the journey of training her to become a top-notch duck...
2025-04-091h 01The Trophy Life#013 Ready For Open Water - Reminiscing On Our Best Musky Fishing Catches.In this episode of The Trophy Life Podcast, we break down enduring a brutal snowstorm that has us counting the days until open water season officially begins. The anticipation is real, and we’re gearing up for what we hope to be an unforgettable fishing season.We dive into some of our most memorable musky catches, including Jeremy’s near 50” giant, Brittany’s first-ever musky, and the epic trip last summer where she landed her personal best. We talk about our passion for musky fishing, the desire to refine our skills, and the pursuit of masterin...
2025-04-021h 23The Trophy Life#012 - Daily Professions to Outdoor Pursuits. Growing on Social Media, Chasing Dreams & Leveling Up.In this episode, we dive into what it takes to stand out in today’s digital world—how to effectively promote yourself and your work on social media while staying true to your craft. Jeremy shares insights into his latest projects, new clients, and the goals he's chasing as a professional photographer and videographer. We also discuss Brittany’s journey as a business owner in the beauty industry and how she can carve out her own space.At the heart of it all, we talk about how our professions fuel our outdoor passions, allowing us to pursue the li...
2025-03-241h 08The Trophy Life#011 - From Logging to Cutting My Own Path: Our Story of Change, Struggle & GrowthIn this episode of The Trophy Life, my wife and I take a deep dive into my past as a logging business owner in Wisconsin and the immense pressures that came with it. From industry downturns, financial strain, and the lasting effects of COVID, to the physical and mental toll of staying relevant in an unforgiving industry—it was a career that tested me in every way.But sometimes, stepping away is the only way forward. I share the pivotal moment when I decided to sell my equipment and turn a lifelong passion for photography and filmmaking in...
2025-03-171h 34The Trophy Life#010 The Power Of Friendship // Overcoming The Past and Finding Your People //In this episode, we dive deep into taking control of your life and focusing on what truly matters within your immediate circle. We discuss the challenges of raising children in today’s world, the influence of outside factors, and why homeschooling is a serious consideration for our daughter’s early years.Brittany opens up about her personal battle with bullying throughout school and the emotional scars it left behind. She shares her struggles in trusting other women—until the right ones came into her life and completely changed her perspective. Now, in her...
2025-03-101h 22The Trophy Life#009 - Life's Evolution, Big Plans & Bold MovesEpisode 9 is in the books, and we were all over the board! The joys of podcasting and embracing the conversations. We start out by talking about some exciting news, which is we both were guests on a podcast! Brittany got to chat all about life, the outdoors, hunting and fishing on the "She Goes Beyond" podcast. Jeremy also then got to appear as a guest with the guys from M42 Adventures that will release in a couple weeks, talking about life, and his journey in business, marriage and the outdoors as well with some cool opportunities to follow with...
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She Goes BeyondEP 7: Brittany Streu- A Testament to Women Doing It AllEpisode 7- In this episode, Brittany Streu and I talk in depth about the training program her and her husband put their duck dog Willow through. We get personal about therapy and the meaning behind their new podcast, The Trophy Life and how Brittany crushes life as a duck hunter and a business owner in the beauty industry.Get in touch with Brittany:Instagram- @brittstreu, @jeremy_streu, @thetrophylifepodGet in touch with Victoria:Podcast Instagram: @shegoesbeyondthe8Personal Instagram: @victoria_friedges
2025-02-251h 07The Trophy LifeEp 008 - NWTF 2025 - Our First Time in Nashville"Our First Trip to Nashville" NWTF 2025 promised to be an unforgettable journey filled with camaraderie, cherished memories, and exciting new opportunities. Known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage, Nashville offers an ideal backdrop for friends to explore and connect. Now throw in an outdoor trade show, like NWTF littered with our kind of people, it was sure a trip we won't soon forget. Picture yourselves wandering through the lively streets, enjoying live performances at iconic venues, and savoring the local cuisine at charming eateries. This trip wasn't just about the sights and sounds; it's a...
2025-02-241h 05The Trophy Life007 - Fist Time Fishing Hayward and A Whole Lot of Life.In today's episode we first recap our most recent ice fishing trip to Hayward, a sun up to sun down day with a great group of friends. Other topics include a little excitement for our trip to the NWTF Convention in Nashville, and also some more personable topics such as managing our health and fitness, choosing the right person to create a life with and much more! Thanks for watching and following along! Find us on all socials! - @atrophylifepodJeremy - @jeremy_streuBrittany - @brittstreu#podcast #outdoorpodcast #cou...
2025-02-171h 22The Trophy LifeEp 006 - The Life of a Freelance Creative & The Joys of Ice FishingIn episode six we really dive into some of the behind the scenes in the journey of Jeremy's freelance creative career, his most recent shoot with a local Tribe to document a kids fishing camp. The nuts and bolts of making good money, finding good quality clients as well as Brittany's curiosity in learning the ropes of diving into photography and videography herself. Ice fishing of course was another hot topic, and Brittany recapped her fishing filled weekend while Jeremy was away on a shoot. Life has been busy, but always entertaining when chasing the life we w...
2025-02-101h 11The Trophy LifeEp 005 - The Trophy Life Podcast - A New Look, Ice Fishing, and The World Of Trade ShowsThis week, we dive into our new visual look (find us on YouTube if your into viewing your podcasts!) Ice fishing, and some of our upcoming plans as well as the world of trade shows within the outdoor industry. We even brush into some camera talk and exciting business opportunities coming.
2025-02-031h 17The Trophy LifeEP 004 - The Trophy Life Podcast - Arkansas Recap & First Time Fishing WinnebagoOn this weeks episode we dive deep into Jeremy's recent work trip to Arkansas, recap a ice fishing trip with our friends to Winnebago for our first experience and talked about some things we have coming around the corner including NWTF in Nashville in a few weeks.
2025-01-271h 12The Trophy LifeEp 003 - The Trophy Life Podcast - Happy Birthdays, Fitness&Health, Failures, and MemoriesIn episode 3, we celebrate the better half of the shows birthday, Brittany turned 31 and we dive into all things life. What were looking forward in the next year of life together, past failures and successes and of course it wouldn't be an episode without talking a little hunting or fishing. We reflect on a couple of our favorite moments of this past hunting season. Hope y'all enjoy!
2025-01-201h 06The Trophy LifeEp 002 - The Trophy Life Podcast - Ducks, Reflection and Creating The Life You Want.In this episode, we touch on various topics from, yes of course...Ducks but we travel the journey of brief reflection of where we've come from and eventually getting on topic about creating the life you want to live. It's the joy of podcasting, you never quite know where the conversation will lead. We hope you enjoy!
2025-01-101h 03The Trophy Life001 The Trophy Life Podcast - New Year, New ThingsListen along to get to know hosts Jeremy and Brittany. Throughout the first official episode you'll get to know us, who we are and what we're about. We layout some of the plans we have for the show; all things outdoors and all things life. We hope you'll follow along in our new journey.
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